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Thank you
Dale Schendzielos
Palm Creek Softball Association
Information Systems Director
719-651-8533
Vette388zoe@gmail.com

ANNUAL MEETING NOTICE

                    AGM - February 28 - SanTan room - 2-4 pm

SOFTBALL DINNER

                      PALM CREEK SOFTBALL WIND-UP DINNER        

                                  Players - free
                        Spouses - $5.00

WHEN - February 27, 2020

WHERE - Ballroom 

TIME - 4-8 pm    BYOB

Featuring pulled pork, potato salad & baked beans from:

RE-REVISED 2020 Winter Schedule

Hi Everyone,
I’m attaching the Re-revised Winter Softball schedule to this email.  Here are the changes due to the Thursday games at Palm Creek being “pickle balled out”.

8 vs 6 (Sundance vs Mission Royale) will be played at Robson Ranch @ 11:30 AM.

7 vs 9 (Fiesta (C) vs RR Renegades will be played at Robson Ranch @ 12:45 PM.

14 vs 11 (PC Vipers vs RR Raptors) will be played at Palm Creek @ 2 PM.

5 vs 3 (PC D’backs vs PC Dragons) has been cancelled with the agreement of both coaches.

We are still looking for a time to make up 4 vs 2 (PC Sidewinders vs PC Constrictors).  The only open “regular” game times are at Robson Ranch on Monday, Feb. 10 and Monday Feb. 17, but both the Sidewinders and the Constrictors already have games scheduled at Palm Creek on both of those days.  The coaches will need to either find an agreeable time to play on a Wednesday or Friday or agree to just cancel the game.  Since Harry doesn’t have email, someone at Palm Creek will need to make a hard copy of this email and ask him what he wants to do.

ANNUAL MEETING end of February - TBD

Current Constitution & By-laws 

Palm Creek Softball Association

Constitution & By-laws

(As approved at the 2017 Membership Meeting held Thursday, February 16th, 2017)

A.  Name of the Organization:

The official name of the organization is the "Palm Creek Softball Association”.

B.  Authority:

The "Palm Creek Softball Association" is a volunteer group that exists and operates under the approval and authority of the Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort" through its Activity Director and Management.

C.  Purpose:

The purpose of the Palm Creek Softball Association and its Executive Committee is:

·       to represent the interests of participating softball players who comprise its membership,

·       to act as formal liaison to the Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort and its Management in matters related to softball activities,

·       to assist the Sport Manager in the promotion, organization and support of a variety of softball activities for residents of the Palm Creek community,

·       to provide leadership necessary to maintain the association and a variety of softball programs,

·       to facilitate the establishment of an Executive Committee and to hold executive and general meetings to implement and review its purpose, goals, by-laws and various softball programs,

D.  Goals of the Executive Committee:

The Executive Committee is responsible for conducting the business of the Association                                                                                                                               and shall be the official liaison to the Sports Manager and Management in all matters related to softball programs. In addition to representing the interests of all softball participants, the Executive Committee will:

·       provide an organizational structure to encourage and promote participation in softball as an enjoyable activity for the Palm Creek community,

·       to provide opportunities and the organization for softball players to select from a range of skill levels including: men's/women's/ co-ed recreational softball, park league teams, tournament and exhibition softball teams,

·       assist the Sports Manager in the provision of leadership and appropriate facilities, equipment and schedules to address the needs of each group,

·       meet regularly to consider all matters related to softball activities and prepare reports and proposals for consideration at the Annual General Meeting, as required,

·       Call an Annual General Meeting on or prior to March 5^th, provide reports, obtain approvals and conduct elections for the Executive Committee positions established under the by-laws,

·       assist the Sports Manager and Management by providing input, as requested, on any matter related to softball activities and programs, or the provision of facilities and equipment,

·       organize and conduct social and fund-raising events to support softball programs.

E.  Membership:

All members who have paid season dues, or are non-playing Managers, or are non-playing members of the Executive Committee. Membership includes the acceptance and support of the association purposes and the adherence to the stated or implied Association goals, guidelines and By-Laws. All members may participate in General Meetings, provide input to the Executive Committee for its consideration, and vote in elections and on proposals presented for membership approval.

F.  Annual General Meeting:

The existing Executive Committee shall call an Annual General Meeting on or before March 5^th each year to consider the following:

·       report on the activities and events of the past season,

·       report on the activities/events planned for the upcoming season,

·       approval of amendments to the Constitution & By-laws, if required,

·       election of the Executive Committee positions as per by-laws,

·       approval of the Annual Financial Report,

·       approval of proposals/recommendations of the Executive Committee,

·       receive input on any matter related to softball activities.

NEW PROPOSED CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS

Palm Creek Softball Association Constitution and By-laws

1.          Name of Organization

The official name of the organization is the “Palm Creek Softball Association”

2.    Definition

The word “Association” in the Constitution and By-laws refers to the Palm Creek Softball Association.

3.    Purpose

The Association of the Association is to:

a)      Provide a quality softball program for all residents of Palm Creek.

b)       Provide softball programs for those seeking a recreational softball experience and for those seeking a higher skill competitive softball experience.

c)      Liaise with other softball organization with the goal of enhancing the softball experience of Palm Creek residents.

d)       Provide liaison between the softball participants and the owners of Palm Creek Resort.

4.    Goals of the Executive Committee

The Executive Committee is responsible for conducting the business of the As- sociation. The Executive shall be the official liaison with the owner of Palm Creek resort and represent the interests of all softball participants.

The Executive Committee will:

a)   provide an organizational structure to encourage participation in softball as an enjoyable activity for any persons living in the Palm Creek resort.

b)    provide playing opportunities for softball players from a range of skill levels including men and women recreational softball, league teams and tournament teams.

c)    assist Palm Creek in the operation and maintenance of the softball facilities

d)    meet regularly to consider all matters related to softball activities, and to pre- pare reports and proposals for consideration at the Annual General Meeting.

e)   Call an Annual General Meeting on or prior to March 5th, provide reports, ob- tain approvals and conduct elections for the Executive Committee positions estab- lished under the By-laws.

f)   organize social and fund raising events to support the softball programs.

5.    Membership

All players who have paid the season dues are considered members of the As- sociation. Any non playing persons who are actively volunteering for the softball pro- gram are considered members of the Association. All of the above persons are eligible to participate in General Meetings, including the casting votes at any meeting of the Association.

Membership includes the acceptance and support of the Association’s purpos- es, goals, Constitution and By-laws.

6.    Annual General Meeting

The existing Executive Committee shall call an Annual General Meeting on or before March 5th each year to consider the following:

a)   report on activities and events of the past year

b)    report on plans for the next year

c)    approval of amendments to the Constitution and By-laws if required

d)    election of Executive Committee positions as per By-laws

e)   approval of financial report

f)   approval of proposals / recommendations of the Executive Committee

g)    receive input on any matter related to softball activities.

Approval Date of this Constitution                                                               

TOURNAMENT PICTURES

Just posted in photos box:

The C Tournament and B ( Viper ) pictures. 

Look at 2020 C Tournament and 2020 Viper Tournament.

Great action shots !!!  ENJOY.  Remember,  you may make copies for your family and friends but nothing for commercial use.

2020 WINTER STANDINGS

"C"

                                                                             "B"

                                                                             

VDO Tournament

VDO Tournament in Mesa for 70 year olds - the team below won the tournament. Palm Creek #1

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

The Palm Creek Softball League is implementing a new League Management system/website and is looking to fill a volunteer Web Administrator position.  Softball league management system includes a website with League and team pages, and app’s that enable registration, payment, drafts, scheduling, scoring, stat’s and standings.  The Softball league management system includes a website with League and team pages, and app’s that enable registration, payment, drafts, scheduling, scoring, stat’s and standings. The person will become the expert on the system; support the implementation (through April 2020); assist content providers and users on an on-going basis; serve as the primary contact with the software service provider and troubleshoot as needed.  Time commitment will be 10-20 hours per week during implementation and approximately 10 hours per week October through March annually (some portion may be performed virtually).  No formal software experience required, but a computer aptitude, willingness to learn a new system and attention to detail will make the person successful in the position.  System training will be provided.

If interested, please contact Scott Ohrberg at 360-509-3772 or sohrberg59@gmail.com

"C" TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

NEW VIPER TOURNAMENT

                    VIPERS TOURNAMENT 
                      This Coming Weekend

         JAN 25 and 26 starting at 9am each day

Will Ron ( 4FR4HR2) fill the dog park with softballs?  Will our park manager ( Scott ) pitch a shut out?
Come out and cheer, root, applause, shout them to victory.. 

"C" and 70 TOURNAMENT

The silver sliders have a off site game on Friday and need to leave by 11 am.
With this in mind any ladies wanting to tryout for the tournament teams we will hold your tryouts at 9:30 Friday morning so you can leave on time and still party on the tryouts if you wish.


"C" tourney are as follows: At PalmCreek. Jan 31-Feb 1

And At Robson Ranch  2/14 and 2/15 Times TBA

70’
1/24 and 1/25 but double check with Harry as well on this .


Thank you,
John 701.730.0765

CHANGE IS COMING

FROM DAVE DINGWALL

Palm Creek Softball is excited to let you know that we will be using a softball league management system that is web based. This program will be slowly introduced this winter and will be fully operational by this fall.

The management system will allow for on line registrations, payment of dues, team rosters, emails to the players and coaches for important items such as games rained out just to name a few of the features. The most exciting part of the program is that it will do league scheduling, which up until now had been done manually.

The Executive would especially like to thank Scott and Andy Ohrberg for their hard work in doing the research of the various programs and recommending one that will make the league run more efficiently.

SOFTBALL PICTURES

Our volunteer camera people ( Tom Gottfried, Melody Osgood, and Jeff ( Stumpy ) Vaughn ) have been busy on the diamond taking some great photos of the PC teams in action.  Please feel free to copy/share them with your friends and family. Sorry, you may not send them to Sports Illustrated for the cover of their next edition.

TRYOUTS

ALL 70's and C Players

This year's 70’s and C  Tournament Team try outs  are on 
1-17-2020 at 10 am at the  ball field .
ANYONE interested in playing on a competitive tournament  team this year are welcome to try out for the teams.

Coaches for The teams are :

John Osgood “C”  Tournament Team
Harry Cowan “70’s” Tournament Team