Nov 1st, 2001

 

Meeting called to order

Last meeting minutes reviewed.

Correct the VP to PA on committee.

Minutes approved.

 

 

Age Level policy and vote

 

- Open discussion

  • Executive committee met and made a recommendation to recommend 10 year olds should not be in majors
  • A Player who is 10 who plays up forces an 11 or 12 year old to play down.
  • Kids playing in system should see benefit of the development as a result of this.
  • Discussion point is also a self esteem.
  • Ten year old moved up can be over looked in majors if there is a not a real spot for him.
  • All star issues for the 10 year old in majors will have to play down.
  • Minors is not a demotion, it is a good level of development play.
  • What about the exceptions. Not just a game time issue but also gets the benefit of the practices and leadership.
  • Can’t just pick one 10 year old per team without approval from National LL and District.
  • Minor ten displaced by a major ten to play in minor all star.
  • WWLL has similar issues and is setting on the same path.
  • The league is addressing the majority and not addressing the exception.
  • Other leagues have this rule and successful teams follow these guidelines allowing only eleven and twelve year olds.
  • In the long run the level of play will improve.

- Discussion closed.

 

- Motion to vote for proposed policy.

- Motion to table until next meeting.

 

  • Point made that we have made changes and haven’t fully realized the previous actions.

 

- Motion to vote seconded and carried

 

- Request for a roll call vote.

 

- Roll call vote…

  • 10 yea, 7 nay, 1 abstain

 

- Age level policy adopted.

 

Rest of Meeting

 

Introductions

 

Motion made for Eric Mischke to be player agent for Rookie.

Motion seconded.

Unanimous vote was in favor.

 

Registration

  • All tasks completed
  • Cheryl will get player review cards made.
  • Janet needs changes or adds for anything on the Information Sheet.
  • Edit Softball Feb 9th,   9am to 4 pm at Northshore Sports Complex.
  • Layout of tables discussed
  • Volunteers for Registration on both days recorded.

 

 

Charter Application

  • Money, number of teams and submit rules for local level approval in Western Region.

 

Treasurer report: 

  • Motion and accepted to move checking to Key Bank.

 

Equipment:

  • Guidelines on who can spend money. Scott to approve all hard good purchases, like the portable pitchers mound.
  • Seems there is a need to follow up with Tim on returned equip on Umpire equip.
  • Action for accountability on all equipment purchases-Scott is the authority.
  • Continue to upgrade catchers gear.
  • Donate unused bats.

 

Uniforms:

  • Wants to order new uniforms in December and under the Russell Brand.
  • Majors wants to stay with the V-neck  polyester.
  • Will need team names soon
  • December meeting define all uniform needs.
  • Equipment handout and uniform handout, on same day, at same time.
  • At December meeting review current uniform and determine what standard we need to meet.
  • Have a consistent policy on what is bought and what is kept.

 

Picture Day:

  • Need some advance notice on All Star and Tournament.
  • Initial plan is to use same vendor from last season.

 

Fields:

  • George provided status to Brian.
  • Info need to get Burt.
  • If we donate as a partner to Wellington we can get fields upgraded as part of their playground project. Paul to follow up.

 

Field Scheduling:

  • More fields and more play during week to encourage more pitching. This will strain the field use. We need to be creative on field use. Charlie to follow up.

 

Web:

  • Definitely being used.
  • Softball information to be updated this weekend after Gary submits content.

 

Committees:

  • Need to get into gear.

 

District 8 update:

  • We won’t be hosting a tournament, it is a bye and this year it will be WWLL and they want share with us.
  • Dr. Small Clinic requirements to be discussed. WLL does not think it is a useful clinic. 
  • Follow up on rules and find out what rules apply so we can get the opportunities the other leagues are getting.
  • Invite Gary Newsome to a WLL Board meeting.
  • Spend money on coaching clinics and pitching and hitting clinics.
  • Vender fair
  • District Player agent meeting
  • Al and Al  - Feb 17

 

No additional agenda items.

 

Meeting adjourned.