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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING

November 8, 2016

In attendance: Bo Wood, Dick Mullins, Keith Purdy, Tom Wendorf, Carl Pierce.

The first order of business was to discuss possible 2017 registration fee discounts for certain groups of OTS players. After careful consideration of the costs involved with any registration fee reductions and taking into account the overall volunteer nature of the league, it was decided to allow the members of last year’s Grounds Crew to register for free and to allow 2017 Team Managers to register for half price ($30). All others will be required to register at the full rate ($60).

Bo announced that the infield work on both fields has been completed. Thanks to all the volunteers who showed up to help with the effort. A special thanks to Buddy Robinson who persuaded the Church of God to let us use their front-loader tractor for the Field #1 effort.

Bo reviewed two major 2017 expenses to be considered by the Executive Committee:

• New scoreboards – our current scoreboards have seen better days, especially the magnetic numbers. Bo is investigating better scoreboard systems and will present options to the Executive Committee.
• New storage building – a larger storage building is required to provide better protection for our equipment including lawn tractors, field liners and tools. Details regarding size, type, location, cost and the use of volunteers need to be worked out.

The possibility of using the Dagsboro Fire Hall for our year-end picnic was discussed. We are outgrowing the indoor capacity of the American Legion, and weather concerns (heat, rain, etc.) make it impractical to expand the picnic to include outdoor use. Dick Mullins will contact the Dagsboro Fire Company.

With LBG Homes dropping out as a team sponsor, a new team sponsor will most likely be needed for 2017. Bin 66 of Rehoboth (and the host for our Winter 2015 Wine and Beer Tasting event) has expressed an interest in sponsoring a team and will be contacted through Michael Orr.

The need for a Board of Directors meeting was briefly discussed. It was decided to call a meeting for Tuesday, November 29 at 1:00. An email notice will go out to all BoD members.

The date for The Starboard/Shark Tank holiday party was confirmed to be Thursday, December 15th. Keith will work with the restaurant to finalize the times, food and beverage specials and clothing discounts. Details will be sent out as soon as they are available.

Dick announced that plans are underway to celebrate the 20th season of the OTS league during the upcoming season. Among ideas being considered by the 20th Year Committee are an extended Opening Day ceremony, bringing back players from the early days, a day-long picnic with softball games, a dinner and a Group Discount Shorebirds game. As things become better defined, please plan to participate in and help with the events. Details to follow.

A date for the annual Toys For Tots party at Fox’s Pizza hasn’t been set yet. Johnny Allen will be contacted to interface with the restaurant staff. It was decided to try for 12/6 or 12/7 for this event.

Keith Purdy announced that the gated fence on Field #2 should be completed by the end of next week.

The need to reestablish a late-winter/early-spring bowling fundraiser was discussed. Volunteers to organize this event are needed.

Respectfully submitted,

Carl J. Pierce, Secretary

Registration is now underway for the 2017 Summer Season.

The season is scheduled to start May 2 and run through the end of August. A year-end double elimination tournament will the be held with all teams participating which should be over by mid-September.

Registration materials can be found by clicking the link below or clicking here.

Please read the letter carefully and fill out the entire form. All players wanting to play in 2017, including returning players, must complete the entire form.

Mailing information for the form and fee are on the Registration Form. 

With Fall Ball ending on October 27th, the OTS players jumped right into Winter Ball starting on November 1st. 

For those of you new to Winter Ball, here’s how it works:

Winter Ball generally starts at 10:30 a.m. with batting practice and is followed by a pick-up game if there are enough players. It is generally held when the temperature is expected to get over 50° and the fields are playable. Starting times and days played will vary depending on the weather. An email will be sent out at least the day before a Winter Ball session.

There is a separate Winter Ball Email Distribution list. If you received the email about the first Winter Ball session held on November 1st, you're on that distribution list. If not, and you want to be added to the list, click here and send the email. 

The Fall Ball season has begun. You can download the schedule by clicking on the Handout below.