Eau Gallie Little League • P. 0. Box 361606 • Melbourne, Florida 32936-1606 • Phone: 321-369-9648
President (Board Position): It is the Presidents duty to oversee the entire league. He is responsible for appointing all managers, coaches, and umpires. He is responsible to ensure that all players are of the correct age and residence. His main responsibility is to interact with the district and make certain that all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion. This includes all rosters that must be submitted to League Headquarters in Williamsport, PA 14 days after the first scheduled game. He is also in charge of conducting all board meetings.
Vice-President (Board Position): The Vice-President shall assume the responsibilities of the President when appropriate. His other main duty is to assist the President.
Treasurer (Board Position): Maintains accurate records of all financial transactions; Prepares yearly report for General Membership meeting; Pays all bills; Deposits all monies collected from registration, sponsors, concessions, etc; Helps prepare budget for next season.
Secretary (Board Position): The Secretary needs to keep the minutes of all meetings. It is also the Secretary's responsibility to conduct all correspondence for the league. The secretary is also responsible in assisting the President in creating the rosters which are supplied to League Headquarters in Williamsport, PA. Prepares/mails General Membership meeting notice; Retrieves messages from league answering machine and returns calls; Picks up mail from Post Office box.
Safety Officer (Board Position): Often an overlooked part of the league, but very instrumental in the organization. It's the Safety Officer's responsibility to supply and keep updated a safety plan to League Headquarters in Williamsport, PA. This includes plans of action should an accident occur, emergency phone numbers and follow-up on any accidents. The plan should stress first aid classes and certification for any league members. It's also his responsibility to insure that all games are being played safely and with proper equipment.
Player Agent (Board Position): The board Player Agent has the responsibility of conducting tryouts, maintaining the waiting list of players not yet on a roster, and placing players onto rosters. He/she is also the interface between any parents/players and the board. It is his/her responsibility to insure fairness within the league. Checks scorebooks to ensure all players are getting required playing time; Facilitates All-Star selection process; Cannot manage a team.
Division Representative (Board Position): The Division Rep is the liaison between the Board of Directors and all Managers and Coaches. He/she is part of the managers/coaches screening committee that makes recommendations to the board for approval. This individual is not allowed to manage or coach within the division they represent. Schedules practice times/fields before season starts; Perform background checks on all manager/coaches applicants; Provides performance feedback to managers/coaches; Schedules all make-up games; Maintain and post division win/loss records where required.
Umpire Coordinator (Board Position): The Umpire Coordinator is one of the most important and thankless jobs in the league. Finding umpires is one of the most challenging positions there is. Scheduling umpires whether for a division or the entire league is a difficult, but rewarding task, when fulfilled. The Umpire Coordinator should take the opportunity to not only schedule umpires for games, but to also train the volunteer umpires. Umpire clinics are very important to not only train, but to find new umpires.
Equipment Manager (Board Position): Keeping an inventory and holding down the league's costs are this officer's first priority. Making certain that all teams are properly equipped with safe gear is also a priority. The Equipment Manager should not only take inventory, but ensure that all equipment is in good working order. He/she is responsible for everything from the balls, bats, and catcher's gear, to the rakes and equipment used to maintain the fields.
Assistant Umpire Coordinators (Auxiliary): The Assistant Umpire Coordinator assists the Umpire Coordinator in scheduling umpires for softball, Minors and for the "Big Diamond" games. An ideal position for a member who wants to assist, but not have the responsibilities of being on the board.
Concessions Coordinator (Board Position or Auxiliary): Concessions are the bread and butter of the league. Although much work is involved in concessions, this is where much of the revenue of the league comes from for post season play. Not only does the league generate monies, but a favorable atmosphere for a ball game. Traditionally, the concessions have been at the heart of the league because of the facility. This is where the balls are, keys for lights, restrooms, incidentals, information, and ice for injuries, as well as the phone for any emergencies. The Concessions Coordinator will ensure concession stands are clean; Maintain proper inventory levels; Calculate cost of items/generate price lists; Post instructions on how to open/close stands; Ensures "banks" are prepared for concession stands.
Volunteer Coordinator (Auxiliary): Keep track of the volunteers, whether for coaches, umpires, concession workers, or field maintenance, and schedule accordingly.
Opening Day Chair (Board Position or Auxiliary): Coordinates all activities required for the Opening Day Ceremony. This is an important position but the work is done once the games actually start!
Team Mom Coordinator (Auxiliary): The Team Mom Coordinator plays a very important role to ensure that information is distributed to the league. The main interface between the League and the teams. This position has the responsibility of making the team picture schedule and works with the Fundraising Officer on any fundraising activities. The Team Mom Coordinator and Fundraising go hand in hand.
Fundraising Coordinator (Auxiliary): The Fundraising Coordinator is responsible for finding ways to raise money for the operation of the league. One fundraiser per year is allowed with the players in uniform.
School Liaison (Auxiliary): The School Liaison is responsible for distributing fliers to the area schools; coordinating visits into classrooms to encourage involvement from more kids; will probably coordinate this with our local board member who has school connections'.
Sponsorship Chairman (Board Position or Auxiliary): The Sponsorship Liaison is responsible for sending sponsorship renewal letters to previous sponsors. Attempt to solicit new sponsors. Responsible for collecting all sponsorship fees and distributing plaques to sponsors.
Information Officer (Auxiliary): The Information Officer is responsible for posting available information on the league web site. Ensures that the web site is being used for its intended purpose of positively promoting Eau Gallie Little League.
Softball Administrator (Board Position or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the softball program; ensures managers are aware of inter-league rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.) communicates all inter-league rules with the managers.
T-Ball Administrator (Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the T-Ball program; establishes the teams; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.).
7/8 Baseball Division Representative (Board or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the 7/8 baseball program; establishes the teams; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.).
9/10 Baseball Division Representative (Board or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the 9/10 baseball program; coordinates the try-outs; facilitates the team selection process; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing time.
Major Baseball Division Representative (Board or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the major baseball program; coordinates the try-outs; facilitates the team selection process; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Junior Baseball Division Representative (Board or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the junior baseball program; coordinates the try-outs; facilitates the team selection process; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing time.
Senior Baseball Division Representative (Board or Auxiliary): Takes ownership of all aspects of the senior baseball program; coordinates the try-outs; facilitates the team selection process; ensures managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing time.
Webmaster: Responsible for keeping the web site up to date.
Facilitates All-Star selection process; Cannot manage a team.
Board members serve a one year term. They are elected to the board at the general meeting held each August. Official duties for each position in the league are detailed below. We have many unfilled positions, so please consider volunteering.
If you have any questions that are not answered on this web site, or any comments for us, please contact the appropriate board member:
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NAME |
OFFICE |
PHONE |
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Scott Stewart |
President |
537- | |
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Greg Clark |
Vice President |
759- | |
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Mark Cherry |
Treasurer |
253- | |
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Paul Crane |
Equipment Manager |
757- | |
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Nancy Clark |
Player Agent |
292- | |
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Rick Kuhn |
Web Site Admin |
720- | |
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Bill Blalock |
Sponsor Coordinator |
795- | |
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Lee Arrowwood |
Umpire Coordinator |
514- | |
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Scott Farnham |
Umpire Coordinator |
446- | |
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Kristie Escalera |
Secretary/Team Mom Coordinator |
795- | |
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Cindy Bonavito |
Softball Director/Opening Day Coordinator |
544- | |
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Walt Kressler |
T- |
698- | |
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Scott Farnham |
Minors Division Representative |
446- | |
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Scott Stewart |
Majors Division Representative/Safety Officer |
537- | |
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Greg Clark |
Juniors/Seniors Division Representative |
759- | |
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Tonya Cherry (Auxiliary) |
Concession Coordinator |
253- |
Board of Directors
