LC 35 ATHLETIC CLUB -
Introduction
- All attendees were thanked
for attending the meeting and all were reminded of our LC 35 AC founding
mission and statement ..." To
participate in athletic events for the love of the sport, joy of competitive
endeavor and friendships engendered from the association with others holding
similar interests" .
- It was also noted that
while there will be disagreement on issues brought before the Board, there is an
expectation that all in attendance and all Board members will accept and
support the decisions of the group.
1. Previous Minutes
- Minutes from the previous
board meeting were not availabe at the time of this meeting.
2. President's
Advisory Committee
- Attendees
were informed that a Presidents Advisory Committee was established by the LC 35
AC President
- The Advisory
Committee is made up by
Ken Hume, VP
Jeff walker,
Treasurer
Bernie Vitek,
Commissioner - Senior Softball Division
Rob Sporl,
Commissioner - Younger Softball Division
Dave Surrey,
Commissioner - Winter Softball Division
Michael
Ferreira, Commissioner - Football
Jim Bittner,
Past President
Al McGhee, Past
President
- The committee has no
decision making authority and serves only to provide advice and input to the LC
35 AC President
3. Team Balance
Committees
- Attendees were
informed that Team balance Committees have been re-established to help
keep all teams competitive and as balanced as possible. The make-up of the
committees will be as follows:
- Summer Senior Division
Softball - Chaired by Bernie Vitek
- Summer Younger Division
Softball - Chaired by Rob Sporl
- Each committee will have 4
members in addition to the Chairperson. Potential candidates to serve on the
committees have been identified by the President's Advisory group but the
committees will not be finalized until the candidates are consulted
with to obtain their interest and commitment.
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4. " Altered
Bats"
- Attendees were informed
that it has come to the attention of the LC 35 AC President
that some of our fellow players may be altering bats. The President stated that
the use of "altered" bats presents a serious safety concern for all
of us and action needs to be taken. No one in attendence challenged the
concerns for safety.
- Attendees were given
the opportunity to express their opinions and to offer their
suggestions on how to eliminate
the the use of "altered" bats.
- After approximately
20 minutes of discussion, the President decided to pursue the structuring of a
"liability" statement that would prohibit players
from bringing "altered" into the dugout,
that would prohibit players from using "altered" bats in
any league games (regular play, All-Star play, State competition games),
including batting practice, that would result in a lifetime ban from the
LC 35 AC for violation, and that may put personal liability for injury on the
bat owner and/or user. The Pesident requested that the Vice
President prepare a draft of the "liability" statement before the
Managers Meeting scheduled for January 30, 2007. The President stated that
implementation of a "liability" statement that all players will be required
to sign will not peclude other measures in the future if this policy, is
violated.
5. Petition to lower
age for use of "juiced" bats
- Attendees were
informed that a petition to lower the age to 55 in the Younger
Division for use of non-ASA approved composite ("juiced")
bats.The petition was signed by 83 softball league members. Our eight
past presidents were polled after the petition was received ... All eight felt
this need to be brought to the Board for discussion ... six of our past Presidents
were opposed to the petition at this time.
- After approximately 20
minutes of discussion, the President decided to table this item and requested
that the Treasurer obtain a complete copy of our insurance policy for review.
The President will solicit input from one or more attorneys who are members of
the LC 35 AC relative to potential insurance disclaimers for use of non-ASA
approved bats regardless of the a player's age.
- Roughly 1/2 of those who
spoke were in favor of the petition and 1/2 were opposed to the petition. A suggestion was put
forth to change the age in the petition from 55 to 58.
6. Softball Managers
Meeting
-Attendees were informed
that a Mangers Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 30, 2007 @
Stagecoach. The agenda will be posted on our Website.
7. Football League
Update ... Michael, our
Football Commissioner gave you a brief update of our football activities.
Play-off start January 28, 2007 and the Football Championship game wiil be
played at Stagecoach on March 11, 2007.
8. Financial Report ...
The treasurer gave an update of our financial status and reported that the LC 35 AC is solvent.
9. Other Items
- Bowling league ... The
Vice President informed the group that interest has been voice by 2 members of the
LC 35 AC to organize a bowling league. The treasurer was requested to look into
insurance requirements for an LC 35 AC Bowling League. This item will be
further discussed at a subsequent Board Meeting.
- Difibulator ...
Attendees were informed that a difibulator has been installed in the
kitchen/snack area. The City will arrange for traning and the City will be
provided with a list of our members who want training.
- D/O Insurance ... The president requested that the
Treasurer obtain a draft copy and a quote for D/O insurance and
to follow-up with assembling needed information to obtain our non-profit
status. It was indicated by one of the
members that a local attorney is looking at the legal requirements for the LC
35 AC relative to obtaining non-profit status. A non-profit status is required
to obtain D/O insurance. An update will be provided at the next Board
Meeting.
- All Star Game
... One of the members recommended that the LC 35 AC consider structuring the
annual softball All Star event into age groups. The Board agreed to discuss
this further at the next Board meeting, if one of the members steps-up to the
plate to spearhead and lead this effort.
- Softballs ....
Members suggested that consideration be given to use of "Dudley"
softballs in lieu of the "Diamond" softballs currently used. Both
brands are ASA approved. The President requested the Treasurer to get prices
for both, to do a cost analysis ( price and life of softballs), and to move
forward with the "Dudley" option if the costs are relatively close.
- Pitcher's
Screen - Members suggested the possible use of a "screen" on the
mound to protect the pitchers. The President requested the Treasurer to
purchase one (1) screen for use during the Summer softball practice
(pre-season) games to assess the pros and cons of using a screen. After that
assessment, a recommendation could be made to the Board at a subsequent meeting
for a rule change that may require use of a screen. All in attendance were in
support of trying a screen during pre-season.
10. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at
8:00 PM
Libby Tortorici
1/24/07