February 2017 Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
North Leominster Little League Board of Directors Meeting Our Lady of the Lake February 8th, 2017 Board Members in attendance: Steve Simons, Rob Carlin, Jeff Connors, Mike Chatalian, Ralph Bustin, Matt Monahan, Mike Leblanc, and Zach Thompson. Absent Board Members: Dan Corbin, Jim Ethier, Wendy Chartrand, Chad Garner, and Mary Garner Meeting comes to order 7:10pm President’s Report: Steve had the following items to report: Minutes voted on and approved for prior month (vote later in meeting) On line Registration update o 38 reg online, 20 offline o similar to last year’s o Registration on 23rd and 24th 6-8pm at Dick’s Sporting Goods o E-mails planned for 2/18, 3/4, 3/7 o Reg also available at tryouts Mini-Reg at Dick’s? o 3/19 shop day o Dan will check with Matt to see if needed Tryouts set March 11 o 9:00-2:00 o board members 8:30 setup Field Maintenance Prospects Presidents mtg Feb 27 Challenger League o 2 hours Sunday afternoon for practice and game o 2 teams/sponsors o Chris? o Ralph asked about timeline which is May-June (6 weeks) • Photographer o Steve expressed desire to keep local o Rob agreed to do once he arrived • Uniforms o need for Majors or Minors? o should they be reusable or should players keep? o Jeff will get prices and report • Pancake Breakfast o 8:30-11:00 o Fliers • Flags o 2 new flags needed: USA and Little League
o Jeff will order o Ralph will check on disposal of old flags Vice-President’s Report: nothing to report. Treasurer’s Report: nothing to report. Secretary’s Report: nothing to report. Fundraising Officer’s Report: Dan will start signs/sponsors end of February Concession Stand Officer’s Report: nothing to report. Information Officer’s Report: Matt reported: Update on website and online registration should we look for pushes from Mayor on Facebook? Player Agent Player’s Report: nothing to report. Instructional/T-Ball Officer’s Report: Jeff reported: Dates @ St B’s for Minors practices Instructional numbers Umpire Officer’s Report: Mike reported: Documenting ground rules at NLLL draft is complete and being reviewed Umpire training class scheduled for interested parties. CORI Officer Board members to have their check done by next meeting Coaching Coordinator’s Report: Ralph reported: Upcoming clinics available Safety Officer’s Report: First-aid/CPR to be held March 4th Equipment Manager’s Report: Jeff reported: Need for new tarps. Suggested budgeting $2,000 Options for tarps sent via email to president and vice president for consideration Facilities Report: nothing to report Old Business : nothing to report New Business: Discussion of 1 or 2 majors teams. No final decision but likely just one. Next Meeting: March 6, 2017 @ 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Lake
Adjournment: 8:30 pm
o Jeff will order o Ralph will check on disposal of old flags Vice-President’s Report: nothing to report. Treasurer’s Report: nothing to report. Secretary’s Report: nothing to report. Fundraising Officer’s Report: Dan will start signs/sponsors end of February Concession Stand Officer’s Report: nothing to report. Information Officer’s Report: Matt reported: Update on website and online registration should we look for pushes from Mayor on Facebook? Player Agent Player’s Report: nothing to report. Instructional/T-Ball Officer’s Report: Jeff reported: Dates @ St B’s for Minors practices Instructional numbers Umpire Officer’s Report: Mike reported: Documenting ground rules at NLLL draft is complete and being reviewed Umpire training class scheduled for interested parties. CORI Officer Board members to have their check done by next meeting Coaching Coordinator’s Report: Ralph reported: Upcoming clinics available Safety Officer’s Report: First-aid/CPR to be held March 4th Equipment Manager’s Report: Jeff reported: Need for new tarps. Suggested budgeting $2,000 Options for tarps sent via email to president and vice president for consideration Facilities Report: nothing to report Old Business : nothing to report New Business: Discussion of 1 or 2 majors teams. No final decision but likely just one. Next Meeting: March 6, 2017 @ 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Lake
Adjournment: 8:30 pm
