Middleboro Little League â General Membership ... - League Athletics
Middleboro Little League – General Membership Meeting Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Mitchell Memorial Club Board Member Name, Title Gary McNaughton, President John Cannavo, Vice President Sarah McGill, Treasurer Renee Puryear, Secretary James Mather, Player Agent Skeeter Porter, Major League Director Dick Sinnott, Minor League Director John Gardner, Farm/Junior Minor League Director Mike Malone, Instructional/Tee Ball Director Jay Tullish, Safety Officer Dotty Caron, Team Parent Director John Taylor, Umpire in Chief – Major League Fran Coyle, Umpire in Chief – Minor League Peter Wood , Purchasing Agent Andy Larson, Equipment Manager Kathy Pooler, Concessionaire Bob Sigren, Field & Facility Development Angela Gokey, Fundraising Director Jennifer Anderson, Information Officer
Present
Absent
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Topic
Presenter
Notes
Opening Remarks / Board Introductions
Gary McNaughton /
Meeting called to order @ 8:02 PM Attendance of general membership recorded
Capital Projects
2018 Little League Age Determination / Intermediate League
Board Members John Gardner / Mark Hurley (Scoreboard Enterprise, Inc)
Gary McNaughton /
Board Members introduced themselves Mark Hurley presented Scoreboard Enterprise’s scoreboard. 15yr life expectancy Weather sealed 5yr parts warranty Hand controller interchangeable with different channel options 500ft range Red lights have longer life expectancy Solar option available at an additional $3K Replacement parts readily available and hand controller can be borrowed or purchased at $375 Gary presented the Age Determination Change in 2018 and the plan to start MLL transition in 2015. LL International voted to change age determination beginning with 2018 season to roll the cutoff date forward from May 1 to Jan 1. Thank will result in players born May thru Dec to be considered an additional year older in the 2018 season. (See post on website). Affected players and families will have the option to remain in respective division or play up. Tournament ages to be assessed and determined. Will open registration to 4yr olds with May thru December birthdays.
Andy Larson
Treasurer Report
Sarah McGill
Idea List / Projects
Gary McNaughton
Committees
Gary McNaughton /
Andy presented option for Intermediate League offering a Diamond Size of 50/70 versus 60/90. He has the available resources if decision is made to increase the size. This item was tabled for future consideration. Sarah presented treasurer report, noting current balance of $48K with no large expenses expected Nov-Dec, other than scoreboard and approximately $1500 in bills. Gary presented coach mentoring program which consists of the following: Major coaches to participate in AAA and Farm practices to assist in drills, coaching tips, etc. AA coaches to run clinic for instructional & tee players. Invite AAA players to participate in off season indoor clinics at small cost to players. Consider use of High school gym at $13/hr. Create committees to improve board efficiency. Improve League Membership – Dotty to lead group with Gary, Jen, Jim, Bob, & Renee.
Dotty Caron
Registration Balances
Jim Mather / Gary McNaughton
Board Member Reports
Skeeter Porter /
Adjourn
Dotty presented results of the committee’s first meeting which took place 11/2/14: Registration table approved at Open Houses for Mary K Goode, H.B. Burkland, & Memorial Early Childhood Center. Need volunteers, players in uniform and MLL give-aways. Bob Sigren working on flyer and MLL branding. Renee Puryear contacting local preschool and daycare programs for flyer circulation. Try Baseball Event to take place in late winter to include league representatives, free tshirts, registrations, etc. Jim and Gary sent several reminder notices to those with outstanding balances. Expectation to make a payment, offer reduced fee, or sign a waiver. Skeeter reported that West Side Field Clean Up day was a success and thanked those who volunteered their time and equipment.
Andy Larson /
Andy reported that mower was advertised on Craig’s List and eBay with little response.
John Gardner /
John requested dedicated lights for flags. It was noted that a light exists at Michaels and one only need at FOD.
Kathy Poole /
Kathy requested new grill.
Bob Sigren
Bob to arrange water shut off after 11/9 and arrange irrigation system shut down for winter. Dick Sinnott made motion to adjourn at 9:30pm, Paul Anderson 2nd, All in favor
Present
Absent
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Topic
Presenter
Notes
Opening Remarks / Board Introductions
Gary McNaughton /
Meeting called to order @ 8:02 PM Attendance of general membership recorded
Capital Projects
2018 Little League Age Determination / Intermediate League
Board Members John Gardner / Mark Hurley (Scoreboard Enterprise, Inc)
Gary McNaughton /
Board Members introduced themselves Mark Hurley presented Scoreboard Enterprise’s scoreboard. 15yr life expectancy Weather sealed 5yr parts warranty Hand controller interchangeable with different channel options 500ft range Red lights have longer life expectancy Solar option available at an additional $3K Replacement parts readily available and hand controller can be borrowed or purchased at $375 Gary presented the Age Determination Change in 2018 and the plan to start MLL transition in 2015. LL International voted to change age determination beginning with 2018 season to roll the cutoff date forward from May 1 to Jan 1. Thank will result in players born May thru Dec to be considered an additional year older in the 2018 season. (See post on website). Affected players and families will have the option to remain in respective division or play up. Tournament ages to be assessed and determined. Will open registration to 4yr olds with May thru December birthdays.
Andy Larson
Treasurer Report
Sarah McGill
Idea List / Projects
Gary McNaughton
Committees
Gary McNaughton /
Andy presented option for Intermediate League offering a Diamond Size of 50/70 versus 60/90. He has the available resources if decision is made to increase the size. This item was tabled for future consideration. Sarah presented treasurer report, noting current balance of $48K with no large expenses expected Nov-Dec, other than scoreboard and approximately $1500 in bills. Gary presented coach mentoring program which consists of the following: Major coaches to participate in AAA and Farm practices to assist in drills, coaching tips, etc. AA coaches to run clinic for instructional & tee players. Invite AAA players to participate in off season indoor clinics at small cost to players. Consider use of High school gym at $13/hr. Create committees to improve board efficiency. Improve League Membership – Dotty to lead group with Gary, Jen, Jim, Bob, & Renee.
Dotty Caron
Registration Balances
Jim Mather / Gary McNaughton
Board Member Reports
Skeeter Porter /
Adjourn
Dotty presented results of the committee’s first meeting which took place 11/2/14: Registration table approved at Open Houses for Mary K Goode, H.B. Burkland, & Memorial Early Childhood Center. Need volunteers, players in uniform and MLL give-aways. Bob Sigren working on flyer and MLL branding. Renee Puryear contacting local preschool and daycare programs for flyer circulation. Try Baseball Event to take place in late winter to include league representatives, free tshirts, registrations, etc. Jim and Gary sent several reminder notices to those with outstanding balances. Expectation to make a payment, offer reduced fee, or sign a waiver. Skeeter reported that West Side Field Clean Up day was a success and thanked those who volunteered their time and equipment.
Andy Larson /
Andy reported that mower was advertised on Craig’s List and eBay with little response.
John Gardner /
John requested dedicated lights for flags. It was noted that a light exists at Michaels and one only need at FOD.
Kathy Poole /
Kathy requested new grill.
Bob Sigren
Bob to arrange water shut off after 11/9 and arrange irrigation system shut down for winter. Dick Sinnott made motion to adjourn at 9:30pm, Paul Anderson 2nd, All in favor
