Meeting called to order by President Richter at 11:00 AM

Roll call showed all directors present

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

In attendance-Mark Juberian, Grant Mchwinkel, Matt Tschida, Mary Sawatzky, Steve Rambow, Mike Nagel, Steve Schwaegerl, Dave Style, Keith Hanson, Josh Oploca, Jamie Heipel, Adam Schmidt, Matt Pennetz, and Bill Nelson

First order of business was reinstating teams for the 2010 season. All teams were questioned by the board and asked if they understood why they were made ineligible in 2009. Teams responded that they understand the ruling, and that they will make adjustments for the 2010 season

Motion Kreger, seconded Rademacher, carried, to reinstate Rosemount for the 2010 season

Motion Kreger, seconded Rademacher, carried, to reinstate Fairmont for the 2010 season

Motion Hartmann, seconded Barry, carried, to reinstate Ada for the 2010 season. Voting against Roufs

The board next met with Mike Nagel and Mary Sawatzky Tournament chairman from Bird Island and Willmar. They reported their parks are nearing completion with some minor work left. They have some promotions planned, one is having Twins players at the Tournament to sign autographs, also they are selling pre-advance tickets with a promotion attached. Steve Rambow who is chairman of the 3rd site New London/Spicer also reported they are doing some work on their park and when completed will meet all Tournament site requirements.

The board received a letter from John Wilkens saying he has resigned as Section # 8 commissioner. The board would like to thank Wilkens for his many years of dedication to Amateur Baseball. A motion by Barry, seconded by Roufs, carried, to accept his resignation, motion also to appoint Bruce Rosnow as the new Section # 8 Commissioner

Motion Rademacher, seconded Forsman, carried, to appoint Brent Zahrbock as the new Region # 9 Commissioner.

Motion Kreger, seconded Barry, carried, to have a booth at Twin Fest, cost is $200.00. Dates are January 29, 30, 31

Motion Hartmann, seconded Kreger, carried that umpires for the 2010 State Tournament will be paid $100.00 per game.

The Board met with Mark Juberian from Fitzgerald Sports, Fitzgerald has been working with Bird Island and Willmar on using their baseballs at the State Tournament. Both sites were very excited about using their ball and after review by the board a motion by Hartmann, seconded Brennan, carried, that the Fitz-Pro-Col. Baseball be used at the 2010 State Tournament.

Motion Forsman, seconded Roufs, carried, to approve all changes in the 2010 MBA
handbook.

(State Tournament Bidding Teams) years 2013, 2014, 2015

We recommend that you send a written proposal of your bid to each State Board Member on or before March 14, 2010. This will enable us to be better informed when you give your presentation in June.

The next meeting of the MBA will be Saturday March 13, 2010 at the Holiday Inn, St. Cloud. Then on Sunday March 14, 2010 our annual meeting will also be held at the Holiday Inn, St. Cloud at 1:00 PM. League supplies will be handed out, new rule changes will be gone over. This is an important meeting, all league officers are required to attend.

There being no further business, motion Barry, seconded Rademacher, carried, to adjourn. Adjournment coming at 2:45 PM.

Bob Zellmann
Sect. Treasure-NMA