2013 Softball Council Meeting At Sheraton Columbia Hotel In Columbia, Maryland August 11, 2013

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1 2013 Softball Council Meeting At Sheraton Columbia Hotel In Columbia, Maryland August 11, 2013 NSAD commissioner Rewolinski ordered the meeting at 9:28 a.m. with a roll call: NSAD officers (Deputy Commissioner Paige Thompson, Secretary Mize, and Pat Kinast. CAAD-Bonnie Schwebke, CSAD-Brian Fruits, ESAD-Frank Allnutt, FAAD Michelle Heathington, MAAD-Lorrie Shank, NEAAD-Bruce Beston, NWSAD-Saul Gevarter,, and SWSAD-Chris Reagle. And guest Ron Zuchegno. The minutes from Softball Council meeting in Las Vegas was accepted as it reads. Commissioner Rewolinski s report: How odd was that all tournaments started with Columbia/Columbus. We did have bad weather at Columbia, Maryland in 1984, and (We did have 67 games in one day in 1995) then Columbus, Ohio the tournament cancelled. This weekend, we had bad weather to cause the championship game were unfinished. We concerned that many rooms were cancelled that the hotel manager was not happy. It impacted on our complimentary rooms and rebates. This year, we decided to have large number of Hall of Fame inductees (12) however two inductees were not able to show up. Next year, we will have at least 12 HOF inductees after that we will reduce the number of HOF inductees. The program book will be post after I collected the pictures of teams. Then it will appear at our website later. It will be the commemorative program book The high school deaf softball teams were occurred last May 16 near Scranton, Pa. Eastern Deaf School growing try to promote youth. Possible to have Big East Softball Conference next year (Fanwood, American School for the Deaf, Lexington and Learning Center) I went and mingled with FAAD/NWSAD No women teams, meeting-officers (nobody wanted to be elected); therefore, Saul Gevarter remained and will serve as the commissioner. I did give my lecture toward the members of FAAD/NWSAD that we need to have positive attitude toward the regional officers. Since no one wants to run any officers at the region. You noticed that we, NSAD officers have new polo shirts. They came from Danny Rinas who donated us. SSAD (Southern Sports Association of the Deaf) will return back in September as they need to iron out with the problems.

2 NWSAD placed on probation (up to us to decide during the meeting). CSAD will be placed on probation and fined $100 for not being hosting the regional tournament in Howard County better facilities, there were only minor problem relating the registration admission due to taxpayers. The site for next year will be at Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the same place as before but need to check about new fields. The date will be in August 7 10, We are not sure about the future sites possible cities are St. Louis, Omaha, Bloomington (Minn) and Olathe. The NSAD Executive Board will determine what format tournament or possible have monkey survey on the format tournament. Deputy Commissioner Paige Thompson s report: we will have 30 proposals to go through and will work on NSAD Book to simplify it. Secretary Sheri Mize s report: enjoyed working with current commissioners of each regional. Treasurer Pat Kinast s report: recommended that all program books, minutes of meetings and finance report to be inserted in CD. Finance report as it is this morning according to the bank statement via online was $9, in checking account and $1, in saving account. That is not included in expenses. Thanks the 2 wonderful ladies (Hazel Rinas and Carolyn Hediger) for their hard work during registration and Rick Suiter for having the manpower to assist them. So far we had 481 registered fans during the weekend of tournament. Suggested that we distributed the money prizes to Men first 5 places and Women first 3 places and COED first 3 places. Will Coaches and commissioners for the cost of money prize to confirm before sending out the prizes. 2011/2012 finance reports were audited. Been working with CPA closely. Bonnie Schwebke suggested that we cut down the labor expenses. Remind Pat Kinast that he must register all teams via NSA. The meeting is now recessed at 10:48 a.m.

3 The meeting resumed at 11:04 a.m. Unfinished Business: ADHOC Ron Zuchegno explained what he meant by presented via power point. Check the phrase on: To amend that Regional to be independent for a year on a trial basis. Suggested that we discuss for about 10 minutes from 12:18 12:28. Then the meeting resumed at 12:30 to go with what a better motion to be simple and less confusion among us so we moved that NSAD is to be independent from regionals for a year on trial basis with ADHOC further study effective after softball council meeting. Seconded and passed. We are having our Lunch break at 1:00 and resumed at 1:44 p.m. Deputy Commissioner Paige Thompson on floor with 30 proposals: * Referral #1 PASSED SB12-03 moved that NSAD recognize Wyoming as free state. (Referred to Law Committee) Law Committee asks if NWSAD and MAAD discuss that Wyoming to be recognized as free state? If it was agreed, then Law Committee proposes: ARTICLE ONE MEMBERSHIP Section 2 REGION MEMBERSHIP 2.2 The eight regions shall be constituted as follows: FREE STATE: New Mexico, West Virginia and Alabama. ARTICLE ONE MEMBERSHIP Section 2 REGION MEMBERSHIP 2.2 The eight regions shall be constituted as follows: FREE STATE: Alabama, New Mexico, West Virginia and Wyoming Referral #2 PASSED SB moved to remove by-laws Article 5 (Funds and Uses). (Referred to Law Committee) Law Committee proposes: ARTICLE FIVE FUNDS AND USES Section 1 The funds from the ten dollar ($10.00) fee go to the proper funding group as listed below: 1.1 Five dollars ($5.00) goes to the NSAD General Fund (for the operating expenses, NSAD Officers compensation, General Fund, clothing apparels for the NSAD Officers and NSAD Umpires).

4 1.1.1 One Dollar ($1.00) goes to the International Fund One Dollar ($1.00) goes to the Hall of Fame Fund One Dollar ($1.00) goes to the Umpires Fund One Dollar ($1.00) goes to the Men s NSAO Championship Fund One Dollar ($1.00) goes to the Women s NSAD Championship Fund. (removed)

5 Referral #3 PASSED SB moved to change: Constitution; Section 3 Affiliation 3.1 Old: NSAD is independently operated. New: NSAD is independently operated but may affiliate with USSSA, NSA, WSL, ISA, or any other national softball association. (Referred to Law Committee) CONSTITUTION ARTICLE ONE ORGANIZATION Section 3 AFFILIATION 3.1 NSAD is independently operated. CONSTITUTION ARTICLE ONE ORGANIZATION Section 3 AFFILIATION 3.1 NSAD is independently operated but may affiliate with USSSA, ASA, NSA, WSL, ISA, or any other national softball association. Referral #4 DEAD/AGREED SB12-14 moved that we have voting system for Regional Commissioners. 7 or less teams = 1 vote 8 11 teams 2 votes 12 plus teams 3 votes (Referred to Law committee) Law Committee proposes: (Paige this one does not make sense because the key phrase or wording is this registered prior to NSAD or going to NSAD) Regional Motion #1 FAILED MAAD moved that NSAD refund the $125 NSAD registration fees (including NSA's $25) back to the teams that did NOT go to 2013 NSAD Tournament. Rationale - These teams will NOT play in 2013 NSAD Tournament and why need these fees? Also NSAD will NOT register these teams under NSA if they will not play in NSAD tournament and regional tournaments have their own insurance.

6 Regional Proposal #1 DEAD Article One MEMBERSHIP Current: Section 2 REGION MEMBERSHIP MIDWEST: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, and Missouri. New: MIDWEST: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, and the eight (8) counties of Southern Illinois consisting of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair. Rationale - Greater St. Louis is the area of Missouri and Illinois that surround and includes the independent city of St. Louis. The East St. Louis metro includes the Southern Illinois counties of Bone, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair. There are several deaf people living in East St. Louis metro area where they works in St. Louis, Missouri which is right across the river and many of them had played in MAAD region (many of them played in MAAD before Free-agent was added to NSAD's bylaws). It's hard for these teams to have a limit of 3 free agents per team especially where there are many deaf people living in East St. Louis wanting to play on MAAD's teams. Note: Please see attachment of map (East St Louis.pdf) Submitted by MAAD Article One MEMBERSHIP MIDWEST: Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Missouri, and the eight (8) counties of Southern Illinois consisting of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair. Regional Proposal #2 PASSED Rules & Regulations - Article 2 Registration Current: 1.5 Attendance by all men s, women s and coed teams in their regional, if there are four (4) or more division teams, before attending NSAD. New: 1.5 Attendance by all men s, women s and coed teams in their regional, if there are three (3) or more division teams, before attending NSAD.

7 Rationale: 3 teams can play in one day with round robin games and help region tournament to keep going. Not all 3 teams (if keep at 4 teams requirement) will go to NSAD, this will help women's teams to go regional tournament Submitted by MAAD Rules & Regulations Article 2 Registration 1.5 Attendance by all men s, women s and coed teams in their regional, if there are three (3) or more division teams, before attending NSAD. Regional Proposal #3 PASSED - Article 3 Executive Board, Board of Directors and Softball Council Section 4 Softball Council Current: 4.1 The NSAD Softball Council shall be represented by the Executive Board and Board of Directors. New: 4.1 The NSAD Softball Council shall be presented by the Executive Board, Board of Directors and one player representative from each region. Rationale - Player representative have the right to voice and vote as play in NSAD Tournament. Will ALL regional commissioners (or representative) be at Softball Council? Submitted by MAAD - Article 3 Executive Board, Board of Directors and Softball Council Section 4 Softball Council 4.1 The NSAD Softball Council shall be presented by the Executive Board, Board of Directors and one player representative from each region. Regional Proposal #4 FAILED - Article 3 Executive Board, Board of Directors and Softball Council Section 4 Softball Council Current: 4.2 The annual meeting of the Softball Council shall be held in the NSAD tournament city on Sunday following the NSAD Tournament

8 New: 4.2 The annual meeting of the Softball Council shall be held in the NSAD tournament city on the day before the start of NSAD Tournament Rationale - Several representatives (commissioner or player) missed the softball council meeting on Sunday and suggested to have the day before tournament starts Submitted by MAAD Article 3 Executive Board, Board of Directors and Softball Council Section 4 Softball Council 4.2 The annual meeting of the Softball Council shall be held in the NSAD tournament city on the day before the start of NSAD Tournament Regional Proposal #5 PASSED - Article 4 Committees Current: Not in bylaws New: Section 4 Tournament Planning Committee 4.1 The Commissioner shall select at least three (3) people from the region in which the NSAD tournament will potentially be held. The region association shall nominate at least five (5) people for consideration. The committee must be established two years in advance. 4.2 The Committee shall propose to the NSAD Board of Directors three host cities with information on fields and headquarter hotel. This must be completed to ensure the NSAD Board of Directors to decide and announce the final selection at least one year in advance. 4.3 The Committee shall assist NSAD recruit volunteers for registration and security to work during the tournament. Submitted by MAAD Article 4 Committees 4.1 The Commissioner shall select at least three (3) people from the region in which the NSAD tournament will potentially be held. The region association shall nominate at least five (5) people for consideration. The committee must be established two years in advance. 4.2 The Committee shall propose to the NSAD Board of Directors three host cities with information on fields and headquarter hotel. This must be completed to ensure the NSAD Board of Directors to decide and announce the final selection at least one year in advance.

9 4.3 The Committee shall assist NSAD recruit volunteers for registration and security to work during the tournament. Regional Proposal #6 WITHDRAW Rules & Regulations - Article 1 Eligibility Rules Current: 3.4 Players at least sixteen (16) years of age and under eighteen (18) years of age can play in NSAD Tournament along with permission from his/her parent(s) or guardian(s). New: 3.4 Players must be at least seventeen (17) years of age with proof of high school graduation or GED diploma. Rationale - Insurance liability and NSA/USSSA insurance is for adult tournament Submitted by MAAD Rules & Regulations Article 1 Eligibility Rules 3.4 Players must be at least seventeen (17) years of age with proof of high school graduation or GED diploma. Proposal #1 PASSED Delete Deputy Commissioner; also means remove Deputy Commissioner duties. ADDED: Effective August ARTICLE TWO - OFFICERS Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS ARTICLE TWO - OFFICERS Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.1 The officers of NSAD shall be Commissioner, Treasurer and Secretary. Delete Deputy Commissioner

10 Article Two - Officers Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.2 The officers of NSAD shall be Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer. Softball Information Director and Tournament Director shall be appointed. Article Two - Officers Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.1 The officers of NSAD shall be Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer. Softball Information Director and Tournament Director shall be appointed. NOTE: This will also delete all of Deputy Commissioner in and other proposals outline how duties are distributed. Article Two Officers Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.2 Deputy Commissioner shall:

11 Proposal #2 PASSED Delete Deputy Commissioner, Tournament Director and Softball Information Director. ADDED: Effective August ARTICLE TWO - OFFICERS Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.5 The NSAD Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer shall receive five hundred dollars ($500.00) each as an annual expense allowance. Delete Deputy Commissioner, Tournament Director and Softball Information Director ***If Proposal #1 passes, then propose below. Article Two - Officers Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.4 The NSAD Commissioner, NSAD Deputy Commissioner, NSAD Secretary, NSAD Treasurer, NSAD Tournament Director and NSAD Softball Information Director shall receive five hundred dollars ($500.00) as an annual expense allowance. Article Two - Officers Section 1 NSAD OFFICERS 1.4 The Commissioner, Secretary, and Treasurer shall receive five hundred dollars ($500.00) as an annual expense allowance. Proposal #3 PASSED Duties of Commissioner taking some of Deputy Commissioner/Secretary duties to Commissioner duties. ADDED: Effective August ARTICLE TWO - OFFICERS Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.1 The NSAD Commissioner shall: Shall appoint a Tournament Director, Law Chairperson, and Commissioner Emertius Oversee NSAD webmasters duties Interpret and revise the ; Rules and Regulations; and Policies as mandated by this organization Chairing the Law Committee. The Law committee meeting shall be held at any time and place with the approval of the NSAD Board. Issue notice of all

12 meetings of the EXECUTIVE BOARD and Softball Council. ***If Proposal #1 passes, then propose below. *** Issue notice of all meetings of the EXECUTIVE BOARD and Softball Council already in Secretary duties. Article Two - Officers Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.1 The NSAD Commissioner shall: (see ) Article Two - Officers Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.1 The NSAD Commissioner shall: Shall appoint a Tournament Director, Law Chairperson, and Commissioner Emeritus Oversee NSAD webmasters duties Interpret and revise the ; Rules and Regulations; and Policies as mandated by this organization Chairing the Law Committee. The Law committee meeting shall be held at any time and place with the approval of the NSAD Board. Proposal #4 PASSED Taking Deputy Commissioner duties and adding to Tournament Director. ADDED: Effective August The Tournament Director Shall: Appointed the Softball Information Director ***If Proposal #1 passes, then propose below.

13 Article Two - Officers Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.5 The Tournament Director shall have the prescribed duties to: (see ) Article Two - Officers Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.5 The Tournament Director shall have the prescribed duties to: Appoint the Softball Information Director Proposal #5 PASSED Defining Law Chairperson duties. ADDED: Effective August The Law Chairperson shall: Interpret and revise the ; Rules and Regulations; and Policies as mandated by this organization Chairing the Law Committee. The Law committee meeting shall be held at any time and place with the approval of the NSAD Board. Issue notice of all meetings of the EXECUTIVE BOARD and Softball Council. ***If Proposal #1 and #3 passes, then propose below. *** Issue notice of all meetings of the Executive Board and Softball Council already in Secretary duties. None. ARTICLE FOUR - COMMITTEES Section 3 The Law Committee 3.1 The Law Chairperson shall Chair the Law Committee and Interpret and revise the ; Rules and Regulations; and Policies as mandated by this organization 3.2 The Law Chairperson shall appoint three persons with NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD s approval. 3.3 Law Committee meeting shall be held at any time and place with the approval of the NSAD Board.

14 Proposal #6 PASSED Defining Commissioner Emeritus duties. ADDED: Effective August Commissioner Emeritus shall be: Must be at least 4 terms of Commissioner. Shall advice his experience toward current Commissioner and assist the Tournament Director at the tournament if need. ***If Proposal #3 passes, then propose below. None. ARTICLE TWO OFFICERS Section 2 Duties of NSAD Officers 2.7 Commissioner Emeritus shall be: Must serve at least 4 terms of Commissioner Shall advice his experience toward current Commissioner Assist the Tournament Director at the tournament, if need. Proposal #7 PASSED Re-defining the EXECUTIVE BOARD group. ADDED: Effective August Article Three-EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL The members of the NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD shall consist of Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer. The Law Chairperson, the Tournament Director and Commissioner Emeritus are invited to the EXECUTIVE BOARD during the tournament time. *** If proposal #1 and #3 passes, propose below.

15 ARTICLE THREE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL Section 1 EXECUTIVE BOARD 1.1 The members of the NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD shall consist of Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner, Secretary, Treasurer, Tournament Director and Softball Information Director. ARTICLE THREE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL Section 1 EXECUTIVE BOARD 1.1 The members of the NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD shall consist of Commissioner, Secretary and Treasurer. The Law Chairperson, the Tournament Director and Commissioner Emeritus are invited to the Executive Board during the tournament time. Proposal #8 PASSED Re-defining the Board of Director group. ADDED: Effective August *** If proposal #1 and #3 passes, propose below. ARTICLE THREE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL Section 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3.1 The makeup of the Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Board and the Regional Commissioners. ARTICLE THREE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL Section 3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3.1 The makeup of the Board of Directors shall consist of the Executive Board, Tournament Director, Law Chairperson, Commissioner Emeritus and the Regional Commissioners.

16 Proposal #9 FAILED Delete Softball Council. ARTICLE THREE EXECUTIVE BOARD, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SOFTBALL COUNCIL Section 4 Softball Council (see bylaws 4.1 through 4.5) None, removed Proposal #10 PASSED Re-defining Hall of Fame information ARTICLE FOUR- COMMITTEES Section 1 The Hall of Fame Chairperson The Commissioner shall appoint the Hall of Fame Chairperson. The Hall of Fame Chairperson must be member of NSAD Hall of Fame. The nominee ballot shall be turned over the NSAD Hall of Famers and they will vote the most qualified person (s). ARTICLE FOUR - COMMITTEES Section 1 The Hall of Fame Committee 1.1 The Commissioner shall select at least 3 people to serve on the Hall of Fame Committee. 1.2 The committee member (s) shall nominate any person (s) deserving to be in the Hall of Fame. 1.3 The nominee ballot shall be turned over to the Board of Directors and they will vote the most qualified person (s).

17 ARTICLE FOUR - COMMITTEES Section 1 The Hall of Fame Committee 1.1 The Commissioner shall appoint the Hall of Fame Chairperson. 1.2 The committee member (s) shall nominate any person (s) deserving to be in the Hall of Fame. 1.3 The nominee ballot shall be turned over to the Board of Directors and they will vote the most qualified person(s). Proposal #11 PASSED Re-defining the Rules Committee information Section 2 THE RULES COMMITTEE The Umpire In Chief shall pick at least five persons to be on the Rules Committee One member shall be on a male player on Men s team One member shall be on a female player on Women s team One member shall be a player or coach on CoEd team Two members shall be umpires ARTICLE FOUR - COMMITTEES Section 2 The Rules Committee 2.1 The Deputy Commissioner shall pick at least four (4) person (s) to be on the Rules Committee One member shall be a male player One member shall be a female player One member shall be an umpire One member shall be from a minority group (African-American, Latin-American, Japan-American, etc.) ARTICLE FOUR - COMMITTEES Section 2 The Rules Committee 2.1 The Umpire in Chief shall pick at least five (5) person (s) to be on the Rules Committee One member shall be a male player on Men s team One member shall be a female player on Women s team One member shall be a player or coach on Coed team Two (2) members shall be an umpire

18 Proposal #12 TABLED to 2014 Softball Council Change in region membership dues price SECTION 2 REGION MEMBER 2.3 Annual regional membership dues of $200 (two hundred dollars) shall be paid to the NSAD. Article One Membership Section 1 Types of Membership 2.3 Annual region membership dues of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be paid to the NSAD Secretary from the Regional Secretary/Treasurer by April 1st annually, postmarked. ARTICLE ONE - MEMBERSHIP Section 1 Types of Membership 2.3 Annual region membership dues of $200 (two hundred dollars) shall be paid to the NSAD Secretary from the Regional Secretary/Treasurer by April 1st annually, postmarked. Proposal #13 TABLED TO 2014 Softball Council Change in team membership dues price SECTION 3 TEAM MEMBERSHIP 3.1 Annual team/individual membership flat rate of $50 (fifty dollars) as listed on the team s roster shall be paid to NSAD Treasurer. It included one of the umpire association fee at the National Tournament. Article One Membership

19 Section 3 Team Membership 3.1 Annual team/individual membership flat rate of $125 (one hundred twenty-five) as listed on the team s roster shall be paid to the NSAD Treasurer as designated by the regional association on or before July 1st annually; if team already paid with proof, the team will be waived from the $25 fee. It will include the umpire association membership fee (either ASA, USSSA, NSA and ISA). Article One Membership Section 3 Team Membership 3.1 Annual team/individual membership flat rate of $50 (fifty dollars) as listed on the team s roster shall be paid to the NSAD Treasurer. This includes one of the umpire association fees at the National Tournament. Proposal #14 PASSED Remove good standing State ID RULES and REGULATIONS Article one- Eligibility Rules A player shall have a valid permanent Driver s License Rules and Regulations Article One Eligibility Section 3 Player Eligibility Rules A player shall have a valid permanent Driver s License and/or good standing State ID Rules and Regulations Article One Eligibility Section 3 Player Eligibility Rules A player shall have a valid permanent U.S. driver's license or U.S. stateissued non-driver identification card.

20 Proposal #15 PASSED **AMENDMENT add to end of sentence With Regional Commissioner feedback and approval. Seconded. FAILED **MOTION without Amendment - PASSED Combining and revising 4.1/4.2 TOURNAMENT POLICIES SECTION 4 TOURNAMENT SET UPS 4.1 AND 4.2 REVISED 4.1 The NSAD National Softball Tournament format shall be determined by the Commissioner and Tournament Director. Section 4 Tournament Set-ups 4.1 MEN: The NSAD National Men s Softball Tournaments shall be at least 8 Team Slow- Pitch 3 guarantee games to use WSL System set-ups. 4.2 WOMEN: The NSAD National women s Softball Tournaments shall be at least 8 Team Slow-Pitch 3 guarantee games to use WSL System set-ups. Section 4 Tournament Set-ups 4.1 The NSAD National Softball Tournament format shall be determined by the Commissioner and Tournament Director. Proposal #16 PASSED Adding Thursday to tournament dates SECTION 5 Tournament Times 5.1 The tournament shall begin either Thursday or Friday of the said tournament dates

21 Section 5 Tournament Times 5.1 The tournament shall begin on Friday of the said tournament dates. Section 5 Tournament Times 5.1 The tournament shall begin on either Thursday or Friday of the said tournament dates. Proposal #17 PASSED Adding Wednesday to Umpire field clinic All umpires shall have on field clinic on either Wednesday or Thursday Section 6 Tournament Officials All umpires shall have an on-field clinic on Thursday, operated by an appointed Umpire-in Chief Section 6 Tournament Officials All umpires shall have an on-field clinic on either Wednesday or Thursday, operated by an appointed Umpire-in Chief Proposal #18 PASSED **AMENDMENT add one or to shall be officiated by two umpires. Seconded. PASSED. **MOTION with Amendment 6.2 Each game, with the round robin games, shall be officiated by either one or two umpires. Each game, with the championship flight bracket shall be officiated by one or two umpires. Seconded. PASSED. Changing the wording to include Round Robin and other games.

22 6.2 Each games, with the round robin games, shall be officiated by either one or two umpires. Each games, with the championship flight bracket shall be officiated by two umpires Section 6 Tournament Officials 6.2 Each game, with the exception of the championship games, shall be officiated by two umpires. Section 6 Tournament Officials 6.2 Each game, with the round robin games, shall be officiated by either one or two umpires. Each game, with the championship flight bracket shall be officiated by two umpires. Proposal #19 PASSED **AMENDMENT remove qualified. Seconded. PASSED **MOTION with Amendment 6.4 The championship flight games shall have a qualified official scorekeeper. Seconded. PASSED Changing to only include Championship flight games 6.4 the championship flight games shall have a qualified official scorekeeper. Section 6 Tournament Officials 6.4 Each game shall have a qualified official scorekeeper.

23 Section 6 Tournament Officials 6.4 The championship flight games shall have a qualified official scorekeeper. Proposal #20 PASSED Adding d to list of a, b, c d. Member of NSAD Hall of Fame shall be received free complimentary pass for all tournament games. Section 9 Tournament Combination and Special Rate Combination Tickets Lifetime passes good for all tournament functions except Hall of Fame breakfast or luncheon shall be awarded by the NSAD to following individuals: a. Members of the NSAD Men s and Women s championship team who have actually participated in the NSAD tournament. (limited to 20 team members per team). b. Past NSAD Commissioners automatically and other NSAD past officers who have served more than four (4) continuous years on the NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD. c. Past chairperson(s)/liaison(s) of national softball tournament to receive a Lifetime Pass for their services in hosting the NSAD softball tournament. Section 9 Tournament Combination and Special Rate Combination Tickets Lifetime passes good for all tournament functions except Hall of Fame breakfast or luncheon shall be awarded by the NSAD to following individuals: a. Members of the NSAD Men s and Women s championship team who have actually participated in the NSAD tournament. (limited to 20 team members per team). b. Past NSAD Commissioners automatically and other NSAD past officers who have served more than four (4) continuous years on the NSAD EXECUTIVE BOARD. c. Past chairperson(s)/liaison(s) of national softball tournament to receive a Lifetime Pass for their services in hosting the NSAD softball tournament. d. Member of NSAD Hall of Fame shall receive free complimentary pass for all tournament games. Proposal #21 PASSED Changing 1st through 7th place to 1st through 4th place

24 Section 11 Tournament Awards 1. 1st through 4th place team Section 11 Tournament Awards 11.1 NSAD shall provide tournament awards and for each division as follows: 1. 1st through 7th place team Section 11 Tournament Awards 11.1 NSAD shall provide tournament awards and for each division as follows: 1. 1st through 4th place team Proposal #22 PASSED Section 12 TOURNAMENT GAME RULES AND REGULATIONS 12.1 During the progress of any games in the NSAD Softball Tournament only the team s registered team member may occupy their dugout with required to wear uniforms. Section 12 Tournament Game Rules and Regulations 12.1 During the progress of any games in the NSAD Softball Tournament only the teams registered team members may occupy their dugout Section 12 Tournament Game Rules and Regulations 12.1 During the progress of any games in the NSAD Softball Tournament only the

25 teams registered team members may occupy their dugout with required to wear uniforms. Proposal #23 PASSED Rules and Regulations 3.4 Players must be at least 18 yrs old to play NSAD tournament. If the player is under 18 years and he/she graduate his/her high school therefore he/she can play NSAD tournament. Rules & Regulations Article 1 Eligibility Rules 3.4 Players at least sixteen (16) years of age and under eighteen (18) years of age can play in NSAD Tournament along with permission from his/her parent(s) or guardian(s). Rules & Regulations Article 1 Eligibility Rules 3.4 Players must be at least 18 yrs old to play NSAD tournament. Proposal #24 TABLED to 2014 Softball Council Article Two Registration 1.5 and delete Rules & Regulations Article 2 Registration 1.5 Attendance by all men s, women s and coed teams in their regional, if there are four (4) or more division teams, before attending NSAD Men s teams finished top three (3) and Women s teams finished top two (2) from the most recent year s must consist of eight (8) or more players from last year s team with the majority of regional teams division to be approved by their respective region.

26 To submit NSAD team entry fee by June 1st and to submit NSAD and regional form by June 1st. (note: it is two year trial basis.) Rules & Regulations Remove 1.5 and * New Business: SB13-01: Moved that NSAD to set up Plan A as original format and Plan B format in case of the weather inclement. (Passed) SB 13-02: Moved that NWSAD to be waived from being on probation. (Passed) SB 13-03: Moved that NSAD give the free entry to Eastern Zombies to the next year Co-Ed tournament. (Passed) SB 13-04: Moved that NSAD should work with softball association of their choice to take in electronic team that registered their rosters, Amend that it leaves to NSAD executive board s decision. (Passed) The main motion carried as that NSAD should work with softball association of their choice to take in electronic team that registered their team rosters as we leave to NSAD executive board s decision. (Passed) The meeting adjourned at 3:28 p.m. The Commissioner did appreciate with our regional officers making a smooth meeting and finished earlier than we expected. Thanks Sheri Mize, NSAD Secretary

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