LeBoeuf Little League

November 13, 2008

The LeBoeuf Little League held their monthly meeting at the Waterford Boro Building. Garry Sargent called the meeting to order at 8:15pm.

ATTENDANCE: Ed Vorpagel, Bob Young, Darlene Haibach, Mike Hering, Brian Webster, Brian Mitchell, Jeff Kuzma, Stuart Carr, Steve Krolczyk, Heather Johnston, Mark Rose, Greg Roberts, Mark McNearny, Mike Falk, Colleen Strain

SECRETARY: The minutes were read, corrections made and Greg Roberts motioned to accept, seconded by Ed Vorpagel.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Report was read by Darlene Haibach and approved by Mark Rose and seconded by Jeff Kuzma. See attached report.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: Further discussions will be done at the upcoming meetings regarding purchasing Pulakos Candy Bars – vs the buyout prices. Mike Hering is trying to attend training meeting at the Erie Foundation for January. Heather Johnston from Emergycare is working on getting sponsors for the Challenger Division. She will be contacting the Barber Center to provide them with the information. Garry Sargent stated there may be money available for special leagues from Little League International for equipment.

PICTURE COMMISSIONER: Pictures scheduled for May 2, 2009.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: No new updates.

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER: There will be 17 open gyms will be held at Mill Village, Robison and Waterford Elementary, from February until the first week in April. Mark Rose said there are a few rule changes for the Junior Boys’ 2009 season--the 2 ¾ big barrel bat no longer will be used and if a pitcher throws more than 40 pitches, he cannot catch.

SOFTBALL COMMISSIONER: Ed stated they will now be using a 12 inch softball for the All Stars only.

UMPIRE COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

TOURNAMENT COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

SCHEDULING COMMISSIONER: No new updates

UNIFORM COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

FIELD MAINTENANCE: No new updates.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: The Challenger Division will be added to the coverage.

EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONER: The equipment is being stored in the storage shed, which LLL owes until March, 2009, of which Randy Amon, Ed Vorpagel and Garry Sargent will have keys.

OLD BUSINESS: Steve Krolczyk removed the field signs. He also said the letterhead design is completed-250 letterhead sheets will be printed.

NEW BUSINESS: Darlene suggested there be a return check fee of $20.00-this notice will be added to the registration forms, by-laws and the website. A motion was made by Brian Mitchell to put the pant money into the general fund and seconded by Stuart Carr.

Nominations were made and the 2009 LLL Board and Committee Members as are follows:

President: Garry Sargent

Vice President: Mike Hering

Secretary: Colleen Strain

Treasurer: Darlene Haibach

Baseball Commissioners: Mark Rose, Brian Webster, Mark McNerny

Softball Commissioners: Ed Vorpagel, Randy Amon, Bob Young

Challenger Division Commissioner: Heather Johnston

Equipment Commissioner: Ed Vorpagel, Randy Amon

Public Relations: Garry Sargent

Special Projects: Darlene Haibach, Steve and Louann Krolczyk, Mark and Laura Lockhart, Bob and Brenda Young and Paul Peters

Umpire Commissioner: Greg Roberts, Val Rose and Gary Sargent

Insurance Commissioner: Mike Rose

Tournament Commissioner: Mark McNerny, Garry Sargent

Picture Commissioner: Mike Hering

Scheduling Commissioner: Shelli McCall

Uniform Commissioner: Brian Smith

Field Commissioner: Greg Roberts

NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME: January 8 at 8:00pm

ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Garry Sargent to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm and was seconded by Greg Roberts.

Submitted by: Colleen Strain, Secretary