MINUTES OF 03/19/2001 BOARD MEETING

     The regular monthly meeting of the Saco River Dart League was called to order by the President, Herb Crowell, Monday March 19, 2001 at 6:35 p.m. at Referee’s bar.  Attendees were Herb Crowell, Don Bombaro, Gail Bombaro, Linda Lorenzen, Joan O’Brian, Jim Sotir, Mike Lamb, Mike Laferty and Cindy Bombaro.  Michelle Watters was sick, Faedra Binette had a planned obligation and Mike Lamb left early due to work obligations.

      The open forum was bypassed since there were no non-board members attending the meeting.

      The minutes of the previous meeting were not read due to the absences of the secretary.

New Business:

   Diane Ayotte approved John Bergeron on week 3 and did not pay or shoot him until week 5.  She paid at that time.  A letter was sent to Diane with the check back.

 Don made the motion that Bergeron is not a rostered player and the team will lose points.  Joan seconded the motion.

 Discussion:  John Bergeron can be added to the team in a hardship situation.  Section 3 Part B of the rules.

 Vote:  The motion carries unanimously.

     The treasurer’s report was given (see attached).  It was noted that the nine boards left at the Eagles were lost, no refunds for overpayments of dues will be given unless asked, the Biddeford and Saco Eagles owe money for their bar dues, the Saco Eagles owe for their advertisement and we only charge players for bounced checks if SRDL is charged a fee. 

 Jim motioned to accept the treasurer’s report and Don seconded.

 Discussion:  No discussion

 Vote:  The motion carries unanimously.

      A review of the estimated expenses until the new fall season starts was discussed and is attached.

 Don made the motion to approve $3,600 for the prize money, food and the truck for the banquet.  Cindy seconded the motion.

 Discussion:  No discussion

 Vote:  The motion carries.

      Need to discussion Statistician issues.

 Discussion:  We need to have the statistician at the meeting.  The matter was tabled until the next meeting.

      Need announcement on the newsletter and online for volunteers at the banquet.

      Discussed other sponsors for trophies like Nappi and Goodyear.

      Discussed giving a ticket to the scorer keeper that completes the score of the game at the banquet.  Those tickets will go into a drawing for a prize. 

      Don has to leave the banquet at 6:00 p.m.  Jim might not be able to attend.  Gail will be away on vacation.

 The meeting adjourned on motion at 7:50 p.m.

Gail Bombaro
Fill in Secretary.

Herb Crowell
President