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12/23/97

Meeting called to order at 7:50 pm.

Those attending:  Nesi Seidl, Chris Wilson, Sandi Sprigg, Joe & Sher Martin, Lynn, Floyd & Rich McClelland, Keith Bridges, J. J. Wilcox, Mike Burdett, Mary Ann Schick and Rhea Thomas.

There will be no problem with MDO to change our Classic to one week earlier or later.

It was suggested that we look into the Fairland Bowl for the Classic Tournament and Yearend Banquet.

Chris made a motion that we run the Lutz Curry first two rounds on April 13th and 20th having the last two rounds at the Banquet on April 25, 1998.  Keith seconded, the motion passed.

Chris is to continue to work on a draft of a better way for the Dummy Rule and the promotion of steel tip darts.

Lynn to contact Larry about use of his trailer to transport the dart boards for the Midyear.

Lynn made a motion that if certificates are to be used at the Midyear then they should be used for the Yearend as well.  And, that no individual scores should be carried over from one season to the next.  J. J. seconded the motion, motion passed.

Next meeting January 7, 1998 at VFW.

Submitted by Lynn McClelland

11/5/97

Meeting called to order at 7:40 pm.

Those attending:  Larry Smith, Nesi Seidl, Sandi Sprigg, Joe Martin, Lynn & Floyd McClelland, Keith Bridges, J. J. Wilcox, Joe Crank, Mary Ann Schick and Chris Wilson.

Larry reported that we owed nothing to the Holiday Inn.  The $200 deposit was non-refundable, but if we use their facilities next year we don't have to pay a deposit.  They want us back.  The room rental was great.  Friday and Sunday we made the limit amount of money for them in sales and Saturday we were well over.

We need to call Rita and check on the weekends of October 23, 24, 25 and November 7, 8, 9 for next year.

Treasurer's report was read.  We sold two dart boards and made $296 on 50/50 raffles.  Keith made a motion to accept the report, Mary Ann seconded, Motion passed.

Chris will make a new chalk board frame for the one missing on one setup.

Rule 11 will stand as is and Joe will put new Dummy rule format in next news letter.  Motion made by Lynn to accept it, seconded by Chris, passed.

Chris to draft up a survey to continue Dummy rule and two season format for end of year vote.

Trophies to be checked out to use certificates instead of all trophies.

Teams are not signing score sheets.  This is a must.

Week 3 match between South Blvd Station #1 and Joe's Pub & Grubb #1 has been settled.  The Dummy rule was used, but incorrectly.

Phil Teem has resigned as 2nd Division Coordinator.  Chris made a motion that we accept this resignation and that Joe Crank take his place.  Seconded by Lynn, motion passed.

Midyear banquet will be Jan 10th at the KofC Hall in Lake Orion.  Keith to get hot dogs and chili.  J. J. to get the beer.  Prices as follows:  Pop 2/1$, beer $1, mixed drinks $1.50, hot dogs $1, chili dogs $1.25.  There will be a potluck.  Nesi will get the ham.

Next meeting December 10, 1997 at the VFW.

Keith made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:34 pm.  Mary Ann seconded, motion passed.

Submitted by Lynn McClelland.

10/7/97

Meeting called to order at 7:25 pm.

Thos present:  Larry Smith, Nesi Seidl, Sandi Sprigg, Joe Martin, Jynn & Floyd McClelland, Keith Bridges, Phil Seidl, Phil & Brenda Teem, Mike Williams and Paul Arsenault.

Joe's concern as to why we are buying trophies and giving money back too, at our November NODA shoot.

Moving Boards - Larry needs help loading boards onto the trailer on October 12th at 12 Noon at his house.  Also, Larry needs to have everything moved to Nesi's house by end of October.

Larry turned in a letter of resignation effective October 15, 1997 due to a job move to Canada.  Accepted by Board.  Nesi will then become President.

Nesi will name a new Vice President in next two weeks.

Lynn made a motion to pay back 50% and keet 50% and $1 to MDO at the November shoot to revamp some of our costs.  Keith seconded the motion, Motion passed.

Paul made a motion to lend Bob Harris 3 or 4 setups for his South Blvd. Station bar (he was Stan's manager).  Nesi seconded the motion, motion passed.  This is to be a verbal agreement.

Paul made a motion to review and possibly change Rule 1, 15 and the Dummy rule.  Keith seconded the motion, motion passed. Joe is to put in stats the Dummy must be used as stated in rule 12-b or make up the night.  There is no forfeit rule.

Recommended that we change our year to read from August 1st to July 31st.

Mike Williams paid his $40.00 fee and is now a member of the League.

Treasurer's report read.  Phil Seidl questioned the phone bill.  It was explained to him.  Keith made a motion to accept the report.  Pho Teem seconded, motion passed.

The dispute over the match of Joe's Pub & Grub #1 and Bo's Brewery #1 was that Joe's Pub & Grub would be penalized 4 points.  Both teams agreeable.

Joe Martin to do another mailing for Winter League and include Milford area.

Nesi made a motion to buy 20 new dart boards from C&M at a cost of $20 each.  Paul seconded, motion passed.

Fairlane Bowl wants to have a Luck of the Draw on Fridays if someone is interested in running it.

Next meeting October 29, 1997 at VFW.

Keith made a motion to adjourn meeting at 9:40 pm.  Nesi seconded, motion passed.

Submitted by Lynn McClelland

5/7/97

Meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by President Larry Smith.

Those attending:  Joe Martin, Keith Bridges, Lynn & Floyd McClelland, Paul Arsenault, Mary Ann Schick, Jennifer Wilcox and Larry Smith.

Minutes of previous meeting were not available.

Treasurer's report by Joe Martin.  Paul Arsenault made a motion to accept the report as read.  Seconded by Keith Bridges, motion carried.

Susie Whowell is running a Luck of the Draw on Thursday nights at Bo's Brewery in downtown Pontiac.  Starting time is 7:30 pm.

Larry Smith made a motion that instead of giving or selling our list of darters to anyone that we will do the mailing for them but at their expense.  Keith Bridges seconded, motion carried.

Keith Bridges made a motion that we accept Rule 15 (Split season) and Rule 16 (League fees for the 1st and 2nd half) with amendments made.  Jennifer Wilcox seconded, motion carried.

State Championship held in Saginaw may be moved to Lansing if the Saginaw doesn't reach an agreement concerning the MDO dollar paid extra by each darter per event for the MDO.

Phil Teem had inquired about 20 year olds playing in the League.  The rules say "no".  Also, the bars do not want anyone in their establishment after 9:00 pm under the age of 21 due to the State laws.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Next meeting to be held at the VFW of Pontiac on June 4th at 7:30 pm.

Submitted by Lynn McClelland