1. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS ELECTION PROCESS MISCELLANEOUS

2. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION Common Misconceptions:  Presidents may release players to another League  District Staff may release players to another League  It is alright to play regular season (not All-Stars) in any League  A League may change/alter any Little League Rule or Regulation  Background checks are only required for new persons  Leagues may play each other without approval

3. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION Common Misconceptions:  Leagues may not go together to form All-Star teams  Previous years managers/coaches have tenure and MUST be appointed  Player information is public knowledge and can be shared  BOD members may also be administratively involved in other programs  Leagues MUST form All-Star trams and buy special uniforms

4. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LEAGUE REQUIREMENTS:  Unless waivered, in writing, follow ALL Little League Rules & Regulations  Perform background checks on ALL volunteers who contact the children  Ensure ALL documentation is completed prior to FIRST GAME  ALL volunteers appointed by the President & approved by BOD  Submit player rosters to Williamsport by required date  Complete and submit SAFETY PLAN (Williamsport & District)  Ensure CONSTITUTION has been reviewed & approved within past 2 years  Ensure Charter and all insurance paid PRIOR to first tryout

5. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS:  II(d) Waiver – allows player to continue playing in League they started in

6. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  IV(h) Waiver – allows player to play where parent has been a dedicated volunteer

7. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  V(a) Waiver – allows 12 year old to play in Minor Division

8. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  COMBINED PLAY – allows 2 or 3 Leagues to COMBINE players in a Division

9. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  INTERLEAGUE PLAY – allows 2 or 3 Leagues to form a multi-team division

10. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  SPECIAL GAMES – request for non-regular season games

11. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  MEDICAL RELEASE – Little League form for player medical treatment

12. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  PLAYER REGISTRATION – Little League form for player enrollment

13. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  VOLUNTEER APPLICATION – Little League form to be filled out by ALL volunteers

14. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  ACCIDENT CLAIM FORM – to file claim for injury to player

15. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  ACCIDENT TRACKING FORM – to track an injury to player

16. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION LITTLE LEAGUE FORMS - continued:  Tournament Enrollment Form – verify background checks

17. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION ELECTION PROCESS:  ESTABLISH ELECTION COMMITTEE BOD Secretary (responsible for membership roster) Four (4) Non-BOD Members (Parents that complained the most) Must follow League Constitution procedures/regulations  Use the steps in the Operations Manual At LEAST 45 days prior to closing day  BOD & ELECTION COMMITTEE DETERMINES NUMBER OF BOD MEMBERS REQUIRING ELECTION FOR THE UPCOMING SEASON Number NOT POSITION No later than 40 days prior to closing day

18. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION ELECTION PROCESS - continued:  ELECTION COMMITTEE NOTIFIES GENERAL MEMBERSHIP OF BOD ELECTIONS By Newspaper ad By mail By notice at field At LEAST 30 days prior to closing day Where, When, Time of Election, how to nominate an individual or themselves  ELECTION COMMITTEE POSTS POSTER BOARD AT SNACKBAR FOR BOD NOMINATIONS At LEAST 25 days prior to closing day Include address for mailing in nominations Include deadline for receipt of mailed nominations  Must be received no later than 10 days before closing day

19. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION ELECTION PROCESS - continued:  ELECTION COMMITTEE REMOVES NOMINATION BOARD FROM SNACKBAR 10 days prior to closing day Nominations closed at this time  ELECTION COMMITTEE PREPARES BALLOT Verifies all persons nominated are members in good standing in League Names of all eligible people on ballot Blank lines for write ins (25% of open positions) Notice on ballot about voting for too many persons  ELECTION COMMITTEE RUNS ELECTION At closing ceremonies Collects all ballots

20. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION ELECTION PROCESS - continued:  ELECTION COMMITTEE COUNTS ALL BALLOTS Verifies ballot is valid (not to many people voted for, write-ins are valid, etc.)  ELECTION COMMITTEE POSTS RESULTS OF ELECTION At closing ceremonies In PRIVATE Secretary retains ALL ballots

21. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION MISCELLANEOUS:  Give EVERY volunteer a job to do EXAMPLES OF COMMITTES: ELECTION COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE CONCESSIONS COMMITTEE GROUNDS COMMITTEE EQUIPENT COMMITTEE UNIFORMS COMMITTEE FUND RAISING COMMITTEE

22. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION MISCELLANEOUS - continued: SET DATES  BOD MEETINGS  RULES COMMITTEE MEETING  CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW MEETING  GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING  SIGN-UPS  TRY OUTS  OPENING DAY  DRAFT OF TEAMS  UMPIRE CLINICS  MANAGERS/COACHES TRAINING  FUNDRAISING  CLOSING DAY  SPECIAL TOURNAMENTS

23. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION MISCELLANEOUS - continued: SPECIAL WAIVER – League request for deviation from Rule or Regulation

24. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION DATE: June 21, 2005 TO: All California District Administrators and local Little Leagues FROM: Little League international RE: Bulletin - Abstract Birth Records in California The State of California Department of Health Services determined that effective July 1, 2003, there will be two types of certified copies of birth records. 1. The first type is a regular certified copy identical to those issued prior to July 1, 2003. These will be issued only to authorized individuals as defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 103526. 2. The second type is also a regular certified copy; however, it will have a legend across the face with the statement “INFORMATIONAL, NOT A VALID DOCUMENT TO ESTABLISH IDENTITY.” Both of these documents are certified copies of the original document on file with the State of California, and as such are acceptable to Little League International. However, a third form previously acceptable to Little League is no longer acceptable. In compliance with the State of California, Department of Health Services, State Registrar, June 27, 2003, certified abstract of birth is no longer acceptable as proof of age in California. Little League International 539 U.S. Route 15 Hwy P.O. Box 3485 Williamsport, PA 17701-0485 MISCELLANEOUS - continued: California Birth ABSTRACT Not Acceptable Notification:

25. 2012 PRESIDENT’S PRESENTATION QUESTIONS/ANSWERS