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Subscribe to our Newsletter2023 AGM -SATURDAY MARCH 25 -started at 11am "
- Frank Iker welcomed everyone on call
#1 -ROLL CALL
Teams on Call
AGM FINISHED AT 11:45 AM
AGM FINISHED AT 11:45 AM Barrie
Braumeisters
Chatham
Dufferin Simcoe Braves
Dufferin Simcoe Rockers
Hamilton Steelers
Oakville Golden A’s
OSBA
SCARBOROUGH MAROONS
TECUMSEH GG’S
WALSINGHAM SENATORS
WELLAND LEGENDS
WOODSLEE ORIOLES
TEAMS with REGRETS
BRAMPTON
BURLINGTON HOBOS
PORT LAMBTON
TILLSONBURG
#2- VBFO FINANCIAL STATEMENT was sent out to all teams
TOM MANUAL went through a few items and noted that the account had a small decrease from 2022 , but the VBFO bank account is very stable
#3. *Baseball Ontario Request for player information - EXAMPLE per the Oakville Roster PDF that was an attachment previously sent out before the meeting.
GLENN LACOSTE explained that this was a directive from Baseball Ontario, after Glenn inputed information on the excel spreadsheet supplied by Baseball Ontario, we got them to agree to an edited version of the information which was sent and then approved by Baseball Ontario,
Then Glenn re designed an Excel file to simplify the requested information, and has sent a copy to all Vintage Teams to fill out. Glenn has ALSO volunteered to help all teams with any questions or even if you are not familiar with Excel, Glenn has offered to help you through that problem too.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All Information sent to / or gathered by GLENN LACOSTE WILL ONLY BE PROVIDED TO BASEBALL ONTARIO, (who have stated, it will be kept within BASEBALL ONTARIO)!
This information gathered will also help Vintage Baseball as we try and help teams avoid duplication when it comes to cost of insurance per player but may also help us when we are trying to gage the appropriate Age Division for each group
#3b
NOTE FROM FRANK IKER /RICH KNIGHT - not discussed in the meeting but VERY IMPORTANT!!
Baseball Ontario request for all players & coaches THAT EVERYONE READ “ROWAN’S LAW”. This is the Ontario Ministry’s Concussion Awareness Program. WE ARE URGING ALL TEAM REPS TO GO TO THE BASEBALL ONTARIO WEBSITE https://www.playoba.ca/ Click on SAFESPORT in the title bar & click on Rowan's Law https://www.playoba.ca/rowans-law Please familiarize yourselfwith the information given and pass it on to the players. More details to follow.
# 4 -*Insurance Increases cost per player of $6.35 which will lead to Increase VBFO Annual Team dues
RICH KNIGHT with the price per player is now up to $6.35 the Annual Vintage Fee for Each *Vintage Team (will now be $125 for 2023 (this will be re-evaluated for 2024.
*Teams such as Scarborough and OSBA use Baseball Ontario for their own Insurance and will be charged an administrative fee Only
Fees payable by April 30th- please e transfer funds to Rich Knight - richknight15@hotmail.ca
Teams -requesting Insurance Certificate
-RICH KNIGHT - teams that have paid their annual Dues May request a Insurance certificate for booking a baseball field, please send request to Rich Knight by e-mail
#-5 - Reviews on VBFO Provincials and questions/ concerns in 2022
-Directors Mike Burke, Tim Lessard, Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko)
Updated the -2023- 33+ / 43+ /50+ and 57+ a special thank you to the hosts Walsingham / Woodslee / Chatham / Welland
Question -is the host responsible for giving out a prize for a Provincial Tournament winning team
( “ANSWER IS YES”) - However would like to discuss this with Frank and each Director
Question - are teams eligible for a refund for rained out games ( “ANSWER IS YES” **we suggested $75 per game; however, would like to get the executive together and review this item in near future***
CONCERN - ANSWER -IF a Host loses money for any Provincial Tournament can they request financial support from VINTAGE BASEBALL - please send request to Rich Knight by e-mail to discuss with the Executive
CONCERN - Frank Iker is not getting results to post on Website (please see Topic Website) -Frank Iker below
#6- Updates on plans for 2023 for 1- or 2-day events, hosts for 2023 Provincials - Directors / Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko) and other items
Directors Mike Burke, Tim Lessard, Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko)
For 1or 2-day events - Any team can arrange 1-day or 2 days Events and invite teams (Please keep your Director and Frank Iker Involved (to place the events and results on website)
2023 Provincials -
57+: SEPT. 9 / 10 Host - Welland
50+: SEPT. 16 / 17 Host: TBD
43+: SEPT. 23 / 24 Host - TBD
33+: SEPT. 9 / 10 or SEPT. 30 / OCT. 1 Host - TBD
PLEASE NOTE ALL REQUESTS TO HOST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
33+ - Mike Burke
43+ / 50+ - Tim Lessard
57+ - Dan Radobenko
Please note article 8e) of the Constitution states that, "e) The host chairman of the tournament should report the results to the V.P. (Frank Iker) for inclusion on the website. This should include at a minimum the scores. Also appreciated would be any highlights and pictures."
One Final Note on this category - Rich Knight on behalf of Dan Radobenko is going to send out a request to change rules to the following 57+ Teams: Barrie, Braumeisters, Dufferin Simcoe, Hamilton, Oakville and Tecumseh on the following
1) Any pitcher can pitch 3 innings during a 6 inning games (so you can use 2 pitchers)
2) Reduce the maximum a team can score per inning in the first 5 innings from 6 to 5
3) Sixth inning ONLY: if a team is behind by 5 runs or less in the TOP of the 6th, the visiting team would be allowed to tie the score PLUS 5 (this would eliminate unlimited scoring in top of the inning leading to SLIGHTLY shortening the game.
In the BOTTOM of the 6th, allow the team to score as many runs as required to win.
Note: RULES 2 and 3 are designed with the intent to slightly shorten the time to play each game.
#7- Updates for the CNOBF for 2023 and 2024 - Tim Lessard
- Tim Lessard - discussed how difficult it has been to find one location to handle the all the divisions of the CNOBF Tournament each year. He went on to say that this year the 33+ will be in Calgary, 43+and 50+will be in Red Deer and 57+ and 60+ will be in Port Alberni BC.
In 2024, the CNOBF returns to Ontario. Tim asked if anyone from Ontario would like to Host ANY or ALL Divisions. If interested in being a host, please send an Email with your request to Tim Lessard and Rich Knight.
#8 —Website - Frank Iker
Frank Iker noticed that the website was underutilised and was in need of some updating. As a minimum it is requested that tournament hosts or the division Directors forward the tournament schedules as soon as they are confirmed to the VP (Frank). This is actually a constitutional requirement (Article 8). After the tournament has been completed, the results should also be forwarded to Frank.
Additionally, forwarding any other scheduled games, 1-day tournaments, etc. would be appreciated.
Frank finally requested of those at the meeting to have a look at the website & forward any worthy observations both good and bad. Trying to make the website more user friendly & appealing is the goal here.
Frank, thanked everyone for taking time to join meeting, stated be healthy, stay safe
# 4 -*Insurance Increases cost per player of $6.35 which will lead to Increase VBFO Annual Team dues
- RICH KNIGHT with the price per player is now up to $6.35 the Annual Vintage Fee for Each *Vintage Team (will now be $125 for 2023 (this will be re-evaluated for 2024.
*Teams such as Scarborough and OSBA use Baseball Ontario for their own Insurance and will be charged an administrative fee Only
Fees payable by April 30th- please e transfer funds to Rich Knight - richknight15@hotmail.ca
Teams -requesting Insurance Certificate
-RICH KNIGHT - teams that have paid their annual Dues May request a Insurance certificate for booking a baseball field, please send request to Rich Knight by e-mail
#-5 - Reviews on VBFO Provincials and questions/ concerns in 2022
-Directors Mike Burke, Tim Lessard, Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko)
Updated the -2023- 33+ / 43+ /50+ and 57+ a special thank you to the hosts Walsingham / Woodslee / Chatham / Welland
Question -is the host responsible for giving out a prize for a Provincial Tournament winning team
( “ANSWER IS YES”) - However would like to discuss this with Frank and each Director
Question - are teams eligible for a refund for rained out games ( “ANSWER IS YES” **we suggested $75 per game; however, would like to get the executive together and review this item in near future***
CONCERN - ANSWER -IF a Host loses money for any Provincial Tournament can they request financial support from VINTAGE BASEBALL - please send request to Rich Knight by e-mail to discuss with the Executive
CONCERN - Frank Iker is not getting results to post on Website (please see Topic Website) -Frank Iker below
#6- Updates on plans for 2023 for 1- or 2-day events, hosts for 2023 Provincials - Directors / Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko) and other items
-Directors Mike Burke, Tim Lessard, Rich Knight, (filling in for Dan Radobenko)
For 1or 2-day events - Any team can arrange 1-day or 2 days Events and invite teams (Please keep your Director and Frank Iker Involved (to place the events and results on website)
-On 2023 Provincials -
57+: SEPT. 9 / 10 Host - Welland
50+: SEPT. 16 / 17 Host: TBD
43+: SEPT. 23 / 24 Host - TBD
33+: SEPT. 9 / 10 or SEPT. 30 / OCT. 1 Host - TBD
PLEASE NOTE ALL REQUESTS TO HOST SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO:
33+ - Mike Burke
43+ / 50+ - Tim Lessard
57+ - Dan Radobenko
Please note article 8e) of the Constitution states that, "e) The host chairman of the tournament should report the results to the V.P. (Frank Iker) for inclusion on the website. This should include at a minimum the scores. Also appreciated would be any highlights and pictures."
One Final Note on this category - Rich Knight on behalf of Dan Radobenko is going to send out a request to change rules to the following 57+ Teams: Barrie, Braumeisters, Dufferin Simcoe, Hamilton, Oakville and Tecumseh on the following
1) Any pitcher can pitch 3 innings during a 6 inning games (so you can use 2 pitchers)
2) Reduce the maximum a team can score per inning in the first 5 innings from 6 to 5
3) Sixth inning ONLY: if a team is behind by 5 runs or less in the TOP of the 6th, the visiting team would be allowed to tie the score PLUS 5 (this would eliminate unlimited scoring in top of the inning leading to SLIGHTLY shortening the game.
In the BOTTOM of the 6th, allow the team to score as many runs as required to win.
Note: RULES 2 and 3 are designed with the intent to slightly shorten the time to play each game.
#7- Updates for the CNOBF for 2023 and 2024 - Tim Lessard
- Tim Lessard - discussed how difficult it has been to find one location to handle the all the divisions of the CNOBF Tournament each year. He went on to say that this year the 33+ will be in Calgary, 43+and 50+will be in Red Deer and 57+ and 60+ will be in Port Alberni BC.
In 2024, the CNOBF returns to Ontario. Tim asked if anyone from Ontario would like to Host ANY or ALL Divisions. If interested in being a host, please send an Email with your request to Tim Lessard and Rich Knight.
#8 —Website - Frank Iker
Frank Iker noticed that the website was underutilised and was in need of some updating. As a minimum it is requested that tournament hosts or the division Directors forward the tournament schedules as soon as they are confirmed to the VP (Frank). This is actually a constitutional requirement (Article 8). After the tournament has been completed, the results should also be forwarded to Frank.
Additionally, forwarding any other scheduled games, 1-day tournaments, etc. would be appreciated.
Frank finally requested of those at the meeting to have a look at the website & forward any worthy observations both good and bad. Trying to make the website more user friendly & appealing is the goal here.
Frank, thanked everyone for taking time to join meeting, stated be healthy, stay safe
