Hello Kickball Comrades, Although it may not feel like it today, kickball weather is just around the corner and we in the kickball council are wasting no time getting the year off to an early start. There are many new and exciting things happening not the least of which is a new commissioner! Last year when Kelly handed us the reigns we unanimously voted in place a system that doesn't allow a commissioner to hold the head league position for consecutive seasons, this way the league can experience a wide variety of management styles and hopefully will maintain a very democratic form in the years to come. The way it works is the existing council members at the end of a season vote in a new head commissioner and the previous commissioner can either remain on the council or step down and nominate someone new who will then be voted on by the council. Well, we voted and the 2008 commissioner will be Phil Mitchell. Phil has been a very strong part of the kickball team for a few years now and everyone is very confident that he will do an amazing job. He created the kickball cards a couple of years ago, he has been an outstanding referee, he has dedicated many ideas and a lot of time to the website, blog/forum, field set-up and many other areas that have shown great progress in the league. I have chosen to stay on the council in hopes that I can continue to do my part for the league. However, there are some people who have stepped down in the council therefore there are some new council members that Phil will be releasing in his initial league address. Thank you for a great 2007 and looking forward to an even better 2008. Please feel free to reach out with questions, and make sure to check out the details of this year's registration, which is already taking place. Josh