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October 2024 Update

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Hard to believe that the season is done!  A few end of year wrap-ups.

Annual General Meeting – October 2nd 

Highlights:

  1. Elections – The following members were voted in for a two year term:

Rick Anderson                                     Rob Ceschan

Don Balkwill                                         Barbara Sanders

Aldo Bertucci                                       Steve Sabina

The following members with one year remaining on their term:

Chris Brennan                                      Patti Mouland

Tony D’Andrea                                     Ron Ottogalli

Dave Haesler                                       John Rudak

Past Presidents: 

 Brian Adlam                                        Bob Parent                                         

Please refer to the minutes from the 2024 AGM by clicking on the file below:

Minutes of 2024 WECSSO AGM

2. Constitutional Changes – None of the four proposals were adopted by the membership.

Annual Banquet – October 16th – Ciociaro Club

Approximately 200 members will be attending the Annual Banquet.  Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Indoor Baseball – November 5th start date at the Novelletto Centre.

5 teams will be playing this season.  Thank you to the Managers for volunteering.

Registration for 2025 – on-line registrations are available now.  Hard copies will be available at the Annual Banquet and can be found on the website to print off.

Registrations are due by January 31st, 2025

Fees for 2025

     One division – $75.00

     Two divisions – $125.00

Cash, cheque or e-transfer to wecssobaseball@gmail.com

August 2024 Update

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August is turning out to be a very busy month.  Lots going on and lots of events coming up.

Where has the summer gone?  Besides too many rain dates!

August 17th – Day of Remembrance – Dieppe Park, 10:00 am.  Deceased members are honoured with an engraved brick.  Please attend to show the family our support and recognition of our missing WECSSO members.

August 23- Golf Tournament – Orchard View Golf Course – Spaces still available.  Last day to register is August 15th.  See Mike Palenchar for more information mikepalenchar1@outlook.com

Playoffs – are just around the corner:

          Blue Division – Tuesday, August 20th

          Green Division – Monday, August 26th

          Red Division – September 16th

 Annual General Meeting – October 2nd   – 1 pm at Ciociaro Club. All members should attend!  Purpose to review the year’s activities and elect 6 members to our Board of Directors.  If you have any questions or concerns about our organization, this meeting is for you.  More information to follow.

Annual Banquet – October 16th – Ciociaro Club – Tickets on sale starting August 12th – $25 – with a $10.00 refund at the door for players only.   Last day for ticket sales will be at the AGM October 2nd.  Guests are encouraged to attend.

More information to follow. 

Indoor Baseball – November – is full and registration is closed. 

Appreciation Lunch

Another great day spent with fellow players and teammates.  Thanks to Unifor Local #444 for their generous donation and to the organizers and volunteers who made it happen.

Canned Food Drive

The Downtown Mission received 1200 pounds of food and canned goods.  In addition, our members gave $1140.00 in cash to buy additional food items.

Thank you for making a difference!

Sponsorships to Date

It is the mandate of WECSSO to support organized sport leagues and other activities.

Dragon Boat – $1000 – Wonder Broads – breast cancer survivors

Downtown Mission – $1140  and 1200 pounds of food

Windsor South Canadians – $1500 – Provincial Championship

Forest Glade Baseball League – $350 – sponsor a team

University of Windsor – $600 –  Women’s Fastball – monies towards a pitching machine

Goodfellows – $500 – donation

SPRING GENERAL MEETING

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Thanks to everyone who showed up today for the Spring Meeting.  We had aproximately 81 members in attendance.  Looking forward to a great season!

April 17th, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Ciociaro Chapel

Looking forward to seeing everyone, especially the newcomers. The outdoor season is just around the corner!