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June, 2008
Covil Estates

 

BOARD MEETING

WILMINGTON SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Covil Estates, June 26, 2008

 

Attending: Phil Rose, Joe Seme, Harry Rowe, George Wesoloski, Mike Fleming. and Gerry Paige.

 

President Joe Seme called the meeting to order at 3:03 PM.

 

Minutes of the previous meeting, March 27/April 17, were approved as posted on the website.

 

Treasurer Report: All players have paid the annual membership dues. The team balances are: Eagles, $142.27; Osteos, $291.78; Roosters, $254.11; Terminators, $162.92; Batter Up, $889.78; Cardinals, $567.99; Champions, $973.91; Legends, $1,497.69; Navigators, $639.23; and  Patriots, $986.85. The League balance is $11,329.

 

It was moved, seconded and approved to authorize Mike to establish a $5,000 CD for one year at a bank offering today’s best interest rate.

 

Commissioners Report: 

1) Phil reported that he has had complaints from players in the Atlantic Division regarding the frequent      cancellation of games.

2) Ball fields to be used next season will likely be the County Park in Castle Hayne and the Cape Fear     Optimists Club field on North Kerr.

3) The township of Carey is organizing a senior softball league and has asked Phil to be their adviser.

 

Presidents Report: A discussion was held regarding the age minimum of 53 for participation. Young players who are not retired results in frequent game cancellations. Raising the age limit and consolidating the league could result in possible serious injuries. After a lengthy discussion, no conclusion could be reached, and it was decided to make no changes.

 

Old Business:  An organization chart was presented and approved as follows:

 

                           

Pres. Atlantic Div -  Commissioner,  League Pres.  V.Pres., Treas.,  Secre.-  Pres. Coastal Div.

             ▐                (Seven Member Board Includes Division League Presidents)               ▐        

             ▐                                                                                                                                        ▐        

             ▐                                                                                                                                        ▐        

   Eagles      Roosters                                                                                                  Batter Up     Legends     

   Osteos     Terminators                                                                                         Cardinals      Navigators  

                                                                                                                                  Champions    Patriots

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gerry Paige was nominated as the only candidate for President of the Atlantic Division and approved.

 

Mike Abernathy was nominated as candidate for President of the Coastal Division, but it was unclear if other players in the Coastal Division have been nominated. The Secretary will poll the Coastal Division managers for possible other nominees and will report to the Board if there are others.         

 

Rule Changes:

Rule 5.3  (Game length) – Will be modified to read one and one half hours.

Rule 7.3  ( Contact) – Will be modified to provide for a chalk line to be drawn at second base to remind runners to avoid contact at second base and allowing the runner to run by the base and over the line.

 

Rule Additions:

Rule 4.8 (Part Time Players) – Part time players are welcome provided they have paid the annual membership dues in full and have been accepted by a team manager to play in our league.

Rule 4.9 (Injured Player) – An injured player at the start of a game may elect to play only offense or defense (American Disability Rule). A player injured during the game may leave the game and elect to play only offense or defense without penalty of an out should he miss his turn at bat due to the injury.

Rule 5.9 (One Up) – The “one up rule” is being tested by the Atlantic Division. The rule states that a team may score two home runs in the first inning. Any succeeding home run will be considered a single hit. In the following innings the losing team may hit home runs until they are one run ahead (one up) at which time further home runs will be singles.

Rule 5.10 (Catch Up) – The “catch up rule” is being tested by the Atlantic Division. The rule states that a team losing by 15 runs prior to the end of the fifth inning can score an unlimited number of runs until they have tied the score.

 

New Business: In order to raise additional funds to defray the costs of a National Team, George proposed the idea of a yearbook. The yearbook would consist of pictures, articles and advertising. Harry and George were designated by the Board to explore the possibility of producing a yearbook for this season and will report their recommendation at the next Board meeting.

 

The date of the next Board meeting will be Thursday, Aug. 21st at 3PM at Covil Estates.

 

The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 PM

 

Respectfully,

 

George Wesoloski, Secretary

 

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