Jackson Little League General Meeting Minutes for October 8, 2013
Jackson Little League General Meeting Minutes for October 8, 2013 Meeting Location – Cassville Firehouse, Jackson NJ Meeting Start Time – 8:00pm
Meeting Attendees:
Board Members –Jim Gehrsitz, Travis Starr, Anthony Diubaldi, Thomas Seixas , Allen Goldberg, Mike McCabe, Rob La Gravenis, Tim Calcaterra, Steve Sulsak , Anthony Patire, Carmelo Catanese, Evan Glaser, Derek Wendell, Joe Caruso, Joe Crotchfelt Board Members not present – Bill Schiazza General Members – Nick D’Amore , Michael Collins, Michael Krieck, Bobby Bammann, Ole Naffaa, John Brooks, Lou Rogacki, Bob Gordon, Carmine Pellone, Hemal Parikh, Rafal Potok **SEE APENDIX 1 for October 8, 2013 Original sign in sheet on page 3**
8:03pm Meeting Begins Al Goldberg – President
Leads with the Pledge of allegiance Discussed items presented at the LL district meeting. o Possible age change that LL International is reviewing. (Age as of 12/31), still needs to be voted on, not passed yet. o Possible double headers during all-stars o Pitcher that hits 3 batters during a game will need to be taken out of the pitcher position for that game. o LL looking to add in Green book, Fake bunt hit will be an automatic out. Reminded everyone about the Wounded Warrior parade on 10/12 Opens floor to General members for questions and or concerns. o No questions or concerns brought up. Hands Meeting over to Mike McCabe – Secretary
Mike McCabe – Secretary
Reminds everyone about the sign in sheet o Nick D’Amore suggests to double check sign in sheet to be sure everyone is accountant for, everyone agrees. Tells everyone that the attendance records will be online and that he will bring hard copies to each meeting so everyone is well aware before voting.
Tim Calcaterra – Vice President
Discusses the options for License and Non-License uniforms. Discusses general members getting involved in special committees.
Anthony Diubaldi – Treasurer
Discussed financials o Passed out ledger to date.
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Jim Gehrsitz – Head Umpire
Discusses the process of game cancelations/changes. o Manager to Player Agent o Player Agent to IT Director o IT Director to Head Umpire
Travis Starr - Buildings and Grounds
Turf 1 and Turf 2 were groomed on 10/12 Reminded everyone on Gatorade or seeds on the turf fields. Will meet with Tom Sexias to go over needs for the big field. Will discuss offline to have the grass cutting cut back as they are not needed as often now. Working to get the Score boards ready for opening day. Discusses some of the updates to the 527 field house. Carmine Pellone asked about an option for a 60/90 -50/70 field at 527 John Brooks asks about the future of a 50/70 o Al Goldberg states no motions have been made for this as of yet.
Steve Sluzak – IT Director
Talks about the new Web Site being looked at and the features. o Scheduling o Online Registration
Anthony Patire – Fund Raiser
Discusses Spring Registrations dates o 11/16, 12/14, 1/18, 2/15 ( all tentative) Field sign removal by end of Oct. Reviewing sponsors on current website to ensure that such sponsors are still active.
Carmine Catenese – Safety Director
Discusses signs for dugouts – “ No Bats No Swinging” Discusses that parking is only allowed in parking lots and not on grass and near fields.
Derek Wendell - PM Player Agent
Let’s everyone know he is looking for help for Opening Day and to see him if interested. Bob Gordon said he would help with the Challenger Game slated for opening day.
Tom Sexias – Big Field Player Agent
Will meet with Travis on Big Field needs.
Joe Caruso – AA Player Agent
Brings up other options for reminding people of the General meetings. o Mass Text Message for reminders.
9:35pm Meeting Adjourned
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Appendix 1 – October 8, 2013 Original sign in sheet.
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Meeting Attendees:
Board Members –Jim Gehrsitz, Travis Starr, Anthony Diubaldi, Thomas Seixas , Allen Goldberg, Mike McCabe, Rob La Gravenis, Tim Calcaterra, Steve Sulsak , Anthony Patire, Carmelo Catanese, Evan Glaser, Derek Wendell, Joe Caruso, Joe Crotchfelt Board Members not present – Bill Schiazza General Members – Nick D’Amore , Michael Collins, Michael Krieck, Bobby Bammann, Ole Naffaa, John Brooks, Lou Rogacki, Bob Gordon, Carmine Pellone, Hemal Parikh, Rafal Potok **SEE APENDIX 1 for October 8, 2013 Original sign in sheet on page 3**
8:03pm Meeting Begins Al Goldberg – President
Leads with the Pledge of allegiance Discussed items presented at the LL district meeting. o Possible age change that LL International is reviewing. (Age as of 12/31), still needs to be voted on, not passed yet. o Possible double headers during all-stars o Pitcher that hits 3 batters during a game will need to be taken out of the pitcher position for that game. o LL looking to add in Green book, Fake bunt hit will be an automatic out. Reminded everyone about the Wounded Warrior parade on 10/12 Opens floor to General members for questions and or concerns. o No questions or concerns brought up. Hands Meeting over to Mike McCabe – Secretary
Mike McCabe – Secretary
Reminds everyone about the sign in sheet o Nick D’Amore suggests to double check sign in sheet to be sure everyone is accountant for, everyone agrees. Tells everyone that the attendance records will be online and that he will bring hard copies to each meeting so everyone is well aware before voting.
Tim Calcaterra – Vice President
Discusses the options for License and Non-License uniforms. Discusses general members getting involved in special committees.
Anthony Diubaldi – Treasurer
Discussed financials o Passed out ledger to date.
1
Jim Gehrsitz – Head Umpire
Discusses the process of game cancelations/changes. o Manager to Player Agent o Player Agent to IT Director o IT Director to Head Umpire
Travis Starr - Buildings and Grounds
Turf 1 and Turf 2 were groomed on 10/12 Reminded everyone on Gatorade or seeds on the turf fields. Will meet with Tom Sexias to go over needs for the big field. Will discuss offline to have the grass cutting cut back as they are not needed as often now. Working to get the Score boards ready for opening day. Discusses some of the updates to the 527 field house. Carmine Pellone asked about an option for a 60/90 -50/70 field at 527 John Brooks asks about the future of a 50/70 o Al Goldberg states no motions have been made for this as of yet.
Steve Sluzak – IT Director
Talks about the new Web Site being looked at and the features. o Scheduling o Online Registration
Anthony Patire – Fund Raiser
Discusses Spring Registrations dates o 11/16, 12/14, 1/18, 2/15 ( all tentative) Field sign removal by end of Oct. Reviewing sponsors on current website to ensure that such sponsors are still active.
Carmine Catenese – Safety Director
Discusses signs for dugouts – “ No Bats No Swinging” Discusses that parking is only allowed in parking lots and not on grass and near fields.
Derek Wendell - PM Player Agent
Let’s everyone know he is looking for help for Opening Day and to see him if interested. Bob Gordon said he would help with the Challenger Game slated for opening day.
Tom Sexias – Big Field Player Agent
Will meet with Travis on Big Field needs.
Joe Caruso – AA Player Agent
Brings up other options for reminding people of the General meetings. o Mass Text Message for reminders.
9:35pm Meeting Adjourned
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Appendix 1 – October 8, 2013 Original sign in sheet.
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