Programs in Attendance: Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston, Jarrettsville, Conowingo, Hereford, Joppatowne, Cecil, Edgmere, Edgewood, Stembridge, Perry Hall, LTRC, North Harford, Towson, Havre De Grace, Cockeysville.
Executive Board Members in Attendance: Vince Hagely (VP Rules), Ian Mitchell (VP Scheduling) Meeting opened with January Minute Review. Motion to except Minutes – Vince Hagely and second by Lonnie Spence.
President’s Report: Nothing to report.
VP of Scheduling Report: It was decided that UCYFL will be purchasing Scheduling Software
Treasurers Report: Account balance - $490.00 No checks were written. New Board will put together budget plan. Keep in mind league fees may change.
VP of Rules Report: Rule Change proposal to make 11U unlimited weight was accepted. Vote was 14-1
Blue Division Report: Nothing new to report.
Gold Division Report: Nothing new to report.
White Division Report: Nothing new to report.
Old Business: ~Perry Hall submitted a rule change proposal to eliminate tackle to tackle from all age groups. Proposal to be tabled and voted at the March meeting. There was much discussion and a suggestion was made that we wean into unlimited weights and/or possibly revisit and revise tackle to tackle rules. ~A second rule change proposal was submitted to revise the 18 point rule to a 24 point rule in all competitive age groups, with the reasoning that the 18 point rule does not allow the backfield enough time. *Reminder – Rule changes cannot be reversed or changed back for 2 years.
~Vacant Board Positions: Treasurer: Nominee – Carisa Reachard – Vote was unanimous. Secretary: Nominee – Jamie Eckels – Vote was unanimous. President: Nominee’s – Jared LaRue (Jarrettsville) Keith Fletcher (Bel Air) Ian Mitchell (Fallston) Vince Hagely (Joppatowne) – Declined
Vote was 13 in favor of Keith Fletcher
~Rising Sun has not submitted an application yet. No vote until application is complete.
New Business: -Loyola Blakefield & Grey Charles has expressed interest in the league.
-Proposal to have website have functional email capabilities. Master list to be made of all names, positions, emails, and contact info.
-Need to work on Division placements. It was suggested that Blue Division has to field core 6. (Tabled until registrations start) Need to establish a structure.
-Keep in mind vendors night is coming up.
Motion to dismiss- Ian Mitchell Seconded – Vince Hagely