Practices are going well; some scheduling and logistics still need to be discussed.
Game Operations: Volunteers are needed for ticket sales and concessions, beginning 30 minutes before game time.
Entry Fee: $1 for school-age children and adults
Free Admission: Coaches, players, and senior citizens
Ticket sales will end halfway through the 3rd quarter of the second game.
Volunteer Schedule:
11/1 – Audria
11/8 – Danita
11/15 – TBD
11/16 – Matt and Cora
11/22 – TBD
11/23 – Matt and Cora
12/7 – Chelsea Sisson
Concessions Storage: Cora will speak with Mr. Williams about storing concession supplies in the middle school Bomber Gym closet.
Equipment needs were discussed.
Cora and Matt will visit Play It Again Sports to look for equipment.
AOYL will offer five scholarships/fee waivers, awarded to the first families who email.
Chelsea will review the November schedule to coordinate picture dates.
Rates are expected to increase in 2026.
The board discussed whether rates can be locked in across all sports.
The baseball contract has expired and will need to be revisited.
Digital Billboard: Argenta in Motion digital billboard will be used to promote boys basketball registration. Chelsea Sisson will take the lead.
Middle Diamond: Jennifer will follow up with Megan F. regarding collaboration with Argenta in Motion and how participation numbers could support funding.
West Diamond: Mustang and Bronco boys divisions will require pitching mounds by the 2027 season.
Courtney will research permanent vs. portable mound options.
Audria will look into dirt and overlay needs for leveling and buildup.
Pony and Hawks divisions will not use the West Diamond due to base distance requirements.
Del’s Fundraiser:
50% fundraiser, approximately three weeks in duration
Tentative pickup date: October 9
Pickup location: Oreana Firehouse (to be confirmed)
Chelsea will gather additional details and send recommendations on timing.
Krispy Kreme Fundraiser: To be scheduled later, potentially during baseball season.
Spring Fundraiser: Mother’s Day basket fundraiser discussed.
Date: January 11, 2026
Argenta-Oreana Youth League PO Box 444Argenta, Illinois 62501
Phone: 217-972-9525 Email: [email protected]