Board Meetings

FEB 5, 2006

NVLL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MINUTES- FEB. 26, 2006
 
Introduction: Meeting was called to order by Dennis Samac at 3:00
 
  1.Standard Agenda Items:
     A. Minute Review: Minutes were reviewed from meeting on Feb 5,2006. Approved.
     B. First order of business: Eddie Herring was present and would like to become a board 
         member. Joe Friedman made the 1st motion to accept Eddie, Sue Sorenson made the
         2nd to accept. Welcome Eddie herring to the Board of Directors.
     C.Calendar Review: Umpire clinic update given by Joe Friedman. There were 8-10
        umpires present. There will be a pitching and hitting clinic on March 27th.  Dennis
        asked that it be brought up at the managers meeting to remind them to tell players.
        Player agent...Park ranger schedule was handed out for sign ups. Board went over
        some of the safety rules such as the lightening detectors.
     D.Player Agent: Phllip Box and Brad Schneider will be player agents for the teen league.
        Minor C Manager Mr. Russell was approved for a team that lost their manager.
     E.Uniforms:Sue Sorenson reported that only 12 teams had not turned their jerseys into
        AAU. Emails will be sent to each team mom to make sure they get them in to be
        printed. Little League will have uniforms to offer next year. The downfalls...more money
        and no belted pants.
     F. Fields and grounds: Terry Rarick commended Niceville City workers for all the hard
        work they do to keep our fields looking sharp. He asked that if we see Jim Baughman
        and crew out anywhere to be sure and say thank you.  An email was sent out asking
        for anyone that either owns a mowing service or knows someone that can help keep the
        Valp. field mowed, to let terry or mike know. The concession building was damaged by
        the pavers but will be repaired. Hoping to have the building done soon.
    G. Team Mom: Teams are doing a good job getting monies collected for the Opening Day
         ceremonies. I will be meeting with most of them this upcoming week to do the final
         collection and then turn numbers over to Roger Porter and funds to Patti Baker.
     H.Parade: Dennis went over again the importance of everyone being on time Saturday
         am. There may be no back entrance for Lewis.
      I. Sponsor Coordinator: Mike McDorman gave a repot that some still need to pay.
         Coke had contacted me on Friday and just needed an address.
      J. Opening Day Activities: Porters will be setting up tents on Friday am. They are
         working on getting EOD helpers. Dennis will have plenty of walkie talkies to use that
         day. Scott Heman will be the D.J. for the day. EZ golf carts will be loaning us 2 carts
         and Terry Rarick has a dump cart coming from Bluewater. There will be a tent over the
         cakes this year. Coolers were suggested to keep items form melting.
       K. Tournament Info: Niceville will host the Senior tourney ( July 7th) and 11 year old
            tourney ( June 24). We gave up 8 year old pitching machine tourney, it will be held in
            Crestview. District and Sections: 10-11  July 21st....Senior: July 21st.
       L. Safety Officer: Brad reported that the safety manuel is done and will be posted this
           week. It will be handed out to managers at the meeting on Feb. 26th.
       M. Last order of business: Handcarts for the fields to move trash containers. The
            purchase of 4 was discussed. Each field would have one.
           See you on Opening Day!! No new meeting date was discussed.

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NVLL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MINUTES - Feb 5, 2006

 Introduction: Meeting was called to order at 1:05PM by Dennis Samac, President NVLL. 

  1. Standard Agenda Items: 
    1. Minutes Review: No minutes were available from the previous meeting.
    1. First Order of Business:  Dennis Samac addressed two new open positions on the Board. Removed from the January meeting were Eddie Herring and Leslie Gossett.  Lynette Connelly was also in attendance. She introduced herself to the members present and expressed her desire to join the Board. The Board decided to vote on the two new candidates present at the meeting. Patti Ferguson made the first motion to nominate Lynette Connelly, Terry Rarick provided the second. Lynette Connelly was approved and welcomed by the board.  Leslie Gossett was also nominated and approved by the Board.  Dennis Samac asked for nominations from the floor to fill the open Vice President position; there were none.  He suggested that we consider Greg Rackley and went on to explain how long Greg had been involved with NVLL and why he would make a good Vice President.  Dennis Samac made the first motion to nominate Greg Rackley and Brad Schneider made the second motion. Greg Rackley was voted to the Board of Directors as Vice President.  Dennis Samac asked for nominations from the floor to fill the open Secretary position; Larry Stelck nominated Patti Ferguson for Secretary. A unanimous group second was provided.  Patti Ferguson was voted onto the board as league Secretary.
    1. Calendar Review:  Mike Rarick, Chair: Make-up tryouts will be held Tues Feb 7, 2006 at 6:00PM.  Location: Major League field. Help was requested to set up. The Major’s draft will be Wed or Thurs night. Drafts will be held at Lewis Middle School. 
    1. Budget Review:  Patti Baker reported no change since the previous meeting.
    1. Concessions:  Clean-up date set for Sat morning Mar 4th. Clean-up crew will meet at the Major League field at 8:30AM. Concessions will be stocked and ready for opening of the season. Leslie Gossett has agreed to manage the Twin Oaks concession.
    1. Uniforms:  Sue Sorenson reported that if she can order uniforms by Mon Feb 13th, they will be delivered by Wed Feb 15th. Player agents will receive the uniforms before the Team Mom meeting because AAU needs them by the 22nd of Feb.
    1. Fields and Grounds: Terry Rarick/Jamie Shields. Terry reported the grass is thick and the field is ready for play. He also reported that the concession stand construction is progressing slowly. 
    1. Team Mom Coordinator:  Patti Ferguson. Patti reported that all is in good order. Porters BBQ has been contacted and tickets are being printed. A deposit check was written and will be delivered to Porter’s this week. A meeting will be held on Feb. 20th in Niceville City Hall Chambers at 6:00PM.
    1. Sponsor Coordinator:  Mike McDorman reported that 21 sponsors have paid and they are still trying to get the rest of them committed/paid and wrapped up.
    1. Opening Day Parade/Ceremony:  Darren Boisjolie reported all the activity games have been located and rented. Challenger League will have 4 teams present and will be at the front of the parade. Volunteers from the church and school are in place to work the entire day.
    1. Information Officer:  Larry Stelck will be the new information officer.
    1. Meeting Conclusion – Comments: During Spring Break there will be no games. Friday and Saturday of Easter weekend NVLL is considering not having any games scheduled.  A summation of team numbers follows:

                                                               i.      Team Breakdowns:
1.       8 Majors
2.       12 Minor A
3.       12 Minor B
4.       9 Minor C
5.       9 or 10 T-Ball
6.       5 Teen

  1. Closing:  Next meeting is scheduled for Feb 26, 2006 at 3:00.  Meeting was adjourned at 2:20PM.

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