Members Present
Kevin Chandler, Tom Gwynn, Jerry Hollingsworth, Guy Kampstra, Jennifer Kendall, Robert Scott, Dan Smith, Dustin VanElverdinghe, Mel Clark, Tom Edwards
Members Absent
Shaun Smith, Lucky Rogers
Staff Present
Billy Powers, Heather Bechtel
Guests Present
Fidel Coronado, Nate Wanty, Sandra Ambrose, Danielle Wetzel, Lindsay Braun, Jeanne Garcia, Stephanie Kent, Monica Johnson, Michelle Newbill, Sheryl Scott
Call to Order
Meeting was called to order at 5:54 p.m.
Zak Spiegel submitted a letter withdrawing himself from his position as a member on the Softball Players’ Council.
Introductions
Council and staff were introduced as well as guests when they arrived.
Approve Minutes
January 6, 2016, minutes were approved.
Vote Women’s Vice President
Guy Kampstra moved to vote Jennifer Kendall and Mel Clark as Co-Vice President for Women’s league. Unanimous approval by council.
Plan Future Agendas
- February 3, 2016 – Seniors’
- February 17, 2016 – Kickball
Announcements will be sent out to involved managers informing them when we will be discussing their league night.
Finalize Proposal for Alibi/Capital Combat
Council agreed to propose to the Alibi/Capital Combat manager that they reduce the number of their tournament players to 6 rostered players. Billy, Jenn, Mel, and Rob will present this to her.
Review Friday Team Classifications
Tabled till next meeting.
Order of Open Discussion
This open discussion is to have players present ideas of how to grow the league, as well to discuss any other comments or concerns.
Pitching Screen Options
Tabled till next meeting.
7:00 p.m. Open Discussion
Council members requested ideas from present league participants for growing the women’s league. There were discussions about:
- Splitting tournament teams up
- Changing nights
- Advertising to other cities,
- Holding open practices
- Offering a single league on another night
- Promoting on social media
- Surveys
- Superdraft league and/or tournament
- Changing fees
- Altering the equalizer rule
Spoke about differences between our league and Albany’s. Each player stated their opinion on pitching screens. The council president thanked everyone for their opinions and presence and explained that the council still has a lot of talking to do about what has been presented, making sure they know there haven’t been any decisions made.
Adjourn
Meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.