MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEETING

11/3/2009 ORCHARD CREEK LODGE

Meeting was called to order by President Vince Del Pozzo at 3:00 pm. Board members present were Vince Del Pozzo, Dave Rich, Jim Stocker, Marty Rubin, Bruce Briggs, Stan Young, and Dar Gallaway. 50 members were present. No Guests were present.

DAVE RICH

Moved and seconded that the minutes of the October meeting be approved as posted on the web site – passed unanimously.

BRUCE BRIGGS

Treasurer's Report: In October, we had revenues of $170 and expenses of $1,047.60 for a monthly net of -$877.60. Our ending balance in the checking account is $1,672,81. Moved and seconded that the report be approved – passed unanimously.

VINCE DEL POZZO

Dues proposal update – Non-playing umpires and non-playing field crew workers will be charged $1 to ensure that they are covered by insurance while on the field. Scorekeepers will pay $0. Members who wish to attend the instructional and/or Sunday workout only as well as those playing Winter Ball only will pay $25. Players who play on travel/ tournament teams only and do not participate in rec-league ball will pay $40. Full membership for players and non-playing managers will be $70 and will include twenty opening day drawing tickets. Accepted unanimously.

JIM STOCKER

Wellness – Now sending out cards. Jim has the Hallmark program and can create cards as needed. He buys stamps. To date he has sent out 6 cards.

Opening day – Will be held April 24. Games will start on 4/19.

Question: Why not start earlier in April? Answer: We will have more practice games in early April and no byes. So we will wind up playing more games in the season. There will be a break from July 3 through 18. Championship game on September 20.

MARTY RUBIN

Scorekeepers – We have plenty of scorekeepers.

He is working on planning the banquet.

STAN YOUNG

Sunscreens over the first base stands were damaged in the last storm and needed repair, so they were taken down. The bill will be presented for payment.

New balls are being tried. Worth and Demarinis will be brought in during Winter League for evaluation, as well as the 11” ball for women players. Also, a safety screen is available for any pitcher wishing to use it. It is at the field.

To clarify use of can players: managers who are short players will go to the opposing manager and see if there are any extra players on that team. If not (or in addition if necessary) any number of players may be drawn from the can to make up 11 players on the field. There will be no penalty for using can players. (It used to be that you had to play 1 player short.) As pointed out, Winter Ball is intended mostly for practicing skills, with no standings or playoffs.

Jim Wyatt announced that he needs people to help on the field crew.

DAR GALLAWAY

Five players have been placed on Winter League teams. No one is on the waiting list at this time.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business.

NEW BUSINESS

Paul Krow reminded us about “Wild about Harry,” the November show for the Theater Group. He is directing a terrific show about Harry Warren, one of the most prolific song writers from the 30s and 40s. The show features songs and dance numbers and will provide a wonderful evening for all.

Montie Boatwright brought up that the next Coyote meeting will be on November 17. If interested in the Coyote teams, come to the meeting and see how it works. There was some discussion concerning attendance and it might be good to check with Montie before attending.

Nick Eterovich suggested a one-pitch tourney on opening day rather than the usual 3-inning games. The idea was met with great enthusiasm.

Have a terrific holiday. We will see you at the next General Meeting in the Orchard Creek Lodge on February 2, 2010.

Meeting was adjourned at 3:40.