TANEYTOWN LIONS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL

MEETING MINUTES

October 12, 2007

Present:          Jeff Bruchey, Brent Greenup, Dan McMahon, Perry Jones, Larry  Haines, Derrick Miller, Bob Mitchell, Richard Rosas, Sheila Rosas,

                        Angie Pickett, Teresa Angell, Wendell White

Jeff Bruchey called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Minutes from September 14, 2007 were reviewed.  Correction needed to add Sheila Rosas as Fundraiser coordinator.  Sheila made a motion to accept with correction.  Dan McMahon seconded the motion.  Majority approved.

2. Financial Report – Everyone present reviewed the financial report.  The balance in checking account is $1,956.67.  Dance profit was $765.00 and Golf profit was $1,788.75.  Sheila made a motion to approve financial report and Brett Greenup seconded the motion.  Unanimous approval.

3. Open positions for Shetland Coordinator, President, and Player Agent.  The exact responsibilities of Player Agent were explained.  This position needs to be filled by next meeting.

1).        Angie Pickett nominated Perry Jones for Shetland Coordinator.  Sheila Rosas seconded the nomination.  Perry accepted the nomination.  Unanimous approval.

4. Dugouts – Jeff Bruchey reported very good news.  They are completely framed, but roof needs completed.  The dugouts need painted before opening ceremony.  The company, Roof Right, will finish the roofs in exchange for an advertising banner displayed on each field. 

5. Plaques needed to recognize the two deceased Lion members and City of Taneytown for their donations to the organization.  Jeff would like the plaques presented and displayed by opening ceremony. 

6. Basket Bingo – No confirmation on Legion Hall or date.  Sheila will be coordinating with the lady who has the baskets.

7. Managers’ requirements – lengthy discussion on how many times a manager needs to attend meetings and when they will be elected.  Sheila recommends Managers must attend 6 out of 12 meetings to manage and attendance be noted for next year’s selections.  Jeff suggested we find out now who’s interested and have them attend next meeting.  Managers for Mustang, Broncos, and Mid MD need to be selected prior to registration.  Jeff will contact coordinators to start collecting resumes for manager positions.  The resumes need to be in by December.  The Coordinators need to contact old managers from last year if interested in position this year to attend meetings. 

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Pinto Equipment – Larry Haines has all pinto equipment.  It will be stored in dugout storage.  The shed from field 3 was removed by Larry and will take the shed from field 5 for the soccer club. 

2. Non-profit organization – The paperwork was received for incorporated the league as non-profit:  Taneytown Lions Baseball and Softball, Inc.  This was effective March 27, 2007.  We now need to file tax returns and the checks need to be changed.

3. Registration – Dates were discussed and approved.

January 12^th, January 19^th, January 26^th, 2008

10:00am – 2:00pm

            Larry will get the banners from Maitlin changed with correct dates.

Deadline for registration is February 2 and a late fee of $20.00 will be assessed after this date.  Registration fees will remain the same as last year.  No player will step out on the field without payment due to insurance coverage.  Passed.

The meeting was adjourned.  The next meeting will be held on Friday, November 9^th, 2007 at 7:00pm at the Taneytown Senior Center.