Present: Ray Gorman, Angie Putnam, Darren McCarthy, Wayne Frizzell, Clint
Brooks, Eldonna Brooks, Mike Oulette, Joan Welsh, Lori Morann, Jean Maxwell,
Melissa Shaw
Motion made by Ray, seconded by Wayne to approve the minutes of the
previous two meetings- approved
Agenda for the meeting-
Code of Ethics and List of Programs
Old Business
Discussion about Code of Ethics
It was decided to brainstorm what the board would like to see in a
Colebrook COE based on the reading and reviewing all the information given
to the group by Angie at the previous meeting. A list of these are attached.
Discussion about Program Possibilities-
The board listed a number of programs they would like to see as well as
what others in the community have suggested to them. This list is attached
as well.
New Business:
There was discussions on several topics not on the agenda for future
invstigation and clarity; Lower grades playing in a 5/6 league or ¾ league,
Chain of Command, Consequences, Coaching Principles class offered, Playing
time, working with Darren/Balsams regarding interns
Melissa will be plugging away at these
Grade 3 and 4 Tournament-
The booster club is willing to hand over the corner café, snack shack to
the recreation department for this tournament. Wayne Frizzell offered lots
and lots of help.
Wayne- will speak with Mr. Fothergill about the popcorn and oil
Ray- will schedule parents for the café and get donations from parents
Melissa- will get officials, clock people, and admission people
Writing a Mission Statement/Philosophy to encompass all activities,
events, sport programs
Next Meeting: March 18, 6:00pm
Agenda- finalize tournament, draft of C. O. E. , draft summer program
CODE OF ETHICS
COLEBROOK RECREATION DEPARTMENT
March 3, 2004 Brainstorm
C.O.E. FOR PARENTS:
Keep perspective that it is a game
The kids are not NBA players
Sideline Coaching
Positive Reinforcement on and off court
Show positive behavior
Good sportsmanship towards refs, kids, coaches during games and practices
Respect
Drug Free Environment
Know when and where to speak to coach
Understand the chain of command
C.O.E. FOR PARTICIPANTS (kids)
Respect coaches, refs, teammates
Appropriate behavior
Attendance
Responsibility to team
Good sportsmanship
C.O. E. FOR COACHES
Remember held at a higher standard- role model for kids
Respect kids and parents
Know how to speak to kids and parents and where to do it
Be fair, consistent
Have a coaching philosophy for parents re: discipline issues, playing time
to achieve the bottom of the barrel to level of the top of the barrell
Other:
Discussed that this would be informative not a mandatory signature
A mandatory signature may be a consequence Example: 1) Verbal Code to
all 2) Mandatory signature after first incident 3) Removal of offender from
activity/event
LIST OF PROGRAM IDEAS BY ADVISORY BOARD
March 4, 2004
Intramurals for those kids that do not play varsity sports
Volleyball tournament between the winter and spring sports seasons
Grades 9-12
Bragging rights type of thing
Adult Volleyball (Sunday's)
Children's Garden Program on a summer accessible site (Lori Moran)
Industrial park mentioned (Beno)
Summer Concert series (work with other towns)
Trips Red Sox, Portland Seadogs, NH Fisher Cats, Weathervane, Meadowbrook
Picnic Day at Poore Homestead
Music appreciation with Mr. Killam
Book Club
Bring Grandparents to Basketball games, someone designated to help them
around
Card Party
Nature Walks
Bird Calling
Recreation Column in the papers
the return of the Ellsworth Bunnell history walks around town (Mr.
Goodrum)
Wist Party, Card Party
Casino Night as a fundraiser (Tom Walsh)
Father/Daughter Dance
Family Dance
Drive in
Films in the gym
Christmas trips, Nutcracker
Adult trips to Foxwoods or Montreal
Paul Hogan Basketball camps ( David Covill)
Play Soccer Camp
Adult Golf clinic (Clay Hinds)
Tennis Program (USTA, Bob Greene, and the Balsams)
Recreation Director
Town of Colebrook
(603)237-5086
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