Litchfield Baseball Association Inc.
Monthly Minutes
LITCHFIELD BASEBALL ASSN (LBA)
Office of the Secretary
426 Brown Avenue, Litchfield, Mn. 55355
Member of the Litchfield Chamber of Comerce
PRELIMINARY MInutes
Click on
NOTE: Some financial Info Omitted from this web site copy -xxxxx
This info can be obtained from any
Board Member upon request.
LITCHFIELD BASEBALL ASSN (LBA)
DEC 2010
2011 Organ izational meeting
PRELIMINARY MINUTES
The Litchfield Baseball Assn met on Sunday December 12 . 2010 at the American Legion at 7:27 PM with President Mike Thompson presiding.
Board Members Present: Mike Thompson, Carol and Rube Nathe, Red Jones. Dean Urdahl, Greg Larson
Board Members Absent:, Greg Johnson., Tom Smith., Jeff Wollin, Duane & Audrey Vinar, Ed Estrada, Chad Lentz
Team Rep. Joe Buschette ----
Other Members & Guests present: None
MINUTES: were presented by Caroline Nathe Sec’y. It was moved by Greg Larson seconded by Dean Urdahl to approve the November 2010 minutes as presented and E:mailed. Motion Carried unanimously.
FINANCE -Treasurers - Red Jones
General Acct. Reported November Statement Balance of $ 4,290.23, -- paid expenses — VFW for Blues Year End Party 867.19 plus $50.00 for returned checks Fund a Camp and Web Site expense.
Concessions - >> Checking Balance November Statement balance $ 4,813.53
Motion by Rube Nathe second by Dean Urdahl to transfer all funds remaining over $2,000.00 after paying 2010 Sales Tax to the General Fund. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion by Rube Nathe seconded by Greg Larson to accept the financial reports as presented. . Motion carried unanimously..
By-Laws & Constitution-
President Thompson recommended changing the Annual Organization Meeting from December to November. Discussion followed.
Motion by Greg Larson to accept By-Laws with one exception changing the Annual Organizational Meeting from December to November as presented seconded by Dean Urdahl. Motion Carried Unanimously
ELECTION OF 2011 OFFICERS
Motion by Rube Nathe seconded by Greg Larson to reelect 2010 officers for 2011 as follows:
President Mike Thompson, Vice President Dean Urdahl,
Secretary Caroline Nathe, Treasurer Norman Red Jones , Motion carried Unanimously
Election of 2011 Board Members
Tom Smith Jeff Wollin Greg Larson Greg Johnson Rueben Nathe Rob Gutormson
New Members: Chad Lentz Ed Estrada Duane Vinar Alice Vinar,
Team Rep. to be appointed by team.
Motion by Rube Nathe seconded by Red Jones to reelect 2011 Board Members as listed and accepted motion as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Note: Members listed above who were not present need to inform the President & board if they will and can serve another year on the board.
BLUES TEAM - Motion by Greg Larson seconded by Red Jones to nominate and appoint Rueben Nathe as the 2011 Blues Team Manager . Motion carried unanimously.
Year end party Nathe reported that the party was well attended and fun was had by all.. A big Thank you to Tom Smith for planning the party.
Lakewood League meeting - It was determined that we will not be joining another League at this time. Annual Lakewood League Organization Meeting is planned for Sunday Jan 16th at 7Pm Ultimate Bar Waite Park. Anyone wanting to attend is welcome. Please contact Manager Rube Nathe..
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS- No report
Facilities, & Building Project - No Report
Next Meeting date: — Sunday February 13th at Legion at 7PM . .
Motion by Dean Urdhal seconded by Greg Larson to adjorn the meeting at 7:50 PM Motion carried unanimously.
Caroline Nathe
Caroline Nathe, Secretary
JUNE MINUTES
The Litchfield Baseball Assn met on Sunday JUNE 13. 2010 at American Legion at 7:00 PM with President Mike Thompson presiding.
Board Members Present: Mike Thompson, Red Jones. Jeff Wollin, Carol Nathe , Rube Nathe, Greg Larson , and . Duane & Alice Vinar , Chad Lentz, Dean Urdahl, Tom Smith., Joe Buschette Player Rep. Judy Jones Concessions., Brian Jones
Board Members Absent:, Greg Johnson, , Ed Estrada,,
MINUTES: were presented by Caroline Nathe Sec’y. It was moved by Jeff Wolllin seconded by Duane Vinar to approve the May minutes as presented and E:mailed. Motion Carried unanimously.
FINANCE -Treasurers - Red & Judy Jones
General Acct. Reported a current checking balance of xxxxxxxxxx Ending June Statement Balance $ xxxxxxxxx --
About $1,000.00 still owed to Rambow. Painted new banners have been paid
Concessions - >> Checking Balance June 4th Ending Bank Statement balance $ xxxxxxxxx
Current Checking Balance $xxxxxxxx Judy discussed prices charged in Concessions Stand. It was decided to leave up to the Committee. T-Shirts sales and expenses are to be transacted through the Concessions Account.
MOTION: Greg Larson moved to accept the financial report. Tom Smith seconded the motion. Motion carried
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS- -- Jeff Wollin reported that VFW Baseball is underway . He has been working on hosting a Babe Ruth Tournament July 17, 18 with details still to be worked out. Wollin reported that he was contacted by the Willmar Stingers who want to put on a camp for kids to help promote Stingers baseball. He will be communicating with them in the next week to see what can be worked out.
5-9 Fundamentals Camp. Brian Jones was present and proposed conducting a Fundamentals Camp for Kids 5-9 , He requested that it be endorsed by the Litchfield Baseball Association and that all funding and paying of expenses be run through the LBA General Checking account. He presented tentative plans for the project. He indicated that it will not be an expense to the baseball association. Motion by Dean Urdahl seconded by Duane Vinar to approve the 5-9 Fundamentals Camp. Motion Carried unanimously.
BLUES TEAM - Nathe reported. Lakewood League Meeting set for June 28th in Waite Park . He reported that Shane Gutormson and Brady Smith High School graduates have joined the Blues. Purchased a new Catchers helmet still need to buy some bats and some batting helmets. Reported that June 5 rainout Sauk Rapids Cyclones will be played in Litchfield July, 13th , Tuesday . The June 12th makeup with the Snappers is scheduled for this Wednesday, June l6 at Litchfield. They will be home team and will pay the umpire. Some discussion about players getting friends and or family help for concessions stand. Nathe reported that he will be making brats and or hamburgers for the team and Board, weather permitting after the next Sunday’s June 20th Game.
Summer Field Maintenance: Nathe reported that Nick Buschette is our summer maintenance crew and will prep fields for games. . Dylan Koll will be trained this summer and assist Nick. in doing summer field maintenance.
High School & Bring of food into Ball Park.- Committee discussed the Grilling on the Deck during a High School Game. Discussion Followed. It was decided to draw up a policy and present it to the Board for approval.
HOF- Public Relations- - Urdahl reviewed the HOF selection process. Discussion followed. As part of the selection process players must play a minimum of 5 years. No change to this requirement was made. It was decided to make the HOF presentation on Friday July 9th.
Mn Amatuer Hall of Fame- Nathe requested the Board to support the Mn Amatuer Baseball Hall of Fame by buying a book of raffle tickets to help support the Hall. Discussion Motion by Chad Lentz seconded by Greg Larson to purchase $25.00 book of raffle tickets to help support the Hall of Fame. Motion carried unanimously.
Facilities, & Building Project - Mike Thompson reported that the bidding for the State Tournament with Dassel and Hutchinson for year 2015, which he attended,was presented last Saturday in St Cloud . The bid was given to Cold Spring and Watkins.
Next Meeting date: —-- Sunday July 11th at Optimist Park weather permitting.
The meeting was adjorned by President Thompson at 8:13PM
Caroline Nathe
Caroline Nathe, Secretary
The Litchfield Baseball Assn met on Sunday MAY 16. 2010 at Optimist Park at 4:30 PM with President Mike Thompson presiding.
Board Members Present: Mike Thompson, Red Jones. Jeff Wollin, Carol Nathe , Rube Nathe, Greg Larson , and . Duane & Alice Vinar , Ed Estrada,, Joe Buschette Player Rep + Toby Chellin
Board Members Absent:, Greg Johnson, , Tom Smith., Dean Urdahl , Chad Lentz,
MINUTES: were presented by Caroline Nathe Sec’y. It was moved by Greg Larson seconded by Jeff Wolllin to approve the March minutes as presented and E:mailed. Motion Carried unanimously.
FINANCE -Treasurers - Red Jones
General Acct. Reported an Estimated current checking balance of $ 6,500.00, -- Ending May 11 th Bank Statement balance was $7 ,820.48 . Banners are up and Sign Ad’s sales has been successful. Still need a banner for Center Bank and the Right Field Billboard needs to be sold.
Concessions - >> Checking Balance May 6th Ending Bank Statement balance $ 1, 798.38.
MOTION: Greg Larson moved to accept the financial report Ed Estrada seconded the motion. Motion carried
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS- -- Jeff Wollin reviewed the upcoming high school games. High School sectionals May 26,27,28. Ed Estrada reported on the sale of Davis Motors raffle tickets for Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken teams. Discussion followed.
MOTION: Mike Thompson moved to pass a resolution clearly indicating that the L.B.A. does not participate in nor is
responsible for the concessions sales operated at Eagle Fields because these funds are not deposited into a L.B.A. account. Those are the sole responsibility of the Cal Ripken baseball program. Rube Nathe second. Motion carried.
MOTION: Mike Thompson moved to pass a resolution as follows:That the L.B.A. resolves to support the Cal Ripken and
Babe Ruth BB programs in their participation in the Chevrolet BB program and contest.; that we will assist them in the contest but that Chevrolet (Davis Motors) is responsible for payment of any and all fees and licensing associated with the contest., That all proceeds will go to the Babe Ruth and Cal Ripken programs. Rube Nathe seconded. Motion carried unanimously.
Motion: Jeff Wollin moved to apply for the Babe Ruth League year end Tourney on July 17, 18 , Greg Larson seconded
Motion carried unanimously.
Summer Field Maintenance: Discussion was held concerning engaging summer field maintenance. Nathe reported that Nick
Buschette was again interested in doing summer field maintenance. It was decided that Buschette will prep and tend to Optimist , Jurassic and Dragon fields that same as in 2009.
Ed Estrada reported that he is in the process of completing the American Legion Schedule and will make it available.
BLUES TEAM - Nathe reported. Reported that the team is 4 Wins and 3 losses and has been competitive. We split this past weekend. Equipment : We have received some new pants hats and socks but still need to order some new helmets, new catchers glove and some bats. He reported that we received a billing from Mark Nicholson CPA for $190.00 for filing our IRS new year ending 12/31/2009 report. Red Jones indicated he as paid this bill.
Blues Game Concessions: Motion by Mike Thompson and seconded by Carol Nathe to have Blues baseball players wives, mothers and or girl friends assist in the concession stand during games. Motion carried unanimously.
Facilities, & Building Project -
HOF- Public Relations-No Report
Next Meeting date: —-- Sunday June 13 at the Am. Legion unless you hear otherwise. .
The meeting was adjorned by President Thompson at 5:13PM
Caroline Nathe
Caroline Nathe, Secretary
LITCHFIELD BASEBALL ASSN (LBA)
The Litchfield Baseball Assn met on Sunday APril 12. 2010 at the American Legion at 7:00 PM with President Mike Thompson presiding.
Board Members Present: Mike Thompson, Red Jones. Jeff Wollin, Carol Nathe , Rube Nathe, Greg Larson , Chad Lentz, and . Duane & Alice Vinar , Ed Estrada,, Joe Buschette Player Rep
Board Members Absent:, Greg Johnson, , Tom Smith., Dean Urdahl
MINUTES: were presented by Caroline Nathe Sec’y. It was moved by Jeff Wollin seconded by Greg Larson to approve the March minutes as presented and E:mailed. Motion Carried unanimously.
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS- Wollin -- Thank you for money transfer from Blues to High School account. Jeff reported on youth teams. 7th Grade has 30 kids playing and is in need of adult coaches when teams go to play out of town. A work day should be scheduled for field maintenace. The Flag should be put up this week and the water turned on..
Babe Ruth held a meeting and getting organized. Ed Esstrada of Cal Ripken teams reported on Davis Motors an opportunity to participate in a program to raise funds by conducting a raffle. They will print 2,000 tickets to sell at $5.00 each. They will contribute $500. plus 150 T-Shirts and other items.. It was decided to transfer to the LBA General fund $200. for a DAVIS Motors fence sign with all remaining funds to go to Cal Ripkin and Babe Ruth teams. Estrada reviewed the entire GMC Chev program with the Board. Motion by Greg Larson seconded by Chad Lentz to participate in the Chevy Baseball Program. Motion carried unanimously.
FINANCE -Treasurers - Red Jones
General Acct. Reported checking balance of $ xxxxxxxxx, -- Bills paid — Internet
Reviewed Fence Sign Advertisement program. - $ xxxxxxxxx has been received to date.with a good response.
Signs to be touched up or replaced as needed
Concessions - >> Checking Balance March Statement balance $ No report
BLUES TEAM - Nathe reported. . 1St Game is at New Munich on April 17, and the 1st home game Sat. 1:30PM April 24th vs Cokato. He also requested equipment needs. Motion by Nathe seconded by Greg Larson to purchase replacement Pants approximately $700.00, Caps $324.00, Replacement Socks 24 at approximately 4.50 each, a new Catchers Glove estimated $200.00 and a new Bat Bag estimated around $100.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Baseball Bats were discussed. A discussion was held concerning the purchase of DeMarini bats- a gauranteed bat which is a more expensive composite baseball bat; purchase of a new 2” chalker as the one we have puts out a 4” line . The chalker we have is okay for big games but is very expensive to operate for exhibitions etc Motion by Jeff Wollin seconded by Rube Nathe to purchase 3 DeMarini bats 32, 33, 34 DeMarini bats and a 2” chalker to be paid from School account fund.. Motion carried unanimously.
Lakewood League meeting - . The next League meeting will be June 28tht it will be at 7Pm at the Ultimate Bar in Waite Park.. Anyone interested can attend. Nathe reviewed 2010 League playoffs and how League Dues were calculated.
Facilities, & Building Project -
HOF- Public Relations-No Report
Next Meeting date: —One week later because of Mothers day. -- Sunday May 16 at Ball Park after the ball Game.
. .
The meeting was adjorned by President Thompson at 8:15PM
Caroline Nathe
Caroline Nathe, Secretary
The Litchfield Baseball Assn met on Sunday March 14. 2010 at the American Legion at 7:00 PM with President Mike Thompson presiding.
Board Members Present: Mike Thompson, Red Jones. Jeff Wollin, Carol Nathe , Rube Nathe, Greg Larson , Chad Lentz, and Dean Urdahl .
Board Members Absent:, Greg Johnson, Ed Estrada , Duane & Alice Vinar , Tom Smith.,
MINUTES: were presented by Caroline Nathe Sec’y. It was moved by Red Jones seconded by Jeff Wollin to approve the February 14th minutes as presented and E:mailed. Motion Carried unanimously.
FINANCE -Treasurers - Red Jones
General Acct. Reported checking balance of $ xxxxxxxxx, -- Bills paid — Internet It was reported that $1,200.00 was received for sign advertisements and ready to deposit. We will need to get Dram shop Liquor Insurance and License permit from the City of Litchfield.
Concessions - >> Checking Balance March Statement balance $ xxxxxxxx No change.
Outstanding Bills …
Motion by Greg Larson seconded by Jeff Wollin to accept the financial reports as presented. . Motion carried unanimously.
BLUES TEAM - Nathe reported. Blues team met and practiced at the hanger today and plan to continue on Sundays .A preliminary schedule of 29 games was produced and reviewed. 1St Game is at New Munich on April 17, and the 1st home game Sat. 1:30PM April 24th vs Cokato.
Nathe reviewed the 2010 roster. The Committee discussed having a bat policy, and decided to leave the same as last year and to further discuss policy with the team
Lakewood League meeting - . The next League meeting will be March 21st it will be at 7Pm at the Ultimate Bar in Waite Park.. Anyone interested can attend.
YOUTH BASEBALL PROGRAMS- Wollin -- Babe Ruth , Cal Ripken are meeting tonight downstairs.
Wollin reported that the 1st High school home game is scheduled for April 15th. He inquired as to how Concessions would be handled for High School games. It was decided to use the same procedure as last year and have parents work the stand and the Blues having inventory available. It was also decided to take an inventory concessions count at the end of the High School season to determine total sales during the High School season.
Wollin inquired if the Board would pay for coaches who attended a baseball clinic which was held at St Cloud State University.
No action was taken.
The High School team is playing in the dome and Wollin requested $500.00 to help fund this event. Discussion followed.
Motion by Rube Nathe seconded by Greg Larson to approve $500.00 for the Dome baseball game and to use the school account funds. Motion carried unanimously.
Fund Raising & Fence Signs- It was reported that $1,200.00 has been received from our first mail out for sign advertrising. Letters requesting renewals and new prospects were sent in the last two weeks.
Facilities, & Building Project - It was decided to have a field work day Sat April 3rd 9AM. If bad weather, Sat April 10th would be the field work day.
HOF- Public Relations-No Report
Hosting State Amateur Tournament with Dassel and Hutchinson- 3rd Site - Mike Thompson reported on meetings held and submitting of bid to be the 3rd site..
Next Meeting date: — Sunday APRIL11 at Legion at 7PM . .
Motion by Jeff Wollin seconded by Rube Nathe to adjorned the meeting at 8:10PM Motion carried unanimously.
Caroline Nathe
Caroline Nathe, Secretary
