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I would like to thank everyone who attended our December Annual Night at the Races. I would especially like to thank the following Hall of Famers Ed Vogt and Howard Witsken for handling our bets and Kurt Mechley for running the projector all evening. I would also like to thank sponsors Wild Mike's and Dave Yeggy catering for the great food they provided us.
FINGERPRINTING FOR BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL TAKE PLACE AT OUR JANUARY MEETING. If you are intending on coaching any team in our organization we require that you be fingerprinted for a background check. This includes ass't coaches, coordinators and board members. If you were fingerprinted in 2007, you need to simply sign a form that states you are aware DAA is sending in the information to have your prints run for 2008. These forms will be at the designated sign up dates as well. If you were not fingerprinted in 2007, you must be fingerprinted to coach. DAA will pay for a head coach and two ass't coaches.
LAST SPRING SPORT SIGN-UP- Thursday, Jan. 24 at C.O. Harrison from 6:00-8:30.
These sign-ups are for baseball, softball, t-ball, and soccer.
FEE TABLES for each sport are listed on the website, www.daasports.com
As a reminder, our sign-up dates are advertised in the Delhi Press as well as the local school flyers that are sent home weekly with your children. Look for our Fall 2008 sign-up dates in March's newsletter and on our website.
Please note: Delhi Athletic Association will have three scheduled sign-ups for all sports with the 3rd sign-up considered the last and final sign-up. Any sign-up after the 3rd sign-up (Jan. 24 2008) is considered a late sign-up. Any and all late sign-ups will be accessed a $20.00 late fee in addition to all applicable fees.
Our Spring Raffle carries into 2008. The prizes are $500.00 for 1st place, $300.00 for 2nd place, and $200.00 for 3rd place. The Major raffle drawing will take place at our April general membership meeting.
Beginning in February, the names of those individuals who have not returned their uniforms or equipment will be posted on the website and in the newsletter. The coordinators and board members of this organization spend many hours attempting to contact those who cannot seem to turn in the equipment that is the property of Delhi Athletic Association. If the equipment is not returned as requested, I have no choice but to report the equipment to the local police as stolen property. If you are having problems contacting your coach to return uniforms, contact Equipment Coordinator, Gary Brummett or any board member and they will make arrangements with you to get it returned and accounted for.
Head coaches applications are being accepted through the March general membership meeting. Please fill out an application on line, or see Manager's Committee Chairman, Tony Hover or myself for an application.
It is my privilege to be the Chairperson for the 2008 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame has been in existence since 1965 recognizing those individuals who have gone over and beyond the call of duty for the advancement of Delhi Athletic Association as well as serving the youth of DAA. To date, 101 members have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. A complete list of past inductees can be found on the website under the Hall of Fame tab. It is an honor to be nominated by one of your peers. Nominations are now open and will remain open until June 1, 2008. To nominate an individual, simply call me or send me an e-mail advising who you would like to nominate. The nominee can be both an active member (a member currently active in the organization who meets the minimum requirements) or an inactive member (an individual who has not been active in the organization for the last three years who meets the minimum requirements). The minimum requirements for consideration are (1) Nominee has been an active member for seven (7) years, (2) Nominee has held an elected office for at least one (1) year or served on two (2) separate committees, and (3) Nominee has served in the capacity as a team manager, a coach, a supervisor of the farm system or intramural of a field manager, for a period of not less than five (5) years. A Hall of Fame application will be forwarded to the nominee for completion to assure that all accomplishments and contributions are correct and accurate for consideration. Past Hall of Fame inductees will then meet to vote on the nominees for consideration of induction into the Hall of Fame. Inductees for 2008 will be inducted at the July monthly meeting. I am sure there are many qualified individuals worthy of this recognition who have or are still demonstrating the qualities of Honor, Integrity and Service. Now is the time to begin thinking of such worthy individuals for June 1st will be here before you know it. If you have any questions, you can call me at 922-2152 or email me at irefem@fuse.net.