The following are the
Board of Directors, Rebel Officers and Committees which help organize and run the Rebels program. Please
review each committee to see if you would like to sign up for one or if
you have already signed up please verify that you are listed. If you have
any questions email Chris Raun.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & REBEL OFFICERS
I.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Provide strategic direction and be
responsible for all activities associated with the Rebels organization.
Randy
Brolhorst
Dave Bingham
Tim Bruner
Chris Raun
Scott Spethman
II. REBEL OFFICERS: These individuals are responsible for all normal on-going activities associated with the Rebels organization.
President: Responsible for managing all of the day-to-day activities associated with the Rebels. Act as a liaison between the parents and the Board. Responsible for setting the agenda and leading all Rebel meetings.
Treasurer: Responsible for all financial aspects of the organization. Attend all Board meetings, parent meetings and provide financial reports to the Board.
Secretary:
Manage all information and scheduling associated with the Board,
Executive, Parent and other Rebel meetings. Provide a master
calendar for all Rebel activities including team schedules. Duties
also include the production and distribution of the results of these
meetings to the appropriate individuals. Implement and document any
operating changes for the organization in the Rebels manual.
President: Jeff Stoehr
1st Vice President: Sam Gifford
2nd Vice President: Scott Papenhagen
Treasurer: Connie Edmond/Craig Strong
Secretary:
Marci Gubbels
NON-TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES 2010
I.
TEAM PARENT REPRESENTATIVES: These individuals serve as a
representative of their age group and are expected to communicate
information between parents and the Board. Assure that all committee
slots are filled for their age group and that expectations for the
volunteer duties are being met. Attend monthly meetings in
which decisions are discussed and made regarding various Rebel
topics. Future planning, problem-solving
and brainstorming are usually discussed. Meetings for 2009/2010
begin in October.
14's |
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Elton Edmond |
13's |
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Cindy Rose |
12's |
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Carrie MacDonald |
11's |
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De Stewart |
10's |
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Jen Strong |
9's |
Sam Gifford | |
8's |
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Buffy Beerenstrauch |
II. TEAM MANAGER/SCHEDULER: The individuals who choose to fulfill these positions are responsible for many varied tasks. Starting sometime in late fall-early spring the season scheduling begins. In addition team managers need to plan ahead for out-of-town accommodations for all team members and their families or delegate that responsibility. These individuals usually maintain the scorebook during games, fill out necessary paperwork and report equipment needs to the Rebel Equipment Manager.
14's |
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Chris Raun |
13's |
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Kevin Junker |
12's |
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Tim Roberson |
11's |
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Randy Fisbeck |
10's |
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Tim Roberson |
9's |
Sam Gifford Shawn Closner |
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8's |
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Dan Osborn Greg Martin |
III. SEASON FIELD MAINTENANCE: These individuals are responsible for the preparation of the fields for all home games. While many parents help, this person takes the lead role. In the case of inclement weather, one of these individuals will need to access the playing conditions and report back to the coach and players.
14's |
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Kurt Glen Scott Felber Tony Widhalm |
13's |
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Dana Rose |
12's |
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Ron Leifert |
11's |
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James Stewart Gary Vogt |
10's |
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Joy Copes |
9's |
Randy Koranda | |
8's |
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Brent Beerenstrauch |
IV. WEBSITE DIRECTOR: Individual team representatives will be responsible for communicating their team's accomplishments to the Chairperson. The group will coordinate the content of the Rebels website, tryout information and any other Rebel-wide communication in consultation with the Executive Committee.
Chairperson: |
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James Stewart |
V. UNIFORM COMMITTEE: This committee assists the chairperson with the order and distribution of uniform products to individual team members sometime in late winter-early spring. These individuals also coordinate uniform issues throughout the season between parents and chairperson, and are responsible for collecting uniforms when the season is completed.
Chairperson: |
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Judy Brichacek |
14's |
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Kelly Schrad |
13's |
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Michele Mlay |
12's |
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Lauri Divis |
11's |
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Denise Tewes |
10's |
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Judy Brichacek |
9's |
Christy Koranda | |
8's |
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Nicole Martin |
VI. APPAREL COMMITTEE: This group works together to choose, sell and distribute Rebel products, including clothing, trading pins, vehicle stickers, etc. This committee will also be responsible for pre-orders of tournament T's as well as special order State and National T-Shirts.
Chairperson: |
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Teresa Raun |
14's |
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Joy Stilmock |
13's |
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Angie Meyer |
12's |
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Carrie MacDonald |
11's |
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Katie Walters |
10's |
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Teresa Raun |
9's |
Bobbie Randall | |
8's |
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Kathy Osborn |
VII. PICTURE COMMITTEE: This committee is responsible for choosing a photographer, a date and a location for the organization's team and player pictures. Each team representative is then asked to help with the distribution of the finished product.
Chairperson: |
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Sheila Glen |
14's |
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Sheila Glen |
13's |
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Lisa Junker |
12's |
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Lisa Roberson |
11's |
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Rita Dowd |
10's |
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Jen Strong |
9's |
Ann Saf | |
8's |
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Jill Mayfield |
VIII. FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE: This committee assists the chairperson with gathering and organizing of individual fundraisers for families. These fundraisers will benefit individuals to help offset the cost of player fees, gate fees, travel expenses and equipment. These fundraisers are optional and not required.
Chairperson: |
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TBA |
14's |
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TBA |
13's |
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TBA |
12's |
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TBA |
11's |
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TBA |
10's |
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TBA |
9's |
TBA | |
8's |
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TBA |
IX. EQUIPMENT DIRECTOR: The Rebels need one individual to coordinate the equipment needs of each age group. This person will work with each team manager and the treasurer to make the most efficient use of the organizations funds.
Chairperson: |
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Jeff Vergith |
X. END-OF-THE-YEAR PICNIC/BANQUET: This group of parents will organize a party for the end of the summer to celebrate the season and to welcome new Rebel players for the following year. The committee is responsible for the location, invitations, food, activities and all other details pertaining to this event.
Chairperson: |
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Jerry & Joy Stilmock |
14's |
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Jane Felber |
13's |
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TBA |
12's |
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Kristi Newcomb Jackie Foster |
11's |
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Donovan Cornish |
10's |
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Kristin Mach |
9's |
Heather Osborn Scott Eads |
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8's |
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Kim Shirk Cary McCullen |
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XI.
PLAYERS CLINIC COMMITTEE: This group will organize the
free Rebel Players Clinic to be held in June of each year for 7-11 year
olds. The date will be determined by the President and Coach
Brolhorst according to coaches availability. The clinic is
designed to give players personal and group instruction on proper
baseball techniques, to give additional PR to the Rebels organization
and to have an opportunity to see the talent base available in Lincoln.
Chairpersons: |
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James & De Stewart Craig & Jen Strong
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14's |
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Stephanie Widhalm |
13's |
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Jennifer Nottlemann |
12's |
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Joy Stilmock |
11's |
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Debi Luci |
10's |
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Lisa Roberson |
9's |
Heather Osborn |
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8's |
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Mike Zinniel |
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XII.
PUBLICITY: This committee is responsible for positive
promotion of the Rebels organization. Individual team
representatives will be responsible for publicizing their specific age
group's team, schedule, accomplishments, etc. via the media, the Rebels
website, etc. at least two times between March 1 - August 31.
Anyone who enjoys taking photographs and/or has writing experience, or
just likes to see their team publicized is encouraged to be part of this
committee.
Chairperson: |
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TBA |
14's |
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Vance Behrns |
13's |
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TBA |
12's |
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Jeff Vergith |
11's |
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Tom Holland |
10's |
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Jen Strong |
9's |
Jerry Hovelsrud | |
8's |
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Kim Shirk |
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES 2010
The REBELS host a phenomenal tournament every year during Memorial Day Weekend. All families are expected to participate by working the concession stand and maintaining fields as well as assisting with some of the following committees.
I. TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS: These individuals are responsible for recruitment of teams, site selection, bracketing, rules, requirements, equipment and a variety of other issues to ensure a quality experience for visiting teams and a successful tournament.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR: Troy Foster
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS: Travis Kozal and Mark Frederick
SPECIAL ASSISTANTS: TBA
II. SITE DIRECTORS: These individuals have various responsibilities throughout the weekend. In addition to checking in teams, compiling scores and maintaining pitching records, and handling any situations that may need attention, they oversee the overall conditions of their particular site.
14's |
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Elton Edmond Kenny Cope |
13's |
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TBA |
12's |
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Jeff Vergith |
11's |
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Frank Ormonde |
10's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
9's |
George Osborn | |
8's |
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TBA |
III. FIELD MAINTENANCE: We need a few good people to help us uphold our excellent reputation for awesome field conditions throughout our tournament. All parents are expected to help, but these individuals will coordinate the raking and chalking of the fields prior to each game.
14's |
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Kurt Glen Scott Felber Kenny CopeTony Widhalm |
13's |
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Jim Lehr Jim Hakel |
12's |
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Topher Hansen |
11's |
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Daryn Walters |
10's |
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Jerrod Davis Jim Brichacek Joy Copes |
9's |
Randy Koranda Jason Slestak |
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8's |
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Erik Thomas Phil Skorupa
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IV. CONCESSIONS: We need several good parents and/or teenage siblings to assist with the set-up, take down, maintenance and operation of the concession area for each site. All parents are expected to help, but the following will help coordinate work schedules and assist the Chairperson with distribution.
Chairpersons: |
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Melissa Brown |
14's |
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Patty Cope |
13's |
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Margaret Lehr |
12's |
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Staci Stoehr |
11's |
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Missy Ormonde |
10's |
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Lori Copes |
9's |
Christy Koranda | |
8's |
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Buffy Beerenstrauch Nicole Martin Ann Saf |
V. AWARDS: The Rebels need one or more individuals to coordinate the ordering and distribution of all awards associated with our tournament, including team trophies, individual trophies and the Rebels Exemplary Service Award.
Chairperson: |
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Chris Raun |
Assistant: |
TBA |
VI. PROGRAM ADS/SALES: These individuals will coordinate all program ad sales for our tournament program. This committee will distribute the information to their age-group player/parents, coordinate the collecting and culmination of all information, and be responsible for creation and distribution of the tournament programs.
Chairperson: |
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Marci Gubbels |
14's |
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Tony Widhalm |
13's |
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Kevin Junker |
12's |
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Marci Gubbels |
11's |
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Debi Luci |
10's |
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Marci Gubbels |
9's |
Deana Unger | |
8's |
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Carrie Papenhagen |