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Gibbs Little League Board Meeting Minutes January 8, 2007
Board Members Present:
Mike Glavin Bob Berry Dave Despres John Dwyer Jeff Pingeton Jim Santiago John Watkins
Board Members Absent:
Bill Brassard Joe Curtin Blake Dawson Matt Ellsworth Jan Gill Rick Maypother Randy Olds Vinnie Ruziak
No Guests or Members of the Public Present
A quorum was not present, so this was an informational meeting only. No votes were taken.
1. President’s Remarks / General (Mike G)
Gibbs LL has received its 2007 Charter and Insurance from LL.
Mike has input background checks into government website. Still working with the Worcester Sheriff’s to use their procedures.
LL Headquarters has signed a new television contract with ESPN, which will include broadcast of some regular season games in addition to the Regionals and Williamsport games they now televise. Increased TV revenues will result in lower charter fees and free background checks for local leagues.
Majors Draft will be Monday, January 15, at 7:00 in First Church. Board Members are welcome as observers.
2. Treasurer’s Report (John D)
The significant expenses were the annual charter fee and the Insurance. We pay about $2 per participant for the charter fee and about $5 per participant for insurance.
We also had a couple of late bills from the 06 season.
The League remains in sound financial shape.
3. West Sterling Playground (John D)
The Sterling Rec Department intends to restore the mini playground at the West Sterling Fields later this year. This was formerly located near the batting cage and tennis court, and was removed a number of years ago as it had deteriorated and become a safety hazard. The League agreed to contribute $1000 as part of the approval process for the new shed.
The Rec Department will be responsible for the construction but the League will want to have input into the process.
4. To Dos
Field Improvements (Rick M)
Will require priorities and implementation plan. Deferred to next meeting.
Training Plan and Schedule (Vin R)
Will require training strategy and implementation plan. Deferred to next meeting.
Equipment Purchases and Inventory (Bob B)
We’re in pretty good shape. ML Crushers uniforms have not been returned.
Managers Handbook (Mike G and League Directors)
Jim S as AAA Director had a number of revisions and clarifications for that division, relating to stealing, minimum play, all star and tournament team selection, and draft procedures.
5. February Signups
The February signups will be Monday and Thursday, February 12 and 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 in the in the Chocksett cafeteria.
John W will get notices printed in The Landmark and see that notices are distributed in the Chocksett and Houghton schools.
6. Fundraising
Jan G will send fundraising letters to team and sign sponsors in the next few weeks.
She will be in contact shortly thereafter with the parents who had volunteered for fundraising during the Fall Signups.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:00
Respectfully Submitted,
John Dwyer Acting Secretary
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