What does the Board do?

Among other things…

• Determine the makeup of teams and divisions.

• Enforce the rules and regulations of the FLAA’s leagues, Inter-town league, and other affiliates, including tournaments.

• Oversee the use of all FLAA property.

• Review the financial records of the FLAA.

• Organize and delegate all fundraising for the FLAA.

• Act as a body to hear complaints or requests received through its athletic programs that cannot first be resolved at the individual director level.

• Act upon any emergency that cannot wait until a regular monthly FLAA meeting. 

Board Positions

Officers:

President

• Principal Executive Officer

• Presides over all BoD meetings

• Signs official documents and checks

• Represents the league at meetings of Babe Ruth, Inc.

• Responsible for the conduct of the league in strict compliance with Babe Ruth, Inc.rules

Vice-President

• Acts in place of the President when necessary

Secretary

• Keep the minutes of the meetings

• Record all motions and voting results

• Responsible for the timely posting of league notices

• Administer any email votes

• Form and preside over Scholarship Committee

Treasurer

• Prepare and submit an annual budget

• Responsible for all funds and securities of the FLAA

• Receive and give receipts for money due and payable to the FLAA

• Deposit all such money in the name of the FLAA 

• Track and record all expenses and income

• Report on expenses and income at each monthly meeting

Directors:

Director of Baseball Operations

• Oversee all levels of the baseball programs 

• Ensuring that each program functions according to the FLAA’s common baseball philosophy

• Assist and communicate with managers in each program

• Supervise and assist with the organization of tryouts, player drafts, player allocations, and all-star selection

• Assist the division directors in scheduling and coordinating field usage for practices

Directors for Minor, Major, and Babe RuthDivisions

• In charge of registrations, setting up the number of teams required, and finding managers; 

• In charge of teams’ practice times and field availability to ensure equal time on the fields Coordination of umpires 

• With Director of Equipment, responsible for the inventory of all equipment needed for all teams

• Submitting any concerns to the Board of Directors.  

Directors for Instructional Programs within Tee Ball and Rookie Divisions

• All as above with Minor and Major division directors

• Educating Rookie League and Tee Ball coaches to ensure the proper development and instruction of young players 

Director of Field Maintenance

• Directly responsible for the general upkeep of the fields

• Responsible for the upkeep of field equipment

Director of Fundraising and Sponsorships

• In charge of all fundraising for the FLAA 

• Planning of all major events

• Form and direct a subcommittee, at the director’s own discretion, to assist in these matters

Director of Equipment

• In charge of equipment, inventory, and uniforms

• In charge of the disbursement and collection of equipment

• Ordering of uniforms for the regular season and tournament play

Community Relations/Website Development Director

• Directly responsible for public and media releases

• This position is responsible for organizing community relationship 

• Responsible for communications with parents of the League. 

• Maintain, augment and update the league’s website

Director(s) of Concession Stand

• Purchasing of all food and supplies

• Developing the schedule for coverage

• Maintain the ServeSafe certification for the C-stand

• Any other duties needed to ensure the running of the concession stand

• Form and preside over a committee to assist in all of the previous

Director of Safety

• Administer and maintain the CORI and other background check records for the league

• Stay up to date with all safety and background check requirements with Babe Ruth League, Inc.

• Communicate with coaches and volunteers regarding the above

• Identify, plan, and implement any other measures to ensure the safety of our programs and facilities

Director of Registration

• Oversee registration of players at all levels

• Create and maintain registration forms and databases of players and volunteers

Director of Tournaments

• Coordinate the necessary functions to host the annual Green Monster (formerly Little Fenway) tournaments, as well as any Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth district, state, or regional tournaments

• Tournament functions include: 

  • Umpire scheduling, 

  • Assigning field crews, 

  • Ordering tournament medals and awards, and 

  • Tournament game scheduling.

  • Form and preside over a committee to assist in all responsibilities