Cherokee Senior Softball Association

CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
April 4, 2016
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; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Scott Parrish, Player Representative
Absents: Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director
Dewey Homs called the meeting to order at 6:31 pm
Secretary Minutes: February minutes presented and passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $6,163.04, ending balance $20,715.26
Revenue: $17,882.02
Expenses: $3,329.80
Discussed and passed unanimously.
Topics discussed:
American League pickups:
A spirited discussion by the Board on how to help the American League teams have sufficient amount of players for their Tuesday night games without hurting the Master League teams took place. After much discussion the board will continue following the rules that are already in place. Players from the Master League can be asked to fill in and have the right to say no without any repercussions. This topic will be revisited at our next meeting with Master managers present to express any concerns that they may have.
Summer League:
An informal poll will be taken by the League Directors to see if there is any interest in a 4-6 week summer softball league. This would take place between the end of the Spring season and the beginning of the Fall season.
Cost Cutting:
The Association is looking for suggestions that could help defray our yearly cost. (i.e. championship hats vs. championship shirts, eliminate some awards, and replacing team shirts every three years instead of the present two year cycle). All ideas will be appreciated and considered.
Electronic Scorekeeping:
Although great effort has been made to get the weekly player stats inputted in a timely manner, the board is pursuing the purchase of computer pads with an application to get the stats posted sooner and cheaper. The board will be purchasing an Ipad type device and application. This will eliminated the tedious task of inputting stats individually and can have the weekly game stats posted sooner.
First aid kits: The board will be procuring first aid kits so that minor injuries can be attended in the event of any injuries.
Woman’s League:
The Association is presently recruiting women (40 and older) who would like to form a league. Anyone interested should contact any member of the association to that we can start compiling a list of potential players.
League Updates:
Lowell Lawson League is in need of players for Wednesday morning. Anyone interested should contact Bruce Stokes.
Next meeting 6:30 pm May 2, 2016.
Adjourned at 8:05

Respectfully submitted by
Glenn H. Peacock
peacock7850@yahoo.com

Rain has cancelled all games scheduled for tonite April 12, 2016.
Make-up date will be set at a later date.

Jimmy Monroe’s father-in-law passed away Apr 5 at the home.
Visitation will be at Lakeside Funeral Home, Woodstock, GA, Sunday April 10 from 1-2pm, services to follow.

Jimmy & Daina’s address is 162 W Putnam Ferry Road, Woodstock, GA 30189 for anyone wanting to send a card.

CRPA no longer operates the concessions at Hobgood. It is being run by a private entity, and per CRPA, we are no longer allowed to access this area at all! Such entry will be considered trespassing.
Should you need ice for an injury, please go to front counter and ask them for a bag.
Play safe out there guys – here’s to not needing ice.
Thanks,

CSSA Board of Directors Meeting
March 7, 2016
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; Bruce Stokes, Lowell Lawson League Director; Scott Parrish, Player Representative
Absents: Randy Bergman, Legacy League Director
Dewey Homs called the meeting to order at 6:35 pm
Secretary Minutes: February minutes presented and passed unanimously.
Treasurers Report: Beginning balance $5,287.64, ending balance $6,163.04
Revenue: $5,325.02
Expenses: $4449.62
Discussed and passed unanimously.
Topics discussed:
Uniforms have been ordered. Schedules being proofed and printed.
Technology: A discussion by the board took place on how best to apply an application(s) so that statistics can be inputted by the scorekeepers in real time. This is being pursued with the goal of lowering cost and efficiency. Also, how to input player waiver and emergency information so that in the case of emergency appropriate people can be notified in a timely manner. Scott Parrish will be the person in charge of this fact finding endeavor
Illegal Bats: Mike Carrigan presented a update list of unacceptable bats. Check with your League Director for any questions or queries.
Umpires will be on the watch for any player who is using an altered bat. Any player caught using an altered bat may be suspended up to one year. All bats must be ASA approved.
Any player who is in doubt about their bat(s) should have the umpire check the bat before the start of the game and or season.
Senior League will check any bat that resulted in a traditional home run. (over the fence).
Softballs: One new softball per game to be supplied by the home team. The visiting team will supply a used softball.
First aid kits: The board will be procuring first aid kits so that minor injuries can be attended in the event of any injuries.
Screens: American League and Lowell Lawson League will be using pitching screens during the games. The League Directors will discuss with players any rules that apply using said screens.

Recruiting Players: Suggestions were made in the attempt to increase the number of people to respond to our tryouts in the spring and fall. Suggestions such as community newsletters, yard signs and advertising banners were discussed.
Dewey Hom thanked the board for the hard work that has been done over these last months to assure a successful opening of a new softball season.
Next meeting 6:30 pm April 4, 2016.
Adjourned at 8:35

Respectfully submitted by
Glenn H. Peacock
peacock7850@yahoo.com