Roswell Recreation Commission Work Session
Meeting Information
A work session of the Roswell Recreation Commission to consider the merger of youth baseball and softball booster clubs and review the proposed bylaws for the new combined association.
Meeting Summary
Proposed Merger of Youth Baseball and Softball Associations
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The Roswell Recreation Commission will consider a proposal to merge the Roswell Youth Baseball Association (RYBA) and the Roswell Youth Softball Association (RYSA) booster clubs into a single entity, the Roswell Youth Baseball Softball Association (RYBSA). [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.1] [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.1]
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The merger aims to align resources and streamline operations, with the boards of both RYBA and RYSA having formally agreed to this transition. The original RYBA bylaws will serve as the foundation for the new RYBSA, updated to incorporate softball and ensure representation for both programs. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.2]
New RYBSA Organizational Structure and Governance
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The proposed RYBSA bylaws outline the organization's mission to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for learning baseball or softball, emphasizing fair play and personal development. It also details the objective to raise funds for program participants, parents, and coaches. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.10]
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The Board of Directors will consist of a President, Vice President of Baseball, Vice President of Softball, Secretary, Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, Coaching Chair, and Communications Chair. All voting board members must be in good standing and have a current or recent family youth participant, coach, or volunteer role in the recreational baseball or softball program. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.11]
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The bylaws also specify requirements for financial management, including the use of the Friends of the Roswell Parks, Inc. 501(c)(3) tax ID number for the bank account, and monthly financial statements to be submitted to the executive board of Friends of the Roswell Parks Inc. [Roswell Recreation Commission Agenda p.10]
People (7)
Amour Carthy
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Cliff Dittmore
Member
Roswell Recreation Commission
David Smith
Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Davis
Vice Chair
Roswell Recreation Commission
Erica Lowman
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
Jose Gonzales
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
William Strika
Commissioner
Roswell Recreation Commission
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