Gentlemen the AGM minutes are below, please let me know if I missed anything - Rich

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In Attendance at Fieldhouse in Burlington

Commissioner - Tom Manuel
President - Rich Knight
CIT  Director - Greg McEachern
45/50's Director - Dan Radobenko
Player Safety Director Rob Fisher

Brampton-Dan Nall
Hamilton-Todd Breedon
Oakville -Rob Fisher
Welland - Dan Radobenko

On Conference Call

Barrie - Jim Scriver
Braumeisters - Gary Duke
Dufferin Simcoe Tom Anderson
Dufferin Simcoe - Jeff Akitt
Scarboro- Mike Burke
Tecumseh - Tim Lessard
Tecumseh - Derek Prescott

Regrets

Buffalo, Burlington, Carlton Place, Kingston, Tillsonburg, Walsingham
Woodslee, and Frank Iker

Minutes

The AGM started ( 12:02 pm )

Rich Knight opened the meeting by welcoming and thanking those in attendance at the Fieldhouse and on conference call for taking the time to participate!

Tom Manual opened 2016 AGM thanking all those for their concerns from his recent hospital visit. He was also grateful to be named the new Commissioner in 2015 (very well deserved) and how he would do his very best to follow the footsteps of the former Commissioner Bryan Hart who unfortunately passed away in 2015. Tommy finished it off by naming a number of our Wall of Famers in particular Clair Seeley and how we should not forget them how they paved the way for Vintage Baseball.

Rich Knight followed up with his opening remarks, requesting that if anyone was interested in being an Apprentice to become a member of the executive (especially President) to send an email to Rich personally. Rich also reminded Teams of host tournaments that the rules are on the website and convenors should post rules to make sure that rules voted by VBFO team Reps are adhered to. Rich also mentioned teams that have run tournaments in particular Welland had rain outs and in the rules it states that teams should pay in advance, and usually the rule of thumb is teams bring their fees with them or trade off tournament fees, and Rich stated that the hosting team and attending teams should not accept the burden, noting that the Executive have agreed any hosting teams effected by weather or other items affecting their Tournament may request financial relief by sending e mail to executive (rickknight15@hotmail.ca) by email
That rule will be updated on website.

Other items of note Rich Knight requested the VBFO fees $100 (by May 1st) be given to Rich personally or by mail
or Tom Manual, both addresses are on website www.vbfo.ca

Tom Manual gave Financial Report, because of Bryan's death (former Commish) we will start 2016 with a balance of $7,926.65

Old Business
Dan Radobenko, went thru both 50 plus provincial tournament, won by Tecumseh defeating Oakville  and 45 plus unfortunately rained out

Dan Nall went thru 35 plus Provincials which Woodslee beat Scarborough in Final

No other items

New Business

Mentioned the Rule change for Rain Out and we have agreed to give Welland $100 plus pay their VBFO Entry Fee for 2016

Rules were read by Rich Knight (for Sam Lamb), Dan Radobenko, and Mike Burke. The Rules will be sent to all of you to #1 discuss on Website and #2 to vote on in a following email

Preliminary Schedule To be confirmed by February 2016

June 11, 12 - Tillsonburg -35+45+ TBC
June 18 - Barrie 35+ 1 day event
June 25-  Welland 45+
July 2 - Walsingham-35+ 1 day event
July 16 - normally Dufferin Simcoe however
July. 29, 30,31, August 1 -Nationals in Medicine Hat
August 20,21  - 50 + Provincials in Ottawa
September 10 - 45+ Provincial in Welland
September 24 or October 1 - dates to be confirmed 35+ Provincials in Brampton

Rich also stated if anyone is interested in hosting the 2017 Nationals please send email to Rich Knight by December 21st, 2015

Rich closed AGM at 1 20 pm, and again thanking Team reps for all their input and wished all a keep safe throughout the Holiday Season and till we meet again

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2018/2019 VBFO AGM MINUTES

Rich Knight welcome and thanked all those for taking the time to attend the 2018 AGM (moved from November) - Time 11:02 - March 23/19

Roll call:

At Fieldhouse

Tom Manuel, Dan Radobenko, Rob Fisher, Tim Lessard,  and Rich Knight

Conference Call

Frank Iker, Greg McEachern
Barrie, Braumeisters, Chatham, Dufferin Simcoe (Braves+Rockers), Hamilton, Oakville, Scarborough,  Tecumseh, Tillsonburg, Walsingham,  Welland, Woodslee, York

Regrets
Brampton, Burlington, Carleton Place, Mississauga, Port Lambton

Financial Report accepted as presented by Tom Manuel / Rich Knight

Old Business

Danny Radobenko, (50+ Provincial) Derek Prescott (35+ and 45+Provincials) gave recaps regarding their successful tournaments.

New Business

(#1)
Rich Knight stated The Constitution has been updated and thanked Frank Iker and Tom Manuel for all their hard work. Frank Iker asked questions regarding the 57+ Division,  and Rich replied that Dan, Rich (who also will include Frank) are to meet and will follow up the Rules of this Age category for those Teams interested.

As per the new Constitution Vintage Baseball has been restructured as follows

Baseball Director 57+ Dan Radobenko
Baseball Director 50+ Dan Radobenko Baseball Director 45+ (co-directors Dan Radobenko and Tim Lessard)
Baseball Director 35+ **Vacant**

For Baseball Director 35+ we need someone step up and apply (send email to Rich Knight at. richknight15@hotmail.ca

Each Director will be responsible for promoting their Age Category and have the ability to encourage the Rules in place or to work with changes for teams within their Age Bracket. They and the President and Vice President will oversee this process and work with the selected Baseball Directors and update with any changes / concerns that are brought forward.

(#2)
Vintage Fees / Insurance / Team Rosters - separate note to be sent by end March 31st on process and concerns 

Vintage Fees must be paid by *May  31st - 

(#3)
Tim Lessard updated National Tournament scheduled for Calgary 
Let the Ontario Teams know the new price is $750 and broke down where the money goes included in the price increase is the mandatory need for insurance!  Rich Knight indicated because Ontario Teams already have insurance from Baseball Ontario - their price is $700. 
Tim also gave out the new website which is www.cnobf2019.com
And payments to be made out to CNOBF can be etransferred to any of the following people

p.beaudoin@sympatico.ca
richknight15@hotmail.ca

(#4)
Rule Change brought forward 
Derek Prescott has requested the 45+ Age Category be changed to 43+ by December 31st to align CNOBF. 43+ Age Rule category

The Rule in question will be brought forward to Teams that played in any 45+ tournaments under the VBFO umbrella to vote upon (now the jurisdiction of Tim Lessard and Danny Radobenko to follow up on)

(#5) looking for a team to host 35+ Provincials in September - any team interested please send e mail to Rich Knight ---- richknight15@hotmail.ca

No further new business

Closing Remarks

Rich Knight thanked all that attended the meeting in person / conference and wished everyone well, and looked forward to seeing everyone on the Baseball Field 

Meeting concluded at 11:48 Mar 23/19

Final Note: if I missed any item you felt should be in the minutes or wanted to discuss with me any concern - please follow up with me again at - richknight15@hotmail.ca

Guys before you read the minutes a reminder. Please pay your annual dues $100 per team by May 15th, which also pays your Team Insurance which you MUST have prior to paying any VBFO Tournament

Cheques are made payable to Vintage Baseball Federation Ontario

Annual fees may be sent to the

Commissioner Tom Manuel
Address -
44-6453 Colborne St. Niagara Falls On L2J1E7

Or
Rich Knight
Address -
1483 Lorne Park Road
Mississauga L5H 3B2

Please remember the Annual fees pay for your insurance and you must have insurance prior participating in any tournament.

Update on Baseball Ontario's Insurance Plan is that they hope to have answers by the week of April 9th.
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Vintage Baseball 2017 AGM - Saturday March 24, 2018 -
12 01 pm - 12:40 pm


Present

Barrie
Brampton
Braumeisters
Dufferin Simcoe Braves
Hamilton
Oakville
Scarborough
Tecumseh
Welland
Woodslee


Regrets

Burlington BVB
Burlington Hobos
Carleton Place
Dufferin Simcoe Rockers
Lambton
Milton
Montreal
Tillsonburg
Walsingham
Mississauga

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AGM meeting started on time - Rich Knight welcomed and thanked all those who attended in person or by phone.

2017 Financial Report given on December 2nd 2017 and accepted.

2017 News -

Provincial winners
35+ won by Woodslee Orioles in Brampton, Dan Nall followed up with quick review of how the tournament went.

45+ won by Scarborough (In Welland) - Rich Knight read Dan Radobenko's report on how 7 teams played a highly competitive tournament where 5 of those teams were 1-1 after day one with 3 teams tied at 2-1 while Scarborough 3-0 ended up in Final with Oakville replacing Carlton Place who had the 2nd best record and they unfortunately had to leave.
50+ Rich Knight reported 4 teams
Barrie / Tecumseh / Scarborough and Oakville (Played in Mississauga) and again congratulations to Scarborough
for winning 50+ Tournament.

Rich Knight asked but there were no other items from 2017 to be brought forward.

2018

Rich Knight told members the 2018 Insurance Forms have not been posted on Baseball Ontario but will let Vintage teams know asap.

Rich Knight introduced the new CNOBF President Tim Lessard who went over which teams have committed to the 2018 CNOBF Tournament and reminded those VBFO teams who where on the that list and those who plan to go that accommodation may be a problem and if you plan to go "BOOK EARLY"   The website www.CNOBF2018.ca or just go to www.cnobf.com and click on link on main page and register your team.

The following is the 2018 VBFO schedule

2018 Tentative VBFO Schedule

May 26/27….2nd Annual Windsor/Woodslee Vintage Tournament 35+
Contact - Derek Prescott
DPrescott@narmco.com

June 2 - Welland - 1 day 55+
Contact - Danny Radobenko
legendsbaseball@cogeco.ca

June 9/10 - Tillsonburg 35+ / 45+ 
Contact - Derek Partlo
derekpartlo@live.ca

June 16 - Barrie 35+ 1 day event
Contact - Jim Scriver
jimscriver@rogers.com

June 23/24 - Welland 45+
Contact - Danny Radobenko
legendsbaseball@cogeco.ca

July. 7/8 - Walsingham. 35+ / 45+
Contact - Greg Smithson
 gsmithson@hotmail.ca

Aug 3/4/5/6 - Nationals PEI
Contact Alf Blanchard
cnobf2018@gmail.com

Sept 8//9 - Welland 50+ Provincials
Contact - Danny Radobenko
 legendsbaseball@cogeco.ca

Sept 22/23 - Windsor 35+ Provincials.
Contact - Derek Prescott
 DPrescott@narmco.com

Sept 29/30 -Woodslee 45+ Provincials
Contact - Todd Howson
howiebaseball24@gmail.com

Tournament Covenors please work with Frank Iker at fiker27@hotmail.com
after your tournament is over with any stories or pictures taken during your tournament. Let's give our tournaments and website the importance it deserves!

No other items, AGM finished at 12 40 pm

VBFO Minutes
Saturday November 26, 2016

Fieldhouse, Burlington

Attending:

Dan Radobenko – Welland
Frank Iker - VP - VBFO
Tommy Manuel Commissioner
Rich Knight - Oakville
Rob Fisher VP Player Safety
Greg McEachern VP Operations
Dan Nall - Brampton

On phone:
Derek Prescott – Tecumseh
Paul Freeman – York
Matt Johnson – Port Lampton
Mike Burke – Scarboro
Greg Grant – Barrie
Jeff Akitt – Dufferin Simcoe Braves
Jim Scriver - Barrie
Tim Lessard – Tecumseh
Gary Duke – Ottawa Braumeisters
Tom Anderson – Dufferin Simcoe Rockers
Mark Budman – Montreal
Marco Serra – Burlington
Chad Lazzree - Montreal

2016 AGENDA

Welcome from Rich Knight

Thanking all individuals, taking the time to attend in person or on Conference Call

Rich Congratulated  the  Scarboro Maroons  for their banner year winning  35 and 45 Provincials.  Rich jokingly said Scarboro would not have won the 50 Provincial that unfortunately got rained out on the Sunday..

President Rich Knight concluded Opening Remarks by passing over to Tom Manuel our commissioner to make further important VBFO announcements

.......Miles Morrish passed away a couple of weeks ago.  Take a moment of silence to pause for him.

........Financial Report - from Commissioner

Season $7900 balance in bank.

Expenses -> $1336.30
Team revenues -> $1430
Total balance to date  –> 8018.35

The Commissioner Final announcement was to announce the 2 new. VBFO - Wall of Fame Inductees

– Gary Duke (Ottawa)
- Jim Scriver (Barrie)

Rich as a follow up to the Commissioners important announcement focused in on Myles Moorish and to remind all Team Reps to go to the www.vbfo.ca website to look at Memoriam category then to remember to add those players who have passed away (the year the player/ person deceased and the team the player / person played with

Old Business

- 35+ Provincial Report - Greg Smithson
7 teams participated. Great time and weather.
Winner – Scarboro Maroons
Tier 2 - Tilsonburg

- 45+ Provincial Report - Dan Radobenko
6 teams participated.
Winner – Scarboro Maroons

- 50+ Provincial Report - Gary Duke
8 teams participated
Unfortunately no winner due to rain out.

At this point Rich gave kudos to Greg Smithson and his unique idea about creating 2 divisions after Saturday and making Sunday games more important to all attending
Rich went as far as saying for 2017 that all provincial Tournaments the VBFO would support financially a prize for the (Tier 2 / B)  Champions

*Any other items

New Business

*Team Rosters + Insurance
Important to pay your VBFO fees to cover insurance.
More important if you’re coming in with 3 different teams a team will pay $100 and $25 for each additional team to ensure all players are insured.

Rich also reminded Mark Budman or for that matter any teams outside of Ontario that they must be insured and also any teams from Ontario are insured if they leave the Province but must be supported by a letter from  Baseball Ontario -  one important factor not mentioned is that Ontario teams that go outside of Canada! The Team is covered for Liability only.

One other important item to mention, is that if you have asked players from any other VBFO teams to join you, those players must be identified as such (and we will use Tim Lessard as an example)
***Oakville has asked Tim Lessard (from Tecumseh) to join them at CNOBF 2017 with permission from Tecumseh club). This helps cover the player for any secondery insurance if needed!

This can all be handled thru Rich Knight, Frank Iker or Greg McEachern who will forward on to Baseball Ontario.


Nationals

Rich gave a quick update on the CNOBF when asked about the Fields (that were a concern to some teams) Rich stated it is a work in progress and even though we are not totally pleased with some of the field conditions of some of the parks the games most likely will proceed in Hamilton (the 25th anniversary where the games began)

And Rich also mentioned If too many teams in 35+ group, then priority will go to teams that have played previously or are defending champions. The cost  (will be going up) by May 31,2017.  Get your entries in ASAP

Rule Changes

Danny Radobenko sent a word document to 45/50 Teams noting that he felt with the new rule re: players must be 35/45/50 by Dec. 31 of that given year hurt the growth of the 45 / 50 Divisions

Rich at that point thought it was a good segway to go off line with the 3 age groups and look into to the rules noting that Rich felt it would be foolish not to have every age bracket to look at the rules and come back with suggestions

Those rules will be voted on and implemented by the start of the 2017 VBFO season.

*-Rule Change Groups
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35 Group – Mike Burke, Paul Freeman, Derek Prescott

45 Group – Tim Lessard, Dan Radobenko, Dan Nall

50 Group - Gary Duke, Rich Knight, Frank Iker, Jim Shriver

*-2017 - VBFO Schedule
Costs
Regular Weekend - $300
One Day Events - $200
Provincial Costs - $350

May 20,21, 22 50+ in Montreal.
June 10,11  Tilsonburg – 35+/45+
June 17 Barrie – 35+ 1 day
June 24,25 Welland – 45+
July 7,8,9. Walsingham – 35+
July 22 Welland – 57+
Aug 4,5,6,7 – CNOBF in Hamilton,On
35+,43+,50+,57+

Sep 9,10 – Welland 45+ Provincial

Sep 23,24 – Brampton/Tecumseh 35+ Provincial

Sep 30,  Oct 1  – Oakville 50+ TBD Provincial

Closing Remarks

Thanks for attending and safe travels. Happy Safe Holidays

Attendance

Absent- Burlington, Tillsonburg, Woodslee, Mississauga, GHBL , Buffalo 

Present - in person or by phone - Barrie, Kingston, Hamilton, Walsingham, Milton, Tecumseh, Scarborough, Carleton Place, Ottawa, Brampton, Welland,  Dufferin Simcoe, Oakville
 
Opening Remarks - President Rich Knight opened the meeting at 12:01 pm & Welcomed everyone. It was acknowledged that 2014 was a good year on the field. He then reviewed the passings of those members who have left us in the last 12 months.
 
Financial Report - accepted by the members as per earlier e-mail - Bob from Carlton Place asked for a copy as he wasn't on the e-mail list

Masters Report - Dan Radobenko  reported that there was no completed tournament for the 50+ division mainly because of the passing of Oakville's Ross Hill.  The 45+ tournament was held in Welland with 6 teams participating with Welland winning the championship.

The 35+ tournament was held in Oakville with 10 teams participating with Walsingham winning the championship.

New Business

1. Rich had mentioned that the National Federation is adopting 43+ age group a change from the 44+. He was suggesting that Ontario also adopt this age group. There was discussion about this. It was agreed that there would be a poll conducted by e-mail on whether Ontario wants to also go from a 45 and over (you can play provided you have turn 4s) to a 43 by January 1st have that current year age category. This is part of the  Constitution and must be voted the entire membership.
Mark Potter (Walsingham) made the motion, Dan Nall (Brampton) 2nd

2. Rule Changes

a) Bunting - Greg McEachern (Oakville) made a motion that the bunting rule be changed to allow for bunting in all age groups.   The motion was 2nd by Carleton Place.

b)Stealing - it was suggested that a rule change to allow stealing be implemented  in the Masters age groups. Two scenarios were discussed. Stealing allowed regardless of the score or no stealing if up by 4 runs or more. Many in attendance agreed to forgo the condition & just vote on whether stealing be allowed. Rob Fisher  (Oakville) motioned that we implement a rule change to allow stealing, 2nd by Beaudoin  (Hamilton).

Dan Radobenko suggested that only teams who participate in the Masters Divisions be allowed to vote on these rule changes. Carleton  Place concurred.

Note: Rich Knight to conduct  the votes  on these issues in New Business via e-mail

3. Rich & the executive support the premise that all teams be allowed to host provincial championships.  He also mentioned that there is an expectation for all teams to attempt to attend these tournaments.

4. Congrats to Dan Nall (Brampton) for hosting the 2014 Nationals. It was suggested that the teams go to the Nationals website for the latest rule changes.  Rob Fisher mentioned that there was an e-mail from the organizing committee in Yarmouth to expedite their plans if attending ie) book rooms now

5. There was a request to solicit the group on who may be  going to Yarmouth & in which age group.

Yes - Barrie, Oakville, Dufferin Simcoe  50+

Yes- Walsingham , Dufferin Simcoe, Brampton  35+

Maybe - Brampton 43+, Tecomseh 50+

No - Kingston, Hamilton, Welland, Carleton Place, Milton

6. Due to  the passing of Bryan Hart the vintage fees can now be payable to Vintage Ball Federation Ontario

Please send to
Rich Knight
1483 Lorne Park Rd
Mississauga Ontario
L5H 3B2

Rich explained that the fee pays in part for liability insurance of $2 M. This also includes some secondary insurance ie) physio therapy. Tom Anderson from Dufferin Simcoe wondered if the insurance would provide any coverage for beer gardens at tournaments. Those in attendance agreed that more comprehensive insurance would be required. The price for the insurance through the Ontario Baseball Association is $2.55 per player. The Executive is budgeting for 20 teams with 20 players per team. Mike Burke from Scarborough mentioned that they already get insurance, why pay twice? Other teams may be in the same situation. Rich mentioned that these teams may only have to pay 50% of vintage fees. As an additional comment Dan (Welland) mentioned that getting a licence for selling beer is expensive & invites inspectors. Ottawa mentioned they need to get insurance for their beer tent, they can't hide.
 
Tournament Schedule

Posted on the website- July 18,19 in Dufferin Simcoe is tentative. Scarborough asked for a tentative commitment from the teams in attendance for their 50+ provincials as they need to know in advance how many parks they may need. It was determined that a commitment be made by July 15 to insure that a team gets in.

Tecumseh 60/40

Welland 90/10

Ottawa, Oakvile - yes

Hamilton, Barrie 50/50

Carleton, Dufferin 40/60

Brampton - no

Oakville was tentatively planning a 1 day event maybe on Sept. 26 or 27 & Carleton Pl. was hoping for a tournament the 1st w/end in June.
 
Final Comments

Dan & Rich to coordinate wording for the new Masters age group before it goes to vote.

Dufferin Simcoe 35+ questioned why the 35+ was held so late in the year? Rich explained that many teams enjoyed September baseball as probably the #1 reason among others.

There was a  tribute to Bryan Hart as a result of his recent passing . Bryan was a member of the Executive and he will be missed. As a result, Rich explained that Vintage Baseball Ontario is always looking for help and to please send an e-mail to him if interested. 

Rich concluded the meeting by thanking everyone in attendance and wishing  all a successful season.

The meeting ended at 1:02 pm.

Minutes from VBFO 2013 AGM

Teams either conference call or in attendance

Barrie - Greg Grant
Brampton - Dan Nall
Burlington - Dan Pokeradi
Dufferin Simcoe - Tom Anderson
Hamilton - Todd Breedon
Kingston - Pat Baldwin
Oakville - Rob Fisher
Scarborough - Mike Burke
Tilsonburg - Sam Lamb
Tecumseh - Tim Lessard
Walsingham - TBC
Welland - Dan Radobenko / Frank Iker


Regrets
Braulmeisters /Buffalo / Carleton Place / York / Woodslee

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Opening Remarks (Rich Knight)
Tournaments entries seem to be down in last few years, hoping some suggestions under New Business will help.

Asked that we have councilors / directors in each area ( Central / East / West) Tom Manuel to assist

Also encouraged to not only look at website but to inform of any news items, whether it be sad / or good, informative or educational to be sent to Rich or Greg McEachern

Financial Report

Voted to Accept Sam Lamb, 2nd Mike Burke

Old Business

Nothing to report

New Business

Insurance - Rob Fisher and Rich Knight to look into current insurance  through OBA (via John Gill) to understand the policy thoroughly (meet with OBA next Tuesday)

Tournament Cost - Dan Radobenko suggest to raise cost from $250 to $350  due to cost increases in Parks, Umpire Fees, and baseballs
Pat Baldwin (Kingston) Suggested Performance Bond should be increased to cover the cost  in tournaments

Tournament Structures to make all games 7 innings with 2 hour and 15 minute time limit (allowing one pitcher at any time to go 3 innings)
To be voted on

Concerns brought forward

(Ties are an issue (Sam Lamb)
Rich noted it should be up to host how the Ties are accepted or broken due to Time constraints)

Greg Grant asked why tournament rules are not all consistent throughout all tournaments / all age brackets  and Rich promised that
Dan Radobenko and Rich (will look into)

National Tournament voting, Rich Knight stated how important it was that the Ontario Teams who are the reason CNOBF started and exists have the right to vote on the 7 constitutional issues that may change. Those teams that where not sent the issues before and that have appeared in the Nationals within the last 6 years will have the opportunity to vote providing the pay the $50 annual fee

Closing Remarks

Rich Knight wished everyone well and looked forward to seeing everyone in the spring