2025 MONTHLY MEETING MINUTES

Wednesday November 19, 2025

SLYF Meeting Minutes

Attendance

Kris Barry

Seth Malmberg

Trevor Ponte

Jackie Arena

Chris Hession

Brian Cherry

Bobby Cyrus

Prizes for fundraising?

Treasurer Report

October $43,786.69

Nov 19 - $43,887.98 current balance

OCYFL Report -

Update on formal complaints - open to public for questions

- We were asked how many peewees were on the roster that were ineligible - 14 kids

- Open discussion about the OCYFL meeting and two formal complaints

- New towns possibly entering - Seekonk & Hingham

- Realignment & Bylaw Committee need to be established

- Feb 9th OCYFL meeting @ Royal Garden

KYSO Report -

Cold Turkey - Saturday November 22 - Chris put together a team and we will be

donating $600 buy in for them to play

Equipment Report -

- Equipment return Sunday November 23

- 20 helmets out of date will need to buy new ones

- Reconditioning approx 25-30

- Need for new game day pants

- Need new practice pants

- Possible new practice jerseys

- Seth putting together all quotes

- Jersey buyback $80 cash / $85 square

Fundraising Update -

Calendars due back on sunday

Update on Points for Pints - only a few tickets turned in

Scratch ticket raffle to continue at banquet

Will bring fundraising total to next months meeting

Concessions Update

Final profit for 2025 season was $12,327.43

Snack shack turned over to Cold Turkey tournament - donated what was left over for

soda, water, condiments, and candy. Cold turkey using our Blackstone and utensils - will

move over to sheds during uniform return on upcoming Sunday.

Field Operations

Striping machine winterized

NEW BUSINESS

Deposit to Dux Bay Maritime School - $500

Food for banquet TBD

Hire DBMS staff to help

Approval to order SLYF Marquee Letters for Banquet

Spring Training discussion - look into holding a program at Riverside Drive - 1 day per

week

Open registration January 1, no payments due til March, offer free camp if registered

before March to encourage early registration for reallignment

October 16th Meeting Minutes

Roll Call:

All present except for VP (vacant position).

Secretary Report

● Previous minutes approved.

Treasurer Report

● End of September Balance: $33,250.81

● Current Balance: $42,970.86

● Available Balance: $41,562.42

● Notes: Accountant has been hired. Rockland Trust is assisting with reconciliation; all records should be up to date once finalized.

OCYFL Updates

Important Dates:

● Playoff request submitted for November 2nd (D2 Playoffs)

● All D7 teams placed in the B Bracket

● D7-B Playoffs: Saturday, November 8th (either Hanover or Apponequet – times TBD)

● D7 Super Bowl: November 16th – Apponequet

● D2 Super Bowl: November 9th – Plymouth North

League Notes:

● Player and fan conduct have been addressed league-wide.

All-Star Game

● Players have been submitted; still looking for linemen.

● Fee: $100 per player

● Coaches: Ben Johnson (North) and Bob Long (South)

● Date: TBA

Playoff Field Requirements

● Badges required for anyone on the field

● Field must be roped off

● Photographer permitted

● Provide 3 official game balls (1 to be given away)

● Expecting ~500 attendees ($5 per person entry)

● Parking lot attendant needed

Next Meeting:

November 17th

KYSO Updates

● Cold Turkey Softball Tournament: November 22nd

○ Still seeking additional players

○ Uniforms needed

● Dues have been paid

● Fields may be used at night through November (except Rizzo)

Equipment

● Donation from Cardio Sport: One free month membership for Trunk or Treat participants.

Fundraising

● 100 Yard Dash: $9,780 deposited

● 42nd Brewery Punch Cards: Active

● Scratch Cards: In progress

● Future Fundraiser: Meat raffle (details TBD)

Concessions

● Profit to Date: $8,074.72

Field Manager

● Fields will be painted for playoffs

● Painter texted with 3 potential dates

8th Grade Ceremony

● 15 eighth graders recognized

● Helmets to be presented to 3 Hall of Fame players

Playoff Game Operations

Volunteers Needed For:

● Color Guard: Scheduled TBD

● Announcer: 3 volunteers

● Snack Shack/Grill: 3 volunteers

● Gates: 5 gate attendants

● Filming: Jake Lyons

Banquet

● Location: Duxbury Maritime School

● Cost: $500

● Theme: Semi-formal

Trophies & Awards

● Plaques: Easton Exposures

● Trophies: Ordering soon

Silver Lake Youth Football

June Meeting Minutes

Date: June 18th 7:00pm

Next Meeting: TBD tentative Wednesday, July 16, 2025 – Location TBD

Treasurer’s Report

● Expenses:

○ KYSO: $2,660.00

○ Cell Phone: $466.00

○ Insurance: $3,645.65

● Ending May Balance: $29,204.58

● Current Balance: $34,241.00

● Available Funds (pending insurance): $30,595.82

OCYFL Report

● Meeting held: June 5th

● Committed to:

○ Peewee: D2 & D7

○ Midget: D2 & D7

○ Mites: D2 only

● Insurance paperwork must be submitted

● Key Dates:

○ Head Coaches Meeting: August 13, 7:30 PM @ Veterans Club

○ Weigh-Ins: August 20, 7:30 PM @ Veterans Club

○ CORI & Heads Up Certificates: Due August 11 with notarized letter

○ D7 Schedule Release: Expected in July

● New Helmet Requirement: As of March 1, 2027, all new helmets must weigh at least 3.5

lbs. Older helmets grandfathered in until expiration.

● No sideline videos from chain gang – will result in fines

● Referee Pay: Increased to $80 per game

● Clock Ref: $50–$55

● Scrimmage: August 28 @ Pembroke

○ Potential second scrimmage August 20 @ our home field (Krystina to confirm)

● Roster Books: Final versions due at September OCYFL meeting

● Additional Tasks:

○ Krystina to call about scale

○ Birth certificates to be kept in binders

KYSO Report

● Seeking sponsors and volunteers

● Approved schedules for games, practices, and Mighty Mites

● D7 schedule will be entered upon receipt

Equipment Report

● Helmet Invoice Total: $8,414.04

● Helmets have shipped

● D2 EMTs are covered

● Huddle renewal email sent

● Waiver Approved: Middleboro private school player, approved by board. OCYFL to

submit waiver.

● Stickers are in

● Some players already have helmets

● Coaches’ bags have been handed out

Fundraising

● June Raffle: Father’s Day – $250 profit

● Upcoming Events:

○ July 12–13: Transfer Station Fundraiser, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM

○ Raffle Permit: Needs to be updated; QR codes & multiple tables planned

○ Visited 20 Kingston businesses

○ Scratch Ticket Raffle: 10-book limit; limited spots available

○ Harmony Liquors Can Drive: July 1–3, later in the day

Concessions

● Last year’s Coke order went through baseball

● Budget Request: $2,500 to stock the snack shack for opening

Field Operations

● Leftover paint available for purchase from previous year

● Equipment machine being evaluated by Nick (who painted last year)

New Business

● Mighty Mites Schedule:

○ Practice: Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 PM at home

○ Games: Saturdays away

○ Home Game: Saturday, September 20 – vs. Abington, 9:30–11:00 AM

Next Meeting

NO JULY MEETING

SILVER LAKE YOUTH FOOTBALL

Meeting Minutes – May 21, 2025

Roll Call:

All board members present.

Secretary’s Report:

• Meeting minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting were read and approved.
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Treasurer’s Report:

• Bank balance as of April 20, 2025: $29,127.66
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Committee & Program Updates:

• OCYFL:
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• Presidents’ Meeting scheduled for June 13, 2025.
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• Scale needs to be recertified.
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• If only one team fields JV, all games will be played away.
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• $400 due to OCYFL in June ($300 / $100 breakdown).
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• Equipment:
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• Invoice for decals needs to be paid.
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• Invoice for flags needs to be paid (amount TBD).
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• $1,400 spent on new footballs.
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• Equipment handout scheduled for August 8, 2025.
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• Team pictures scheduled for August 12, 2025.
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Fundraising Report:

• $155 received from Specialties.
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• Mother’s Day Basket fundraiser received 20 entries.
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Next Meeting:

• Scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.
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Adjournment.

Silverlake Youth Football – April Meeting Minutes

Date: Apri], 2025

Attendance:

All board members present.

Secretary’s Report:

• No meeting minutes were recorded for March.
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Treasurer’s Report:

• Starting Balance (March 1): $18,760
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• Ending Balance (March 31): $3,760
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• Current Balance (as of April Meeting): $29,155.40
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Meat Raffle (April 14):

• Total Raised: $3,547
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• Expenses:
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• $100 – Pizza
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• $130 – Room Rental
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• $50 – Bartender
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• $509 – Meat
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• Online Sales: $230
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• Square Sales: $165.82
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• Net Proceeds: [To be calculated after final expenses cleared]
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Projected Expenses:

• KYSO Field Use:
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• Q3: $2,660
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• Q4: $2,660
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• OCYFL:
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• Meals: $564
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• Dues: $300
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• Total Projected Expenses: $6,893
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OCYFL Updates:

• Bylaw change passed: JV players will play at the Division 7 (D7) level.
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• Brian Morris (Marshfield) is open to all chance getting come with me plevel scrimmages.
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• OCYFL Presidents’ Meeting scheduled for June 13.
•  No X-Men will be allowed to play in any games, encouraging kids to move up to play with the next week class
• Yard markers will be moved to the other side of the field
• sideline filming will be allowed, but not able to be used during the game for a competitive edge
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KYSO Updates:

• New parking map with restrictions will be released by September 4.
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• Golf Tournament also on September 4 – seeking a raffle basket donation and a foursome.
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• KYSO sign overhaul underway – more signs ordered, better pricing on bulk.
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• Veteran  parking signs are up.
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• Rizzo field remains closed.
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Equipment Update:

• Helmet decals ordered.
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• Helmets expected to be returned in about a month.
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• Footballs will be ordered.
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Fundraising Update:

• Meat Raffle Recap included above.
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• Working on specialty number raffles.
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• Exploring collaboration with Cheer for a Comedy Night – no decision yet.
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• Mother’s Day Raffle to run late April through May.
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• Sponsors:
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• Dairy Twist confirmed as first Silver Sponsor.
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• Cardio Sport interested in organizing a Team Fun Run.
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Concessions:

• No operational updates.
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• A thank-you post will go out to the community for donations that helped enhance snack shack security.
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Next Meeting: [5/21/25  & 5:00]

SILVER LAKE YOUTH FOOTBALL

Meeting Minutes – March 10, 2025

Roll Call:

All board members present.

Secretary’s Report:

• Meeting minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting were read and approved.
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Treasurer’s Report:

• Balance as of March 10, 2025: $20,911.29
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• Balance as of February 2025: $18,760.56
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• Bills paid: $4,116 to Riddell
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Committee & Program Updates:

• KYSO Update: Nothing to report. No updates on fields.
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• Equipment: Two game balls purchased; four Write-Out invoices paid.
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Fundraising Report:

• Planning a Meat Raffle in April – collecting raffle items and ordering pizzas.
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• Cheer is considering a Comedy Night fundraiser.
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• Working on a Mother’s Day Raffle.
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Next Meeting:

• Scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
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Adjournment.

SILVER LAKE YOUTH FOOTBALL

Meeting Minutes – February 3, 2025

Roll Call:

All board members present.

Secretary’s Report:

• Meeting minutes from the previous meeting were reviewed and approved.
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Treasurer’s Report:

• Brian will obtain the bank balance once he is officially added to the account.
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• Brian will also contact the CPA.
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Committee & Program Updates:

• KYSO Snack Shack: Shutters are being installed.
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• KKYSA: Discussion about potentially using the field to help preserve the grass.
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• OCYFL: Working with Samantha from Uponquit on changes to the weight limit range and X-Men division. Updates and proposals will be presented at the next meeting.
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Fundraising Report:

• Squares fundraiser: $925 deposited.
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• $275 in cash from the specialties fundraiser still to be deposited.
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Next Meeting:

• Scheduled for March 19, 2025.
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Adjournment.

SLYF, Inc.

MEETING MINUTES

1/16/24

Roll Call

• Present: All board members except as noted below

• Missing: Marc McGarry, Assistant Football Coordinator

• New VP, Erik Barrette  (stepping in as interim VP)

Updates and Discussions

KYSO Update (Presented by Chris Hession):

1. Annual Meeting Highlights:

• Proposal to purchase a steel system for better organization.

• Rails on the stairs to be replaced.

2. Fundraising Success:

• “Cold Turkey” fundraiser raised $4,200, donated back to KYSO for repairs and snack shack pull-down.

3. Rizzo Field Usage:

• Considering discontinuing soccer and Kalax use at Rizzo Field and relocating these activities elsewhere.

4. Recognition Signage:

• High donor and golf tournament raffle winner signs to be installed in the parking lot.

• Veteran Parking Initiative: Adding parking spaces dedicated to veterans, painted blue.

6. Paint Machine:

• Blue paint machine available or soccer said we can use if cleaned and paint is purchased.

Treasurer’s Report (Presented by Brian Cherry):

• Account Balance: $27,820.44

• $775 to Special tees

• Accountant being contacted to review and file taxes for the past two years.

OCYFL Update (Presented by Trevor Ponte):

1. Bylaws Meeting:

• No team realignment for the upcoming season.

• Guardian Caps: Discussion ongoing, with most teams relying on donations to obtain them.

2. X-Men Weight Range:

• Establishing a 10-pound weight range for eligibility.

• Players can participate at their highest recorded weight from Week 1 instead of waiting.

3. Sideline Video Policy:

• Social media use allowed, but concerns raised about coaches watching film during halftime.

4. D7 Division Discussion:

• Exploring the possibility of allowing upperclassmen who don’t play varsity games to participate.

• Considering removing JV games from weekend schedules.

5. Helmet Reconditioning:

• Most programs recondition helmets every other year instead of annually.

Equipment Update (Presented by Seth Malmberg):

            1.     New Equipment Needs:

• 3 large helmets, 6 medium helmets, and 2 small helmets totaling $2,921.10.

High School Liaison Update (collaboration with Killinger):

1. Collaboration Opportunities:

• Working on a playbook for youth teams with high school plays.

• High school facilities possibly available for playoffs or Super Bowl.

• Large sled offered to the high school for $4,000 (awaiting response).

2. Youth Involvement:

• Plans to involve program athletes at youth and  high school level to build program synergy.

            3: Jersey Replacement order

•    Cost TBA 

Facilities Update (Presented by Bob Cyrus):

1. Paint Machine Costs:

• New line machine cost estimated at $2,000–$2,500.

• KYSO’s blue machine to be evaluated for repairs  Ponte family willing to take to their shop to look at engine.

Fundraising Update (Presented by Kayla Redican):

1. Upcoming Events and Ideas:

• Playoff and Super Bowl squares to be posted in next week 

• March meat raffle at the Upland Club (tentative).

• Online Raffle items:Sweatsuit outfit.

• Rustic Marlin logo blocks 

• Selling calendars.

Next Meeting: Feb 3rd Halifax Town Hall, 6-8pm 

Adjournment: 7:30pm