Olde Tymers Softball of Delmarva

OTS GENERAL MEETING Bethany Town Hall Feb. 18, 2004 The annual general meeting of OTS participants and prospects was called to order by President Gary Meredith at 7:05PM. President Meredith updated the attendees as follows: 1) 55 player registrations have been received; in a non-binding poll, most players want to keep teams basically as is. 2) 4 teams have sponsors; 3 or 4 more are needed @ $300/yr. Patron level is $100. Sponsors and patrons will be featured on the OTS web-page. 3) OTS plans to field 4 teams (55, 60, 65, 70) in the fall DE Senior Olympics; this is a qualifying year for the ’05 National Senior Games. 4) The ’04 OTS budget is $6300. Copies were distributed. Insurance is required by M & T Bank and Indian River HS. 5) OTS will have a PO Box in 2004. 6) Practice starts in April. 7) Part-time/occasional players will pay $35, not be assigned to a team, not get a shirt and hat, but will be the first players called on as subs. 8) OTS will have a rain #. Mike Carta, Senior Olympic/Tournament Chair, presented a rundown of known tournaments. Olney MD hosts tournaments in May (for 55’s and 60’s) and in July (for 65’s and 70’s). OTS plans to send a team in each category. Mike suggested that OTS host a tournament - perhaps in August at Sports at the Beach in Georgetown. At its last meeting, the OTS Board discussed eliminating playoffs, play more league games, and allow for rain date/make-ups at the end of the season. Attendees at this meeting rejected the idea. After considerable discussion, Ron Weber moved the following: the OTS schedule will be divided into 1st half and 2nd half; at the end of 1st half play, the Executive Board will assess team balance and make adjustments as needed; the 1st half champion will play the 2nd half champion in a single championship game. Seconded by Frank Whaples. Approved. Nick Spalaris shared the plans for the Night League. Sal Corrallo presented April ’04 spring training plans. Practice starts April 6 and continues on Tuesdays and Fridays 10AM-12 noon. Both Millsboro (M&T Bank) and Georgetown (Sports at the Beach) will be utilized. Players may go to either venue until their manager advises them differently. Ron Weber reported on the improvements scheduled for the M&T Bank field prior to spring training. In April, OTS will decide where to play League games. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM. Harriet Mair OTS Secretary