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MROS Meeting Minutes

4/17/07

Steward School

 

President Jerry Stone called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

 

The attendance was taken by sign in sheet.

 

The minutes were approved as presented on the website.

 

Bruce Frye brought us up to date on Mike Hightower’s health.

 

Bert Wilson gave the Treasurer’s Report and stated we have $1805.40 in our account and that there are no bills outstanding.  His report was approved.

 

Bill Harrison updated us on the Mentor Program.  He, also, let us know that evaluations were coming in at a steady clip.  He and Bruce reminded everyone which evaluation to use and how to access it.

 

Allen Gravatt reported that evaluations will be done the day of the annual meeting on 5/20.  These will be done at the umpire’s request and a sign up sheet was made available.

 

Joe Yates reminded everyone that nominations were being accepted for the positions of President, Secretary and Member-at-Large.  These will be voted on at the annual meeting.

 

Allen and John Shepherd said that evaluations were being followed up with on-site observations and that in the future, mid-season evaluations may be done to allow us to work on improving over the last half of the season.

 

Bruce gave the Commissioner’s report.  He stated that he has been to games “under cover” and is disappointed in the hustle on the field.  He, also, said that the first part of May’s games have been posted.  He reminded everyone to send in game reports regularly.

 

Dickie Foster gave the Interpreter’s Report.  He went over a laundry list of items including the following:

1.     The plate umpire should remain on the first base side in between innings.

2.     Missed third strike protocol.

3.     Illegal pitches.

4.     Dropped ball by pitcher.

5.     Obstruction.

6.     Line up cards.

7.     Positioning/Mechanics.

8.     Socializing.

9.     “Natural Scratches”.

10.                        Flex rule.

 

There was no old or new business.

 

The next regular meeting is May 20th at Steward School at 6:00 p.m.  A three-person clinic will be held on May 6th.  Details will follow.

 

Respectfully submitted by Joe Yates.