November Minutes

 

Location:  

Osteria 500, Lakewood Ranch, FL

 

Call to Order 1:15 PM,  November 12, 2025

 

Present:

         George Wacaser, Mike Cox, Gary Goldberg, Mark McCool, Marc Galloway, Tod Schwartz, Scott Kurkjian, Carl Pallas, Warren Hickernell

 

Approve Minutes:

         October minutes approved with no changes.

 

Financial Report:

         It was reported that the league is in a strong financial status.  A motion to approve the financial report was made and approved.

 

Coordinator Updates:

         Mon A – Gary Goldberg – runner rule of running for yourself is 

                           being accepted; board approved a player rating change;

         Mon B – Carl Pallas – he is receiving time constraint complaints;

         Tues C – Warren Hickernell – no issues

         Weds A – Mike Cox – no issues;  noted that a player is out 3 months 

                           so granting a permanent replacement;

Thurs C – Marc Galloway – games moved up to 8:45 AM vs 

9:00 AM;  also noted pick-up player must be same or 

lower rating;

Fri B – Todd Schwartz – his league needs 4’s & 5’s;

 

 

Member Reports:

         President George Wacaser – wants to transition information to 

                           website;

         Marc Galloway – moved to change February board meeting to 

                           Feb 4, 2026; motion passed;

                           He is exploring restaurant locations for the annual 

                           Manager’s Dinner;

                           Amish Games are Feb. 25, 2026.  The wife of a passed

                           Player would like to say a few opening words at the

event;

         Mark McCool – will supply PA system for Amish Games;

                           The event will be four 7 inning games.  Four managers

                           will need to be picked for Amish Games.  Four board 

                           members are going to suggest 4 teams for approval.

         Scott Kurkjiam – wants to give softball sponsors more promotion.

         

 

Old Business:

         Substitute runner program going OK.

 

         Monthly Board meeting location being explored at Der Dutchman.

 

         

New Business:

         Discussion of game starting and ending times;  it was agreed that

         at 11:45 AM the teams finish the inning then play 1(one) more full

         inning.  The motion passed.  

 

         Discussion of new scoreboards for better viewing of scores.  New

         flip boards being investigated.

 

         

League batting practice usually Friday morning changed to Saturday

         morning as of November 15, 2025 at Fruitville South Field.  Mark

         McCool will send out a bulk email making the announcement.

 

         New screens provided next year by county;  current screens repaired

         each week.  

 

         Need new softballs for play.  We need 57 dozen

         for balance of the season and summer season combined.  Normally

         66 dozen required for 2 seasons.  We need 90 dozen for rest of this

         season, summer and fall.  A motion was made to have our logo on

         the balls; the motion passed.  Also, it was noted that coaches should

         date the balls and put the game number on each used.

 

         A motion was made to order 3 (three) more Home Plate Boards.  The

         motion passed.

 

         Discussion made to add Home Base Line instead of putting a plate 

         out (similar to tournaments).  It was suggested and agreed to try this

         during summer league play.

 

         Discussion of reserving call-ups so they are signed up with a 

         minimum 24 hour hold before available for a different league.  Also

         discussion of limiting A players on Monday for only A callups.

 

         A permanent Pick-Up for Monday A must be Board Approved.

 

         Discussed asking County to add more clay to fields for safety but

         it was stated that it is probably due to irrigation issue they had.

 

         Upcoming Board Elections – 4(four) positions on Board are up

         for election in February 2026.  Let George Wacaser know if you

         are running by February 9, 2026.

 

     

         different leagues is as follows:

 

         League         Average Age

             A                   66-67  

             B                      69

             C                      74

 

         Average overall age in all Leagues=  70-71

 

Next Board Meeting Location:

         

 

Motion to Adjourn:

         Motion made and approved to adjourn meeting.