George P Gibbs Jr. Little League
Monday, June 4, 2007
7:00 pm
First Church
Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Mike Glavin, Joe Curtin, Jan Gill, John Dwyer, Jim Santiago, Jeff Pingeton, Rick Maypother, Dave Despres, Matt Ellsworth, John Watkins, Bill Brassard, Vin Ruziak, Blake Dawson, Bob Berry
Members Absent: Randy Olds
President’s Report (Mike G)
 | We need to recruit more umpires, so there is more of a variety to ump games. We also discussed umpire fees and when they get paid. The will be discussed further next year. |
| The end of season evaluation will be mailed to player’s homes. |
Treasurer’s Report (John D)
| Equipment expenses were approximately $12,000. |
| Expenditures coming up are tourney fees, trophies, and umpire fees. |
| Sterling Little League remains in remarkable financial shape! |
Field’s Update (Rick M & Joe C)
| There appears to be rocks in the mix used for the infield (from Baldarelli). We will need to get a full load of infield mix. |
| Rick suggested doing a fall clean-up day, in addition to the spring. |
| Mound on Major field seems too steep. Bill Tuttle will be bringing his equipment to the field. |
| The AAA field should have a small shed/box for field prepping equipment, such as lime. |
| Rick also mentioned the idea of permanent lime lines, dug in on the foul lines. |
| The Board voted to purchase a double cage from Steve Santucci for $900. |
| Joe C presented a plan for a swing set, enclosed bleachers, and a batting cage along the Holden road side of the AAA field. |
| Joe will attend the Conservation meeting to present the plan. |
| Rick will ask Lou Manring about grading the entryway to the Major Field. |
Fundraising (Jan G)
| Home Run Derby went well. |
| $2,500 has already been deposited. That represents about half of pledged amounts. |
| Please try to get all other money and pledge forms in ASAP. |
Trophies (Joe C)
| Board voted for trophies for all. Joe will order from Trophy World in Leominster. |
Fall Baseball (All)
| Fall baseball is available for 9-12 yr olds. |
| The form will be put on the web. |
League Directors’ Update
| T-Ball – need to reserve both fields next year. |
| AAA – going well, playoffs starting Sunday. |
| Major – there has been some trouble with kids in the snack shack and upstairs announcing. A decision was made to limit the announcers to 2 older kids, and minimize the number of kids in the snack shack. |
Post Season Tournament Review (All)
| Major League kids voted for their district picks. |
| Major League managers will choose the district team and the 11 & 12 yr old team for the Holden tournament. |
| Rick will organize and manage the 10 and under team for the Clinton and Burkett tournaments. |
| There will also be a AAA team in the Holden tournament. Jim will organize this team. |