Hello League,
Well it’s been a wonderful ride, but with a heavy heart, I must announce that my 3-year term as a League Board Member, and specifically as the League’s Communication Director will now be coming to an end at the completion of this, the 2024 Season. (I will still be posting the few remaining messages right up to our GM on Wed Sept 18th)
I have been considering this now for most of this season and this decision wasn’t hurried or taken lightly.
But for several reasons, most importantly my Family, the time commitments, my work and also several injuries this season that have limited my playing time and also unfortunately but definitely influencing my decision, several AAA league member conflicts that I have been involved in, I have made the decision not to run again for a Board Position or return back to the League as a Player.
Over the last 3 years, I have come to know many of you quite well and I have always enjoyed an opportunity to chat with everyone while out at the games.
My League duties have allowed me to witness some great Softball games while taking so many Pictures during the last 3 years and I have been very fortunate to have been able to enjoy so many laughs and good times with so many of our league members and Fans as well.
I have always tried to do what is Best for the League, which includes All Divisions, something we all should be striving to do. This is a League after all.
And yes, during these past 3 years, there have been many sad occasions, such as when a League Member or former League Member have passed away. It always affected me deeply and I hope I was able to share those announcements respectfully and compassionately with the League for each and every member that we lost during my 3-year term. I tried my best to match the very wonderfully written and heartfelt Tribute posts that Gary Paukert used to post during his time as Communication Director.
And I want everyone to know, it has been an honour to have been allowed to take so many pictures of everyone during the last 3 years and to have been able to share all those Pictures with everyone in the League.
I have enjoyed Taking every single Picture!
And over the last 3 years, I hope you have enjoyed them as well.
I sincerely want to wish all the Best to Everyone in CSMS 55+.
And hopefully I will see you again one day on the Field of Play!!
Cheers All,
Paul McNeil
( Gone Fishing )
I leave you with a few of my Favorite Guys Quotes
1, Always go to other people’s funerals, otherwise they won’t come to yours.
2. We made too many wrong mistakes.
3. You wouldn’t have won if we’d beaten you.
- Yogi Berra.

Hi everyone

Just a reminder to everyone in the league that our fall GM takes place at Triwood Community Centre on Wednesday, September 18th starting at 7 PM in Collingwood Room.

We hope to see a great turnout from all the members and all Divisions.
Lots to discuss !!

Cheers All,
Paul M
CSMS 55+

Hi Everyone

Attention all AA Division Players

A manager/ coach evaluation questionnaire has been sent out to all AA players.
A response to Div Rep Bruce Hall will be appreciated by Sept 17.
( I.e. reply to the e-mail Bruce sent out earlier)
All responses will be treated as confidential, respondents names WILL NOT be shared.
A full summary will be reviewed with the BoD and Evaluations Committee chair once completed.

We appreciate your follow up on Bruce’s message.

Cheers All,
Paul M
CSMS 55+

Hey Everyone,

Here are Links to all the pictures taken of all the 2024 A Div, AA Div and AAA Div Teams and also Umpire and Fan Links as well.

Just Click on any of the Links to View all the Pictures taken during this season of that Team or Group.
There were 25,553 pictures taken this year, not including Tournaments, Ladies League, AGM, Evaluations.
And please remember, these Links will expire on or about Dec 31st of this year. So download them now.

I hope everyone enjoys them as much as I have enjoyed taking them.

Cheers All
Paul M
CSMS 55+

2024 Team Pictures and Links

Rangers
https://photos.app.goo.gl/AGCV6agRAq4LK6J76
Cubs
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1fPuccWEnDyRt1ec9
Mets
https://photos.app.goo.gl/6XDme5HVSKKesa3u9
Cardinals
https://photos.app.goo.gl/d35QUU9iVDt6zAnv8
Blue Jays
https://photos.app.goo.gl/iuGNXs62t7PvrzaZ8
Red Sox
https://photos.app.goo.gl/NnJcnAuuSmArfw7E7
Tigers
https://photos.app.goo.gl/KrNm976ymP7wp67f7
Jays
https://photos.app.goo.gl/YVafiGwunFtsvVWf8
Rockies
https://photos.app.goo.gl/3CxhyuLx3nJkLZGE6
Rockhounds
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MbWyfhsdgwM5bS6q8
Mariners
https://photos.app.goo.gl/rA5EUCmL9CdDZBFHA
Reds
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1QbKhBXxzCsbe2F59
Royals
https://photos.app.goo.gl/2kBf1DKcxb1LsVuM8
Brewers
https://photos.app.goo.gl/RfhMp36c8jmAin2m6
Orioles
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4z7uUonxfofQwqF46
Dodgers
https://photos.app.goo.gl/zyho7AFg8Dk9hohQ7
Rockers
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JyjVD2vL4nfdeHGv8
Nationals
https://photos.app.goo.gl/8A9SxBfjDku19Lc48
Expos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JvNoCKjDcJiJbJtt9
2024 Umpires
https://photos.app.goo.gl/H8FmZLekcco86Pba8
2024 Fans
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HxP3BXM4Ef8LQxQw8

Hi Everyone

Here are your 2024 AAA Divisions Playoff Results.

Gold Medal – The Expos
Silver Medal – The Mariners
Bronze Medal – The Red Sox
4th Place – The Rockers.

Congratulations to all the teams for a Great Season.
A bit Different but still a great season.

Cheers Everyone

Paul M
CSMS 55+