FPWSL - League Meeting Minutes

June 29, 2009
Present: Patty Inacker – Chair
Susan Zawislak - Secretary
Holly Hill – Commissioner

Dreamers – Michele Arias
Dymond Gurlz – Val Slott
Extra Innings – Chris Soda, Andrea Jack
Girard Vet – Cindy Balzer
Peaches – Tarya Levin
Sisterspace – Jocelyn Ang
Buckets/Vesuvio – Joan Rodzwic, Elena Farma, Cheryl Culver
Simons 369’ers - Karen Franz, Karen Bartsch, Stacy Barber

Chris Soda thanked everyone for their participation in the June Lottery. As of 6/28/09 there were 21 winners. Chris identified all winners and then distributed winning tickets and funds to team representatives present. Although all sold tickets had been identified due to game cancellations some of the lottery money had not been turned in. Chris will follow up with those teams and have a final tally by next meeting. Chris indicated that the league’s profit would be approx. $2100.00.

Holly was still trying to get details. Will follow up and get back to Susan. Sandra was not present at the meeting.

All eight teams’ rosters have been received. Sisterspace Team Roster did not have signatures – they will have signatures by next meeting.

Patty indicated that teams with an outstanding balance had been contacted and would be resolved within the next week or two.

A draft copy of By Laws was handed out and there was discussion of positions desired for 2010. The group decided to ask for Nominations for the following positions with a vote scheduled for the next meeting 7/20/09.

Chair – 2 yr. term
Co Chair – 2 yr. term
Secretary – 2 yr. term
Treasurer - 2 yr. term
Commissioner – 1 yr. term

Patty has indicated that she will not seek Chair position in 2010; Susan had expressed interest in 1 more year and will follow up with Jill with her interest for 2010. Depending on interest from other candidates terms may have to be adjusted or positions will remain vacant.

The group also decided that anyone interested in a league board position should send their name and desired position to league email address fpwsl@yahoo.com. Nominees will also be asked to be present at the next league meeting (7/20/09).

Susan will follow up with email to all team contacts providing details / information that should be forwarded to all players.

Due to the limited number of slots for regular season make up games playoffs will be limited to single game eliminations. An email was sent to all team contacts to discuss with their teams there preference of scheduling regular season games vs. playoffs.

5 teams voted in favor of scheduling playoffs
2 teams voted in favor of scheduling all regular season games eliminating playoffs.
1 team abstained

After some discussion it was decided to schedule make up games with teams that had least games played getting . All make up games as of today (9 plus 3 protested innings) were able to be scheduled with the exception of EI vs PE. The protested innings will be scheduled after next game with BU @ EI if time / light allows.

It was agreed that no other regular season games will be rescheduled due to weather or poor field conditions after 6/29/09.

There was a discussion and decision to change players’ eligibility for playoffs to 3 games this season.

Buckets
Tara – L
Jane – M
Erin – XL
Kat – L (injured since selection)

Girard Vet
Martha Michael – L
Tahirah Turner – L
Sharon Benjamin – L

Dreamers
Lura Jenkins – XL
Diane McGuire – L
Lisa Iamomaco – M

Simons 369’s
Lori Micosia – S
Jennifer Leonard – M
Stephanie Mills – L

Extra Innings
Mary Alice – XL
Anne Marie Scola – L
Jen Ciaccio – L

Sisterspace
Monica Halter - L
Kim Howes - M
Tina Chiu - M

Peaches
Donna - XL
Eva - L
Lavette - S

Dymond Gurlz
Rachel Bausinger – M
Nichole Cousins – S
Krista Hewes _ XL

As in the past, each team nominates one coach, scorekeeper and player of the year along with testimonial for selection. The team reps were then asked to vote on two of the nominees for each category. The following names were presented and the winners for each will be identified at either our End of Year Celebration or All Star Game:

Next league meeting – scheduled: Monday, July 20, 2009 at 6:30PM
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Meeting Minutes June 1, 2009
Present: Patty Inacker – Chair
Susan Zawislak - Secretary
Jill Roberts – Treasurer
Holly Hill – Commissioner

Dreamers – Michele Arias
Dymound Gurlz – Val Slott
Extra Innings – Chris Soda, Andrea Jack
Girard Vet – Chris Belton
Peaches – Donna Williams
Sisterspace – Sandra Davidson, Jocelyn Ang
Vesuvio – Tara Williams, Alana Knapp, Elena, Cheryl Culver
Simons 369’ers - Karen Franz

At the league meeting on 5/11/09 Donna informed the group that our Geocities Free Web page was being cancelled. Donna has since had some time to investigate and is confident that our free Web page (current web site for FPWSL) will be available throughout our current season. Donna also informed the group that the domain name of FPWSL is available in .com and .net. After some discussion Donna indicated that she would be willing to purchase domain and create a new FPWSL new web site in the off season.

The group recommended and unanimously approved that in September 2009, Donna purchase, create and maintain new domain (FPWSL.com). The cost would be approximately $9.99/year with a monthly service fee of $4.49/month.

A game (VE vs EI) was recently protested due to the Open Substitution Rule. After a review the protest was upheld and the game will be rescheduled from inning of protest on June 21, 2009. The FPWSL will be responsible for paying umpire.

The protest brought about the discussion of old Competitive and Recreational Rules currently posted on the web site. The teams were asked to vote on their preference of keeping Open Substitution Rule overriding the ASA rule with regards to substituting.

Five team representatives were in favor of keeping Open Substitution and two teams opposed. The Open Substitution Rule will be kept in League Rules. The group also agreed to update League Rules with the deletion of Competitive Rules, updating umpire fees, changing hotline number and then forwarding updated Rules to umpires.

Jill reminded everyone that all league fees were due by May 10^th. There are three teams with outstanding balances – all other league fees have been deposited. Jill then reviewed the budget that was presented at the meeting on 5/11/09. The following items were reviewed and discussed:

After some discussion, Donna made a motion to approve the 2009 Budget as listed above, Tara seconded and 2009 Budget was unanimously approved by the group.

Susan informed the group that Belmont Mansion was holding Friday, 7/31/09 ($1500.00), AJ had agreed to DJ (200.00) and food costs would be approx. 500.00. In order to have the End of Year Celebration financially self supported we would need to sell approx. 100 tickets at $25.00 each. Most teams felt support would be between 7 – 12 players with the exception of Girard Vet who felt no one from their team would be attending. There was some discussion as to why Girard Vet would not participate and Chris felt nothing could be done at this time to change their minds.

Due to the low numbers and uncertainty of attendance it was decided not to use Belmont Mansion this year. Holly will look into place in Chestnut Hill on Germantown Avenue and Sandra will check with Vesuvio Restaurant. Both Holly and Sandra will get back to Susan within the next couple of days.

If nothing is confirmed by the next meeting – there will be no formal End of Year Celebration. Awards will be given out at all Star Game.

All Star Game is being scheduled for Sunday, July 26^th at 11AM on Field 3. Field 3 was chosen for shade. Each team was asked to select 3 players – this would give 12 players on each team. All Stars will be playing All Stars this year. All Stars will be randomly assigned to a team. Patty asked to make sure everyone was aware that Teammates may not be playing together this year. The coach of the year will be asked to coach one All Star team and the runner up will be asked to coach the other team.

As in the past, teams were also asked to have teams select and vote for Scorekeeper, Player of the Year, and Coach of the Year awards.

Teams were asked to have selections for (All Stars, Score Keeper, Coach & Player of the Year) by June 29, 2009 at the next scheduled league meeting.

Chris and Donna thanked everyone for the wonderful support. Due to the recent game cancellations not everyone was able to collect tickets or money from teammates. Deadline would be extended another week. Winners will be posted on the Web site. There was approximately $2700. 00 collected at the meeting and 250 tickets were returned.

Several teams were prepared to turn in Team Rosters but due to all game cancellations due to weather or poor field conditions the deadline was postponed until June 15, 2009.

The group voted and unanimously agreed to extend deadline until June 15, 2009.

We have received interest from several women and names were distributed to Dymond Gurlz and Sisterspace. As of this date, we have rec‘d approx. 25 inquiries, 11 have been picked up, 5 not able to commit this season, and 9 still hoping to join a team. Roster deadline had been postponed till June 15^th. If any team picked new players before Roster deadline they may still have an opportunity to reach game played quota they will be eligible for playoffs.

There was some discussion regarding the miscommunication of field conditions on Sunday, 5/17/09. Neither of the teams were made aware of the poor field conditions until arriving at the fields and the 12PM game was not cancelled on the Hotline until after 11AM. There was also a discussion regarding possibility that weekday games be cancelled before 5PM. Anyone traveling a distance is usually on the road before 5PM. Patty apologized for any inconvenience and indicated that when possible the Hotline would be updated before 5PM. Patty also mentioned that that before any game is called, someone goes to the field to check field conditions, weather reports in Philadelphia and surrounding areas are checked before decision is made. The group all agreed that this is and has been a concern for years. Unfortunately, this year in particular we have had an unusual amount of rain outs / or unplayable field conditions.

Restrooms at Fields – Discussion regarding possibility of getting keys for rest rooms. Patty will look into and get back ASAP.

Meeting Minutes: May 11, 2009
Present: Patty Inacker – Chair
Susan Zawislak - Secretary
Dreamers – Michele Arias
Dymond Gurlz – Val Slott
Extra Innings – Andrea Jack
Girard Vet – no one attended
Peaches – Donna Williams
Sisterspace – Sandra Davidson, Jocelyn Ang
Vesuvio – Joan Rodzwic
Simons 369’ers - no one attended

Patty thanked everyone for there support – we had a great turnout and everyone seemed to have a good time. Group agreed it was a great way to open the season.

Lottery tickets have been distributed to all teams with the exception of Girard Vet and Simons. Susan will deliver to Simons at Wednesday’s game (5/13/09) and make arrangements with Girard Vet. Everyone was asked to have money and tickets back to Donna Williams (Peaches) or Chris Soda (Extra Innings) by Sunday, May 31^st. Lottery begins on June 1^st with evening PA 3 digit number. Each team was assigned 125 tickets at a cost of $5/ticket. If all tickets are sold - fundraiser could provide the league with approx. $4000.00. Success is dependent on everyone’s participation. Donna and Chris will track all sales and winners. There will be a follow up discussions at the June 1^st meeting confirming winning ticket payouts.

To ensure communication and consistency in league, a draft document of new By Laws was distributed for review and discussion. Some suggestions were made to limit Board member positions to Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. It was also discussed that these positions should be a 2 year term elected and approved by league. Team Reps agreed to update their team members and provide some feedback at next meeting for review and approval. Our Goal is to have By Laws and positions approved by August 2009 and to be effective for the 2010 season. (copy attached).

The group voted and unanimously approved electing three positions for a two year term. Positions will be Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

There was discussion regarding the leagues current finances and past end of year celebrations. Due to the limited budget this year and concern for start up next year, the group was asked to vote on End of Year Celebration being self supported or league funded.

A vote was taken for End of Year Celebration to be self supporting and approved by Donna (Peaches), Joan (Vesuvio/Buckets), Val (Dymond Gurlz), AJ (Extra Innings), Sandra (Sisterspace), and Michele (Dreamers).

Susan expressed an interest in End of Year celebration event and offered to send an email looking for team volunteers. The volunteers will provide suggestions along with financial information for event at the next league meeting. It was agreed that nothing would be scheduled or purchased without approval from league. Any out of pocket costs incurred without league approval would be at the individuals expense.

There was a lengthy discussion regarding the need for team representation at each league meeting. Some of the major topics were that Team Representation would:

A motion was made to require a Team Representative to attend each / every league meeting and was unanimously approved. It was further agreed that a Team will be fined $25.00 for each missed meeting. These fines will be collected before the team’s next scheduled game. If money is not collected prior to that game – team will be forced to forfeit. Team will be responsible for the umpire’s fees in addition to the $25.00 fine.

This new policy will be effective June 1, 20009. It was also decided that the Board members attendance will not be considered as Team Representation and their vote is separate from Team’s vote. The three positions that were identified were Patty (Chair), Susan (Secretary) and Jill (Treasurer).

Jill was not able to attend meeting but prepared and sent a Financial Report for 2008 and draft budget for 2009 to team contacts and Board Members on Sunday, May 10^th for review. The 2008 finances were reviewed and Patty gave information and clarification of the following items:

Group discussed the 2009 projected costs and noted lowering field rental, increase in field maintenance due to purchase of lime and additional tools, eliminating concessions, potty, security fees and Belmont Ball costs. There will be new cost of Web Site – approx. $120.00 annually (see minutes below).

Also not mentioned was ASA Insurance Cost of $200.00. Susan will provide information for Jill to update league costs.

Donna informed that group that we will be losing our free web page (geocities) in the near future. She had recently received notice of free services being cancelled. Donna welcomes support from anyone in league with recommendations or suggestions. Donna indicated that an annual web page cost could run around $120. ( $60 activation fee and a $5 monthly fee). Donna will do more research and provide update at next meeting.

Due to last week’s rain outs we have six games that need to be rescheduled. Patty provided the group with dates and asked that all team confirm by Friday, 5/15/09. Confirmed dates will be posted on the web site. Patty also indicated that any more make up games will have to be scheduled on Sundays. Teams may be asked to play double headers to get games in before playoffs.

Rules – a copy of League Rules from 2006 was handed out at meeting. Umpire fees, hotline number and competitive rules will be revised or omitted. Everyone was asked to review and send changes or suggestions to Susan. (copy attached)

ASA Insurance Forms – league application form was submitted. A fee of $200.00 was paid by Susan. 2009 ASA Rule Books and Scorebooks were hand delivered to all teams.

New Hotline #215 464-2503 - Cancellations / delays will be available by 8:30 AM on Sundays and 5PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Patty will be on vacation 5/13 thru 5/25/09. Joan will be updating Hotline in her absence.

League fees – final payment was due 5/10/09 –If fees have not been submitted - Jill has asked that all checks be sent to her home address

Lottery Tickets and money should be returned by May 31, 2009 – drawing begins June 1, 2009

Patty has contacted Fairmount Park to see about Rest Room being opened in Snack Shack

Next league meeting – scheduled: Monday, June 1^st at 6:30
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Present: Patty Inacker , Jill Roberts, Donna Williams, Susan Zawislak
Dreamers – Michele Arias
Dymound Gurlz – Val Slott
Extra Innings – Chris Soda
Girard Vet – Beth Berger, Jill Costa, Chris Belton
Peaches – Holly Hill
Sisterspace – Sandra Davidson
Vesuvio – Elena Farma, Cheryl Culver
369’ers - not able to attend
New players – Sawnique Clark, Tanya Balmer

Packets were handed out to each team representative. Each packet consisted of 20 copies of all Field Permit for 2009 Season. Susan took packet for Simons 369.

Jill collected team league fees - each team was asked to have $375. 00 (50%) today and balance will be due by May 10, 2009.

After some discussion and review of existing playing rule the group decided unanimously to keep the same rule as 2008. The rule states that a player must play one full inning in at least 5 games to be eligible for playoffs. We also discussed and decided as a league not to mandate a league rule about playing time since each team is responsible individually to pay their league fees.

New hotline #215 464-2503 will be operational on Opening Day. Cancellations / delays will be available by 8:30 AM on Sundays and 5PM on Wednesdays and Fridays.

This tournament will be our league opener on Friday, 4/24/09. Each team will play 2 innings and start with 2 balls and two strikes. Umpires will be volunteers with games schedule to start at 6:30PM. Everyone was asked to meet on Field 5 where the first four teams will be picked randomly. Games will be held on Fields 3 & 5. Games should last no more that ½ hour.

Games will be cancelled if rain has not ended by 3PM. Hotline number will not be activated until Opening Day, Sunday, 4.26/09.

Patty indicated that the schedule had been finalized and sent to team contacts and umpires. She thanked everyone for the cooperation in changing schedule from a 16 games per team to a 14 game schedule that has each team playing every team 2 times. Patty also commented that the schedule is available on website and thanked Donna for posting so quickly.

Jill spoke with Cathy from CBL Liberty Classic Tournament who offered FPWSL a fundraising opportunity of approximately $1500. Two teams from the league would have to commit to participate in tournament (entry fees would not be discounted) and sell add space. Jill indicated that she’d be available to discuss further if anyone was interested.

Donna and Chris offered to take the lead on Lottery Fundraiser. Everyone thought it was a great idea but wanted to discuss details with their teams before committing to sell 125 tickets. It was agreed that email would be sent to team contacts with fundraising details. The league could make approx. $5000 with a cost of $100 depending on number of winning tickets.

There will be 1000 tickets - numbered from 000 to 999
Tickets will be sold for $5.00 each
Each team will be responsible for 125 tickets ($625.00)
Winning number will be PA Daily Number Evening (3 digit straight only)
Lottery will run June 1 thru June 30, 2009
Daily winning ticket would pay $25.00 (Monday - Friday)
Weekend winning ticket would pay $40.00 (Saturday and Sunday)

Group discussed possible reasons for keeping deadline in late June for submitting team rosters. No one had any concern s / objections about moving deadline to June 1, 2009. An electronic copy of league blank form will be sent to team contacts. Completed rosters must be turned into Patty Inacker.

Donna Williams informed the group that this year scores will be submitted electronically on the website. (http://www.oocities.org/fpwsl/)

A new tab has been placed under FPWSL logo. Donna asked that all game scores be submitted within 48 hours of completed game. BOTH TEAMS should submit their scores (which is different than previous) and each team for each game should submit the date, the field #, the winner, the loser and score. No one expressed any concerns / issues for new process.

Two new players (Shawnique and Tanya) attended meeting. Both women agreed to wait until end of meeting to discuss team possibilities. A list with new players was also distributed to teams’ still needing players.

Jill Robert, the new treasurer, and Patty indicated that they have had a couple of discussions regarding the leagues finances and past business practices prior to this meeting. Due to the leagues limited resources, the field permits were paid from Patty’s personal account and will be reimbursed when funds are available. They had a couple of suggestions, such as scheduling league meetings throughout the year for planning and budgeting, financial commitment from teams for upcoming season by December and creating by laws with specific financial requirements for volunteer support for all league activities. Patty also commented that in the past, there was limited financial accountability to members who volunteered to assist in league social functions and fundraising. It was also noted that there have been numerous people who have donated both their time and financial support for league functions.

There was a lengthy discussion on last year’s league’s financial documentation. Jill indicated that she had no affiliation with the league last year but would follow up with Deb Kennedy and try to put together a statement with costs as well as an estimated budget for 2009 for the next meeting.

Monday, 5/11/09 at 6:30PM
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Board Positions
Patty thanked everyone for their past service and welcomed the following women to new / current positions:
Chair – Patty Inacker
Co Chair – Joan Rodzwic
Secretary – Susan Zawislak
Treasurer – Jill Roberts
Web Master – Donna Williams
Committee – Fundraising, recruitment and social
Last year a group had expressed interest in taking the lead in different Committees. Patty asked everyone to discuss with their teams and see if there was an interest in volunteering for any or all of these committees. She also mentioned that Jordon from Sister Space had offered to take the lead for end of year celebration.
Teams
Eight teams have confirmed for the 2009 Season. Seven teams from last year are returning and one new team being managed by Chris Soda.
Amanda indicated that the league had received several emails from people inquiring about playing softball this season. Patty will forward these names and contact information to the three teams that expressed interest in new players by this weekend.
Fields
Permits have been submitted for fields #2 and #5 for Sunday 10AM and 12PM, Wednesday and Friday 6:30PM slots. Although applications have been filed – fields have not been confirmed. Total amount for all slots was $2000.
League Fees
League fees for this year were set at $750.00/team. Fees include league fees, field maintenance and eight new softballs for home games. Teams will be responsible for all umpire fees except Championship Game. Umpire cost will be $40.00/game. Teams were asked to bring 50% of fees ($375.00) to next meeting, April 15, 2009. League fees must be paid in full by May 10, 2009.
Exception Dates
The group discussed possibility of eliminating Sunday slot and adding Wednesday due to holidays and tournaments. That option was declined due to Sundays being the only time teams can socialize. Scheduling games on both Mothers and Fathers day was discussed - no one thought their teams would have any objections so this year both these Sundays will be used for scheduling games.
Games will not be scheduled on Memorial Day Weekend or 4th of July Weekend. (Friday and Sunday). Games will be scheduled on both Mothers and Fathers Day this year.
Teams will have 2 exception dates and have been asked to submit those requests to email address fairmountparkwomenssoftball@yahoo.com by next Wednesday 3/25/09 .
It was agreed that If teams need 3rd exception date – league will consider if one of their exceptions is used for Liberty Bell or Angels Tournament.
If all exceptions have been received by 3/25/09 a draft schedule would be available by March 31, 2009.
Tournaments
Patty had been contacted by sponsors from both Liberty Bell Classic (Cathy Harris 6/27 & 6/28) and Angles on Third (Chrisy Taylor July). Both have asked for cooperation and support from our league for assistance. They inquired about possibility of not scheduling any league games on tournament dates and asked if league would encourage team participation in tournament. Kathy Harris discussed possibility of discounting entrance fees and other possibilities for fundraising.
A couple of teams expressed interest in participating – Patty will get more details and follow up. Teams will use exception dates if interested in participating in one or both of tournaments.
222 Tournament
Patty informed the group that our permits will not include Friday, 4/24/09 for 2-2-2 season opener. We would need four fields for this tournament. The group agreed that tournament will be scheduled if no additional fees are required. Patty will talk to Joe Callen and follow up at next meeting.
End of Season Celebration
Jordan was not able to attend this meeting but told Patty that the Grove that was discussed last meeting was not available for July 26th end of year picnic. The Grove also had other restrictions such as no DJ permitted, insurance was required, picnic area would be shared with other groups and the softball field was small.
Some other options for consideration that were mentioned for informal gathering were FDR Park, St. Marys Church or Vesuvio.
Topic will be discussed at next meeting.
All Star Game
Group discussed possibility of All Star Game being scheduled in middle of the season. This year the All Star s will play All Stars. Everyone was asked to get feedback from their team for discussion and decision at next meeting.
Hotline
Hotline was eliminated last year. Still researching / discussing options for communication with delays and or cancellation of games due to weather or poor field conditions. A phone tree was suggested and discussed for team communication. Patty noted that in the past games have been called by 5PM and Hotline would be updated. She indicated that Fred from field maintenance usually arrives at fields by 4:15 to get fields ready for the evening games. If he did not feel fields were playable – they would be cancelled. There was some discussion about cancelling earlier due to travel distance for some of the players. The concern for earlier cancellation was that you run the risk of cancelling a game and weather changes or field could be made playable.
Patty also reminded everyone that the umpire makes the call to cancel at game time when teams have arrived at the field and when weather changes during the game.
Scores reporting will now be sent via email to fairmountparkwomenssoftball@yahoo.com before next scheduled game.
Team Contact Forms
Each team was asked to complete and return Team Contact form before end of meeting.
Practice Times & Fields
Everyone was reminded that these times are for prior to Opening Day. Each team was asked to pick or was assigned in no representative was present:
Team
Dreamers, Wednesday Field #2 6PM
Vesuvio, Sunday Field #2 12PM
369, Sunday Field #5 10AM
New Team, Friday Field #5 6PM
Diamond Girls, Sunday Field #5 12PM
Peaches, Friday Field #2 6PM
Girard Vet, Sunday Field #2 10AM

Other Topics
Opening Day scheduled for April 26, 2009
Donna Williams will be updating Web Page again this year
Next League Meeting – 4/15/09 – 7PM – Mercer Hall
Team Exception Dates should be sent to fairmountparkwomenssoftball@yahoo.com by 3/25/09

Action Items
Patty - follow up with Liberty Bell Classic and Angles on Third Tournament / Field Permits / 222 Opener

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Open Board Positions
Patty stated that this season there are several open board positions. She gave a brief description of responsibilities for Secretary, Treasurer and Commissioner. She also commented that the individuals that held these positions last year have offered there assistance to transition during the 2009 season.
Joan R. indicated that she would like to shadow Patty as Chair this year and Susan Zawislak volunteered for Secretary Position. Patty indicated that Jill Roberts indicated interest in Treasurer Position if no other active member volunteered.
Committees (fundraising, recruitment, social)
There was some discussion regarding fundraising last year. Patty commented that there where some great ideas for these committees and thanked everyone involved for their support and participation. She also noted that the more people that got involved the more successful these projects would become.
League Meetings
Patty felt that there should be at least 3 more meetings scheduled prior to opening day. There was discussion about where and when follow up meetings would be scheduled. The next meeting was confirmed for 7PM on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at same location.
Teams & Rosters
Last day for submitting final rosters is Sunday, June 28, 2009
Umpires
Patty commented that Tony will keep same price as last year $40/game. She asked about the rotation of umpires last season and everyone seemed okay with selection of umpires for each game. Patty indicated that if there were not concerns or objections she would confirm with Tony again for this season.
Fields
There was a discussion regarding fields used last year (3 & 5) – no one had any issues only commented that the fields were very well maintained and usually always ready before game time. Field 2 was discussed briefly but due to poor water drainage group was hesitant to secure.
Scheduling of Games
Games will be scheduled same times and days as last year. Sunday, 10AM and 12PM, Wednesday and Friday nights with 6:30PM start.
Opening Day
Opening day will be scheduled for Sunday, April 26th. Discussed scheduling 2-2-2 on Friday before Opening day to open 2009 season.

Championship Game / All Star Game
Championship game will be scheduled for separate day. Discussed Friday – no later than Friday, July 24th. All Star game will be scheduled for Sunday, July 26th with some type of picnic near Belmont Mansion (Grove). All Stars would play each other depending on number of teams in league.
End of Season Celebration
There was discussion having both formal and informal celebration. Patty indicated there was no league preference as long as there was a group of individuals that are willing to take on each celebration.
Hotline
Last year the league decided to cancel the Hotline due to the costs. There was discussion about options to pursue for this season. Jordan will look into Sister Space phone and Abny will look into Twitter.
Teams this Year
Nothing has been confirmed as yet but Dreamers may only field one team and there was a possibility of a new team coming into the league. Patty will follow up and report back at next meeting.
Each team was asked to bring a minimum of $100.00 deposit to the March 18th Meeting. Total fees will be determined after confirmation of teams for 2009 season.
Action Items
Patty: confirm number of teams for 2009, field permits, umpires
Jordon: Sister Space phone line; All Star picnic (Grove)
Abny: look into Twitter