TANEYTOWN LIONS BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL

MEETING MINUTES

March 9, 2007

 

Present:  Jeff Bruchey, Danny Lewelling, Sheila Rosas, Richard Rosas, Jim Brown, Brent Greenup, Dan McMahon, Tim Copenhaver, Chris Smith, Wayne Holland, Angie Pickett, Wendell White

Jeff Bruchey called the meeting to order at 7:15.m.

OLD BUSINESS

  1. Minutes from February 9, 2007

The minutes from February 9, 2007 were reviewed.  Chris Smith made a motion to approve the minutes as written.  Danny Lewelling seconded the motion.  Unanimous approval.

  1. Financial Report

The financial report was reviewed.  Danny Lewelling made a motion to approve.  Chris Smith seconded the motion.  Unanimous approval. 

  1. MID-MD Field

Update given by Jeff Bruchey.

  1. Dug-Outs

An update on the dug-outs was given by Jeff Bruchey

  1.  Basket Bingo – Sheila Rosas

Sheila reported that the league made a profit of approximately $2,000 profit.  $300 was raised to donate to a teacher in the Taneytown School District with cancer.

  1. Registrations (Tim Copenhaver)

Tim gave the following update on registrations:

      Shetland – 5 teams

      Pinto – 5 teams

      Mustang – 5 teams

      Bronco – 4 teams.

Registrations are now closed for these divisions.

      Softball

      8U – 2

     10U – 2

     12U – 2

     16U – 1

     18U – 1

      Mid-MD

      13/14 – 2

      18U – 2

  1. Field Maintenance – Danny Lewelling

    Field Maintenance for tomorrow has been cancelled due to inclement weather.  Looking for 4 or           5 guys to assist with the dug-outs.

    Robert Pickett has offered to make 2 new nail drags and also provide maintenance for all the     tractors.

  1. Pitch, Hit & Run – Chris Smith

    Chris Smith gave an update on the pitch hit & run.

 

NEW BUSINESS

  1. Mid-MD Field is missing the benches from the dug-outs.
  1. Fundraising – Sheila Rosas

Sheila reported that there will be 3 photographers available during the pictures on April 14, 2007.

Packets have been made for each child containing pizza kit fundraiser, Pitch Hit & Run information, apparel order form and picture information.  Sheila is requesting that the division coordinators pick up the packets for each of their teams no later than 3-17-07.

We have 15 banner sponsors so far.

A suggestion was made to offer pre-orders for apparel from now on.

  1. Fundraiser Dance (Brent Greenup)

      The date for t he dance is 3-31-07 at the Taneytown Legion.  Doors will open at 8 p.m.

      The dance will be held from 9-12:30.  A 50/50 raffle will also be offered.

  1. Plagues (Jeff Bruchey)

      A suggestion was made to purchase two plaques for sponsors.  Sheila made a motion to approve with a budge of $500.  Dan McMahon seconded the motion.

  1. Fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse (Angie Pickett)

      Angie proposed to have a new fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse in Westminster.  The league will receive 10% for every order.  This fundraiser is being offered Monday thru Thursday.  This fundraiser was approved for May 17th or May 24th.

  1. Coaches

      The following coaches need to be confirmed by the board of directors.

      Pinto –

      John Greifzu

      Larry Haines

      Randy Bowers

      Mike Petry

      Chris Smith

All coaches were confirmed.

Softball

8U Matt Hall and Sheila Rosas

10U – Freddie Lawson and Frank Collins

12U – Andy Wilhide and Barbara Baker

16U – Tim Roop

18U – Brett Weaver

All coaches were confirmed.  The only issue is smoking on the softball field.  Kelly will address this issue with the coach(s).

  1. Scholarship

      Kelly Cox received a call from Carroll County Public Schools regarding three girls who come from disadvantaged families wishing to play softball.  Could the league give them a scholarship to play?  Unanimous approval.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.  The next meeting will be held on Friday,

April 20, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the Taneytown Senior Center.