Board of Directors

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Here are the 2019 Greater Keene Youth Baseball and Softball Association (GKYBSA) Board of Directors and their responsibilities.
Please contact [email protected] if you would like to learn more about how you can become involved.

Executive Board

CAL RIPKEN PRESIDENT

MICHAEL SWEENEY

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Responsibilities

Direct and guide the Association
Carry out the will of the members as expressed by a majority vote
Represent and speak on behalf of the Association
Preside at meetings of the Board
Carry out such other duties as requested by the Board
Supervise the League Commissioners in the performance of their responsibilities
Determine when games are to be cancelled and coordinate the scheduling of makeup games
Coordinate the recruitment and assignment of managers with the Commissioners of each league
Appoint a Supervisor of Umpires for the Association
Oversee individual responsible for communications to local news media
Appoint and over-see all ad-hoc study committees

VICE PRESIDENT OF CAL RIPKEN

Responsibilities

Assist the President in the performance of his/her responsibilities
Act for the President in his/her absence
Make list of field availability for practices
Over-see ad-hoc study committees as directed by the President.
Undertake any such other duties assigned by the President
Chair the Rules Committee of representatives from each league
Bring all recommendations for changes of rules before the Board of Directors for their vote
Provide interpretation of all rules, as requested

VICE PRESIDENT OF BABE RUTH SOFTBALL

CHRISTOPHER SIMONDS

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Responsibilities

Assist the President in the performance of his/her responsibilities
Act for the President in his/her absence
Make list of field availability for Softball practices
Over-see ad-hoc study committees as directed by the President.
Undertake any such other duties assigned by the President
Chair the Rules Committee of representatives from Softball league
Bring all recommendations for changes of rules before the Board of Directors for their vote
Provide interpretation of all softball rules, as requested

VICE PRESIDENT OF BABE RUTH BASEBALL

FALL BALL BASEBALL COORDINATOR

JIM FENNELL

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Responsibilities

Assist the President in the performance of his/her responsibilities
Act for the President in his/her absence
Make list of field availability for practices
Over-see ad-hoc study committees as directed by the President.
Undertake any such other duties assigned by the President
Chair the Rules Committee of representatives from each league
Bring all recommendations for changes of rules before the Board of Directors for their vote
Provide interpretation of all rules, as requested

TREASURER & FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

CAITLIN WARD

Responsibilities

Receive all monies for deposits/disbursement and maintain the association’s checking and savings accounts
Keep an exact account of all receipts and expenditures of monies and all monies on hand
Prepare an accurate, written and current Treasurer’s report for all Board Meetings. This is defined as a financial sheet including income, expenditures, and year-to-date account balance
Pay all bills in a timely manner
Oversee the financial accounting for KCRBA
Prepare all records for an annual filing with the Internal Revenue Service and State of New Hampshire
Prepare annual Budget for approval by the board
Undertake any such duties as assigned by the President

SECRETARY

JENNA STROMGREN

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Responsibilities

Handle all correspondence for the association, as directed
Maintain a current list of Board Members and Team Managers
Keep a record of all the meetings of the Board and the Association, and provide each board member with a copy of the minutes from each meeting
Undertake other duties as assigned by the president

Board of Directors

Board Members
	Equipment Manager Email	Responsibilities •Select and maintain all equipment. Maintain an inventory for all equipment •Establish and maintain a replacement system for all equipment •Prepare bid specifications on uniforms, bats, balls and other equipment necessary for league play. Bid specifications, with type and quantity of equipment, are to be presented to the Board for approval of purchases for the next season •Solicit an appropriate number of bids on equipment purchases in excess of $500.00. The bid shall be awarded to the lowest bidder, who meets terms and specifications •Issue Board approved purchase orders. Forward purchase orders and invoices to the Treasurer for payment •Submit a written report to the Board as to equipment replacement and purchases
	Fields and City Liaison	Responsibilities •Supervise the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all KCRBA facilities, including, but not limited to, playing fields, snack bar, snack bar equipment, scoreboards, and fences •Coordinate all volunteer work projects •Obtain bids for all contract labor •Report to the Board of Directors regarding the status of all KCRBA facilities and work projects
	Communications Representative Caitlin Ward and Melissa Lamoureux	Responsibilities •Promote the league by providing the Media with announcements •Maintain and/or direct the operations of the league via web site and social media outlets •Post a weekly update of the League standings on the league web site throughout the season •Create, maintain, and post a yearly calendar of events. Undertake other duties as assigned by the president
	Registrar Melissa Lamoureux Email Melissa	Responsibilities •Conduct annual registration •Conduct annual evaluation registration •Preside over player selection meetings •Supervise and coordinate transfer of players •Maintain current records of team rosters •Verify player eligibility •Coordinate background checks for league volunteers •Coordinate coaching certifications
	Fundraising Coordinator Caitlin Ward Email Caitlin

Cal Ripken Baseball
Spring Baseball Commissioners	Tee Ball League	Responsibilities •Coordinate with League Vice-President to prepare their respective League schedules •Recommend ground rules for each field at which games in their respective Leagues are to be played •Keep current standings in their respective Leagues and forward them to the President, Secretary, and Communications Representative for publication. Not applicable for Pee Wee and Tee Ball divisions •Call meetings of the team managers in their respective Leagues as necessary, to resolve questions and problems make recommendations concerning program administration and bring unresolved problems to the Board •Obtain and Maintain rosters for their respective Leagues •Check player eligibility by reviewing the rosters of their respective Leagues as to age, team affiliation and participation •Conduct a draft of players for the various teams within a League or division in compliance with the Association player selection (draft) system •Arrange for playoffs where applicable •Maintain a list of players that can be made available (on a first come – first serve basis), should a team be unable to field a team of nine players due to short-term unavailability of several players •Appoint a rules committee representative for their respective league •Summer League Commissioners are responsible for coordinating with other leagues via the Communications Representative for registration of players
	Rookie League
	Minors League
	Majors League

Summer Baseball Commissioners	Majors League
	Minors League
	Instructional League
Fall Baseball Commissioner	Fall Commissioner Jim Fennell Email:JIM

Babe Ruth SOFTBALL
8 & Under	Commissioner	Responsibilities • Coordinate with League Vice-President to prepare their respective League schedules • Recommend ground rules for each field at which games in their respective Leagues are to be played • Keep current standings in their respective Leagues and forward them to the President, Secretary, and Communications Representative for publication. • Call meetings of the team managers in their respective Leagues as necessary, to resolve questions and problems make recommendations concerning program administration and bring unresolved problems to the Board • Obtain and Maintain rosters for their respective Leagues • Check player eligibility by reviewing the rosters of their respective Leagues as to age, team affiliation and participation • Conduct a draft of players for the various teams within a League or division in compliance with the Association player selection (draft) system • Arrange for playoffs where applicable • Maintain a list of players that can be made available (on a first come – first serve basis), should a team be unable to field a team of nine players due to short-term unavailability of several players
10 & Under	Commissioner
12 & Under (Allyson Barden Division)	Commissioner
14 & Under (Allyson Barden Division)	Commissioner

BABE RUTH BASEBALL
At Large
At Large
At Large

Team Managers (coaches)

Responsibilities

•Cooperate with the Board of Directors to see that the objectives of the league are fulfilled.

•Complete ASEP coaching online course, and pass appropriate background checks. Provide appropriate documentation to Registrar

•Encourage and exhibit good sportsmanship on and off the playing field

•Conduct sufficient practice sessions to afford their players a reasonable opportunity to benefit from the baseball program and to attend games and practices

•Ensure that all players participate in accordance with League rules

•Do their best to implement the provisions and best intentions of this constitution and by-laws

•Elect officers at annual fall meeting

•Attend and participate in all association meetings