WLL Board Meeting Minutes                                      11/5/2003

 

 

 

Opening - Charlie

 

Gwen Hough was unanimously voted in as Secretary of WLL.

 

It was also unanimous WLL continue board meetings at the Woodinville Community Center in the Cedar Room on the first Wednesday of each month.

 

Financial Report - Sue

 

  • WLL is moving all bank transactions to Bank of America.
  • There is a discrepancy of around $2000.00 between the new and old bank statements.  The variance is being researched.
  • Most, if not all, bills have been paid therefore the positive balance showing is usable funds for the season.

 

Sponsorship/Fundraising – Paul, John & Richard

 

Estimated sponsorship and fundraising contributions include:

 

  • The Goal: 8 new sponsorship signs totaling $4000.00 and renewal signs totaling $6750.00.
  • Two new sponsors to date: Alstar Fitness in Woodinville & Velocity Fitness
  • Sponsors should receive window stickers

 

Ideas for further fundraising         

 

  • Last year’s apparel, totaling $1000.00
  • Seat Cushion sales (200 @$5.00 ea)
  • Jamboree sales including but not limited to raffle-type items, espresso cart and concessions (last year’s total was $800.00 +/-).
  • Mariner Tickets sales (pre-pay for around 300)

 

The hope is to gain $15,000.00 through Sponsors and Fundraising efforts.

 

A BAT-A-THON was proposed for further fundraising.  This could earn the League hundreds of dollars.  The committee is reviewing the possibility of this.

 

 

Grant Proposal Update - Jocelyn

 

Jocelyn is looking for a few people to help out with the Grant Committee

 

Possible Grants:

 

Baseball Tomorrow - a Fund Grant that would go towards the efforts in financing new programs and improve old ones. The Grant would also be used to acquire new facilities and equipment.  A letter of inquiry and grant application would need to be sent in a timely manner to meet one of four deadlines (1/1/04, 4/1/04, 7/1/04 & 10/1/04).

 

It is proposed WLL address the following before proceeding with any grant application process:

  1. Gather community support through Public Relations, showing there is a need to upgrade our fields and facilities and the corresponding benefits it would have to surrounding areas.
  2. Asses the actual needs through players and participants of WLL
  3. Gain input through baseball professional (major, minor etc.).
  4. Letters of support from community leaders showing a need for improvements.

 

Since the timeframe for this project could be anywhere from 2-10 years*, a special New Park committee would greatly benefit our funding needs.

 

The WLL New Baseball Park Committee would be comprised of members from the WLL Board, King County Parks and Rec. and community business leaders.

  • Partnering with surrounding leagues, possibly having a joint complex, may encourage possible support and grant opportunities.

 

*WLL baseball field lease expires in 2015.

 

Replacement of the AL & AL Clinic – Charlie

 

How should the committee replace the AL and  AL Clinic?

 

Possible Suggestions:

 

1.      Rio Clinic – Former Cincinnati Reds Player runs this clinic.

2.      Northshore Batting Clinic – costs about $150.00 per team

3.      Video tapes for coaches and players to improve teaching and Individual performance.

 

Safety Plan – Dave

 

  • A specific time and place for the annual Manager/Coaches Safety Meeting has not been confirmed yet. 

This is what has been suggested

  • Managers and coaches are to meet after the Jamboree to receive their first aid kits
  • Mike Helbock is to demonstrate first aid techniques at that time

 

 

Picture Day

 

  • March 13th at Timbercrest Middle School in the cafeteria.
  • The Vendor, Remember When Photography, has offered a three year agreement with WLL.

 

Registration – Sign-ups  

 

  • Friday from 5-8 PM and Saturday from 10AM-2PM at Cottage Lake Elementary.

 

  • If you have equipment or safety kits, please return them at this time. The items in the safety kit need to be checked for expiration.

 

Uniform Selection

 

  • It was agreed by the board to keep The New York Yankee Uniforms
  • Uniform selection can be from either the American or National League to help integrate more distinct colors between teams.

 

Meeting Adjourned