AABA Board of Directors Meeting

February 10, 2009 

Those in attendance:  Jerrod Hammerback – President

                                   Steve Radke

                                    Bob Booth

                                   Christy Caspers

 Those absent:   Rob Davis

                         Brian Stockert

  

7:02 p.m. Call to Order

 7:05 p.m. Quorum noted

 New Business 

  1. Potential New Board Members
    1. Need three new members
    2. Three year terms
    3. Discussed seven  potential members who have expressed interest.

 Steve Radke moved to nominate Larry Novotny, Anthony Zimny and Dean Revering as new board members.

Bob Booth seconded the motion

 Discussion

 Vote:  4-0 to name Larry Novotny, Anthony Zimny and Dean Revering as new board members.  Jerrod agrees to contact each new board member, discuss responsibilities and offer each the position. 

  1. Reviewed dates for 2009 season.   Board agreed to the following tentative schedule for 2009:
    1. April 7, 2009 – Parent Meeting and Registration begins
    2. April 18, 2009 – Try Outs for Beetles and Minor Leagues
    3. April 18, 2009 – Registration ends and late registrations start along with late fee.
    4. April 30, 2009 – Coaches meeting
    5. May 2, 2009 – Players Draft
    6. May 16, 2009 – Super Saturday (May 23rd is rain date).
  1. Minor League Redraft.
    1. Discussion regarding pros and cons of a redraft for Minor League

Motion by Steve Radke to reject a Minor League redraft and keep the system as currently exists for Minor League “as is.”

Seconded by Bob Booth. 

Discussion 

Vote:  4-0 Motion carried to  reject a Minor League redraft and keep the system as currently exists for Minor League. 

  1. Players Clinics
    1. Discussion regarding the value in having skills clinics throughout the year for players.
    2. Jerry Hoelsher and Mike Kluver have both signaled interest in holding skills clinics for AABA players.
    3. Jerrod will contact both Mr. Hoelsher and Mr. Kluver, as well as the Beetles Team to come and present their ideas/concepts to the Board of Directors on the February 24 meeting for further discussion and decision.
  1. Grounds Maintenance
    1. Discussion regarding the need to find new grounds maintenance for the 2009 AABA season.  Two proposals have been presented, one from Mr. Billy Krivanek and one from Mr. Steve Radke. 
    2. Since Mr. Radke is a current board member and without his vote, there was no quorum, the decision was made to hold over this issue to the next Board meeting.
  1. Field Reservation/Dugout Sponsorship
    1. Discussion regarding whether AABA could obtain field preference at the new school.
    2. Discussion regarding whether AABA might be willing to pay for new dug outs at the school.
    3. Decision:  Jerrod would contact Mark Ripley to find out more information regarding both issues.
    4. Decision:  Jerrod to contact Jeff Bartholomew to come to one of the April Board meetings to discuss whether/what/if there could be a use of fields at the new YMCA.
  1. Equipment Evaluation
    1. Discussion regarding whether/how to determine which equipment needs to be replaced or purchased for the season. 
    2. Decision – Board to discuss at next meeting how to determine the quantity and quality of equipment in advance of the March 17 meeting with vendors.
    3. Decision – purchase tubs for each team’s equipment so at season end, it will be easier to track and store equipment.
    4. Decision – Christy Caspers will help Jerrod draft a letter to be send to any interested vendor to present at March 17 Board meeting their jerseys, trophys, hats, socks, jackets, helmets, t-shirts as well as costs.  Board will determine whether the whole purchase will be made through one vs. more than one vendor.
  1. Budget
    1. Discussion of next steps on budget.  Bob will present the budget for the 2009 season; give a 2008 budget recap, and present financial projections.
  1. Fundraising
    1. Discussion regarding updating fundraising efforts, particularly as it relates to business sponsorships.
    2. Decision:  Christy Caspers to draft letter for Jerrod’s signature.  Letter will target businesses and service clubs in asking for financial support for AABA.
  1. Meeting Schedule
    1. Decision:  next Meeting – March 17, 2009.

8:25 p.m. – Meeting Adjourned.