MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JOIN THE 2026-27 OYO BOARD!
Make a difference at OYO by sharing your time and talents with more than 2000 ballplayers and 1500 families, who call OYO home for their baseball and softball experience every spring, summer and fall!
Even though, our 2026 seasons are still in full swing, it’s never too early to look ahead. We’re less only a few days away from our 2027 Elections at OYO — where we elect our new board, which begins its term on November 1, 2026. And, once again, the task is just as daunting as ever.
We have received a remarkable response rate from current board volunteers who will continue their service in 2026-27. However, we are preparing for the upcoming elections in mid-September began with a slate needing 40 positions filled to complete the board — and we still have as many as nine vacancies.
Want to get involved now? There are many known opportunities!
If you are looking to get a head start on your volunteer service on the board, here are the following openings as of September 14. So, simply send an email to learn more:
| COMMITTEE | BOARD POSITION | # NEEDED | CURRENT STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administration | Special Programs Co-Chair | 1 | * tentative * |
| Administration | Special Programs Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Facilities and Grounds | Grounds Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Facilities and Grounds | Grounds Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Financial Management | Registration Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Marketing | Public Relations Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Rec Baseball | Super Major Commissioner | 1 | (open) |
| Revenue Generation | Ways and Means Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Revenue Generation | Ways and Means Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Exec Board | President | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Exec Board | President Counsel | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Administration | Vice President, Administration (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Administration | Equipment Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Administration | Player Experience Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Administration | Special Programs Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Administration | Special Programs Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Facilities and Grounds | Vice President, Facilities and Grounds (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Facilities and Grounds | Grounds Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Financial Management | Controller | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Financial Management | Deputy Treasurer, Travel Baseball | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Financial Management | Deputy Treasurer, Travel Softball | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Financial Management | Registration Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Financial Management | Uniform Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | VP, Game Day Operations (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Game Day Operations | All-Star Tournament Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Scheduling Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Scheduling Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Umpire Scheduling Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Umpire Training Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Umpire Training Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Game Day Operations | Volunteer and Safety Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Rec Baseball | VP, Baseball (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Rec Baseball | Challenger Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Rec Baseball | Tee Ball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Rec Baseball | Minor Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Rec Softball | VP, Softball (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Rec Softball | 10U Softball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Rec Softball | 12U Softball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Rec Softball | 14U/16U Softball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Revenue Generation | VP, Revenue Generation (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Revenue Generation | Development Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Revenue Generation | Ways and Means Co-Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Technology | Vice President of Technology (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Technology | Records Management Chair | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Travel Baseball | Full-Time Travel Baseball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Travel Baseball | All-Star Baseball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Travel Softball | VP, Travel Softball (exec board) | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED* |
| Travel Softball | Full-Time Travel Softball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| Travel Softball | All-Star Softball Commissioner | 0 | NOMINEE SECURED |
| NOTE: 24 additional positions are being retained by current office holder | 48 POSITIONS | 9 OPENINGS, including 1 TENTATIVE NOMINEE | 39 NOMINEES SECURED |
Now back to recruiting for the 2027 OYO Board Term!
So, more than ever, we’re seeking volunteers to eventually join OYO’s 52-position, 73-member Board of Directors — making it one of the largest youth sports all-volunteer board of directors in Central Indiana. If you enjoy giving back to the community and teaming up with friends from throughout OYO to create memorable experiences, then the 2026 OYO Board of Directors will be the place to be.
What’s the reward of being an OYO Board Member?
Being a board member is an honor and a privilege at OYO. We are fortunate to have a very diverse board. We have board members who have been involved for nearly 25 years and some as recent as last fall. We have board member representation from baseball and softball. We have some many from the rec league and some from the travel program, too. We have a nice balance between moms and dads, aunts and uncles and we also have a blend of those with children participating in the league and those who don’t and just enjoy giving back to a program that supported their family over the years.
So, why not you?
Dating back to our records from as early as 2002, more than 325 individuals have volunteered their time and talents as board members to help ensure our ballplayers and families could truly enjoy their OYO experience each season. These are not just board colleagues, but friends outside of OYO, too. Being a board member is fun and rewarding, too. Each board member finds great satisfaction in rolling up their sleeves and jumping in the trenches to work with fellow board members who work tirelessly for the children and families of OYO. More importantly, we are just everyday moms and dads — like you — who have a ballplayer or two playing at OYO.
So, why not now?
Just simply email the OYO President to express your interest in learning more about joining the OYO Board of Directors. Then, we’ll work with you to pair you with the role or need that best fits your interests. The chart below highlights the overall composition of the new board of directors organizational structure.
Elections for the 2027 OYO Board of Directors is Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at Jenn Park.
Thank you for your continued support and choosing OYO as your place for baseball and softball. Now, we hope you will answer this call and make OYO the beneficiary of your servant leadership efforts in 2027 and beyond. Rest assured, more than 2000 ballplayers and 1500 families will greatly appreciate the difference you make.
Join the Board!