From Bob Zellmann

MBA Secretary/Treasurer

Minutes of the Board Meeting

Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10, 2005

Dassel, MN

Meeting called to order by President Fischer at 3:00 p.m.

Roll call showed all directors present.

Motion Brennan, seconded Wegscheid, carried, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as mailed.

Ron Thomas, manager of Ortonville, came before the board to appeal a judgement that was handed down to them by the Land O’Ducks Teal League at a special meeting on July 5, 2005. It was discovered by the Land O’Ducks Teal League that Ortonville was playing an ineligible player (Ben Alden) who could not provide documentation as to his primary place of residence. The Land O’Ducks Teal League ruled that Ortonville be barred from post season play for the 2005 season.

Mr. Thomas asked the board to overturn this ruling by making an exception to the rule. After a lengthy discussion and many questions, a motion by Roufs, seconded Wegscheid, carried, to uphold the league’s decision. Ortonville will have to appear before the board before the 2006 season for reinstatement. Also no player from Ortonville will be eligible to be drafted.

Motion Fiemeyer, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionnaire of Travis Brown to play for Burnsville.

Motion Forsman, seconded Wegscheid, carried, to approve the pro player questionnaire of Josh Dietz to play for the Moorhead Brewers. All paperwork must be received and approved by Secretary Zellmann before he is approved.

Motion Wegscheid, seconded Brennan, carried ,to approve the Brainerd Braves to play in the Fargo tournament.

Motion Wegscheid, seconded Brennan, carried, to approve Clinton to play Clark, S.D.

The board inspected the parks in Hutchinson and Dassel and found them in great shape.

The board met with Tournament Chairman Ralph Johnson, Bruce Rosenow, Dave Mooney, from Hutchinson, and Joe Harmala, Jeff Neutzling, Brian Larson, from Dassel. Items about the tournament were discussed.

President Fischer appointed Joe Harmala of Dassel to the Audit Committee, along with State Board directors Richter, Fiemeyer, and Hartmann.

Admission to the state tournament was set: Adults $7.00, Students $3.00. This is for one game or all day.

(Tournament Pass) Adult: 3 weekends $50.00 – 2 weekends $40.00; Students: 3 weekends $20.00. All passes must be purchased at the state board trailer located at each park.

State Tournament trailer telephone numbers – Hutchinson ______________, Dassel 320-278-1237

Tournament committee trailer numbers – Hutchinson _______________, Dassel 320-275-1238

People to contact for broadcasting games, and their telephone number:

Hutchinson – Jim Bartels 320-587-2140; cell 320-894-6327

Dassel – Dennis Issacson 320-224-2005

Motion Roufs, seconded Fiemeyer, carried, to approve tournament schedule.

A list of umpires was presented. It was gone over, selections were made. Motion Wegscheid, seconded Roufs, carried, to approve.

At the board meeting in June, the board discussed setting up a scholarship fund. Marv Fiemeyer drew up some guidelines and presented his recommendation on Saturday, July 9th. After discussing this matter, the board decided to table it and take it up at a latter date.

Region – Section Commissioners: Make sure teams turn in their rosters before they play their first game. They must be signed by League Secretary and Team Manager. They must be sent to the State Secretary immediately.

Remember, rosters must be typed or printed, and filled out completely.

Commissioners must see that these rosters are done correctly.

Next meeting of the MBA will be on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at the Victorian Inn in Hutchinson at 1:00 p.m.

The board wishes all teams success in their play-offs. See you at the State Tournament.

Being no further business, motion Hartmann, seconded Forsman, carried, to adjourn; adjournment coming at 5:10 p.m.