News Release

 The Pacific International League quarterly/winter board of directors meeting was held January 14^th in Everett, Washington with all seven active clubs represented along with guest presenters.

 Among items set were fees, salaries, expenses, and the operating budget for the 2006.  The league schedule was finalized with discussion of non-league and tournament play.   A college intern has been hired to handle daily statistics compilation and news releases during the season.    A new commissioner was elected (see related article) and a review of commissioner’s duties conducted.  League offices have moved and the logistics of that were discussed.

 Discussion of game exchanges and team travels were discussed.  This season PIL teams will range as far south as Lake Havasu, Arizona, will include Las Vegas and northern California; the league territory of Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia; and on the north end, Kamloops International Baseball Tournament in Canada.     

 The National Baseball Congress has informed the league that because of the Seattle Studs 4^th place finish in 2005, there will be two spots for PIL teams in the 2006 World Series Tournament.     The dollar allocation to the league champion for expenses to the World Series Tournament was raised to $15,000 by the board with discussion of raising those figures again if sponsors are found.  Typical cost of the trip upon review of past experience is around $20,000 for a ten-day stay.   The second PIL tournament participant will not receive compensation and will be on their own cost of the trip. 

 The quarterly/spring meeting has been set for April in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.  Interested parties should contact the league office for information.