September 2011 EJBL Board Meeting Minutes
October 2011 EJBL Board Meeting Minutes Attendees Troy John Matt Terri Jeff Jay David Lee Ann Tom Brett Brian Keith Lee
Meeting convened 7:05.
Approval of August Minutes. Motion to approve by Lee Rollick, 2nd by Matt Carbone, all approved.
Review of Prior Meeting Action Items: o Brian – Research on approved bats: Approved bats are BB50 core. Brian will check further to see if Cal Ripken vs. Babe Ruth rules differ. Discussion ensued about how to fortify team bats for 2012 season. Very few kids use team bats but we need to have some if needed. o Jay – Currier storage: Jay & Troy to attend SAU 16 board meeting to present plans. Once okay’s by board Jay to proceed with building permits & bids. Meeting is Tuesday 10/11 at 7pm at LSS. o Troy – Action item to connect with State Commissioner re:hosting 10yo & 12yo State Tournaments: Troy has received requirements information for towns interested in hosting postseason tournaments and we do not meet the requirement for 12 yo State.
Softball Survey – Troy – 67 respondents with overall positive feedback. ¾ voiced strong interest, mostly in the U14 age range. o o o
Jeff Jackson recommends starting at U10 or U12. Tom Daly referenced Paul Buckley as additional contact person for setting up league. Contact info will be passed onto Don Perrault. Motion made to go forward with establishing a softball program made by Brett Elmore, 2nd by Lee Rollick. Motion approved.
Field Report – Jay Swett o o o
Gilbert Brescia Carbone Hersey Jackson Swett Allen Cammett Daly Elmore Hoyt Palmer Rollick 8 guests
Field Day at Currier/Walsh went well. Field re-seeding – Jay to check Newfields & Brentwood fields before approving invoice. Brentwood rec agreeded to pay ½ the cost for their field. Brentwood storage shed - EJBL to share cost of replacing shed.
Tournaments – Troy connected with commissioner to discuss possibility of hosting 10/12 yo Regionals. Bethel, CT wants to host, among others. EJBL could host 10s but does not meet requirements for 12s.
Rules Update – Troy updated EJBL local rules document with Player Departure rule as determined at Sept 2011Board meeting.
Babe Ruth Championship Trophy discussion – Matt Carbone - Parents have voiced concern that there have not been trophies distributed to the championship teams. Don P will present Mike of Babe Ruth with the concerns. 2 Exeter teams are the Babe Ruth Champs. Need to discuss EJBL purchasing trophies for presentation at Opening Day if Babe Ruth does not purchase.
Elections
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Ending current Term: John, Terri, Jeff, Matt, Dave, Lee-Ann; Jeff & Lee-Ann chose to run again, all others are departing.
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Role change – Equipment Manager to separate Uniform Coordinator to it’s own appointed position
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Candidates: Phil Putney, Ed Gullison, Nat Hawkins, Doug Lenihan, Paul Imbimbo, Jeff Jackson, Lee-Ann Cammett, Todd Gibbons, Lorraine Crist - bolded named elected
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Elected Board officers President: Troy VP: Jeff Jackson Secretary: Lee Rollick Treasurer: Ed Gullison Facilities Manager: Jay Swett Equipment Manager: Lee-Ann Cammett
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Appointed Positions Snack shack Coordinator – Lorraine Crist Uniform Coordinator – Todd Gibbons Saftey Coordinator – Tom Daly Clinic Coordinator – Tom Daly Umpire in Chief – Brian Hoyt Fundraising – Lee Rollick Publicity Director – Keith Palmer Website Coordinator – Lee-Ann cammett Sponsorship Coordinator – Brett Elmore Scheduler – Bob Stevens Registrar – Lorraine Crist Rookie League Coordinator – Doug Lenihan Tournament Director – Andy Singh Softball Director – Don Perreault (non-board position)
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Required days of involvement for board members: evaluations, opening day, field day.
Softball League: Don Perreault requested exploratory support to get new league started. Wants to create softball committee. More discussion at next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report – Jeff Jackson – currently under forecasted budget – causes are purchase of balls for next year already made while on sale + a golf tournament fundraiser planned did not happen.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15 by Tom Daly, 2nd by Lee-Ann Cammett. Adjourned.
NEXT MEETING: November 3rd, 7 PM
Summary of September Board Meeting Action Items -
resolve poker room decision Need to discuss EJBL purchasing trophies for presentation at Opening Day if Babe Ruth does not purchase Jay to check Newfields & Brentwood fields Brian will check further to see if Cal Ripken vs. Babe Ruth rules are differing on bat usage Softball subcommittee to be formed
Respectfully submitted, Lee Rollick EJBL Secretary
Meeting convened 7:05.
Approval of August Minutes. Motion to approve by Lee Rollick, 2nd by Matt Carbone, all approved.
Review of Prior Meeting Action Items: o Brian – Research on approved bats: Approved bats are BB50 core. Brian will check further to see if Cal Ripken vs. Babe Ruth rules differ. Discussion ensued about how to fortify team bats for 2012 season. Very few kids use team bats but we need to have some if needed. o Jay – Currier storage: Jay & Troy to attend SAU 16 board meeting to present plans. Once okay’s by board Jay to proceed with building permits & bids. Meeting is Tuesday 10/11 at 7pm at LSS. o Troy – Action item to connect with State Commissioner re:hosting 10yo & 12yo State Tournaments: Troy has received requirements information for towns interested in hosting postseason tournaments and we do not meet the requirement for 12 yo State.
Softball Survey – Troy – 67 respondents with overall positive feedback. ¾ voiced strong interest, mostly in the U14 age range. o o o
Jeff Jackson recommends starting at U10 or U12. Tom Daly referenced Paul Buckley as additional contact person for setting up league. Contact info will be passed onto Don Perrault. Motion made to go forward with establishing a softball program made by Brett Elmore, 2nd by Lee Rollick. Motion approved.
Field Report – Jay Swett o o o
Gilbert Brescia Carbone Hersey Jackson Swett Allen Cammett Daly Elmore Hoyt Palmer Rollick 8 guests
Field Day at Currier/Walsh went well. Field re-seeding – Jay to check Newfields & Brentwood fields before approving invoice. Brentwood rec agreeded to pay ½ the cost for their field. Brentwood storage shed - EJBL to share cost of replacing shed.
Tournaments – Troy connected with commissioner to discuss possibility of hosting 10/12 yo Regionals. Bethel, CT wants to host, among others. EJBL could host 10s but does not meet requirements for 12s.
Rules Update – Troy updated EJBL local rules document with Player Departure rule as determined at Sept 2011Board meeting.
Babe Ruth Championship Trophy discussion – Matt Carbone - Parents have voiced concern that there have not been trophies distributed to the championship teams. Don P will present Mike of Babe Ruth with the concerns. 2 Exeter teams are the Babe Ruth Champs. Need to discuss EJBL purchasing trophies for presentation at Opening Day if Babe Ruth does not purchase.
Elections
o
Ending current Term: John, Terri, Jeff, Matt, Dave, Lee-Ann; Jeff & Lee-Ann chose to run again, all others are departing.
o
Role change – Equipment Manager to separate Uniform Coordinator to it’s own appointed position
o
Candidates: Phil Putney, Ed Gullison, Nat Hawkins, Doug Lenihan, Paul Imbimbo, Jeff Jackson, Lee-Ann Cammett, Todd Gibbons, Lorraine Crist - bolded named elected
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Elected Board officers President: Troy VP: Jeff Jackson Secretary: Lee Rollick Treasurer: Ed Gullison Facilities Manager: Jay Swett Equipment Manager: Lee-Ann Cammett
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Appointed Positions Snack shack Coordinator – Lorraine Crist Uniform Coordinator – Todd Gibbons Saftey Coordinator – Tom Daly Clinic Coordinator – Tom Daly Umpire in Chief – Brian Hoyt Fundraising – Lee Rollick Publicity Director – Keith Palmer Website Coordinator – Lee-Ann cammett Sponsorship Coordinator – Brett Elmore Scheduler – Bob Stevens Registrar – Lorraine Crist Rookie League Coordinator – Doug Lenihan Tournament Director – Andy Singh Softball Director – Don Perreault (non-board position)
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Required days of involvement for board members: evaluations, opening day, field day.
Softball League: Don Perreault requested exploratory support to get new league started. Wants to create softball committee. More discussion at next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report – Jeff Jackson – currently under forecasted budget – causes are purchase of balls for next year already made while on sale + a golf tournament fundraiser planned did not happen.
Motion to adjourn at 9:15 by Tom Daly, 2nd by Lee-Ann Cammett. Adjourned.
NEXT MEETING: November 3rd, 7 PM
Summary of September Board Meeting Action Items -
resolve poker room decision Need to discuss EJBL purchasing trophies for presentation at Opening Day if Babe Ruth does not purchase Jay to check Newfields & Brentwood fields Brian will check further to see if Cal Ripken vs. Babe Ruth rules are differing on bat usage Softball subcommittee to be formed
Respectfully submitted, Lee Rollick EJBL Secretary
