MINUTES OF SOFTBALL GENERAL MEETING

                     7/7/09   ORCHARD CREEK LODGE

 

       Meeting called to order at 3:00 by President John Bush.  Missing were Stan Young and Dar Galloway.  44 members in attendance.

 

          It was announced by president John Bush that the following had put there names forward for 2009-2010 board positions:  David Rich, Bruce Briggs, Vince Del Pozzo and Jim Stocker.

 

          John also acknowledged all that helped during the All Star weekend as well as those participating in the games.

 

          Treasurer Bruce Briggs announced with money made from the weekend our account was around $5,300.00 and that we still had a money market certificate in the bank of $25,000 plus.

 

          Under health and wellness, it was noted that Paul Krow, Linda Brandelius, and John French were mending from their ailments and all were present at the meeting.

 

          Marty Rubin said all was going good for the end of year banquet and that price for the meal would be the same, $15 per person and that Lincoln Highway had been secured as musical entertainment for two hours.  9/23/09 scheduled date.

 

          Steve Russo announced that instead of different selected  games for the 10th anniversary celebration, the league was considering a one pitch tournament with current teams. Logistically, this would work a lot better and the one held four years ago was a great success.

 

          Monty Boatwright said that rating sheets for managers would be sent out in the next couple of weeks.  He also mentioned the game against Lincoln and that next year possibly a different method of selection may be used in combating the speed and youth of the Lincoln team.

 

          New Business:  John Habein brought up the infield situation and the lack of softness in it.  He suggested a vigorous watering program be installed or at least looked at to help the summer hardness that makes the field a dangerous place to play.  After much discussion by several members, a motion was made that the league investigate the problem and  see what can be done to eliminate the hardness that occurs each year during the summer.  Habein said that possibly getting an additional 3 water outlets and watering by hand might help this problem.  Motion carried and was approved by majority of those in attendance.

 

          Meeting adjourned at 3:55 pm.