Attendance:

Leroy, Justine, Marcia, Tony W, Jerry, Tammi, John H, Jo-Jo, Margo, Eva, Taz, Kenny, Stephen, Donita, Felecia, Tony B, Beverly, James S, Roland (L): LaShawn, Ed, John M, James J, Star, Moses, Laura

Unable to attend with prior notification of absence:

Mike, Sharon J., Kevin

Leroy called the meeting to order at 3:18 p.m.

Review of Last Meeting Minutes

·        Tammi made a motion to accept the minutes from June’s meeting as written.  Marcia and Tony second the motion.  Minutes accepted as written.

Leroy thanked everyone for attending the meeting and encourages the fellowship to continue outside the bowling centers.

Treasurer’s Report

·        Financial reports will be made available at next month’s meeting.  

New Business

·        ICBC Kick-off tournament will be held at Ritchie 10:00 a.m.  New bowlers are scheduled to bowl.  If you bowled at last year’s Kick-off Tournament then you will not be scheduled in this year’s Kick-off Tournament.  Everyone is encouraged to come out and support your club and cheer on our bowlers.  A discussion began regarding entering more teams.  Tony stated that extra cost would not benefit the expense.    

·        Everyone should have the new black shirts except a couple of people.  Leroy has been trying to get in touch with the shirt supplier but has not heard back from him.  Leroy communicated his frustrations with the lack of communication with the shirt supplier.  Kenny, Dinita and Beverly suggested other suppliers that they know.  They are to give Leroy more information on their suppliers.  Dinita asked about the second shirts, Leroy replied that he has the second set of shirts in his possession.

·        Important note:  If your financial obligations are you up to date, you will not bowl.  Fines will be enforced at match games, for those who are out of uniform. 

·        Club cookout will be Saturday, September 8^th at the Noble’s home.  Marcia has sent out an email and an evite with a menu included.  Please remember when bringing dishes/items to bring enough for 50 people.  Children are welcomed.  If your child/children plan to get in the pool, you will be responsible for them, so please plan to get in the pool with them.  LaShawn asked if they will have the fight.  Marcia replied for those who would like to see the fight, can give $1, to cover the expense.  Noble’s address: 7205 Fairfield Court, District Heights, MD 20747.

·        Club Tournaments:  Money for TNBA Eastern Regional Tournament MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 15^th.  The club is planning on going November 17^th -18^th.  Cost is $75.  If you want to get in all events scratch and handicap the cost is $10 for a total of $85.  Please mail your payment to Katie Gamble-Johnson, 1930 17^th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20020 or contact Justine.  Leroy stated the reason why the club doesn’t do more tournaments together, because the club has problems getting more back when the club pays for the tournament upfront in order to get the time slots.  LaShawn asked if non-club members could participate in tournaments with the club.  Margo replied yes.  But please let the Mavericks know if they will need hotel accommodations.  Leroy replied, he would prefer the teams to consist of all Mavericks.

·        Members with 20+ Years of membership:  The following persons were named for having 20 or more years with the club:  Jerry, Margo, Sharon Hill, Sharon Johnson.  Moses made a motion for Jerry to be a lifetime member.  John Moore 2nd the motion.  All in favor 23, opposed 0, abstain 0.  Jerry Paige is now a lifetime member effective immediately.  Once a member reaches 20 years can be voted on for the benefits.  The benefits include half off of: dues, shirts and other club sponsored events.  Members with 25 years or more can to be voted in as a lifetime member.  Beverly asked, what are the criteria for becoming a lifetime member?  Leroy stated, not just a member but your participation which does not necessarily include being an officer.  Kenny added, the members who have kept the club together. A discussion began.  Laura asked why do we need to vote on 20-year members if they have already achieved 20 years?  Laura stated, members with 25 years or more are eligible to be voted on as a lifetime member and those with 20 years should be entitled to the benefits.  This was the final agreement.  No motion was made on this subject.

·        Associates eligible for full membership:  The following associates were present and voted in as full Maverick members:  Roland Boone and Stephen (Trouble) Fletcher.  Vote on both associates:  In favor 22, opposed 0, abstain 0.  The following was not present and voting of membership has been postponed: Cynthia Burnett.  A vote was taken to table the membership vote for Cynthia Burnett until another time.  Vote count: In favor 21, opposed 0, abstain 1.  Moses stated that until an associated had fulfilled the associate requirements they are not eligible to be voted on.  All agreed.

·        Events and SOP Committees: The committees met and have come up with a draft of the SOPs.  Some of the items the committee mentioned were procedures for match play, Kick-off, and Holiday Bowl tournaments.  Kenny suggested that the teams pay the prize fund fees and the club pay the lineage.  A percentage of the winnings (maybe 10%) would go back to the club and the rest going to the bowler(s).  The committee also covered uniform bottoms in the draft.  They suggested the basic bottom colors should be khaki, blue (jeans) and black.  A discussion began on this topic.  Kenny stated the Mavericks should stay with Mavericks basic colors (red, black & gray) and that this need to be in the bylaws not SOPs.   Moses stated the SOP should not have specific colors.  The specific colors would come from the Tournament Director for each match or tournament when the schedule or lineup is sent out.  Jerry said, the SOPs should reflect the details of the club’s operation.  Marcia continued with the scheduling lineup.  The bottom 6 men and the bottom 4 women from the previous match game will not be schedule for the next match.  But if there are “no shows” then these individuals can bowl.  Team selection: if a team scores less than 2600 then that team must be separated, no exceptions.  Moses commented that this should be in the bylaws.  Jerry replied, the SOPs are outside of the bylaws and this documents what we are already doing.  Margo stated, at the last ICBC meeting it was decided that the 203-point system is now in effect.  Which means each person must beat the person they are bowling against.  Leroy stated that the ICBC has not finalized the centers for the season due to the difficulties and outrageous lineage fees with the centers on the DC side.  At this point, most of the matches will be on the Baltimore side.  Everyone should attend the match games but it’s not necessary for you to stay until the end of match play.  Star thanked Katie for forwarding the ICBC minutes out to our club member, as soon as she receives them, to keep everyone informed on what’s going on.  Leroy stated that no one especially the females should be riding to match games (especially to Baltimore) alone.  We should be family enough to call someone to carpool.  Kenny noted, he is usually one of the last one’s to leave the center and he makes sure everyone has a ride home.  Marcia’s last comment, “Bowl well you will be reward, don’t you want”.  Jerry stated the SOPs will be for next season.

·        Leroy stated no club member is above the rules and guidelines of the club.

Other News

ICBC Kick-off Tournament is next Saturday, August 25^th.

The floor was opened for any questions and/or concerns:

Moses thanked and congratulated Tony for taking the initiative and following through with getting the members together for practice.  Leroy would like for this a to a monthly event, possibly after our monthly meetings.

Congratulations:

Kenny for 300 game.  Samantha and her team, for finishing in 1^st place in her summer league.

Tammi made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Beverly 2^nd the motion.

Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Next meeting:  September 16^th, Parkland @ 3pm