LHSSL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

3:00 PM - Orchard Creek

1. Call to Order

J. R. Jackson, President, called the meeting to order at 3:08 pm. Board members present in addition to J. R. Jackson were: Chris Berney, Barry Kendrigan, John Bush, and Bruce Briggs.

• A total of 65 members attended the meeting, which is 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 March minutes, which were approved unanimously.
• Welcome to our new member: Gordon Hancock and Gary Ferris.

2. Board Committee Reports

Sandy Datzman, Pitcher’s Vests, Uniforms – J.R. Jackson

• Sandy Datzman, chairperson for the bake sale, made a request for baked goods on Opening Day. Flyers were distributed to members.
• Please deliver your baked goods to the sales tables before 10 am. Sandy requested that all baked items be wrapped and packaged for 4 to 6 people. Note if any peanuts or other nuts are in the baked goods.
• If you would like to volunteer to help sell baked goods, contact Sandy at 434-9446.
• Thanks to the efforts of Greg Kasai two pitchers’ vests were purchased and “modeled” by Barry Kendrigan. Facemasks will also be provided to the pitchers.
• Disinfectants to clean the masks will be available in the dugouts.
• New uniforms (different styles) and hats (fitted style) will be distributed to managers on April 16.
• Recycle Day: Monday, May 12.

Financial Report, Audit Committee, Sunday Practice – Barry Kendrigan

Opening Balance as of 2/29/08 $ 21,063.27

Income: $ 5,406.06

Expenses: $ 5,809.78

Balance 3/31/08 $20,659.55

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 – 10 am to noon.

Opening Day, Sponsorships, Hats/Jerseys – Bruce Briggs

• The league has received 85% of sponsorship money. Raley's has dropped as a sponsor for one of our travel teams.
• 8 new sets of uniforms will be purchased next season.
• Different style hat—more of a fitted hat.
• Opening Day – food, volunteers, singers, and other activities have been finalized.
• Asking for volunteers for the “blessing” on Opening Day. Please give your name to Bruce.
• Drawing tickets: Each member received 20 tickets as part of their dues.
• Additional tickets are available for purchase. More drawing prizes this year! Buy extra tickets.

Teams - Chris Berney

• Teams have been practicing and enjoying pre-season games.
• The league added an extra team this year, and we currently have 11 teams with 14 players and 5 teams with 13 players.
• It’s great that we have had an influx of new players. It is the league’s goal to allow all members who apply to our league to play on a team.
• Wishing you a great season and see you on Opening Day.

Field, AED, Equipment – John Bush

• Measurements have been taken and waiting for a bid on the scoreboard.
• Calendar and schedule on website shows preseason games.
• Field closed April 22 through 25 for maintenance to prepare for Opening Day.
• AED – 4 more individuals will participate in the training.
• Uniforms will be received by April 15. John will distribute uniforms and hats April 16 & April 21.
• Summer league bats have been remarked.

3. Old Business

• Comment regarding warming of bats. ASA does not allow bat warmers. If a player does not want to use their personal bat, the League provides bats at games and practices.

4. New Business

· Sun Eagles 65’s and 70’s will have tryouts on Friday, April 4 at 9:00 am at the field.

· Question regarding scheduling on Opening Day. Schedule of teams will be made available as soon as possible.

5. Open Forum

• Stan Young thanked everyone for putting away the equipment properly.

• Third new shed for instructional league.
• If you would like to be a member of “Stan’s team,” please give him your name.
• Motion made and unanimously approved to purchase “Stan’s team” shirts and be introduced at Opening Day.

Next general meeting: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 -- 3:00 pm - Heights & Gables Room at Orchard Creek Lodge.

Meeting adjourned at 3:39 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Berney, Secretary

Attachments:

1. Attendance

2. Monthly financial reports