GKMSA Arbitration Meeting - July 29, 2011

Attendance: President Kyle Rider, Treasurer Gordie Daniels, Secretary Nathan Johnson, UIC Joe Warhall, Umpire Rep Ron Bush, Div 1 Rep Billy Smith, Div 5 Rep Ryan Lawliss and Senor Rep Tom Maynard.

- Meeting about the ejection of two Sandy’s Braves players on July 28^th vs Tri-State. Tom Wood and Danny Blood were ejected. Game was also called a forfeit due to actions of these two players.

- Gordie Daniels read umpire Brandon Snow’s write-up of both players and his account of the incident and actions of each player.

- Umpire Dave Lanier read his account of the incident and the actions of each player.

- Tom Wood then read his letter of defense and his account of the incident. He also made complaints towards Brandon Snow’s handling of the situation.

- A member of Tri-State spoke on what he recalled and what happened during this incident and let the board know what he thought should be done.

- A Sandy’s player spoke on his account of what happened and to the defense of his player’s/teammates.

- Kyle Rider spoke about his earlier discussion with Sandy’s coach Charlie Dunham.

- After further discussion about the incident and the code of conduct the board discussed and voted on disciplinary actions:

- Danny Blood suspended 5 games plus re-instatement fee (The middle of a split vote).

- Tom Wood suspended 4 games plus re-instatement fee (Vote 4-3).

- After being informed of the decision Tom Wood said he was appealing his suspension. He was told it would be reviewed, with a possible meeting.

Meeting adjourned.