BERKLEY DADS’ CLUB

2008 MINUTES

October 1, 2008

Present: Mike Dooley, Pat Hennessey, Bob Michalak, Bob La Fountain, Steve Goedker, Jim Murley, Gary DiCarlo, Jeff Robertson, Sam Veltri, Bill Austin, Doug Provost,Brian Demery,Matt Falk,Wayne Shields, Jim Vickey Doug Carne

Excused:Steve Brandon Mike Reinholm

Absent: Lee Hiltunen

Others Present:Tom Stone, Jim Ellis, Keith Rehbine, Tom Whinham, Jason Serwa, Elwood Bush, Bob Domzalski, Rocco Tenaglia, Jeff Evans, Jim Thomas &Todd Turner

Call to Order:7:12 PM

Last Month’s Minutes: Approved as read

Treasurer’s Report:Approved as read. We received $1200.00 from the Berkley Bear Boosters toward the scoreboards that will be installed between Community Fields 2 & 3.

Chairman of the Board:Rules Meeting on Oct. 8.

Connie Mack:No Report

Senior League:No Report

Junior League:The Lazenby Trophy for the Junior League Championship was given to Sam Veltri for his 2007 World Series win. When he returns it, it will be placed in the trophy case in the large meeting room in the Community Center.
Major League: No Report.

Minor League:No Report

Fall League:Managers meeting on Oct. 8th and general fall meeting on Oct. 29

T-Ball League: No Report.

Tournament Director:Tom Whinham presented an appeal to manage a 9U Tournament team. He introduced his coaches and passed out an outline of his intended goals. This was tabled for the new Board.

Equipment Manager:No Report.

Umpire Director:No Report

Special Committees:

Unfinished Business: Election results: Officers remain the same as 2008.
Rocco Tenaglia was elected to fill the 3year term, Bill Austin to the 2 year term, & Elwood Bush to the 1 year term.
Gary DiCarlo, Tom Stone, Jim Thomas and Jeff Evans will be appointed to fill other open positions.

New Business:Todd Turner of the Beverly Hill Little League program made a presentation to the Board requesting that we allow their players into our program. He does not expect a huge influx of players, but hopes we can make the opportunity available to those who would want to participate.
This was tabled for the new Board.

Agenda:Wednesday, Nov. 5. Board Appointment, Budget & Audit Committee

Tabled: *Rules: Appeal process for ejections & suspensions.

*Eligibility date change to coincide with school dates, *Beverly Hills eligibility

* 9U Tournament Team

A motion to adjourn at 8:40 PM was made and seconded. It passed with no further discussion.

Respectfully Submitted

Robert M. LaFountain

Secretary, Berkley Dads’ Club