LeBoeuf Little League

August 14, 2008

The LeBoeuf Little League held their monthly meeting at the Waterford Boro Building. Garry Sargent called the meeting to order at 8:30pm.

ATTENDANCE: Stuart Carr, Brian Mitchell, Jeff Kuzma, Bob Young, Ed Vorpagel, Steve Krolczyk, Darlene Haibach, Garry Sargent, Mike Hering, Mark Rose, Brian Webster,
Colleen Strain

SECRETARY: The minutes were read Mark Rose motioned to accept, seconded by Ed Vorpagel.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Report was read by Darlene Haibach and approved by Brian Mitchell and seconded by Stuart Carr. See attached report.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: Not all sponsor money has been paid yet-Laura Lockhart will investigate. Mike Hering met with Joy Greco and said there is $5000.00 in the state for LLL. LLL will need a number in the state’s "money system". Mike will meet again with Joy Greco when LLL’s number has been received; the money will be available January, 2009. Only those businesses with official letterhead are able to have their quotes accepted for the different jobs needed. Per Garry, the Challenger Division is in the process of becoming established. The Little League can offer $500-$5000 towards the equipment.

PICTURE COMMISSIONER: Pictures to be done May 2, 2009 at the high school. Lifetouch would like LLL to consider utilizing their company and they will send LLL quotes.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Garry said he has switched to a different company and will use them on a trial-basis for 3 months.

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER: Mark Rose stated there were no problems with the July Tournament. LLL made $225.00 from the concession stand. The LeBoeuf Boosters made $1450.00. Fall ball will begin soon for kids in grades 9-12; Garry to coach.

SOFTBALL COMMISSIONER: Ed Vorpagel stated Trevor Donnell did a great job with the field maintenance for the July Tournament.

UMPIRE COMMISSIONER: Greg Roberts ordered the plate brushes from the Erie Sports Store and will go to those kids who did the majority of the umpiring.

TOURNAMENT COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

SCHEDULING COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

UNIFORM COMMISSIONER: Darlene reported 76 pants have not been returned yet and they are available to be returned to Darlene at Heard’s. Parents will be able to return them up until the November meeting.

FIELD MAINTENANCE: Showman’s will be finishing the hydro seeding now that the season is over. Field 1 needs completed and Field 4 needs built up. Brian Mitchell will speak with Showman regarding both. The D.E.P. gave the okay to construct posts for the gates at the Complex. Garry received a quote for 50 feet of fencing, four feet high down the first and third baselines (on fields 1 and 2) and a gate on the lower entrance for $1600.00. The sponsor signs will be removed in October.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: No new updates

EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONER: A "zero turn" mower was purchased from "Kimmy’s Farm Equipment" in Union City. Kimmy’s will do the repair work on the Kubota.

OLD BUSINESS: Garry reported Paul Peters was unable to collect stromboli money from two families. Garry will find out who the families are and contact them.

NEW BUSINESS: The Baseball Boosters will be hosting golf outing. A motion was made to be a sponsor-Garry motioned to accept and Jeff Kuzma seconded the motion. The golf outing will be September 23, 2008 at the Union City Country Club. Nominees will be sent out via email for the 2009 season.

NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME: September 11 at 8:00pm

ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Mike Hering to adjourn the meeting at 10:08pm and was seconded by Darlene Haibach.

Submitted by: Colleen Strain, Secretary