MINUTES OF THE BURLOCK .S.M.S.L

COMMITTEE MEETING HELD ON 22 March 04

 

President: Casey Kalvaitis

 

Members:

 

Treasurer –Ron Boucher

Secretary – Carl Marentette

Scheduler – Carl Marentette

Co-Scheduler/Ump Rep – Bill McDermott/Bill Carlton

Scorekeeper – Mike Gambarotto

 

Team Reps:

 

Hawks – Harold Seidenberg – Present

Canadians – Carl Marentette - Present

Philthy Mcnasties – Bob Turner – Present

Chartwell Shoeless Joes – Bill Carlton - Present

Knights – Rob Youngblut - Present

Mustangs – Paul Carroll - Present

Orioles – John Spadafora - Present

Lugnuts – Casey Kalvaitis – Present

Keg – Darin Pirnak - Present

Braves – Derrik Smith - Present

Hound & Firkin – Brent Hurst –

Half-Wits – Tom MacBeth – Present

New Team – Greg Kettle - Present

Note: A representative may have been sent for the Rep.

 

 

CALL TO ORDER:            

ACTION

 

 

 

 

1.  President brought the meeting to order at 1930 hrs.

 

 

 

 

 

OPENING     

 

 

 

 

 

2.  Welcomed all Reps.

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MINUTES OF THE LAST COMMITTEE MEETING

 

 

 

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3.      Everyone reviewed them on the web site.

 

 

 

 

 

FINANCIAL STATEMENT

 

 

 

 

 

4. Treasurer not present but based on the financial statement presented at the last meeting the league has $5024.00 in the bank.

Info

 

 

 

 

OLD/NEW BUSINESS

 

 

 

 

 

5. Various points were brought forward by the reps at the last meeting and these points were reviewed and voted on.

 

  1. Most teams were in favour of ensuring the season lasted longer, end Sept, vice mid Sept. Also no playoffs on the weekend. We are a weekday league; therefore playoffs should be scheduled on the weekday also. (If possible) –

 

New developments than what was discussed : Schedule will have 13 teams, everyone to play each other twice (24 gms) and will start 4 May and end 13 Aug 04. Rainouts 17 to 20 Aug, Playoffs start 24 Aug, end 28 Sept. No weekend playoffs required to be played to get the current playoff format in. Teams asked to put forward any suggestions for another playoff format not to include a weekend if they have one.  Schedule to be fwd to everyone before next meeting for review.

 

 

 

  1. League should look at a mercy rule for next year. I.E. Max 7 runs per inning accept the last two (open).

 

 Split vote: therefore no mercy rule will be adopted. It was felt that a major rule change like this would require a majority of teams voting in favour for it to be approved. Denied.

 

  1. Max # of teams in league should be 14 for next year. Do not want fewer games

 

The Roxbury team has folded. A new team was present (Team name TBA) . This would bring the league to 13 Teams. To be confirmed.

 

  1. Substitute runner rule for injured players needs to be reviewed for people who hit a HR. Should get HR vice only first base.

 

 It was motioned that when a designated injured player hits a HR, that it as a HR vice only a single. This was Voted on and Approved.

 

  1. Lead off rule needs to be reviewed. Lead Off Rule still in Effect.

 

  1. Ball colour White or Yellow? White.

 

  1. Tournament needs to be addressed early for a beer tent.

 

John will ask Dave Gould if he is interested in organizing one. Volunteers needed. To be discussed next meeting. Planned dates are 23 to 25 July 04.

 

  1. Positions are open. Any volunteers are to be out at next meeting.

All positions are open. Currently No Vice President.

 

  1. $3000.00 of bank balance should go back to teams registration next year.

 

This will be based on budget forecast for this season. To be presented/discussed at next meeting.

 

New Points

 

  1. $700.00 deposit due at next meeting 15 April 04
  2. Rob to look into advertising for the league to get new players. Teams requiring players are Knights, Hounds, and Hawks. Carl to contact Roxbury to see if anyone interested in staying in league. Should be also posted on Web! Current players on file to be given to Knights. They need them the most.
  3. Reg Fees approx $1400.00. TBA.

 

Next Meeting Agenda

 

  1. Review Schedule
  2. Collect Money
  3. Discuss Pitching distance and rubber
  4. Draw Teams
  5. Forecasted Budget to be reviewed.
  6. Reg cost – offset ?
  7. Playoff weekend cancelled ? Fun Tournament?
  8. Prize money for this season?

 

 

 

 

 

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Carl/Harold

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Casey/Carl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dave / Reps

 

 

 

 

 

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Bill/Carl to submit # to RON

 

 

 

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Rob Y/ Mike

Carl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING

 

 

 

 

 

15. Next meeting will be held at Arnorlds Sport Bar in Oakville on 15 April 04 at 7:30PM to discuss the new season. Directions:  QEW – Dorval exit – South – Turn Right on Speers. First street, turn right (Morden) – go to the end of the street. It’s on your right hand side. 485 Morden Rd Oakville.

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ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

 

 

8. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM

 

 

 

Carl Marentette

Secretary

O/B.S.M.S.L.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVED                DATE:     March 04

                               

 

 

Casey Kalvaitis

 

 

President

 

 

 

 

 

O/B.S.M.S.L

 

 

 

 

 

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