February Meeting Minutes

Attendees: Jim D, Jack Kraft, Dino Calverese, Jim Dana, Steve Gouviea, Tim McKenna, Jon Collins, Jed Smith, Janie Craig, Joe A Bob Wilding, Pren. John Caras Frank Disanto.

Registration
Per Janie C, we are currently 1 player above todays numbers as of this day last year.
As of Feb 3, total numer registrered is 688. Thanks to all who have promoted UPLL and helped us get our numbers where they need to be!

Midget A is light on registration 81/66 this year over last.

Janie C reviewed some boundary issues she has worked through with some families in Trappe. It was re-iterrated that per Joe N, (our LL District Admin) and Littlea League rules, we are not able to enroll families that have always lived outside our boundaries.


Clinics
Bob Wilding Clinics are going well with registration numbers close to last year. Same is true Per Jack K on the Softball side. Thank you both for running these programs!!

Opening Day -
Joan Sparano has agreed to bee opening day coordinator for uss again this year, as well as coordinating Derby Day. Welcome back Joan!

The Township Recreation Dept meeting attended by Tim M The yearly cost of field rental has increased by $250 per field.


Tryouts
Coordination of tryouts continues with Jim Dana for Baseball and Jack Kraft for Softball. All tryouts time and locations can be found on the league web site

Web Site
Jon C reviewed plans for highlight section of website.
1.) QR Code is added to our Directions page. Smart phone users can now quickly get GPS Coordinates to get quick directions to our fields.
2.) A new highlights page will be added for each division. This will allow each team to add pictures and regale the kids achievements on the field. Jon C will be completing the pages for posting, and provide instructions for using them at the coaches meeting.

Equipement Report
Pren gave equipment report. Joe Bell(2011 Equip Manager) has given Pren a list of what each team was given last year. Pren is compiling the needs list for equipment as registration comes to a close. Pren has new pitching machine will deliver to Hville shed.

Pre-Season Practice Fields
Joe A had questions regarding practice fields. As is done every year, Jim D will distribute a schedule that all the coaches will follow for practices until the season begins.

Sponsorships
Derek is spearheading efforts to renew sponsors from last year and look for new ones. He will be sending out a mass e-mail with details soon.

Uniforms
Uniforms will be handed out the third weekend in March.

Rag-Tee
Rag - Tee (Our new sporting apparrel vendor) will be completing our partner site by the middle of February. Links to buy UPLL Merchandise will be posted to our web-site when ready.

Snack Stand revenue
As an alternative to bringing snacks for the kids after their game, we will be promoting the sale of UP Snack Stand Coupons, which will provide an affordable convenient snack for the kids, as well as add to the Snack Stankd Revenue, and UPLL's. More details to come.

Challenger Day Update
Screwball is coming for Challenger Day! Challenger Day plans are progressing well.

Firehouse Update
Oaks Fire House, our community partner and landlord, will be merging with Mont Clare FireHouse. They will also be assigning a new fire-house liason and will be assigning a new President after the retirement of their current president, Jim Daywalt. Thanks Jim for all your service to our community!

Opening Day Update
Parking in the firehouse parking lot on opening day will only be available until 3:00.

Financial Update
Financials were reviewed. Checks for BB clinics and SB Clinics are still being processed.
We have a strong cash position with plenty of registration and equipment yet to order,.