LHSSL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

3:00 PM - Orchard Creek

1. Call to Order

J. R. Jackson, President, called the meeting to order at 3:04 pm. Board members present in addition to J. R. Jackson were: Montie Boatwright, Chris Berney, Barry Kendrigan, Vince Del Pozzo, John Bush, and Bruce Briggs.

• A total of 82 members attended the meeting, which are 11 above the required quorum. A copy of the attendance sheet is attached to the file copy of the minutes.
• J.R. asked for approval of the October minutes, which were approved unanimously.
• Welcome to our new members: Tennise Allen, Geoffrey Paul, and Tony Ferreira.

2. Board Committee Reports

General Comments – J.R. Jackson

• Rule 2.03 (a) & (c): (a) eliminate “except designated life members.” (c) eliminate “except payment of dues.” All league members will pay membership fee.
• Instructional League: John Moran and Dave Alley, assistant, are the coaches for the instructional league. Managers: please ask players who need extra assistance with their skills to attend the Thursday practices.

Financial Report, Sunday Practice – Barry Kendrigan

Opening Balance as of 9/30/07 $ 4,634.37

Income: $ 3,462.09

Expenses: $ 3,731.77

Balance 10/31/07 $ 4,364.69

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.

Sunday Practice: Sunday workouts are continuing until January – 10 am to noon.

Scoreboard Operators, 2008 Projected Dues – Bruce Briggs

• Bruce requested that scoreboard operators respond to his emails or phone messages no later than 6 pm on Sunday confirming their attendance at games. Thanks for their cooperation.
• 2008 Projected Dues: Bruce distributed a sheet explaining 2007 revenues, expenses, and 2008 recreational league dues proposals.
• Proposal A - $75.00 – including players’ dues, drawing tickets and insurance.
• Proposal B - $55.00 – including players’ dues and drawing tickets (members provide their own insurance).

Applications, Email, Meeting Date, League Insurance - Chris Berney

• Softball applications will be available in January on the website and at the field. More information will be emailed to members.
• Emails to general membership: emails cannot be used to promote any personal causes not related to the business of the group.
• Next meeting date: February 12 – 3:00 pm – OC (No meetings in December and January. Meeting on the first Tuesday of February was moved due to primary election).
• Chris distributed a sheet entitled “Insurance Information - LHSSL” to the members for review. Chris presented facts regarding Bollinger insurance. Information had previously been sent by email and posted at the field.
• A motion was made and passed unanimously to take the Board’s recommendation and drop the insurance policy.

Winter League – Vince Del Pozzo

“Winter league is going well & keep it up.”

Wellness – Montie Boatwright

Great to see Bruce Barnes at our meeting today.

Field, AED Certification – John Bush

• John has received some complaints about the “lip” on the infield. As soon as the winter league finishes, maintenance will peel back the infield 4’ and level the area. Maintenance will trim the edge at an angle to help alleviate the problem.
• Batter’s box will be raised after winter league.
• Thanks to Stan’s crew for serving as field assistants.
• AED training will be offered again in 3 or 4 months.
• Pitching rubber is regulation distance.
• Calendar is up on the website.
• No games and field closed November 19-22 & December 17- January 1.
• Member asked if bats could be remarked with weight.
• Member asked about using summer league bats for winter league.
• Rules committee has been formed. One letter has been received regarding the 1 & 1 count. Submit letters regarding rule changes by January 16.
• Email: John explained that we are experimenting with “Google Groups” for membership email.

3. Old Business

4. New Business

· Member asked if a tarp could be placed behind home due to the glare in the pitchers’

eyes from the sun.

· Scoreboard: CAM is purchasing a new LED wireless scoreboard at a cost of $23,000.

Thanks to Marty Rubin for pursuing this item with the CAM board.

Next general meeting: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 -- 3:00 pm - Heights & Gables Room at Orchard Creek Lodge (no meetings in December and January).

5. Open Forum

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Berney, Secretary

Attachments:

1. Attendance

2. Monthly financial reports