MAKE A DIFFERENCE! JOIN THE 2025-26 OYO BOARD!
Make a difference at OYO by sharing your time and talents with all 1300 families and 2000 players, who call OYO home for their baseball and softball experience every spring, summer and fall!
Even though, we’re not even halfway through the calendar year and the Spring Season is not yet complete, it’s never too early to look ahead. We’re less than 90 days away from our 2025 Elections at OYO — and the task is just as daunting as ever when you consider the board involves nearly 70 volunteers.
We have received a remarkable response rate from more than 40 board volunteers who will be continue their service in 2025-26. However, we are preparing for the upcoming elections in September with a slate of 18 vacant positions (involving 24 volunteers due to co-chair capacity) on the board.
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 August 4. Please note, we have indicated positions which currently have a nominee for the upcoming election. So, simply send an email to learn more:
| COMMITTEE | BOARD POSITION | # NEEDED | CURRENT STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Management | Uniforms Co-Chair | 1 | (open) |
| Revenue Generation | Ways and Means Co-Chairs | 1 | (open) |
| Marketing | Digital Marketing Chair | 1 | Tentative Nominee Secured |
| Marketing | Social Media Chair | 1 | Tentative Nominee Secured |
| Travel Baseball | All-Star Baseball Commissioner | 1 | Tentative Nominee Secured |
| Travel Softball | All-Star Softball Commissioner | 1 | Tentative Nominee Secured |
| Executive Committee | Vice President, Administration | 1 | Tentative Nominee Secured |
| Administration | Equipment Co-Chairs | 2 | ALL SET! |
| Facilities and Grounds | Grounds Co-Chairs | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Financial Management | Deputy Treasurer, Travel Baseball | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Financial Management | Registration Co-Chairs | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Financial Management | Uniform Co-Chairs | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Game Day Operations | Scheduling Co-Chairs | 2 | ALL SET! |
| Game Day Operations | Umpire Training Co-Chair | 2 | ALL SET! |
| Marketing | Public Relations Chair | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Baseball | Challenger Commissioner | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Baseball | Tee Ball Commissioner | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Baseball | Junior Rookie Commissioner | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Baseball | Minor Commissioner | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Softball | 08U Softball | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Rec Softball | 10U Softball | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Revenue Generation | Alliances and Grants Chair | 1 | ALL SET! |
| Revenue Generation | Development Co-Chairs | 2 | ALL SET! |
| Travel Baseball | Full-Time Travel Baseball Commissioner | 1 | ALL SET! |
Now back to recruiting for the 2026 OYO Board Term!
So, more than ever, we’re seeking volunteers to eventually join OYO’s 50-position, 60-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 300 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 2026 OYO Board of Directors is Monday, September 8, 2025 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 2026. Rest assured, more than 1300 families and 2000 ballplayers will greatly appreciate the difference you make.
Join the Board!
