Minutes of Board Meeting

Chaska Legion Club

Saturday, July 12, 2008

Meeting called to order by President Richter.

Roll call showed all directors present.

Motion Brennan, seconded Kreger, carried to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as mailed.

In attendance: Mike Fahey, Brenda Jonekowski, Jeff Jonekowski, Bill Schleper, Greg Gestach, Bob Roepke, Mark WIndschitl, and Steve Huls.

The board met with the tournament committees form Chaska and Shakopee. Items were discussed and explained on what each sites responsiblities would be throughout the tournament. The board inspected both parks earlier in the day and found them in good shape, with work still to be completed in some areas. All in all everything is coming together, and everyone should look forward to another good tournament.

Admission for this years State Tournament will be (Adults) $6.00 - (Students) $3.00 - (One game or all day). (Tournament Pass) -3 weekends (Adults) $40.00 (Students) $20.00. Passes can be purchased only at the State Board Trailer.

Motion Roufs, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionaire for Tony Konicek, to play for the Hopkins Berries.

Motion Roufs, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionaire for Brian Sprout, to play for Richfield.

Motion Roufs, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionaire for Aaron Craig to play for the Rochester Royals.

Motion Roufs, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionaire for Ryan Greene, to play for the Mankato Twins.

Motion Roufs, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the pro player questionaire for Brady Borner, to play for the Chaska Cubs. Borner will not be eligible for post season play.

Steve Huls came before the board on behalf of Kyle Resser who was released from his pro contract and given permission to go back to his old team, the Cold Spring Springers. Huls concern was that Resser needed (4) league games to be eligible for post season play, Resser had enough league games left to obtain eligibility but decided to take a job and now was only able to make 3 games. Huls asked if the board would make an exception. The board's answer was that the player had a chance to play but decided to work. Therefore, motion Barry, seconded Rademacher, carried that Kyle Resser would not be eligible for post season play in 2008.

Scott Rockwood came before the board on behalf of Andrew Bennett who was released from the St. Paul Saints and would like to play for Rosetown, Motion Roufs, seconded Kreger, carried, that Bennett was released on July 6th, 2008 which would make him ineligible to play on any team in the MBA in 2008, as he was not signed to a contract before June 30th.

Motion Barry, seconded Rademacher, carried to approve the following:

Brett Mitchell to play for the Rochester Honkers, return to Prior Lake Mudcats for post season play, only if he makes his (4) game eligibility.

Pat Lenton to play for LaCrosse, return to Blaine for post season play, only if he meets his (4) game eligibility.

Josh Churchhill to play for the Tri-County Trojans in Maryland, return to New Richland for post season play only if he meets his (4) game eligibility.

Tyler Horning who played for the Alexandria Beetles, has returned to Willmar.

Brock Pashen who played in the Iowa College League, has returned to Morris.

Luke Rasmussen who played for Madison, has returned to Norhfield.

Motion Forsman, seconded Hartmann, carried, to approve the following teams to play Non MBA teams:

(Owatonna) - Owatonna Legion
(Pipestone) - Brandon, Renner, Sioux Falls, Valley Springs, Brookings
(Moorhead Brewers) - Jamestown Elks, Jamestown Merchants
(Cold Spring Rockies) - Melrose 35 over

Letter was read from Ryan Olson, West Central League

A reminder to all teams. Helmets must be worn by all base coaches with the start of post seson play. Includes league playoffs. You can use (no flap) (single flap) or (double flap). Failure to comply, base coach will be ejected from the game.

(Region-Section Comm.) There are new State Tournament Roster forms which you can download on this web site. These forms must be filled out completely and typed. Do not use old forms.

Commissioners must have team rosters before teams play their first game. Drafted players must be decided by teams after final game. Don't forget these rosters must be typed.

The next meeting fo the MBA will be August 14, 2008 at the Canterbury Motel, Shakopee, MN at 1:00 pm.

Good luck to all teams, hope to see you at the State Tournament.

There was no further business to come before the board, motion by Kregar, seconded Brennan, carried, to adjourn. Adjournment came at 4:35 pm


Bob Zellman

Secretary-treasurer

MBA