Weyburn Beavers Public Meeting March 24, 2015

1. Weyburn Beavers
Public Meeting
March 24, 2015
@ 7:00 P.M.
Welcome

2. Agenda
 Welcome, introductions and call to order
 Weyburn Beavers History
 Western Major Baseball League (WMBL)
 Meeting Objectives
 Current Beaver and league information
 Beaver’s Community Footprint
 Beaver’s current financial position
 Beaver’s historical financial data
 Beaver’s projected 2015 budget
 Beaver’s short and long term team objectives
 Beaver’s planned events for 2015
 Beaver’s immediate leadership and volunteer needs
 Questions

3. Weyburn Beavers History
The Weyburn Beavers ball team has been in existence
since 1936 while playing in the then Southern League. In
that time the Beavers played touring teams such as the
Kansas City Monarchs featuring Satchel Page.

4. In 1975 the Saskatchewan Major Baseball League was
formed, that league became the Western Major Baseball
League (WMBL) in 2002. The Beavers are entering their
14th year as members of the WMBL -
Canada’s Premiere Summer Collegiate Baseball League.

5. Western Major Baseball League
The Western Major Baseball League (the “WMBL”) is Canada’s pre-
eminent summer collegiate baseball league. Since 2000, the WMBL,
boasts a long standing tradition of creating a showcase for top
Canadian professional and college prospects while at the same time
offering American college players the opportunity to hone their skills in
front of enthusiastic baseball fans in towns and cities throughout the
Prairies.
The tradition of showcasing top college prospects from both sides of
the border has continued with several former WMBL players being
drafted by Major League Baseball every year.
Cities in the WMBL are: Weyburn; Regina; Moose Jaw, Yorkton, Melville,
Swift Current, Medicine Hat, Okotoks, Lethbridge & Edmonton.

6. Western Major Baseball League
In order for a player to be eligible to play in the League, such a player shall:
 Have ongoing eligibility under NCAA rules and regulations in effect at the time
or be a senior at an NCAA or NAIA university or college just completing his or her
senior year in the same in which he or she is to play in the League
 Be under the age of 26 years throughout the duration of the season, including
playoffs, in which the player is to play in League.
 Number of non-Canadian imports total is 16.
 WMBL Player roster total cannot exceed 27 players at any time.
 Each team can carry an affiliated player list of up to 6 Canadian players. Player
must be under the age of 20 years throughout the duration of the season,
including playoffs.

7. MEETING OBJECTIVES
I. Update current information about the
Weyburn Beavers & the WMBL
II. Share information about the Weyburn
Beavers past & current financial position
III. Share information about the Weyburn
Beavers planned baseball, community &
fundraising activities for 2015
IV. Discuss areas of need for the future
viability and operation of the Weyburn
Beavers

8. The Beavers are entering their 14th year in the WMBL. All 3
coaches are in place – Phil Curtis; Joe Sergent & Cory Curtis.
WMBL is now a fully collegiate wood bat league. The rosters
comprise of 25-27 players which include local college players
as well as college players from across Canada and the US.
The 2015 season has expanded to a 48 game schedule.
Average team operating budgets will exceed $200,000 this
season.

9. Beaver’s Community Footprint
2nd year of Parrish & Heimbecker’s “Giving Back To
Schools” Program. The purpose and the goal of the
program is to share knowledge about the game and
the skills of baseball with the students. The program
also provides an opportunity to share the players’
cultural experiences and to build a positive,
successful relationship within the community.
Free ball clinics to WMBA players
Donation of new & used uniforms & ball equipment to
WMBA
Donation of hitting tunnels screens & L screens to
WMBA
Donate team merchandise to Cancer Jamboree
Donate merchandise & tickets to Young Fellows
Auction
Members of Weyburn Chamber of Commerce

10. Weyburn Beavers – Balance Sheet (Oct/31/14)
ASSETS
Cash $2,498
Accounts Receivable 0
Inventory 1,375
League bond 2,500
Team Bus 7,500
$13,873
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $0
Bus loan 2,500
Operating loan 10,000
$12,500
FUND SURPLUS
Fund surplus $1,373
$13,873

11. Weyburn Beavers - Historical Income and Expenses
$-
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
2011 2012 2013 2014
Revenue
Expenses

12. Weyburn Beavers - 2014
$78,675
$9,844
$1,335
$13,114
$2,480
$16,964
$10,617
Revenue
Sponsorships
Gate sales
Season Tickets
Beer gardens
50/50 sales
Raffle
Other

13. Weyburn Beavers - 2014
$21,024
$9,044
$10,334
$9,847$6,763
$2,670
$9,905
$28,315
Expenses
Billets
Coach living allowance
Player Travel
Uniforms
Equipment
League Fees
Umpiring fees
Bus/Meals/Fuel/Hotel

14. Weyburn Beavers - 2015 Projected Income
Revenue 2015 2014
Sponsorships $60,000 $78,675
Season Tickets $5,000 $1,335
Gate Receipts $20,000 $9,844
Beer Gardens $18,000 $13,114
50/50 $5,000 $2,480
Oil Show revenue $3,500 $0
Merchandise Sales $3,000 $50
Baseball Clinics $2,500 $0
Bus Rental $3,000 $5,615
Raffle $30,000 $16,964
TOTAL $150,000 $133,079

15. Weyburn Beavers - 2015 Projected Expenses
Expenditures 2015 2014
Billets $23,000 $21,024
Coaches living allowances $11,000 $9,044
Equipment purchases $7,000 $6,415
Uniforms $10,000 $9,847
Beer Garden expenses $8,000 $5,205
Player Travel $13,000 $10,334
Bus Charters $3,000 $6,849
Bus Driver Expenses $8,000 $4,455
Bus Fuel $9,000 $4,698
Meals/Hotels – Road trip $17,000 $11,533
Umpiring fees $11,000 $9,100
Programs/Advertising/Website $9,000 $11,210
Other $14,000 $18,819
Raffle $7,000 $5,000
TOTAL $148,000 $133,533

16. SHORT & LONG TERM TEAM OBJECTIVES
An increase of 50+ in attendance per game
(50 x 24 x $10 = $12,000)
Build on our leadership group and our volunteer base
Build community buy-in/interest
Improve the overall fan experience through in-game
activities
Establish a contingency fund for emergencies and/or
shortfalls
Long term renewal of the ballpark facility
Establish a bursary for local college ball players

17. 2015 Planned Events
Open team tryout & player evaluation camp - available to all
local ball players 15 – 20 yrs old Apr - May
Free Minor Baseball Kids Camp May 23
Home Opener May 28
 Tailgate party prior to game
 Opening ceremonies/1st pitch
 Seitz Rentals Bouncy Castles
Luffy’s Lounge Night June 5
 Steak supper & post game party @ KG Hotel
 Shuttle service to and from the game
Teacher’s Appreciation Night June 19
 Steak supper & post game party @ KG Hotel
 Shuttle service to and from the game

18. 2015 Planned Events
Ladies’ Night July 9
 Wine/beer/cocktail tastings
 Prize giveaways
Beavers Alumni Weekend July 12
 Golf Tourney
 Player Introductions @ game
Men’s Night July 23
 Wine/beer/cocktail tastings
 Prize giveaways

19. 2015 Planned Fundraising Events
 50/50 raffle
Assist with Weyburn Oil Show
Continue to evaluate other fundraising
activities:
 Community Auction
 Golf Tournament
 Farmland Fundraiser
 Cabaret

20. Immediate Organizational Needs for
2015 Season
President-Hansen
Secretary Treasurer-Malaschuk
VP Communications VP Marketing VP Operations VP Baseball-Wallace
 Media Communications
 Social Media
 Website
 Game Day Field Activities
 Programs
 Merchandising
 Season Ticket Sales
 Print Media
 Ticket Printing
 Sponsorship
 Billet Committee
 Scorekeeping
 Sound Booth
 Game Day Volunteers
 Bus Driver
 Concession
 City facility liaison
 Coaching staff hiring
 Liaison with coaching staff
 Facility Maintenance
 Team Travel/Meals
 Minor Ball clinics
 School program

21. QUESTIONS?

22. 2015 Coaching and Player Activities
 Returning for his 3rd year as Head Coach is Phil Curtis. Phil’s ability to
teach and manage players has spurred the Beavers to making the playoffs
in each of his two previous seasons.
 Assistant coach Joe Sergent has committed for 2015 season. Last season
Joe coached the U of C Jr Dinos. Sergent is currently the head technical
director at the Absolute Baseball Academy in Calgary. Sergent played 12
seasons of professional baseball at various levels.
 The Beavers completed their coaching compliment with
the additional of Cory Curtis. A 5 year senior and
graduate of the Vancouver Island Baseball Institute
(VIBI), Cory is currently in his 1st season as an
Assistant Coach there. Cory’s brother is Head Coach
Phil.

23. Tom Laing Field
Tom Laing Field has been the home of the Beavers since the field was first
built in 1988.
2014 saw the Beavers, with the financial and volunteer support of the local
business, construct a new covered deck. The deck was named “Luffy’s
Lounge” in recognition of a young Beaver Alumni who passed away earlier
that year.
In the coming years there are many planned improvements to the facility
which will be funded through a 3 way partnership of the Weyburn Beavers,
local businesses and the City of Weyburn.
The Beavers have a positive working relationship with the City of Weyburn &
the Weyburn Ag Society who are the owners of the facility.
Maintenance of the field is conducted through an agreement with the City of
Weyburn and the users of the facility – Beavers; WMBA teams & a senior
baseball team.