2011 Regular Season - First Half

From Tom DeBlase: 

I have sold my home in the Lewes/Rehoboth area and have a houseful of three year-old furniture and wall hangings for sale. If you need furniture give me a call. I can email or text you a picture of it.

This is a general list of furnishings and prices. Note: if you go to realtor.com and search for 34513 Skyler Dr, Lewes, De 19958, there are pictures of the house that show some of the furniture.

Wicker Set (Tan Cushions)(love seat, 2 chairs, cocktail & 2 end tables ) - $475

Kitchen Table (5' Round) & 6 chairs Distressed off white with wood top (Bar HT with built in lazy-susan and storage) - $675

Dining Room Table (Butterfly leaf) with 8 chairs and Curio Cabinet (Matches kitchen style)- $1275

Master Bedroom (King)(Headboard,Footboard, Dresser/Mirror, Nightstand, Box Spring/Mattress)- $1000

Another Bedroom (Matches Master set)(Queen)(Headboard,Footboard, Chest, Nightstand, BoxSpring/Mattress) - $600.00

Both Bedrooms together - $1500

Sofa - $475 (Originally cost $900)

Outdoor Set(Table & Six Chairs; 2 are swivel rockers) - $225

TV Table - distressed off-white - $175

Family Room Tables - distressed off-white (Cocktail 2 end rectangle tray tables and 1 round lamp) - $225

Single Bed headboard/footboard/side rails withboxspring/mattress - $175

Sofa Table (SOLID OAK) - $75.00

Deacon Bench (SOLID OAK)- $150.00

32" LCD TV - $100

Gas Grill w/propane tank - $50.00

150 linear ft of crown moldings

Lamps

Foyer nanging light

Lots of pictures, wall hangings and other decor

Tom DeBlase

(410) 340-2621

Eddie Sternberg has incurred some medical expenses he needs help with.

He has set up a GoFundMe page where you can help. Click on the link below if you're able to help:

Managers and assistant managers met on Monday, 4/20 to draft teams for the 2015 season.

Here are the teams for 2015. Manager and Assistant Managers are listed first and second for each team.

Practice with your new team starts on Tuesday, 4/21 per the schedule below.

The Regular Season schedule will be published soon. 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

April 13, 2015

Meeting was called to order at approximately 12:00 noon by President Bo Wood.

Attendees: Ron Weber, Johnny Allen, Ed West, Steve Carey, Neil Fleming, Wayne Peaper, Pat Carey, Gene McCloskey, John Bokop, Paul Litwin, Walt Yatko, Mike Fleetwood, Don Hillock, John Mancuso, Carl Pierce, Harry Gowl, Eddie Sternberg, Vince Daley, Pat Sherry, Bo Wood, Tom Wendorf. All teams were represented.

1. Bo Wood announced that on-deck circles were purchased for both fields. The on-deck batter will be required to remain in that circle while waiting his turn to bat.

2. Bo announced that one flag pole will be installed by Grady Meredith beyond the center field fence on Field #2. Plans are for a solar light to be installed. Bo thanked Grady and the others involved for all their efforts.

3. Bo announced that a steam roller will be rented to roll the fields. A work day will be held to rake the field prior to rolling it. The date depends on the availability of the roller.

4. Bo reiterated that each team is required to keep a scorebook during the game. At a minimum, outs and runs are to be recorded.

5. Carl Pierce announced that a proposed Rt.113 by-pass plan that would have interested with Rt. 26 near the fields has been withdrawn.

6. Bo asked Tom Wendorf to go over proposed changes to the By-Laws.

7. Tom reviewed changes that were approved at the January 12, 2015 Board of Directors meeting. There was no discussion on any of these:

a. Courtesy runner rule changed from player making last out to last batter of the previous inning.

b. Limits were set for maximum number of outfielders (4) and maximum number of infielders (7).

c. Players are required to wear their team shirts during games. Those not wearing their team shirts will not be allowed to play. Medical exemptions will be made to accommodate those that need to wear special clothing to avoid sun or other irritants.

8. Several changes that the Executive Committee decided at their 2/25/15 meeting to recommend were presented:

a. BATTER INTERFERENCE DURING PLAY AT THE PLATE

New Rule (inserted after Rule 8.3.c.3): A runner shall be called out at home plate if in the opinion of the umpire the batter fails to vacate the home plate area during a play at home plate and interferes with the play.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

 

b. RUNNER’S LANE MARKED ON FIRST BASE SIDE

New Rule (inserted after Rule 8.3.e.4): There will be a runner’s lane marked on the first base line from the commitment line to first base, in foul territory, in which the runner should run. When he runs outside the running lane and, in the umpire’s judgment, interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, the runner will be declared out. The runner may run outside the three-foot lane to avoid a fielder attempting to field a batted ball.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

 

c. LEAGUE MEETINGS

New Rule (inserted after Rule 1.3): Meetings will be called as required, but at a minimum, one General Membership meeting, three Board of Directors meetings and four Executive Committee meetings will be held each year.

A quorum must be present at each Board of Directors and Executive Committee meeting in order for business to be conducted. A quorum is defined as at least 50% of members of each of these groups. A quorum is not required at the General Membership meeting.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

 

d. BY-LAW CHANGES

New Rule (inserted after new League Meetings rule above): All changes to these By-Laws must be approved at a Board of Directors meeting at which a quorum is present. By-Law changes must be approved by a simple majority of the Directors present at the meeting.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

 

e. DUTY CHANGES

Remove duty 2.2.c. from Vice President paragraph – Obtains permits as necessary

Remove duty 2.4.f. from Treasurer paragraph – Responsible for finding storage for league equipment

Add to duty 2.5.b. in Information Officer paragraph:

Current 2.5.b.: Screens and posts all appropriate information to the website and disseminates pertinent information through other means as required.

These changes were approved by a show of hands.

 

f. REVISE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PARAGRAPH

New paragraph 2.6 The Executive Committee consists of the five elected officers. It has the governing power of the league. The Executive Committee appoints managers and assistants for the coming season prior to the start of practice. Any expenditure of league funds over $200 must be approved by a simple majority of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee also appoints chairs of special and other committees as needed.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

 

g. GENERAL CLEANUP

Paragraph 3.4 – change “Chief Umpire” to “league Vice President”.

This change was approved by a show of hands.

9. A motion was made to change the base paths lengths back to 65’. This motion was defeated by a vote of 12 to 2.

10. A motion was made to change the starting count back to 1 ball and 1 strike. The vote on this motion was tied 7 – 7. Since there were not sufficient votes to pass the motion, the starting count will remain 0 balls and 1 strike.

11. A motion was made to eliminate bat restrictions for players 75 and older. This motion was defeated by a show of hands.

12. A motion was made to allow 1 courtesy foul after a batter had 2 strikes. This motion was defeated by a show of hands.

13. Discussion was held on preventing outfielders from throwing out the batter at first base. No motion was made so no vote was taken resulting in no change.

14. Discussion was held on options to meet league growth demands. Understand that these are preliminary discussions and no decision has been made. It was decided that further discussion is required and that league players should be surveyed for their opinions. Among the options discussed were:

a. Change minimum age of players from 55 years old to 60 years old. All players already in the league would be “grandfathered” in. New players from 55 to 59 years old could play in the Wednesday night league.

b. Split the league into two divisions based on age/playing ability, with one division playing on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the other playing on Mondays and Wednesdays or Wednesdays and Fridays.

c. Split the league into two divisions. One division would play by SS-USA rules which would include different bats and everyone needing to run to first base. The other division would play by current rules. Playing days would be as in 14.b above. Players would be able to choose which league they wanted to play in.

d. Limit the league to 13 teams with 12 players each.

e. Add games on Wednesdays. This could mean that a team might occasionally play Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in one week.

15. A motion was made to amend the courtesy runner rule to allow the use of any runner once a runner reached first base. Unlike our rule allowing a “random” courtesy runner from home plate, this runner would be subject to the normal SS-USA courtesy runner rules – a player can only be a courtesy runner once an inning and if this courtesy runner is on base when it is his time to bat, he will be declared out and removed from base.

This motion was approved by a vote of 10 – 4. Harry Gowl agreed to prepare a draft of the wording for this change.

16. A motion was made to arrange for paid umpires for the end-of-season tournament. This would be an approximate $600 cost. There would be one umpire per field. This motion was defeated by a show of hands.

17. Discussion was held on the draft process. Emphasis was placed on maintaining as much parity between teams as possible. A motion was made to conduct the draft using two leveling rounds. This motion was approved by a show of hands.

18. Harry Gowl announced that Umpire Training would be held on Tuesday, April 28th on Field #1 starting at noon. All those planning to umpire this year are requested to attend.

19. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and approved.

Tom Wendorf

Information Officer, OTS