CBUA South Bay Unit
Board Meeting
June 30, 2003
President, Phil Jenks, called CBUA Board meeting for June 30, 2003 to session at 6:30pm. Members present were Mr. Jenks, Mr. Collins, Mr. Flory, Mr. Brown, Mr. Escalera, Mr. Porter, Mr. Smith, Mr. Detro and Mr. Williamson. The meeting was held at Mr. Flory’s store.
Mr. Jenks discussed the need to send checks to the unpaid umpires who worked the Redondo Tournament. Mr. Collins said he would expedite the matter and send checks out by week’s end.
Mr. Jenks introduced the application for “Accreditation,” which is a document of recognizing the South Bay Unit as its own entity. However, Mr. Jenks explained that “It is not an attempt to pull-out from the CBUA Executive Council seat we currently hold. Rather, (for example) the accreditation gives the South Bay Unit more freedom to work in areas effecting our ability to chose uniforms and lower costs for unit training kits. Mr. Jenks provided documentation for the Board to review. Some of the stipulations for accreditation are that the State must do the accreditation certification and that the South Bay Unit fulfills the January and June Executive Council meeting’s requirements, plus recognize Mr. Ken Allen as the State’s rules interpreter. The Board will review the material and take the accreditation matter up at a later date.
Mr. Smith shared a sample syllabus for the accreditation for the Board to preview. Mr. Collins inquired about a consortium of Units working together for training purposes. Mr. Jenks said there was preliminary discussion on the matter, but nothing concrete yet. No further discussion on accreditation was made.
Mr. Jenks raised the discussion on unfair fees that are to be paid to umpires in the 03-04 seasons. No action was taken.
Mr. Smith explained the importance of getting insurance for the Board and the accreditation process. He said NASO has a program known as “LOAN.” Mr. Jenks asked Mr. Smith and Mr. Escalera to evaluate our options and make a recommendation to the Board.
Mr. Brown made a motion and Mr. Porter seconded that $250.00 be set aside for possible insurance purchase. The vote went 7-0 to seek the lowest but best insurance premium.
Mr. Escalera suggested that the Board inform the Unit members of the uniform regulations and that it “was not this Board that made the changes last season.” Mr. Flory and Mr. Jenks both stated that all members were made very clear of the uniform policy and where it originated. No further action on this matter was taken.
Mr. Jenks brought the Shawn Talbott expulsion matter to the attention of the Board and updated the New Board member of the violations in which, Mr. Talbott violated and thus caused his expulsion from the Unit. The Board recognized the receipt of Mr. Talbott’s request for reinstatement into the South Bay Unit.
Discussion was made on the matter and a vote of 6-1 to continue Mr. Talbott’s expulsion for one additional academic year be imposed. The effective date will be July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004. The Board based their decision (in part) on Mr. Talbott’s acrimonious behavior and his willful defamation of the South Bay Unit Board of Directors during the period of his expulsion. Mr. Talbott may reapply for reinstatement during the period of June 15 -30, 2004. Additionally, it was noted that Mr. Talbott has no appeal rights in this matter and if he wishes to discuss this decision he may contact Mr. Jenks.
A letter was drafted to Mr. Talbott outlining the Board’s decision and was approved by the Board 7-0, with a slight amendment to one word. The motion was made by Mr. Detro and seconded by Mr. Porter. Mr. Talbott will receive a US Mail registered return receipt which will detail the Board’s decision.
Mr. Collins presented the “Profit and Loss Statement” for 2003. A motion to approve the statement, (with a recommended amendment concerning encumbered monies for checks to be paid in the Redondo Tournament), was made by Mr. Porter and seconded by Mr. Escalera, passing 7-0.
Mr. Jenks said he received no applications for Assignor or Instructional Chairperson. He therefore appointed Mr. Smith as Assignor and Mr. Flory as Instructional Chairperson for the 2003-2004 season. Both men accepted their responsibilities.
No further business was discussed. Motion to adjourn by Mr. Jenks at 7:44PM was seconded by Mr. Collins.
Next Board meeting will be determined via telephone, but tentatively planned for the month of September 2003.
