Opening: The 63rd annual meeting of the Wisconsin Baseball Association was called to order at 1:35 PM on April 9, 2011 at the Blue Moose Bar & Grill in Bloomer, Wisconsin by WBA President Joe Juza.

Present: Joe Juza, WBA President and board director (Haugen), Mike Roiger, WBA Treasurer and board member (Whittlesey), Jamie Ziembo, WBA Vice President and director (Rib Lake), Herb Scheithauer, WBA board director (Interwald), Gary Isensee, WBA board director (Sparta), Scott Sorenson, WBA board member (Chippewa Rivers league), Steve Truttman, WBA board member (Bay City), Tim Lee, WBA board member (Upper 13 league), Jim Nikolay, WBA lifetime board director (Abbotsford), Aaron Musil (Haugen Hornets), Paul Juza (Haugen Hornets), Dick Bender (Hayward Hawks), Jon Bergum (Hayward Hawks), Bob Schmidt (Hayward Hawks), Jack Celt (Bay City), Josh Eidem (River Falls Fighting Fish), Rich Lindsey (Haugen Knights), Paul Pehler (Whitehall Wolves), Aaron Vold (Osseo Merchants), Jon Soiney (Osseo), Kyle Kittleson (Osseo), Luke Anderson (Osseo), Chris LaBreche (Hudson River Rats / St. Croix Valley league).

A. Approval of Agenda The agenda was unanimously approved as distributed.

B. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the previous meeting were unanimously approved as distributed, motion made by Mike Roiger, seconded by Herb Scheithauer. Prior to approval of minutes, President Joe Juza appointed Chris LaBreche as temporary secretary, to replace Mark Helmer, who had resigned earlier in the year. Treasurer’s report was distributed to all present by Mike Roiger, motion to accept made by Herb Scheithauer, seconded by Jim Nikolay, and approved unanimously.

C. Roll Call 1. Leagues present—Chippewa Rivers (represented by Scott Sorenson), Dairyland (represented by Jamie Ziembo), Independent (represented by Paul Juza), Mississippi Valley (represented by Gary Isensee), St. Croix Valley (represented by Steve Truttman), and Upper 13 (represented by Tim Lee). 2. Recognition of members present—directors, candidates, and attendees introduced themselves, starting with Chris LaBreche, followed by Gary Isensee, Aaron Musil, Paul Juza, Jim Nikolay, Scott Sorenson, etc. 3. Electing directors present—Mike Roiger, Steve Truttman, Ed Pufall, and Tim Lee were all up for reelection. Mike Roiger requested that he would be approved for a lifetime director position to open up another director position, which was motioned by Herb Scheithauer and seconded by Gary Isensee. Motion unanimously approved. Tim Lee motioned to appoint Chris LaBreche as secretary for a one year term (to replace Mark Helmer), and to also re-appoint Steve Truttman, Ed Pufall, and Tim Lee for another 3 year term. Josh Eidem was additionally appointed to a director’s position. Motion seconded by Jim Nikolay.

D. Unfinished Business

E. New Business Josh Eidem distributed copies of his double elimination playoff tournament proposal for review, followed by a brief explanation of the format. After a brief discussion, President Joe Juza recommended that the proposal go to each league for discussion and input. Following this, President Juza stated that the WBA officers and elected directors are obligated to attend the playoffs, especially the tournament finals and Championship game, to display support of all teams and also to help distribute awards after the game. A motion to accept 2012 playoff games was made as follows—August 10th-12th for the semi-finals, and August 17th-19th for the finals. Motion made by Tim Lee and seconded by Gary Isensee. Explanation of updated communication and electronic promotion of the WBA was made by Chris LaBreche and Josh Eidem, which will include an updated website and other social media outlets to increase dissemination of information related to the Association. Tournament umpires were discussed, and it was agreed that a minimum of two umpires shall be used for semi-final games. Three to four umpires were to be used for the WBA Finals. A motion to keep automatic Final tournament bids of $2000 for the next 5 years was made by Paul Juza, seconded by Jim Nikolay, approved unanimously (6-0) by member leagues. Related to playoff site bidding, a motion was made to rescind starting bids of $2000 for semi-final sites. This motion was made by Gary Isensee and seconded by Jim Nikolay, approved unanimously (6-0) by member leagues. 2011 Playoff bidding resulted in the following towns / teams winning semi-final sites: Osceola, Hayward, Rib Lake (hosted by Interwald), and Osseo all placed $2100 bids. All bid proceeds must be submitted to Mike Roiger prior to the WBA seeding meeting.

Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 3:15 PM by Mike Roiger. The next meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 2nd in Eau Claire. Minutes submitted by: Chris LaBreche, WBA Secretary

A. Call meeting to order (According to the WBA Bylaws Articles 9 and 10) by President Juza at 1:05

B. Roll Call 1. Leagues present x_Chippewa Rivers, _x Dairyland x__Independent , Mississippi Valley, ____St. Croix Valley, Upper 13 2. Elected Directors present _x__Herb Scheithauer(12) _x__Gary Isensee(12) Jamie Ziembo(12) x_Mark Helmer(12) __x_Steve Salmi (12) __x_Joe Juza(10) __x_Dave Hanson(10) __x_Scott Sorenson(10) __x_Bert Ekern(10) __x_Mike Roiger(11) __x_Steve Truttman(11) __x_Ed Pufall(11) Tim Lee(11) ___Jerry Angel (LIfetime) __x_JIm Nikolay (LIfetime) ___Dick Leonard(LIfetime) ___Wanda (Lifetime)

3. Recognition of visitors present- Introduction of all present

C. Minutes of the 61st Annual Meeting—Motion by Mike Roiger Second by Dave Hanson to approve minutes as presented.

D. Officers Reports

1. President’s Report—No complaints from any sites and tournaments went well , weather cooperated.

2. Vice President’s Report- not pesent

3. Treasurer’s Report– a. financial report—submitted and Motion by Ed Pufall second by Jim Nikolay to approve Treasures report as submitted- motion carried. Motion by Ed Pufall secnd by Jim Nikolay to increse the WBA percent to 15 until balance reaches $2000 . After discussion that the WBA will not be able to pay its bills because of low balance. Mike Roiger said it will pay the 2009 secretary expense when the money comes in later this year. Motion carried

b. league dues and tournament fees- Motion by Scott Sorenson second by Brady Randolph to Raise the league dues to $100. Motion carried

c. uncashed share checks- none

4. Secretary’s Report—Website is up and running

E. Reports from committees

1. Seeding committee– Too many people at the meeting suggested that we stick to our committee assignments of 1 from each league , Tournament Director, Secretary , Presdent to set the tournament field . no additional. Site directors to be at meeting for fisrt 10 minutes to go over times and other important information and then can wait for results. This turned into a motion by Dave Hanson second by Steve Salmi motion carried

2. additional reports from committees and or directors—none

F. Unfinished business from 2009—Rotation for Finals to be as follows Dairyland 2010 Miss Valley 2011 Chip Rivers 2012 St. Crx Valley 2013 Upper 13 2014 Independent 2015 Fee to be $ 2000 Moiton by Bert Ekern second by Dave Hanson. Carried 6-0 G.

New Business 1. Election of directors (3 year terms)—Motion by Ed Pufall second by Jim Nikolay to re elect all 4 directors and cast a unanimous ballot. Motion carried These directors were previously elected for three year terms at the 59th annual meeting in 2007 and these seats are up for election. _Joe Juza(10) ___Dave Hanson(10) ___Scott Sorenson(10) ___Bert Ekern(10) H. Double elimination tournament proposal presentation by Josh Eidem and Brady Randolph for a Double elimination tournament. Document attached. Motion to adopt tournament as presented by Josh Eidem second by Brady Randolph moton failed 5-1 St Croix Valley casting the only vote in favor.

2. Tournament Dates

a. 2010—Semi Finals August 13, 14, 15

b. 2010—Finals August 20,21, 22 at Dairyland Site

c. 2011——Semi Finals August 12,13,14 at winning bidders

d. 2011——Finals August 19,20,21 at Miss. Valley site Motion by Dave Hanson second by Steve Salmi- Passed

3. Seeding Discussion

a. Last year committee appointments– one person from each league , Tournament Director, State Secretary, and President. Site location reps should be present but not involved in team selection. Covered earlier in meeting

b. Date and Location for Seeding Meeting proposed Eau Claire Armory Tuesday, Aug. 3rd 7:00PM 4.Tournament Format—discussed earlier 5. 25 mile radius Discussion(Article 12)—no changes

6. Survey of number of teams in each league _10__Chippewa Rivers,_12 Dairyland 12_Independent , _7__Mississippi Valley , __12_St. Croix Valley , _9 Upper 13,

10. Copy of all rosters with contact lists to be distributed at seeding meeting? yes

11. 12. Submitting schedules and league directors to state secretary-

13. Eligible teams for the State Tournament(Article 13 #6)

14. Tournament Umpires Discussed appropriate attire some sites not very professional

15. Wba payment of meals following the meeting based on the number of people present and the cost of the meals. We normally by approximately 30 meals.- Motion by Jim Nikolay second by Dave Hanson

16. Other new business Motion by to designate official baseballs ast Diamond D1 pro, Willson A1010 and NBC Jet. By Joe Juza, second by Steve Trutman Motion carried Motion by Ber Ekern second by Scott Sorenson to have the higher seed be designated the home team in case of tie coin flip. Vote by league Chiip Rivers yes Independent –no Dairyland –no St croix Valley – Yes upper 13 No Miss Valley yes Motion failed 3-3 Motion by Paul Juza second by Steve Salmi to have the coin flip 20 minutes before game time. Motion carried

H. Good of the Association

1. Leagues pick up your Roster forms

2. Other I. Bid Meeting 4 highest bidders for the SEMI FINALS For Last years winners see 2009 minutes 2010 5 teams bidding. Rib Lake , Haugen Hornets, Osceola Ashland and Sparta Winning bids $1100 by Rib Lake , Haugen Hornets, Osceola and Ashland. Next years meeting April 9 2011 at the Blue Moose in Blommer. ( same as this year) J.

Adjournment Motin by Steve Salmi second by Paul Juza to adjourn. Carried at 3:17

A. Call Meeting to order

B. Roll Call Herb Scheithauer(12)x Gary Isensee(12)x Jamie Ziembo(12)x Mark Helmer(12)x Steve Salmi (12)x Steve Truttman (11)x Mike Roiger (11) x Ed Pufall (11)x Tim Lee (11)x Dave Hanson(10)x Joe Juza(10) Scott Sorenson(10) Bert Ekern(10)x Lifetime Director –Jerry Angell Lifetime Director –Dic Leonard Lifetime Director –Jim Nikolayx

C. Minutes of Meeting 08Motion byJim Nikolya second by Mike Roiger to approve 08 minutes. Motion Passed

D. Election of Officers Motion by Dave Hanson second by Herb Scheithauer to nominate and close nominations and cast a unanimious ballot for the current officers . Moiton carried

1. President–Joe Juza 2. Vice President–Jamie Ziembo 3. Treasurer–Mike Roiger 4. Secretary–Mark Helmer

E Unfinished Business

F. Officer Reports–none

G. New Business–Note to be sent to great northern league to attend meeting. Congratulations to Ed Pufal of Ashland on a very succesful final tournament 1.Secretary Expense $500 Moiton by Mike Roiger second by Jim Nikolay Motion passed 2.Tournament Director Mike Roiger expense– Out of Pocket Reimbursement

3. Umpire director expense Art Zwiefelhofer $ 125

4. Official scorer $100 to Haugen Hornets

H. Good of the Association

Adjournment Motion to adjourn by steve Salmi second by Tim Lee Adjourned at 3:23