Hi Everyone,

We just wanted everyone to be aware that the search for new managers for this Division is now completed.
We would like to thank Dick Karperien and Ed Thurmeier for stepping up and volunteering their time along with all the other existing managers.
Dick will be taking over the Rangers and Ed will be taking over the Orioles. These new Managers will be starting their coach search in the very near future.

Our Hats off to all the managers and coaches (current, new and past) for selflessly volunteering their time and energy to help our League run smoothly and to give all of our members a great softball playing experience.

It can be a thankless job but without these awesome volunteers our League would not be the Great League that it has become.

Thank You Gentlemen !!

Cheers to All
Paul M

Hello Everyone,

Gary Paukert has been contacted by a group from Lethbridge about putting together one or more small teams from
our League to participate in a HitTrax Game in Lethbridge on Jan 7th.

HitTrax is a baseball/softball simulator that records your hits, batting average, and other misc stats.
Your team would be competing against one or more teams from Lethbridge.

If this is something you might be interested in or would like more info on, please reach out to Gary at,
Gary Paukert garypaukert@gmail.com

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M

Hi Everyone,

I am just following up on an earlier message about our League’s Umpire search.

We are searching for anyone interested in becoming an Umpire in our League and we are looking for all divisions.
And we would also like to hear back from all current and returning umpires so that we can accurately determine our umpire situation.
So if you are a interested in becoming a new umpire in our League or you are a returning umpire
please contact
Dave Finn
davefinn@shaw.ca
or
Ron DiPasquale
ron.dipasquale@gmail.com

You can also respond to this email and I will share the info with Ron and Dave.

Thanks Everyone,

Cheers
Paul M

Good Evening League,

I’m sorry to have to announce that long time League Member, Larry Mackenzie has passed away.
Larry was a 15 Yr CSMS League Member from 2001 – 2016.

Larry’s Obituary can be viewed here by clicking the Link Below.

https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/mountainview/obituaries/larry-hector-mackenzie/95958

Condolences to Larry’s Family and all that knew and Loved him.
I know he will be Greatly Missed.

Sincerely,
Paul McNeil
CSMS 55+

Hi Everyone,

With the recent cold weather and with Christmas just around the corner, I’m sure Softball is not at the front of most people’s thoughts.
But I wanted to take a moment to let everyone know that your current Board has already had 2 very productive meetings with one more happening before the end of 2022 coming up on Mon Dec 12th.
And we will be meeting each month in the new year right up to the start of the 2023 season to ensure everyone has a great 2023 season.
Lots of things to discuss, and decisions to be made, all in the hopes of providing all of us a great and healthy CSMS 55 League that accommodates everyone in all of the Divisions.

And I’m sure everyone saw the recent post by Bill Aitken and the survey he put together.
Please be sure to take a moment to fill that out. It only takes a few minutes and will really help your Board make the correct decisions that affect us all.

Cheers Everyone,
Paul M

A winter quote for everyone,
“It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone”
- A Bartlett Giamatti