Board Meeting Minutes

Sunday June 28 - 1:00 pm at Bommars

Attendance: Neil Hager, Jeff Bradshaw, Will Ferguson, Viki Babcock, and Sue Hackett

MVDO Summer Playoff locationsc
Summer Playoff locations were decided - 4-person at Barneys, Doubles at Screamers and Cricket at Nuts. We will contact the bars and make sure they are willing to host.

MVDO Summer Picnic
The Summer Picnic which was cancelled due to flooding was tentatively rescheduled for Sat. Sept. 19 at the same location. We will check with the Parks department and see if the location is available for that date.

Midwest Summer Classic
Set up will be Thurs July 9th at 5:30 pm. Sue Hackett and Chuck Solinski will run the tournament. Neil Hager will be there all weekend to also assist. The rest of the board will fill in when needed.

MVDO Trivia Night
The MVDO Trivia Night is tentatively scheduled for Sat. Nov. 21 at the Richmond Heights Civic Center. It is $470.00 for 6 hrs and holds 37 tables of 8. Mark O'Toole will be contacted to help with sponsorship and details.

Sunday May 31 - 1:00 pm at ???????

Attendance: Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Cory Mahoney, Will Ferguson, and Jeff Bradshaw

'B' & 'C' Tournament
B/C Tournament was discussed in greater detail. Neil plans to run the registration table with the help of Steve Zichler. Other board members will help where necessary so that the computer or money is never left unattended. We are going to pick up some standards from Screamers before hand so this is not a last minute effort. 9:00 am was agreed on as set-up time the Saturday of the event.
SCDL has agrees to donate to the prize fund in addition to the sponsorships already in place. The prize money will start around $2000.00 before any entry fees are taken.
Cory will purchase markers and we will make sure Hotshots provides rags, pencils, etc…
We will run some 50 / 50’s as well during the tournament.

MVDO Summer Picnic
Summer Picnic was discussed as well. Everyone is going to work on beer donations. Paul will talk to the BBQ guys and get everything squared away. Cory and Paul to hit Sam’s Club to purchase misc. items and non-alcoholic beverages.

Trophy/Plaques
Trophies and plaques are one of the league's largest expenses and it seems that a good percentage of the trophies and plaques never even get picked up. And the traveling trophies are mistreated and end up being fixed over and over again. So an entire new approach/method for end of season awards needs to be discussed. Other options include customized shirts, gift cards, shot glasses, etc. We are trying to come up with the most cost effective solution, as well as finding something people would actually use / enjoy. Will is going to talk to a potential provider for shirts. It was also discussed that the “Bar” plaques should continue if the bars are willing to display them.

Wednesday Apr. 29 - 7:00 pm at Larry J's

Attendance: Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Bob Carver, Cory Mahoney, Will Ferguson, Jackson Larsen, Jeff Bradshaw and Viki Babcock

MVDO Summer Picnic
The MVDO has reserved Shelter C at George Winter Park for the MVDO Summer Picnic on Saturday June 20. Paul Smith is going to take care of the catering he has invested the help of Clayton Sloan and John Versman to do the cooking we will be having pulled pork and beef brisket for adults and hot dogs and hamburgers for kids plus sides potato salad, cole slaw, chips, cookies etc. We will using the big gray tub (at Michele Holt's house) to put all the beer and soda in. Neil Hager will reserve the park for 2010 right away so we get the park and date of choice.

Boards certified
Bob Carver certified boards at the following locations -- new boards at Hotshots #1 and Hotshots #5, Show-Me's (old Woody's) and Larry J's. Planning on getting the new Barney's in Valley Park.

'B' & 'C' Tournament
Mark O'Toole will get a banner/poster made for the tournament sponsors.

Summer Registration - May 2 at Hotshots #3
Paul Smith and Cory Mahoney will handle summer registration at Hotshots.

Sunday Mar. 29 - 1:00 pm at Hotshots(Manchester)

Attendance: Dave Madison, Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Bob Carver, Cory Mahoney, Jeff Bradshaw and Viki Babcock

MVDO Summer Picnic
The MVDO Summer picnic is officially scheduled for Saturday June 20. A location is still to be determined as past places the picnic were held are booked. Paul Smith will continue to call around and get some availability of parks and pavillions. MVDO member Clayton Sloan and friends have agreed to bring their smoker and and cook food for the members. The MVDO will provide the food. All board members will continue asking bars for beer donations.

Dues
There are still a few players who have not paid their dues for this season. Cory will track them down and get their money or there will be consequences against them.

Midwest Summer Classic
The Board's availability tournament weekend was discussed. All present Board members will be there all day Saturday and Sunday to help out in whatever fashion is needed. Neil and Viki will be there Friday for the qualifier to help as needed. We need to confirm Chuck Solinski's availability and desire to run the tournament once again. Jeff Taylor has arranged for set-up of the tournament hall to take place Thursday, July 9 at 4:30-5:00 pm. David Sullivan from the SCDL Youth League asked if he could hold Youth events at the tournament. After considering many factors the MVDO Board has declined that option for 2009. It can be discussed for 2010.

Spring Playoffs/Rules and Regs Meeting
Webmaster Dave Madison needs to get the information for the Spring City Playoffs and the Rules and Regs meeting up on the web site.

'B' & 'C' Tournament
The Board is soliciting sponsorships for the 'B' and 'C' Tournament to help make it a great event for the 'B' and 'C' players. Carol Gold from South 94 Bistro is sponsoring $100. Neil will get a list together of all sponsors. Mark O'Toole will be contacted about getting a banner/poster made for the tournament sponsors. All Board members will seek other sponsorships.

MVDO Money League
The final details for the "pilot" money league program for the Summer Session were decided. There will be two divisions of 6 teams if possible - one 750 capped division and one 1000 capped division. Dave Madison will get the full rules and instructions on how to register on the web site. For this pilot program we will have teams register in advance with Dave Madison or an MVDO Board member. If the league is well received and runs smoothly, it will be opened up for all in the Fall.

MVDO Trivia Night
The Board is still seeking locations for the MVDO Trivia Night. The Carpenters Hall is not available at this time. Some possible locations are the VFW on Big Bend, the Moose Lodge in St. Charles, the Richmond Heights Community Center, Syberg's Hall in Maryland Heights, the Maryland Heights Community Center. Everyone is looking into possible locations.

Sunday March 1 - 1:00 pm at Hotshots(Maryland Heights)

Attendance: Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Cory Mahoney, Jeff Bradshaw, Viki Babcock, Mark O'Toole, Sue Hackett and Jeff Taylor

Spring Playoff Locations
Locations for the Spring Playoffs were decided. The Team playoffs will be Saturday May 2 at Hotshots-Manchester for the 'B' and 'C' divisions. The Overall Team City Championship will be Monday May 4 at Hotshots-Manchester. The Cricket Doubles Championship will be Thursday April 30 at The Mack. The Open Doubles City Championships will be Tuesday April 28 at Bommars. There is no Mixed Doubles City Championships as the winner of the divisional playoffs will be City Champ.

'B' & 'C' Tournament
Final revisions were made for the 'B'/'C' Tournament on June 13. The flyer will be posted on the MVDO web site and the board will start distributing flyers to bars and players throughout the area.

Dart Madness Tournament - 2010
Initial discussion was held on the creation of the Dart Madness Tournament - a dart tournament designed to run similar to the NCAA's March Madness basketball tournament with a bracket of 64 players competing over 2-3 week period. Exact details and rules and other information to be discussed at a later date. The initial committee to organize and run this tournament is Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Mark O'Toole and Dave Madison. Chuck Solinski and others will be asked to contribute and be part of the committee.

Midwest Summer Classic
Sue Hackett and Jeff Taylor from the SCDL were on hand for the first meeting of the SCDL and the new board to discuss the Midwest Summer Classic. Both sides agreed on keeping the St. Charles Moose Lodge as the venue for 2009. Alternate possible locations will be looked at for 2010. Some minor flyer/event adjustments were made to help relieve some of the back up on Saturday night. Many other details about the running and organizing of the tournament were discussed. The group will meet again in the near future to continue discussions.

Sunday Feb. 8 - 1:00 pm at Hotshots(Fenton)

Attendance: Will Ferguson, Dave Madison, Jackson Larsen, Paul Smith, Neil Hager, Billy Dupske, Cory Mahoney, Jeff Bradshaw, Steve Zichler, Viki Babcock and Phil Denzmore

'C' Rep position
Lisa Deppong declined position of 'C' Rep. Viki Babcock had the next most write-in votes and accepted position. The Board unanimously voted her in.

Board transition
New treasurer Cory Mahoney will contact past Treasurer Michele Holt and get the financial records, check book and other documents transfered over. He will also set up a time and place for the new Board to meet at the bank and sign the signature card. He will also get with Dave Madison and learn the Admin portion of the league's web site to administer league dues and fees.

ADO Rep position and qualifiers
Billy Dupske volunteered for the ADO Rep position. The Board accepted his offer and appointed him ADO Rep. The Board offered to help cover qualifiers whenever Billy was unavailable. The Board also agreed to continue spending up to $110 per ADO playoff program to send players to the regionals. This amount will be increased for the Midwest Summer Classic regional which we co-host with the SCDL - the total amount is undetermined at this time.

Three qualifiers for the upcoming regional in Jeff City on March 6 were also discussed and agreed upon:

  • Sunday Feb. 15 - 1:00 PM - Hotshots-Fenton
  • Saturday Feb. 21 - 6:00 PM - Screamers
  • Sunday Feb. 22 - 1:00 PM - Hotshots-South County
  • Sunday Mar. 1 - 1:00 PM - South 94 Bistro (added later)

Spring Playoffs
Locations for the Spring playoffs were briefly discussed. A final decision will be made in a few weeks.

'B' & 'C' Tournament
The Board has decided to hold a tournament for the 'B' and 'C' players in the MVDO. The hope is this becomes an annual tournament. The first tournament will be held Saturday June 13 at Hotshots(Fenton). Standards will be brought in to have 12-16 dart boards available for the tournament. MVDO member Phil Denzmore was invited by the board to attend in order to provide feedback on the 'C' players point of view. With the help of Phil and others a tentative format was discussed. There will be three "levels" - C, B100-B140, B141-B199. Dave Madison will create a flyer to be agreed upon by the entire board. The tournament will be 100% payback. Hotshots and the MVDO may add money to the pay out based on participation.

MVDO Summer Picnic
The MVDO Summer picnic is tentatively scheduled for Saturday June 20. A location is still to be determined. Paul Smith will call around and get some availability of parks and pavillions. For food the decision was to ask an MVDO member who is an excellent BBQ'er with a huge smoker to do the grilling. Paul Smith and Jeff Bradshaw are going to ask him. All board members will begin asking bars for beer donations.

Midwest Summer Classic
The Midwest Summer Classic is July 10-12. The Board is ok with it being at the Moose Lodge in St. Charles once again. A meeting will be set up with Sue Hackett and the SCDL for Sunday March 1 to discuss the tournament in more detail. Neil Hager will set up the meeting and let everyone know the details.

Rules and Regulations meeting
Vice president Neil Hager will chair the Rules and Regulations meeting on Saturday May 16. The meeting is tentatively scheduled for Screamers at 6:00 PM. Neil will check with Screamers to see if that is ok. A money added blind draw will follow at 7:30. Also, Dave Madison will put on the web site that all trophies, mugs and plaques that have never been picked up and are in the shed at Screamers will be available for pickup at the meeting. Anything left after the meeting will be discarded.

Sportsmanship
Disciplinary action against a member who has been accused of poor sportsmanship on multiple occasions was discussed and addressed. The Board will take action against anyone who displays a bad attitude or poor manners or poor sportsmanship. Darts is for fun and everyone should always have a good time when they play a match. The Board's official stance on this matter will be posted on the MVDO web site soon.

Trophy/Plaques
For the Spring season we will continue to do trophies and plaques as is. Going forward a meeting specificly on this issue will be held. Trophies and plaques are one of the league's largest expenses and it seems that a good percentage of the trophies and plaques never even get picked up. And the traveling trophies are mistreated and end up being fixed over and over again. So an entire new approach/method for end of season awards needs to be discussed.

MVDO Standards
Paul Smith will take a standard home and see if he can figure out a way to "re-engineer" the MVDO standards to make them more easily assembled and more easily stored and transported. Included in this is the possibility of the MVDO purchasing a used trailer for storing and hauling the standards.

New players/bars
Neil Hager would like the board to be more active in visiting new bars to recruit new bars and new players. A more detailed plan will be discussed later. Dave Madison will get a new "recruitment" poster designed and solicit bids for printing the posters.

MVDO Trivia Night
The Board unanimously decided to bring back the MVDO Trivia Night (one was not held in 2008). A tentative date of Saturday September 26 was set. Neil Hager will approach Jeff Haantz about the possibility of getting the Carpenter's Hall again. Future meetings will be held to discuss this event in more detail. Current board members will seek help from previous board members to organize and run this trivia night.

MVDO Money League
The Board has decided to "pilot" a money league division in the Summer Session. There will be two divisions of 6 teams if possible. Dave Madison will get the documentaion and rules for the league on the web site. Dave and the entire board will spread the word on the money league and recruit the 12 pilot teams. If the league is well received and runs smoothly, it will be opened up for all in the Fall.

Meeting Minutes - web site
Dave Madison will add a meeting minutes section to the web site to keep the membership informed of league business.