Announcement
Minutes from April 3, 2017 General Meeting
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
April 3, 2017
All officers were in attendance plus approximately 50 managers, players and interested parties.
• Bo Wood called the meeting to order at 6:00
• Bo Wood gave a brief history of the league, fields and their current conditions.
• Bo then introduced new players who were present: Jamie Alzin, Bob Larsen, Rich Hammen, Tom Pirring and John Smart, the league officers and the managers and assistants who were present.
• Bo explained this year’s draft procedures as well as evaluation and re-evaluation procedures for rookies and players who have returned from illness, injury or layoffs.
• Keith Purdy presented the Treasurer’s report which revealed we are in good financial order.
• Dick Mullins gave a review of events planned for this 20th anniversary season, including the opening day ceremony and activities to take place over the course of the summer.
• All pitchers will be required to wear a protective face mask or sign a face mask waiver.
• Bo presented additional planned field improvements including a pole storage building in cooperation with the Church of God, new scoreboards, outfield irrigation and sponsor boards on the fences.
• Keith gave an explanation regarding rules for substitution.
• Dick announced an umpiring clinic is scheduled for May 10 for all umpires.
• Copies of the revised By-Laws will be distributed as soon as possible.
• Dick announced that there will be CPR training again this year. People who took the training several years ago need to be recertified.
• The issue of players over 70 using senior bats was discussed. This issue has been voted down repeatedly by the Board of Directors. No action was taken.
• It was suggested that the complex and fields be named after some OTS members that have been instrumental in the growth of the league. The Executive Committee and Board of Directors will discuss this in future meetings.
• The irrigation system is scheduled to be activated and tested on 4/17.
• The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
CJ Pierce, Secretary
