2019 LVSSA/SSUSA World Masters          September 19-October 5

2019 Fall Classic Women's Tournament  November 9-10

2019 AWS Las Vegas Worlds                             December 4-6

2020 Southwest Championships                    April 21-26               

Click here for Registration and More Information!        

The schedule for the  October - December 2019 Board Meetings are:

When:    Thursday, Oct. 24 at 1:00 pm

                   Thursday, Nov. 14 at 1:00 pm

                   Thursday, Dec. 12 at 1:00 pm

 Where:  Skinny Dugan's Casino/Lounge

                     4127 West Charleston Blvd.

Agenda:  Will be posted to the  Document Collector and the Forms - Documents 2 section and a message will be sent out via e-mail to all members.

All Members are welcomed!

Please note this clarification to the 9/18/2019 email regarding Elite Sports.  Elite Sports (Carlos Vega) requested that two members of our board not make any contact with him regarding a dispute over the dismissal of Robert Hardman. The LVSSA BOD’s has decided “it” as a whole, will NOT interact or do business with Elite Sports. This does not affect our LVSSA membership; feel free to patronize Elite Sports.  We continue our partnership with SSUSA, CEO Terry Hennessey and all vendors at these events.

Thanks,

Laurie

LVSSA 2019 ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBER POSITIONS

To:   All of the LVSSA members

This year our by-laws require that we hold an election for positions both elected by the membership and appointed by the Board of Directors by October 31st. Any member may apply for the positions outlined below by submitting written notice of their intent to run along with an outline of their qualifications to any of the committee representatives.. The nomination applications and information should be submitted prior to October 10th.

 The committee reps are George Kuehnel (over 65); Rod Adams (under 65) and Louise Freiheit (Ladies Rep), or for your convenience, they may be submitted to any Board member.  The following are the positions that are open for nomination:

VICE PRESIDENT:  The Vice President is the successor to the President if during his/her elected term he/she is unable to continue in the position.  Vice President is the overseer of all recreational activities by the association, i.e. general membership, non tournament. Responsible for recreational play, discipline, banquet and assigned activities from the Board. Nominee should have prior experience as a committee chairman or director. Vice President is a voting member of the Board and is elected by the Board of Directors. The President nominates a candidate at a meeting following the general election, the Board may also nominate a candidate. Election will be held at a Board meeting following the general elections. This position requires a majority of the full Board of Directors.

TOURNAMENT COORDINATOR/ DIRECTOR: Organizes all LVSSA/SSUSA tournaments. Works closely with team representatives and team managers. President nominates a candidate. The Board of Directors may also nominate a candidate. Election is at a Board meeting following the general election. Term is for 2 years.

TOURNAMENT REPRESENTATIVE: Works with managers, club members, and coordinates field maintenance assignments for teams. Works with teams to be in compliance with all LVSSA rules. Reviews and approves payments from the teams stipend account. Will be the lead person for organizing and recruiting new teams. President nominates a candidate, the Board of Directors also may nominate a candidate. Election is at a Board meeting following the general election. Term is for 2 years.

LADIES REPRESENTATIVE: Responsible to the Board to oversee the Ladies program and the growth of the membership. Sits on Board committees when assigned. The Ladies Rep should be available during play/practice sessions to answer questions or concerns and present them to the Board when applicable. Advise secretary of Goodwill/Welfare concerns. Coordinates the Ladies participation in LVSSA events to include Elections, Banquet, and Flag Day etc. The term will be for 2 years and the nominations, candidates, and the elections will be from the Lady members only.

AT LARGE REPRESENTATIVE:   The AT-Large Rep is elected by the Board of Directors. Any member may apply or be nominated. This position will be filled on an as needed basis to help with certain responsibilities or   assigned specific duties designated by the Board of Directors .The Board of Directors may also nominate a candidate. Election will be held at a Board meeting after the general election. The position requires the full majority approval of the Board.

There is a lot of work throughout the year to make us a better organization. I would like to invite all of you to get involved. Come to a meeting, give us your thoughts, you might have a skill to help us improve or volunteer to sit on a committee. Remember, this is OUR club, and together we can take LVSSA to the next level.

Thanks,

George Kuehnel

https://lvssa.sportngin.com/register/form/898884825

RULES COMMITTEE

• Mike Hula and Felix Mendiola are the LVSSA liaisons with SSUSA on the rules.   Please read the article above concerning communication  with Mike and Felix and visit our "Rules" link above for the rules process.

2019 MEMBERSHIP 

• As of 9/1/2019 - 338 members (including honorary) have registered for 2019 - 45 members above 2018 - THANKS!  If you have not already, please register by going to the "Become a Member" page.  Only $40 for Men and $30 for the Ladies for the remainder of  2019.  

MERCHANDISE

• Check out our new sponsor "Senior Softball Life"!  Also, we  have Dudley products under "Merchandise".    Login to your LVSSA account, mouse over Merchandise, click on Bats, Bat Bags, Batting Gloves or LVSSA Patches.   "Available Inventory" has been added to the "Merchandise" page and lists what LVSSA has in stock right now!   Contact Jim Whipple to order.    

CALENDAR UPDATED

• The calendar has been updated through October with new game start times.  Go to Calendar above.

POSTED TO THE "DOCUMENT COLLECTOR" and "FORMS-"DOCUMENTS 2" SECTION and LINK ABOVE:

• AUGUST 2019 BOARD MEETING MINUTES 
• SEPTEMBER 2019 BOARD MEETING AGENDA
• APRIL 2019 GOODWILL/WELFARE/ON-THE-MEND REPORT

NEXT BOARD MEETING

• Thursday,  October 24,  2019 at 1 pm at Skinny Dugan's.  The Agenda will be posted to the Document Collector and Documents 2 page. 

LVSSA ANNUAL BANQUET

• Wednesday, November 13th from 6-9pm
• Elks Lodge  at 4100 West Charleston Ave. (Across from Skinny Dugan's)
• Cash Bar
• Flyer Posted Above

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

5              “Rudy” Escamilla

                “Nat” Rinato

8              Dave Pasos

                Roger “Rabbit” Rasch

                Annie Tucker

9              Mike Swank

10           Kathy Hawk

11           Christina Jenkins

12           Darcie Yakubik

13           Louise Freiheit

                “Joe” Pellegrino

14           Don Cossey

15           John Meng

                Dominic Vittori

16           Roger Ogden

                Nicholas Rihaldy

18           Eric Prevost

21           James DeGroot

                Terry Grangetto

                Don Sobieray

23           Marco Caldana

24           Norman Anderson

26           Rick Denton

                Gary Gosz

                Karen Osborn

29           “Bob” Rink

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Mike Hula and Felix Mendiola are the LVSSA liaisons with Senior Softball on the Rules.  If you have a rule issue, please send Mike an e-mail at mike.hula@hotmail.com/felxmendiola52@gmail.com with the question or suggestion, and they can either supply an answer and/or forward on to the Chairman of the Rules Committee to have it added to the agenda for December. (FYI - he CC's the writer when it's forwarded to the chairman, so they know it's been added).   

You can also see Mike or Felix at the field and he'll write it down and forward it to the agenda.   For the entire process, click the Rules link above.   Thanks.    

Paul Ruben

We send Paul Ruben get well wishes as he recovers and returns home from Sunrise after heart surgery.

Know of an LVSSA member that is on-the-mend?    Contact Rod Adams or Bob Beyer, our goodwill ambassadors, at rra1956@gmail.com or vegasbear619@gmail.com or at the fields to send them a goodwill brief.