Minutes for Winter Meeting 2/6/11
Held at Cal-Mum High School , Caledonia, NY
Meeting was called to order at 10:05 AM by President Ryan
§ Meeting was called to order at 10:05 AM by President Ryan
o Ryan introduced Executive Board for benefit of potential new members.
o New members were introduced themselves. There were 8 new members present.
o Dave Roome took new members for information pertinent to them
o Ryan briefly explained recruitment procedure.
o Minutes for March 21, 2010 meeting online.
§ Terri Burch made motion to approve, Bruce Reichard 2nd. Motion Carried
§ Financial report –
o Ryan first explained realignment of our fiscal year Oct. 1st to Sept 30th
o Dave Leight explained this years report.
§ Bruce Reichard motion to approve, Sam Rothrock 2nd. Motion Carried
o Dave Leight explained projected budget .
§ Carter Craig moved to approve, Terri Burch2nd. Motion Carried
§ Executive Committee report: issues addressed
1. turning back games
2. ratings
3. overturning calls – contacting partners
4. Fingerprinting process
5. Copy-write infringement involving website picture.
6. Fines levied throughout the year. Need to be addressed.
· Terry Murphy voiced questions concerning SS # and protection
o Section V Contract Procedure is either
§ (1) write it on voucher or
§ (2) Put it in a sealed envelope and attach it to the voucher.
§ Committee Reports
o Dave Roome – explained advertising procedure & promotions
o Advancements – Brian Newville. moved from Associate to Certified.
§ Dave Scheuerlein, Dave Kellett and Joe Sinchak (transferred)
o Banquet – Paul Scott.
§ 45 members attended last year.
§ This year it will be on Weds. July 27th.
§ Same menu as last year . Paul will not attend but will coordinate.
§ By Laws: Brian Newville.
o there are no recommendations regarding by-laws
o Mark Rothrock - currently some grievances ongoing regarding territorial rights, and that we might want to make sure that we have all ours clarified.
o Discussion followed concerning under what conditions we should work games that are not covered by our summer contracts. Always OK if it is volunteer.
§ Nominations Committee:
o Nominations are due by Feb 28th – email Jerry Wlcott
§ 50-50 and fundraiser already addressed during financial presentation.
§ Old Business
o Use emails for correspondence
o Ejection forms are online
o Hats (Brian Newville keeper of hats) he has various sizes, see him , pay him
o Rookie Camp Monday Feb 14th all 1st year and JV players must attend
o Evaluation procedure – explained and discussed.
§ Uncertified umpires need 1 plate & 1 bases evaluation they must set up.
§ List of evaluators posted on website.
§ Appointment of Committees- same for all & Hall of Fame contact is Bill Pitcher
§ State meeting issues summarized:
o Chapter Dues, insurance Premium, Uniform changes
§ GVUA dues $65 due to Dave Leight by Feb 28
§ Also any updates for addresses, Phone and emails make via Dave Leight ASAP
§ New Business
o Meeting dates are posted on website. Summer via email later
o Awards for 2010. UOTY –John Congelli, ROTY - Kellett & Joe Sinchak
o Summary of State meeting . Again Dues and Uniform changes
o At mechanics meeting March 15th) uniforms for all umpires will be evaluated
by one person for color and quality. No old and no purple accepted.
o Members in good standing dues paid and Availability sheet in by Feb 28th
o New members must have proof of Fingerprinting by March 1st
o Current members that recruit new member into 2nd year receive hat
o Ryan spoke some of assignment issues,
§ Pros and Cons and why/how assignments are determined.
§ Availability and location are big concerns.
§ Tim Pierce had question and concern regarding ratings.
· The existing procedure was discussed with regards to its concepts and procedure for making changes.
§ Floor open for and discussion for good of the organization.
Books already handed out
Adjournment at 12:33 PM
submitted by Sec/Treas David A Leight