Current Board Members

Joe Curtin, John Dwyer, Vin DiPilla, Jim Santiago, Rick Maypother, Bob Sisoian, Jeff Kerrigan, Dave Despres, Vin Ruziak

Absent Board Members

Randy Olds, Bob Berry, John Watkins, Mike Glavin, Blake Dawson, Jim Gillon, Bill Brassard, Jeff Pingeton

Meeting called to order at 7:07pm.

Board Decisions

Board conditionally approved 5 Major League teams of 11 players, but will need a waiver request from LL for ultimate approval, to be submitted by the league president to the league administrator.

Board Action Items

1. Vote on 2008 fund raising activities at the December board meeting.

2. Further discuss Umpire fees & pay out schedule.

Meeting Summary

President’s Report – Joe C.

District wide league meeting is scheduled for 15 Nov., at the First Church
in Sterling. Joe will provide read out from meeting at our next board meeting.

Major league draft is planned for January 21^st.

Treasurer’s Report – John D.

	2007 Income tax filing submitted.
	Recent registration fees have been deposited.
	League remains in sound financial shape

2008 evaluation summary

	44 Kids evaluated. 30 of the 44 kids scored better than 15.
	Joe to send the evaluation results to the board after the list has been sanitized by the evaluators.

4. 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 M.

	Field maintenance day may be pushed out to early spring, due to the weather.
	Batting cages to be relocated to the minor league by Princeton Rd.
	Minor league bleachers to moved closer to the field (away from road).
	Clay delivered to the field.
	Shed lock has been installed.

Training Plan Schedule – Vin D.

	Manual in process.
	Vinny looking into renting space for indoor practicing prior to the season. One recommendation was to look into the availability of the school gym.

Equipment Plan and Schedule – Bob B.

Fall Ball equipment returned.

Filing Income Tax Return – John D. – Complete.

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

Scheduled for the week of 5 Nov.

5. Fall Baseball update – Jim S., Rick M., Dave P.

	Season complete, kids had fun. No outstanding issues or concerns to report.
	Prior to the end of the 2008 little league season, we should consider sending fall-ball information home with the kids. This may help prevent the sign-ups after the league deadline.

Fund raising – Bob S.

	Board agreed to continue with the Home Run derby for the 2008 season
	Bob presented a proposal for a coupon card or coupon book. Other possible fund raising events could include offering raffle tickets or a hosting a Golf tournament.

7. Lighting sub-committee – Bill B.

No progress to report.

Motion made to adjourn and seconded, so voted. Meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm

Respectfully submitted by Jeff Kerrigan, Secretary