02/11/09

Excused from meeting Kim Gallagher

Meeting called to order by President Don Cabrera 6:10PM.

Open meeting discussion on double headers under the lights at Higbee field.

(Points of discussion)

• Concession stand not as profitable when one game is played vs. two games
• Some coaches would be unavailable for Saturday games due to work commitments
• For same reason umpires will/maybe difficult to obtain for Saturday
• Age variance 9/10 playing till 10pm is too late
• Possibly we could start season then stop season for all stars then re-start season possibly ending season late in July or early August.
• Move starting time of games back to 4:30 PM
• Cannot start girl softball games early because school teams run late.
• Keep strict two hour time limit (no warm-ups)
• Commitment to complete baseball season just may mean night games

Board will consider all dialogue and is promising to do the best to minimize late night games without ruining the integrity of necessary scheduled games.

Public session closed

Suggested by Mr. DeMayo, manager for junior league to discontinue use of batting masks not required in high school. We will advise junior league managers of the boards decision

Treasurers report issued by Tami $1, 087.98. Report read and accepted.

Need thank you letters to be sent to FMBA and other contributors of monetary donations. Dan will send.

Little League Insurance due is $2348.38 will be paid from registration fees.

Old business:

Friday, March 6th is the Little League fund raiser at the Bolero Board members will attempt to come up with gifts

Need for Silent and Live auction gifts.

Gary, Robinson to get names and phone numbers of umpires and call them for a clinic that will be given by Bill Schull.

Jeanine snack bar procedures:

• Very difficult to have people work the snack bar.
• Possibly seniors
• Pay Someone
• Solicit at time of giving out uniforms
• Broadcast message
• Need to encourage volunteers at time of sign ups

Need to order uniform jersey’s and pants. (smaller sizes) Jeannine will follow. Also need for equipment manager.

Nicole, Crest sign ups this Saturday 10-12am

Thus far nothing negative said about registration fees.

Jim Grauel looked into lightning detector. Has asked LL some questions that have to be answered. LL will get back to Jim.

Bill Tolland has started a batting cage program in old wildwood recreation center.

Need minor league coaches and tee ball. Must complete volunteer form with $5 and copy of driver license.

Sunday March 8th. 6PM meeting to review clinics etc for draft.

Meeting concluded 8:34PM.

Next scheduled board meeting March 11 – 6pm at Crest Pier

Dan DeMaio