News and Announcements
May 22, 2005 Initial Board Meeting
Attendance:
Chris Parker, Ken Parker, Sean Parker, Heather Murphy, Kevin Chase, Tom Grant, Troy Lare, Rob Curtis, Troy Richardson, Bill Rand, Tom Quirk, Matt Donohue, John Rice, Jim Burkhart.
Hats were given out to members at the cost of $16.00 per hat. Only a few left, so get yours soon.
Meeting started by Chris Parker @ 9:00
Welcome by Chris - This was started last November, and here we are. Perhaps in a couple of years, we can make this a statewide thing.
Pins - website - Info from Troy.
By-laws - Rob. These will be on here soon, so you can check them out and make suggestions.
Dues - Proposed a fee for dues. They would be yearly at about $20.00 per person. That would cover the yearly dues for the Little League Umpire registry and cover 'office expenses'.
There are plans for a yearly rules update clinic in the spring.
Proposed to have 2 meetings a year, one in the spring and one in the fall. The fall meeting should be a barbeque and hold elections for the following season's board.
There are 8 state tournaments. If you are interested, contact Chris Parker. it would be great to have folks at each tournament that is going on.
In order to work all star games, you need to have a volunteer form filled out, so there is a background check.
Ken - Our umpire in Chief
Asks that your phone numbers are up to date for assignments during the all stars.
Meeting adjourned by Chris
Board Meeting Feb 27th, 2006
Attendance:
Troy Lare, Tom Grant, Chris Parker, John Rice, Jim Husson, Ken Parker, Robert Curtis II
Meeting called to order by Troy Lare at 5:00 p.m.
Copy’s of proposed revisions to the bylaws were handed out and reviewed. (Copy of revised proposed bylaws to be posted on website soon)
Membership Dues – Additional membership dues will not be charged. Members must be current members of Little Leagues Umpire Registry.
Administrative Assistant – It was decided that the position of administrative assistant become a voting member of the executive board.
At Large Members – The position of local league U-I-C has become a third at large position. The at large member’s terms expire as follows: Jim Husson (2008), Tom Grant (2007), John Rice (2006).
Officer Position Name Changes – The Board Chair will now be call the President. The Training and Development Coordinator is now the Vice President. Local League U-I-C is now an At Large Member.
Training and Development Committee – The vice president will serve as the chair of the training and development committee. Makeup of the committee was tabled until a later date.
Post Season Assignment Committee – The district U-I-C will chair the post season assignment committee. The makeup of the committee will be the entire executive board.
League Presidents Meeting – Rob will contact Dale Duff about attending an upcoming meeting to inform the local leagues of the association.
Informational Membership Meeting – Rob will also work on setting up an informational meeting for the general membership prior to the spring meeting. Information about the meeting will be posted on the website http://eteamz.active.com/medist3llumps/
Clinic – The district clinic will be April 1st and 2nd at the Cohen Middle School. Saturday (4-1) will be dedicated to rules and Sunday (4-2) to umpire mechanics and positioning. (More information to be posted on the website soon)
Approved Clinics – 2006 approved clinics are: The District 3 Clinic, The State O’ Maine Clinic, any Little League Region umpire school/clinic or Little League Umpire School. Talk as to what to do about members unable to attend clinic was tabled.
Next meeting scheduled for March 20th 2006 5:00 p.m. at Chris Parker's
Meeting adjourned 7:20 p.m.
On Sunday (May 21st) the MD3LLUA went north to Monticello to put on a one day rules and mechanics clinic for Border Little League. The morning was spent by the 20 people in attendance taking a "test" and reviewing the surprising answers. The afternoon started with a q & a session. Then things moved outside to the field where the basics of plate and bases mechanics were gone over. The day ended with a game where the umpires were given a chance to umpire both the plate and bases and receive tips from the clinic staff.
If you would like for us to put on a clinic for your league contact John Rice RiJ292@aol.com
Interested in Joining Our Organization:
Have you ever thought about being a baseball or softball umpire? Well here is your chance. We are also interested in experienced umpires, that would be willing to help us out during the summer season. For more information contact: Robert Curtis II at d3umpiresassoc@verizon.net
Active Members Must Meet the Following:
1. Must be a current member of the Little League Umpire Registry
2. Must be at least 16 years of age prior to April 1st
3. Must be able to pass a 50 question rules and mechanics test with a score of 70% or greater
4. Must attend an approved rules clinic or meeting
If an umpire has umpire a Little League state, regional, or world series tournament in the past five (5) years only requirement 1 needs to be met.
Requirements For Junior Membership
Junior member are members who meet all requirements of active members but have not reached the age of 16 prior to April 1st.
Questions contact: Rob Curtis
President: Troy Lare (’08)
Vice President: John Rice (’08)
District U-I-C: Chris Parker (appointed)
Administrative Assistant: Robert Curtis II (’08)
At Large Members:
Troy Richardson ('09)
Tom Grant (’08)
Tom Wilbur (’07)
Revised 6/21/06
