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Week Three Fall 2019

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Dear members,

Week three of the fall season 92, 2019 has passed and we are rapidly approaching the halfway point of this season. ATTENTION MEMBERS! A special ballot will be delivered to each team with an IMPORTANT item to be voted on. This ballot will be out with the election ballot. The item to be voted on is as follows:

Item: BCA Sanctioning of the Los Angeles Pool League. This ballot item will require all members of the LAPL to join the BCA and pay BCA fees $15.00 a year in addition to LAPL Dues. More information will be posted on the LAPL Website.

The Johnny Cochran Memorial Greased Lightning is This Sunday at the Eagle LA. Our next LAPL Fund Raiser tournament will be hosted by Eagle LA. This tournament is The Johnny Cochran Memorial Greased Lightning September 22, 2019. This is an individual’s 8-Ball with a 15 second shot clock. It’s fast, it’s fun, and it’s great practice. Show your support for the league and the game of 8-Ball by attending.

The top six teams for the week of September 3, 2019
Stroke of Genius -917
Full Force-792
Rack’ em Up-729
Little Joy Coyotes-688
Eagles-604
Jerusalem Team-542
Kimchichi’s and Better Luck Next Time are Hanging in there at 521!

Table Runners
Arnold Castellanos
Roberto Valenzuela X2

This Week 4-0
Apollo Yiamouyiannis
Jose Torres
Arnell Ferry
Lap
Arnold Castellanos
Laurie Jow
Arturo Carrillo
Marty Brennon
Don Andes
Melody Arvoanio
Ray Cruz

The West Coast Challenge Returns to Los Angeles June 19-21, 2019. The LAPL will be hosting the West Coast Challenge in 2020 at the Burbank Marriott.

LAPL will have two fundraisers after the Johnny Cochran Memorial Greased Lightning. Pick-A-Partner at Jerry’s Family Billiards October 6, 2019 at Noon, and Bar Tabs and Pool Sticks at Noon at Eagle LA October 27, 2019

Until week three, Chalk it Up! and keep Strokin!

Allen Montalbano
President, LAPL

Week One Fall 2019

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Dear members

Week one of the fall season 92, 2019 has passed. Captains it is important to keep your players up to date with play locations and dates. You can find play locations and dates in the fall schedule of the league website. Carpooling is a great way to make sure all your players are able to be at matches. TEAM CAPTAINS PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO PAY YOUR TEAMS DUES ON OR BEFORE THE SECOND NIGHT OF PLAY. You may pay by cash or check. Please make checks payable to the Los Angeles Pool League. Payments must be made to the league treasurer Al Ballesteros. Thank You

The first LAPL Fund Raiser tournament will be hosted by Trunks in West Hollywood. This tournament is Lucky Draw, a doubles tournament. Teams will be randomly drawn. Show your support for the league and the game of 8-Ball by attending.

The top six teams for the week of September 3, 2019
Stroke of Genius -1.000
Rack’ em Up-750
Little Joy Coyotes-750
Kimchichi’s-688
Full Force-688
Better Luck Next Time-625

Table Runner

Apollo Yiamouyiannis 2X

This Week 4-0
Allen Badillo
Marty Brennan
Marvin Amador
Marco Belmonte
Ray Cruz
Saeromi Kim

A SPECIAL THANKS TO KYRIN SUGGS FOR STEPPING UP TO CAPTAIN AT LITTLE JOY!

The LAPL is growing we welcome all of our new players who joined this season and a huge shout out to all of our returning captains, players, members, and sponsors. Tell all of your friends about the LAPL and help build the Los Angeles Pool League for the future. We have open spots on teams for additional new players. New players can be added to team roster until week 5.

Coming Fundraisers Sunday September 22, 2019 at Noon Johnny Cochran Memorial Greased Lightning at Eagle LA, October 6, 2019 at Noon Pick-A-Partner at Jerry’s Family Billiards, and October 27, 2019 Bar Tabs and Pool Sticks at Noon at Eagle LA.

Always bring your most competitive game and remember your social game. The LAPL is competitive and social. Bring both and everyone will have a great time, learn a few things, and make new friends.

Until week two, Chalk it Up! and keep Strokin!

Allen Mantalbano
President, LAPL

Fall 2019 Welcome Letter

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Dear League Members, Officers of the BOG, Sponsors, and Friends,

Welcome to the Fall, 92^nd, 2019, 8-Ball Season of the Los Angeles Pool League!

It is an honor to serve as your league president. We are grateful to our past presidents and board members for creating and maintaining the nation’s longest running LGBTQ pool league. We strive to be a fun, vibrant, and an all-inclusive league for our members, sponsors, and friends to enjoy. LAPL will start the Fall Season 92 on September 3 with just over one hundred players and 16 teams. Our league purpose is to promote good sportsmanship and respect for all people.

The LAPL is a great place to socialize, develop friendships, and be part of a community. On a personal note, the LAPL has been a great experience for me. I have been a member for 31 years. I have played for many of our current and past sponsors including Rafters, (my first sponsor), Mother Lode, Trunks, Bar 10, Gold Coast, Woody’s Hyperion, In Touch East, Jox, Casita Del Campo, and The Boulevard. The relationships developed on and around these pool tables will always be cherished and remembered.

I want to thank the hard-working volunteers that make the Los Angeles Pool League the greatest league in America--especially Our Board of Governors, team captains, players, and sponsors. I am honored to have Steve Duckman serving as vice president this year. He has served in many capacities and his support with day to day operations to fundraising will be immeasurable. Al Ballesteros serves as treasurer. His support of the league and the West Coast Challenge will continue to be an inspiration. Al will do an outstanding job managing our league finances. Siva Bodapati continues to serve as secretary and provides excellent guidance and support. Tod Davenport will serve as Statistician. He has a lot of energy and a true dedication to the LAPL. Malisa Mapu will return as playoff chair. She has done a sensational job overseeing playoffs and will continue to support the WCC. Gibbi Takatch resumes as rules and protests chair. Gibbi loves the game and is always there to repair tables and cues. Gibbi will continue to provide tables and service for the WCC. I again want to thank the board members who have gone above and beyond in their commitment and duties.

This should be another great season. There is a magic about the LAPL and there is no better place to watch or play in a competitive 8-ball match. Each of you will remember the time you spend with the LAPL and if you are like me, you will remember it as one of the greatest experiences of your life.

PLAY Pool!
Allen Montalbano
President
Los Angeles Pool League

Lucky Draw Fall 2019

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Members Meeting Agenda and Motions

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Los Angeles Pool League

Agenda for Member's Meeting Fall 2019

Tuesday, August 20, 2019, 7 p.m., Little Joy

Welcome & Call to Order: Allen Montalbano, Board President

I). Moment of Silence

II). Acknowledgements & Introduction of Fall 2019 Board of Governors

Steve Duckman, VP & Fundraising Chair

Gibbi Tkatch, Rules & Protests

Siva Bodapati, Secretary

Al Ballesteros, Treasurer

Malisa Mapu, Playoff Chair

Todd Davenport, Statistician

Allen Montalbano, President

III). New and Returning Sponsors/Bars & New and Returning Teams

Motion: Motion to approve new and returning sponsors & teams

IV). Auditor's Report for Spring 2019 - Julian Auzanne

Motion: Accept Auditor's report

V). Nominations for League Auditor for Fall 2019 Season

Motion: Approval of Auditor for Fall 2019 Season

VI). Reports by Board Members

1) Vice President/Fundraising Chair: Steve Duckman

2) Treasurer Report: Al Ballesteros

3) Secretary: Siva Bodapati

4) Statistician: Todd Davenport

5) Rules & Protest Chair: Gibbi Tkatch

6) Playoff Chair: Malisa Mapu

7) President: Allen Montalbano

VII). West Coast Challenge Report

1) LA Contingent at past WCC;

Acknowledgement of Trophy winners: 1st Place, Hi-Lo - Arnell Ferry & Steve Duckman; Fourth Place, James Peterson; Fifth Place, Ran Refael; First Place Referee's Tournament - Siva Bodapati

2) Acknowledgement to LA WCC Volunteers

3) Report/Follow-up: WCC Committee Motions/Discussion

Los Angeles to host WCC in July 2020

Venue - Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel in Negotiations

XI). New Business: Motions brought members

Motions for Consideration:

Motion I: Steve Duckman:

I, Steve Duckman, a loyal 10+ year member of the Los Angeles pool league submit the following motion to the Los Angeles pool league membership for consideration at our Fall 2019 members meeting on August 20, 2019.

The following motion will become points H-K in the Los Angeles Pool League By-laws, Article II, Section 1 under General duties of the captain.

H. Participate and act in accordance with appropriate demeanor and professionalism when communicating with the board of governors, other league members or sponsors. All activities and communications shall be in the best interest of the League and it's members/sponsors

I. Respect the privacy of others phone numbers, email addresses or pool league internal communications.

J. Avoid, prevent or report any communications or publishings to fellow members, sponsors or other pool leagues any negative comments or criticisms (constructive or otherwise) detrimental to the Los Angeles pool league.

K. Penalties for failure to adhere to any of the above points as follows: First Offense will warrant a warning from the board of governors. Second Offense will cause the removal of their title and duties as Captain of their or any other team for 3 seasons.

Third Offense will result in the immediate suspension of the offending player for the current and following 2 season. Fourth Offense will warrant the immediate banning of that player from all League activities. All but the First Offense require a 2/3 vote by the Board of Governors in favor of the above stated disciplinary actions.

Motion II Ran Refeal. I Ran Refael respectfully submit the following motions to the Board of Governors of the Los Angeles Pool League for consideration by the LAPL Membership at the Fall 2020 Membership Meeting August 20, 2019

Motion II: Ran Refeal

The Following motion will modify and make an addition to Article IV Section E

I Ran Refael move to add one (1) free pass on any fundraiser, with the exception to Open Individuals, Women's Individuals, and Hi/Lo, to all board members and team captains during each season. To show appreciation, encourage more members to become league captains or board members and to increase the number of participations at the season fundraisers, each board member and team captain

will be eligible to participate in one (1) fundraiser without paying any fees, the fundraiser will be one (1) of three (3) fundraisers needed to qualify for the WCC.

A board member who also captain a team will receive two (2) free fundraiser passes

Motion III: Arturo Carrillo

From Arturo

Hello Governors,

I formally request to propose to the league to request the webmaster, Bryan Haneiwich to yield all administrative logins, passwords and billing of all LAPL services to the board.

All billing services such as the website, constant contact, etc, to service the Los Angeles Pool League must be billed directly to the organization and not to any member of the league. All information must be provided to the board within 2 weeks*.

The webmaster has been paying the bill directly with the service providers as a noble gesture of donation towards the league for years, but it is an accounting error and must be corrected.

Bryan Haneiwich should be recognized for his annual donations towards the league and be thanked for.

* This time frame can be modified by vote of the league members.

Best regards

Allen Montalbano

President, Los Angeles Pool League