Richfield Summer Fastpitch Board Meeting - June 8, 2016

Attendees: Kim Niederluecke, Tina Lavin, Joy Jurewicz, Matt Jurewicz, Bob Klepsa, Colin Mertes, Jay Garey, Jodi Nickell, Steve McPherson, Adam Fleitman

Welcome to Steve McPherson and Jodi Nickell – our newest board members

  • Steve’s daughter Darlene is on our 16U summer team and was on RHS JV softball team
  • Jodi is in her 2nd season of coaching 10U. She has two daughters – one on 10U and one on 8U.

Organizational notes from Kim
Smithco

  • We can use the dragger this summer for league games, but we have to baby it. It is an old machine and needs TLC.
  • Kim, Matt and Joy will show designated people how to use
  • Always have the hydraulics lowered when not in use. We will burn out the transmission if this is not done.
  • No children can use the dragger – it is a liability issue if they get injured

Stakes from temporary fences

  • These need to be removed
  • August 15 has been set as the date for their removal
  • We probably won’t use the temp fences for Fall Ball League play

Financial Update from Amy Cochran-Starr

  • We are solvent after bills to Suburban League, field maintenance, and other expenses
  • Large Outstanding expenses for summer are BIFFs, Umpires and coaches

League Info from Joy Jurewicz

  • Richfield will host 10U C Qualifiers
  • 41 Teams will play at least 81 games June 24, 25 and 26
  • Using Sign Up Genius to schedule volunteers – everyone needs to help – holding parents accountable for $50 volunteer deposit
  • There was talk to hire RBI players for field maintenance as a back-up plan
  • 4th Of July Parade – will send out email to families – low key, walk the parade handing out candy and business cards promoting FALL BALL
  • 4th of July Family Night – host a table to get our name out to community, have temp tattoos with RFP logo
  • Fall Ball sign up August 8th - MMFL meeting in Hopkins VFW

Fundraising info from Tina

  • Adrenaline Fundraiser for Mobile App not as successful as last year’s coupon cards
  • Looking to do a Parent Survey to get better ideas
  • Ideas included fundraiser at local eateries (Chipotle, Potbelly, Pizza Rev, etc). Tina will explore ideas
  • Other ideas included a plant fundraiser through Wagner’s or Bachman’s – lots of logistics
  • Twins game is tough – need to go through training for slots

Field Maintenance from Steve McPherson

  • Steve has stepped up as our field guy and has been busy cleaning dug outs on all fields as well as removing the piles of leaves in the batting cages
  • Concerns were raised about getting more dirt for the fields – many holes need to be filled in pitching circles on all fields as well as backstop

Concession Stand

  • Will get volunteers for week night games to run stand
  • Amy will get money box ready and drop off at concession stand
  • Joy purchased remaining items from RHS Softball Boosters – mostly water and Sprite along with some candy – all dry goods.
  • Will only sell beverages, popcorn and dry goods during week nights – no hotdogs or burgers

Next meeting TBD

Will follow State Tournament in July to prep for FALL BALL

Joy to send out email

Thanks everyone!