Middleboro Little League – General Membership Meeting

DATE: February 2, 2016

Mitchell Memorial Club

Board Member Name, Title / Present / Absent
Gary McNaughton, President / X
John Cannavo, Vice President / X
Sarah McGill, Treasurer / X
Brian Butler, Secretary / X
Andrew Porter, Player Agent / X
Skeeter Porter, Major League Director / X
Dick Sinnott, Minor (AAA) League Director / X
John Gardner, Farm/Junior Minor (AA) League Director / X
Gary Goodine, Instructional/Tee Ball Director / X
Jay Tullish, Safety Officer / X
Dotty Caron, Team Parent Director / X
John Taylor, Umpire in Chief – Major & Minor League / X
Peter Wood , Purchasing Agent / X
Andy Larson, Equipment Manager / X
Jen Iwanski, Concessionaire / X
Bob Sigren, Field & Facility Development / X
Sue Dillon, Fundraising Director / X
James Mather, Information Officer / X
Topic / Presenter / Notes
Opening Remarks / Gary / Meeting called to order at: 8:05
Attendance recorded
HS Clinic / Skeeter / Introduced Bill Lawrence (HS Baseball Head Coach)
Discussed March clinic run by HS baseball team in MHS gym
Proceeds will go to Jimmy Fund Team for donation - 2016
By Law Update / Gary / Reviewed all recommended changes including:
Age determination
Team representation @ BOD meetings
Majors Player replacement process
Major all-star manager discussion
Majors protest procedure & committee
AAA game play modifications
AA game play modifications
AA All-star mangers selected by committee
Registration Fees
Opening Day and Schedules / Gary / Opening Day will be Saturday April 16th
Majors start April 9, finish June 7, playoffs end June 20th
Summer All Stars / Gary / Mike D / Discussed all-star tournaments
Will begin at FOD June 24th
American teams will play tournament schedule
Topic / Presenter / Notes
Field Clean Up / Gary / Scheduled for March 19th
Capital Projects / Bob / Discussed center field bleacher repair/replacement
Treasurers Report / Sarah / Provided overview of current league finances
Equipment Update / Andy / Will conduct inventory of equipment and baseballs
Uniform Orders / Pete / Discussed new uniforms for majors team (2) and general uniform order
Red Sox Day / Dotty / Discussed potential for MLL Red Sox night
50 / 70 Program / Gary
Bob / Discussed Bridgewater Program
12 – 13 league, potential for MLL player participation
Pitching clinic maybe offered to coaches to teach proper technique
Committees / Gary
Dotty
Jen/Sue
Andrew
Skeeter
Karen / Collections
Membership – flyers in schools possibly announcement in Gazette
Discussed opening day ceremony
Potential fundraiser with Hannaford’s (reusable grocery bags)
Apparel – including T-shirts, Hats and Hoody Sweatshirts
Potential for on-site photography and screen printing for tournaments
Discussed current registration status
Majors practice schedule to be distributed March 1st
Discussed Challenger division – assistance with field prep / concession would be greatly appreciated
Adjourn / Tim Cochrane made motion to adjourn meeting at 9:10 PM
Andy Larson 2nd, All in favor