The first meeting of the Carlisle Little League was held December 9th, 1969, at the Lions Building. President Dick Bruckman called the meeting to order at 4:00 pm. Wes Finch gave the treasurer's report. Total disbursements were $1420.81 leaving a balance of $1063.36 as of Dec 1, 1969. The president passed an agenda sheet out and several items were discussed.

1.) Purchase orders should be printed so that the treasurer can record all money spent.

2.) The treasurer will purchase all equipment and other necessary items.

3.) By-laws shall be set up for this organization.

4.) A secretary and treasurer's report shall be given at each meeting.

5.) A schedule needs to be set up for try out dates. Major team will be chosen first, then minors.

6.) Discussion was held on whether a boy should go from Pee Wees to Majors. After much discussion the subject was dropped.

7.) An inventory of equipment should be made. It seems we have been losing a large amount of equipment.

8.) A clinic was suggested to teach people how to keep score. It was suggested we have an official scorer for Pee Wee ball games.

9.) Preparation for the 4th of July could be made now. Susggestion for building a portable booth, to be used each year.

10.) Rules definitely need to be consistent throughout Pee Wee games.

11.) The park was discussed. It seems we could do much repair work. Bruckman will go to the city council with a list of repairs we'd like to make such as: chain link fence for backstop, fill dirt, gravel, tile, new benches, roof, wire and paint for the dugouts, paint for the bleachers and railing for the back and sides, paint for concession stand, bulbs need replacing in the lights, possibility of using city equipment.

The president made the following appointments to committees:

Tryouts and team placement: Bob Madison, Al Keul

Organizational Structure: Priscilla Gray, Dick Bruckman

Sponsor's Fee: Priscilla Gray

Equipment Inventory: Wes Finch, Al Keul

Umpires, Scorekeeping and News: George Ethel, Bob Madison, and Dick Bruckman

Fund Raising: Orville Barbee

Concession Stand: Don Sones, George Ethel

Trophies and Awards: Larry McCauley, George Ethel

It was voted to meet every third Sunday at 4:00 p.m. We will meet once a month August through April. At the April meeting we will decide about meetings in May, June and July. It may be necessary to have more meetings during these months. Don Sones was appointed chairman for a coaches committee with Al Keul assisting. Discussion on Pony league being started. No decision made. Meeting Adjourned--Priscilla Gray  top

     The second meeting of the Carlisle Little League was held Jan 18, 1970 at the Lions building. Those present were Bruckman, Finch, Gooch, McCaulley, Ethel, Barbee, Hutchison, Sones, Madison and Keul. Meeting was called to order at 3:15 p.m. Agenda sheets were passed out. The agenda was approved. Secretary's report given and approved as read. A motion to add Ray Hutchison to the fundraising committee was made by Sones, seconded and carried. The treasurer's report was given noting a balance of $1063.36. President Bruckman then asked for committee reports. Priscilla Gray has drafted articles and by-laws which will be presented at a later date. Priscilla Gray has written a letter, which will be mailed to prospective sponsors asking them to participate this year, if they so desire. The question was asked, how to charge the sponsors fees? Either a flat rate ($30.00) or simply let the sponsor pay for the t-shirts as in the past. It was noted in the past the sponsor was asked to buy however many shirts as needed for each team. One team might have 18 boys while another team might have 15. The question being asked, Is that fair to sponsors? It was decided to get an estimation on the shirts before making a definite decision on fees. Also to purchase the shirts through the treasurer instead of the sponsor paying for them directly. Should we try colored shirts? It was mentioned the Lions Club were the main sponsors of Little League. A motion by Madison to table the discussion until next meeting was seconded and carried. Finch will get cost estimates to be presented at that time. Four proposals for tryout dates were submitted. Plan B was accepted with Plan D as an alternate. Under plan B, Majors will try out April 1-6; Intermediates April 7-11; Minors April 13-17; Pee Wee April 18-23. Plan D deletes Intermediates. Major tryouts April 1-6; Minors April 7-11; Pee Wee's April 13-17. Motion by Sones to accept Plan B was seconded and carried. Sign up date would be set for Sat, March 14, 1970 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. and Sat. March 21, 1970 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Lions building. A motion by Madison to accept and approve the dates was seconded and carried. Application forms to be printed in the Carlisle Citizen with extra copies available at the Superindent's office at school and also at the registration site. Each player must have their completed application form accepted before he's allowed to take part in tryouts. Pee Wee placement procedure--names put in a hat and drawn by coaches according to a pre-determined rotation system. An inventory was read and needs will be calculated and prices obtained to be presented at the next meeting. Eleven new Major uniforms are still not turned in. The PA system does not work? Motion made by Barbee to accept report was seconded and carried. A complete Pee Wee schedule was presented and passed around for all present to read. It was tabled until next meeting due to time. It was recommended to keep one official scorebook to be signed by both coaches and umpire after each game and to be kept in the concession stand at all times. The visiting team would be the official scorer and will announce the game over the PA system. We will organize a seminar for mothers to learn scorekeeping. Each coach will report score of game and each week show league standings in local paper. The home team would be responsible for operation of the stand each game. Some additional shelves should be built. Dan laid out possible plan to sell hot dogs, coffee, snow cones, etc. The question: Is it all really worth that much more work? Discussion and tabled until another meeting. A collapsible stand costing from $75-$100 was approved. The committee has tentative plans and will begin as soon as possible. Fourth of July projects were discussed and in addition to the booth and watch raffle, approval was given to allocate from the treasure a maximum of $100 for additional prizes from which tickets will be sold. Also an incentive plan for little leaguers selling tickets. Each player selling his first 25 tickets will win a baseball and each player to sell his first 50 tickets will win a bat. A guess as to how many bottle caps in barrel contest--winner's prize-- stereo tape player, tickets to sell at $0.25 a piece. All recommendations approved by a motion from Madison was seconded and approved. Dan has contacted several prospective coaches and assistants and will have a clearer picture at the next meeting. Old business was brought up. Bruckman attended the council meeting to ask for their help in refurbishing the park. The council asked for a dollar amount. Bruckman read letter stating amount of $416.00 which was approved and he will submit this to the city council at their next meeting. Pony league was voted as not interested. Not enough time to organize, seems we have our hands full with Little League Baseball. New Business: It was suggested the Pee Wees name be changed to Little Leaguers however no decision was made. Scoreboard at park should be moved. How many diamonds do new park facilities have? Meeting Adjourned.--Wes Finsh- Sec. Pro Tem  top

     Present: Bruckman, Gray, Gooch, Barbee, McCauley, Finch, Sones, Ethell, Briseno, Keul, Gladson. The regular meeting of the Carlisle Little League was called to order by president Bruckman. Geoge Ethel made a motion to approve the agenda. Motion carried. Bob Brierly came to discuss the new park. There are to be two ballfields. One little league field and one softball field. These are to be included in the first stage of development. Much discussion with many questions being answered. Bruckman asked Mr. Brierly to keep us informed on progress. Schedule for tryouts approved as read. The new by-laws were passed out. Gooch made a motion to wait until next meeting to accept them. Motion seconded and carried. This will give everyone a chance to read them. Wes Finch gave a report on cost of shirts. We can buy colored shirts with lettering for $1.75. Each team needs approximately 20 shirts. Al Keul made a motion to charge boys for hats and ask sponsors for $35.00. Motion seconded and carried. The secretary is to write sponsors asking them if they would like to participate this year, and also thank them for being sponsors last year. No report on tryouts and team placement. Wes Finch gave a report on uniforms and equipment. The helmets could be repaired for $0.50 a snap and $.0.50 a strap. If we buy all equipment from Van Ginkels we can get a discount. There will be a bag bought for each team and al equipment they need. These will be assigned to each coach and it shall be his responsibility to take care of the same. Wes Finch recommended the following equipment be purchased: 12 dozen balls, 3 cather's mitts, 2 masks, and possibly a chest protector. Gooch made a motion to purchase this equipment at a cost of app. $400. Motion seconded and carried. Discussion on purchasing a turn table for the PA system. After a short discussion the subject was tabled. Larry McCaulley passed out a well organized schedule and commented on it. Ethel would like a clinic set up in April for mothers and coaches on scorekeeping. Sones reported on concessions. Everything can be bought at Super Value for cost plus 5% handling charge. One mother from each team will be responsible for their teams turn at running the stand. Barbee had nothing to report on fundraising. McCauley gave his report on trophies and awards. Motion was made by Sones, and seconded to give a sponsor's trophy for 1st in league play. Individual trophies for 1st and 2nd place teams in league play and ribbons for the 3rd, 4th and 5th place teams in league play. Sponsors trophy for 1st in tourney play and ribbons for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th in tourney play. Bruckman met with the city council, and they agreed to pay for park repairs. The cost would be $416.10. The work will be done as soon as weather permits by the little league. Ronald Ellison, park commisssioner has asked for a schedule of little league used of the field. The Jaycees are to have the practice field in condition soon. A short discussion was held on a bigger equipment storage area and a place that would be dry. Ethel made a motion meeting to be adjourned.--Priscilla Grey, Secretary.  top

     The regular meeting of the Carlisle Little Leaguers was called to order March 22, 1970 at 4:10 PM with the following people present: Bruckman, Gray, Finch, Keul, Madison, McCauley, Sones, Gooch, Ethell, Isley, Miller, Squire, Campbell, Kuhl, L. Lane, M. Lane, Abel, Duke, J. Janes, C. Janes and Ellison. The agenda sheet was passed out. Madison made a motion to accept the agenda with additions and omissions. Motion seconded and carried. The secretary's report was read and approved as corrected. The treasurer report was given. Receipts during March--$140 sponsors fees, $356 registration fees which gives a balance on hand and in the bank of $1594.36. Introductions were next as new faces were present. The by-laws were read. Gooch made a motion to change Article VII ammendments. It shall now read, "2/3 vote of membership" instead of "simple majority of membership". Motion seconded and carried. A short discussion on clarification of membership was held. Madison asked if two meetings a month were necessary April through June. It was decided to change the by-laws to read, "this organization shall meet the 3rd Sunday of each month, with special meetings called by the president as deemed necessary. Motion by Madison and seconded to accept the by-laws as read and corrected. Motion carried. The sponsors fees with the exception of one have been turned in. Keul gave a report on the sign up. 39 boys registered March 14th and 50 boys registered the 21st of March. We have a total of 89 boys for the 1970 season. Bruckman commended Madison for his work on the registration forms. It was the contention of the committee that more boys were contacted by using the forms. Ethell volunteered to hold a registration in Avon on Sat. March 28th. It seems we didn't have too many boys sign up from Avon. Five-Sisters Cafe and Miller's Barber shop have asked to be put on the future list for sponsors. The shirts have been ordered and hats to match. All equipment has been ordered and the PA is being fixed. Finch and Bruckman looked at the helmets once more and decided it would be a waste of money to have them repaired. Some are in deplorable condition. Twelve new helmets will be purchased. New bases have been bought. The cost of the bases and fittings are $13.95 a set. $19.00 for fittings a set. Barbee has worked some on tickets for the 4th of July. McCauley had nothing to report on trophies and awards. Sones gave his report on coaches. We have all the assistant coaches we need. Before the end of his report he had all but one head coach for Little Leaguers. They are as follows:

Majors Al Keul, Larry McCauley
Players: Tommy Thompson, Jeff Finch, Mike Penick, David Turner, Duane Schuman, Mike Massey, Don Greable, Doug McCauley, Bob Gray, Doug Gladson, Danny Rice, Tom Williams, Randy Kain, Randy Nesler, John Gregory.

Minors Bob Madison, Don Sones, Dick Smith
Players: Kent Barbee, Tom Brierly, Craig Finch, Jeff Foust, Rob Gatcherl, Roger Gray, Keeny Hook, Chris Kappelman, Steve Larsen, Gregg Leverich, Chris Palar, Mike Sinclair, Scott Sones, Dennis Thompson, Larry Trumbo.

Intermediates John Overton, Roger Abel
Players: Tom Deskin, John Hutchinson, Marty Berg, Doug Heston, Jerry Jones, Brian Snodgrass, Allen Fife, Ricky Campbell, Robert Miller, Rick Dainty, David Squire, Doug Baldridge, David Kulla, Brian Selin.

Cardinals (red) Les Lane, Marion Lane
Players: Jeff Lamb, Jon Sheldahl, Dale Fitzgerald, Randy Pegram, Tandy Grosnickle, Billy Schreck, Kurt Shepard, Joe Goode, Stephen Freel, Jeff Janes, Del Halterman, Bill Halterman.

Orioles (orange) Goorge Ethel, Larry Keeney
Players: Hugh Palar, Duane Adamson, Robert Johnston, Tony Powers, Chris Walker, Danny Prohaska, Larry Keeney, Cyrus Gavitt, Kevin Konrad, Richard Parker, Dee Keul, Joel See, Gregory Graham.

Yankees (blue) Jim Duke, Condon Kuhl
Players: Tobin Wyckoff, Jeff Gregory, Timmy Deskin, Ronnie Van Vleet, Jody Galloway, Jeff Selin, Doug Duke, Mike Kuhl, Jim Britt, Kyle Wyckoff, Doug Adamson, Bradley Hupke.

Dodgers (gold) Dwight Isley, Bob Campbell, Joe Smith
Players: David Campbell, Bruce Hupke, Bruce Klingensmith, Mike Gooch, Bob Nienke, Larry Nelson, Richard Wood, Steven Miller, Timmy Russell, Mike Reynolds, Allan Shepard, Curt Snodgrass, Terry Harding.

Old business was next. Mr Brierly had not reported anything to Bruckman on park progress. However Roland Ellison was at our meeting and told us the Federal Goevernment had approved the funds for the park. The softball field will be completed first, for obvious reasons. However, the little league field will be graded at the same time as the softball field. Gooch asked if we shouldn't salvage the back stop at the old field at the school house. The back stop belongs to the Little Leaguers. Bruckman appointed Gooch to look into this matter. Maybe the Lutheran church could use the material on their field. We have used their field many times for batting practice. Mr. Roland Ellison, park commissioner, was present to decide who got the concession stand. Mrs. Robbins failed to show for our meeting, so Mr. Ellison told us we could have the stand. Gooch asked Ellison if the city would object to Carlisle having a tournament. Mr. Ellison felt the city would OK such a tournament. Sones has contacted Super Value and got a list of best selling candy bars. he has purchased some candy. The Pepsi will be gotten through Jack Schrier and popcorn through Hawkeye. Sones will have notices made to send home with each boy to explain the working situation at the stand. Don and Judy will take care of scheduling people to work and calling them ahead of time. Majors, Minors and Intermediate parents will be included also. Bruckman, McCauley and Briseno attended the SE Polk 12 and under meeting. The intermediate program is definitely in. The Majors can carry a maximum of 15 players and minimum of 13 players. They will have 8-12 year olds and 7-11 year olds. Minors can carry a maximum of 20 players - minimum of 13. These also will be 10-12 year olds. Each community will elect a representative to form a board to govern the SE Polk 12 and under league. Madison made a motion that The Vice President of our association will automatically be this representative. Seconded and carried. Madison, keul and Bruckman made up a list of boys who registered and put them in the category that they felt they belonged. Gooch felt any boy who qualified for Majors, according to age should have a change to tryout. Much discussion. Gooch made a motion that all 11-12 year olds be given a chance to tryout for Majors. Seconded and carried. Tryouts for Minors will be those boys cut from Majors and all other 10 year olds. Tryouts for Intermediates will be cuts from Minors. Twelve year olds cannot pitch on minor or intermediate teams. 11-12 year olds cannot pitch for Little Leaguers. Ethel made a motion that Little Leaguer games start at 5:30 p.m. with no innings starting after 7:15 unless field is not in condition. In such a case, no inning can be started after 1 hour and 45 minutes from starting time. Seconded and carried. Bruckman asked the group about purchasing a pitching machine. A new one cost between $250-$300. We can buy a used one that they are asking $100-$150 for. Gooch made a motion that Bruckman look into purchasing the machine and to use his own judgement on price. Seconded and carried. Gooch made a motion to adjourn. -- Priscilla Gray - Secretary  top

     The regular meeting of the Carlisle Little Leaguers was called to order at 4:15 p.m. by vice president Goerge Gooch. Les Lane made a motion to accept the agenda as corrected. Bob Lee, Jack Schrier and Terry Lee were at the meeting to settle any conflicts with Scout Camp and ball games. Weekend campouts will be no problem. Mr. Lee wanted the boys to play in their ball games and then go to scout activities. The camp dates will be June 14th through June 20th. Mr. Lee wants to know a week in advance, the names of boys who will be playing ball. If he has this list and parents are there to pick the boys up they may leave at 1 p.m. Barbee asked Schrier if the Pepsi truck would be available for July 4th. Schrier assumed so, but will check on it. Back to the agenda; Secretary's report was read and accepted as corrected. The treasurer's report was given. $16.00 was turned in on late registrations. Five-sisters Maidrite will replace DX as a sponsor. Barbee made a motion to accept the treasurer's report. Motion carried. Goodhue's would like to be put on the list of sponsors. Keul reported all the equipment is in bags and the coaches may pick them up at his house. Barbee has the tickets ordered for July 4th. A sample ticket was shown. 5000 tickets are ordered instead of the 4000, as the price is the same. It was suggested the free drawing tickets on the cartridge tape player be given as prizes at the stand. Barbee and Bruckman attended the Lions meeting concerting the 4th of July. Each group having a stand will donate $10.00 per stand. This money will be used to pay for the fireworks. The little leaguers are committed to 2 ball games during the celebration. One game at 8 pm on the 3rd and 2 pm on the 4th. McCauley had nothing to report on trophies and awards. Under old business, coaches were asked to go through their scorebooks and see if Brian Brown and Steve Rhoten had been paid for last season. Jim Briseno had mentioned that he would umpire all pee wee games for $5.00/game. Keul made a motion that we ask Jim to do this. Motion carried. As of now there are 93 boys registered. At the SE Polk meeting it was decided the Major, Minor, Intermediate tournament will be held at Bondurant in 1970, Mitchelville in 1971 and Carlisle in 1972. A pitching machine has been given to our organization by Richard Grassmickle. The other pitching machine has gone back to the owners. Gooch told us that we may use the field at the school anytime as long as the high school girls were not using it. Problems with the women's team were discussed. All coaches are to turn in a list of their boys names, ages and birth dates. Work day at the park will be April 25th at 9 am. The Pee Wee players were divided into 1st year players and 2nd year players and drawn for. There will be 4 teams of Pee Wee's this year.-- Priscilla Gray, Secretary  top

     The regular meeting of the Carlisle Little League was called to order at 4:30 pm by president Bruckman. The agenda was approved. Secretary's report was read and approved. Wes Finch gave the treasurer's report and indicated several bills had been paid. Report as given was accepted. In as much as Bruckman, Finch, Keul and Madison were the only members present, no action was taken on any of the discussion and with the exception of paying umpires for the first half of the Little League season. Discussion concerning National affiliation with Little League was held. Feelings being that under present arrangement there was no incentive to go beyond local tournament. Question arose as to what happens to a particularly good team that may merit district or state recognition. Bruckman is to secure a manual which explains qualifications for membership. Some discussion given to possible attempts to relocate activities in an area that is affiliated nationally. Some discussion concerning procurement of smaller helmets. This to be investigated. An awards banquet was discussed with further discussion scheduled for our next meeting. Pro-comments centered around more formal presentation of awards earned and training boys to respond in a formal atmosphere. Con-comments directed at extensive work to present program. The informal discussion was enjoyed by those present. Meeting adjouned. - Dick Bruckman - Pro-Tem.  top

     The regular meeting of the Carlisle Little League was called to order at 4:10 p.m. by President Bruckman. Those present were Bruckman, Finch, Barbee, Gray, Isley, Squire, Ethell, Miller, Overton, Keul, McCauley, and M. Lane. Motion by Barbee to accept the agenda was seconded and carried. Secretary's report read and approved. Wes Finch gave the treasurer's report. The balance as of 06/14/70 is $723.87. This year $667.38 has been spent on our baseball program. The treasurer's report was approved as given. There was no report to give on uniforms and equipment or the concession stand. Barbee reported on the 4th of July. There were over 5000 tickets out. The stand is built and Orville is to be commended on a fine job. Don Squire has offered to store the stand after the 4th. There was much discussion on trophies and awards. Al Keul made a motion to give trophies to each boy on the Intermediates, Minors or Majors if they should win first place in the tournament. Motion carried. Wayne Makeefe was at our meeting. Mr. Makeefe would like to take pictures of our teams. The price would be $2.25/boy. This will include a 5x7 team photo and a 3.5x5 individual pose. They will be in color and in a folder. Everyone seemed in favor of having the pictures taken. Under old business, Bruckman told us the City Council has agreed to pay all bills incurred in repairing the park. New business was next on the agenda. Dick brought up affiliating with National Little League Association. He has sent for the manual. After much discussion, the group voiced favorable comments on affiliation. This will be voted upon at a later meeting. The awards banquet was discussed. Several ideas were discussed. Everyone felt we didn't have the time to carry it out this year. It will be put under major projects for next year. A motion by Gray to present awards to the Little Leaguers after the final tournament game in July. Motion carried. Projects for next year were discussed and are as follows: new concession stand, more chain link for the outfield, and awards banquest. Meeting adjourned. --Priscilla Gray, Secretary  top