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President- Kelley Albrecht
Oversees administration and organization of program. Presides at league meetings, and
assumes full responsibility for the operation of the little league. The President must see to it that
league personnel are properly briefed on all rules, regulations, and policies.
Vice President – League Operations - Scott Behnke
Assumes the responsibilities of the President in his or her absence, and to succeed the President
in the event of resignation, disability, or vacancy declared by the Board of Directors. The Vice
President of League Operations carries out the duties and assignments as may be delegated by
the President and shall be the Chairman of the Baseball Committee, overseeing the league
directors, scheduling & equipment coordinators, and make recommendations to the President.
Vice President - Baseball Operations - Dick Taylor
Carries out the duties and assignments as may be delegated by the President and is responsible
for all baseball programs sponsored by BLL. The Vice President of Baseball Operations shall be
the Chairman of the Field and Grounds Committee, oversees field equipment, ensures proper
implementation of the safety and training program and makes recommendations to the President.
Secretary - Heather Kirkeeng
Records the minutes of the meetings, is responsible for sending out notice of meetings and
maintains a record of league activities
Treasurer- Brenda Wegge
Signs checks co signed by another officer or director, dispenses league funds as approved,
reports the status of league funds, keeps local league books and financial records, prepares
budgets and assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.
Player Agent - Majors - Chad Mielcarek
Conducts annual tryouts, and is in charge of player selection, assists president in checking birth
records and eligibility of players. Player Agents and their representatives are required to be
present at registration, conduct a Player Distribution plan (draft) and report to the President.
Before approving a registration form, the player agent is responsible to report to and provide a
Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not meet the Little League’s Residency
Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league, orders and distributes
training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-clinics and any other
training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of the expectations of
the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and
communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing
time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee - Major Division Delegate, Major Division Team Parent Coordinator
Safety Officer - Dale Damon
Coordinates all safety activities, ensures safety in player training, ensures safe playing
conditions, coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making
conditions safer, and reports suggestions to the President
Oversees administration and organization of program. Presides at league meetings, and
assumes full responsibility for the operation of the little league. The President must see to it that
league personnel are properly briefed on all rules, regulations, and policies.
Vice President – League Operations - Scott Behnke
Assumes the responsibilities of the President in his or her absence, and to succeed the President
in the event of resignation, disability, or vacancy declared by the Board of Directors. The Vice
President of League Operations carries out the duties and assignments as may be delegated by
the President and shall be the Chairman of the Baseball Committee, overseeing the league
directors, scheduling & equipment coordinators, and make recommendations to the President.
Vice President - Baseball Operations - Dick Taylor
Carries out the duties and assignments as may be delegated by the President and is responsible
for all baseball programs sponsored by BLL. The Vice President of Baseball Operations shall be
the Chairman of the Field and Grounds Committee, oversees field equipment, ensures proper
implementation of the safety and training program and makes recommendations to the President.
Secretary - Heather Kirkeeng
Records the minutes of the meetings, is responsible for sending out notice of meetings and
maintains a record of league activities
Treasurer- Brenda Wegge
Signs checks co signed by another officer or director, dispenses league funds as approved,
reports the status of league funds, keeps local league books and financial records, prepares
budgets and assumes the responsibility for all local league finances.
Player Agent - Majors - Chad Mielcarek
Conducts annual tryouts, and is in charge of player selection, assists president in checking birth
records and eligibility of players. Player Agents and their representatives are required to be
present at registration, conduct a Player Distribution plan (draft) and report to the President.
Before approving a registration form, the player agent is responsible to report to and provide a
Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not meet the Little League’s Residency
Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league, orders and distributes
training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-clinics and any other
training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of the expectations of
the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.); tracks and
communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting equitable playing
time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee - Major Division Delegate, Major Division Team Parent Coordinator
Safety Officer - Dale Damon
Coordinates all safety activities, ensures safety in player training, ensures safe playing
conditions, coordinates reporting and prevention of injuries, solicits suggestions for making
conditions safer, and reports suggestions to the President
Board Members & Committee Member Assignments
Director of Bldg & Grounds - Dick Taylor
Has the responsibility for maintenance and condition of fields, buildings and grounds. The Director
will coordinate all field services and serve as liaison with the Burlington Park District & City of
Burlington Public Works.
Subcommittee member Brad Otter
Information Officer - Kelley Albrecht
Who shall maintain the website www.bllbaseball.com, and all communications, sets up and
maintains online registration, ensures league rosters are uploaded to Little League, Inc, creation
of team pages, communication, league news updated to website regularly, collects, posts and
distributes important information on league activities, serves as the primary contact person,
optimizes use of the internet for league administration and for distributing information to league
members and Little League, Inc.
Subcommittee - Heather Kirkeeng - Jodene Strommen
Umpire in Chief - Dick Taylor
Has the responsibility of the umpiring aspects, including training, for all Baseball programs
sponsored by BLL. Only volunteer umpires may serve on the board or be appointed to
committees.
Director of Scheduling - Scott Behnke
is in charge of generating game, field and practice pavilion schedules. It is recommended that a
subcommittee of 2 or 3 members take on each task, but the Director should coordinate the
schedules and ensure they do not conflict. The schedules are forwarded to the Information
Officer for posting on the website and uploading to the League Software.
Subcommittee - Game Scheduler- Scott Behnke, Practice Field Scheduler -Rick Kivisto,
Practice Pavilion Scheduler - Kelley Albrecht
Director of Tournament Teams -Scott Behnke
The Chairman of the Tournament Committee and represents the coaches and players and will be
responsible for coordinating the selection and operation of BLL Titans Tournament Baseball
teams. Is responsible for submitting a budget for approval by the Executive Board.
Subcommittee -
Brad Otter, Brad Brenner, Scott Safar, Tom Krause, Jodene Strommen, Dale Damon
Director of District 6 Tournaments - Dick Taylor
who shall carry out the duties as directed by the District Administrator overseeing the District
Tournaments hosted by BLL and is responsible for coordinating the selection and operation of
District 6 Tournament Baseball teams.
Team Parent/Parent Relations/PAP Director - Jodene Strommen
Plays a very important role to ensure that information is distributed to the league. The main
interface between the League and the Teams. This position has the responsibility of
communicating the team picture schedule to the team parents and works with the Team Parents
to best assist the coaches and ensure concession volunteers are acquired. Also organizes and
implements the Participation Assistance Program.
Subcommittee members - Each Division Team Parent Coordinators
Minor Division Director - Steve Morrow
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-
clinics and any other training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of
the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement,
etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting
equitable playing time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee members -
Minor League Delegate - Brad Brenner,
Minor Team Parent Coordinator
Rookie Division Director - Ken Lois
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-
clinics and any other training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of
the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement,
etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting
equitable playing time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee members - Rookie League Delegate, Rookie Team Parent Coordinator
T Ball Division Director - David Gill
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
and takes ownership of all aspects of the T-Ball program; establishes the teams; ensures
managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board
(playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.).
Subcommittee members -
T Ball League Delegate - Scott Behnke
T Ball Team Parent Coordinator
Director of Concessions - Kelley Albrecht
Monitors inventory and purchasing of apparel, supplies, and items to be sold from concessions,
appoints and assists daily supervisors in scheduling coverage for regular season and All Stars,
and any hosted tournament games
Subcommittee members -
Daily Shift Supervisors -Heather Kirkeeng, Cindy Kresken, Carlyn Moen, Becky Johnson,
Tracie McWilliams, Dawn Wenzel-Helnore
Volunteer Scheduling - Team Parent Coordinators
Director of Equipment - Brad Brenner, Rick Kivisto, Dale Damon
Has the responsibility for the ordering and maintenance of equipment, with the approval of the
Purchasing Agent and President. Is a member of the Baseball Committee.
Director of Uniforms & Awards - John Grimme
Order and monitor inventory, check-out, and check-in of uniforms for all levels, orders jerseys,
shirt, pants and other requirements of uniforms for regular season, tournament teams, and All
Stars, receives and distributes uniforms.
Subcommittee Members - David Gill, Brenda Wegge, Peggy Tully
Coaching/Training Coordinator- Steve Bartlett, David Gill, Jim Friend
Represents coaches and managers in the league, presents a manager/coaching training budget,
coordinates mini clinics as necessary, contact person for the manager-coach education program
for the league
Press Coordinator - Ken Lois
Will collect news and prepare it for presentation by news and sports editors of the local
newspaper and radio or television news programs. It should be Press Coordinators further
responsibility to encourage community interest in the program by whatever means are available.
A Press coordinator should be sensitive to the reactions of the community to Little League.
Picture Day Coordinator - Steve Morrow
Organizes and coordinates Team and Individual Pictures, receives and distributes orders, and
serves as a liaison between the team parent coordinators and the company providing the
services.
Subcommittee Members - Jodene Strommen
Team Sponsor Acquisitions Coordinator - Chad Mielcarek, John Grimme
Is responsible for sending sponsorship renewal letters to previous sponsors. Attempt to solicit
new sponsors. Is responsible for collecting all sponsorship fees and distributing plaques to
sponsors.
Field Sign Acquisitions Coordinator - Chad Mielcarek, Scott Behnke
Is responsible for sending sponsorship renewal letters to previous sign sponsors. Attempt to
solicit new sign sponsors. Is responsible for collecting all sponsorship fees and distributing
plaques to sponsors.
Golf Outing Coordinator John Grimme
Is the chairperson of the golf outing committee, is responsible for organizing the subcommittee
members and directing their duties, organizing sponsors, silent auction items, raffle (door prize)
items, work with the host site organizing the golf venue, catering, celebrity coordinator, is the MC
for the event and is responsible for all facets of the golf outing event.
Subcommittee Members -
Raffle Coord. - Kathy LaBadie,
Golf Coord - Mike Anderson,
Silent Auction Coord. John Grimme
Hole Sponsor Coord - Peggy Behnke
Catering Coord - Kelley Albrecht
Signage Coord - Dale Damon, John Grimme
Fund Raiser Coordinator - Steve Spitzer - Dick Taylor
is responsible for finding ways to raise money for the operation of the league, mainly the
registration raffle.
Printing Tickets - Dale Damon
Registration Coordinator - Kelley Albrecht
prepares an information packet, materials such as signs, fliers, brochures, applications and
organizes the administration of receiving applications from candidates. The Registration
Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a boundary map is on display showing precise
boundaries which has been approved by the District Administrator and confirmed by the Little
League regional Director. The registration coordinator shall announce the dates and place where
registration will be conducted for the coming season. The local league shall provide ample
opportunity for parents and children to register. Such notice may be conveyed through radio,
schools, television, religious organizations, newspapers, and other public agencies.
Subcommittee Memebrs - Payments (3), Online Reg. (2), Tourn. Sign up (2), Uniforms (2),
Team Registration (League Coord.), Volunteer-Raffle Tickets (2), Welcome-Info (2)
Hall of Fame Committee - Executive Board
Is comprised of the Executitve Board and will oversee the selection process of BLL Hall of Fame
members and ensure the history is preserved in an appropriate program. The selection will be
presented to the Full Board for approval
Disciplinary Committee - Full Board
Is comprised of the Full Board and a quorum shall be no less than the Executive Board Members.
The Disciplinary Committee shall conduct hearings and rule on all disciplinary proceedings that
arise under the BLL Local Playing Rules, Constitution or By-Laws. The Disciplinary Committee is
empowered to place such conditions as it deems necessary for the reinstatement or continued
participation of any person with respect to whom disciplinary proceedings have been initiated
Has the responsibility for maintenance and condition of fields, buildings and grounds. The Director
will coordinate all field services and serve as liaison with the Burlington Park District & City of
Burlington Public Works.
Subcommittee member Brad Otter
Information Officer - Kelley Albrecht
Who shall maintain the website www.bllbaseball.com, and all communications, sets up and
maintains online registration, ensures league rosters are uploaded to Little League, Inc, creation
of team pages, communication, league news updated to website regularly, collects, posts and
distributes important information on league activities, serves as the primary contact person,
optimizes use of the internet for league administration and for distributing information to league
members and Little League, Inc.
Subcommittee - Heather Kirkeeng - Jodene Strommen
Umpire in Chief - Dick Taylor
Has the responsibility of the umpiring aspects, including training, for all Baseball programs
sponsored by BLL. Only volunteer umpires may serve on the board or be appointed to
committees.
Director of Scheduling - Scott Behnke
is in charge of generating game, field and practice pavilion schedules. It is recommended that a
subcommittee of 2 or 3 members take on each task, but the Director should coordinate the
schedules and ensure they do not conflict. The schedules are forwarded to the Information
Officer for posting on the website and uploading to the League Software.
Subcommittee - Game Scheduler- Scott Behnke, Practice Field Scheduler -Rick Kivisto,
Practice Pavilion Scheduler - Kelley Albrecht
Director of Tournament Teams -Scott Behnke
The Chairman of the Tournament Committee and represents the coaches and players and will be
responsible for coordinating the selection and operation of BLL Titans Tournament Baseball
teams. Is responsible for submitting a budget for approval by the Executive Board.
Subcommittee -
Brad Otter, Brad Brenner, Scott Safar, Tom Krause, Jodene Strommen, Dale Damon
Director of District 6 Tournaments - Dick Taylor
who shall carry out the duties as directed by the District Administrator overseeing the District
Tournaments hosted by BLL and is responsible for coordinating the selection and operation of
District 6 Tournament Baseball teams.
Team Parent/Parent Relations/PAP Director - Jodene Strommen
Plays a very important role to ensure that information is distributed to the league. The main
interface between the League and the Teams. This position has the responsibility of
communicating the team picture schedule to the team parents and works with the Team Parents
to best assist the coaches and ensure concession volunteers are acquired. Also organizes and
implements the Participation Assistance Program.
Subcommittee members - Each Division Team Parent Coordinators
Minor Division Director - Steve Morrow
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-
clinics and any other training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of
the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement,
etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting
equitable playing time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee members -
Minor League Delegate - Brad Brenner,
Minor Team Parent Coordinator
Rookie Division Director - Ken Lois
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches, and managers; coordinates mini-
clinics and any other training or education related opportunities. Ensures managers are aware of
the expectations of the Board (playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement,
etc.); tracks and communicates win/loss records; monitors books to ensure kids are getting
equitable playing time; cannot manage or coach in this division.
Subcommittee members - Rookie League Delegate, Rookie Team Parent Coordinator
T Ball Division Director - David Gill
Is in charge of player selection, assists the President in checking birth records and eligibility of
players. Division Directors and their delegates are required to be present at registration, conduct
a player distribution plan. Before approving a registration form, the Division Director is
responsible to report to and provide a Waiver Form to the President, any player that does not
meet the Little League’s Eligibility Requirements. Represents coaches/managers in the league,
and takes ownership of all aspects of the T-Ball program; establishes the teams; ensures
managers are aware of rules; ensures managers are aware of the expectations of the Board
(playing time, taking care of equipment, concession involvement, etc.).
Subcommittee members -
T Ball League Delegate - Scott Behnke
T Ball Team Parent Coordinator
Director of Concessions - Kelley Albrecht
Monitors inventory and purchasing of apparel, supplies, and items to be sold from concessions,
appoints and assists daily supervisors in scheduling coverage for regular season and All Stars,
and any hosted tournament games
Subcommittee members -
Daily Shift Supervisors -Heather Kirkeeng, Cindy Kresken, Carlyn Moen, Becky Johnson,
Tracie McWilliams, Dawn Wenzel-Helnore
Volunteer Scheduling - Team Parent Coordinators
Director of Equipment - Brad Brenner, Rick Kivisto, Dale Damon
Has the responsibility for the ordering and maintenance of equipment, with the approval of the
Purchasing Agent and President. Is a member of the Baseball Committee.
Director of Uniforms & Awards - John Grimme
Order and monitor inventory, check-out, and check-in of uniforms for all levels, orders jerseys,
shirt, pants and other requirements of uniforms for regular season, tournament teams, and All
Stars, receives and distributes uniforms.
Subcommittee Members - David Gill, Brenda Wegge, Peggy Tully
Coaching/Training Coordinator- Steve Bartlett, David Gill, Jim Friend
Represents coaches and managers in the league, presents a manager/coaching training budget,
coordinates mini clinics as necessary, contact person for the manager-coach education program
for the league
Press Coordinator - Ken Lois
Will collect news and prepare it for presentation by news and sports editors of the local
newspaper and radio or television news programs. It should be Press Coordinators further
responsibility to encourage community interest in the program by whatever means are available.
A Press coordinator should be sensitive to the reactions of the community to Little League.
Picture Day Coordinator - Steve Morrow
Organizes and coordinates Team and Individual Pictures, receives and distributes orders, and
serves as a liaison between the team parent coordinators and the company providing the
services.
Subcommittee Members - Jodene Strommen
Team Sponsor Acquisitions Coordinator - Chad Mielcarek, John Grimme
Is responsible for sending sponsorship renewal letters to previous sponsors. Attempt to solicit
new sponsors. Is responsible for collecting all sponsorship fees and distributing plaques to
sponsors.
Field Sign Acquisitions Coordinator - Chad Mielcarek, Scott Behnke
Is responsible for sending sponsorship renewal letters to previous sign sponsors. Attempt to
solicit new sign sponsors. Is responsible for collecting all sponsorship fees and distributing
plaques to sponsors.
Golf Outing Coordinator John Grimme
Is the chairperson of the golf outing committee, is responsible for organizing the subcommittee
members and directing their duties, organizing sponsors, silent auction items, raffle (door prize)
items, work with the host site organizing the golf venue, catering, celebrity coordinator, is the MC
for the event and is responsible for all facets of the golf outing event.
Subcommittee Members -
Raffle Coord. - Kathy LaBadie,
Golf Coord - Mike Anderson,
Silent Auction Coord. John Grimme
Hole Sponsor Coord - Peggy Behnke
Catering Coord - Kelley Albrecht
Signage Coord - Dale Damon, John Grimme
Fund Raiser Coordinator - Steve Spitzer - Dick Taylor
is responsible for finding ways to raise money for the operation of the league, mainly the
registration raffle.
Printing Tickets - Dale Damon
Registration Coordinator - Kelley Albrecht
prepares an information packet, materials such as signs, fliers, brochures, applications and
organizes the administration of receiving applications from candidates. The Registration
Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a boundary map is on display showing precise
boundaries which has been approved by the District Administrator and confirmed by the Little
League regional Director. The registration coordinator shall announce the dates and place where
registration will be conducted for the coming season. The local league shall provide ample
opportunity for parents and children to register. Such notice may be conveyed through radio,
schools, television, religious organizations, newspapers, and other public agencies.
Subcommittee Memebrs - Payments (3), Online Reg. (2), Tourn. Sign up (2), Uniforms (2),
Team Registration (League Coord.), Volunteer-Raffle Tickets (2), Welcome-Info (2)
Hall of Fame Committee - Executive Board
Is comprised of the Executitve Board and will oversee the selection process of BLL Hall of Fame
members and ensure the history is preserved in an appropriate program. The selection will be
presented to the Full Board for approval
Disciplinary Committee - Full Board
Is comprised of the Full Board and a quorum shall be no less than the Executive Board Members.
The Disciplinary Committee shall conduct hearings and rule on all disciplinary proceedings that
arise under the BLL Local Playing Rules, Constitution or By-Laws. The Disciplinary Committee is
empowered to place such conditions as it deems necessary for the reinstatement or continued
participation of any person with respect to whom disciplinary proceedings have been initiated
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