WSRFC
General Elections, 1 July 2003,
Present: Paul
“Lumberjack” Jenkins, Kevin Gallagher, Kevin Bucher, Jay “Period” Anderson,
Neil Devaney, Scott “Schnauzer” Delaney, Jon “Slim” Carter, Kevin “El Jefe” Corry,
Fred Bardot, Joe “Momma” Cardinale, Dathan Hartl, Vinnie, Shamrock, Jimmy
Dum-Dum, Crazy Eddie, Joe Bolavage, Tory Mitchell, Lew “Ringknocker” Bunch,
Pete “Sweets” Rossi, Greg Mull, Jeff Gardner, Kelly Watkins, Matt Sanford,
Kosmo, Rover, Paul Begovich, Bus, a blonde pony-tailed guy I don’t know, Chemo,
Atlanta Dave, Elvis, Coddy, Dan Leckberg, Harpy, Worf, Kermit, Cruz,
Griffenhagen, Cookie, Jesse “Verbal” Torgerson, O.D., Ryan Findley, Trip, Fred
Panzer (the guy who looks like “Tony” in “West Side Story”), Ritalin, Pete
Murray, Caesar, Princess, Borell, Laird, Bushy, James Joseph, and me, Brigham.
53 in all; a record turnout during my tenure as secretary, I think.
At about 7:10 PM
we lurched forward into an extended conversation about adapting the bylaws to
be more in line with the way we actually do business, which was proposed by
Lumberjack. After much discussion it was decided to table any bylaws changes,
with Lumberjack acting as a sort of one-man committee to propose changes to the
officers and membership. One change that seemed to be agreeable to most was to
make the term “assistant coach” into “assistant coaches,” in order to take
advantage of folks who want to help out. Also, it was agreed that the entity
known as the “Reds Head Coach” (if there is such a thing so designated) is an
assistant coach working for the Head Coach.
It was also
decided that we should do business as the bylaws describe – which meant
electing coaches. But we’re not there yet.
At a critical
point in the discussion, a waitress brought a sizzling plate of food in front
of the general membership and set it in front of Pete Tripi. Sometime after
this, Tory Mitchell decided to begin a brawl by telling Trip that he looked
like he quit lifting weights. Fortunately things were confined to glares and
not fisticuffs.
The next activity
was the election of officers, which took quite awhile. Without going into who
ran for what, the results are as follows:
President: Kevin “El Jefe” Corry
Vice-President: Jay “Period” Anderson
Treasurer: Pete “Rover” Murphy
Secretary: Wes “Brigham” Clark
Match Secretary: Chris “Kermit” Cahill
Note: All officers are Tight Five players.
I was acclaimed
secretary while I was in the men’s room attending to a call of nature. I shall
tell you now, however, what I did not say at the meeting: 1.) I shall be
stepping down as secretary at the end of Fall season, and 2.) I shall probably
also be stepping down as webmaster (five years of that is long enough for
anyone) at the same time.
A round of
applause and appreciation was given to the officers who have served up to this
point.
Then, in
accordance with the bylaws, we voted on a head coach. This was an especially
protracted affair and engendered much discussion, some of it heated. At the
conclusion of it, Pete “Rover” Murphy was voted in as the new Head Coach.
Sustained as Assistant Coaches were Scott Delaney, Jim Borell, Jon Cook, David
Codd, Chris Harvey and Jeff Harpold. I shall let Rover describe them using various
other titles if he wishes.
It was sensibly decided
to table the vote for the Team Captain until the season gets underway. Who will
be present at practice? Who can run quick laps without coughing and gagging,
etc.? We shall see.
Next, Jeff Gardner
and Elvis talked a little about the (very) upcoming Boo Daddy Sevens
tournament. We think we still have a field, and it is still on. However, help
is needed – especially as the play date is approaching very quickly. If you can
offer your services, please contact Jeff or Elvis.
Jesse did a
treasurer’s report; he said we have about $1,700 in the bank.
I did a
secretary’s report: we may be selling hats in the fall, there is a new Guinness
guy and I am trying to get into contact with him, the first day of fall
practice is Tuesday July 22nd. (That’s in three weeks, folks. Better
start running…)
Kevin Corry
mentioned some schedule changes I shall incorporate onto the schedule page.
Jeff “Cruz”
Hoffman has been put in charge of obtaining black WSRFC ties with white WS
logos.
Finally, it was
mentioned that Jimmy Ibach and Greg Mull are both leaving soon for California.
Both received applause.
A call to adjourn
was heard and accepted.
This one was an
ordeal, no doubt about it.
Brigham
WSRFC Secretary