Olde Tymers Softball of Delmarva

OTS Board/Manager Meeting Ocean View Town Hall Friday February 2, 2007 10:00 AM In Attendance: Tom Harvey (Pres), Bo Wood (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), John Bokop, Mike Carta, Joe Kratz, Neil Fleming, Ed Sternberg, Gary Meredith MEETING MINUTES 1. Treasurer's Report. • Current Balance = $661.72 • 29 registrations have been received. 2. Old Business • Eddie Steinberg purchased 12 dozen, DeMarini, 12”, ASA 44/375 softballs saving the league more than $300. • It was moved and agreed that the existing supply of ASA approved balls must be used up before the new ball is introduced into play. 3. New Business • Archie Alexander’s resignation/Reassignment of duties: a)Individual managers will contact the 2006 team sponsors concerning their renewal as sponsors in 2007. Contacts will be made within the next two weeks and the status will be communicated to Tom Harvey. - Vickie York – Gary Meredith _ Bill Neyen - Millsboro Lanes – Eddie Sternberg – Harry Banks - Dynamic PT – Bo Wood – John Bokop - Colonial East – Mike Carta – Joe Kratz - Ocean View Family Restaurant – John Walker - Precision Sportswear – Tom Harvey - Bayside Homes -- Sal Corrallo - Millville By the Sea – Roger Howard b) Posters – Tom will up date posters and e-mail to managers for posting at appropriate sites such as Post Office, Grocery Stores, YMCA, Cheer Centers, etc. c) Newspapers – Tom will write and send a series OTS “league sign up related” press releases to local newspapers, i.e., Wave, Coastal Point, Cape Gazette, Ocean City Today, etc. d) Letters – Tom will send letters and posters for posting on church bulletin boards to area pastors inviting their members to join our league e) New Sponsors – If needed, additional efforts will be directed at the list that Archie provided as well as [1] year around’ restaurants, and [2] major builders. [Particularly those who advertise extensively.] • 2007 Managers & Assistants - Roger Howard - Sal Corrallo - Bo Wood – John Bokop - Eddie Sternberg –Harry Banks - Gary Meredith – Bill Neyen - John Walker – Ron Weber - Mike Carta – Joe Kratz - Tom Harvey • 2007, League By-Laws and Rules - The revised By-laws and Rules were reviewed and approved subject to the following: a) Added a 12’ pitchers lane from which pitchers may legally pitch. b) Added requirement that substitute players must be replaced when a roster player become available during game. The 2007 By-laws & Rules will be posted on the OTS website, and e-mailed to players on the league’s e-mail list, on or before March 1, 2007. • New ASA Rules - Discussed and declined or adopted a) New Strike Zone - Declined b) Enlarged [4’x7’] Batters Box - Adopted • Director of Tournaments - Unanimously elected Roger Howard. Roger will be responsible for the development and administration of guidelines governing the League’s participation in local, regional and national tournaments. • New Mid Summer Tournament - It was moved that the League should consider adding an age graded mid season tournament to the 2007 schedule. Teams would be formed based on age 55 to 60, 60 to 64, 65 to 70 and 70 plus [or as close as we can get]. The teams within each age grade would play one another in a one or two day round robin tournament in early July. The motion was deferred to the March 30th board meeting for additional discussion. • Uniforms – It was moved and agreed that Bo and Tom would select a supplier and purchase the 2007 uniforms. • Spring Training – Spring training will begin on Tuesday, April 3, 2007 • Annual Meeting Location: Bethany City Hall Date: Monday, April 2, 2007 Time: 7 to 9 PM • Annual Meeting Drawing - It was moved and agreed that all registered players present at the April 2nd Annual Meeting will be automatically entered into a free drawing. Prizes will include bats, balls, equipment bags, vintage OTS Team Shirts, and other items. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the meeting. • Next Board Meeting Location: Ocean View Town Hall Date: Friday, March 30, 2007 Time: 10 AM Respectfully submitted, Tom Harvey [Substitute Secretary] 2/7/2007