The LeBoeuf Little League held their monthly meeting at the Waterford Boro Building. The Meeting was called to order at 8:42pm by President, Garry Sargent.

ATTENDANCE: Garry Sargent, Mike Hering, Mark Rose, Brian Webster, Scott Greggs, John Holmes, Jim Kupniewski, Rob Brooks, Steve Lesik, Brian Mitchell, Jason Carniewski, Clinton Daley, Jr., Michael Falk, Brian Smith, Paul Peters, Greg Roberts, Steve Krolczyk, Mike Rose, Dave Shields, Ed Vorpagel, Randy Amon, Darlene Haibach, Mark McNerney, Colleen Strain

SECRETARY: The minutes were read, corrections made and Mike Falk motioned to accept, seconded by Rob Brooks.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Report was read by Darlene Haibach and approved by Greg Roberts and seconded by Brian Mitchell. See attached report.

SPECIAL PROJECTS: Total Strombolis sold 7,635 for $11,834.25 minus $750 in prize money paid out with a total of $11,084.25. Darlene reported there is still candy money outstanding. Also, the portable toilets will be removed from McCall’s on June 25 and Mill Village, Waterford and Szall’s on June 29.

PICTURE COMMISSIONER: Mike Herring stated LLL made $567 in commission from the picture sales.

PUBLIC RELATIONS: Garry received a complaint from the grandfather of a player regarding LLL rules for the Instructional Division. Garry wanted to remind all the coaches, they are responsible for their parents.

SOFTBALL COMMISSIONER: Ed reported the Major Girls are done and the Minors were in a tournament in North East last week.

BASEBALL COMMISSIONER: Mark reported the Major and Minor Boys to be done this week and T-Ball and PeeWee to be done next week.

CHALLENGER DIVISION COMMISSIONER: In Heather’s absence, Garry reported the feedback regarding the Challenger Division has been tremendous!

UMPIRE COMMISSIONER: Greg Roberts spoke regarding umpiring partial games due to weather and if the umps should be given at least half pay if the game is not rescheduled. Also, should an ump be paid if a coach calls a game prior to its start due to weather and does not inform the umpire. A motion was made to pay the umpires in full if they are not phoned or if they umpire a partial game and it is not rescheduled. Dave Shields motioned to accept and Brian Smith seconded. Greg also reminded coaches the tournament team takes their own umpire and the team pays for the umpire. Mark Rose asked the coaches to please let Val know which umpire is being taken for Tournament play. Umpire shirts are in and have been distributed by Greg Roberts.

TOURNAMENT COMMISSIONER: Garry stated as he received information regarding the tournaments, he passes the information along to the proper division coaches

SCHEDULING COMMISSIONER: No new updates

UNIFORM COMMISSIONER: No new updates.

EQUIPMENT COMMISSIONER: Ed asked if coaches are not involved in All Stars, they need to turn in their equipment; Ed will send out a reminder email to the coaches. Randy was given approval to purchase "Totes" containers for the equipment. The okay was given to Mike Hering for the women’s Legion teams to borrow the limer, of which Darlene will order a half pallet more from Heard’s. Greg suggested there be talk at future meetings regarding purchasing 2 landscape rakes for each field early next year. Greg also reported the Kubota has a hose leak which he is working on repairing.

FIELD MAINTENANCE: Greg stated coaches need to schedule All Star practice fields with Shelly McCall. Garry asked if all coaches could work with each other to share fields and field equipment.

INSURANCE COMMISSIONER: Darlene stated the balance has been paid and registration is complete. Darlene is working on finding an insurance company to insure the new dugouts.

OLD BUSINESS: No report.

NEW BUSINESS: A suggestion was made to no longer offer pants to players-to be discussed in future meetings. Jeff Kuzma suggested LLL purchase a $200 gas card for Hunter Moore who was injured at a recent game. The motion was approved and Darlene will purchase the gift card. Brian Mitchell suggested making face masks mandatory for every pitcher. This will be discussed at future meetings and Ed will research face mask prices.

NEXT MEETING DATE/TIME: June 11, 2009 at 8:30pm

ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Ed Vorpagel and seconded Paul Peters to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm.

Submitted by: Colleen Strain, Secretary