Open Meeting @ 1:30
Towns In Attendance: Bancroft, Dodge, Howells, Logan View, Oakland, Scribner-Snyder, Stanton, Pender, Tekamah-Herman, West Point and Wisner
Not in Attendance: Emerson, Pilger and Lyons
Validated that a Quorum is in session to hold meeting
14 teams in league – needed 10 to hold meeting > 11 Towns represented in the Meeting.
Nominate and Approved Officers for 2011
Ron Williams – President Al Bohling – Secretary Steve Blocher - Treasurer
2010 Treasurers Report distributed to representatives: current Balance $266.00
2011 Estimate of Revenue and Expense Report for 2011 distributed to representatives
Note: No additional costs are associated with Web Site Consultant Company
Estimate of potential number of teams playing in league for 2011
Didgets: 18 Bronco: 17 Pony: 13
Hosts League Tournament Semi Final & Finals in 2011
Didget > Scribner Bronco > Dodge Pony > Logan View
Reviewed Changes made in 2010 to the following league rules– feedback
Operating Rule # 9(2) – Coaches Meeting: BOD Approved (4/11/2010)” that the Head Coach will be required to sign off on specific Operating Rules and ALL Field Rules prior to the season beginning indicating they have read and understand the Tri-Co Rules. (Not done very effectively)
President indicated that he will prepare a different method for getting signatures of acknowledgement from the coaches of registered teams for 2011
Field Rule # 17 – Length of Game (Didgets): BOD – NO CHANGE TO RULE
Note: Did recommend that the number of pitches between innings be limited to a maximum of eight. Intend is to keep game moving. This will be added to the Umpires review Information. Also time rule will be reviewed with Didget Coaches during Field Rules review.
Extra Hitter (EH) Option - BOD APPROVED (4/11/2010):
New Items
Discuss minimum requirements for towns to remain members of the league. Adopt language to help address potential non-active members. Representatives were reminded that at the 01/2010 meeting the importance of having strong membership support for the league by member towns
It was decided that the President should draft and mail a letter to towns that did not have a team in the league in 2010 their intentions for 2011 and the need to be a FULL participating member in 2012. The letter should also indicated a deadline date for a response
Read and discussed Letter from Tri County League President to the American Legion - Ralph Bishop League regarding player numbers and scheduling concerns.
Reviewed Schedule for 2011
Game Regular Season Schedule Dates – decision to be made in the April meeting
Draft of Tournament Schedule to be present at the April meeting
Pony All-Star Date - TBD
Reminded member team of League Requirements for Participation
Eligibility age dates of players
League Fees (No change) –
$40.00 Didget and Bronco
$55.00 Pony
Insurance Letter or Certificate of Coverage (See operating rule for minimum)
Official 2011 Tri Co League Roster Form must be used
Transfers Forms MUST be submitted at meeting with rosters prior to the April meeting
Transfers (2010 sheets) – President will mail a list of 2010 Transfers to affected town representatives for review
Current Operating – Field Rule Changes for Discussion?
Umpiring Concerns again in 2010 – President to look for possible Umpiring Clinics
Web Site: www.tricoleague.com
Date of next meeting; 4/10/2011
Meeting Adjourned at: 3:00pm