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Meeting MinutesExecutive and Team Rep Meeting Entre Nous Femme Housing Attendees: 2008 Executive Members: Sheryl M. (Chair), Susie B. (Co-chair), Tammy C. (Secretary), Jackie D. (Registrar), Karissa M. (Statistician), Meg A. (Fields), Pam H. (Treasurer), Emma B. (Communications) Regrets: Meg A. (Fields) 2008
Team Representatives: Storm: Sabrina M. Line Drivers: Joanne B. Plan B: Andrea F. Blue Devils: C.J. E. Somethin’ Else: Christal E. Catch 22: Maureen B. Ratz: Jane A. Bent: Desiree G. Kugars: Elan N. Coastal Flyers: Donna S. Tank Grrls: Elaine J. Somethin’ Naked: Rebecca W. TNT: Selena M. Limobitches: Deana A. Ruckus: Matti Weiss Rockers: Annaliese H. a)
Welcome and Intros b)
In 2011 Team Vancouver is bidding to host the
North American Out-games, and they are looking for the Mabel League to host a
tournament. This is just a piece of
interest for all teams to keep in mind for the future. 7:05-7:10 Co-Chair a)
Status of volunteer commitments – items
outstanding are: ·
A team to line fields Sunday morning. ·
A team to enter a float into the pride parade
showcasing the Mabel League. ·
A team to host and run the Heather Williams
Memorial Game. ·
A team to host and run the year end event. 7:10-7:20 Registrar a)
Team Standings for 2008 are correct and are
on the Mabel League website. b)
Early Bird (pay tonight or Apr 31: $680-$250=$430) Checks can be mailed to
Jackie Dion, Sutie 205 -884 Bute street, 7:20-7:30 UIC a)
The league playing rules (by-laws) – are on
the Mabel League website b)
The ground rules for each field are also on
the Mabel League website c)
Hand out of balls will happen at end of
meeting a)
Presented the financial statement / budget a)
The schedule will be complete in a week and
will be distributed to team reps before being posted on the Mabel League
website. a)
LIL Tournament status – May 30 and 31st
held at Trout Lake/Clark Park b)
Finals will be held July 25-27th
at Emma
resigns as communications and offers up the position to those present, team
reps to ask t team
members about interest. a)
Eco-Challenge (Mar challenge) – winners - Karen Tristao - $50 I-tunes giftcard, Shelly
Zavitz – U2 CD, Barb Beaver – Vancity T-shirt ·
April challenge – recycle at home. b)
The Meltdown will take place on May 3rd
– all information is on Mabel League website. c)
The game versus WESA will take place on July
20th in a vote 9 pro and zero
against Meeting
Minutes
Executive and Team Rep Meeting Entre Nous Femme Housing Attendees: 2008 Executive Members: Sheryl M. (Chair), Susie B. (Co-chair), Tammy
C. (Secretary), Jackie D. (Registrar), Karissa M.
(Statistician), Meg A. (Fields), Pam H. (Treasurer). Regrets: Emma B.
(Communications) 2008 Team Representatives: Storm: Sue B. Line Drivers: Joanne B. Plan B: Jill S. Blue Devils: C.J. E. Somethin’ Else: Jennifer I. Catch 22: Laura S. Ratz: Jane A. Naughty Monkeys: Michelle F. Bent: Denise C. Wombats: Jenn T. Kugars: Elan N. Coastal Flyers: Donna S. Tank Grrls: Elaine J. Eager Beavers: Brandy T. Somethin’ Naked: Rebecca W. TNT: Selena M. Limobitches: Deana A. a) Welcome
and Intros b) Scorebooks
donated by Lyn Hart were handed out. c) Treasurer
position – Pam Hayer has filled the treasurer position. 7:05-7:15 Co-Chair a) Gather
of volunteer commitments:
7:15-7:25 Registrar a) Collect
team deposit ($250) and registration forms – 19 teams submitted deposits. Please send letters in to the chair via email
on what level of play that new teams wish to be placed on the pod system. Also any other teams requesting a change in
their level must do the same providing a list of all players and their level of
play ability. All of this information
will be looked at and voted on by the Executive. b) New
players update – new players lists are continuing to be emailed out to team
reps. If teams are not getting this list
please contact the Registrar and provide her with a proper email address to
send the list to. c) a) Umpire
Clinic – there is currently no Mabel League umpire clinic, but there is one
that is to be run out of b) Rules
of Play (on website). There is still no
word on the list of fields as of yet so no new rules of play so far. These will be posted on the Mabel League
website as the fields become available.
The pitching rule will stay the same as last year. a) Present
the financial statement / budget. Since
Pam Hayer has just taken on the position of treasurer the financials will not
be available until the next meeting. a) Reporting
Scores – web only, no phone line b) All
Eco- challenge forms were taken in and prizes were given out to winners who
used the least amount of plastic bags! a) Present
the list of fields handout – nothing yet to report as the parks board has yet
to get back to the Mabel League on our list of fields for this year. b) LIL
Tournament status – still dependant on list of fields yet to come. a) Review
revised Team Rep and Exec Contact info (handout) b) Reminder
that there is a space for their team to have a website. a) Eco-Challenge
(March challenge) – to change all of your light bulbs in your house to energy
efficient light bulbs available at most supermarkets and department stores. b) Tank
Grrls presented the Mabel League with an opportunity brought to them by WESA. ·
WESA would like to
consider introducing a women’s only division for the Pac Cup Classic slo-pitch
event, based on level of interest from women ball teams. ·
If any teams are
interested please contact Tim at tim@wesa.net ·
Particulars: Event:
Pac Cup Classic Sponsor:
WESA When:
Labour Day weekend (sat. Where:
softball city, white rock Rules:
NAGA slo-pitch rules Minimum 10 players per team (typical
is 14-15) Uniforms:
can use your Mabel League uniforms, but each player needs a number on her
uniform; uniforms must be matching Cost:
$400 per team (includes all the social events listed below) Tourney
format: three round robin followed by double knock-out elimination; trophy/medal awards (no
cash awards) Socials:
Friday night ( Saturday night ( Sunday night (
Meeting Minutes Mabel League Team Rep
Meeting Entre Nous Femme Housing, Attendees: 2008 Executive Members: Sheryl M. (Chair), Susie B. (Co-chair), Tammy
C. (Secretary), Jackie D. (Registrar), Karissa M.
(Statistician), Meg A. (Fields), Position
Open, (Treasurer). 2008 Team Representatives: Storm: Sue B. Line Drivers: Joanne B. Plan B: Clare P. Blue Devils: C.J. E. Bent: Desiree G. Somethin’ Else: Christal E. Catch 22: Maureen B. Ratz: Jane A. Rockers: Michelle S. Ruckus: Matti W. Wombats: no member present Kugars: Elan N. Jets: Shelly D. Coastal Flyers: Donna S. Tank Grrls: Elaine J. Eager Beavers: Parveen H. Somethin’ Naked: Denise S. “The new team”: Terra W. Meeting Start Time: Chair: a) Welcome and Introduction
of the 2008 Mabel League Executive b) Introduction of
attending 2008 Team Reps c) Introduction of
the Agenda d) Explanation of the
guidelines of Team Rep meetings ·
Meetings are informal; place your hand up if you
wish to speak. e) Treasurer position
on the 2008 Mabel League Executive is still available ·
Team reps are asked to please contact their team as
the league is unable to run without a treasurer. Please get back to the chair within one
week. The Mabel League may have to waive
the rule stating that a person on the Executive needs two years of playing in
the league. f) Proposal of
sponsorship for Mabel League for 2008 ·
The Mabel League was approached by Lyn Hart who
wishes to sponsor the league with free scorebooks which will advertise McDonald
Realty and her business with them. She
also wishes to supply free water at the Heather Memorial Game in exchange for
placing a banner up advertising her business. ·
Motion passed with 15 team reps voting yes for a one
year, one time sponsorship. Co-chair: a) Contribution award
changes
i)
Explanation of point adjustments to some volunteer
tasks ·
Handout provided
ii)
Changes to financial kick-back (25% of profit) for
the Meltdown, ·
This is for the 2008 year
iii)
Contribution Award to be split three ways (50%, 30%,
and 20%) ·
This would apply to the 2009 year b) Handout volunteer
summary. Teams are required to choose
volunteer positions for the year by next Team Rep Meeting on ·
Kugars volunteered for the rules and grievances
committee run by co-chair c) Review of what the
Team Rep job description ·
Please email co-chair and she can send out information
to new team reps or approach her after meeting. Registrar: a) Review “New Team”
guidance package, now can be emailed to registrar ·
There is now a link to the accident claim form on
the Mabel League website so teams can download their own forms off of the
Softball BC Website b) Cover team
registration. ·
Deposit fee of $250 to secure spot on Mabel League
2008 is due MARCH 10TH, the
next Team Rep meeting. ·
Team fees this year will be $730 which includes
softballs as in 2007. Team fees are due
by JUNE 1st, or if teams
choose to submit payment by MAY 1st
(Early Bird Payment) the fee will be reduced to $680. ·
The increase in fees of $80 this year is based on a
team of 16 players times $5 which equals the $80. c) Hand out of Team
Registration Form ·
All team reps please put your email address on this
form as well. d) Discussion of tips
for completing Roster/Scorebook ·
Please write clearly and write hard on the roster as
there are four pages. If a team has more
than 17 players please use a ghost roster – only one piece of paper – for other
players. ·
Individuals who already have a softball BC number
can phone softball BC direct to get their number. ·
All information and rosters must be handed in to
Registrar by JUNE 1st e) Discussion on new
players on wait-list, and how teams can pick up new players. ·
Handout of new players provided. Lists will be updated as players contact the
Mabel League looking to play. U.I.C.: a) Discussion on
Umpire Clinic. ·
Working towards a Mabel League only umpire clinic
for level 1 and level 1 refresher umpires depending on level of interest. ·
The Mabel League is prepared to offset the cost of
the clinics to encourage more participation by its members. Keep your receipts. If interested please
email UIC by going to the Mabel league website www.mabelleague.com ·
Possible exhibition games if there is interest
before season starts. ·
If there is enough interest there will be a rule
clinic offered for players and coaches wishing to strengthen their rule
knowledge – offered either the last weekend of March or the first two in April. b) Discussion of
Rules of Play which are now on Mabel League website ·
The current softball ·
Please review the Mabel League website under rules
for explanations of any Mabel specific rules, a clear explanation of the
pitching rule and rules of play for specific fields with your team. ·
If there are any field specific rules you wish to be
re-examined, please contact UIC via email with suggestion. ·
Once the Rules and Grievances committee has been
formed, they will review suggestions and potentially add/subtract from the
rules of play for that field. ·
Rules and Grievances will review new fields as they
become confirmed ·
Any Mabel League specific rules can only be
re-visited at the AGM and a vote would be required to add, change, or delete ·
Any Softball Canada rules remain in effect until the
rules are re-visited by Softball ·
All rules remain subject to the individual umpires
to interpret and enforce. c) Any care, concerns or complaints regarding
umpires and the Mabel League should
be directed to Shawn E. via the Mabel web site. Treasurer: a) Presentation of
financial statement for the New Year ·
Unable to do as no present treasurer. b) Review of the “buy
out option” for teams who do not want to sell chocolates. ·
$337.50 due by Jun
9th is what teams must hand in to league if they opt out of selling
chocolates to raise funds for the league. Statistician: a) Nothing to present Fields: a) Nothing to
present. Actively looking to get Communications a) Review of
important dates for Team Reps – on back of agenda handout. This information is also available on the
Mabel League website. b) Review of Team Rep
and Executive contact information for 2008.
Hand-out provided. Please amend Executive copy with new team reps
present and return to Emma. New Business: a) Eco Challenge February’s eco challenge is to switch from plastic
shopping bags to reusable cloth bags.
Team reps are encouraged to take this handout back to their teams and
participate. Please bring back your
results at the next team rep meeting. Meeting Finish Time: Next Meeting Date: |
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