Board Of Directors

The Greenwood Lassie League Board of Directors is the governing body of GLL. Each position is elected or appointed according to the league bylaws. The current board members are listed below.

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President Julia Yeater president@gllsoftball.net
The president shall be the chief executive of the corporation.  The president shall preside over all meetings of the general membership and of the board members.  He/she shall have general and active management of the business of the corporation and shall see that all orders and resolutions of the board are carried into effect.  He/she shall appoint all committees and be an ex office member of all committees.
Vice-President Wade Rugenstein arugenstein@att.net
The vice president shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the president during the absence or disability of the president.  He shall have the power to appoint and/or delegate chairperson for various committees.  He is also responsible for the ordering of uniforms for the league as well as scheduling league pictures.
2nd Vice-President Michelle Martin shellmarinemom@yahoo.com
The second vice president shall perform the duties and exercise all the powers of the vice president during the absence or disability of the vice president and will serve as chairperson on committee relating to pictures and opening day.
Secretary Mindy New mnew79@hotmail.com
The secretary shall keep and preserve in the books of the corporation a true and accurate minutes of the proceedings of all meetings of the members and of board members.  He/she shall give notices required by the statute, bylaws and resolutions.
Treasurer Vickie Powell vpowell1973@ymail.com
The treasurer shall have custody of all funds and securities and shall keep in the books of the corporation full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements.  He/she shall deposit or cause to be deposited upon receipt, all moneys, securities, and other valuable effects in the name of the corporation in such depositories as may be designated for that purpose by the membership.  At each regular monthly meeting the treasurer shall make a report to the membership, which may at it’s discretion, require him/her to give acceptable bond which fee shall be paid by the league in the sum the membership may determine for the faithful performance of his/her duties.  The treasurer shall set a budget for the corporation after the end of the playing season and after the newly elected officers assumes active duty.
Commissioner Pat Daugherty pat.daugherty@upicsolutions.org
The commissioner shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of general field coordinator.  He/she shall, upon receiving notice of a properly filed protest, immediately call together the grievance committee which shall consist of the commissioner, deputy commissioner, president, and two (2) adult members of the membership.  There shall be appointed two (2) alternates to the grievance committee, one (1) of which will be called to serve in the event of absence of any member of the grievance committee.  No more than five (5) members shall be present to hear and vote on any grievance.  The commissioner shall control the scheduling of all games.  All equipment shall be inventoried at the end of each season.  A copy of this inventory shall be given to the secretary as a permanent record.  The commissioner shall have the power to appoint and oversee: four (4) assistant commissioners, equipment manager, tournament chairman, player agent, and umpire-in-chief with board approval, and to be responsible for their respective divisions.
Deputy Commissioner Gerald Leister leister97@comcast.net
The deputy commissioner shall report to the commissioner.  He/she shall supervise coaches, and reschedule games upon request of the commissioner.  The lower divisions shall develop and maintain a “borrowed player” list, from which higher divisions may at times pull up a player to field a team for a specific game.
Concession Stand Mgr. Tracy Imel imelmom4@att.net
The concession stand manager shall maintain, manage, staff, and coordinate work schedule for all concession stands, shall have the power to appoint and supervise assistant managers.  Shall deposit, or cause to be deposited, all moneys on a daily basis, shall report said deposits to the treasurer, will prepare and deliver a monthly report to the board, which may at it’s discretion, require him/her to give an acceptable bond, which fee shall be paid by the league, in the sum the membership may determine, for the faithful performance of his/her duties.
Tournament Director    
The tournament director shall serve as coordinator for all tournaments hosted by the Greenwood Lassie League or any team thereof, shall serve as chairman for the all-star committee, act as coordinator for GLL all-star teams, oversee the disbursement of all-star funds, and coordinate all-star tryouts.  The tournament director reports to the president and commissioner.
Assistant Commissioners
6 & Under (6U) Bill Stivers billovaut@msn.com
8 & Under (8U) Paula Tharp ptharp_76@yahoo.com
10 & Under (10U)    
12 & Under (12U) Shawn Bechert sbechert@comcast.net
14 & Under (14U) Kevin Kirby gll14Ucoach@hotmail.com
The assistant commissioner(s) shall assist the commissioner when required and perform the duties and exercise the powers of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner, set up workdays, and helps supervise the field maintenance coordinator.
Communications Chairman Melody Darnall talisemo@aol.com
The communications chairman shall act as information coordinator between all committees, as well as between the board and league membership.  He/she will help recruit volunteers.
Equipment Mgr Kevin Kirby & Tony Adkins gll14Ucoach@hotmail.com
adkins360@aol.com
The equipment manager shall have control of all equipment, shall maintain, repair, inventory, order and purchase new equipment, collect and store at the end of the season, and report to the commissioner.
Umpire-In-Chief Darrell Skirvin skirvind@rocketmail.com
The umpire-in-chief shall maintain a log for umpires and will report to the commissioner and/or deputy commissioner.  Shall schedule umpires for all games, see that umpires are present at all games and see that umpires get paid after each game.
Field Maintenance Coordinator Jim Yeater j.yeater@sbcglobal.net
The Field Maintenance Coordinator shall report to the commissioner and assistant commissioner.  He has the power and authority to accept bids and or hire worker(s) for grounds upkeep with board approval.  He oversees all field maintenance and preparation.  If workers are not hired, the responsibility for grounds upkeep falls on the field maintenance coordinator.
Player Agent Melody Darnall talisemo@aol.com
The player agent shall report to the tournament director. He/she shall prepare try-out forms, maintain a player status list, and assist tournament director in coordinating all-star try-outs and coordinate all-star coaches. He/She is also responsible for maintaining a database of the players.
Fundraiser Chair Shelly Meyer dmeyer7000@embarqmail.com
The fundraiser chair shall be responsible for all fundraisers conducted by the league.  Shall chair the committee, coordinate all volunteers, and keep accurate records of all volunteers and donations.  Shall submit deposits to the treasurer on a weekly basis.  He/she may at the membership’s discretion, be required to give acceptable bond, which fee shall be paid by the league, in the sum the membership may determine, for the faithful performance of his/her duties.
Sponsorship Chairman    
The sponsorship chairman shall be responsible for soliciting for all sponsorships, including team sponsors, league and All-Star sponsors.  Ordering all sponsor banners, sending out sponsor thank you letters, receipts and plaques.
Travel Team Director Mark Derf markderf@comcast.net
The travel team director shall report to the board all Greenwood Lassie League travel team activities and coordinate all travel team requests for use of the Lassie League fields for practices. He/she will maintain a written calendar in the concession to organize practices as well as update the scheduling of the fields on the league website. The travel team director will ensure travel team practice requests do not interfere with scheduled Lassie League practices/games/league events and the requesting travel team has proof of insurance.
Publishing/Marketing Chairman Heather Bonser heatherbonser@yahoo.com
The publishing/marketing chairman shall handle all advertising (i.e. yard signs, newspaper ads, etc.), public notices, and announcements concerning all league activity. The publishing/marketing chairman shall be in charge of updating the rules and by-laws.
Recognition Chairman Paula Tharp ptharp_76@yahoo.com
The recognition chairman shall chair the picnic committee and keep an accurate record of all volunteers and donations for picnic activities.