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12/4/02

The meeting started at 8 p.m. with these people in attendance: Mike Burdett, Rhea Thomas, Joe Martin, Sandi Sprigg, Cheryl and Brad McIntyre.  Those excused were Nesi Seidl, Jeff Lewis and Mary Ann Schick.

The Minutes from the last Board meeting were accepted as read.

Joe read the Treasurer's report.

The Board would like all to return envelopes issued at the beginning of the year as most teams are now Faxing/Scanning the stats in.

There will be a format change in the mid year post card.

Packets will be assembled on December 29th at the VFW.  It will start at 4 p.m. with a pizza party following.

The Winter Season will start on January 6, 2003.

The Board decided to table the discussion about the Regional Tournament we may have.

Sandi will get the Stereo for the Mid Year Raffle.  Mike will get the booze, meatballs, wings, etc.  He will inventory all supplies.

The meeting closed at 8:45.  The next meeting will be on February 5, 2003.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Thomas
NODA Secretary

11/6/02

The Meeting opened at 8:00 p.m. with these people in attendance: Joe Martin, Mike Burdett, Jeff Lewis, Mary Ann Schick, Lynn & Floyd McClelland, Nesi Seidl, Sandi Sprigg, Dean Caddick and Rhea Thomas.

The Minutes of the last NODA Meeting were accepted as read. 

The Treasurer's Report was accepted as read. 

Mike brought up the fact that the MDO is not having any tournaments this year. Maybe this would be an opportunity for the NODA to have a tournament of our own. Some positive discussion followed concerning this possibility.

Dean Caddick came to plead his case about losing 4 points in a match play. Points were deducted because the sheets turned in to Joe indicated that Dave played 7, not 6 games in the match. This is against NODA rules. Dean physically played one of these games. Dean said it was just a name error on the sheet. The McClellands said they did not know who played the game. They were the opposition. The debate continued for some time with this end result.  NODA Rules state that you cannot play more than 6 games in a match. The papers that Joe received indicated that Dave played 7 games. Thus the 4 points were taken away.

Jeff spoke at length about the NODA having a tournament. He feels that this prospect will help support other dart leagues and help unite these many leagues. On November 23, 2002 at Moriarty's Pub in Lansing there will be such a tournament.

Mike would like all to think of unique things to raffle off at the Mid Year Banquet.

We must Email or Fax our score sheets to Joe on the 18th and 25th of November. He will not be home.

Cheryl has 4 Front Pages made up.

The Meeting ended at 9:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted
Rhea Thomas
NODA Secretary

10/2/02

The meeting started at 8 pm with these people in attendance: Brad McIntyre, Sandi Sprigg, Mike Burdett, Mary Ann Schick and Rhea Thomas.  Jeff Lewis and Joe Martin were excused.

Mike Burdett gave the Treasurer's report.

The Minutes from the August meeting were accepted as read.

Joe should be returning for the next meeting at which time the Board would like to plan a budget for the year including the need for a Rainy Day Fund. This would be used to make repairs to our boards, etc.

Nesi Seidl came for part of the meeting as she was playing Soft Tip darts on a League at the VFW. We will keep the answering machine hooked up at her home as we have new cards made up with that number on it. Nesi also may have two more players on her NODA team soon. 

Sunday's Cricket Shoot only had eleven (11) people in attendance.  We need 20 to send both a man and woman to Regionals. Each person put in an additional $5 to make this happen. A Round Robin format was used which made each player play 30 games of Cricket.  The winners for the women were: Deb McQuillan with Dee Smith an alternate.  Brian Snyder won for the men and his alternate is Jeff Lewis. 

Mike asked Brad to tell Cheryl that the front page is on hold for now.  Brad said he would. 

The Board decided that we have a good repose with the Knights of Columbus. The rental is high but we do get some benefits.  We are still open for suggestions.  The Fall season ends on December 16, 2002 and the Winter season ends on April 14, 2003.  Our Mid Year Banquet will be on January 11, 2003.  We are to bring a dish to pass and the League will provide meatballs and BBQ wings.

The meeting closed at 8:56 pm

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Thomas,
NODA Secretary

  8/7/02

The meeting started at 8pm with these people in attendance:  Mike Burdett, Sandi Sprigg, Brad McInyre, Mary Ann Schick, Jeff Lewis and Rhea Thomas.  Joe Martin excused.

The minutes were read and accepted.

Treasurer report by Mike Burdett. The score books have been recently paid for.

Jeff Lewis will be conducting the meeting at the sign up as Mike will not be able to attend.  The sign up meeting is at the Wagon Wheel in Lake Orion on August 12 at 7:30 .  A luck of the draw will follow the meeting. 

Brad’s only comment was “where’s your beard Mike!?”

Sandi has the receipt book, boxes, and treasury needs ready for sign up.

Mary Ann mentioned that Lynn McClelland is having surgery.  It was discussed that a possible tournament could be held to help Lynn out financially for this expensive surgery.  The tourney could possibly be held at Bo’s Brewery.  More info on this at a later date.

Jeff can have business cards for the league printed.

Rhea had no comments.

The meeting ended at 9pm .  The next meeting will be held at the packet assembly meeting on 9/8/02 .

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Thomas
NODA Secretary

6/12/02

The monthly meeting began at 8pm with these people in attendance:  Sandi Sprigg, Mike Burdett, Nesi Seidl, Jeff Lewis, Brad & Cheryl McIntyre, Rhea Thomas.

Those excused were Mary Ann Schick and Joe Martin.

After a few minor corrections the minutes were accepted as read.

Treasurer report was given by Mike Burdett.  All outstanding bills are paid off.  We still need to order score sheets. The Treasurers report was accepted as reported.

Mike thanked the board for all there hard work at the year end banquet.  It is the smoothest the banquet has been.  Those there till the end found that the end was early—8pm!!  That was a nice change for all those who stayed to clean up!

Jeff Lewis was given the League Rules to look at during the summer as he is now our new Rules Chairman.

At our next meeting the board will go over the budget for next year.  We will need to allocate money for new stands and possibly get sponsor to advertise our league.

Board comments:

Sandi reminded all that Bo’s is having a luck of the draw on Monday’s at 7:30 during the summer.  Spread the word!  We need a dart bar in the area where one could go to find a game at most any given time.  Keep an eye out for one.

Rhea stated that score sheets cost $1.52 each the last time we ordered them.

Nesi wanted to know if we still wanted the answering machine at her house and are people still giving out the business cards?  After some discussion, the answer was yes on both accounts.

Cheryl inquired about having her job as photographer and front page editor.  The answer to this was---yes!

Jeff had no extra comments.

The next meeting will be on July 7, 2002 at 8 p.m. .  This meeting ended at 9:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted
Rhea Thomas
NODA Secretary
 

5/1/02

The meeting started at 8:04 with these people in attendance: Sandi Sprigg, Mary Ann Schick, Brad and Cheryl McIntyre, Ruben Flores, Mike Burdett and Rhea Thomas.

Excused: Joe Martin

Unexcused: Nesi Seidl

Because of Joe's absence it is noted that the Treasurers report is pending.

Tom Childers, an old Fall Player, wants to play the Lutz Curry Tourney. Is it appropriate to let him play as he is not a current player?

Milo, from Emerald-Q, did not protest the man who showed and did not play the Lutz. This goes against the rule which states that whoever shows must play at least 2 games.

Sandi Sprigg and Mike Burdett both advance in the Lutz Curry Tournament. Because of this the rest of the Board must pick up any slack in coordination at the end of the year Banquet.

Mike cannot run the Summer League. Bo's Brewery would like us there for the summer.

Sandi Sprigg stated that only Board members should handle any cash, 50/50, etc. at the Year End Banquet. We will be raising the price of beverages for this event.

Also, our annual fee for League play will be raised beginning this fall.

Items to be raffled off at the Banquet will be: Candles, Liquor Basket, Radio, and an Annual Membership.

Brad McIntyre would like the Eligibility of Officers clarification in the By-Laws to be verified by Joe. The only position in the By-Laws is the President. This should be discussed with Lynn and Nesi also. The rule should be changed to read that a person cannot become President until first being a Division Coordinator or Captain of a team. We will table this for further discussion. Rhea and Mary Ann motioned and it passed. Joe will be Emailed about this.

Cheryl mentioned that the League owed her for the Winter Newsletter. She was paid at this meeting. She also had a pen taken or misplaced at the Midyear. She would like it back. Cheryl motioned that an Appreciation Certificate be made to her Aunt for the bag she made for the League to carry photo albums in. The Board unanimously agreed to have this done for Norma Noblock. A certificate of acknowledgment will be sent out to Jeff Lewis for all his input into the Newsletter.

Ruben suggested that for next year's Lutz we should get the Bar that hosts that Tourney to pay a fee to us. He also asked a question that all Board members ask - Where are all the division coordinators that should be at this meeting? Good question, Ruben!!! And, thanks for keeping your promise to be at this meeting. Hope you make more.

The League may not play at the Ventura Lounge next year.

Setup for the End of the Year Banquet will be Saturday, May 11th at 9 a.m.

The Meeting closed at 10:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted
Rhea Thomas
NODA Secretary

4/3/02 

The meeting started at 8pm 

Those in attendance:  Brad McIntyre, Sandi Sprigg, Joe Martin, Mary Ann Schick, Mike Burdett, and Rhea Thomas.

Unexcused:  Nesi Seidl

Treasury report:  Joe reported.

Mike mentioned that the regional shoot is the weekend of May the 17-19th.

An alternative to the leagues All Star shoot was mentioned.  Those who want to go to this shoot would pay an extra $30 at the beginning of the season to go to the regional.  The stats would be checked from the season and we would send the best shooter from those who paid their money.

Sandi reported that she purchased 2 double rolls of raffle tickets for the Year End Banquet.

Sandi also mentioned that the Board should think about the possibility of another Summer League this year.

Brad has a new phone number.  It is 810-953-9340

Mary Ann and Rhea had nothing extra to add.

The door prizes for the end of year banquet will be booze, candles, and raffle items.

Joe will be gone for the 5/1/02 meeting.  He reported 75 confirmed at the year end banquet.  He told the caterer 80.  The menu will be roast beef, chicken and mostaccioli.  A lunch will be served.

The meeting ended at 9:10

Respectfully submitted,  
Rhea Thomas, NODA Secretary

3/6/02
The meeting started at 8:05 with these people in attendance: Rhea Thomas, Mike Burdett, Joe Martin, Brad and Cheryl McIntyre, Sandi Sprigg. Those excused: Mary Ann Schick & Lynn McClelland.

The Minutes were read and accepted by Sandi then Brad.

Joe reported the bank is the same. We paid for the new chalk boards.

Cheryl suggested that all members bring a clean unused candle to be raffled off at the End of the Year Banquet. All agreed that would be a great idea.

Sandi reminded us that the Moe Crook Tournament is on March 24, 2002. The Rules for the Moe Crook are on our Web Site for all to read.

Joe reported that the cost for our plaques is increasing by 40 cents each. 

If you want to play in the All Star shoot please call Joe Martin. Entry fee is $15.00 each with sign up in advance. We need a minimum of 20 players to sign up or the shoot will not happen. The date of the shoot is 4/7/02 and will be held at the Wagon Wheel in Lake Orion.

Mike displayed our ADO Packet.

The meeting ended at 9 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Thomas, NODA Secretary

2/13/02
The meeting opened at 7:55 with these people present: Mary Ann Schick, Mike Burdett, Joe Martin, Sandi Sprigg, Brad McIntyre and Rhea Thomas.

The minutes of the last meeting were accepted by Brad then Sandi.

The treasury is the same as last month. Joe has 35 plaques and will order an additional 68. These will be used for the end of the year banquet.

Our website has been upgraded to 150 mb.

Mike said thank you to all the Board members for their help at the mid year banquet.

Rhea suggested that we get a Gordon food Service application for discounts. Also, she suggested looking into Pennywise at www.inkjets4unow.com for printer cartridges. Joe will look into it.

Mary Ann Schick would like the league to match the amount collected for the New York Fund from the members on our league. Money is tight right now so her idea, though a good one, was declined.

Mike reported that 5 more chalk boards were ordered from Mike Williams. Also, he mentioned again that plaques and envelopes are still needed from those who would like to donate them.

Joe did a financial audit of our books to find we are down financially from this time last year. Some reasons are:

    1. We are down a team from last year.
    2. Hall rental went up. We can't get American Legion due to a date conflict

We plan to wait till next season to have the score sheets printed. We will raise the beverage ticket price for the Year End Banquet. This increase will not include pop. We will decrease the catering amount promised to attend the Year End Banquet from 90 to 80 persons. We may have roast beef instead of prime rib at the banquet if we deem it necessary. Pay out for luck of the draw will be 3 places instead of 4. As a last resort we may have to increase players fees.

The End of the Year Banquet will be at the K of C Hall on May 11, 2002.

Dates to remember:
Fall Season begins 9/16/02 and ends 12/16/02
Winter Season begins 1/6/03 and ends on 4/14/03 with possibly no play on 3/17/03 due to St.Patrick's Day
Lutz Curry will be on 4/21, 4/28, 5/5/03 with the remainder being played at the Year End Banquet.
Sign Up Meeting for the Fall Season will be August 12, 2002 at the Wagon Wheel in Lake Orion. Mark Your Calendars!!!  Packets will be put together on 9/8/02. Captain Packet Distribution will be on 9/9/02 at the Wagon Wheel in Lake Orion.

The meeting ended at 9p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Rhea Thomas, NODA Secretary

1/2/02
The meeting started at 8pm with these people in attendance: Mike Burdett, Brad & Cheryl McIntyre, Mary Ann Schick, Sandi Sprigg, Jeff Lewis, Lynn & Floyd McClelland, Joe Martin, Nesi Seidl and Rhea Thomas.

This was not a true meeting. Minutes from the last meeting were not read or approved.

We discussed the mid year banquet consumable needs. Drink and pop prices were discussed.

The Year End Banquet will be held on May 11th at the Knights of Columbus Hall on  Orion Road.

The Moe Crook Tournament will be on March 24th, 2002 at the VFW. Doors will open at ll:30 and play will start at 12:30.

The setup for the Mid Year Banquet will start at 9 a.m. with registration starting at 12 noon. Tournaments begin at 1 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Rhea Thomas, NODA Secretary

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