December

UpdatedSunday February 4, 2018 byJeff Kelly.

MEETING NOTES

12/4/2017

Present: Pat Patterson, JD Fier, Jeff Kelly, Paul Hebert, Matt Demers, Amy Sweeney, Andrew Witkowski, Steve Drescher, Paul Metivier, Gary Smith

Call to order at 7:00pm by Pat Patterson

League Update from Pat

• Vision for 2018 with three driving factors: Kids. Volunteerism. Baseball.
• Sustainability as an argument for everything we do for the league. Our Volunteers, Economics and Systems drive towards the sustainability of the league.

• Opened on 11/15 with 10% off through January 15. 31 currently registered with 16 first timers.
• All flyers distributed across schools.
• Will contact Boys and Girls Club about distributing flyers

7:15 Website updates - Matt

• Registration info is in The Telegraph and online.
• Promoting USA Bats on Facebook and web. USA Bats must be used in Minors through Majors. The board will visit each team this Spring for a documented equipment check.   
• Features on the website continue to be updated.
• 2 code of conducts have been posted.
• Website content audit continues

7:35 Financial Update - Paul H.

• Financial position is strong
• Poised for successful 2018

7:40 Hitting Clinic - Gary

• Start Jan 21- Mar 18 with Jim Bail at NSA.

7:45 Bylaws committee updates - Jeff

• Have reviewed bylaws over past month.
• Will provide a side by side listing of proposed bylaw changes before the January meeting for vote.
• Asking all board member to review their responsibilities and add edits in next few weeks.
• Everything on bylaws should have to do with league governance.

8:05 Fundraising - Amy

• Sweatshirt update
• Five Below fundraiser Dec 10-23, show flyer and 10% goes to Nashua Cal Ripken
• Texas Roadhouse fundraiser January 4
• Margaritas fundraiser January 18
• Banner ad sales to be coordinated by Matt Hannon
• Calendar sales preliminary discussion
• Holman Stadium event in July/August

8:25 Field updates - Steve

• A full inventory of field needs has been compiled

8:30 Regional Tournament - Steve/Gary

• There is an opportunity to apply for hosting of 12U 2018 Regionals
• Went through pros and cons for the league
• Vote passed to ask Regional committee to do site visit and provide Field approval before league vote.

December 2017.pdf