Merrick-North Merrick Little League

Board of Directors Meeting

January 29, 2009

In Attendance:  Andy Finkel, Ken Gibson, Bill Goldband, Mark Hecht, Maria Imhof, Jerry Kaplan, Nancy Kaplan, Craig Levine, John Mascaro, Tony Molinari, Bill Murphy, Bob Pizzimenti, Peter Roberto, Chris Roberts, Joe Rocco, Todd Rogers, Joe Sala, Rob Samuels, Jay Schwartz, Jason Shulman, Mike Serota, Butch Yamali, Nick Yohe, Mitch Zyman.

Meeting Opened at 7:45 p.m.

Agenda Items:

1)                  Tryouts – Bill Murphy discussed Director coverage and schedule

2)                  Manager Selection – Process completed; Code of Conduct discussed

3)                  Registration - Outreach needed; registration still being accepted

4)                  Umpire Selection – Craig finalizing details with Associations selected

5)                  Field Update – Landscaper being selected; maintenance should begin by 3/1

6)                  Photo Day- Ken Gibson coordinating and will finalize details

7)                  Journal – Need to find ways to reduce cost

8)                  Sponsorship Forms/Raffles – Need to raise money; 50/50 raffle will be held

9)                  Volunteer Forms – Peter Roberto coordinating

10)              Rules – Bill Murphy will convene a meeting to discuss

11)              Treasurer’s Report – Mitch reported sponsorship is down and outreach is needed

12)              Safety – Jerry Kaplan is coordinating

13)              Website – Mark is updating the site regularly

14)              Minutes and Meeting Notices- Nancy is posting BOD minutes and meeting dates

15)              Equipment – Joe Sala is coordinating

16)              Field Permits – North Merrick permits have been secured; South Merrick coming

17)              Williamsport – Jason is coordinating

18)              New Business – Confidentiality must be maintained by Board of Directors; Coaches need to be approved by Executive Board members.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Merrick-North Merrick Little League

Board of Directors Meeting

April 6, 2009

Meeting Opened at 7:30 p.m.

Agenda Items:

1)                  Equipment Distribution – All equipment has been distributed. 

2)                  Rules – Bill Murphy clarified several rules

3)                  Photo Day- Ken Gibson coordinating and will finalize details

4)                  Journal – Need to find ways to reduce cost

5)                  Volunteer Forms – Peter Roberto coordinating

6)                  Field Clean-UP – Maintenance should begin over holiday break

7)                  AED Training – Last class is Friday night.

8)                  Shea Day is Wednesday May 27^th.

9)                  Robbie’s Run- Please encourage teams to sign up

10)              Director Coverage at Fields – Please be visible at games.

11)              Website – Mark is updating the site regularly

12)              Call –Ups – Bob and Peter coordinating

13)              New Registration – Still some spots left for new registrants

14)              Umpire– Feedback on “young umpires” has been positive

15)              Compliance with By-Laws pertaining to Nomination committee, Rules committee, Audit committee and Postings.

16)              Junior’s Draft – Tomorrow night

17)              Raffles – Todd is coordinating

18)              New Business – Jerry reviewed issue with bases.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:00 p.m.