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Directors Meeting - Past Minutes
March 15, 2010
Covile Estates
Attending: Phil Rose, Harry Rowe, Bill Cauley, Mike Abernathy, Gerry Paige, George Wesoloski
President Harry Rowe called the meeting to order at 3:16 PM. Minutes of the Jan. 6, 2010 meeting were approved as posted on the website.
Commissioners Report: (Phil Rose)
New Players – Phil reported that there are about 21 new players, 13 of which may be candidates for the Atlantic Division.
Playoff Format – A modification to the playoffs with the winner of the 1st half vs winner of the 2nd half of the regular was discussed and rejected. It was decided to make no change in the playoff format. The Atlantic Division will play a single elimination and the Coastal Division will play a double elimination.
Playoff Incentives – Moved and seconded for the League not to provide incentives, plaques or trophies to the playoff winners or League winning team. Individual teams can provide these should they desire. Motion approved 4 to 1 with Phil dissenting.
Banquet – George suggested a traditional year ending banquet should immediately follow the end of the playoffs, although there was sentiment for a traditional spring season opening banquet perhaps for next year.
Picnic – The summer family picnic was set for Tuesday, Aug. 10. Ken Denne will be asked to reserve Huge McRae Park for that date.
Rule Change (Players & Substitutes) - Rule 4.1 regarding the number of players at the start of a game and the borrowing of players. The new rule will state: “The team with the most players must loan a player to the other team and this player must bat. If needed a courtesy catcher may be loaned but he will not bat.” Passed 3 to 2.
Rules Change (Heat Rule) – Rule 5.3 regarding format of games during hot weather was discussed and no changes deemed necessary.
Other Rules - The idea having the catcher call balls and strikes was discussed and not accepted.
Treasurer Report: (Mike Fleming)
No Report
Atlantic Division President’s Report: (Gerry Paige)
Players Not Returning – The Atlantic Division has 17 players not returning and it may result in a player shortage for the Atlantic Division. Should the number of new players be insufficient to field 4 teams in the Atlantic Division Gerry suggested these options: 1) Every team in the Coastal Division provide one or two players to play down in the Atlantic Division, or 2) Divide the Leagues into 5 teams in each division rather than 4 in the Atlantic and 6 in the Coastal, or 3) Put the League back together with 10 total teams. No decision is possible until the final number of new players is known. As a result, it was decided to postpone the player draft scheduled for March 25 to Thursday, April 8th.
Atlantic Division President – Gerry presented Jay Harrington as the candidate selected by the Atlantic Division team managers to be the Atlantic Division President. The Board approved his selection unanimously. Jay will serve a two year term.
Coastal Division President’s Report: (Mike Abernathy)
Trades – Mike reminded the Board that all trades must be handled through the respective Division President and not sanctioned until approved by the President of that Division.
Old Business:
Player Draft 2010 – At this time, based on the 2009 final standings and number of returning players in the Coastal Division, each team will have one pick in the first round. The order of the draft will be Jeffy Lube, Patriots, Legends, Champions, Batter Up, and Cardinals. In the second round the order will be Jiffy Lube, Patriots, Legends, Champions (two picks), Batter Up, Cardinals (two picks). The draft order in the Atlantic Division will be decided pending the number of new players available.
Returning Players – Moved and seconded to add to the player draft the following rule: “A player may sit out one season and can elect to return to his original team or elect to be put into the draft. A player
Sitting out for more than one season will be put into the player draft.” Approved 4 to 1 (Phil dissented).
New Business:
Duties of the Vice President – Harry assigned the following duties to the Vice President:
1) Be responsible for the umpires. Hold a pre-season meeting with the group of umpires to distribute copies of the Wilmington Senior Softball League rules, discuss changes, and assure their familiarity with them so as to fulfill their role appropriately.
2) Review the by-laws of the league and make suggestions as to their modifications,
3) Continue to assess the feasibility of a 3rd League for the most elderly players.
The next Board meeting will be on Tuesday, April 6 at 3:00 PM at Covil Estates Clubhouse.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM
Respectfully,
George Wesoloski, Secretary