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February 3, 2010
Breaktime Bar & Grill

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
WILMINGTON SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Attending: Phil Rose, Harry Rowe, George Wesoloski, Mike Fleming, Gerry Paige, Mike Abernathy and approximately 80 softball members.

Vice President Harry Rowe opened the meeting at 10:35 AM. A quorum was established and minutes of the previous annual meeting were approved as posted on the website.

Harry recognized the years of contributions made by the League Founder and Commissioner, Phil Rose. He then introduced the Board of Directors and asked all new softball candidates for the 2010 season to introduce themselves.

Commissioner Report  –  Phil Rose
Website – Phil reminded everyone to view the website (www.wilmingtonseniorsoftball.com) for information and updates.

Schedules – Senior Games will take place on April 20 & 22
                    Raleigh State Games will be played on Sept. 13, 14, and 15

League Schedule – Player draft will take place on Thursday, March 23 & 25
                               Team practices will start on Tuesday, March 30
                               The first regular season game will be on April 27
                               Summer breaks will be two weeks two in July

Fields: Empie #1, Ogden, Godwin Stadium (maybe), Robert Strange at 8th and Nunn, Robert Strange at Market & 10th St., and Veterans. Phil introduced John Rancke, Athletic Supervisor for the City of Wilmington who gave a status report on the new Olsen Park (five fields) softball complex.

Rules: Phil reviewed the rules regarding: 1) running to the orange bag at first, 2) home plate force out rule and running to the outside home plate, 3) the penalty for use of an illegal bat, 4) the chalk line at second base to avoid second base collisions, 5) non-mandatory use of the pitchers mask.

Treasurer’s Report – Mike Fleming reported on the team balances as follows: Eagles $0, Terminators $132.92, Osteos $56.98, Roosters $19.11, Champions $1,033.85, Batter Up $794.08, Legends $1,253.24, Jiffy Lube $1,088.63, Patriots $549.03.

Funds on hand as of Dec. 31:   Team Balances     $6,212.32
                                           League Balance    $8,069.24
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                                                    Total         $14,281.56

Budget 2010 – There will be no increase in membership dues for 2010. It will remain at $75.00 in anticipation of 160 players. The budget for 2010 was displayed, discussed, moved, seconded and approved.

 

INCOME AND EXPENSES AND PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2010
                                                2009                     2010
EXPENSE                              ACTUAL        BUDGETED
Softball                                $820                    $850
Umpire Fees                         $6,620             $7,600
State Tournament Fees           $600                  $1,000
Sponsor Plaques                    $40                       $0
Insurance                             $820                    $900
Website                               $117                      $0
Picnic                                 $72                        $75
Advertising                           $400                    $200
Gifts/Memorials                    $100                    $100
Refunds                              $220                    $150
Office & Miscellaneous          $300                    $300
Equipment                              $0                      $500                       
                      Totals        $10,214           $11,125

Income                             $11,775           $12,000
Players @ $75                   157                         160

Atlantic Division President’s  Report –  Gerry Paige
Gerry Paige announced his resignation in order to rotate the Division presidency so that the Atlantic and Coastal Division Presidents would not be replaced in the same year. He asked all managers of the Atlantic Division to nominate a candidate for Atlantic Division President. The Board of Directors will review the candidates and vote on the replacement.

Coastal Division President’s Report – Mike Abernathy
Mike reported on a recent meeting with the managers of the Coastal Division. 1) They suggest a change to rule 4.1 regarding borrowing of players, 2) a revision of the game format heat rule, 3) urge umpires to move toward the bases to better call decisions on the field of play, 4) and provide an economic incentive for the team winning the playoffs. All of these will be considered by the Board prior to the start of the season.

New Business
Mike introduced Jim Kelly who moved that the umpires be eliminated and has a player volunteer act as umpire. The motion was seconded, discussed and defeated.

Jay Harrington urged the use of the third field at Robert Strange Park.

Richy Price suggested the present playoffs be replaced with a simple playoff between the winners of the fist half against the winners of the second half. The idea will be discussed by the Board.

Bill Cauley introduced the idea of a third division so as to keep aging player interest in continuing play. The idea might be to have a 53 to 62 Division, 63 to 70 and 70 yr and up with skill level being a factor as well in team assignments.

Election of Officers – The two year terms for President and Secretary were opened for nominations. Harry Rowe consented to being nominated for another term as League President as did George Wesoloski as League Secretary. There were no further nominations and. Harry Rowe and George Wesoloski were elected by acclamation.
 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:55 PM. A soap and sandwich buffet was available following the meeting for $6.00.

Respectfully,
George Wesoloski, Secretary