Portland Bocce League Association
Board Meeting
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Madison Restaurant
Meeting was
called to order at 6:10pm
Board members present were President Henry VonDemfange, Secretary Ross Hilden, Treasurer
Kathie Titzler and Recording Secretary Liz Chase-VonDemfange.
Minutes of last Meeting - The March 13th minutes were read and approved
Treasurer’s Report - As of 4/22 $2,000 in dues has been collected. Total of current
bills is $228.40. Final balance (including $190.80 from 2007 ending balance) is $1,962.40.
It was approved and second that the bills be paid.
City Permit – Portland Park &
Rec responded back that the League’s permit would be $976 for 2008. The Board
requested that the President submit a letter to see if the price could be reduced. If that isn’t
successful then see if Bill Martinell or Johnathan Nichols could get in touch with their contacts and contact the city commissioners
as a last resort.
The Board asked Liz to double check with PP&R
regarding their request for the League to provide a Certificate on Insurance.
Competition
Committee – Jack Elder wasn’t present. He will be
told to plan on four full nights and be ready to report back at the next meeting.
Volunteers
Official’s Training - Henry will ask Bill Martinelli, Shaun Vanoni, and Mark Leo to assist on
May 8th.
Work Party – Ross will send out an e-mail reminding teams of the May 17th
date.
Court Maintenance - Steve Tally of Bocce Bums has volunteered
to help.
East and West
Side Leagues - Portland has bocce scheduled for four nights. It was reported that the East side league will need to
setup their own collection of money and schedule of play. There can still be competition between east and
west leagues after the league championships are determined.
Discussion
– Henry has volunteered to look into insurance for the league.
He will also obtain a 5013C permit.
Next Meeting – Will be at Madison Grill, May 8, 2008 at 6pm.
