From SCYSA website: Report on the SC Youth Soccer State Council meeting and Board of Directors meeting held on August 2, 2008
The SC Youth Soccer Association held its annual State Council meeting and regularly scheduled Board of Directors meeting on Saturday, August 2, 2008, in Columbia, SC. Listed below is a summary the State Council’s actions and relevant matters considered by the Board of Directors at their meeting.
1. Steve Ballentine was re-elected to two year term as President of SC Youth Soccer.
2. Doug Bennink was elected as Secretary of SC Youth Soccer for a two year term.
3. Dennis Cook was appointed by Cups and Games Director, Steve Cothran, and approved by the Board of Directors, to serve a two year term as the Administrator for the SCSCL and PMSL.
4. Approximately 272 teams have applied to play in the SCSCL and PMSL leagues. This is an about a 15% increase over last year.
5. Carolina FC and CESA will co-host the 2008 / 2009 State Cups for the U13 and above age divisions.
6. Columbia United FC will host the 2008 / 2009 State Cup for the U12 and below age divisions, (small-sided games).
7. SC Youth Soccer registered a total of 18564 players for the 2007 / 2008 seasonal year.
8. A fine of $250 was levied on two Clubs for not attending the mandatory Presidents’ Workshop on August 2, 2008.
9. The SC Youth Soccer ’92 ODP Boys team won their competition at Regional camp and they will advance to the Region III ODP.
10. Championship Tournament to be held in Louisiana next January.
11. Steve Cothran was re-elected to a two year term as Cups and Games Director.
12. Mary Bynum was re-elected to a two year term as ODP Administrator.
13. Fred Bieber was re-elected to a one year term as Member at Large.
14. Bob Brantley was re-elected to a two year term as Rules and Compliance Officer.
