Shaun Dralle, President Amy Schramski, Vice President
Tim Fitch, Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator Dave Smith, Softball Commissioner
Andy Breeden, Baseball Commissioner
Brandon Anderson, Operations
“Free Entry Contest” revealed on FACEBOOK LIVE at 8:30pm!
Softball Winner: Alexandra Brown 15U
Baseball Winner:Kade Buhring 7U
1. Jeff Calvin, Treasurer, update
-League fees, insurance paid
-Entries for 2020 now exceed 2018 & 2019 (at same juncture)
-Sponsors at approximately 40. Still looking to attract.
2.Shaun Dralle, President
-Cam Snead Award announcement in April
-“Backyard Bash” discussion w/ Dan Foster in attendance
-“Bash” weather refund policy discussed (0 games = $75 retained / 1 game $100 retained)
-Indoor Facility Renewal / Exploration discussion (need for larger area…better ability to throw)
-Pitching machine collar discussed
-March 19th Minors 5pm to 6:30 / Majors 6:30-8pm (feeding Storm)
5.Andy Breeden, Baseball Commissioner Update
-Roster Clarity Rule Developed
-Winter workouts very successful
-Rec Coaches in good shape
-Trending toward an extra team in both Minors and Majors
-TBA (Dave Smith, Softball Commissioner, will announce)
7. Tim Fitch, Marketing Fundraising Coordinator Update
-“Opening Day Celebration” on track
-A “Closing Day Celebration” will depend on success of Opening Day
-Will be focus of next Board Meeting
Board Meeting Minutes
February 4, 2020
8pm – 9:30pm
ALL Present:
Shaun Dralle, President Andy Breeden, Baseball Commissioner
Amy Schramski, Vice President Dave Smith, Softball Commissioner
Jeff Calvin, Treasurer Brandon Anderson, Operations
Jim Kubinski, Secretary Tim Fitch, Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator
1. Jeff Calvin, Treasurer, update
- Sound cash position
- Now exceeding 2018 registrations to date, gaining on 2019
- Continue Facebook promotion efforts (“Boost” to 30-mile radius)
2. Shaun Dralle, President
- Requested Baseball and Softball Winter Workouts coaches to help promote 2020 registration
- Requested Travel Coaches to help promote 2020 registration
- Announced Dick’s Sporting Goods on site “Harris Days” as February 15th and March 14th
- Suggested Harris Spirit Wear be available at May 9th Opening Celebration
3. Field Equipment Needs
- Jeff noted Field 4 3rd baseline needs attention
- Andy suggested bases on Field 2
- Shaun requested home plates across park assessed
- Jeff running scoreboard controller checks / Will likely replace worst two this season
- Grounds Crew hiring discussion
- Grounds Crew duties: Mowing, lining, trash detail, etc.
4. Harris Heat Softball Tournament
- July 30th through August 2nd
- $300 entry if paid in full by July 1st
- $450 if paid after July 1st
5. Harris Storm Baseball Tournament
- May 1st through May 3rd
- $325 entry, plus $100 per team for weekend parking
- Jim suggested $425 fee but advertise Free Parking
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6. Andy Breden, Baseball Commissioner
- Inquiring as to Cal Ripken status, i.e. where Harris is with fees, registration, etc.
- Will follow up to ensure all squared away for 2020
7. Harris 2020 Key Calendar Dates
- March 14th Registration Closes
- Week of March 16th Tryouts
- Week of March 23rd League Drafts (Roster Construction)
- March 28th Park Opening Volunteer Cleanup 10am to 1pm
- April 1st Harris Opening Day
- April 3rd Uniform Request Deadline (to Amy)
- May 9th Harris 2020 Season Opening Celebrations! 10am to 4pm
- May 11th Harris PICTURE DAY (no games or practices scheduled)
- May 9th – July 1st 2020 Season / 10 Game Regular Season Schedule + Playoffs
Meeting Adjourned.
No Votes Required
Board Meeting Minutes
December 3, 2019
7pm – 8:15pm
Present: Absent:
Shaun Dralle, President Andy Breeden, Baseball Commissioner
Amy Schramski, Vice President
Jeff Calvin, Treasurer
Jim Kubinski, Secretary
Dave Smith, Softball Commissioner
Brandon Anderson, Operations
Tim Fitch, Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator
1. Jeff Calvin, Treasurer, update
- Sound cash position
- Field Mix delivered
2. Shaun Dralle, President, Indoor Facility update
- Machine pitch balls ordered
- Good number of machine pitch balls donated
- Uniform supplies staged in downstairs office
- Initial safety concerns (fencing, etc.) addressed, completed or in process, by Brandon
3. Board Discussion of Indoor Facility
- Board agrees no children allowed in upstairs area (loft)
- Signage needs to be created and posted
- Jim Kubinski asked that a liability release / waiver form be signed by all players & coaches using
Indoor Facility. Amy Schramski offered to pursue completion of this policy.
- Board agrees rules for Indoor Facility be posted (Amy offers to complete & asks Board members to e-mail her with any rules suggestions
- Tim Fitch volunteers to assist Coach Dan Foster installing cage netting
- Tim pricing ceiling net options
4. Baseball Announces Winter Workout Schedule
- Andy Breden sent out invitation / info to Harris families
- Shawn asks coaches to participate, potentially in a rotating, minimum 3 sessions
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5. Board Establishes / Re-Institutes Softball Winter Workout Program
- Dave Smith to oversee
- Shawn asks that coaches to participate, potentially in a rotating, minimum 3 sessions
- Begins in mid-January (into March…10-12 weeks discussed)
- Tuesday evenings at Indoor Facility
- $50 fee covers the 10-12 weeks (priced as new / developing program)
6. 2020 Baseball/Softball Registrations are now LIVE!
- Amy confirms
7. Shawn revisits sub-Commissioner concept
- Board comfortable with current composition
8. Harris Heat Softball Tournament
- July 30th through August 2nd
- 10U and Up entry of $300
- 8U entry of $150
9. Harris Storm Baseball Tournament
- Tentative date May 1st through May 3rd (needs Andy’s confirmation)
- Jim suggests eliminating “Invitational” from naming and promoting open event
10. 2020 OPENING DAY
- Discussion of either May 2nd or May 9th (to be finalized at January meeting)
- Amy needs minimum 4 weeks lead time from team formation for uniform process
- Jim suggests May 2nd Opening with Tryouts week of March 23rd – 27th
No Votes Required
Board Meeting Minutes
November 5, 2019
7pm – 9pm
Present:
Shaun Dralle, President
Amy Schramski, Vice President
Jeff Calvin, Treasurer
Jim Kubinski, Secretary
Andy Breeden, Baseball Commissioner
Dave Smith, Softball Commissioner
Brandon Anderson, Operations
Tim Fitch, Marketing/Fundraising Coordinator
Absent: None
1. Jeff Calvin, Treasurer, updated on sound cash position
2. Shaun Dralle, President, Asked Baseball and Softball to consider employing sub-Commissioners
- Could assist with various responsibilities (Example: Practice & Game Scheduling, Tryouts, etc.)
- Would build experience/foundation for those interested in future Board service
- Concept also suggested by Jim Kubinski in June/July correspondence with Board
- If no sub-Commissioners, are Harris coaches next alternative?
- Conversation Tabled for Future Discussion
3. Baseball / Softball Travel Discussion
- Baseball continuing to develop All Star program w/ increased Travel emphasis possible in 2021
4. Harris Indoor Facility Discussion
- Shaun shared his preference for a year round facility (short term leasing plan / long term build)
- Leasing possibilities debated for both 6 and 12 month leases
- Leasing commitment discussed for both Harris Rec. and Harris Travel teams
VOTE: 8-0
in favor of: 6 mo. Initial Lease / Travel Teams $1250 per / Rec. maximum $4,000 commitment
- Discussion of sponsorship / naming rights to offset costs…supported and tabled
- Jim Kubinski asked for future discussion of establishing permanent, Harris owned facility
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5. Rates for 2020 discussed
VOTE: 8-0
in favor of: No Change in Fees (2020 remains the same as 2019)
4U $65
Tee & 6U $90
All Others $120
Family Discount $30
No “Early Bird” Discount
6. Tournament Dates
Backyard Bash April 24-26
Backyard Bash II May 22-24
Harris Heat TBA
Harris Storm Invitational* TBA
*Potential name change to “Open” tournament
