PBO Minutes

October 2, 2007

Meeting called to order by Todd @7:10

There were 8 board members and 0 non-board members present.

 John accepted last months minutes, seconded by Jason.

 John accepted the Treasurers report, seconded by Bud.

League Reports

Senior Legion

• there will be some changes to the individual leagues – where they are based
• committee for sportsmanship between coaches and players

Junior Legion

• they need to look at the link between the ages of the Junior Legion and senior Legion players
• the $150 registration fee will go up $25 - $50 next year
• we are treasurers of Twin County League
• they opted to get rid of the Diamond Balls

Fundraising

• Boston Market – next time have kids in uniforms since it will be held during the regular baseball season – 5 kids per hour
• each player could hand out a thank you to everyone who attends

Old Business

• 501C – Howard will talk to the lawyer again about fees to move to non-profit
• $50 check to deposit from the Reading Phillies fundraiser – this should be ready next year at registration to take better advantage
• Wawa – we bought 250 tickets – there should be 16 left – Todd will track them down
• Jessica will start getting things together for the Basket Raffle
  • we need to market it better and sooner
  • make sure men know to come also
  • PCTV – Gus Tellis to advertise
  • advertise in the Mercury also

New Business

• Fall Ball
  • three of our kids went to Boyertown. Joe and Todd decided to call Boyertown to see why they took them. Boyertown said they have not territories and took them. (They were there last year also.) Boyertown found out there are territories and told the players they could not play for them. They are back with us. They have not paid yet – as soon as Todd hears from Boyertown about the reimbursement for the players, he will call each of them for the registration fee.
• Audit meeting needs to be set up for November – Howard, Bud, Jason, Carl and Chris will attend – the meeting will be on Saturday, December 1^st @10 a.m. at Chris’ home
• on registration forms for next year – take from By-Laws to add with the Code of Conduct – all players must play for the team they are chosen for – NO choosing of teams by the players

accepted by Jason, seconded  by John

• nominations for Board Members:

Todd Klaptosky, Chris Klaptosky, John McCloskey, Sue McCloskey, Rick Schrack, Jason Feather, Howard Shawell, Bud Lightcap, Tom Hains, Tom Rokosny, Chuck Bleakly, Patti Bleakly

everyone was nominated and seconded, nominations closed, motion by John, seconded by Howard

Motion to adjourn by John, seconded by Howard 8:40.

Next meeting – November 6^th @7pm at the High School