· Roll call at American Legion in LeRoy, NY
· New people were asked to stand introduce themselves (10 new this meeting)
· New people taken to side room by Dave Roome and Bob Charboneau for
briefing on first year expectations
· Ryan explained budget sheet and procedure to asking questions using
· D Leight explained budget sheet for 2008 and current balances for checking
and money market accounts
· Ryan expended on Tax-exempt status and need to keep enough on hand in
event of lawsuit or emergency expenses
· Mark Rothrock made suggestion and offered help in keeping the report
simpler in terms of just reporting income and expenses
Ø Sam Rothrock made motion to accept treasurers report, 2nd by Brian
Newville and passed.
· Ryan explained (1) modified grievance
(2) travel grievance
· Recap of previously mentioned resignations and appointments
· personal issue is pending
· Ryan did Dave Roome’s Report – a more aggressive approach was taken with regard to recruiting. Concentrated more on areas at the edge of our area with good results
· Bob C. announced advancements to certified and associate members
· Make sure those who will need to get evaluations have them done on time
· Flags available for back of jacket (get from Bob C. if needed)
· Paul Scott gave report on banquet and will try to keep same idea if
possible otherwise will investigate new alternatives.
· Fiscal year will be Oct 1 to Sept 30th –contract available online
· Rich Kosiorek did fundraising report. 2007 not as good as 2008, less than
50% of tickets given out were returned. If any new ideas for fundraiser for
this of future years – give in writing to Bob Charboneau
· When ejections are made – ejection forms must be filled out and correct
people called in a timely manner – there is no choice in the matter
· For record keeping make sure email is used for correspondence
· Explanation of hats – Varsity (log), JV Plain, Looking at mesh hats for future
· Rookie meeting is Monday 2/11 not 2/12. Anyone can attend rookie meeting
if they need it .
· Evaluations explained – also all need to have an application on file,
Dave L will check and let anyone know if they are missing one
· Procedure for new recruits was detailed, for both recruiter and recruitee.
Ø Motion to accept new recruit procedure by Sam R. 2nd by Bruce R.
carried
· Discussion concerning $50 reimbursement for fingerprinting. Pam Mott suggested
keeping the fundraising going and cover entire amount for new people.
This would have to be a constitutional change and would need to be approached
in that manner (Mark R)
· Change made for High School – shirt color, Navy Blue still default color,
Powder blue and red are also OK but partners need to have same.
· Dues, Game fees, Mileage rates given
· Question about metal spikes for Modified games – Ryan asked Bill to cover
special Mod rules in rules meeting
· Summer league fees will stay same until 2009 (3 year stretch)
· Ryan asked that availability sheets be turned in by 2/25/08 for games to be
assigned
· Ryan will be assignor this year –he was asked and accepted
· No assignment fee is assessed for either HS or Summer games.
this is covered by the league
· Dave Roome asked that if anyone has equipment they do not use to bring it to future meetings to help new member obtain some of the equipment they will need.
· No more discussion for the good of the order
· Meeting adjourned at 11:55 AM