Little League Southeastern Region: Announcements

Little League International today announced changes to its background check regulation (Regulation I [c] [9]) to reflect recent changes in several states’ decisions regarding the availability of sex offender registries.  For more information, please Click Here

The Southeastern Region is pleased to announce that Marshall Casey, member of the Region Umpire Staff, formally accepted and assumed the responsibilities of Umpire-In-Chief for the Southeastern Region on October 28, 2011.  We look forward to working with Marshall in his new role.

 Additionally, we would like to thank Dave Hetzel for his outstanding leadership as Umpire-In-Chief for the Southeastern Region for the past 6 years.

Hughes Honda -- Official Vehicle sponsor of Little League Southeastern Region 

Gravely Turf -- Preferred Lawn and Field Equipment Supplier

Several individuals from the Southeastern Region were recognized for their volunteer service at Little League Congress in Lexington, Kentucky.  We would like to congratulate all of them.

Paul Flanagan, West Virginia - Peter J. McGovern Distinguished Service Award
Paul has been a District Administrator in West Virginia for 16 years.  Mr. Flanagan spent three years as the President of the local Little League while also coaching and umpiring.  A nine-year member of Little League’s Southeastern Region Advisory Committee, Mr. Flanagan is completing his final year as a member of the Little League International Board of Directors, where he has provided valuable counsel and opinions.  Mr. Flanagan served for eight years as the chairman of the West Virginia Little League Association and was instrumental in the relocation of the Southeastern Region Headquarters to Warner Robins, Ga. 

Mert received the 2010 Little League Baseball and Softball Meritorious Service Award for the Southeastern Region for his 25 years in Little League, 12 years as a DA.  Mert currently serves as the President of the State of Florida DA Association.

Michelle received the 2010 Little League Baseball and Softball Commendation Award for the Southeastern Region for her 15 years in Little League, 10 year as an ADA.

Reuben has 50 years of Volunteer Service to Little League in numerous capacities including serving on the Little League International Board of Directors.  Mr. Hill was also instrumental in the development of the publication “A Year in the Life of Hometown Little League.”