WILLAMETTE VALLEY MEN’S BASEBALL LEAGUE
Minutes of February 7th, 2008 Meeting
Country Financial, Salem, Oregon
Attendees:
·
Jason
Heinz, League President)
·
Shawn Aker (Rookies, 18+)
·
Brian
Imlah (Hornets, 18+)
·
Todd
Edgar (Dodgers, 35+)
·
Kip
Carlson (Mariners, 25+)
·
Troy
Costales (Angels, 35+)
·
Brian
Mills (Mariners, 25+)
·
Andrew
Koll (Mariners, 25+ & Cubs, 35+)
Teams Not Represented:
·
18+: Brewers, Pioneers
·
25+: Braves, Cubs, Senators
·
35+: Red Sox, Giants
League
Appointments
·
WVMBL
President: Jason Heinz
·
Treasurer:
Steve Nass
·
18+
Commissioner: Steve Nass
·
25+
Commissioner: TBD
·
35+
Commissioner: Rick Reitz
·
Umpire
Commissioner: Brian Mills
·
Field
Commissioner: TBD
·
Secretary/Webmaster:
Andrew Koll
Decisions
and Closed Items
· Combination of the 18+ and 28+ divisions was discussed. It was decided not to combine divisions at this time.
· The group agreed to align with MABL/MSBL National and adjust league age divisions to: 18+, 25+ and 35+
· Raffle idea fundraiser was removed from consideration
· Group agreed it will be the home team's responsibility to prepare the field...lines, drag, bases etc.
· 1/2 team fees will be due 2 weeks prior to the first game and the other half of team fees will be due prior to week 3 of games
Proposals
and Discussions
· Everyone supported an opening day of games. Andrew proposed 100 innings of baseball to benefit a local charity or non-profit and to provide publicity for the league. This is something to discuss in more detail later.
· Discussed partnering with city parks and rec departments and local high schools to promote the league.
· Proposed a 10 week schedule beginning June 8 and ending with a single elimination tournament with a best of 3 championship series the following weekend ending the last weekend in August.
· Also proposed mixing in 1 nine inning game against each team as well as double headers between the 18 and 25+ leagues.
· Next Meeting: Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at Jason’s Office (Country Financial, Salem).