The meeting was called to order at 7:35 PM by Sonny Berry, President of Kernersville Little League. There were three regular members in attendance.

The minutes from the December board meeting were read by Gale Starbuck. The minutes were corrected to read " Bob Swab’s amended budget for 1999 was approved."

The Treasurer’s report was given by Bob Swab. The League has received $3,195.00 in memorials for Matt Swaim.

Sonny presented the following updates to the board:

- Duke Power turned down the League’s request to put up a banner promoting Little League sign-ups.
- the concrete pad for the new building will be poured when the ground dries up.
- the Swaim family wants the name of our complex to remain the same.
- a draft of the newsletter which will be mailed to league members prior to sign-ups.

Sonny also announced the resignation of Mike Royce from the board of directors, and recommended Sam Bradley to fill the position of Player Agent for Senior Baseball. Tommy Wilson made a motion to accept the recommendation, motion seconded by Benny Mabe; motion carried 8 to 4.

The coaches certification for the 1999 season will be held at the North Carolina Baseball Academy on Sunday, February 21 at 5:00 PM, this will be for the entire district. The academy is located on Pleasant Ridge Road.

There were no reports ready from the "local rules committee" or the "rules of conduct committee".

Tami Mankins obtained the following prices for renting signs to promote spring sign-ups:

- Parks Chevrolet - $20 a day
- Young’s Florist - $5-10 a day
- 4 Brother’s Amoco - Free

Scott Wilkinson has contacted six of the minor league managers from last year and four of those will not be returning. He also recommended the league try to do a "50-50 split the pot" in the spring if we have enough people working in the concession stand.

Frankie Dull made a motion to accept the following as managers in the Senior League Division:

The motion was seconded by Scott Wilkinson, motion carried.

Benny Mabe named Larry Brinsfield to replace Gary Livengood in the Big League Softball program.

Ginger Howland gave the following update on the Kernersville Little League shirts she is having made for the league:

- the hats did not print very well and the logo is too pink, she will be returning the hats
- the price for the screened white T-shirt is $5.75
- hat prices are $35/dozen; however the league may want to have them embroidered rather than silk screened.

The board gave Ginger approval to go ahead and order several dozen red T-shirts, blue T-shirts, sweat shirts and baseball jerseys. These items should be here in time to sell at sign ups later this month.

In concluding the meeting Sonny said he would call board members next week to get together and work on folding and stamping the newsletters. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 PM.

Respectfully submitted,