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The Board's Role

The Danvers American Little League board of directors is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the league within the rules, regulations and policies of Little League®. The Board's goal is to provide the leadership and organisational oversight necessary for a rewarding and enjoyable Little League experience for all of our ballplayers, coaches and parents. 

The Board is elected on an annual basis from and by volunteers of Danvers American. Board members attend year-round monthly meetings to discuss the day-to-day operations and be the decision makers for the league. With the town and leagues best interest first, the board adopts rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and the management of the league. The board also oversees the local league constitution and maintains the field's at Plains park.  

In addition to the board, division directors help and coordinate within each division. Each director helps create efficient lines of communication with the team managers about rules, scores and news. 

The board 
welcomes feedback from all volunteers and parents, for more information please contact us and use the links below to learn more about Little League®.

Board of Directors & Division Directors

2017 Board of Directors   

Position   

Name  

President   Bill Nolan
 Vice President  
John Almeida
Safety Officer  
Mark Smith
Player Agent  
Al DiTomaso
Sponsorship & Fund. Mgr.   Dennis Moore
Umpire-in-Chief   Eric Leete
Concession Manager   John Kobierski
Secretary   Jason Navarro
Treasurer  
Matt Curran
 Equipment Manager   Joe Lepore
 Scheduling Director   Frank Missett
 Field Maintenance  
Sean McLaughlin
 Information Officer   Mike Brown

Division Directors

 

                   Division  

                      Name

                Majors                   Paul Sydlowski
               AAA  
                 Tim Leary
 
             AA  
                Justin Clark
 
            A  
                James Blum
                  Farm                  Chris Dembowski
               T-Ball                  Mike Spanos
 

2017 Danvers American Little League Board of Directors

President Bill Nolan
Vice President John Almeida
Safety Officer Mark Smith
Player Agent Al DiTomaso
Sponsorship & Fund. Mgr. Dennis Moore
Umpire-in-Chief Eric Leete
Concession Manager John Kobierski
Secretary Jason Navarro
Treasurer Matt Curran
Equipment Manager Joe Lepore
Scheduling Director Frank Missett
Field Maintenance Sean McLaughlin
Information Officer Mike Brown

Individual Roles of the Board

President - The president has many responsibilities in the administration of the league. Each President is elected by, and is accountable to, the local league board of directors. Duties of a president are described within the limits of the rules and regulations, and within the local league constitution, giving each president the ability to oversee the affairs of all elements of the league.

As the chief administrator, the president selects and appoints managers, coaches, umpires and committees. As such, no person becomes a manager, coach, umpire or committee member without the approval of the president. However, all appointments are subject to final approval by the local league's board of directors.

Importantly, the president is the officer with whom Little League International maintains contact. The president also represents the league in the District organization.

The president should be the most informed officer of the league. Each president must know the regulations under which Little League operates and in authorizing the annual application for charter, binds all members of the league to faithfully observe the regulations. Little League Baseball International Headquarters reserves the right to require a league to remove any officer who does not carry out the terms of charter application. Serious violation can result in loss of the league's charter by action of the Charter Committee in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Beyond the requirements of league administration, the president should personify the best public image in reflection to the community at large. Each president should take an active role in gaining support and winning friends for the league program.

The president presides at league meetings, and assumes full responsibility for the operation of the local league. The president receives all mail, supplies and other communications from the Little League Headquarters. A president may manage, coach or umpire, provided he/she does not serve on the protest committee, nor serve as tournament team manager or coach.

Vice President - The vice president presides in the absence of the president, works with other officers and committee members, is ex-officio member of all committees, and carries out such duties and assignments as may be delegated by the president. Separate vice presidents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. If so, one vice president should be selected as the one to preside in the absence of the president. A vice president may manage, coach or umpire, provided they do not serve on the protest committee.

Secretary - The secretary maintains a register of members and directors, records the minutes of meetings, is responsible for sending out notice of meetings, issues membership cards and maintains a record of league's activities.

Treasurer - The treasurer signs checks co-signed by another officer or director (or as directed by the local league's constitution), dispenses league funds as approved by the board of directors, reports on 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 - The player agent conducts annual tryouts, is in charge of player selection, assists the president in checking birth records and eligibility of players and generally supervises and coordinates the transfer of players to or from the Minor Leagues according to provisions of the regulations of Little League Baseball. Separate player agents may also be selected to oversee individual divisions within the league. The player agent must not manage, coach or umpire in the division over which he/she has authority, unless the local league has received explicit written permission to allow this from Little League International.

Safety Officer - The safety officer coordinates all safety activities including supervision of ASAP (A Safety Awareness Program), 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 Little League International through the ASAP system.

Information Officer  The information officer manages the league's official home page on active.com, manages the online registration process and ensures that league rosters are maintained on the site, assigns administrative rights to league volunteers and teams, ensures that league news and scores are updated on a regular basis, collects, posts and distributes important information on League activities including direct dissemination of fund-raising and sponsor activities to Little League International, district, public, league members and media, serves as primary contact person for Little League and active.com regarding optimizing use of the Internet for league administration and for distributing information to league members and to Little League International, and displays enthusiasm for using the Internet for league administration, for sharing information and for creating a more enjoyable and efficient Little League experience.

Coaching Coordinator - Represents coaches/managers in league; presents a coach/manager training budget to the board; gains the support and funds necessary to implement a league-wide training program; orders and distributes training materials to players, coaches and managers; coordinates mini-clinics as necessary; helps implement www.LittleLeagueCoach.org as the manager-coach education program for the league.

Concession Manager 

  • Maintains the operation of concession facilities
  • Organizes the purchase of concession products
  • Responsible for the management of the concession sales at league events
  • Schedules volunteers to work the concession booth during league events
  • Collects and reviews concession related offers including coupons, discounts and bulk-purchasing opportunities
  • Organizes, tallies and keeps records of concession sales and purchases

Sponsorship/Fundraising Manager 

  • Solicits and secures local sponsorships to support league operations
  • Collects and reviews sponsorship and fundraising opportunities
  • Organizes and implements approved league fundraising activities
  • Coordinates participation in fundraising activities
  • Maintains records of monies secured through sponsorship and fundraising initiatives

Head Umpire/Chief Umpire (UIC) 

  • Provides Umpire Training
  • Schedules Umpires
  • Member of Protest Committee

Local Sponsors

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