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MROS MEETING MINUTES

MARCH 14, 2010

DEEP RUN COMMUNITY CENTER

 

President Bill Harrison called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.

 

Meeting attendance taken by Tim Beard, secretary (54 members present)

 

Minutes from January 27, 2010, were accepted as presented on the web site.

 

Bill Harrison announced next meeting scheduled for April 11, 2010 @ 4:30 p.m.

(Deep Run Community Center)

 

Treasurers Report:

 

Bert Wilson reported MROS has a cash balance of $3,847.09; $4,375.59 in total assets, liabilities of $300.00; Overall total of $4,075.59.

 

Commissioners Report:

 

Bruce Frye discussed the scrimmage schedule and positive results.  Mr. Frye indicated he would confirm the locale for Highland Springs High School games [confirmed at HSHS]. Also, need pictures for all new members for posting on The Arbiter.  The spring tournament was discussed and the date of April 6, 2010 was announced.  Volunteers to work the concession stand and availability to umpire games requested.  Members informed part of their pay for working games would be given to the Breast Cancer Research.

 

Mr. Frye requested members comply with the following:

 

  1. Umpires are only to work their assigned designation Plate or Base.
  2. Umpires to contact their partners in advance of game.
  3. View cancellations on web site and call schools.  Do not call commissioner.
  4. Complete game reports and evaluations.

 

Training Report:

 

Rhea Saltz gave a brief summary of new member training.

 

The following point of emphasis was addressed:

  1. Illegal pitches.
  2. Three foot running lane
  3. DP/Flex
  4. Positioning of plate umpire between innings
  5. Obstruction
  6. Foul balls
  7. Not verbalizing swing strike.

D. Foster asked Mr. Saltz why the positioning of the plate umpire between innings had been changed.  Mr. Saltz advised the VHSL Rules Interpreter, Sonya Clark had mandated this mechanic in the state rules clinic.         

 

Evaluation Committee Report:

 

No report given.

 

 

Mentor Committee Report:

 

Joe Yates thanked all members who volunteered to serve as a mentor.  He informed the membership he still needed a few volunteers. 

 

Old Business:

 

D. Foster requested justification for the previously discussed move from ODOA. B. Harrison, president informed Mr. Foster we had discussed the matter in a prior board meeting and wanted to make the membership aware that this issue was being discussed.  B. Wilson, treasurer reported he had made the motion at the board meeting and the motion was made for tax purposes.  Example:  Officials who work both volleyball and softball receive a combined 1099 tax form.  T. Beard referred to the board minutes and reported the issue had only been briefly discussed and had been tabled until the business meeting scheduled for July of 2010.

 

A. Gravatt reported all jackets should arrive on March 15, 2010. 

 

New Business:

 

J. Shepherd presented an example of a new hat design with the MROS logo and the possibility of using them in the future. 

 

J. Yates informed membership they could purchase mock turtlenecks and a short sleeve moisture wicking shirt with MROS logo.  Prices provided.  Mr. Yates will

be taking orders after the meeting.

 

Bill Harrison reported the bylaws and policies will be reviewed for possible revisions.

 

There being no further business, B. Harrison adjourned the meeting at 5:36 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

Timothy L. Beard, Secretary

March 14, 2010

 

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