LHSSL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, February 6

Orchard Creek

 

 

1.  Call to Order

 

Bob Fernandez, President, called the meeting to order at 3:03 pm.  Board members present in addition to Bob Fernandez were: Montie Boatwright, J.R. Jackson, Chris Berney, Barry Kendrigan, Vince Del Pozzo.

 

“Get Out the Vote” -  Frances Swanson

Frances asked that all members vote for the candidate or candidates of their choice for the Board of Directors of our Association Board.

Frances explained the balloting procedures and asked that all residents VOTE!

 

Charter Club - Carole McCarthy, CAM Executive Director

Carole explained why the SB league is considering charter status, definition of a charter club, dedicated amenity, insurance protection, shared interest group guidelines, reporting requirements (financial and minutes), negatives if not recognized as a charter club, and positives of a charter.

 

Motion made and seconded that the organization applies for charter club status within the community association, and upon acceptance, dissolve the corporation.  Approved unanimously. 

Chartered Clubs and Community Organizations Committee (CCOC) makes the initial approval and gives recommendation to the Community Association Management  (CAM) for final approval.

 

2.  Board Committee Reports

 

Status of Softball Sign-Ups:  Chris Berney

·       200 members have signed up as of 2/5/07 including travel/no recreation players, non-playing umpires, non-playing scoreboard operators, waiver wire players, winter only players, and instructional non- league.

·       If members are not receiving email notices, please call Chris Berney at

      434-7719 or email at chrisberney@ssctv.net.

 

Schedule of Events – Vince Del Pozzo

                        Change of rating system from 0 to 5 to 0 to 10;

 

Manager of Managers (MOM) - Introduction of George Bungarz       

            21 individuals have applied for manager positions.  George explained selection of managers: want people who know the game, new to the league, unable to play softball, and former managers.  Selections will be made February 19.

 

Financial Report – Barry Kendrigan

      Thanks to the time and efforts of the audit team:  Barry Kendrigan. Bruce Briggs, Jim Hunter, and Jim Lewis.

 

      Opening Balance as of 12/31/06      $ 1, 087.01

      Total Income                                     $12,420.00

      Expenses                                            $  4,387.56

      Closing Balance as of 1/31/07          $  9,119.45

     

      Budget for coming year:

            Income and Balance as of January 1, 2007 :  $61,197.38

            Total Estimated Expenses:  $56,445.00

            Contingency for Capital Expenses:  $4,752.38

            Total Estimated Expenses:  $61,197.38

 

            Motion made and seconded to accept the financial reports.  Motion approved unanimously.

            A copy of the Income/Expense Report and Register Report are included as attachment #2.

 

Field Closure Dates, Field Improvements Equipment, Rules Committee, New

Scheduler - J.R. Jackson

·       Field improvements in the “works.”  Field closures:  February 7, 3, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, and 27 for reseeding.  Field will be closed additional dates in March as yet not scheduled.   Outfield will have sod by Opening Day.  Meeting to be held with maintenance regarding infield;

·       Purchase of hats (300 ordered) – standard color white over black;

·       Shirts:  cost increase due to print screening--projecting $300 per team;

·       Purchase of softballs and bats; 27 dozen softballs in storage shed;

·       New equipment box has been order & will be installed next week;

·       New audio system will be purchased;

·       Winter League completed 1/10/07 and only one injury;

·       Uniform and keys turned in;

·       Awning:  $450 to put up and down each season;

·       Replacement seats for the stands have been ordered;

·       No parking along the edges and front of lot;

·       All light bulbs in the scoreboard will be replaced;

·       Discussion regarding phone line to scoring booth;

·       Stadium roofs will be repainted September & October;

·       New access code to storage locker on Joiner;

·       Rules Committee:  Met January 17 and new rules:

                  Fair Play & Safety Rule

                  Heat Rule

                  Manager of Managers (MOM)

                  Waiver Wire

·       Scheduler/Calendar:  John Bush will be the new scheduler and maintaining the calendar.  Many thanks to Ross Pelton for doing this job for several years.

           

Opening Day and Wellness – Montie Boatwright

      Great to see Rich Daniels, Dale Hurlbut, Jim Datzman, Paul Krow, & Ron Greeno. We’re glad they are recovering and able to attend the meeting.

     

      Nick Mastrella:  heart surgery & recovering at home;

      Sonny Wormuth:  having a second surgery;

      John French: having surgery on his shoulder;

      Mike Bunyard:  had surgery and at home;

      John DiGirolamo: having surgery on his shoulder.

We wish them a speedy recovery.  Please keep them in your thoughts & prayers.

 

Opening Day:  Montie Boatwright met with Stan Young, Ross and Pat Pelton.

Lots of hard work, plans are in progress, and we will have great raffle prizes.

 

3.  Old Business

Luigi shared his experiences and thanked the members for their support.  He selected a number for a member to win a wonderful picture of Steve Russo hitting his grand slam!

 

4.  New Business

·  Ross Pelton asked that players tryout for the Sun Eagles 70’s tournament team. Coyotes welcomed to join the team. 

·  Rules of Conduct – Bob Fernandez

            Committee met several times to determine violations, penalties, and appeal process.  Bob read examples.  The Rules of Conduct will be posted on the website for review.

·  Next general meeting:  Tuesday, March 6 -- 3:00 pm – OC – Heights & Gables

 

5.     Open Forum

Question regarding one and one count.  Bob Fernandez and J.R. Jackson asked that comments regarding rule changes be submitted in writing.  One written proposal regarding one and one was discussed at the rules committee meeting and denied.  A full count will be used in the winter league to help determine the benefits/drawbacks in terms of time, etc. 

 

Meeting adjourned at 4:55  pm.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Berney, Secretary

 

 

Attachments:            

 1.  Attendance                     

2.  Monthly financial reports