NORTHEASTERN CONFERENCE - PO BOX 59, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907

BEVERLY - DANVERS - GLOUCESTER - LYNN CLASSICAL
LYNN ENGLISH - MARBLEHEADPEABODY - REVERE - SALEM
SAUGUS - SWAMPSCOTT - WINTHROP

SECRETARY/TREASURER: DICK BAKER
OF/FAX: 781-631-0537  HO: 781-639-9476
CELL: 774-571-5038 - E-MAIL: dbaker@miaa.net

TO: PRINCIPALS & ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
FROM: DICK BAKER, SEC/TREAS
DATE: 10/21/09

RE:        MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8TH NEC MEETING

            Motion approved to go into executive session.

Motion approved to go back into open session.

  1.       Votes reconfirmed with both GBL and Masconomet not receiving needed 8 votes for acceptance.

  2.       Motion defeated to close future applications for applying to the NEC.

  3.       Treasurer’s report accepted. Balance of $10216.45.

  4.       September minutes accepted.

  5.       Oct. 1st enrollments turned in. Still waiting for Pea, Sal, Sau, & Swpsct (Please e-mail ASAP).

  6.       Updated sheet reviewed on Award orders for 09-10, and all correct at present time.

  7.       Spring schedules reviewed for Bsbl, Sftbl, B Tn, G Tn, Coed Trk, B Lac, & G Lac. All will be acted on at Nov. meeting.

  8.       Cheering Competition is scheduled for Sun., 11/8 @ Salem HS – 5:30 pm (gym open @ 3).

  9.       Swimming & Indoor Track schedules were reviewed and will be acted on in November.

10.        Outdoor Track Coaches recommendations acted on:

           a. League meet order of events - approved to have the same as State MIAA Divisional meet.

            b. League score sheet to be developed by Revere approved.

            c. League provide a 5th certified official not approved.

            d. Approved to have field events start 30 minutes prior to running events at NEC Open.

11.        Middle School Basketball Schedule accepted.

12.        NEC Coaches Meetings & Events cross-checked with the following changes:

            a. Fall Cheering – will start at 5:30 pm on Sun., 11/8 – Gym open @ 3 pm – at Salem HS.

            b. Winter Cheering Competition – will be Sat., 2/6 @ Salem HS – time TBA.

            c. Swimming Relay Carnival – Thurs., 12/10 @ Salem State – 5:45 pm warm-up.

            d. Swimming Open – Tues & Wed 2/2 & 3 - @ Salem State – 5:45 pm warm-up.

            e. NEC/CAL All-Star Lacrosse – Fri., 5/28 @ North Reading HS – G 5:30 & B 7 pm

            f. Soccer Coaches meeting: Mon., 10/26 – 6 pm @ LC.

            g. Cross Country Coaches meeting: Tues., 10/27 @ Peabody HS – 6 pm.

            h. Cheering Coaches meeting – cancelled (was scheduled for 10/29 @ Salem HS).

            i. B & G Bsk. Coaches meetings on 11/12 will be at Mrbhd HS – 4 pm.

13.        NEC Bills handed out for Swimming, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, and Awards. Please note that the address has changed to my home address on all bills.

14.        Teams participating in Fresh. Baseball & Softball, & MS Track cross-checked. Schedules will be out for Nov. meeting.

15.        New Business:

            a. Sec/Treas. will be having hip replacement operation on 10/26 and be home recovering for       approx. 1 month. Please call home number (781-639-9476) starting on 10/30 and when in the hospital will have cell phone (774-571-5038) on for calls & e-mail.

            b. Additional NEC League Rep (for MSSADA Dist. A) to work with Jim C – when he is unable to

            attend. Most able to assist, and Jim will call the week prior to finalize.

            c. Motion accepted unanimously  for NEC Approval of the Co-op between Peabody (host) and Danvers (guest) in JV Wrestling.

            d. All reminded of e-mail set from Mike Muchmore to Principal & AD’s on Board 130 action for cancer.

            e. Information discussed about Middlesex league assignors meeting and sportsmanship mtg.

            f. Discussion on the Football realignment proposal discussed at the MIAA District A Mtg. All in agreement with concern on gate distribution and playing same team twice. Will be on agenda for November & December with any updates.

            g. Motion accepted to have a sub-committee look at restructuring within the NEC: Rob O’L, Chrm, Gary M, Mike N, John S, Scott C, & Keith C.

            h. Winthrop asked about waivers given to LE and the possibility of having the NEC do their own. Will be on agenda for Nov.

            i. Jim C, Bev, asked about having a Powder Puff Jamboree (no interest), has an open date for F. Football on 10/22, and asked who has sailing (Glo, Mrbhd) and skiing (Mrbhd). 

NEXT MEETING: THURS. 11/12 – 11 AM – CALITRI’S REST., ROUTE 1S, DANVERS
WILL CROSS-CHECK YOUR  WINTER SCHEDULES FROM 11-11:30 –
SO PLEASE BRING WITH YOU.