For 2009 we need to fill some important board positions.  These will be voted on at the October Association Meeting and are essential to have a successful baseball program in 2009.

Board Positions open for 2009:

• Advertising/Fund Raising Coordinator: This position is responsible for obtaining new, and following up with existing league sponsors for continued contributions. Includes everything from advertising banners, to scorecards and possibly uniforms.
• All-Star Game Coordinator: Solicit sponsors/participants (Bingo cards, DQ prizes, team photos...); Publicize on-line, on other baseball literature, thru city & press...; Draft schedule of event, MC script & budget with Board approval; Make accommodations for other activities (fundraising, apparel); Coordinate staffing of event with help from Volunteer Coordinator; Report to Treasurer/Board on activity.
• Apparel Coordinator: Develop “this year’s” apparel line/pricing/timing of offerings with help from supplier and with Board approval, Publicize on-line (working with Webmaster), on other baseball literature, at baseball events...; Coordinate staffing of apparel stations at events with help from Volunteer Coordinator; Report to Treasurer/Board on activity
• City Liaison & Scheduling Coordinator: This position is responsible for acting as a liaison with the city and other sports to ensure that fields are available, umpires are assigned and teams are informed. Works with the Head Commissioner.

• Clinic Coordinator: determine dates, skill focus areas, organize clinic leaders

• Complex Maintenance Manager: Works with the city and volunteers to keep the fields in playing condition for players and fans.

• Concession Stand Coordinator & Assistant: These people are responsible for stocking the concession stand, managing the money, obtaining and following all city permits and codes, etc. The Concession Stand Coordinator is a paid position. Please see a Board member for more information.

• End-of-Season Picnic Coordinator: Solicit participants/sponsors (prizes, photographer, entertainment..); Apply for permits thru City; Draft schedule of event, MC script & budget with Board approval; Publicize on-line, on other baseball literature...; Make accommodations for other activities (fundraising, apparel); Coordinate staffing of event with help from Volunteer Coordinator; Report to Treasurer/Board on activity
• League Commissioners: Commissioners are needed for each league. The League Commissioner is responsible for communicating information to (and from) coaches and parents in their respective league. We would like Commissioners to be present at league games, and to attend and assist with league events. It is preferred that this person is also not a coach in their league.
• Opening Day Coordinator: This person is responsible for organizing the Opening Day Ceremonies, getting guests, drafting a schedule, obtaining prizes, etc. Volunteers will be scheduled to help with this event.
• Registration Contact: This person organizes the Registration process, schedules all the volunteers, makes sure all the supplies are available, reserves the rooms at the Community Center, etc.

• Rules and Policies: This position is responsible for maintaining our league rules books, holding ad-hoc meetings to revise and clarify rules as suggested at Association Meetings, and working with the website to post updates.

• Tater Daze Parade Coordinator: Work with BPAA staff to complete parade application & cable TV announcer’s script; Solicit sponsors/participants (Wal-mart inflatable balls, candy, photographer); Obtain budget approval from Board; Publicize on-line, on other baseball literature...; Coordinate chaperones at event with help from Volunteer Coordinator; Report to Treasurer/Board on activity
• Team Pictures Coordinator: Develop “this year’s” team picture taking event (photographer/pricing/timing) with Board approval; Publicize on-line, on other baseball literature, at baseball events...; Coordinate staffing of event with help from Volunteer Coordinator; Report to Treasurer/Board on activity
• Volunteer Coordinator: This person acts as the contact person for those interested in volunteering with BPBA, assists the Volunteer Schedulers as needed, etc.
• Volunteer Schedulers: These people are responsible for completing the volunteer work schedule, maintaining & monitoring the volunteer work list, volunteer checks, etc. Three people are desired.