PYO Minutes from Meeting on Jan. 2, 2008

Members in attendance:  Kevin Bliese, Renae Bliese, Diane Przybylski, Gary Przybylski, Keith Jensen, Wayne Kaczrowski, Todd Gutzman, Steve Sorenson, Darrell Splan, Mark Wichman, Jeff Anklam, Todd Stiede, Wayne Butz, Gary Naparalla, Bruce Reinhard, Andy Doersch, Lisa Jonet, Steve Blackford, Tina Watermelon, Mitch Brabender, Jesse Lardnois, Bill Higgins, Bob Kapla, Al Halla, Rich Hunkins, Pat McDermid.

Secretaries Report:  was read. Andy Doersch made motion to accept, Gary Przybylski seconded.  Motion carried.  

Treasurers Report:   was read.  Gary Naparalla made a motion to accept, Andy Doersch seconded.  Motion carried.  $15 fee for Pace was submitted.  Dean’s Distributing donation has not yet been transferred.

Scholarship Recipients:  Sam and Jenna Oskey and Kyle Ripley were in attendance to receive their scholarships.  Kari Kropp was not able to attend.

Basketball – Tournaments are ready.  Awards have been ordered. Mitch Brabender proposed that we follow the Middle School guidelines for academics for 6-7-8 grade level.  Kevin Bliese proposed that to play on a PYO team, players must participate in the Middle School program or PBA.  No definitive action was taken on these proposals.  Commissioners are asked to keep up to date binders for their sports to improve consistency.  This applies to softball and baseball as well.

Softball and Baseball – Discussion on T-Ball.  Dates for tournaments are:  Minor League Baseball July 19 – 20;Girls Softball July 26-27; T-ball and Little League Aug. 2-3.  Need to order T-ball uniforms.  Need to inventory first.  Consider ordering T-shirts for the tops.  Discussed adding a second date for girls softball.  It was decided we couldn’t because we are already at our 20 fundraising event limit for tax exempt status.

New Business:

Bylaws were handed out and some initial proposals discussed.  Formal proposals will be made at the Feb. meeting and voted on in March.

Wayne Butz made a motion to adjourn.  Jeff Anklam seconded.  Motion carried.

Meeting: Feb. 6 LGI1 at High School 7 pm.