League Members,

Our CSMS League Board of Directors consists of 16 members. This number is fixed in the current league bylaws. Elected terms are for three years.

Due to resignations and expiring terms the League needs to nominate members to the Board and elect six (6) new members at our next General Meeting. Five of these positions will be 3-year terms, and the other will complete the final year of a term left open due to resignation.

Please take a moment to carefully consider who you think could improve our league by serving on the Board, and nominate them. Nominations should be sent to Secretary John Schmidt (john.sch@shaw.ca) by November 10th. The Board will get approval from the nominees to have their names stand and an election will be held if there are more nominees than open positions.

No one expects a nominee to be Superman, but a good nominee will be at the least somewhat knowledgeable and passionate about the game we love and about our league. Some Board positions require a lot of time and commitment, but others require not too much more than attending a monthly meeting. Board members should have a positive attitude and the ability to collaborate.

Board members are elected ‘at-large’ after which the Board itself distributes/elects the various roles such as President. The roles are volunteer, but there is great payback in seeing 300 men enjoy upwards of 400 games of slo-pitch during a summer and knowing you had a hand in making that enjoyment, fellowship and exercise possible.

Who have you played ball with that could be a constructive and positive part of league leadership? Who on your team seems like ‘new blood’ that could bring good ideas to our league? Contact John.

Best regards,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Hello Senior Men’s Slopitch,

I’m sad to have to report that Graham Brockway lost his wife Lana last Monday, October 26th.

Graham is a long-standing member of our league.

Lana passed away from cancer. The funeral or celebration of life service information will be available at a later date due to COVID-19 restrictions. We’ll let you know via this website and emails when we get that information.

Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt best wishes are with Graham as he faces this devastating loss. I urge those who know him best to contact him and express their condolences and support.

Best regards,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

League Members:

Because of the recent increased spread of the COVID-19 virus, the CSMS League Board of Directors has been reconsidering the format and date for the Fall AGM.

We have decided to postpone the in-person Fall General Meeting scheduled for next Monday, October 26th at Triwood.

Instead of that meeting, we are looking into having a live or hybrid live-virtual meeting in mid-November.

Please keep an eye on your email for an upcoming announcement.

Best regards,

Ernie French
President, CSMS League

Hello League Members,

Damien Skelling of the AA Division lost his wife last year and would like to pass on the following thoughts to his friends in the league:

_"Our family has faced a difficult loss this year. In Cleo, we lost a loving spouse, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Part of that loss is being able to gather friends and family together to celebrate the beautiful and wonderful life that she lead and to remember all of the excellent memories. It weighs heavily on us that we have not been able to hold a memorial service. _

_As we reflected during this Thanksgiving weekend, as I am sure many of you did, the now not-so-simple ability to gather together has become such a reminder of how critical those personal connections are. Holding a proper memorial service is important to us, and by proper we mean that we will be able to gather together, give each other hugs, share some food, and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we watch for the right time to safely hold the service. Thank you for all of your kind words and caring thoughts these last few months. The tough days are lightened by the loving friends and family around us. -Damien"_

Best regards,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

Hello CSMS League Members:

Below you will find the agenda for your league’s Fall AGM Meeting at Triwood Community Centre a week from this Monday, October 26th, at 7:00pm.

With respect for COVID-19 precautions at the meeting, please enter the Triwood facility through the southwest entrance. The meeting venue is a very large room that will be set up with 6-seat tables widely spaced so as to provide for social distancing. You may wish to sit at a table with others of your 2020 CSMSL cohort teams.

The Triwood facility and current City of Calgary rules allow for a maximum of 100 attendees. We do not anticipate more than that number attending based on past experience. Please bring a mask and wear it except when you are eating. There will be some bar and food service beginning at 5:00pm. We will have a mask for you if you should happen to forget yours.

We look forward to your participation,

Gary Paukert
CSMS League Communications

AGENDA: Monday, 26 October 7:00pm

1. Call to Order and Opening Remarks – Ernie French

2. Approval of the Agenda

3. Approval of minutes from September 25, 2019 Fall AGM Minutes
(Note: Due to COVID-19, there was no Spring 2020 AGM).

4. Reports
a. Treasurer – Don Jorgensen
b. Alumni & Trophies – Norm Russell
c. Banquet – Norm Russell
d. Casino – Ron Williams
e. Communications – Gary Paukert
f. Evaluations/Draft – Ed Thurmeier
g. Field Operations – Max Huntley
h. Grievance & Rules – Dale Ellert
i. Insurance – Dale Ellert
j. Registration – John Schmidt
k. Schedule & Umpires – AJ Boyd
l. Strategic Planning
m. Tournaments – Phil McDonald
n. Uniforms & Equipment – Bruce Hall

5. Old Business

6. New Business
a. Legal Bats
b. Division AAA/AA day ball
c. Inappropriate behaviour after games
d. Restructuring of league
- Number of teams per divisions
- Day ball for Div AAA and AA

7. Questions/Comments from Members

8. Resolutions (please use the format below).
a. Whereas……. and whereas…….
Therefore, be it resolved that…….

9. Election of New Directors – Dale Ellert
a. Five 3 year positions need to be filled

10. Adjournment