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The Meeting was called to order at 7:20 PM. Minutes from the last meeting were not available. Al Erdmann made a motion to waive the reading. Cora seconded the motion. Pat commented on the shape of the fields. He said that they are in great shape, even better than during the regular season. RGMVM got a new trailer for the umpires and the equipment. It is going to be fitted with lockers. The new website is up and running. It has many new added features and it constantly being updated bt Pat. He has added schedules, pictures and many links to other sites. Please have everyone take a look and give him some feedback. Pat discussed a Long Ball Club flier that he received. He has spoken to Gary Perrone, head PR person, who is sending additional information. This is a program that offers clinics, manager training, sponsors teams, etc. The offer a 16 week program which includes tutoring, indoor batting cages, etc. Pat Piteo and Rob Hofmann are starting an 8 and under travel team. Try outs will be this weekend and next. This team will most likely play and practice year round. Their schedule will be made so that the players can still play on their regular rookie teams. The next tmeeting is when elections will be held. Some positions are being eliminated. If anyone is interested in running please notify Pat. Meeting adjourned by a motion from Jeff Catalano, seconded by Pat/Cora.

The Meeting Was called to order at 7:20 PM. Motion to waive minutes from last meeting was made by Steve Pellegrino and seconded by Pat Piteo. Field 2 was hit with vandalism over this past weekend. rouge / neighborhood kids wearing cleats played football on the field and caused significant damage. Al re-seeded and re-fertilized the field twice to fix it. If you see anyone down at the field please call Al, Pat or the 110 precinct. There is a new trailer for the umpires. The 1st coat of paint has been done. There are many plans for its use. The list for work detail is done. Some changes may need to be made to it due to brothers/sisters in the league for which work was done and for children of sponsors. Little League is now requiring background checks for all coachers, managers, Ladies Auxillary, Board of Directors, Umpires (provided that they are over 18), etc. There is a form that needs to be filled out. There is an idea to make photo id cards for the coaches and managers. These could be checked by the umpires prior to the start of the game. Also a thought to make managers and coaches "certified" by attending a training clinic that is run by Adelphi or some other company. The new league website is up and running. Please visit it when you have a chance and give any feedback to Pat. Please also pass the word along that the new website is up and running. We are now listed on some of the major search engines. There is now a travel team for the 8 & under children. Try-outs will be Saturday October 19 and 20. The St. Johns baseball team is doing a baseball clinic on Sunday, October 27. Please send Pat a list of the players that are interested. He is hoping to get at least 30 to 40 kids. There is a possibility of calling on other leagues and getting them involved. Tournament teams award ceremonies are going to be sometime in November. Mike Scotko. is going to check is on the status of the jackets. Main portion of the meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. 2003 Board Nominations President - Pat Piteo Vice President - Al Erdmann Treasurer - Cora Modica Information Officer/Secretary - Kathy Masi Safety Director - Joe Koebetitsch Head Player Agent - Arlene Erdmann Umpire Chief - Richie Adams Purchasing Director - Jeff Catalano Senior Player Agent - Mike Rizzo Major Player Agent - John Masi Minor Player Agent - Steve Pellegrino Rookies - Pat Shanley Instructional - Rob Hofmann Girls Softball - Mike Scotko *New Board Member position Tournament Team Agent - Tony Saegar Also a note was made to thank Tony for all of his hard work over the years with the umpires. He is moving on the bigger opportunities.

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