January 11, 2021

CLIPPERS BASEBALL CLUB BOARD MEETING

Monday, January 11, 2021

Opening: Clippers Baseball Club Board Meeting was held Monday, January 11, 2021 remotely at 6:00pm.

Board Members Present: Nick Pfeiffer (President), Jeremiah Herdliska (Vice President), Kelly Weber (Treasurer), Matt Carlson (Secretary), Bridgette Schares, Ethan Smith, Julie Vance, Katie Piper, Cori Charbon, Jennifer Johnson, Jamie Etscheidt

  1. Open Discussion from Membership:
    • No update.
  2. Update on Outstanding Action Items:
    • Bridgette Schares will approach Scratch Cupcakes for a cupcake fundraising sale.
      • Update: Bridgette Schares scheduled the Scratch Cupcakes fundraiser for June 2021.
      • Update: Scratch Cupcakes will be mailing a packet of information to Bridgette as we get closer to the June fundraising date.
  3. 2021 Registration and Team Updates:
    • 1/30/21 is the deadline for the second-round of 2021 club dues.
    • 11U White made the difficult decision to not pursue a team for the 2021 season. There is equipment from 11U that will need to be returned to the club. Remaining funds will be distributed to families.
    • Nick Berning has been unable to attend recent board meetings and is looking for someone to replace him on the Board.
  4. Logo/Apparel/Uniform Discussion:
    • The club narrowed down the 2021 preferred uniform style to 3 options that include a two-button blue design V-neck jersey ($60 each).
    • Board Uniform Vote:
      • Option 1: 1 vote
      • Option 2: 7 votes
      • Option 3: 3 votes
    • Uniform fittings are scheduled at Shrock’s (2999 Eagle Avenue NW, Oxford, IA 52322) for Wednesday, 1/20 5:30-7pm, and Thursday, 1/21 5:30-7pm.
  5. Treasurer’s Report:
    • The latest monthly Clippers Baseball Club checking account statement from 12/31 has a balance of $19,902.45.
  6. Fundraising:
    • No update.
  7. Sponsorships:
    • No update.
  8. Clipper Classic Update:
    • 7U plans to do a one-day tournament.
    • 8U plans to do kid pitch and are still discussing 1- and 2-day tournament options.
  9. Decisions:
    • DECISION (10/14/19): The CCASD, insurance dues, and mound rental fees are the top debt priorities: $500 owed to CCASD, $793.10 owed for insurance dues, and $500 owed for mound rental fees.
    • DECISION (10/14/19): There is $479 left after CCASD, insurance dues, and mound rental fees are paid.Of the remaining funds raised $100 will go to Tiffin Parks & Rec, and $350 will go to North Liberty Parks & Rec.
    • DECISION (11/11/19): The Clippers Club Board voted in favor of making the Clipper Classic a one-day USSSA sanctioned tournament.
    • DECISION (12/9/19): $621.72 has been raised to repay debts. The club will pay $300 to the City of North Liberty, and $300 to the City of Tiffin.
    • DECISION (2/10/20): $899.23 has been raised to repay debts. The club will pay $450 to the City of North Liberty, and $450 to the City of Tiffin.
    • DECISION (3/9/20): $705.54 has been raised to repay debts. The club will pay $610 to the City of Tiffin, and $100 (rounded up) to the City of North Liberty.
    • DECISION (4/13/20): The Clippers Baseball Club Board will split the $1,000 grant money evenly among the 6 club teams. Each team may be reimbursed up to $166.67 for equipment purchased between 1/1/20 – 5/31/20.
    • DECISION (4/13/20): $187.23 has been raised to repay debts. The club will pay $180 (rounded down) to city of North Liberty.
    • DECISION (6/8/20): $674.25 has been raised to repay debts ($675 rounded up). The club will pay $500 to the Clippers Baseball Club Scholarship debt and $175 to the city of North Liberty.
    • DECISION (8/17/20): $1,056 was approved by the Board to pay towards the City of North Liberty debt. Debt paid in full.
    • DECISION (8/17/20): $285 was approved by the Board to pay towards the Clippers Club 7U 2019 debt. Debt paid in full.
    • DECISION (8/17/20): $620 was approved by the Board to pay towards the Clippers Club 8U 2019 debt.
    • DECISION (8/17/20): $1,696 was approved by the Board to pay towards the Clippers Club 11U 2019 debt.
  10. Outstanding Action Items:
    • ACTION ITEM (9/15/20): Bridgette Schares will approach Scratch Cupcakes for a cupcake fundraising sale.
  11. Adjournment:
    • Meeting adjourned at 6:40pm. The next meeting will be Monday, February 8th at 6pm and held remotely via Zoom.
    • Minutes submitted by: Matt Carlson, Secretary.