Discussed balk scenarios as a group
Handed out some game checks to umpires who worked with association fees taken out
Looked at hat logos and let all umpires know that the logo is available at Boosters if they want to bring in their own gear
Looked at invoice details, and discussed what constitutes payment if a game is canceled / delayed
Discussed the details of a clinic for babe ruth and junior league umpires that will be ran by 307 Umpires - May 12 is the proposed date
Mentioned the possibility of guys going up to Casper to work games or up to Wheatland to work games
Finished the meeting with a discussion on being professional, on time to the field, and having pregame meetings with your partner
Introductions, new members and paperwork such as W9's, legion background check updates, and 307 Umpires paperwork
Discussed plate meeting and lineup card basics
Went over and assigned May schedule based on availability of umpires and level of games
Discussed Wheatland games and the possibility of sending one umpire or a crew of umpires up to work
Handed out official shirt to members and reminded members about $25 fee that will come out of the first paycheck
Discussed some situations that were discussed in the GroupMe (specifically infield fly scenarios) and reminded all umpires to be reading the OBR rulebook when they have a chance
Introductions, gear order update (20 hats and 5 shirts were purchased), went over website updates, talked about background check and USA courses
Discussed possibility of guys going to a clinic in Rawlins that is being put on by Legion - April 7, 2025
Went over the master schedule, assigned games for April - tried to get each umpire one game at least
Discussed Cheyenne Post 6 Prep Tournament June 12 - 15, 2025 - Collected availability for all umpires
Reminder about training on Saturday, March 29, 2025 - 1:00PM - 5:00PM @ Powers Field, pending weather
Introduction to 307 Umpires and mission statement / comments made for slight wording changes.
Went over website and discussed minor changes to things like feedback form, pricing, etc.
Discussed and added association fee of $25, taken out of first paycheck for each member.
Completed paperwork - code of conduct, dress code, and umpire contract.
Looked over master schedule and tournaments.
Got hat sizes and shirt sizes for purchasing gear using sponsor money.
Went over ALB Rules Clinic PowerPoint presentation part 1