Last Modified : 07.03.2008

Meeting Minutes

Next Board Meeting

Date: Monday, November 5th, 2007

Time: 7:00PM

Location: First Church in Sterling

Present at the meeting were:

Current Board Members

Joe Curtin, Mike Glavin, Blake Dawson, John Dwyer, Vin DiPilla, Jim Santiago, Rick Maypother, Jim Gillon, Bill Brassard, Bob Sisoian, Jeff Pingeton, Jeff Kerrigan

Absent Board Members

Randy Olds, Dave Despres, Bob Berry, Vin Ruziak, John Watkins

Meeting called to order at 7:05pm.

Meeting Summary

President’s Report – Joe C.

Initial 2008 calendar has been posted on the website.

Major league draft is planned for January 21^st.

New Rule: All 12 year olds must be allowed to play in the Majors.

Treasurer’s Report – John D.

	John presented the year ending (Sept. 30^th) annual financial report.
	No surprises.

Registration – John D.

	116 kids have signed up to date. Last year at this time, 93 kids had signed up at the fall registration.
	Over the past several years the league has averaged ~300 kids per season 2007 – 300 kids 2006 – 306 kids 2005 – 301 kids

2008 evaluations

	2008 Try out Evaluations have been completed. There was a lack of participation of potential managers at this years’ session.
	Overall, over 50+ kids were evaluated for the Majors and AAA.

5. To do list

Review and Approve New Constitution – Joe C.

Review and Approve Manager’s Handbook – Joe C. & league directors

Review and Approve the Code of Conduct Form – Joe C.

Review and Approve ASAP Safety Plan – Joe C., John W., Jim G.

Field Improvements – Rick Maypother

	Field maintenance day is planned for October 27^th.
	Rick will coordinate having the clay & sod cutter delivered to the field.
	Warning track quotes are in progress. Sections of the outfield fence will need to be repaired.
	Request for quotes for the water irrigation for the AAA field will go out.

Training Plan Schedule – Vin D.

	Proposal to consider running a 3-4 day league clinic. Which could also be used to generate money for the league.
	Vinny looking into how best to coordinate development fundamentals among the leagues & age groups.

Equipment Plan and Schedule – Bob Berry

	Inventory of equipment will take place after fall ball.
	Do we need additional catcher masks with throat protectors?

Filing Income Tax Return – John D.

Contact DPW to shut off water at W. Sterling Field – Rick M.

After field maintenance clean up has been completed.

Fall Baseball update – Jim, Rick

All of the kids are having fun. No outstanding issues or concerns to report.

7. Lighting Discussion –All

	Board approved forming a Lighting sub-committee. Bill B. will lead this effort.
	Committee will identify the pros/cons, cost, and a high level plan.
	In addition, the committee will look into the cost & effort involved with upgrading the field behind the Chocksett School. Having a second Major league field would address the primary concern of a ‘lack of field space’,

and perhaps offer a more cost effective solution to installing lights.