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AGM Update

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Many thanks to the members that came to yesterday’s Annual General Meeting, and to the 31 people who voted in advance by email.  Thank you to those members that responded to the year’s review, and posed insightful questions, comments and concerns.  It takes all of us and we should be proud of the league and its members. 

There were 7 people running for 6 positions on the Board.  The following were elected by the membership:

Rick Anderson, Aldo Bertucci, Bill Kaschak, Elaine Lalonde, Jim Rovere and Steve Sabina.  If for any reason, any of the above cannot fulfil their two year term, Dennis Kitely will step onto the Board.

The following members will not be continuing on the Board.  A depth of gratitude to Don Balkwill, Barbara Sanders and Rob Ceschan for their contributions and dedication to the league.  Good luck in your future endeavours.  You will be missed!

Both proposed amendments were passed.

The Banquet is Thursday, October 22nd at the Ciociaro Club, Salon A.  Doors open at 4:00 pm.  Dinner at 5:00 pm.  This marks our 30th Anniversary for WECSSO.  We have a total of 210 members and guest attending.  It should be a great evening!

October Birthdays

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To everyone celebrating in July

David Haesler

Ron Leslie

Ron Ottogalli

Rick Anderson

Al Setterington

Dennis Kitely

Bill Lamb

Dan MacPherson

Rick Bekendorf

Greg Bensette

Doug Parent

James Branoff

Elaine Lalonde

Joe Corriveau

Dave Morris

Mario Quaglia

Steve Marinovich

Tom Rigg

Bobby Dahl

Mickey Hergot

Rob Soccini

Paul Schuurman

 

From your friends at WECSSO

Your 2026 WECSSO Board Candidates and Amendments to the Constitution

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According to Article 4B of our Constitution: Card holding members may vote by mail or email if unable to attend. All votes by mail/email must go to the Secretary of the WECSSO and be post marked 7 days prior to the Annual General Meeting, of our Constitution. You are allowed to cast your vote for any proposed amendments and your choice of up to six candidates. Anyone voting for all 7 will make their ballot null and void.

If voting by email you can ONLY vote on Wednesday September 30th from 12:00am up until 12:00pm.

Any email votes received after 12:00pm September 30th will be null and void.

You can send your email to our Secretary, Don Balkwill, at: donduke42@gmail.com

In person voting can be done at the AGM on Wednesday October 7th, at 1:00pm, at the Ciociaro Club, Salon C.  

Thank you for your participation.

These are the 7 candidates that are running for the 6 positions on the Board.

  1. Amendment #1 (Proposed by Barbara Sanders, Seconded by Aldo Bertucci). 

Article 3B reads: “The Board of Directors shall be made up of 12 members elected from and by the general membership at annual meetings. It will also include any active Past Presidents who will have voting rights. (Amended at annual meeting – October – 2018)

I propose the removal of “it will also include any active Past Presidents who will have voting rights.”

I propose the inclusion of “past presidents may remain on the board for ONE YEAR beyond the date they cease to be President without voting rights.”

An extension of this wording also impacts 3D:

Article 3 D reads “Officers of the Board of Directors shall be elected annually from and by the 12 members of the Board and the Past President(s), and shall consist of:” (Amended at annual meeting – October – 2018)

Amendment is the REMOVAL of “wording” and the Past President(s)

  1. Amendment #2 (Proposed by Brian Adlam, Seconded by Don Balkwill). 

The Board recommended, at the July 31st Board meeting, the following proposed motion: Any player, being an active member for 20 years (cumulative) will be honoured with a Life Membership. This Life Membership award allows the player to be able to continue playing ball for as many years as he/she wishes for an annual registration fee of $75.

In Support of Ron Pillon’s Son, Matthew

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As some of you already know, Ron Pillon’s son, Matthew “Moose” Pillon recently passed away. For those of you who do not know, he was a huge baseball fan and advocate who played in leagues locally and was also a coach to his own children. While this was a major loss in our family, I am choosing to reflect on the positives of his life and the things that made him who he was to us whether that be a father, son, uncle, husband, coach and even a boss. That is why I am bringing back the classic Mighty Moose Moving and Delivery T-shirt. I saw this as not only an opportunity to honor his memory and small business in an iconic way but also a way to give his kids the things he wanted for them most. All proceeds from the sales of these shirts will go towards his children and ways to honor his memory, this year with a focus on his youngest son Cash’s upcoming baseball season. 

All colors and sizes go for $40.

 
Email me at tylerpillon@gmail.com or 
speak to Ron Pillon directly to order on Tuesday Sept 15th or Thursday Sept 17th at the Ciociaro
Pavillion. 
Attached are the options for T-shirts and the order sheet with the available sizes.

Thank you,
Tee
Ron Pillon MIGHTY MOOSE SHIRTS

September Birthdays

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To everyone celebrating in July

Dave Woodall

Ed Gazarek

Donna Turner

David LaMarsh

Martin Schuurman

Tony D’Andrea

John Sheremeta

Rob Ceschan

John Merwin

Terry Johnston

Mike DiMaio

From your friends at WECSSO

Start time change

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Ladies and Gents,

Starting Monday August 31st, we will revert back to the 10:00 am start time for games. BP will be from 9-9:45 am. Infield practice from 9:45 to 10:00 am.

Thanks,

Rick Anderson

WECSSO VP/Commissioner

August Birthdays

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To everyone celebrating in July

John Frabotta

James Knudsen

Curtis Damphouse

Joe Diesbourg

Brian Schauer

Paul Laidlaw

Gord Beaudoin

John Jubinville

Shawn Dufour

Craig Garant

Frank Robinet

Steve Travis

Bob Martyniuk

Ralph Bonelli

Don Moore

Mike Tomek

Paul Laforet

Dave Strang

Bryon Banks

Aldo Bertucci

John Crispo

Gray Otton

Dave Baribeau

Brian Renaud

From your friends at WECSSO

Holiday Closing

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Ladies and Gents,

The pavilion at Ciacioro Club Diamonds will be closed on Monday August 3rd due to the Civic holiday. If you choose to bring your own refreshments, you must drink them at the pavilion tables. You must also take your empties home or place them in the recycle bins.

Thanks,

Rick Anderson

WECSSO VP/Commissioner

July Birthdays

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To everyone celebrating in July

Roy Costa

Jim Bondy

Shirley Brennan

Al Garant

Mike Farah

Dan Hennessy

Rick Monaghan

Ron Breault

Mike Hamlin

Terry Boissonneault

Gary Beach

Mike Bertrand

Tim Bondy

Bob Gignac

Rick Chittle

Dale Renaud

Sharon O’Hagan-Wong

Roger P. Miller

Jody Baynton

Barry Cariere

Dave Smith

From your friends at WECSSO