PEBBLECREEK SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

 

February 20, 2014

Tuscany Falls

 

           Board Members Present

              Dan Rea, President

              Chuck Tredway, Vice President

              Steve Fletcher, Secretary

              Norm Smith, Treasurer      

              Lyman Rinehart, Dir. of field Mtce.           

              Rich Elliott, Dir. of Marketing

 

            Board Members Absent

Fred Schmidt, Dir. of Player Development

           

            Call to Order: President Dan Rea called meeting to order at 4:00 PM

 

            The minutes of the January 16, 2014 Board Meeting were approved as written

 

            Old Business:

Ø      A’s Ushering-All spots are filled, super job by Jim Raines

 

Ø      PIR Update-Chuck Tredway announced that the PIR wanted us to fill an additional 5-slots which have been filled.  There is the potential for 100 slots in the future which would bring in approximately $10,000-$14,000 to the PCSSA to help fill the void of not ushering for the A’s.  We will look into budget needs vs fees for next year to help determine our needs.

 

Ø      Golf Tournament-Rich announced that there were presently 120 players signed up and that all have been placed on a team.  A number of sponsors are playing in the tournament and joining us for lunch.  Also, many have given donations for prizes, 80 in all including a $15,000 prize for a hole in one donated by Greg Dunton who is sponsoring all 4-par three prizes. 

 

Ø      Pitcher’s Mask Rule-It appears that this new rule has been favorably accepted by the league.

 

 

Committee & Director Updates:

Ø      Financial Update-Norm Smith-Norm reported that this is the time of year when our treasury begins to deplete.  There is a new pitching screen on order since the old one is showing its age; we will keep it for a backup.  The new screen will be easier to transport.

 

Ø      Marketing-Rich Elliott-Rich had nothing new to report.

 

Ø      Player Personnel-Fred Schmidt-Fred was out of town.

 

Ø      Field Maintenance-Lyman Rinehart-The composite that was placed on the field has yielded better results than expected, the field is in great shape (Good job Lyman).  It was suggested that we need a new screen to drag behind the tractor; the present one is suffering from fatigue.  It was also suggested that we look into the metal home plate used at the Festival field.  Also, as long as we have to replace the batter’s box mat a suggestion was made that we change to a “regulation” 3’ X 7’ mat in lieu of the present 4’ X 7’ mat. 

 

New Business:

Ø      Spring Softball Update-Mark reported that 42 players had registered and that the deadline for registration was the middle of March.  Since we need more players to sign up it was suggested that a note go out to the managers asking them to encourage their players to sign up if they intend to play.  Rich reported that we have 5-sponsors for spring ball and can get more should we need to. 

 

Ø      New Player/Sub List-Dan reported that there are presently 5-players on the sub list and asked that all managers look to this list first if they need a player since these players have paid their dues and expect to be able to play.  It was also noted that the rules say that a player must be a Pebble Creek resident for 3-months to be eligible to play; Mark will include this on future registration documents. 

 

 

Questions/Answers (time allowing)-

 

Ø  Mark announced the resignation of Barney Farley and Ken Kurtz from the rules committee.  We as the Board of Directors want to extend our sincere thanks for all the dedicated time, service and commitment over the years to the PCSSA; we will be sorry to see you go.  You guys have done an outstanding job and we thank you.  Mark also announced the recommendation of replacements Steve Ward and Bob Schemlfening.  The Board approved this recommendation.

Ø  Mark said that there was an approved form available from our website for submitting rules changes.

Ø  Paul suggested that players be given the opportunity to sign up for fall play before they left for the summer and it was agreed to.  He also suggested that the form for next year should have a cut-off date and Sept. 1st will be that date.  Dues will have to be paid by the 15th of Sept.  Players will be given the usual forms to indicate their preference to play in the fall by the managers at the end of this season.

Ø  It was brought up and there was a brief discussion as to whether or not we should have the managers submit an evaluation of the umpiring during the season.  The general opinion of the players in attendance was that our umpires were doing a good job, but that an evaluation might open up a discussion with the umpires should there be areas of concern.

 

 

 

With no further business, it was moved and seconded that this meeting be

adjourned. This meeting was adjourned at 5:10 PM.  The next meeting will be on

March 20, 2014-Thursday 4 PM-Milano Room

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

Steve Fletcher