Olde Tymers Softball of Delmarva

OTS Board/Manager Meeting Dagsboro Church of God Wednesday December 6, 2006 1:00 PM In Attendance: Tom Harvey (Pres), Bo Wood (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), Ron Weber (Sec.), John Bokop, John Walker, Don Clements, Sal Corrallo, Mike Carta, Roger Howard, Neil Fleming, Ed Sternberg, MEETING MINUTES 1. Treasurer's Report. • Current Balance = $1,621.69 A. Major expenses for 2007 include but are not limited to: construction of sun screens over player and spectator benches, league insurance, team jerseys & hats, equipment including 15 dozen new softballs. 2. 2007 Registration Letter and Form – both approved with the following changes: • 2007 registration fee for returning players is set at $40 if paid by March 15th, $50 after the 15th. Registration is $40 for 1st time players. • Reference to player commitment to participate in the majority of games was added to the letter along with a reference concerning player participation in OTS sponsored tournaments. • Check box added to the registration form indicating an interest in participating in tournaments. 3. Review of League Rules & Regulations for 2007 • Topics o The 5 run per inning rule will remain in effect. A mercy rule was approved for the 2007 season….the game will end if the difference in scores reaches or exceeds 15 runs at the end of the 5th inning or beyond. o The 6 to 12 foot arch pitching rule will remain in effect. o OTS board of directors will determine if the league will pay for registration fees for teams participating in Senior Olympics and other tournaments o Bats used in OTS games for 2007 must be on the ASA approved list. Balls must also be approved by ASA and not exceed .44 cor, 375 compression. Note: Rules already modified and approved for 2007 [write up pending] o Substitution Rule o Permanent Subs. o Substitute runners 4. New Officer positions and responsibilities added • The board of directors unanimously approved the following 2 positions to become permanent members of the board and officers of the league. A formal list of responsibilities for each position will be defined and incorporated into the leagues by-laws. A. Director of Sponsorship & Publicity – this position will be primarily responsible for acquiring team sponsors for each playing season, contacting local media regarding league activities, publicizing league registration in local businesses and initiates press releases when applicable. B. Director of Tournaments - this position will be primarily responsible for locating regional softball tournaments that would be appropriate for OTS participation, assigning managers for tournament teams, coordinating registration. 5. Meeting was adjourned at 3:00 6. Next Meeting will be scheduled in January 2007