Proposed motions for Members Meeting. January 21, 2014:

Motion 1) Motions 1-5 are proposed by the BOG
As per results from WCC Committee vote:

All Players that are involved in the WCC must play at least 25% of possible games per season.

ARTICLE VI PLAY-OFFS
Section 1: Eligibility (Unless otherwise provided in these by-laws)
Players must be on the team roster on week six (6) to qualify for any post season playoff participation. (F2013)
Teams – by total wins
Individuals – by percentages with a minimum of 55% of games played as a member of a registered team…
Change to:
Section I: Eligibility
Players must be on the team roster on week six (6) to qualify for any post season playoff participation. (F2013)
Teams – By total wins. All eligible players must have a minimum of 25% of games played as a member of a registered team in our league during the current ten week season to participate in playoffs and WCC competition.
Also change to:
Article VI Section IV
The Team who wins first Place overall in Team Playoffs must participate in the WCC as a Team. Players will not be eligible for competition in any other event. Players must be on the roster in week six (6) to qualify for WCC participation (F2013). All eligible players must have a minimum of 25% of games played as a member of a registered team in our league during the current ten week season to participate in WCC and Playoffs.

Motion 2)
Motion to change the start of play:
Practice will start at 6:30pm for Home Team and 7:00pm for Visitors. Start of match will be no later than 7:30pm. (This change is being proposed to have play end at an earlier time).
Change score sheet to read:
Instructions:
11. HOME TEAM practices from 6:30pm to 7:00pm. VISITORS practice from 7:00pm to 7:30pm. Play begins at 7:30pm.
This new rule would also change:
Section III ELIGIBILITY, FORFEITURE AND WITHDRAWEL
Changes in team personnel require notification to the President or Statistician by 7:30pm on the day prior to a match. Notification must be done in person, by telephone, fax or email.
Also a change to:
Playing Rules 43:
2) Starting time: No later than 7:30pm. Unless otherwise agreed upon by both Captains.
3) Practice time: Table should be made available to visiting team no later than 7:00pm

Motion 3)
Change to eliminate the unlimited time-outs for new players and instead use the four (4) thirty second “time-outs” that pertain to all other players.
New rule:
48: COACHING – REGULAR SEASON
All Players will be limited to four (4) thirty second “time-outs” per game during regular season play.

Motion 4)
A proposal to play all WCC Individual matches on a (1) one minute shot clock with a (1) one minute extension per game. (King of the hill matches would have (2) one minute extensions).
ARTICLE VI PLAY-OFFS
SECTION IV: WEST COAST CHALLENGE (WCC) REQUIREMENTS
G. The Open Individuals, Women’s Individuals and Hi/Lo will have a $10.00 entry fee.
H. The Open Individuals and Women’s Individuals matches will be played with a (1) one minute shot clock with a (1) one minute extension, per game. (King of the Hill matches will have (2) one minute extensions per game).
I. The winner of the Last Chance Qualifier…(no change to the rest of this rule)
J. No LAPL member may play…(no change to the rest of this rule)

Motion 5)
No players on a team are allowed to practice on any tables during match play with the exception of the teams practice period. Players on a team which are not playing in a match, may play, but are ineligible to be added to that night’s roster.
(To be added to playing rule 43)

Motion 6) is proposed by Schesary Berrios
All members are required to attend and play in at least one fundraiser each season.  Players may be exempt from this requirement if they petition the board for extenuating circumstances.
(This rule would be added to Section II General Duties of the Members)

Motion 7) is proposed by Phil Stephens
Motion to change Article VII Protest and Amendments

Section II Amendments
I propose that we change the requirement that motions are posted on the website and distributed to the members to a suggestion that any major changes to rules should be posted.  So that if for some reason a motion is inadvertently not posted that the members could still vote on it.  And that minor changes can be made at the members meeting.

The new wording would be:
All new business should be submitted to any board member at least 48 hours in advance of the members meeting and if possible, will be posted on the website prior to the meeting.  Submission should be written in the form of a motion.  Any major changes to organization or major rule changes must be distributed to the members prior to the meeting.

Motion 8) is proposed by Saeromi Kim
I move to create a new Board position to be in charge of Membership and Recruitment.  This role would focus efforts on recruiting new members, increasing advertising, and connecting new members to teams, or helping new members create new teams.  While these responsibilities may already be assumed by current board members, I think more focused and sustained efforts would be made possible by this new role.

Motion 9) is proposed by Dustin Louie
I move to reinstate team names starting immediately for the current 8-ball season. It would be great to have our own identity rather than just a host bar and a number.

Dear Members of the LAPL,

I want to thank everyone who participated in this past weekend's Greased Lightning Fundraiser.  We moved this tournament to the Sunday before the season started on very short notice and ended up with the largest number of players for an individual tournament for years.  We raised over $500...Bravo!! to everyone who played and thanks to all the BOG members who gave their time to help run the event.

1st Place – Andreas (Guest from Germany)
2nd Place – Schesary Berrios
3rd Place – Cliff Giles, Jr.
4th Place – Tommy Nguyen

Winner of 50/50 Raffle – Jake Fisher/Phil Stephens

We have had a successful start of season 81.  There are quite a few new players as well as existing players who were members of teams that no longer exist.

CAPTAINS: if any of your teams are in need of players please let one of the BOG members know and we may be able to fill your needs.

Thanks for helping get the season off to a great start!

Brad Camac
President LAPL

Dear LA Pool League,

Please mark your calendars and be sure to attend our Members Meeting to kick off the Spring 2014 season. The meeting will be held Oxwood Inn on next Tuesday January 21, 2014. Try to be there by 7:30 to pay your dues and we will start the meeting at 8:00 pm.

Captains:
We will need your roster for the season along with your team dues. Remember that the dues have increased to $260 / team this season. There have been some changes in bars and tables available as we have lost 2 Sponsor Bars. Revolver no longer has a pool table and Penthouse Billiards has been sold and will become a night club. If you are looking for a place to play we will have openings @ CFrenz: 2 tables, and The Other Door 2 tables.

Any Captains looking for players, please email Brad Camac at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your needs. We may have some players in need of teams.

If you would like to propose any changes or additions to our rules, please have them to Brad Camac or any BOG member in the form of a Motion no less than 48 hours before the meeting.

I look forward to the new season and seeing everyone again.

All the best,

Brad Camac
President LAPL