BOSL NEWS - 2012
BOSL AGM Meeting Location Set
Thursday, October 25 @ 7:00pm sharp
at Tyandaga Golf Course (1265 Tyandaga Park Drive)
Please mark the date and join us all for the AGM
REMINDER:
Take Advantage of Our New 2013 EARLY Online Registration Discount!
New players AND returning players are eligible for our new online discount. If you register BEFORE
October 31, 2012...
Pay Only $250 - save $25 now!
Click here to start your registration.
If you have registered already and just want to pay online - click here
Thanks
Mike Porkolab
BOSL Annual General Meeting Reminder
To All BOSL Members:
Just a reminder that our Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 25th at 7pm sharp. Location is still TBA. We will advise you of the location by early next week.
Our call for nominations to be on the 2013 Board of Directors has yielded 9 individuals. As such, there will be no need for an election. Your 2013 Board of Directors will consist of John Andersen, Brian Blume, Scot Cameron, Brent Craigie, Michael Ciccone, Larry Gagnon, Jason Gerrity, Jim Hindley and Dale Latendresse. Thank you gentlemen for stepping forward to volunteer your time and efforts. Knowing everyone on this list as I do, it is safe to say that the league is in very good hands going forward.
There were no submissions brought forward with regard to By-Law changes, however, there are a number of rule change submissions that will be discussed and voted on at the meeting. A few rules of engagement though.
1) These rule submissions were brought forth by individuals in the league and not by the Board of Directors. So please keep this in mind when discussing the potential changes at the AGM (i.e. please show respect to those that put the submissions forward regardless if their ideas differ from yours)
2) There will be a brief discussion/debate prior to each submission being voted on. Motions to re-word any of the submissions will be considered and voted on if necessary before a vote on the rule change itself. To keep things moving, we will limit the discussion per rule change to 5 minutes so if you have a strong opinion one way or the other, please be as brief and concise as possible when you have the floor.
3) Attendance at the AGM is crucial. Simply put, if 25 guys show up (i.e. roughly 10% of the league), then those 25 will have a very big say as to what passes/does not pass. So please make every effort to attend and let’s get the attendance up and over the usual 45 or 50 that show up every year.
In closing, I will send out a full agenda 3 or 4 days before the AGM. But for now, please read the rule change submissions here.
Thanks
Mike Porkolab
Sept 26, 2012
End of Season Reminders
It's hard to believe that the 2012 BOSL season has come to an end!
Looking back it's been a successful year with the weather cooperating (we did manage to get the end of season tournament in!) , a fun golf tournament and I hope you agree, a great awards and banquet night.
In wrapping up this season, there are a few reminders...
Early Online Registration
Take advantage of these savings and register online before September 30th. That's this Sunday folks! Register through our website here
Don't forget that if you bring a new player into the league there's a QB's gift card in it for you...
Annual General Meeting
Thursday October 25th, 7pm. Location to be announced soon.
This is your opportunity to be heard and participate. Please make every effort to attend.
Unclaimed Banquet Prizes
There are still several unclaimed prizes from our event last weekend. Please be sure to check your prize tickets online here
On behalf of the board and myself, thank you to everyone for making this another great year in the BOSL!
Sept 10, 2012
Year End Tournament
To All BOSL Players/Families:
It seems like just yesterday that we were playing our first game of the year and, in the blink of an eye, the 2012 season has now come to a close.
First and foremost, a VERY big thank you to our Tournament Director, Larry Gagnon, for putting on such a fantastic closing weekend. Your decision on Saturday morning to push the games to a Noon starting time was instrumental in the weekend running so smoothly and your tireless efforts this weekend made it a weekend to remember for all of us. Also a special thank you to both Bill and Jean Gagnon for running the show in the bunker and to all of those players/umpires that volunteered their time throughout the weekend – your help was both needed and very much appreciated.
Congratulations to our Andy Smith Award winners, Big Drum. It is very rare that the Dave Little Award winners (1st Place in Regular Season) also win the Year-End Tournament – a difficult achievement to pull off to say the least. Scott, Joe and their entire team proved that they were, in fact, the best team of 2012. What can you say about the Door Dudes? They are proof that no matter where you are seeded in your POD (they were a #4 seed), that anything can, and usually does happen in the BOSL when an entire team pulls together at the right time. Well done Scott, Kevin and your teammates! Our very deserving Consolation Championship winners, Great Lakes Hydraulics, also had a tremendous weekend and won a hard fought final over perennial tournament power house, Jerry’s Automotive. Congratulations to Derek, Lee, Doug and Dave on leading your teams’ to success this weekend.
Just a friendly reminder to visit our website to register for the 2013 season. Our league fees have been drastically reduced on all levels and, as most of you know by now, we are currently transitioning to a fully automated/online environment where player applications/payments are concerned – so please take advantage of the one-time discounts in this area by registering and paying online by September 30th.
I would also like to once again call out for those that are interested in being a captain and/or board member in 2013 to please send me an e-mail at your earliest convenience – mike.p@l3mfreightsolutions.com – Our AGM is on October 25th and it is at this meeting that our 2013 Board of Directors will be elected. Shortly after (i.e. November/December), the decision on who our 16 sets of captains will be for the 2013 season will be made. The more options the better in this area.
Our annual Awards Banquet/Dance is fast approaching on September 22nd. If you have not already done so, please contact your team captains for tickets. We are getting very close to a sell out, so you will need to act quickly.
In closing, thank you once again to all those that helped to make this past season such a huge success both on and off the field. It won’t be long until we are lacing up our cleats and taking the field in May. Until then...
Yours truly,
Mike Porkolab
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Big Drum
Champions 2012: Roy Jones, Kerry Close, Bob Betker, Mike Nolan, Scott Sinclair (C), Jon Matthews, Carl Camilleri,Trevor Houston, Alex McVean, Brian Bishop, Joseph Vaz, Blake Ireland, Keegan Jones, Joe Serafini (C), Bill Johnson, Maurice Vanderhout |
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Great Lakes Hydraulics
Consolation Champions 2012: Rick McKay, Derek Lutz (C), John Campbell, Lee LaBonte (C), Randy Dake, John Arnold, Kyle Davidson, Gary Verdone, Doug Bennett, Russell Ross, Isidro Telo, Norm Poyton, Dave Ribhany, Keith Woudstra |
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Aug 22, 2012
Willard Pilatzke Memorial Award
"Oldtimer of the Year"
Willard G. Pilatzke was an active member in the league until his untimely death June 23, 1993 at the age of 71. He was an honourable member of our Royal Canadian Air Force and served during WW2. This award is given each year to the player who best exemplifies the “Spirit of the League”.
Please forward your nomination directly to me at jhindleybosl@gmail.com no later than Monday September 3rd to allow time for the ballots to be ready for the year end tournament.
Aug 22, 2012
Registration Savings
It is with much excitement that we introduce our new fee structure for next year. As well, we have introduced a new referral program where you are eligible for a $20 QB Gift certificate for every new member that you recruit to the League!
1) We have reduced our early registration fee to $250, a savings of $20. To qualify, register with accompanying online payment by October 31 this year or download a paper application and include a cheque dated October 31! But wait, see the next option below!!!
2) As a thank you for helping us in our transition to a completely on-line environment we have a SPECIAL ONE TIME DEAL!!!! Register with accompanying online payment by September 30 this year and pay only $230! That's right, $230. This price is our way of saying thank you for reducing the many hours it takes to process paper and cheque applications every year.
3) $275 after October 31. February 1 post-dated cheques accepted at this rate.
4) Each current member will receive a $20 QB's gift certificate when a new player (never played in our League before) joins and stays in the League until at least the mid-sason tournament (our traditional refund cut-off period). These certificates will be handed out at the mid-season tournament.
All registrations need to get into our online database – so by registering and paying online yourself you are saving us the work! Thanks.
Dale Latendresse, BOSL
July 4, 2012 - social update newsletter
BOSL at Half-Time
That’s 17 games through 2012 and not much has changed. Last season we lost Chappy (JJ) to an injury – hit in the head by a 144 core running to first. This season we lost Jason Gerrity (also on JJ) to another 144-core injury – running to second. At least he got further than Chappy did but it’s obviously open season on JJ players – maybe it’s the bright uniforms? I think they have a team batting helmet now... The doc recommended rest and relaxation for Jason - now recovering at some exotic beach for a few weeks so I’m writing to you in his absence.
Auction for Charity
100% of the proceeds of these donated auction items goes to our charity of the season – Community Living Burlington. So far we’ve raised at least $240 for them so if you have any crap lying around that you think someone is crazy enough to want – let us know and we will try auctioning it off. Current item is a foursome at Tyandaga Golf and upcoming items include Ti-Cat tickets for a BC game (donated by Porky), a twosome at Muskoka Bay Golf (donated by Brent Craigie), Furnace/Duct Cleaning gift cert (donated by Amerispec) and a Carline Muffler Exhaust repair gift cert. Thanks everyone. How do I get in to bid? Fast way if you forgot to keep your ID/PW is to email me for your username then click on the player login off the homepage and reset your p/w. It’s too easy.
Slo-Pitch Players can’t Golf
This is precisely why we are auctioning off the foursome at Tyandaga so that you can learn to play before our golf day! The BOSL Golf Day is coming (August 18, 2012 ) so please click here to register yourself and friends so that we can properly plan out your day. Rumour has it we will have prizes for the Worst Combined Score and for the Worst Dressed and maybe even the Closest to Mark Flood’s team score... but other than that it’s just fun to all go out for a day together.
Weather or Not
We don’t have floods or tornados – just a little burnt grass and a few 7-inning games – we introduced 7 inning max games on some of the hot days as a precaution. We will let all Captains know in advance as usual and post that news on the website in advance. Thanks for your patience as running a league is never easy or perfect. (no-show players, no-show umps, rain or heat or lights not working, bugs) if it’s not one thing there’s a new challenge and you’ve been great helping us all work together through it.
Special Olympics Favour
OK great so you have kept reading – thanks! The Special Olympics players have asked us if there are any BOSL players that would like to act as Umpires for their ball tournament happening at Sherwood on Saturday, July 21. Just a couple games with no pay but it would look so good on your resume!! No experience necessary. Just looking for friendly people to join them. Each volunteer will only be asked to do 2 games (i.e. roughly 3 or 4 hours of your time)
Awards
Don’t forget that we always celebrate the end of every season with a boring awards show, a fantastic dinner and dance. This year will be the first ever Live Band at the awards show. They will probably get started playing after we’ve all handed out the awards to Big Drum and CBBR J- more on the dance/awards night later. The band is called Banned From Heaven and they are at http://bannedfromheaven.com/ -- seriously guys this band is amazing and they just make it a lot of fun for everyone – can’t wait!! We need new awards though – I personally would like to see an award for the Most Forgiving Pitcher and possibly an award for the top 10 slowest runners in the league!! ideas? Click here...
Thanks guys - Scot Cameron (worst odds-bookie ever)
June 15, 2012 - social update newsletter
BOSL Mid Season Tournament - FUN
While we are cleaning out our storage area for the tournament we will also be bringing out some equipment that we no longer use.
That equipment will be set out for sale under the pavilion.
Items for sale include:
-the old blue rapid setup tents,
-patio umbrellas,
-classic aluminum bats.
All proceeds from the sale will go to our charity. So, make sure everyone brings some cash in case they see something they like.
As a reminder there will be 50/50 draws each day (including Friday night).
Tickets are 1 for $2 or 3 for $5
June 8, 2012 - social update newsletter
BOSL Mid Season Tournament - FREE MASSAGES
Join us under the pavillion for free massages and therapeutic assessments, including chiro, physio and athletic therapy. June 16, 2012 11:00 am to 3:00 pm - courtesy of Total Health Link and Progressive Sports Medicine
May 25, 2012 - social update newsletter
BOSL 2012 Charity Information
You the membership have spoken! As a result, this year's BOSL charity initiatives will be focused toward one organization. We will still be hosting a variety of events including the ever popular Year End Dinner, Dance and Awards and the BOSL fun golf day. This year will feature something new, the BOSL Charity Auction...more information can be found about this year’s charity organization and the BOSL Charity Auction below. |
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2012 Season Charity
In keeping with our honoured tradition of giving back to the community, this year the BOSL has partnered with Community Living Burlington in an effort to help enrich the quality of life, and promote community integration of individuals who have a developmental disability. Community Living Burlington is Burlington’s oldest and largest non-profit organization which currently provides services and support to approximately 350 children and adults within the Burlington community.
To learn more about this organization please visit http://www.clburlington.ca/ |
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BOSL On-line Charity Auction
At the request of the membership, this year's charity fundraising will be less assertive yet hopefully fun and rewarding! The BOSL website now features an on-line auction system where each week will feature new items available to bid on. 100% of the proceeds will go to the BOSL Giving Back to the Community charity this year.
You can check out the BOSL Charity Auction at http://www.bosl.ca/auction.htm
NOTE: You will receive your login name and password within a separate email soon! You will need this information to login in a bid on items and it will also be your BOSL login for registration each season |
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May 24, 2012
Tournament Committee
I am looking for three or four members that wish to help with the planning and execution of the June and September tournaments. The job should not require more than 20 hours of your time all season. let us know if you would like to help out.
Tournament Volunteers Duties
The tournament needs about 20 volunteers to make the event run smoothly. I have the bunker and beer management covered. I still need people to lay out the diamonds, set up tents, move equipment etc. Please let me know which days and times you are available to help. If you help out with the setup on Friday Mike Porkolab will buy you a beer.
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May 5, 2012
Volunteers needed
Emily Huang, who spoke at out Opening Stag Night, is looking for some help....
Community Living Burlington's 32nd Walk'n Roll
CLB is looking for volunteers to help on Saturday May 12the with the many marshal jobs on the 1km and 2km trail that they need volunteers for.
For more information, please visit the Walk'n Roll website and fill out the volunteer application form located in the volunteers section (about 2/3rds down the page) or click here Volunteer Registration
You can also contact Emily Directly at:
Emily Huang
Manager of Fundraising
Community Living Burlington
3057 Mainway, Burlington ON., L7M 1A1
289-337-5395
fundraising@clburlington.ca
Community Living Burlington – www.clburlington.ca
As always, If you have any suggestion, questions or would like to help out by participating on a social committee please email news@bosl.ca
May 1, 2012
BOSL 2012 Stag and Sponsor Night:
As a reminder, tonight Tuesday May 1st at 7pm is our 2012 Stag night. Come on out and meet your fellow team mates, pickup your uniforms and learn about this years "Giving Back to the Community" partner Community Living Burlington.
Snacks and bar service will be available.
Don't forget that Corbetts Source for Sports will be on hand with a variety of equipment and apparel available for sale at excellent prices.
Bring your new or previously unregistered bat and have it registered while there. As a reminder Only S.P.O.A. approved bats (BPF of 1.20 or less) are allowed. These are ASA , not the USSSA standards.
Date: Tuesday May 1st
Time: 7pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
828 Legion Road
Burlington
Ontario
L7S 1T6
Map Link
If you have any suggestion, questions or would like to help out by participating on a social committee please email news@bosl.ca
April 18, 2012
BOSL 2012 Social Update
The 2012 season of the BOSL is less than 3 short weeks away and our opening stag night is in less than 2 weeks!
BOSL 2012 Stag and Sponsor Night:
Please join us Tuesday May 1st at 7pm for an opportunity to meet your fellow team mates, pickup your uniforms, meet some of our sponsor, and learn about this years "Giving Back to the Community" partner Community Living Burlington.
Light munchies and bar service will be available.
But wait, that's not all...
Corbetts Source for Sports will be on hand with a variety of equipment and apparel available for sale at excellent prices.
Have your own bat?
If you have a new bat or unregistered bat from previous years, you must have it approved and registered before using it. Bring your bat and have it registered while there. As a reminder Only S.P.O.A. approved bats (BPF of 1.20 or less) are allowed. These are ASA, not the USSSA standards.
Date: Tuesday May 1st
Time: 7pm
Location: Royal Canadian Legion
828 Legion Road
Burlington
Ontario
L7S 1T6
Map Link
As your social director, fun and fellowship are of the up-most importance. If you have any suggestion, questions or would like to help out by participating on a social committee please email news@bosl.ca
Jan 6, 2012
To All BOSL Members:
For those veteran BOSL members, you know of our league’s contributions to many charities over the years and hope that our new members join us in embracing this tradition.
At the 2011 AGM , the league membership provided feedback that rather than multiple charities with predetermined targets, the league should focus on a single charity and endeavour to do our utmost to raise what we can. The BOSL board has adopted this feedback and as always is looking for suggestions from within our membership for worthy causes (I have already received a couple suggestions!).
I would ask that you forward any suggestions directly to me at news@bosl.ca, with the name & brief description of the charity, by January 22nd.
Yours truly,
Mike Porkolab
BOSL President
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