Board Notes January 12, 2011

Present: Gary England, Lynn Kearney, Adam Bottoms, Wayne Goodin, Gary Lyons, Terry Johns, Curt Gaskins, Scott Jessie, Johnny Orberson, Darrin Smith, Chris Goodin, Greg Oliver (left early)

1. Little League states that each team should have a minimum of 12 players and a maximum of 15. We have a proposal that each major league team to have 11 players. We will have to get approval for this.
2. Major League Draft Process
A. Standard procedure from book
B. Brother/Sister option 3rd round or next round if chosen after 3rd round
C. Manager’s child 4-5 round
D. Draft picks drawn from hat and order is determined
E. Number of coaches is a concern
3. Pee Wee
A. Motion made to redraft all teams this year (passed 9-1)
B. Motion made to draft all 8s then 7s. (motion taken off floor)
C. Motion made to draft open draft but all age groups must be within one player. (passed 10-0)
D. Motion made to not allow 6 years olds to play peewee. (passed 9-0)
4. Tee Ball
A. Motion made to hit off tee and player must be parallel to plate. (passed 9-1)
B. Motion made to take Tee Ball to 3 innings. (passed 10-0)
5. Signups
A. Motion made to give $10 discount for early signups and full amount at tryouts. (rejected 2-8)
B. Motion to $75 for 1st child and $60 for all others in family. (passed 10-0)
C. Dates February 12 & 19 @ TCHS 10-12
D. Coaching Clinic February 26 & 27.
6. Tryouts
A. March 5,6,7 (Little League)
B. March 12, 14 (Pee Wee)

Notes by Greg Oliver, secretary