LHSSL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, June 5

3:00 PM

Orchard Creek

1. Call to Order

Bob Fernandez, President, called the meeting to order at 3:05 pm. Board members present in addition to Bob Fernandez were: Montie Boatwright, J.R. Jackson, Chris Berney, Barry Kendrigan, Joe Spinali, and Vince Del Pozzo.

• A total of 52 members attended the meeting, which were 15 members below the required quorum. A copy of the attendance sheet is attached to the file copy of the minutes.
• Bob asked for approval of the May minutes, which were approved unanimously.

2. Board Committee Reports

Wellness, Banquet – Montie Boatwright

Wellness:

Al Sanders had knee surgery.

Mike Bunyard had surgery and is now at home doing well.

Jim Lewis had a back operation and was visiting at the field.

Bruce Barnes has a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Wishing all of them a speedy recovery!

Opening Day: $4,253.00 in profit and a portion will be applied towards the banquet.

Banquet: September 25 staring at 5:00 pm. Price increased to $10 due to change of menu.

Financial Report – Barry Kendrigan

Opening Balance as of 4/30/07 $15,716.55

Income: $ 1,441.00

Expenses: $ 2,721.21 ($2,000 in scholarships)

Balance 5/31/07 $14,436.34

Motion made and seconded to approve the financial report. Unanimously approved.

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

July 4^th Tournament – Vince Del Pozzo

• Big event - need help and support.
• Scheduled games: Classics 70’s vs. 65 Suneagles; Coyotes 55’s vs. 60’s; managers of recreation league, board members, & selected members vs. City of Lincoln; possibility of a 4^th game.
• Board received a letter requesting that the Lincoln Hills Coyote travel teams expand from their current three-team configuration (55’s, 60’s and 65’s) to include the addition of a 70’s team. All conditions in Article VII of the Rules and Regulations will be followed. The new 70’s team will play as an exhibition team initially and will compete in 2008 entering 5 or 6 tournaments.
• Motion made, seconded and passed to accept the proposal when the general manager of the Coyotes program, Pete Savoia, signs the letter.

Field Usage & Closures, Equipment Drive - J.R. Jackson

• Field closed July 2 – 3 – 9 - 10 – 11.
• July maintenance: staff will place soil conditioner on outfield tracks and extra will be put in the infield. More watering in the outfield.
• Weed treatment continuing & cleanup on whole complex in July.
• Equipment drive for disadvantaged students – June 4 through 25. Clinic has been conducted at Don Julio JHS.
• Rule changes: If request for a rule change, please follow our process listed on the website and at the field. Meeting will be held after the season ends.
• Dr. Pottenger, orthopedic, will conduct a workshop in the future on “alternatives to surgery.”
• Recycle cans: please recycle bottles and cans at the field. Money goes to the league.
• Coyote Drive Drawing: please buy tickets.
• Golden State Collision provided water and bottle holders to all teams on Monday, June 4. Many thanks to this business.
• Bob Fernandez and J.R. Jackson attended the awards ceremony at Lincoln High School and presented $500 scholarships to four deserving students (Emmanuel Ayala, Elise Berenson, Olivia Orteza and Harrison Eide).
• Hot dog sales will be on Wednesday, June 13.

Playoff Scheduling – Joe Spinali

• Joe showed a chart for the double elimination tournament. Tentative dates: September 10, 12, 14, 17 and championship game on 19.

Spectator Conduct, No Make-Up Games – Bob Fernandez

• No make-up games due to cancellation from the heat. The league needs the dates for the double elimination tournament.
• Spectator conduct: some people in the stands making negative or ethnic comments, swearing, etc. Bob emphasized that this is a recreational league, and all members need to have a positive attitude. We’re playing to have fun!
• Nomination committee has been appointed to select names for future board members. Anyone interested in applying for an open board position can contact any board member and/or one of the three nomination committee members: Vince Del Pozzo, Ed Sorenson or Forest Burkett. The new board member(s) will be selected at our August general meeting.

3. Old Business

• Question regarding allowing throwing balls between innings. Rules and Regulations state that practice allowed 1^st inning only. This rules keeps the majority of games on time.
• Request that scorekeepers communicate with Joe Spinali when unable to score a game.

4. New Business

· Softball golf tournament – Paul Krow

We have 16 teams but could use more single players. Players are asked to play in their softball uniform shirt.

Next general meeting: Tuesday, July 3 -- 3:00 pm - Heights & Gables Room at Orchard Creek Lodge

5. Open Forum

Meeting adjourned at 3:43 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Berney, Secretary

Attachments:

1. Attendance

2. Monthly financial reports