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CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
December 7, 2015
Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Warren Butler, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Mike Parson, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Legends League Director;
Absent: Peter Fowler, National League Director; Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Scott Parrish, Player Representative
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 6:34 pm
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $15849.30. Ending balance $7260.99
The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:
Banquet: Dewey Hom congratulated Ray DeLuca on his expertise and hard work for a successfully Banquet/Awards ceremony in November 2015. Raised $670.00 for Christmas toys for area children.
Tryout/Evaluation DatesFebruary 6th (Saturday) and 7th (Sunday)February 13th (Saturday and 14th (Sunday)All tryouts will be held at Hobgood Park between 2:00 pm and 4:00 pm
Safety Issues Dewey Hom received and email from Shawn Schumaker, CRPA director expressing concern for the safety of the people who walk the tracks that circle the softball fields. There have been times when walkers have had to dodge softballs that have been hit over the fences. The board discussed ways that would address these concerns. The following motion was made and will be discussed and voted on at the next Board Meeting in January 2016:“All CSSA leagues will only use ASA approved bats.
”Future Topics: Using 52/300 softballs Increasing players fees Requiring mask and or nets for pitchers
Next meeting January 11th , 2016. Adjourned at 8:01 pm
Respectfully submitted byGlenn H. Peacockpeacock7850@yahoo.com
CSSA Board of Directors MeetingNovember 9, 2015Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Paul Knotts, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary;Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Warren Butler, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Legends League Director; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Mike Parson, American League Director Elect; Scott Parrish, Player Representative Elect
Absent: Peter Fowler, National League Director; Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director; TerryCartledge, Player Representative
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $15,849.30. Ending balance $12,688.30The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:New personnel at CRPA.
Banquet:
Change of Location to Fendley Farmstead 1287 Sardis Road, Canton, GA
Anyone who would like to help with the banquet contact Ray DeLuca or any other board member.
Program design.
Motion made to award Lead umpire a $200.00 gift card. Passed unanimously.
Future topics:Locating a future site to hold our annual softball banquet.Selling tickets earlier in the season.
Next meeting December 7, 2015. All are welcome to attend.Adjourned at 7:20pmRespectfully submitted byGlenn H. Peacockpeacock7850@yahoo.com
FENDLEY FARMSTEAD
Address: 1287 Sardis Rd, Canton, GA 30114
Phone:(404) 408-5561
CSSA Board of Directors MeetingOctober 19, 2015Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Paul Knotts, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary;Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Warren Butler, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Legends League Director; Terry Cartledge, Player RepresentativeAbsent: Peter Fowler, National League Director; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director;
Paul Knotts called the meeting to order at 6:31 pmPaul Knotts addressed a concern of voting problems. After discussion with Board members and CSSA players no voting irregularities were found.Meeting was suspended so a count of the votes for three Board of Directors positions could be held.
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $20,507.96. Ending balance $15,702.96The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:Elections results were voted on and submitted to the Board for approval.
Approved unanimously.
Results are as follows: Vice Commissioner: Warren Butler 222, Terry Cartledge 74;
Treasurer: Ken Taylor 215, Tony Roberts 74;
Player Representative: Scott Parrish 212, Brad West 77.
Recipient of the Arnold Fowler Award will be announced at the CSSA Banquet November 14, 2015.
New Board Members will take office at the December Board Meeting.Banquet:
Anyone who would like to help with the banquet contact Ray DeLuca or any other board member.
The Board is looking for sponsors/players to donate items to be auctioned at the banquet. Contact any board member if interested in donating.
Scorekeepers and umpires may attend the banquet as our guest. Any guest that they bring will be charged.
Future topics:Creating a CSSA Memorial Board recognizing members who have passed beginning with members who have passed in 2015.
Next meeting November 2, 2015. All are welcome to attend.Adjourned at 7:45pmRespectfully submitted byGlenn H. Peacockpeacock7850@yahoo.com
CSSA Board of Directors October Meeting
CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
September 28, 2015
Present: Dewey Hom, Commissioner; Paul Knotts, Vice Commissioner; Glenn Peacock, Secretary; Ken Taylor, Treasurer; Warren Butler, American League Director; Ron O’Donnell, Master League Director; Ray DeLuca, Senior League Director; Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director; Bruce Stokes, Interim Lowell Lawson League Director; Jerry Bohacek, Interim Legends League Director; Terry Cartledge, Player Representative
Absent: Peter Fowler, National League Director
Dewey Hom called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm
Secretary Minutes: Read and discussed, voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $18,188.10. Ending balance $20,509.98
Because the monthly meeting is being held before the end of the month, all revenues and expenditures are not up to date. The budget was discussed and voted on unanimously to accept as presented.
Topics discussed:
Dewey Hom lead a moment of silence for Jim Curtis who died on September 27th, 2015. “Jim was a true gentleman and teammate.
• Motion was made to increase sponsors fees for the upcoming 2016 season and. Fees will be increased from $300.00 to $350.00 per year.
• Permission given to Pete Fowler to purchase softballs for the upcoming seasons.
Banquet:
• Bedoes was selected to cater this years banquet, subject to price quote.
• No alcoholic beverages will be sold.
• Program: Design of the banquet program was discussed.
• The Board is looking for sponsors/players to donate items to be auctioned at the banquet. Contact any board member if interested in donating.
Board of Directors elections and other awards
Election for Vice Commissioner, Treasurer and Player Representatives will held within the next two weeks. Voting for the Arnold Fowler Award will also take place on the same ballot.
Voting for the Lowell Lawson Award will be held by the Board of Directors, and team managers at a date and time to be determined.
League Updates:
American League: Two rainouts so far this season. Considering adding a 9:30 game.
Senior League: On schedule.
Master League: Any player ejected, will miss the next game in the league he was ejected from. Written warnings should come from the Board.
Legacy League: Very competitive. Thank you to Ray DeLuca for filling in for Jerry Bohacek in his absence.
Lowell Lawson: Still adding players to equalize teams.
Other Topics: Congratulations to Scott Douglas, an athlete that the CSSA help sponsor for the Special Olympics in Wichita, Kansas. Scott won the Gold medal in the softball competition.
Next meeting October 26, 2015. All are welcome to attend.
Adjourned at 7:55pm
Respectfully submitted by
Glenn H. Peacock
peacock7850@yahoo.com