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He pointed out that baseballs used this year would be replaced by a different ball next season.</div> <bR> <div> Treasurer David Migoya gave a detailed overview of the league's finances. The league is 100% collected and all bills and debts are paid and up to date. Copies of cancelled checks and bank statements were made available to the managers present for inspection.</div> <bR> <div> Migoya reported that the league is expected to have a surplus of funds totaling more than $15,000 at the end of the season. It was put to the managers to determine what to do with the excess funds.</div> <div> By a UNANIMOUS vote of those present, it was decided that the league will use the excess funds to cover the playoff expenses for umpires. This will be done by reimbursement check to the individual managers following the play off season.</div> <div> Additional ideas were discussed but none ratified because of the league's designation as a 501(c)(7) organization and the restrictions entailed.</div> <bR> <div> By UNANIMOUS vote of the managers, emergeny rules put into effect at the beginning of the season were ratified and made part of the MSBL Rules. Those were: tie games, umpire payments, use of batting helmets by base coaches.</div> <bR> <div> A proposal by President Collins to allow more pool players into a game than is otherwise allowed was defeated UNANIMOUSLY by the membership.</div> <bR> <div> Umpire compensation was discussed and President Collins said the competing adult baseball league is expected to increase its umpire compensation next year forcing us to raise our own in order to ensure quality umpires. That fee will be determined at a later date and approved by the membership at the Winter manager's meeting.</div> <bR> <div> Playoffs were discussed. All teams will participate in a double-elimination season-ending tournament.</div> <div> Playoff brackets will model after those used by the NCAA, including seedings. Brackets will be posted on the website and updated daily.</div> <div> It was approved that LOWER DIVISION first place teams will have the option to move into the upper division tournament, displacing the last place team of that division, which shall drop down to the lower division tournament. Both teams will be seeded last in their respective bracket.</div> <bR> <div> Rosters were discussed and the need for managers to input roster information and statistics promptly.</div> <div> By UNANIMOUS vote, it was decided that teams that do not have rosters or team game statistics entered on the website by the final roster cutoff shall be suspended from post-season play until such time as the information is updated.</div> <bR> <div> Game cancellations were discussed and the difficulty in scheduled that is caused when teams cancel games with impunity, often just a day before a contest. It was approved by UNANIMOUS vote that each MSBL team shall have <U>ONE</U> cancellation during the season. Thereafter a cancellation MUST be requested <U>no later</U> than FOUR days prior to the contest. In addition, any team requesting such cancellation shall bear any additional expense for rescheduling the game, including field fees in excess of the original contest or field fees the league must pay as a result of the cancelled contest.</div> <bR> <div> An All-Star game was discussed and it was the general concensus that any all-star contest should be tabled until 2009.</div> <bR> <div> Treasurer Migoya reminded managers that he will not serve in the position past the Winter manager's meeting and encouraged anyone interested in handling the league finances to step up and run for the position.</div> <bR> <div> A DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE was appointed by President Collins, to be chaired by Vern Scott. Additional members appointed include:</div> <bR> <div> A BYLAWS REVISION COMMITTEE was appointed by President Collins, to be chaired by Todd Hattenbach. Additional members appointed include: Steve Rossi, Ian McMillan and Stephen Meier.</div> <bR> <div> A COMPENSATION & EXPENDITURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE was appointed by President Collins, to be chaired by</div> <div> It was agreed that the compensation committee shall have recommendations for ALL elected officers prepared for presentation at the Winter manager's meeting for discussion and ratification.</div> <bR> <div> The meeting was adjourned at 9:30pm</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>STATS WEBSITE</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tvonlinestats.com/denver/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tvonlinestats.com/denver/"><U><B><U>CLICK HERE</U></B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Need a USERNAME and PASSWORD? Contact the league </B><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="CONTACTS"><U><B>HERE</B></U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> ====================</div> <bR> <div> Minutes of the Denver Men's Senior Baseball Leagues Annual Meeting</div> <div> Jan. 8, 2008, 7pm</div> <div> Wheat Ridge Recreation Center</div> <bR> <div> Executive Board members present: President Tony Collins; Vice President Chip Drebes; Secretary Appointee Steve Johnson.</div> <bR> <div> Special guest: MSBL National President Steve Sigler</div> <bR> <div> Absent: none</div> <bR> <div> A quorum existed for a vote on any items brought up, including annual election of officers.</div> <bR> <div> Roll was taken of the managers present.</div> <bR> <div> National MSBL President Steve Sigler spoke to the managers, reiterating the need for cooperation and cohesion among the managers to ensure the success and viability of the league. Sigler offered any help he could, but made it clear that it is the Denver membership that must decide what it wants for its future.</div> <bR> <div> President Tony Collins spoke of the divisions for next season, National and American.</div> <bR> <div> Player Steve Rossi was recognized and spoke about the need for a clear mission of the league and proposed revisions to the By Laws of the organization be reviewed and ratified. Collins said the matter would be discussed at a later time that now was not the right time.</div> <div> Several individuals spoke about the League's current state, the need for transparency and accountability. Others said they were pleased with how the league has been running, particularly the 18+ segment.</div> <bR> <div> Collins called the meeting to order and returned to the Agenda, noting that team fees for the year are likely to be about $2,500 for a 15-player roster and $26 for each player over that number. Deposits of $1,500 are due on March 3rd and the remaining funds by March 17, 2008. Teams unable to pay the entire amount on time will be suspended and forfeit games until they are paid.</div> <bR> <div> Collins noted that umpires shall be paid by the individual managers at $60 each for each game this year. The question was raised about umpire insurance and Sigler noted how other leagues fold the umpires into the organization and they are covered in that manner at league expense.</div> <bR> <div> Collins spoke about the fields the League is expecting to acquire for the season and included a tentative list.</div> <div> A brief discussion was held about the requirement to have online statistics and it was decided by concensus that the minimum statistics required shall be hits and at bats per batter and number of innings pitched for pitchers.</div> <bR> <div> A draft of new players will be held on Feb. 17th at Anderson Park depending on the age group.</div> <bR> <div> Collins announced the season to begin in late March.</div> <bR> <div> A brief presentation was made about the league budget, but no vote was taken on the matter or discussed.</div> <bR> <div> Motions were made from the floor for league elections. Ballots were passed out containing the names of Collins for President and Fred Martinez for Vice President and Steve Johnson for Jr. Vice President for Rosters. </div> <bR> <div> Floor nominations were made, first of David Migoya for Vice President by Juan Castillo (Orioles). It was seconded by a voice call (Sisselman).</div> <bR> <div> Chip Drebes was nominated from the floor for President by David Migoya (Yankees) and seconded by voice call (Chamberland).</div> <bR> <div> The four candidates were given the floor for a brief presentation of their reasons for running.</div> <bR> <div> Ballots were collected and the following result tallied:</div> <div> President: Tony Collins 22 votes, Chip Drebes 8 votes</div> <div> Vice President: David Migoya 25 votes, Fred Martinez 6 votes</div> <div> Jr. Vice President of Rosters: Steve Johnson unopposed</div> <bR> <div> There being no other business before the board, the meeting was adjourned.</div> <bR> <div> Subscribed and sworn</div> <div> David Migoya</div> <div> Vice President-elect</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>