BOARD MEETING

April 7, 2010 7 PM

AGUA FRIA – CIMARRON

Called to order at 7 PM.

Approximately 50 members were attending

Guest Speakers Sponsors

· THT Flooring

Dick Roberts introduced Terry Brown who gave a presentation about THT Flooring. THT stands for Terry, Holly, and Terri. It is family owned. THT is located at 10659 Grand Ave in Sun City. The company has 13 years of experience and installs all types of flooring: wood, tile, and carpets. They also install all types of counter tops. Her husband was an Installer. Terry then gave a show and tell of all her products. Literature is available. A question and answer period followed. More information on THT flooring can be obtained on the Internet or by calling 623-933-7538

· Sun Solar

Dick Roberts introduced Josh Harte, an Energy Analyst at Salt River solar. The company, Sales, Marketing, and Engineering are located right here in Surprise. The company installs Solar Panels, which generate electricity for use in the home. They also install solar tubes for lighting the home naturally. He discussed the various rebates that can be obtained from APS, and tax incentives as well. A question and answer period followed. More information can be obtained by going on the Internet @SaltRiverEnery.com.

Board Reports

Secretary’s Report (Minutes)

Secretary’s report was posted on the website

Motion to approve by Dick Steiman and seconded by Jim Palzer. Passed Unanimously.

Treasurer Dick Steiman’s Report

We have $16,000 in our account although we had a $4,000 negative in March. This was due to purchase of new signs, Softballs and panels. The panels are re-reimbursed by CAM. Dick reminded the members that dues are due by April 15 otherwise the member will have to pay an additional $25 late fee. As of today he has processed over 220 applications.

Director Jim Palzer’s Report

The John Deere has a new battery. Jim thanked the maintenance crew for all their help.

Foul Poles are to be sanded and painted. The doors in the Storage shed have been painted by CAM. On Friday, April 10, Gothic is coming to re-adjust the sprinkler system.

Panel replacement will take place on April 11, 2010. We have a new controller for the scoreboard. The old controller, which did not work, was replaced because it was under warranty.

Jim reminded the members to stay within the batters box when batting. He also reminded each member that it was their responsibility to learn how to close and open the field. Learn the procedures.

New flags hopefully will be installed on April 10,2010.

We still have a problem with the Bees!

Commissioners’ Reports

. Red League, Jack Madio

Everything is well. A poll is being taken to see who will be playing in September.

. American League, John Hammel

John stated everything is fine. He is looking for an assistant who could replace him next season.

. National League, Jack Muller

Jack is going to retire from being commissioner this fall. He has had the position for 2 years. By polling the players, they are determining who will play next year. The will be done by each manager, sent to Jack and then compiled. The resultant list will be sent to the Club Secretary as an assist for next year’s draft. He wished to thank his assistant, Dick Marker and Mike Ceraso for all their efforts. He wished the new candidate, Mark Jessen who will be commissioner next fall, a good term.

· Saturday League, Wayne Siers

Wayne and Jeff not present. However all is well.

· Ladies, Judy Muller

Saturday is the last game. She wished to thank all the people who assisted in the league in the scoreboard, umpiring etc.

· Larry Smith, Summer League

The summer league draft will be on April 23.

· Saturday Summer, Jeff Smith

Assistant commissioner Norm Lustig said we have between 75 and 81 players signed up so far. 6 teams and 8 to 10 subs. Season will start on May 8. Draft is on April 23.

· Tournament, Tom McClintock

Tom reported we will be playing Festival and games will run from May through September.

Old Business

. April 15^th Dues Reminder, Dick Steiman (Previously discussed)

· Pitching machine update, Jim Palzer

Still being requested via CAM. Should know within 2 to 4 weeks.

. Batting Cage Update, Sam Bernhardt

Back ordered and should be shipped this Friday, April 10.

New Business

Proposals. There were three proposals (Resolutions).

1. Resolution for approval of an Associate Member.

Submitted by Steve Powell/Harvey Gordon dated March 2, 2010

Motion to Approve by Roger Neumann, seconded by Jack Muller and Passed unanimously. April 7, 2010.

2. Resolution Concerning Two Members Serving Concurrently on the Sun City Grand Softball Club Executive Board Who Reside in the Same House submitted by Rick Clot.

Motion to approve made by Bruce Spiegel, seconded by Dick Steiman and passed unanimously. April 7, 2010.

3. Resolution concerning retaining the present pitching arc at 6 to 12 feet submitted by Sam Berhhart. February 16, 2010

Motion to approve made by Lamar, seconded by Art Roberts and passed unanimously. April 7, 2010.

All three-proposal resolutions are posted at the Field.

Community Affairs

. Paul Schlender After-report (4^th Annual Bike Donation)

Paul reported softball members donated 16 bikes. 74 bikes were loaded on March 27 at Sonoran Plaza. 276 bikes were donated in the Northwest Valley this year. A total of 978 bikes have been donated from the Northwest Valley over the past four years to Saint Vincent De Paul. That is about 70% of the total bikes they have received in this timeframe.

Our president received a letter of appreciation and thank you from George Wennerlyn, Sun City Grand Bike Drive Volunteer. Part of the letter is as follows:

“ I would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm “thank you” to you and all of the Sun City Grand Softball Club members for supporting this important community-wide effort. In particular, your Club members Paul Schlender and Milt Overmire spear headed the club drive for bike donations”.

. Cheri Swinehart Report (50^th Anniversary)

Cheri reported that nothing definite has been set. Members may be asked to perform tasks (undetermined).

. Jim Palzer Report (Relay for Life)

The Relay for Life event starts, for anyone wishing to attend at 5:00 PM on Saturday, May 1st at Valley Vista High School, 15550 N Parkview Place in Surprise. The event is free and open to the public. Any cancer survivor may register online at www. relayforlife.org/surpriseaz and will receive a free survivor T-Shirt and dinner (catered by Carrabba's) at the event. There are information forms for the survivor registration in the center bulletin board or you can call Jim Palzer at 584-9106 for more information. It should be a very emotional evening.

. Art Solomon Report (Dysart School District Scholarship Fund)

If you were to donate to a particular school you would receive a tax credit on your State Tax for the amount you donated up to $250 a person. Rather than doing this way, Art suggested that you donate the amount to a Softball fund on behalf of the Softball club. This way our tax dollars can be specific to a School of the Clubs designation. More information about this procedure will be posted on our web site as soon as the details are ironed out.

Club Affairs

. Lamar Forque Report (Honorarium)

Lamar requested that our ‘Softball Club Photographer”, Roy Caples be given a lifetime membership to our club. Roy has been taking pictures and displaying them at the field, for as long as I can remember. He does this because he likes to. All of the effort is free of charge and he enjoys watching the games. Congratulations to Roy.

. Bruce Ketcham Report (Web Site)

Bruce was not there; However Dan reported that Bruce is our new Web Site Manager. He will start May 1. A big thanks was extended to John Elfritz who managed the site for four years.

. Marilyn Leinberger Report (CPR/First Aid/Heart Protectors)

Marilyn introduced Jeff Smith as her new assistant. She is setting up a list of all softball personal with medical experience. If you have such experience, whatever it may be, please inform Marilyn.

She had Dick Roberts report about his chest protector for pitchers, which incidentally protected Dick from a severe injury during a game. That particular protector is no longer being manufactured. However similar protectors can be gotten on the Internet. He suggests all pitchers should purchase them.

Marilyn is still working on CPR classes through the Fire Department or PORA.

She also instructed the players to bring out all necessary equipment before the first game as opposed to getting the equipment when it is needed. She talked about adding Benedryl to the equipment as well as Tablets for low blood sugar.

. Butch Ryzoff Report (Spring Picnic)

Butch was not available. However the picnic is scheduled from 12 to 2 on April 24.

. Dick Roberts Report (Sponsor’s Golf Tournament)

The tournament is scheduled for April 16. 60 players are entering. 49 softball members and 11 sponsors will be attending. He will try to assign one sponsor to a group.

. Dick Roberts Report (New Sponsor Sales)

Dick reported that he attended Cleats and they have 2 button mesh shirts, similar to Sun City Awning shirts, for around $22.

He also reported that 4 sponsors are going to receive letters that they are being dropped as sponsors for lack of payments. They are Gleason, Scoreboards, Design by Dons and Regency.

Other Issues

As a reminder the picnic on April 24 is for the players and there better half. Consequently any sponsor wishing to attend may attend; however they will have to pay the established fees. The picnic in the fall is for everyone and all Sponsors will be invited free of charge.

No other issues were reported. Motions to close the meeting was made by Harvey Gordon and seconded by Art Roberts and passed unanimously.