President: Brian Jardine
Head Coach North Pocono HS (16 years)
Previous programs: University of Scranton, Pocono Mountain and Pocono Mountain West
First Vice President: Jeremy Eck
Head Varsity Coach (14 Years)
Head Coach Loyalsock Township High School 2010-2016
Head Coach Montoursville Area High School 2018-Present
Treasurer: Carmen LaDuca
Varsity Baseball Coach - Easton Area High School (23 Years)
Overall Coached in the program at EAHS at various levels since 1993.
Email - laducac@eastonsd.org
Second Vice President: Brian Dzurenda
Head Coach Serra Catholic
25th season as Head Coach
3 seasons as assistant coach at Serra
This organization shall be known as the Baseball Coaches Association, Inc. after this referred to as the A. As of March 1, 2024 this organization is incorporated as a non-profit organization with the Secretary of State.
The purpose of the organization shall be:
Section I
There shall be two classes of membership: Active and Affiliated. In order to be eligible for any awards, one must be a member of the .
Section II
All members shall have the privilege of attending all functions of the association. Members will have the privilege of holding office, voting on items of concern to the association, being selected for honors, awards etc., and participating in business meetings.
Section III
All members of the shall pay annual dues as determined by the Board of Directors. The year will run from January 1 to December 31. Dues are payable to the Treasurer no later than March 15th for membership. Retired coaches may pay a one time $25 fee for a lifetime membership
Section I
The officers of this organization shall consist of five (5) positions: President, 1st Vice-President, 2nd Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All members of the association are eligible but first must have served as a member of the Board of Directors. The three (3) presidential officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors with their term to begin with the Board of Directors meeting following the State Clinic and concluding with the Board of Directors meeting prior to the State Clinic. There shall be no monetary compensation for any officer position.
Section II
The President shall preside over all meetings with the authority to call any special meetings he deems necessary. He shall be a liaison between the association and the National Associations (ABCA and BCA). His position in office shall be for a one (1) year term before moving to the position of Past President.
Section III
The 1st Vice-President shall preside over all regular and special meetings in the absence of the President. His position in office shall be for a one (1) year term. At the Board of Directors meeting following the state clinic, he takes over as the President.
Section IV
The 2nd Vice-President nomination and election shall be made at the June meeting of the Board of Directors. He will take office at the Board of Directors meeting following the state clinic and will move through the positions of 1stVice-President, then to President. His position in office shall be for a one (1) year term. The nomination shall be prioritized in the following manner:
Section V
The Secretary shall be an appointed position by the Executive Board. He shall keep an accurate record of the minutes for all Board of Directors meetings, Executive Board meetings and any special meetings as called by the President. He shall work with the Treasurer to keep an accurate record of the business matters of the association through the minutes of all meetings. His job performance shall be reviewed annually prior to November 1st by the three (3) elected officers and the Past President. If he is not to be retained in the position for the following year, he shall be notified by December 1st.
Section VI
The Treasurer shall be an appointed position by the Executive Board. He shall be responsible for all money matters concerning the organization, including membership dues, disbursements, and shall keep accurate records of all business matters that take place within the organization. He shall work closely with the President. His job performance shall be reviewed annually prior to November 1st by the three (3) elected officers and the Past President. If he is not to be retained in the position for the following year, he shall be notified by December 1st.
Section VII
In the event that the President cannot complete his term of office, the 1st Vice-President shall fill the office and the 2ndVice-President will fill the position of 1st Vice-President. An election will be held at a Board of Directors meeting by the Secretary to fill the 2nd Vice-President’s seat from the Board of Directors. In the event the 1st Vice-President cannot complete his term, the 2nd Vice-President will complete his term and the election will be held for the 2nd Vice-President’s seat as mentioned above. In the event the 2nd Vice-President cannot complete his term, the Secretary will conduct an election as mentioned above to fill his position. In the event the Treasurer cannot complete his term, the Secretary will conduct an election as mentioned above to fill his position. In the event the Secretary cannot complete his term, an election will be held at a Board of Directors meeting by the President to elect his replacement. This replacement would be for the remainder of the vacated term and may continue into the original term of said officer.
Section I
The Executive Board shall consist of the Officers, the Past President and the seven (7) appointed positions: PIAA Consultant, Business Manager, Historian, Poll Director, Public Information Director, Web Site Coordinator, and All-Star Series Coordinator. The Past President shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Executive Board for a one year term. All terms in office shall begin with the Board of Directors meeting following the State Clinic and end with the Board of Directors meeting prior to the State Clinic. All positions shall be reviewed annually on their job performance prior to November 1st by the three (3) elected officers and the Past President. Any person not to be retained in their position for the following year shall be notified by December 1.
Section II
The Consultant position requires the person to have served as President of the . This person shall serve as liaison between this organization and the High School Athletic Association. There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section III
The Business Manager shall work with the Treasurer on financial matters of the . He will solicit sponsors for the association and will be an integral part in all contracts involving the association. There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section IV
The Historian shall assist the Secretary with the documentation of past records and the history of the association. There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section V
The Poll Director shall be responsible for the State Poll. A yearly stipend may be offered and reviewed by the Officers each year.
Section VI
The Public Information Director shall work with the Officers to disseminate pertinent association information. There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section VII
The Website Coordinator shall work with the Board of Directors and website developers to update and design the association’s website. There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section VIII
The All-Star Series Coordinator shall work with the Board of Directors establishing and running the All-Star Series. He will work directly with the 2nd Vice-President on the All Star Series.
There shall be no monetary compensation for this position.
Section IX
In the event that any of the seven (7) appointed positions to the Executive Board cannot complete his term in office, an election will be held at a Board of Director’s meeting by the Secretary to fill the appointed vacant seat from the Board of Directors for the remainder of the term.
Section I
The Board of Directors shall consist of the 9 member Executive Board. One representative from the board could be represented by their district/region but may have multiple Districts. All terms in office shall begin with the Board of Directors meeting following the State Clinic and end with the Board of Directors meeting prior to the State Clinic.
Section II
The District Representatives shall be selected at their district meeting prior to the association’s state clinic. The district representative to the Board of Directors must be a member of the district coaches association and of the . The recommended term for a district representative shall be four (5) years with one representative being elected every year as the Junior Rep to replace the outgoing Senior Rep, with the previous Junior Rep moving to the position of Senior Rep in his second year. Each district shall have the right to determine how many consecutive terms representatives may serve on the Board of Directors. Since the Northeast district has three (3) reps, the first year rep shall be known as the Sophomore Rep and will follow the same guidelines as outlined above for three (3) year terms. In the event that any District Rep cannot complete his term in office, his district shall appoint an alternate rep to complete the term on the Board of Directors.
Section III
The Board of Directors shall comprise the governing body, shall follow the adopted Constitution, shall transact the official business of the organization, and abide by and adopt necessary by-laws in carrying out the official business of the association. The Board of Directors shall rule on any matters not covered by the Constitution.
Section I
Proposed amendments to the constitution may be brought to any Board of Director’s meeting in the form of a motion with a second before discussion. The motioned amendment shall not be voted on until it is read at a second meeting with any further discussion. The constitution shall be amended and the Board of Directors may determine recommendations of amendments with final passage determined by at least two-thirds vote of the members of the Board of Directors voting. The balloting shall be conducted by mail or at the regular meeting. An Emergency Amendment may be passed at a first reading only with 100% affirmative vote of the Board.
Section I
The Baseball Coaches Association shall meet one (1) time per year at the association’s annual state clinic. This meeting may be in the format of a district meeting and if necessary a total membership meeting may be called by the Board of Directors.
Section II
The Board of Directors will meet at least four (4) times per year. One (1) fall meeting will be held in September or October. The two (2) winter meetings will be held with one on the first day of the state clinic and the second on the last day of the state clinic. The other meeting will be held at the conclusion of the Senior All-Star Series. Each member of the Board of Directors must attend three (3) out of the four (4) scheduled meetings, or he may be replaced with a majority vote of the Board. An alternate may attend a Board of Directors meeting to satisfy the Board of Directors’ attendance obligation with prior approval from the president.
Section III
The President may call special meetings of the Officers, Executive Board, or Board of Directors as he deems necessary.
Section IV
Reimbursement of expenses incurred by travel shall be provided to all members of the Board of Directors when there is a regularly scheduled or an emergency meeting with the exception of the state clinic. Gas mileage money shall be provided to members of the Board of Directors for these meetings as well as those designated to attend High School Athletic Association meetings, provided funds exist or when they do exist at a later date. Reimbursement of expenses to designated Board of Directors at national conventions shall be determined by the Executive Board with prior approval.
Section V
The will send a representative to all High School Athletic Association Board of Control meetings. The representative will be the consultant and/or designated members of the Board of Directors.
This document shall be reviewed for revisions in October of each year by the Executive Board.
Section I
President duties include, but are not limited to:
Section II
1st Vice-President duties include, but are not limited to:
Section III
2nd Vice-President duties include, but are not limited to:
Section IV
Secretary duties include, but are not limited to:
Section V
Treasurer duties include, but are not limited to:
Section VI
Consultant duties include, but are not limited to:
Section VII
Business Manager duties include, but are not limited to:
Section X
Poll Director duties include, but are not limited to:
Section XI
Public Information Director duties include, but are not limited to:
Section XII
Website Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to:
Section XIII
All-Star series Coordinator duties include, but are not limited to:
Section IV
District Board Representatives duties include, but are not limited to:
Section I – Hall of Fame
Section II – PSBCA Scholarships(TBD….)
Student scholarship awards will be presented each year by the Baseball Coaches Association. Any association member may nominate a candidate. The candidate must be a son or daughter of an active member of the state association for at least the current year and previous five (5) consecutive years. The scholarship shall be given to graduating high school students who plan to attend a college, university, or other institution of higher learning. Factors such as financial need, scholarship achievement, leadership qualities, self-reliance, and athletic participation shall be considered. The scholarship shall be for one (1) year only. The check will be made out to the person receiving the scholarship. The amount of the scholarship shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall serve as the selection committee with final approval determined by at least two-thirds vote of the members voting.
Section III – Coaches Awards
The Service and Victory Awards will be given to association member coaches at the State Clinic each year. The Victory Award will go to coaches who have accumulated 100, 200, 300 etc. varsity baseball victories during their coaching career. The Service Award will be given to an association member who has been an association member for 15, 20, 25, 30 etc. years.
Section IV – State Poll
The State Baseball Poll shall be under the direction of the Poll Director to tabulate ballots and report the results each week to the news media and website. Guidelines include:
Section V –All-Star Series
(WORKING ON THIS) The Senior All-Star Series is under the directorship of the 2nd Vice-President and takes place the week after the State Tournament in June of each year. The All-Star Series Coordinator will work with the 2nd Vice-President and his duties will be the same as 2nd Vice-President in getting players for the Underclass All-Star Series.
Guidelines include:
Section VI – State Clinic
The State Clinic is under the directorship of the 1st Vice-President and takes place over a weekend in January each year. Guidelines include:
Section I
The communication information shall be under the direction of the Website Coordinator and disseminated via the Website and various other media outlets. Guidelines include:
Section II
The Board of Directors will send representation to each PIAA Board of Control meeting as outlined by the Constitution-Article VIII, Section V. Our representation shall serve as an integral part of the communication with the PIAA governing body. Recommended dates of district rep/officer attendance to these meetings with the Consultant are as follows:
Section I – ABCA
The shall be represented in attendance at the annual American Baseball Coaches Association clinic for college and high school coaches as long as funds are available and approved by the Board of Directors at the fall Board of Directors meeting. Priority shall be given to this clinic with representatives filled prior to filling the representative positions to the BCA for the purpose of securing clinic speakers and sponsors. Representatives shall attend with travel and rooming accommodations covered by the If funds are available, one (1) meal shall also be paid for each representative. It is recommended that the current 1st VP, 2nd VP, 2nd VP Elect and Business Manager attend with priority after that given to the treasurer and secretary, then to other members of the Executive Board. No more than four (4) representatives shall be funded by the Association to attend.
Section II – BCA
The shall be represented in attendance at the annual Baseball Coaches Association clinic for high school coaches as long as funds are available and approved by the Board of Directors at the fall Board of Directors meeting. Representatives shall attend with travel and rooming accommodations covered by the A. If funds are available, one (1) meal shall also be paid for each representative. It is recommended that the current President attend along with another officer not attending the ABCA, with priority after that given to other members of the Executive Board not attending the ABCA. No more than two (2) representatives shall be funded by the Association to attend.
Section III – Other State Clinics
The shall work with other state association clinics in providing speakers, but it will be the responsibility of that association to provide for rooming, and food if appropriate. The will not provide any funds for members of the Board of Directors to attend other clinics as speakers or attendees.
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