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Argenta Oreana Youth League

Argenta Oreana Youth League

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11

Jan, 2026

Board Meeting Minutes

Meeting Highlights:

  • Treasurer Update:
    Christine announced her intention to step down as Treasurer following the conclusion of the volleyball season.

  • New Board Members:
    The board welcomed the following new members:
    Dylan Wayne, Kayla Frantz, Jennifer Barringer, Myranda Luttrell, Danielle Fuller, Brent Ferrill


Baseball / Softball:

  • Registration & Team Planning:

    • Team numbers must be finalized by March 7, ahead of the CIYC meeting on March 8.

    • Player registration fees will be waived for a head coach’s child (approved by vote).

  • Pitching Mounds:

    • Mustang division will be required to have pitching mounds beginning with the 2027 season.

  • Field Preparation:

    • $35 approved for lining fields.


Uniforms:

  • Girls:

    • Jersey included

    • Visor optional (parents may opt in or out during registration)

    • Socks will no longer be provided

  • Boys:

    • Jersey and hat included

    • Due to the new logo rollout, opting out of the hat will not be available


Registration Fees & Deadlines:

  • Registration fee last year was $90.

  • Shetland & Peanut divisions: $65 due to fewer games.

  • Registration will close on March 1, followed by a one-week grace period with a $10 late fee.


Basketball:

  • For next season, youth league basketballs will be used for games.

  • A set-up and clean-up checklist will be created for concession workers.


Volleyball:

  • A set-up and clean-up checklist will also be created for volleyball concession workers.

  • The board discussed keeping basketball and volleyball jerseys year over year.


Concessions:

  • Baseball concession workers will be paid $25 per game.


Parent & Coach Meetings:

  • Parent Meeting:

    • March 22 in the Bomber Gym (Elementary School)

    • Softball: 5:00 PM

    • Baseball: 6:00 PM

    • Expectations for athletes will be reviewed

  • Coaches Meeting:

    • March 15 at 3:00 PM

  • Game Schedule Meeting:

    • Planned for mid-April


Summer Camps:

  • The board discussed bringing back summer baseball and basketball camps previously hosted by the high school.

  • Brent Ferrill and Mike T. will explore options, with Mike serving as a liaison.


Surveys & Feedback:

  • Post-season surveys will be sent to parents and coaches after each sport to gather feedback and identify improvement opportunities.


Financial Planning:

  • Discussion held on improving understanding of monthly and yearly spending, revenue tracking, and creating a formal budget.


Organization & Communications:

  • Committees were discussed, either by sport or as league-wide committees.

  • The board will transition communications to Google Chat.

  • New Logo: Cortney will work on logo concepts and share them with the group.


Next Meeting:

February 1, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location: Oreana Firehouse

Contact

Argenta-Oreana Youth League
 PO Box 444
Argenta, Illinois 62501

Phone: 217-972-9525
Email: [email protected]

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