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 Sam Gifford.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS & REBEL OFFICERS
I.
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Provide strategic direction and be
responsible for all activities associated with the Rebels organization.
Dave Bingham
Randy Brolhorst
Tim Bruner
Chris Raun
JJ Wilkens (Athletic Director)
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.
1st Vice President: Responsible for hiring, tracking and paying umpire organization for umpires used at Tournament. In charge of gifts and trophy awards given at end of season.
2nd Vice President: Assist the Tournament Director with organizing the Memorial Day Tournament, more specifically ordering tournament t-shirts and awards.
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. 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: Scott Papenhagen
Past President: Sam Gifford
1st Vice President: James Stewart
2nd Vice President: Darin Petersen
Treasurer: Connie Edmond
Secretary:
Marci Gubbels/Buffy Beerenstauch
NON-TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES 2012
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.
14's |
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Carrie MacDonald |
13's |
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Denise Tewes |
12's |
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Marci Gubbels & Melissa Brown |
11's |
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Greg Unger |
10's |
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Buffy Beerenstrauch |
9's |
Jeff Vercellino | |
8's |
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Carrie Papenhagen & Aimee Craft |
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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Tim Roberson |
13's |
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Tanner Soderberg |
12's |
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Tim Roberson |
11's |
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Shawn Closner |
10's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
9's |
Phil Skorupa |
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8's |
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TBD |
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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Ron Leifert |
13's |
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Gary Vogt Tom Arsiaga |
12's |
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TBD |
11's |
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Randy Koranda Nate Shaddick |
10's |
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TBD
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9's |
Phil Skorupa | |
8's |
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David Gatlin |
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.
Chairpersons: |
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James Stewart and Mark Frederick |
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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Christy Koranda |
14's |
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Karla Peet |
13's |
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Carrie Borgmeyer |
12's |
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Melissa Brown |
11's |
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Christy Koranda |
10's |
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Brandy Allen |
9's |
Lori Saale | |
8's |
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Brenda Trumbley |
VI. APPAREL COMMITTEE: This group works together to choose, sell and distribute Rebel products, including clothing, trading pins, vehicle stickers, etc. This committee is responsible for annual team tee shirts.
Chairperson: |
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Deana Unger |
14's |
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Joy Stilmock |
13's |
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Amy Hobza |
12's |
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Teresa Raun |
11's |
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Bobbie Randal & Saundra Frederick |
10's |
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Crystal Matthews |
9's |
Nichelle Evans | |
8's |
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Jennifer Gatlin |
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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Trisha Arnold |
14's |
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Lisa Roberson |
13's |
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Trish Arnold |
12's |
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Teresa Raun |
11's |
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Kelley Hovelsrud |
10's |
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Brenda Trumbley |
9's |
JIll Vodicka | |
8's |
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Jen Petersen |
VIII.COOPERSTOWN COMMITTEE: This committee will have three yearly meetings to help with Cooperstown fundraising and team organization. Meetings should be held in August, October, and June. Past, present, and future team reps to answer questions and help with fundraising.
Chairperson: |
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Tim Roberson |
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13's |
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Denise Tewes |
12's |
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Tim Roberson |
11's |
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TBD |
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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Jackie Foster |
13's |
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Donovan Cornish |
12's |
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Kris Burress |
11's |
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Suandra Frederick |
10's |
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Steve Wise |
9's |
Joe Mahoney |
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8's |
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Aimee Craft |
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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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De Stewart |
14's |
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TBD |
13's |
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De Stewart |
12's |
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Bill Hilton |
11's |
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Deana Unger |
10's |
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Mike Zinniel |
9's |
Jackie Peck |
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8's |
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Shana Avery |
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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.
14's |
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TBA |
13's |
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Ken Hobza |
12's |
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Chris Raun |
11's |
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Kelley Hovelsrud |
10's |
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Denise Zinniel |
9's |
Tammy Decker | |
8's |
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Jodi DeBoer |
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEES 2012
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: Darin Petersen
SPECIAL ASSISTANTS:TBD
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. They are responsible to organize field maintenance.
14's |
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TBD |
13's |
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Gary Vogt and Nate Gremmell |
12's |
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Mike Eskens |
11's |
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Randy Koranda and James Stewart |
10's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
9's |
Phil Skorupa | |
8's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
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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TBD |
13's |
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Gary Vogt and Nate Gremmell |
12's |
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Mike Eskens |
11's |
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Randy Koranda and James Stewart |
10's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
9's |
Phil Skorupa |
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8's |
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Scott Papenhagen |
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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TBD |
13's |
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Donovan & Melody Cornish |
12's |
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Bill & Pati Hilton and Kris Burress |
11's |
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Christy Koranda |
10's |
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Buffy Beerenstrauch |
9's |
Kristen Skorupa | |
8's |
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Amy Mitchell |
VI. AD SALES/COMMUNITY SUPPORT: 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 flyer/promotional information..
Chairperson: |
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Marci Gubbels |
14's |
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Marci Gubbels |
13's |
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De Stewart |
12's |
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Marci Gubbels |
11's |
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De Stewart |
10's |
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Deb Ebenspacher |
9's |
TBD | |
8's |
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Carrie Papenhagen |