LNGS BOARD MEETING

November 30, 2005

Meeting called to order at 7:07pm. at Crown Valley Park in the upper conference room by President Diane Craig.  Members in attendance:  Diane Craig, Linda Kmett, Ed Kmett, Scott Larkins, Jennifer Horovitz, Deb Letourneau, Terry Hurst, Lisa Mansfield, Judy Slone, Geogianna Dagenais, Terry Borden, Tom Borden, Sue Riley, Dorie Parker.

Approval of meeting minutes dated November 2, 2005:  MSP.

I.            CFO Financials

A.   New bank accounts all up and running.

B.   Need a fall ball account separate from above accounts.  Tom B and DL to be signers.

C.   Merchant account approved – need to purchase machine now.

D.   Credit card account set for DL, SL.  DW still to go in and sign.

E.    Financial statement:  Tom B – discussion re: reimbursement and proper use of credit cards, debit cards etc.

II.          Fall Ball Update

A.  8u

B.  10u / lights for fall

1.  lighting issue tabled as the city council meeting was postponed.

C.   12u

D.   14u

1.  San Clemente had some issues re: rules and 14u being allowed to play with 12u in the rec division.  Also had issues with tournament and scheduling.

E.      16u

Overall, need a point person in charge of rec. division that has a daughter playing in the division so board can be better informed.

DL to send an e-mail to select coaches re: umps that didn’t show or games that were rained out so they can return umpire fees.

III.         Spring Registration

A.     On-line reg. glitches – have been few

B.     Newspaper ads – to be in this weeks LN news.

C.     2^nd walk up reg. day – This Sat., Nov. 3, 9am.-12noon.  Volunteers set.

IV.          Board Reports

A.   14u – 8-10 teams; 8 possible coaches at this time.

B.   12u – 6 possible coaches at this time.

C.   10u – 10 possible coaches at this time.

D.   8u- not present

E.    6u – 4 possible coaches at this time.

F.    DP – waiting for jersey sizes.  In the meantime, visors, shorts, and socks will be ordered.

G.   DW – when will they bring in the new dirt for the fields?  Get with John Banks on when the city turns off the water etc. because it’s been off lately.

H.   SL – going to do inventory with a group of volunteers and then restock coaches bags.  Wants Scott Hess to come take the 3 wheeler out of our storage bins.

I.    EK/UIC – to get tentative schedule of clinics to DC so John Banks can give us those dates/fields on Sundays.  T-Bone defensive clinics, twins for pitching.  Look for a new vendor for hitting clinics.

·        Possible “select” clinic for 12u & 14u or “advanced skills camp”

J.    JS – concessions – wants the snack bar pressure washed.  Is going to get BBQ Galore to check out BBQ and fix gas lines.

K.   LM – fundraising – CDC cards ordered – possible pizza fundraiser through Nick & Willy’s.  LM to secure date.

L.    TH – events – nothing to report

V.            Old Business

A.   weather stripping installed in snack bar

B.   city council meeting postponed

C.   rules are ready for print

D.   get coaches packet printed

E.   SR & DR attended ASA meeting – SR said interesting, went over all-star selection process and by-laws.

F.    Discussion re: increasing league fees for next year.  Ours seem competitive.

VI.          New Business

A.     Code of conduct to be added to coaches packet

B.     Fall Ball rules modifications

LH motion to adjourn.  TomB 2^nd.

Meeting adjourned at 9:36pm