Executive Council Meeting

January 25, 2008

Clearwater

 

                The meeting was called to order at 1:10 P.M. by President Hilpertshauser. All officers present. First item on the agenda was guest speaker Bob Glass. Bob is an auctioneer, and has offered to run a short auction at the banquet with the proceeds going to charity. Bob is offering three items, Boyd Stonerock two and the FSHPA three. Motion by Randall second by Deckard to have the auction and that the proceeds split between the Ronald McDonald House and the Fisher House. (veterans organization).   Bob auctioned three 1944 silver dollars among the council members raising $45.00 for the FSHPA.

                A proposed by–law change will be submitted to the by-law committee by Vickie. Article V. Sec. 4 and article X Sec 3 changed to read as the NHPA by-laws.

                Article IX Sec. 5a should be January 31^st in place of March 31^st.

                Jim Smith promotional chairman announced that Pat Callis has accepted the position of promotional committee person. Jim reminded the council that the year 2010 is the 50th anniversary for the FSHPA. Plans to celebrate this event should be made early.

                Entry forms for the State Tournament were edited for the newsletter. Changes will be given to editor by Peplinski. The agenda for the state banquet and Club presidents meeting were finalized. It was agreed the prize fund will remain the same as last year.

                Ron Deckard president of the Clearwater club gave an update on the motel and banquet room for the state tournament. Ron also stated that all Florida clubs have received court certification.

                The council discussed the rising cost of gas and agreed not to raise the executive council mileage at this time.

                Ron Deckard announced two new members to the Hall Of Fame Committee. Charlie Thornsburg and Debbie Burrows.

                Motion by Peplinski second by Randall not to have a scorekeeper prize at the banquet as the pay per game went from $1 to $2. This motion passed unanimously.

                Motion by Randall second by Vickie to adjourn 4:10 P.M.

                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                             John Peplinski,  Sec/Tres

Comments from the Sec/Tres

March 2008

 

            The Executive Council meeting was held January 25, in Clearwater. The main purpose for this meeting was to finalize plans for this year’s state tournament. All information needed to attend this tournament is available in this newsletter. As the tournament nears you may also check the website for updated information. I will take this opportunity to highlight a few things I believe all members should be aware of. You must have five tournaments or four and one sanctioned league in the past year to be eligible. This must not include last year’s state tournament. The format and prize money will be the same as last year. There will be no refunds after April 1^st. Request for Friday or Saturday pitching only; these requests, if possible will be put in a separate class on the day of request regardless if your class is scheduled that day. If there are not a sufficient number of request received to make a class the entry will be refunded.

            Last year’s tournament showed 139 single’s entries, 49 double and 38 mixed doubles entries. The banquet was attended by 111 members. Ron Deckard, president of the host club Clearwater has insured the council all preparations are in order for this tournament. Zoomers fish fry will be held Thursday at the courts. A cocktail party will be held at the motel Friday evening. These are two events that you will want to attend and will continue to look forward to. Make plans now to attend this tournament and send your application in as soon as possible. Please send double entries in complete. It is up to you and your partner to have the correct entry fee.  The completed schedule will be mailed as soon after April 1^st as possible. For daily additions to the pitching schedule check the web site prior to April 1^st.

            As of this writing we have 328 adult and 5 junior paid members. Last year was 374 adult and 7 junior totals, down from the previous year of 399 adult and 10 junior members. Hopefully we can reach the 400 member mark.

            Elections: This years offices up for election are Sec/Tres, Second and Fourth Vice President. If you are interested in being a candidate for one of these offices contact a member of the election committee (Chairman Joe West) or a council member. Voting will take place Friday and Saturday of the state closed tournament.

                                                                                                                   John Peplinski

 

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