June 1, 2011 – Arbitration Meeting

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

Woodstock Farms filed protest for May 31 game vs Bedaw Plumbing and Heating due to the use of a suspended player in Mike Grotton as he was ejected in his previous game.

Colin Snide of Bedaw showed that the Code of Conduct stated that an ejection for swearing was only an ejection unless directed at the umpire then it followed with a one game suspension. After discussion the board voted 5-0 that Mike Grotton’s ejection did not require a suspension and that it was a board mistake as he did not swear at the umpire when he was previously ejected. The May 21 game between Woodstock Farms and Bedaw Plumbing and Heating was upheld.

Board apologized to all involved for this mistake and explained that there is a learning curve for everyone as the new Code of Conduct is enforced this first season.

Meeting adjourned.