MINUTES: M.E.T.S.S. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING

FEDBRUARY 27, 2019

ATTENDANCE: All teams were represented except the Jerzee Boyz

TREASURER’S REPORT: David reviewed the finances of the League and requested that all managers begin collecting League dues for the 2019 season. He also reviewed the types of equipment that need to be ordered including balls, strike-plates, bases, ice packs, and etc.

SCHEDULING: Frank Shapiro explained and analyzed the tentative 2019 schedule of games. We will officially adopt the schedule at the next meeting. The season opens on April 23^rd and ends with the BBQ on August 13^th.

FIELD AVAILABILITY: The following fields have been tentatively approved from the designated municipalities.

Randolph Brundage Park, Freedom Park, Sussex Brundage (if needed)

West Orange: O’Connor Park fields 1, 2 and 3 (if needed)

Montville: Masar Field

Loantaka Park: Fields 1 and 2

Landing Field is not available

NEW PLAYERS and ROSTERS: Al Cheli reminded the Board that new players WILL be placed on teams. So far, we have seven new registration forms and Al will contacting managers to place these players on their teams. We don’t want to turn anyone away and reduce their enthusiasm about playing. We have experienced in the past that there are weeks during the season where teams cannot field at least 10 players. These additional players can prevent that situation and also can assist some teams who are plagued with injuries.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: The Committee will submit three proposals for discussion at the meeting

1. The authority of the Commissioner to suspend players for inappropriate behavior.

2. The use of the 1-12 count for the second game.

3. The use of screens to protect pitchers.

STATE TOURNAMENT DATES 50’S STATE TOURNAMENT –July 27^th rain date July 28^th

60’S STATE TOURNAMENT – August 17^th rain date August 18^th

70’S STATE TOURNAMENT (TEAM) August 15^th rain date August 22^nd

70’S STATE TOURNAMENT (OPEN) August 22^nd rain date August 29^th

Submitted by: Gene Stracco