Board Meeting Minutes
March 2026 Board Meeting Summary
SSSA Board Meeting Minutes — March 2026
Called to Order: 1:09 PM
Lakewood Ranch, FL
Board Members Present
Approval of Minutes
February minutes were approved with the change that “Past Players” for the Spirit Awards be removed and current players also be included.
Financial Report
Income and expenses for the month were even. The Association remains in a sound financial position. A motion to approve the financial report was made and approved.
Coordinator Updates
No new issues were reported by coordinators.
Member Reports
- Two summer sponsors are needed. Marc Galloway and George Wacaser may each have a sponsor.
- George Wacaser reported there are too many player leads for him to handle. There may be a need for a “New Player” coordinator.
- The April Board meeting will be held April 1, 2026.
Old Business
Amish Games Updates
The Zimmerman family was pleased with the dedication of the games. The event raised $37,000, part of which will be used for a new barn, fireplace, and roof at the camp. Channel 8 and SNN reported on the event.
- Follow up with players who did not play in the event.
- Add a 4th game with B & C players.
- Limit the number of times players can play in the event.
- Request a 5th team next year.
A motion was made that a player cannot play more than two consecutive years, must then sit out one year, and will then be re-eligible. Motion passed.
Pizza Days
C League: March 12
B League: March 16
A League: March 25
Sponsored by MJ Benefits & Archway Health.
Managers Dinner
Managers Appreciation Dinner to be held Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Combine
Combine to be held March 14, 2026.
Ratings
End-of-season rating updates submitted to George Wacaser.
Summer A League
- Coordinators are being set up for summer. A & B need manager lists.
- Pickups for playoff games will come from other team rosters. The second pick will have choice of being Home or Visitor Team. Motion passed.
- Permanent replacements will no longer be used; weekly drafts will be used instead. Motion passed.
- Playoffs will consist of two games, no mercy rule, and both games will play the entire 7 innings. If teams split, most total runs scored across both games wins. Motion passed.
- A new “No Walk” rule was approved. One no-walk player may be designated per game. If walked, another player goes to first base and the batter continues with a new count. The rule does not apply in the 7th inning. Motion passed.
New Business
Board Elections
Waiting on final candidates.
Spring Golf Tournament Fundraiser
Fundraiser discussed. Ideas for fundraisers should be considered and presented at the next board meeting.
Online Store
Per Todd Schwartz.
New Summer Monday A League
Per Mark McCool.
Next Board Meeting
Osteria 500, Lakewood Ranch, FL
April 1, 2026
Motion to Adjourn
Motion made and approved to adjourn the meeting at 2:35 PM.
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