Minutes of 20 August 2001 LVOTSL Meeting

Attendance: Tim Gilman (Gold), Tim Steber (Parkland), Tim Golden (hostwindows), Alfredo Perez (Cementeros), Joe Dueh (ASC), Vince Garcia (Demos), Wolfgang Hochleitner (WL Kickers), Wayne Waldron (RCN), Bill Wagstaff (WL Strikers), Dave Leidig (HFA), Fred Farbod (Cementeros), Bill Moss (Deep Run II), Jeff Clark (WL Seniors), Aldo Ormeno (Inca Peru), Jim Lauchman (Deep Run I), Milton Martinez (Latins), Jeff Hixson (RCN), Steve Peare (Deep Run II), Roberto Cerrizo (ASC) and Roy Hoenisch (ACS).
Meeting was called to order at 8:15 PM.

All teams represented.

Previous meeting minutes
Minutes from 7 May 2001 meeting were read and accepted as written.

Vice President's Report (Dale Werkheiser)
Dale has notified Tim Gilman that he will no longer be able to fulfill his duties as league Vice President. That means that 1) a new schedule has not been completed for the Fall 2001 season and 2) the league is in need of a new Vice President.

Registrar's Report (Alfredo Perez)
Last meeting Alfredo handed out current rosters to all team reps. He asked that all team reps check the lists for completeness and any potential errors. Also remember to cross off any players no longer playing on your team. Please return corrected list to Alfredo. Alfredo also indicated he will sent all team reps an electronic copy of their roster via e-mail.

League registration forms and line-up sheets were also handed out to each team rep.

Treasurer's Report and Web-Site Manager (Fred Farbod)
1. Fred handed out the treasury report. The league's checking account contains $791.55 and the savings account stands at $3,261.23. A copy of the financial report is attached to the minutes.
2. The following fines have been rendered for failure to report game scores: Deep Run I ($15/2 games), Inca Peru ($5, 1 game) and Jeff's Demo's ($5, 1 game) and Parkland.
3. Remember, game scores must be reported to Fred by Sunday noon following a Saturday game by the HOME team. The league would also like the visiting team to call in the score as a backup measure. This can be done through the website or via telephone 610-837-1146.
4. Inca Peru owes a $75 fee to the league. This is due to failure to pay their league fee ($50) on time. The $50 league fee was taken from their bond money. The $75 fee consists of $50 to replenish the bond fund and a $25 fine.
5. The following fines have been levied for forfeits: Deep Run II, $25 (1 forfeit); Parkland, $25 (1 forfeit) and Deep Run I, $125 (3 forfeits). The Deep Run I fine total is for 1 forfeit in the Fall 2000 season ($25) and 2 forfeits in the Spring 2001 season (forfeit raised to $50).
6. Finally, fines for failure to attend league meetings were rendered: Deep Run I, Latins, Jeff's Demos and Inca-Peru all owe the league $5.

Fred also gave an update on the website. The website is currently up-to-date with scores and standings.
Fred asked all team reps to check the web-site for directions to their home fields. If any changes are
necessary, let Fred know as soon as possible. The web-site is also accepting team pictures. The site currently has 4 team pictures.

Referee Assignor (Hamdija)
Owing to Hum's absence, no referee assignor report was given.
Games Commissioner (Dave Leidig)
1. Dave handed out a copy of the final league standings (attached to minutes). Allentown Sports Club was Division A champions and RCN was Division B champions. Congratulations. Teams gaining promotion to the A division were RCN and Cementeros. Those relegated to the B division were Jeff's Demos and Deep Run II.

Over-40 Update (Tim Gilman)
The LVOTSL over-40 program will continue in the Fall with 8 teams participating. The format is 11 v 11 on full fields at Saucon Park C. The league starts on 4 September and will be played on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Interested parties need to contact Jorge Camacho (610-250-1107) or Bryan Snapp (610-774-4397).

Old Business (Tim Gilman)
1. RCN was given a trophy in recognition of their B division championship. ASC retains possession of the A division traveling trophy. They will be given a permanent trophy when they relinquish the traveling trophy.

New Business (Tim Gilman)
1. Owing to Dale's resignation, a new schedule for Fall 2001 has not been completed. Tim Gilman will complete the schedule in the next 2-3 days and e-mail it to team reps by the end of the week. The season will open on 8 September with game time at 4:30 PM. Any requested changes to the schedule must be submitted to Tim by 5 September.
2. Tim brought up the subject of forfeits. Last full season (Fall 2000/Spring 2001), there were a total of 5 forfeits, but 3 forfeits were from one team. A number of ideas were brought up as ways to reduce the number forfeits including raising the forfeit fine from $50 to $75, using an escalating fine procedure or placing teams with multiple forfeits on probation. After some discussion, it was concluded that the current system is fine ($50 fine for forfeit), but the league will re-evaluate the situation in an ongoing manner.
4. Joe Dueh noted that our current league schedule is very full. This particularly becomes a problem during the Spring season where the games end in mid June (without make-ups) which brings conflicts with vacations and summer league play. Leidig noted that we could reduce the total number of games by limiting interdivision play. Most comments about this idea were not positive. Dave also noted that it might be possible to play in early December weather permitting. This would give us a head start on the Spring season thereby ending the season in early June. Joe Dueh made a motion that we start the Spring season, weather permitting, the weekend after Thanksgiving and play the first 2 games of the Spring season in December (12/1 and 12/8). League make-up games would then be scheduled for 15 December. The balance of the Spring season would continue at the normal time (mid-March). The motion was seconded by Vince and it passed unanimously.
5. The league currently has no Vice President and Tim asked us to bring nominations to the next meeting.
6. Next meeting is scheduled for Monday, 15 October 2001, 8:00 PM at the F. L. Smidth Inc..

Meeting adjourned at 10:20 PM.

Respectfully submitted,

Tim Golden