RDMSA RAGE Meeting Minutes – May 25, 2015

Attendance: Clayton C, Cara L, Lee B, Denielle B, Erin H, Dave E, Krista E, Steve J, Tara V, Kelley L

1.0  Call to order – Clayton C called the meeting to order at 7:04pm

2.0  Minutes of April 2015 meeting

2.1  Motion for approval of minutes from April 2015 by Erin H, Tara V seconded the motion. All in favor; carried.

3.0  Business arising from the minutes/action list/old business

3.1  Shed update.

4.0  Reports

4.1  President Report – Clayton C

4.1.1  Larry L queried Survey Monkey for equipment; will hold and add to the idea and give to all coaches at the end of the year on a more global basis.

4.1.2  Collicut request –following our request for more pitch time, we got less time. Secured north court for 12-15 pitchers; cap all at 15. So all winter workouts are back at the Collicut. Have no options for evaluations – secured both ends of spring break including Easter. (Separate & Public are the same this year)

4.2  Vice President’s Report – Jeff Z – absent – no report

4.3  Treasurer’s Report – Lee B

4.3.1  General $104407.20; Raffle $10962.44; Casino $28778.85; GIC $24663.69

4.3.2  Will pay uniforms from Casino fund; have 3 years to spend. Raffle funds must be spent within 2 years. The other capital project shed -come from raffle acct.

4.4  Secretary’s Report – Cara L

4.4.1  Sandwich boards for bottle drives etc to advertise; will look into costs/viability.

4.4.2  Go Girl – went well, the Bantam volunteers loved it and it was great for the Grade 5’s as well. Will look for a volunteer to shadow then take over the following year.

4.4.3  Famoso promo is going well, please continue to share on social media.

5.0  Directors

5.1.1  Equipment – Larry L – absent – report forwarded

5.1.1.1  Everything is outstanding, equipment has been distributed and he has been trying to respond to all contacts in a timely manner.

5.1.2  Fundraising –Nicole C. newly appointed shadowing Sheena S–absent-no report

5.1.3  Sponsorship – Connie S –absent

5.1.3.1  Do not have current/solidified sponsor list yet for website.

5.1.4  Apparel – Crystal Z -absent- report forwarded

5.1.4.1  New bags are fantastic; apparel order is in, will work on a plan for button loss/repair.

5.1.5  Registrar - Denielle B

5.1.5.1  Working on provincial intents now; all are in except two. Will send a cheque to Softball Alberta $5040 for provincials and will need bonds for all eligible post-provincial teams.

5.1.6  Community Relations – Tara V/Steve J

5.1.6.1  Twitter traffic has been so positive and growing.

5.1.6.2  Discuss Look’n’Book -for winter only, comes out in December.

5.1.7  Evaluations – Jeff K – absent

5.1.7.1  Dates for Fall Sept 12/13 & 19/20, registration open August 1-Sept 7, will post on website. Requires pre-registration.

5.1.8  Diamond maintenance – John M

5.1.8.1  Spring clean-up went well; each team to do two weeks through the season.

5.1.9  Casino – Dan K – absent – nothing to report

5.1.10  Webmaster –Erin H

5.1.10.1  Want to get sponsors up ASAP, some administrative issues and questions have been fielded. Otherwise all is going well.

5.1.11  Tournament Coordinator – Murray P – absent – report forwarded

5.1.11.1  Growing pains with new format. C teams will handle the tournament. Clayton will be around. U10B capped at 4, U12 is at 6, U14 have 8, U16 2(+2 Rage) and registration closes Wednesday, May 27.

6.0  New Business

6.1  Shed update – will be 18’ x22’, and to the top of the batting cage (12’). Replicated dugouts for style and color, garage door and man door on the front, and a lock up unit inside (storage and costs now there), chain link outside, 2 locked potty areas, lights/power, kitchen counter, space for quad. Construction starting tomorrow.

6.2  Review family fun night details.

7.0  Next meeting – 8pm June 15, 2015. Sheraton Hotel.

8.0  Meeting Adjourned at 914 pm by Clayton C