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OTS Board/Manager Meeting Minutes Dagsboro Church of God Tuesday October 31, 2006 9 AM @ Field # 2 [AKA West Field] In Attendance: Tom Harvey(Pres.), Bo Wood (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), Ron Weber (Sec.), John Walker, Don Clements, Sal Corrallo, Roger Howard, Ed Sternberg Meeting Minutes 1. Treasurer's Report. a. Current Balance - $1980.05 b. Unpaid bills – cost of waterproofing material and equipment, yearly webpage subscription fee 2. Old Business a. Player Ratings were finalized in preparation for the 2007 Draft b. Power washing and treating of fences, backstops and bleachers with wood preservative has been completed 3. New Business a. Construction of sun shelters * Shelters will be constructed over the player benches on both fields * Construction will be completed before the start of the 2007 regular season * Due to cost constraints, Sun shelters will not be built over the bleachers in 2007 but may be built over the benches behind the backstops. * A decision will be made on the material to be used to cover these areas. Being considered is a rigid product like a corrugated roofing material or a tarp type product that allows air and rain to penetrate but filters the sun. b. Ball field Improvements for 2007 * Buck Starkey, who has done such a fabulous job maintaining the fields for us, feels that there is no need for additional infield mix at this time. The fields are draining ok and there is no significant ridge between the infields and outfields. * COG is considering using Field #2 (aka the west field) for their little league team’s practices and home games. This would require the addition of a 6” pitchers mound and extending the length of the bases. Tom Harvey has written a letter to the COG representative stating that OTS has concerns about these changes and has requested a meeting to discuss ad hopefully resolve them.. c. Specific league rules needing review and modification for 2007. * Substitution Rule – has been revised to provide more equity across all teams in all situations – the revised rule will be re-written and incorporated into the leagues by-laws. Essentially, teams will only be able to substitute with players of equal skill. Teams will be able to substitute up to 5 players for a maximum game roster of 11 players. * Permanent subs – this rule has been eliminated….it was agreed by the board that the new substitution rule would suffice. * Substitute runners – this rule has been modified to read: Those who have difficulty running from home plate to first base due to injury, age or for medical reasons should be identified by their managers prior to the start of the game. The umpire and opposing manager should be given the names of these players [who normally require a substitute runner from home plate] before the game begin. For those players who require a substitute runner, either from home plate, or on the bases, the substitute runner must be the last batter that made an out. If the person that made the last out is already on base running for someone, the previous person who made an out will become the substitute runner. The substitute runner from home late must be positioned behind the catcher. If in the judgment of the umpire a substitute runner leaves this position before the batter hits the ball the runner will be declared out. Also, if the batter having a sub runner crosses the commit line, he will be declared out. d. The following will be reviewed and decided upon at a future meeting: * should OTS pay the registration fee for teams participating in Senior Olympics and other tournaments * elimination of the 5 run rule and incorporation of a mercy rule * incorporating an unlimited arch pitching rule * feasibility of an official scorekeeping crew 4. A reminder to all OTS board members and players, that any purchases for equipment, etc. must first be approved by the board prior to purchase 5. Winter Ball a. Will be played on Tuesday’s and Friday’s weather permitting and the temp. (real feel) above 45 degrees starting at 11:00 b. All games played on the M&T Bank field in Millsboro c. Contact Sal Corrallo for more info. 6. Meeting Adjourned at 10:30 7. Next Meeting Wednesday December 6th.

OTS Board of Directors Meeting Dagsboro Church of God - West Field Tuesday October 10 - 12:00 noon In Attendance: Bo Wood (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), Ron Weber (Sec.) John Bokop, John Walker, Don Clements, Tom Farrah, Gary Meredith, Ed Sternberg, Neil Fleming, Terry Thomas(for Roger Howard), Ray Myers(for Tom Harvey), Mike Carta, Sal Corrallo MEETING MINUTES 1. Treasurer’s Report • Account balance - $2,367.98 2. Player Ratings • Anyone who played in the 2006 regular season was rated by their manager on 4 major skills; fielding, throwing, hitting & running. Player’s attendance was also noted. • Managers presented the ratings to the rest of the board for their agreement. Changes were made where necessary. • Each player’s rating will be reviewed one last time by the board of directors. Changes, where justified, will be made and the ratings finalized for use in the 2007 team draft. 3. Field Improvements • “Buck” will level the infield dirt following the close of the fall season. He does not think the fields need additional infield mix at this point. • “Buck” has power washed the bleachers. John Walker will be looking for volunteers to help with applying a coat of wood preserver to the bleachers and the fences/backstops on Wednesday October 25th (rain date is Thurs. 10/26). Contact John at ovfamrest@msn.com or (302) 539-9597. • The installation of sun screens over the player benches and possibly the bleachers on both fields is expected to be completed prior to the start of the 2007 season. 4. Additional items to be addressed prior to 2007 season • Review and revise where necessary the substitution rules. This includes substitute players, runners and permanent subs. • Decide on minimum team roster size • Year end tournament – formalize the rules and regulations governing the tournament including purpose, name, award, etc. • Determine player interest in participating at various tournaments during the 2007 season. • Determine softball manufacturer to use for 2007 season. • Determine supplier for shirts and hats for 2007. Invite Precision Sportswear to attend an upcoming meeting to show available products. • Identify 8 individuals to serve as team managers for the 2007 season. 5. Meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m. 6. Next meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 31st at 12:00 at COG.

Bayside Bears (Blue & Red) - Coach Tom Farrah Maly, Tom 541-0780 Ditasio, Rick 537-9303 Corrallo, Sal 945-2457 Sherry, Patrick 537-0733 Farrah, Tom 539-9392 Tavenner,George 645-9689 Dennis, Bob 436-9043 Argonish, Bob 539-6359 Davis, Chris 537-4592 Harris, Pete 945-1456 Barry, Rich 945-4977 Copp, Tom 410-641-5986 Colonial East LTD. (Green & White) - Coach Mike Carta Bonner, John 430-0671 Bowser, Bill 732-9373 Abbatiello,Mike 539-9523 Carta, Mike 644-0344 Howlett, Bill 934-7011 Koons, Barry 629-8202 Kratz, Joe 684-4340 Woodrum, Woody 537-0826 Steinmacher,Jim 732-7878 Arbach, John 945-0580 George Hunt 644-2973 Rendina, Pete 436-5074 Ackerman, Steve 539-9256 Dynamic Physical Therapy (Grey and Blue) - Coach Bo Wood Fry, Frank 945-7067 Hale, Pat 410-641-3598 Stack, Bob 947-9549 Aragona,Carmen 732-3618 McLean, Tom 539-9351 Steen, Dennis 537-7081 Alexander, Arch 226-8381 Fisher, Guy 539-0252 Pulcini, Larry 945-7350 Jones, Dan 854-9328 Mancuso, John 227-7219 Bokop, John 947-4653 Wood,"Bo" 945-1849 Speaks, "Bucky" 732-6806 Millsboro Lanes (Red & White) - Coach Eddie Sternberg Kavanagh,Tom 947-2775 Rubinsohm, John 537-2906 Hendrix, Gene 537-9417 Kane, Gary 537-1267 Hanna, Gary 732-3879 Sternberg, Ed 541-0113 Schaffran, Paul 539-4458 Banks, Harry 226-3784 Fleming, Neil 539-8070 Wright, Jim 436-8887 Harp, Paul 934-8566 Petenbrink,Paul 732-3275 Millville By the Sea (Blue & White) - Coach Roger Howard Collins, Clay 539-3205 Pace, Vince 410-250-9297 Edwards, Don 945-2804 Cannon, Joe 537-0636 Howard, Roger 541-9315 Delaney, Gary 410-250-1349 Shaeffer, Bob 537-4678 Thomas, Terry 934-6615 Travers, Jim 875-3989 Fazio, Nick 732-6538 Johannes,Charles947-4603 Ortiz, Manny 436-4558 Maurer, Bruce 344-3892 DelVecchio,Vin 410-289-8410 Ocean View Family Restaurant (Yellow & Blue) - Coach John Walker Shoup, Ron 945-8811 Ewers, Joe 537-3951 Brown, Chris 945-1956 Lundy, Bill 537-9457 Laws, Chuck 934-6733 Gill, John 537-8136 Steele, Harry 539-6355 Brandau, John 226-8858 Kerns, Frank 410-250-3853 Clements, Don 539-1867 Weber, Ron 537-2004 Williams, Frank 537-7666 Walker, John 539-9597 Schifano, Lou 539-5977 Precision Sportswear - (Black & White) - Coach Tom Harvey Carney, John 537-6946 Bold, Steve 934-8576 Maggitti, Andy 539-8009 Taylor, John 539-5475 McLaren, Norm 945-7846 Rogers, Ken 410-860-4828 Spivak,Jonathan 236-2707 Harvey, Tom 541-4075 Farley, Ned 410-524-5115 McCabe, George 732-6477 Maizel, Marvin 301-440-7174 Bare, Jesse 732-9402 Myers, Ray 539-4623 Vickie York (Lime Green & Blue) - Coach Gary Meredith DePalma, John 539-1252 Olsted, Walt 539-7744 Heron, John 537-1163 Mair, Harriet 934-8814 Meredith, Gary 539-0532 Frost, Barry 410-524-2664 Cavalluzzo, Joe 539-0919 Neyen, Bill 436-1551 Temparal,Charles424-0250 McLaren, John 541-0271 Smith, Wayne 539-4849 Slack, George 410-688-6476

OTS Board of Directors Meeting Dagsboro Church of God - West Field Tuesday June 6, 2006 - 12:00 noon In Attendance: Tom Harvey (Pres.), Sal Corrallo (VP), Bill Neyen (Treas.), Ron Weber (Sec.), Bo Wood, John Bokop, John Walker, Don Clements, Tom Farrah, Gary Meredith, Ed Sternberg, Neil Fleming, Paul Harp, Roger Howard, Charlie Johannes, Mike Carta, Joe Kratz, Archie Alexander MEETING MINUTES 1. Umpire Rules – Bo Wood • Balls hit to right field on the East field – a ball that can be visibly seen hitting the ground prior to rolling down the hill into the pond area will be ruled a ground rule double. A ball which lands on the bank or in the pond area and can not be visibly seen hitting the ground will be ruled a home run. • Players batting out of order – it was decided that OTS will continue to abide by the ASA ruling for a player batting out of order. Refer to the ASA manual for details. • Strike Zone – a pitch hitting any part of the plate, including the black edging, will be called a strike. Judgment should be exercised on the 6 to 12 foot height regulation, with a caution given on the initial borderline pitch. • Substitute runners from the plate – A restriction line will be drawn 1/3 of the distance from home plate to 1st base. After the ball is struck, only the sub runner can touch or cross the restriction line. If the batter touches or crosses the restricted line, he will be called out. 2. Equipment – Ron Weber • The league has agreed to compare the quality of softballs manufactured by 2 major companies, Worth, the ball currently used by the league and Decker, a highly rated ball. After we have used our current inventory of Worth balls, the league will purchase 2 dozen Decker balls to be used in league games. A comparison will be made by the end of the season which will determine what balls are used next season. 3. Tournament Teams • Tom Farrah has agreed to manage the Senior Olympics 65 to 69 Team • Bo Wood will manage the 60 to 64 team • Gary Meredith will continue to co-ordinate OTS participation in the Olney MD Tournament 4. New Officers 2006 to 2008 • Board members were asked to start thinking about potential candidates for the 4 Officer positions, President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary, that need to be filled for the 2006 – 2008 term. • Nominations will be presented at the next board meeting. • Sal Corrallo, current Vice President stated that he would not be running for re-election. 5. Team Rosters • Current team rosters were presented by each Manager to determine count and general quality of each team. • The board decided to assign 2 new players, Ron Thompson and Marvin Maizel, to Precision Sportswear since their current count of players was lowest in the league. • The board also agreed to assign Bucky Speaks to Dynamic PT, since Dynamic had recently lost 2 quality players, Archie Alexander and Tom McLean, possibly for the remainder of the season. 6. Substitution Rule – Tom Harvey • Following a discussion, it was agreed by board members to keep the current substitution rule, as defined, with the option to allow a team to pick up 11 players, if both managers agree. 7. Field Improvements • Tom Harvey will begin to develop a plan to construct the “sun block” over the players’ benches on both fields. With the arrival of the hot season just around the corner, we’ll try to have these in place ASAP. • Construction of bleachers will be considered following completion of the “sun block” • Ron Weber has talked with Buck about reseeding the East outfield. Buck is willing to do this in mid-September and will provide the equipment, Kubota and slit seeder. OTS will share the cost of the seed and other material as needed. • Bill Neyen asked that we look into the church allowing us to install small equipment shed on the East field. This would eliminate the need to carry mats, plates, etc. to and from the West shed, on every game day. John Walker has agreed to ask the church for permission. 8. Meeting adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

Minutes: OTS Board Meeting Dagsboro Church of God Activity Room Monday March 20, 2006 12:00 NOON Attendees: , Bill Neyen, Archie Alexander, Bo Wood, John Bokop, Tom Copp, Mike Carta, Gary Meredith, Neil Fleming, Ed Sternberg, Tom Harvey MEETING AGENDA • Treasurers Report $7,640.20 Major upcoming expenditures include uniforms, maintenance supplies and equipment rental for ball field upkeep and improvements, possible additional fill for infields, and if reserves are adequate, materials for the construction of bleachers and dugout covers. • Ball Field Update The home plate, pitchers rubber, bases and batting mats are installed. The fields are being practiced on by a couple little league church teams. As would expected, from the play and Buck’s frequent dragging of the infields, some small stones are working their way to the surface through the infield mix. Continued play, more dragging and a little hand raking will take care of this matter before the season starts. The fields will be rolled as soon as we have a good soaking rain. The fences and benches also will be treated with wood preservative in the next few weeks. • Status Report: 2006 Registrations - Bill Neyen reported that 87 registrations had been received • Sponsorships and Publicity – Archie Alexander Seven team sponsors have been secured through the efforts of Archie Alexander. He also has two additional sponsors are on standby, should we field more than 7 teams in 2006. It should be noted that Gary Meredith and Ed Sternberg also helped in the sponsor search, bringing in Vickie York and Millsboro Lanes. Archie also developed a new poster aimed at attracting new players to the league. Board members were given copies and encouraged to place these in high traffic locations [grocery stores, convenience stores, YMCA’s, gyms] in their areas. • Tournament Participation 2006 It was agreed that we will form our OTS tournament teams in May this year and set up a schedule of practices and practice games earlier in the season. The goal is to improve our league’s performance at tournaments. • Shirts and Hats A committee of four was formed [Archie Alexander, Bo Wood, Bill Neyen and Tom Harvey] to select the hats and shirts to be worn in the league in 2006 and solicit bids. The objective is to improve the overall quality of the apparel in 2006. An inventory of the tournament team hats and shirts will be taken as well. Fill in sizes will be ordered as needed. • Rules & By-laws Modifications It was agreed that the revised by-laws and rules will be circulated to the board members for their final review and input prior to the Annual Meeting. Tom Harvey will facilitate Other Business • It was agreed that, if at all possible, the team draft will be conducted by Monday, April 17th, two weeks after the Annual Meeting. Several managers indicated that last year’s late draft hindered them in getting their teams ready for the regular season opener. • Bill Neyen will order 10 copies of the ASA Rule Books for use by umpires and managers • Roger Howard asked the league to consider forming a 70+ Division that would play on Wednesday mornings. The suggestion was tabled for discussion at a future board meeting. After we have a better idea concerning the number and ages of players registering to play in 2006. • Bo Wood suggested the league look into purchasing a batting machine and cage. The suggestion was tabled until the May meeting. This may be a possible use for the “county money” that Archie is pursuing on the leagues behalf. • Bo Wood suggested that we investigate the pros and cons [and cost] of installing Astroturf batters boxes. He had seen one in use in Florida and noted that it eliminated the rut problem in the batters box. Bill Neyen agreed check out the availability and cost of the apparatus. The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 PM. Prepared by: Tom Harvey