April 21, 2026 MINUTES
SWDAB Board of Directors Business Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wright State University - Berry Room
- Roll Call – Paul Stone, President, called the meeting to order at 10:30 am
- Board Members Present: Tim Cook, Jonas L. Smith, Tom Nerl, Paul Stone, Ashley Naff, Scott Kaufman, Chuck Richardson, Matt Macy, Phil Poggi (Secretary), Joe Roberts (Treasurer)
- Board Members Absent: Andy Bixler
- Meeting Minutes
- Motion by Tom Nerl, seconded by Chuck Richardson to approve the SWDAB Meeting minutes from business meeting on March 8, 2026. Motion passed 8-0.
- Treasurer’s Report
- Joe shared highlights of financials from the boys’ district tournaments hosted at UD and XU. It was noted that after the winter we were down close to $300,000. Discussion briefly began about the viability to continue to host boys district tournaments at college venues. Joe will share the full reports with the board.
- Motion by Matt Macy, seconded by Tim Cook to approve the treasurer’s report as presented. Motion passed 8-0.
- Fall Tournaments
- Cross Country – Phil and Andy shared information on one (1) of our district races at VOA, because they were split into two races, all runners qualified for the Regionals. Will be returning to one (1) race in the Fall.
- Winter Tournaments
- Spring Tournaments
- Baseball & Softball Flat Rates were reviewed. Sectional and District Semi-Finals - $500 per game. District Finals - $600 per game.
- Motion by Tom Nerl, seconded by Scott Kaufman, to approve the Flat Fee rates for baseball and softball as presented. Motion passed 8-0.
- New Business
- “Super Draw” and/or Open Draw Format in Divisions 3-7 – brief discussion took place but was determined that any changes in these divisions will be driven by the coach’s association.
- Open Board Positions – group reviewed timeline for interviews this summer for the two (2) open board positions that will occur for the A representative and AAA representative.
- Old Business
- OHSAA Update
- Next meeting is tomorrow in Columbus
- Next Meeting
- Tuesday, June 23rd at Dayton Marriott at Noon.
- Tuesday, June 23rd – Scholarship Banquet at Dayton Marriott
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Motion by Paul Stone, seconded by Tom Nerl to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed 8-0. Meeting adjourned at 11:07 am.
Respectfully Submitted
Phillip J. Poggi
Secretary