little league, a few good people

[b ball 101]

I think it is a shame that people with theft and other serious convictions (public record) are allowed to be on the board and handle the money of our local little league. I don't believe the booster club would allow this in their organization. Further more I find it appaling what a few coaches and board members (with personal agendas) did to our past president and his wife who worked hard to make it a fair and hounest organization. Not to mention the money they raised. All you have to do is take a look at those baseball fields to see the hard work they and a few of their supporters and board members(that had their hearts in the right place ) were able to accomplish in one year. Now not only was it not enough to oust them because a few coaches and board members could not abide by the strick rules he inforced to protect the money and the integrity of the league but now they are trying to tarnish their good name. I personally would like to thank them and a few other volunteers for all their hard work and for raising enough money to build dugouts on the fields and still have money left over for the children of massillon. People like this are few and far bettween. thank you for the best year I have ever experianced in the league and for being a great and caring coach.

[Kamd50]

I wish that you would elaborate on this story in more detail. What was used as the reason to oust these people, and who were these people? Who are the people on the board with theft and other serious convictions? If it is true, then there is no harm in you saying? Who could not/did not abide by the rules? And what were those rules? There is a lot more here that obviously needs told.

[CarlE]

With the little information that you provided, you might as well have not posted it at all. You need to elaborate a little more so people actually know what they are reading. I am on a Little League Board and BELIEVE me politics run rampant everywhere. Let us know a little more, please.

[Harper]

Isn't there a background check, every youth organization I have been a part of does this. And yes politics does factor in to every one of these organizations. Volunteer and change things.

[CarlE]

Isn't there a background check, every youth organization I have been a part of does this. And yes politics does factor in to every one of these organizations. Volunteer and change things.

Harper there is absolutely a background check and a very extensive one at that. As Safety Officer, I was responsible for the coordinated efforts of this. It sounds like perhaps this wasn't done up there. Serious consequences if those forms aren't turned in I PROMISE you that.

[sly4458]

yes there is a background check. but if the board doesnt take action then not much they can do. the president from last year did a great job just take a look at the fields last year. but dont really know why he is in hotstove baseball now. one problem is that board changes so much because kids get older and move to upper league's. maybe its time for the boys club or parks to take it over. we had a treasurer when i was in it that we knew where every penny was. he was great.

[Kamd50]

In what capacity is he involved in the HotStove league? Just curious since that is where my son's been playing the last couple of years? Still haven't seen mention of his name either.

[xtiger]

The past President of the Leaugue and his family did a GREAT job running
Massillon Little League last year. New dugouts, improved field conditions,
and raised a TON of money.

They will be missed.

[b ball 101]

ok, let me elaberate. the past president did run background checks.The people with the shady past and there are a few had been on the board for many years and there is only so much one or a few good people can do in one year, so before he had the chance to take care of this problem and get the rules about the background checks changed they made sure to get rid of him. There are two board members that can not even volunteer in the schools because they stole from school organizations. as it stands and has for years unless it is a sex conviction against a child there was nothing that could be done. he was fighting to change this. when the election was held the new president had people that don't even have children in the league come in and vote and put people he knew would back him on the board. Mr. piatko the past president put rules in place like having cash registers in the concession stands,(before they used a little box)at the end of the evening two people would have to count the money not just one. He tried to keep anyone with these convictions away from any access to the money. They worked to hard to raise this money to watch it be stolen. As far as Mr. Piatko moving his son to hot stove, his son is a good athlete and they were not going to give these vindictive people a chance to screw with him which would undoubtably happen. I dont blame him one bit for this move I would have done the same. If you don't think they would do this think again, rumores are being spread about these good people and derogitory things have already been said about thair 10 year old son. These people that are doing this need to grow up and remember the reason they are supposed to be there and that is for the good of the kids not for personal gain. Yes, polotics does exist in alot of these type of organizations but it is sad to see people that are in it for the right reasons be dragged through the mud and be treated in such a manner.
there is a list of board members on the little league web site look up the criminal history of the vice president for a start. this situation is sad because there are a FEW very good people on this board but when you are outnumberd by the bad there is not much that can be done.

[CarlE]

ok, let me elaberate. the past president did run background checks.The people with the shady past and there are a few had been on the board for many years and there is only so much one or a few good people can do in one year, so before he had the chance to take care of this problem and get the rules about the background checks changed they made sure to get rid of him. There are two board members that can not even volunteer in the schools because they stole from school organizations. as it stands and has for years unless it is a sex conviction against a child there was nothing that could be done. he was fighting to change this. when the election was held the new president had people that don't even have children in the league come in and vote and put people he knew would back him on the board. Mr. piatko the past president put rules in place like having cash registers in the concession stands,(before they used a little box)at the end of the evening two people would have to count the money not just one. He tried to keep anyone with these convictions away from any access to the money. They worked to hard to raise this money to watch it be stolen. As far as Mr. Piatko moving his son to hot stove, his son is a good athlete and they were not going to give these vindictive people a chance to screw with him which would undoubtably happen. I dont blame him one bit for this move I would have done the same. If you don't think they would do this think again, rumores are being spread about these good people and derogitory things have already been said about thair 10 year old son. These people that are doing this need to grow up and remember the reason they are supposed to be there and that is for the good of the kids not for personal gain. Yes, polotics does exist in alot of these type of organizations but it is sad to see people that are in it for the right reasons be dragged through the mud and be treated in such a manner.
there is a list of board members on the little league web site look up the criminal history of the vice president for a start. this situation is sad because there are a FEW very good people on this board but when you are outnumberd by the bad there is not much that can be done.


Give me the Little League web-site. I'll look it up. Good GOD I wish I were up there. This is ridiculous. And no, it is NOT just sex offenders that are banned from volunteering in ANY capacity in Little League. Believe me, this IS something I know about. Get me the link, I'll take care of the rest. Damn, tell these morons to join the 21st century. We are LIGHT YEARS ahead as far as concessions, etc. Idiots.

[b ball 101]

I apologize for the mis info. I just went to look up the web address and low and behold they no longer have one. case in point, this is the kind of thing i am talking about.
the old one that from last year is still up but not updated and is now missing alot of info (GO Figure, last year it was always kept up) there are still a few things your looking for under board members go to eteamz.active.com/massillonlittleleague hope this is helpful. or call their district rep Alan Parnocot to ask for their board you mainley need the officers. I would be happy to e mail you with the names(would be stuping to their level to post them ) but i could just give you any name i want you and everyone else to know the truth about these people and what is going on around here. To many good people are being forced out of helping our young ones.

[CarlE]

PM me.

[Harper]

Ok, maybe I'm missing something. How did these people become board members in the first place. In our league we have law enforcement individuals doing the background checks. The president has nothing to do with it until the information comes back. Unless they crossed the law after they were checked. I gurantee you one thing, in our league if there is any infraction these people would be dealt with severly, not only by the club but by the local news.

Politics will be in youth sports. This is more than politics. This is criminal. Rules cannot change on background checks. you are either a felon or not.

[DB135]

Check http://www.starkcjis.com for whatever is public record that you want checked on these individuals. Advise if you need the url for the Stark County Sheriff's Office list of Sexual Offenders.

[b ball 101]

Ok, maybe I'm missing something. How did these people become board members in the first place. In our league we have law enforcement individuals doing the background checks. The president has nothing to do with it until the information comes back. Unless they crossed the law after they were checked. I gurantee you one thing, in our league if there is any infraction these people would be dealt with severly, not only by the club but by the local news.

Politics will be in youth sports. This is more than politics. This is criminal. Rules cannot change on background checks. you are either a felon or not.

oh they are felons i assure you that.go to starkcountycjis.com. If you are not from our area and do not know the board members names look on eteamz and look up massillon ll.I dont think by the rules of this sight i can post them nor do I wish to stup to thair leval. People that are concerned about this problem will be able to find out who is on this board. problem is that these people have been on the board for years and every time it becomes an issue they find a way to minipulate the system and oust anyone that might do something about the problem. As for local news I would love to write a letter to the editer but you have to attatch your name and I have children still in this league because there is nowhere else for kids there age to go. to young yet for hot stove , nor do I want to pull them away from their friends and teammates. I do not want to give the impression that all members of this board are a problem most are good people that are in it for good reasons. It is this select few that have no business being in such a position or have acess to money that others worked so hard to raise.
thanks for your concern it is about time people are made aware of this problem.

[DB135]

http://eteamz.active.com/massillonlittleleague/

[b ball 101]

Ok, maybe I'm missing something. How did these people become board members in the first place. In our league we have law enforcement individuals doing the background checks. The president has nothing to do with it until the information comes back. Unless they crossed the law after they were checked. I gurantee you one thing, in our league if there is any infraction these people would be dealt with severly, not only by the club but by the local news.

Politics will be in youth sports. This is more than politics. This is criminal. Rules cannot change on background checks. you are either a felon or not.

Check http://www.starkcjis.com for whatever is public record that you want checked on these individuals. Advise if you need the url for the Stark County Sheriff's Office list of Sexual Offenders.

see this is the problem unless they are sex offenders against children Little League international does not force a local board to do anything. crimes like theft ,assult, credit card fraud sexual imposition, domestic violance, disorderly conduct ( al this is on one person). When someone tries to amend the local rules to change these standards they minipulate the other members into removeing them and anyone assosiated with them.

[Benchboss1]

It does seem weird that when you go to that website and click on Board members, there is no president or vice president listed at all, just two board members and a head umpire.

[CarlE]

I got the scoop from our resident expert down here. By the way, we're ten minutes from leaving for the semi-finals of the tournament. Anyway, the only felony conviction that can keep you from being a board member is one involving a child, so these morons ARE allowed to sit on the board. My suggestion would be to go to district, via letter or visit and state your concerns of the crooks running the league. I DID go to the website. It's the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. SOMEBODY needs to get control of these idiots running the show.

[b ball 101]

I got the scoop from our resident expert down here. By the way, we're ten minutes from leaving for the semi-finals of the tournament. Anyway, the only felony conviction that can keep you from being a board member is one involving a child, so these morons ARE allowed to sit on the board. My suggestion would be to go to district, via letter or visit and state your concerns of the crooks running the league. I DID go to the website. It's the most pathetic thing I've ever seen. SOMEBODY needs to get control of these idiots running the show.

you are probley gone but good luck anyway. sounds like you have a team to be proud of.
yes isn't that sight sad, they removed all the info sheets ,pictures and important information like the board and schedule ,lazy, lazy then left Anthony's name attatched. that web site never looked like that under him.

[The Voice]

bball and or carle; can somebody pm me with this information; would like to look into this from a media standpoint.

tv

[Kamd50]

This could be very interesting, Voice.

[b ball 101]

This could be very interesting, Voice.
what will be interesting is to see if enough people in Massillon care about right and wrong to do something about these problems. By that I mean telling the entire story of what is going on down there, not just looking to slander people. Anyone involved in the Little League knows what I am speaking of. Nothing on that board will change untill more than one person takes a stand. There is strength in numbers and what happened last election proves that one person can not change anything if people do not stand up for what they believe is right. I challange the good members of the board and the volunteers with good intentions to stand up to these people, protect our league's money and keep the system fair all around for the kids. After all that is the reason we volunteer.

[b ball 101]

what will be interesting is to see if enough people in Massillon care about right and wrong to do something about these problems. By that I mean telling the entire story of what is going on down there, not just looking to slander people. Anyone involved in the Little League knows what I am speaking of. Nothing on that board will change untill more than one person takes a stand. There is strength in numbers and what happened last election proves that one person can not change anything if people do not stand up for what they believe is right. I challange the good members of the board and the volunteers with good intentions to stand up to these people, protect our league's money and keep the system fair all around for the kids. After all that is the reason we volunteer.

I know this is a hard thing to do when you have children in the League and vindictive people in charge, but I believe there are enough good people (board members, coaches, parents and sponspors) that together can make a change.