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GOLD COUNTRY SENIOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION MINUTES APRIL 1, 2009 GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The session started at about 6:45 PM. Dave Anderson, Steve Cochran, Bill Wilson, Don Pryor and Richard Eacobacci were present at the start. Gary Silveria arrived latter. About nine other players also were present. The matter of late applicant Jim Pack was discussed at length. A motion to place Pack on Pryor Construction was made and seconded. The vote was 3 for, 0 against, 1 abstention and one excused. The motion carried and Pack was placed on the Pryor team. At this point the league has 10 teams each with 13 roster players. A discussion on rules of play took place with board and members weighing in. A change of the substitution rule was put to the group. Require a minimum of seven (7) rather than 6 players seemed to be acceptable. The change to allow a manager to pick an equal or lower ranked substitute for any of the missing players was lengthy. No vote was made but the leaning is to allow this change. All seemed to understand that the intent is to not improve a team with a better player and that no substitutes are allowed when a team has 10 or more roster players. The Start date for regular season play was reaffirmed to start on April 20 with a Slight possibility of having some practice games if the infield lip cures. A pitch was made to secure more volunteers. Several players have stepped up and it appears we can get the job done. The foul and 160 foot arc need some serious work with an ultimate goal of removing a strip of grass and applying a coat of paint. Expecting to follow-up on a monthly basis to keep the lines clear and visible. A member reminded us that personal vehicles are not allowed on the fields for grooming. Only light weight equipment should be used. One member pointed out that the Tuesday and Thursday batting practice is done without any charge from the Park and perhaps could be used as leverage to get more volunteers from this group. A member also pointed out that the grooming could be paid for by the league. All star format was discussed. The board had previously agreed to not fund the video by Touchdown Productions. At the time most Board members felt the league should not have to fund the video but if the vendor so choose he could have adjust his price to match costs. Some members have expressed disappointment with the board and one member volunteered to pay for one of the games (a $145 donation). The benefits of the video were restated in that it is an opportunity for the league to showcase on television and through other outlets the benefits of the league in order to promote continued interest for future members. No firm decision was made. The All Star hats were also eliminated by the Board. Most of the Board felt the expense paid by the league seemed excessive and served a small portion of the league. Last years All Star committee coordinator will not continue with the job unless hats are furnished. The previous all star coordinator wants to showcase the event and cannot do that without video and hats. Various options were discussed from full to partial payment by the league. Most agreed the past All Star games were nicely done, from the decorations to, food and beverage sales to, player introductions to, the announcing, to the assembly of fans and of course the game with players wearing their all star hat. No decision was made. A short discussing about the collision rule came to the floor. The current rules for right of way of the defensive player versus the runner, in that it should be the runners primary responsibility to avoid a collision, was discussed with no decision except the Rules committee suggested the run-through line start 3 feet from the bag and extend to six feet. A point was made that whatever the rule, the umpires should know and enforce the rule. After the general meeting the GCSSA Board discussed: A run down on the scholarship fund was given. We have exceeded expectations on the fund receipts and expect to be able to cover those in need. The All Star game. How to fund the hats and video. Charge players or fund through budget adjustment. No decision made. Rules of Play changes. Still making some refinements. Discussions ended about 8.50 P. M.
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