OSSEO-MAPLE GROVE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
SECRETARY’S REPORT
August 17, 2010
MEETING OF THE OSSEO MAPLE GROVE ATHELTIC ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Tim Murphy, President, at 7:05 p.m.
Attending: Mike Parenteau, Steve Larson, Ward Wallner, Paul Sperl, Chris Sullivan, Gary Fena, Curt Barker, Scott Meyer and Tim Murphy.
OPEN FORUM: Gary Fena presented Brian Burnstein of Town Planner with fundraising opportunities. Presented calendars that we could also include OMGAA events. Calendars are locally organized and include community events and discount coupons.
DIRECTORS REPORTS
Secretary’s Report: The July report was presented by Mike Parenteau
Motion to approve Minutes of the June meeting
Motion was made by Steve Larson
Seconded by Gary Fena
Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Treasurers Report: Ward provided July financial Activity Report
Several open Purchase Orders were reported, directors are to identify those for their leagues.
. Motion to approve Treasurers Report:
Motion was made by Paul Sperl
Seconded by Scott Meyer
Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Traveling Fastpitch: Roger Higby has been selected as 14B coach Andy Rowe will take 16B. Scott Baumgarter has been approved as 16A coach (see virtual minutes for July). There are 10 teams playing Fall Ball.
Jr. Traveling Baseball: Not Present
Equipment Director: Not Present
IT Director: Not Present
Fund Raising Director: Poor turnout for event but new wind. Look out will sponsor event for 2011. May have silent auction and scholarship winners at Lookout, then golf event.
Sr. House: Had good seasons at all four leagues. Nineteen teams played games with Brooklyn Park teams. Very successful program. Babe Ruth affiliation was received well, but will take some refinement and earlier organization
Sr. Traveling Baseball: The Senior Babe team had two wins at district, one 16 team won their division at MYAS. Recreational league was run in house this year with great success, and got to play games at MGSH. Had 9 teams at the recreational league level.
House Fastpitch: Two leagues of 12 teams each for the 2010 season, highest participation since leagues formed. Had very positive feed back from playing at MGJH under the lights, and from house All-Star Game. Would like to start league play earlier, may want to use pitching machines for practice.
Jr. House: Not Present
VP: No Report
President: Thanks to all the league directors and coordinators for their excellent work.
OLD BUSINESS:
Budgets: Will be approved by Virtual Meeting and Vote to be conducted by Tim Murphy.
Dome Financing: OMGAA met with City Finance officer and Parks Staff to discuss OMGAA participation in dome financing. Our position was that we can put all our financial resources into one project without greater returns from the city. We do not have the parent support necessary. Our preference would be to make improvements to existing fields rather than finance a new facility with limited opportunities. OMGAA would be expected to pay $50,000 in fall of 2010 and $40,000 per year for the next 10 years. OMGAA will not be able to secure the necessary letter of credit from a lending institution.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sr. House League Affiliation with national program. Paul presented a plan for further affiliation with Babe Ruth MN at the 13 year old program. This would require changes to the house programs to mimic the national program of independent 13 year old house league, and combined 10-12 house leagues (Cal Ripken).
Board Elections are in two months, directors up for re-election need to inform Tim if they will be seeking re-election of vacating their positions.
Coordination Appreciation night. Tentatively scheduled for October meeting. Meeting at 7:00, Appreciation Banquette food and social hour follows.
Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn:
Motion was made by Paul Sperl
Seconded by Chris Sullivan
Motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 pm.
Submitted by,
Mike Parenteau, OMGAA Secretary
Minutes are not considered official until approved by the Board at the next meeting.
Future Meetings: All meetings to be held at the Maple Grove Community Center, starting at 7:00 pm unless noted otherwise.
October 19, 2010 – Annual Elections