Minutes from Business Meeting 3/25/08

·    Meeting called to order 10:05 am – Raftery

·    Secretary went through roll call - Leight

·    Secretary read minutes from first business meeting 2/5/07.  Motion to accept minutes Reichard, 2^nd Congelli.  Motion passed unanimous.

·    Award committees to be chaired by VP.  Hall of Fame candidates will be selected by Exec. Board this year.  A committee will be formed next year.

·    Banquet, P. Scott,

Ø         Batavia Muckdogs Sunday 7/30/08. $100 deposit sent. $13 fine for no-shows.

·    Ryan explained availability process. 

·   Reassignments explained – Make sure you let the assignor and your partner know on turnbacks.

·        Umps responsibility to call schools, AD’s, coach’s if games look like they might be cancelled.

·    R. Kosiorek – fundraiser “Match the Daily Number” summary. 

·    Ryan went through updates of the GVUA Website.  New member’s email created.

·        Dues for 2008: motion to keep dues at $60 all members presented by Paul Scott, 2^nd Dave Dudley.  Exec Board will generate a proposal on what to do with excess money in treasury.  Proposal will be due at the next business meeting.  Membership approved unanimous. 

·        Allegheny and Stueben groups have asked for GVUA support.  If GVUA umps want to work in these groups they will have to pay dues and have dual memberships.

·    Summer Ball – All summer communications will be handled through the website.

Ø      Fee structure will remain the same as last year.

·        Make sure you call your partner.

·        2008 Baseball test and review.

·    Ratings handed out and explained – Raftery. 

·        Motion to adjourn 11:51 am – All.