LHSSL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

3:00 PM - Orchard Creek

1. Call to Order

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

• A total of 65 members attended the meeting, which meets the required quorum of 65. A copy of the attendance sheet is attached to the file copy of the minutes.
• J.R. asked for approval of the April minutes, which were approved unanimously.
• Welcome to our new member: Linda Brandelius who has joined the instructional league.

2. Board Committee Reports

Incidents, Opening Day – J.R. Jackson

• John Baldi and Larry McMaster incidents: due to the cardiac related problems the Board requested that the players obtain a physician’s release to return to playing and/or coaching on the softball field.
• Reports filed at the WAVE with Brandy Garcia, fitness director. The email from Brandy stated: “It is common practice to ask for a doctor’s release when a known cardiac event or other major health event has happened to an individual, regardless of what the outcome is. I would recommend that a doctor’s release be gotten prior to (a player) returning to practice or play.”
• The softball Board has adopted the policy of requesting players with a cardiac related problem in the future to obtain a physician’s release to resume playing and/or coaching/managing on the softball field.
• Commendations to the committee for a fantastic Opening Day.

• Recycle Day: Monday, May 12.

Financial Report, Audit Committee, Sunday Practice – Barry Kendrigan

Opening Balance as of 3/31/08 $20,659.55

Income: $ 9,148.55

Expenses: $ 7,674.74

Balance 4/30/08 $22,133.36

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. Starting the first Sunday in June Sunday practice will start at 8 am to 10 am.

Instructional League, Rosters - Vince Del Pozzo

• Instructional League – John Moran requesting managers to encourage players who want to work on their skills to attend the instructional league on Thursdays from 2 to 4 pm.
• Vince asked managers to give an update of their rosters to him as soon as possible.

Winter Schedule – Bruce Briggs

• Winter league starting on October 13 and ending December 17.

Conditioning Certificates, Hot Dog Day, Scholarship Awards - Chris Berney

• The June general meeting will be at Kilaga Presentation Hall.
• Great job to the 10 individuals who meet the criteria of improved bat speed, conditioning, agility and 90% attendance in the preseason conditioning class. Stan Young, Pete Savoia, Ray Blasquez, Zane Roeser, Chris Berney, Gary Hicks, Bill Tasker, Conrad Anderson, Dick Hughes, and Dave Barnhill received certificates.
• Hot Dog Day – Wednesday, May 21. Bring your relatives and friends for lunch at the field.
• Congratulations to Kathleen Krilanovich, Brianna Koller, Cassandra Emerson from Lincoln High School. We presented each student a softball hat, certificate and a scholarship check for $750.

Wellness, Opening Day – Montie Boatwright

• Best wishes to John Baldi, Dennis Benedict, Gary Jones, and Larry McMaster. We wish them a speedy recovery.
• Fantastic job to a wonderful staff that worked on Opening Day.
• Raffle, donations, popcorn, T-shirts, bake sale: $7,466
• Food – breakfast, lunch & sell-off: $3,116
• Expenses (licenses, permits, fees, clean-up, program, raffle, sponsors, photography, food) - $4,578
• Gross profit - $6,004

League Divisions – John Bush

• The maintenance staff is working on home plate and the batter’s box.
• Thanks to Nat Studin for organizing a food drive for the Salt Mine. Please bring your food to the field on Monday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 14.
• Commending umpiring staff on keeping the games moving and on time.

3. Old Business

• Comments regarding the size of home plate. We are governed by the rules of ASA. Chris O’Keefe, maintenance, is researching the cost and the Board will pursue the issue. John suggested adding the new dimensions to the plate the second half of the season.
• Comment regarding starting season earlier and playing ball in January, February and April.

4. New Business

· Gary Hicks is requesting a new softball flag. The league had previously purchased six flags, and a new one will be flown.

· Dale Hurlbut shared comments on splitting the league into an A & B league. Mary Ales, Chris Berney, Marilyn Duncan, Bill Stroh, Paul Krow, Frank McQuire made comments opposed to the split leagues.

· Montie Boatwright shared comments regarding an improved rating system and opposed the split leagues. Montie recommended a committee to review the rating system.

· Unfortunately several players and spectators have been making negative comments during softball games. Montie asked that we should not hesitate to tell them to stop making the comments and remind them of sportsmanship.

5. Open Forum

Next general meeting: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 -- 3:00 pm --Kilaga Presentation Hall

Meeting adjourned at 4:04 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Chris Berney, Secretary

Attachments:

1. Attendance

2. Monthly financial reports