MEETING DATE: 

Wednesday November 12th, 2008

MEETING TYPE & PLACE:

GENERAL MEETING – Glendora VFW

Motion Brought By:

Brian Ward

2^nd:

Mike O’Brien

Yes:

18 (Unanimously Approved)

No:

0

·        Review Previous Meeting Minutes:  Frank reviewed the previous meeting minutes which included YAK Meeting, Fall Baseball Wrap-up, Ladies Auxiliary Donation, and Sign Sponsorship replacement.

·        Whitebirch Batting Cage: Frank reviewed that we advised Bill Fagan at the Township that we would commit $1,000 to cleaning up and making it operational and that we will get this done.  It was also brought up that we will need a “job box” and that we will also have to take down the trees that are close to the cage.  Steve has a work order in to take down the tree closest to the cage.

·        Finances: Joe reported financial information through this meeting which included a current balance of $8,211.65.

·        Whitebirch Field:  Steve advised that he, Rich & Frank sodded around home plate and Third Base at Whitebirch.  He also asked for another $100 to finish the fertilization at all fields which was approved unanimously 18-0.  Steve also advised that an area was left open so that we could install a PVC drain pipe which Tim said he has.

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·        Constitution Meeting: Saturday morning December 6^th at 10:00 AM was the date set for the Constitution Review meeting at the Glendora VFW.  This is everyone’s opportunity to make suggestions and be heard regarding how this league is run.  All are welcome and encouraged to attend. It was also noted that Alabama plays Florida in the SEC Championship game that night.

·        Registration Dates:  Registration dates for the 2009 season are 1/10, 1/31, 2/7 and 2/14 which are all Saturday’s and will be held at the Glendora VFW between 10:00AM and 12:00 Noon.  We will also have two evening registrations on 2/11 & 2/25 which will also be held at the VFW before our General Meetings from 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

·        Tryouts Date: The “Tryouts” date has been set for Saturday March 7^th with Sunday March 8^th being the rain date.

·        GT Winter Flyer:  Rich will get these dates submitted for the winter flyer.

·        Bases at Whitebirch:  Tim suggested that we change the bases at Whitebirch to the “peg” style which Rick will look into the cost.  All agreed that we should get this done once we know the cost.

·        Beef-N-Beverage:  The GLL 3^rd annual Beef-N-Beverage will be held Saturday January 24^th, 7:00 PM at the Glendora Fire Hall.  We will discuss in further detail at the next meeting.  Paul handed out tickets to all League officials.  This year the price of a ticket is $25.  Start Selling.

·        Outstanding Balance:  Paul advised that we have an outstanding balance at Sports Outlet for the Fall Baseball uniforms we purchased for the “Majors” who played in the Bellmawr Tournament.  We also issued Paul a $400 for the entrance fee to the Tournament which he paid.

·        Major Fall Baseball Team:  Henry, Paul and Mike R. Coached the Major Fall Baseball team to a 2^nd place finish in the Bellmawr Tournament.  Congratulations to all the Coaches & Players who did a great job and had a great tournament.  Thanks also for the nice turnout that came out and supported the team during some pretty cold games.

Motion Brought By:

Frank Plefka

2^nd:

Rich Rinaldi

Yes:

18

No:

0 (Unanimous)

MEETING DATE: 

Wednesday October 8th, 2008

MEETING TYPE & PLACE:

GENERAL MEETING – Glendora VFW

Motion Brought By:

N/A

2^nd:

N/A

Yes:

N/A

No:

N/A

·        Review Previous Meeting Minutes: No official minutes to review but Frank did review that elections took place last meeting and there is a new Board which is listed above.  This is the first meeting of the new Board.

·        Fall Baseball: Fall baseball is ending this weekend for the Pony and Minor divisions – 2008 saw a great turnout in those divisions.  The Major Fall-Ball team will start play in the Bellmawr Tournament next Friday night October 17^th and will also play Saturday & Sunday (18^th & 19^th).

·        YAK Meeting: Frank attended the YAK meeting which consisted mostly of avenues on how to get things/improvements done.  One issue brought up was that there will be a legitimate system on how to handle “emergencies” in the right manner and order.  Next meeting is 2/4/09 at the Center.

·        Finances: Joe reported financial information through this meeting.

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·        Ladies Auxiliary: Special thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary whose annual donation this year was over $9K.  All of us at the GLL appreciate the hard work and support given to us by the Ladies Auxiliary – Great Job.

·        Sign Replacement: It was brought up that we will have an expense and need to replace quite a few signs that were broken from the end of the season through Fall Baseball.  All signs have been taken down now and it was also brought up that we should remove all signs at the end of the season as previously done.

·        Scoreboard: Harry will talk to Sports Outlet about possibly sponsoring a Scoreboard.  They get money through their suppliers who have programs that could help us do this.

·        Upcoming Meetings: At the next meeting we will set a date to discuss and review the Constitution and any additions, deletions or changes.  This will include issues like playing rules, tournaments, and age brackets.

·        Beef-N-Beverage:  The 3^rd annual GLL Beef-N-Beverage is set for Saturday January 24^th at the Glendora Fire Hall.  The ticket prices this year will be $25 and we will incorporate a bigger part of our members and community for supplies & food.

Motion Brought By:

Frank Plefka

2^nd:

Rich Rinaldi

Yes:

14

No:

0 (Unanimous)