Olde Tymers Softball of Delmarva

OTS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING April 27, 2004 @ 12:30PM at Eagle 2 Diner in Millsboro DE Present: Pres. Meredith, VP Corrallo, Sec. Mair, Treas. Neyen, Slack, Smith, Towson, Stradley, Clements, Myers, Bowman, Allen, Williams, Cavalluzzo, Rendina, Bokop, Woods Current balance in OTS Treasury is $8,445.83. The spaghetti dinner cleared about $2300. The league has two sponsors and two patrons. Ocean View Deli will sponsor the Gold team and Dynamic Physical Therapy will sponsor the Blue team. An 8th team is will be sponsored by Wells Fargo. The Maroon team will morph to the Teal team. Over 100 people have signed up for this season. Several motions were presented, discussed, and voted upon: 1. That the 2004 OTS League consist of 7 teams 5 for, 5 against, 1 abstention - motion failed 2. That the 2004 OTS League consist of 8 teams. Teams must have 9 players to play a game (own players and borrowed); the opposing team will supply a catcher when the opposing team is at bat. When a team has 10 players to play a game, the opposing team will again supply a catcher. Motion passed unanimously 3. (Indian River High School will not be available until June 21.) The season will consist of 32 game dates, split into two sections of 16 dates. For the first half of the season (until c. 7/2/04), OTS will use the Millsboro (M&T Bank) field for 2 games and the Georgetown (Sports at the Beach) complex for 2 games each on game days; for the second half of the season (starting c. 7/05/04), OTS will use the Millsboro and IRHS fields for 2 games each on game days. A schedule has been sent to all on this listing and will be posted at the fields. It will also be available for downloading on the web site. 7 for, 3 against, 1 abstention - motion passed Jim Stradley said he is retiring; George Towson/Ron Allen will manage the Green team. Rick Barry will be asked to manage the 8th team and select an assistant. (Note: He was called and has accepted the job) Players who were not assigned to a team during the regular summer 2003 season ("new players") are to practice/scrimmage at Millsboro Tues. May 4 starting at 10AM. Managers and assistants will attend for evaluation purposes. All other registered players will practice in Georgetown that day. Because an 8th team needs to be formed, a fairly extensive draft is necessary. Additional motions were presented, discussed, and voted upon: 1. That there be a complete draft. Prior to the complete draft, each team will consist of 2 players the manager and the assistant 5 for, 5 against, 1 abstention - motion failed 1. That each of the current 7 teams will consist of 4 players - the manager, assistant, and 2 players protected from its 2003 regular summer season roster. The new team will consist of its manager, assistant, and 2 players who are not protected/are "new." 9 for, 1 against, 1 abstention - motion passed The draft will be held at a 1PM meeting of the Board of Directors on Tues. May 4 at VFW 7234. Meeting adjourned at 2:20PM. Harriet Mair League Secretary