2012 MINUTES
CONNECTICUT LITTLE LEAGUE DISTRICT 4, INC.
Dave Ruotolo called the Annual Meeting to order at
8:10 PM at the West Haven Little League Field House.
Roll Call: Present: Dave
Ruotolo, Denis Haley, Ralph Milone, Steve LaForte, Branford, Milford
International, Milford National, Annex, East Haven, Hamden, Pop Smith, North
Branford, Max Sinoway,
Orange, West Haven, and Bethwood
Absent: Cheshire Challengers, Cheshire
Secretary’s Report – Motion to accept by Mike Kmietek , seconded by VJ Sarullo, all in favor.
Treasurer’s Report - Motion to accept Sal Punzo, seconded by Tim Fox, all in favor.
New Business:
Dave told the leagues that an email from him would suffice the interleague play form.
Hosting all-star and post season games has a responsibility for the site director. Dave told everyone to review the responsibilities of hosting these games.
All-star pairings was done the for 9-10 and 11-12 softball all-stars.
9-10 1. Milford, 2. Orange, 3. Bethwood, 4. East Haven, 5. North Branford
11-12 1. Milford, 2. Orange, 3. Hamden, 4. East Haven, 5. North Branford
Dave reminded the leagues that the dropped 3rd strike for the 11-12 major baseball all-stars will be in effect.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 PM. Next meeting Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
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Dave Ruotolo
called the Annual Meeting to order at 7:07 PM at the West Haven Little League
Field House.
Roll Call: Present: Dave
Ruotolo, Denis Haley, Milford International, Milford National, Annex, Hamden,
Pop Smith, North Branford, Max Sinoway, Orange, West Haven
Absent: Cheshire Challengers, Cheshire, Branford, East Haven, Bethwood
Secretary’s Report – Motion to accept by Frank Vieira, seconded by Lynair Walker, all in favor.
Treasurer’s Report - Motion to accept Bob Powers, seconded by Angelo Simonelli, all in favor.
New Business:
Elliot Schwebel from Sport Supply Group made a presentation to the group.
Steve Given from the New Britain Rock Cats made a presentation to the group.
Dave explained the importance of completing the interleague and combined teams forms.
Dave reminded those leagues who have not paid their assessment yet to do so.
Dave reminded all league that when they host an all star game or post season game of required action.
Dave told all leagues that a letter from the manufacturer must be in the teams possession for any stickers or number on the helmet.
Dave asked all league for their all star umpire recommendations.
Pairings were done for the 9-10 Baseball; 10-11 Baseball; 11-12 Baseball and 11-12 Softball
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM. Next meeting Wednesday, April 18, 2012.
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MINUTES OF JANUARY 18, 2012
Absent: Cheshire Challengers
Secretary’s Report – Motion to accept by Kip Taylor, seconded by Ed Provitz, all in favor.
Treasurer’s Report - Motion to accept by Mike Knietek, seconded by Lynwood Branham, all in favor.
New Business:
Frank Vieira was chosen to be the election chairman for the election of the district administrator for the 2012-2015 term. Dave Ruotolo was nominated with no others being nominated. Frank conducted the election, Sal Punzo, Annex Little League made the motion to elect Dave and Ralph Milone seconded the nomination. Dave was elected unanimously.
Dave announced that the district, once again, has 100% ASAP participation.
Dave reminded all leagues that have not chartered to do so as soon as possible.
Dave announced tentative date for the 9-10 and 11-12 district baseball all stars.
Dave talked about the mid-term congress in March and some of the agenda items.
Denis talked about umpires and pay. He also talked about checking equipment prior to season.
Dave reminded all leagues to check their corporation status with the state.
Hamden requested the 14-year old girls be scheduled to play on weekends.
Milford International questioned if an 8-year old could play in the 9-10 all stars. Dave advised no.
Meeting adjourned at 7:36 PM. Next meeting Wednesday, February 15, 2012.