November Board Meeting Minutes
11/20 - 7:31pm CST


Attendees:
A.Stromgren, R.DiVito, D.Berendes, J.Coleman, J.Rhoads, S.Major
D.Roe, J.Baskin & T.Hartwell

Approval of 10/9/22 Minutes - Rhoads, Hartwell
Additions to 11/20/22 Agenda - N/A
Approval of 11/20/22 Agenda - Rhoads, Hartwell

Financials
	*  Cash -  $12,272
		 -- outstanding, couple $100 + Youth Night + Portable bathroom
		 -- Training accounted for

Dome Ball:
	* 5 10U players playing with Soderville/Princeton/Champlin @ Maple Grove
		-- Successful experience, Early games but over has been great
	 	    and having fun, Great coaches.

		-- Coaches - Former MLB player + former UofM player

	* 14U player @ Maple Grove, things have been going well -- first day where
	  we had to add additional players (C.Berendes/R.Coleman)
		-- Middle School League + 14U, due to the mix of ages there were
	 	   instances when the mound was being moved due to 12U & 14U.

		-- As you are under the age bracket it isn't a big deal.

		-- have fun, it is going well

	* Some inconsistencies with the 'rules'.

	* 10U Playing dome league starting in January - all but 1 have registered.
		-- J.Larson/M.Jiorski coaching

	* Chris wants to coach a 12U team @ Blaine Feb/Mar
	  under the Speed/Power umbrella - not an SLP team, whoever wants to play. 
		 -- We will want to advertise to our families. 

	* 10U is playing Turkey Trot this coming weekend (J.Larson is coaching)

Player Progress Cards:
	* No Updates at this point - J.Rhoads would like to make a final edit.
		-- anyone can send J.Rhoads any updates/thoughts.

Youth Night
	* All set, J.Rhoads waiting to hear back from from Alicia
	* Market closer to Parent meeting

Spirit Wear
	* J.Coleman talked to vendor & everyting is ok.
	* J.Coleman to touch base after the holidays regarding uniforms.
		-- vendors & research?
	* T.Hartwell mentioned N.Dufek (Twin Pines Printing) - more conversations.
		-- T.Hartwell to reach out this week to fact find.

Year End Directors
	** 10Uc - drop 3rd strike remains for league
	** "A" teams discussion based on organization size - more to come.
	** MN Softball going to 9/1 age cutoff starting 2024

Panther Gift Basket
	* T.HArtwell - working on Panther Foundation (2/25) items and is SLPSA interested in 
	  donating in 2023?
	* J.Rhoads motions to do two $200 Baskets.
		-- J.Baskin 2nds 
		-- T.Hartwell willing to coordinate
		-- J.Coleman to assist

Panther Classic
	* D.Berendes to start emailing in January
	* Ideas:
		-- Expanding to include 8U
			- Facilities won't change, could use the West fields for 8U
		 	- Pros - 8U Involved + Parents for volunteering
			       - knock the rust off and/or expose to the game.

			- Cons - expanding to two days is problematic based on volunteers.
			 
		-- Other Options - NOT include 8U, but expand 10U + 12U
				 - Add 8U & expand 10U + 12U

		-- 8U, 6 teams, two pools was the preferred model

		-- J.Rhoads likes the idea of adding 8U and potentially adding 10U/12U in 2024

		-- B/C Tournament:
			- do we do keep doing a B/C - D.Berendes prefers to stay B/C
			- we will discuss the drop 3rd strike rule later
			- do we want to limit the # of teams per community, leaning 2 max rule.

		-- D.Berendes + T.Hartwell to connect for FB 'advirtising'

		-- Add a volunteer requirement at 8U - more to come.

Try Softball night
	* Something we can do, but on a low cost effort for the first try **GymSpace**
	* Something before Fall Ball too?
		-- T.Hartwell feels that FallBall would be an easier path.  More Success
	* If we do February - we could get the Varsity girls
		-- 8s & 10s could be our target market
	* A.Stromgren to check on Facilites & report back in December.

Lori S.G - pitching in January/February
	* S.Major motions - 
		-- 2 sessions - $65/hr
		-- J.Coleman

Board approves the addition of Derek Roe to SLPSA Board of Directors.
	* Positions/Roles to be decided @ the December meeting

Next Meeting is scheduled for 12/18/22

adjourned - 8:32pm CST