Minutes From The Executive Council Meeting December 15, 2000 7:00 PM ­ Office Of The Executive Director

The meeting was called to order by Commissioner Israel Charles at 7:35 PM.

In attendance were Deputy Commissioner Womack, Executive Director Hilton, and Members At Large ­ Brown and Drake

Motion by Womack/Drake to accept the minutes of the last PFL Owners meeting as printed ­ PASSED

Treasurešs Report ­ Current balance in the PFL Bank Account is $264.25.

Question by Deputy Commissioner Womack on the balance remaining in the account. Balance should be used as a startup for the next season said Commissioner Charles. We want to keep a running balance and never $0 the account.

Motion by Womack/Drake to accept the treasureršs report ­ PASSED

Committee Reports
Scheduling Committee -
Once teams are locked in schedules will be made. Commissioner Charles will be sharing the formula that was used for the 2000 season with the scheduling committee (Hilton, Drake, and Brooks)

Question by Deputy Commissioner Womack about the realigning of teams. No realigning is needed at this time. Competition Committee

Competition committee will meet and discuss recommendations from the Augustšs General Meeting. The Commissioner and Executive Director will be happy to assist with these recommendations.

Certificates for Top Stats Categories ­ The competition committee will look at ways to track stats. Also, look at a better way to condense stats.

Unfinished Business
Gresham needs to get an update on spousešs tournament.

Increase Franchise Fees Returning Owners - $30 New Owners - $50

Arena & Game Days/Time Brus Room will be our official site ­ Sunday @ 3:00 p.m.

Team Changes - The deadline has past for owners to change franchise. However, we will extend this deadline. Any owner wanting to change franchise - The deadline is set for Dec. 22, 2000. Changes that are not made by this deadline will not be accepted.

Current Changes Baltimore Ravens ­ Hayward, Washington Redskins ­ Cook

New Business
Expansion Consensus by the board to accept two teams for the 2001 season. If there are four solid candidates, we can look into accepting four teams with the recommendations of the screening committee.

PS2 Update - There are currently 9 owners who have purchased the PS2 game console. It is the consensus of the board that the PS2 be our official unit for the 2001 season. There are concerns about the safety and security of the unit at Brus Room. Some ways to provide security and safety - The purchase of and extension cable that will allow the units to sit on the floor - Possibly block off the room starting at the corner of the bar - Possibly using door stops to prevent the main door fromng - Recommendation for a group of guys with concerns to investigate and come up with possible ways to enhance security and safety.

Season Schedule/Dates - First Sunday in March will be the Kick-off Classic. Anyone with conflicts, please report to the scheduling committee, i.e. Birthdays, Anniversaries, and etcŠ

Motion Womack/Brown - to accept March 4, 2001 for the Kick-off Classic and the following week for the start of 2001 season. PASSED

Sunday, March 11 ­ Week 1 & 2 Sunday, March 18 ­ Week 3 & 4 Sunday, March 25 ­ Week 5 & 6 Sunday, April 1 ­ Week 7 & 8 Thursday, April 5 ­ Week 9 & 10 Sunday, April 22 ­ Week 11 & 12 Sunday, April 29 ­ Week 13 & 14 Sunday, May 6 ­ Week 15 & 16 Thursday, May 10 ­ Wildcard Play-off 1st Round Sunday, May 20 ­ 2nd Round Play-off & Divisional Round Conference Championship Sunday, June 3 ­ SUPERBOWL

Recommendation by Deputy Commissioner to have a 4 x 4 Pro-Bowl game prior to the SUPERBOWL game.

Other New Business - The PFL to send invitations for the SUPERBOWL game to other leagues -

Thorough review of the Constitution and by-laws must take place due to the PS2 -

At the next meeting the floor will bed up for recommendations for choice of paraphernalia

Next meeting scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 21, 2000 @ 6:00 p.m.

Motion to adjourn - Womack/Drake ­ PASSED Adjournment @ 9:10 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

Joe Hilton, PFL Executive Director

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