ROCHESTER MINNESOTA SENIOR SOFTBALL

BOARD MEETING

McQuillian Field Pavilion

June 18, 2025

The meeting was called to order at 11:40 pm by League Coordinator Jim Goodman.

ROLL CALL

Board Members: Jim Goodman, Deb Warnke, Ernie Hain, Casey Doe, Melissa Doe, Willis Goll, Kent Bruinsma, Chuck Brand, Mike Wiest, Bill Gosse and Bobette Pronk.

GUESTS: Joe Kluck, Bob Horstmann, Randy Kahl, Kenny Nelson, Linette Fitzpatrick

SECRETARY’S REPORT:  The Secretary's report for the May 21, 2025 meeting was emailed in pdf format prior to the Board meeting for members to review. Motion made by Kent Bruinsma, seconded by Deb Warnke and approved to accept the Secretary's Report.

TREASURER’S REPORT: The Treasurer's report for the month ending May 31, 2025 was emailed in pdf format prior to the Board meeting for members to review. Ernie Hain reported the following amounts as of June 18: checking account $9,060.02, designated funds $941.11 and non-designated funds $2,387.85. Motion made by Deb Warnke, seconded by Chuck Brand and approved to accept the Treasurer's Report.

SAFETY & RULES REPORT:

Bill Sutter asked Jim Goodman to share a clarification message regarding the use of the small ball by women and men over 80. The clarification dealt with how to handle if a man or woman was pitched the incorrect ball at the start of an at-bat. Men will be pitched the ball used for the first pitch for the remainder of the at-bat, and the first pitch (ball or strike) counts in the strike count. Women pitched the incorrect ball for the first pitch will start the at-bat again with a new strike count.

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORT:

Melissa Doe reported that the picnic is all set for July 14. She will get the banners that are not being used and hang up at Rochesterfest. It was also suggested we start to look into a logo for our 20th year which is next year.

Randy Stocker still needs help for Rochesterfest. Joe Kluck is working on completing a team to play against the Moonshots on June 26.

WEBSITE/TECHNOLOGY REPORT:

Joe Kluck reported that our website is based on a Microsoft web sheet and Joe Koerner is having a hard time finding help so he has spent time transferring information to a spread sheet.

Joe Kluck also reported some of the pitching screens need some repair. He has ordered some metal conduit piping to fix them.

ACTION ITEMS:

1. We discussed inviting sponsors to our picnic July 14. It was decided that those current players that have been the sponsor contacts up until this time will reach out to his/her sponsor again for the picnic invitation.

2. End of registration for Session 3 is July 4

3. Session 3 draft is July 9.

4. Last games for Session 2 are July 14.

5. First games of Session 3 are July 16.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

1. Changing playing from field 2 to field 6 is going good.

2. Future division committee will be worked on after the season is done. A survey will be sent out to all players for input.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. There was discussion on clarifying two sections in the Rules and Procedures document, and Jim Goodman will make the additions/changes to those sections and present to the Board at the next monthly meeting.

2. Players will be asked to continue filling out the availability form for each session in the future. We will continue to try and teach those that have questions.

3. Randy Kahl asked if the Raptors tournament team could play in Session 3 as they did last year. It was agreed that managers will make it work.

Next board meeting is July 16.

Motion made by Kent Bruinsma, seconded by Willis Goll to adjourn at 12:45 pm. Motion approved.

Respectfully submitted electronically

Bobette Pronk,

RMSS Secretary

Any comments or concerns regarding these minutes should be directed to the League Coordinator. You are also encouraged to attend the RMSS board meetings to voice your comments and concerns.