Mixed Metro Pool League
GENERAL MEETING
Almon Billiards, Halifax
May 10, 2005
Attendance
Dave Doolittle’s - Darlene Laidlaw
Dooly’s Burn B - Ricky Barros
Loca’s A & B - Mike Cann
Almon A - Vikki Rowden
Cap’t Eli’s - Christa Cormier
Almon B - Connie Lynch
Shannon A - Connie Grover
Dooly’s Kempt - Absent
Shannon B - Liliane Poirier
Brewster’s - Absent
Dooly’s Burn A - Bill Hiltz
Spryfield A - Absent
Jennifer has just returned and did not have time to type minutes from previous meeting. The minutes were read from notes and passed by Liliane and Darlene. There were no objections.
New Business
Constitution change – There was a suggestion that Angie be given a vote, as a member of the executive, so the executive will still have 3 votes with the President breaking any ties. The PR person is not even listed as a member of the executive. If a change is to be made we would like to see an amendment that the PR person only votes if two executive positions are held by one person.
Motion – To allow the public relations position to have a vote when any two executive positions are held by one person. The motion was made by Liliane and seconded by Darlene. All were in favor of the motion with none opposed. The motion passed.
No changes to the rules. There was a discussion about ball in hand. The rule was clarified that you may position the cue ball with your hand or the cue. You may use a forward motion with your cue as long as the tip does not come into contact with the cue ball.
A reminder that you cannot lose your break in the MMPL. A foul on the break is a re-break.
Copies of the minutes, constitution, bylaws and code of ethics are available on the Internet. It was decided to save money by not copying these this year. Anyone who does not have access to the internet or would like a copy please see the executive and one will be provided.
On the official rosters we would like the names and the phone numbers for all players. Please check off any players that are rookies.
We have 13 teams which means there will be a bye for every team. In the past we decided that we would not accept new teams if this made the number of teams uneven but in the spirit of the MMPL we are turning away any teams this year. Eastside and Dooly’s Bedford were both contacted and advised that there was a meeting tonight and attendance was mandatory if they wanted to submit teams. Neither team are here so there will not be teams for these clubs this year.
The executive was discussing whether or not another meeting was necessary before the start of play. Another meeting is not necessary, we will leave team packages at the home club on the night of play. All the teams will be called and we will let you know where you will playing.
Shannon B will be considered a new team as they only have 2 returning players. Both Dooly’s Burnside A and B have at least 6 returning players and are not considered new. Both Loca’s A & B are new teams. New teams were reminded that they must pay a $200.00 bond.
There will be 3 weeks of playoffs ending September 7, 2005 with play on Mondays and Wednesdays. There will be 3 playoff divisions with 4 teams in the A and B divisions and 5 teams in the C division.
Regular play starts on May 25.
Dues, bonds and rosters are due at the next meeting on June 20, 2005. There are no changes to the fees, trophy requirements or fines from last year. All the information will be included with the team packages. Please don’t forget to circle your team name when faxing scoresheets. We are also asking that you write down who paid on your scoresheets so the league has a record should there be any discrepancies. Every team will be provided with all rosters without phone numbers.
Meeting was adjourned.
Jennifer Rowden
Secretary, M.M.P.L.