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MROS Meeting Minutes

2/17/08

Deep Run Community Center

President Tom Dent called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

Henry Armstrong was given a new eyeglass prescription. He says this one will be good for another 41 years.

Roll was taken by sign-in sheet.

The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as presented on the web site.

Bert Wilson gave the Treasurer’s Report—Balance of $4788.36. The report was accepted as presented.

OLD BUSINESS:

Tom brought back the jacket issue. There had been a question on Parliamentary Rules concerning the board’s decision to have jackets required this year, as opposed to the three-year phase in period. A new motion was presented by Jesse Jackson and seconded by Bruce Frye to follow the board’s direction. It was approved. MROS will pay any amount over $30 to equip the membership with new jackets and long sleeve mock turtleneck shirts. Sizes for jackets should be given to Allen Gravatt and for shirts to Joe Yates.

MENTOR/MENTEE REPORT:

Bill Harrison mentioned that the list is on the website and Tom read out the list during the meeting. Bill stressed to all to touch base at least once a week.

NOMINATING COMMITTEE:

Ken McIntyre reminded everyone that the VP, Treasurer, one MAL and the Commissioner are up for election this year. The elections will be held at our July meeting. Please submit any nominations to this committee.

BANQUET COMMITTEE:

Pat Maloney’s committee is looking for suggestions. One suggestion by Dave Hunt was to have it as a buffet to alleviate the long waits for meals.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

Bruce Frye reported that new umpires in training will not be assigned to work the plate their first year. They should, however, be prepared in case of an emergency. Elko MS is new this year. It is located in Eastern Henrico County. All crew chiefs should give game reports, including scrimmages. He mentioned procedures to follow in case of potential rainouts. It was stressed by Tom that members SHOULD NOT call Bruce until all other paths have been taken to fix a problem. Complaints about schedules WILL NOT be tolerated. All complaints, except scheduling, should be taken up with our Members-at-Large.

NEW BUSINESS:

A motion to amend our by-laws was submitted by Jerry Stone. It is with these minutes as an attachment. This will be discussed at our next meeting and voted on.

INTERPRETER’S REPORT:

Dickie Foster went over the following topics.

1. addressed the issue of U1 moving from behind the plate (HUSTLE)

2. stressed communication between the mentors and mentees

3. covered illegal substitutes and unreported substitutes (RULE 3)

4. covered the flex rule

5. stressed the importance of pre-game conferences

The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, March 9, 2008, at 5:00 p.m. at Deep Run Community Center.

Respectfully submitted by Joe Yates

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