Nathan Bennight

Nathan Bennight

Debbie Bedell - Clinic Host

District Administrator District 7 Oregon - I began volunteering for Little League in 1987 when my oldest son Doug started T-ball. In 1988 joined the Board of Pioneer Little League by showing up at a meeting and being voted onto the Board. I have held the following positions in SPLL:  Rep at Large, Treasurer, and President (5 years). In 2000 I was elected as DA for District 7 Oregon.

I was born here in Salem; I have been married since 1976 to Duane.  We were high school "sweethearts" since the end of our sophomore year.  After graduation I went immediately to beauty school. We had two boys, Arlin Douglas - 1981 (24) and Anthony David - 1985 (20). I have been a beautician for 29 years.  I also worked for the State Budget/Personnel Department for 10 years while the kids were born.  I started out inputting budgets and left as the Administrators Secretary.  I tried staying home for a year babysitting, but went back to being a beautician part-time and still continue.  Another gal and I opened our own beauty shop in 2004.

Something that people do not know is that I was and still am, involved in Eastern Star here in Salem.  I was Worthy Matron of Ainsworth Eastern Star in 1981 with my father.  I am not as active as I was since Little League takes most of our time.  My parents are both very active in Eastern Star, Nile and Masons.  My dad was part of the Masons (Most Worshipful Master) that helped raise money for the volunteer stadium in Williamsport.  They were always involved in everything that we kids did when we were growing up and it installed in us a very family oriented lifestyle - which still continues to this day.

I have a younger brother and sister and 2 nieces.  We are lucky my parents and his mom live here in Salem.  I only have my grandma still alive out of all of our grandparents and she lives in Hood River.

John Halloran - Clinic Director

Mr ELBECO

Doug Perret - Started in LL in 1984.  Didn't like the way my daughter's coach was handling the team.  When I notified the league board, they gave me the team.  Coached her for two years and then my son for one year. I joined the board at Parrish LL in 1988 as sponsor chairman.  In 1990 switched to grounds crew. Became umpire consultant for Parrish about 1994 and continued on the grounds crew. Currently holding both positions. Began umpiring in 1987 when called out of the stands to do my son's game.  Liked it and decided to get some training.  Attended Capitol City Umpires training the next spring.  Attended Western Region weeklong umpire school in 1989 and 1996.  Was a student at Jim Evans Desert Classic in 2000.  Have given numerous clinics in my district and in the state.  Also at state leadership conferences.

Each year since 1988 I have worked a district, state, or divisional tournament.
Umpire consultant for District 7 since 1996. 
Lead instructor for Capitol City Umpires from 1995 and continuing. 
Volunteer instructor at WR Umpire School 1997 to present. 
Oregon NorthWest Regional Outreach Clinic instructor 2000 to present

Milestones in my career:
1989   WR LL/Sr Softball
1994   WR LL Baseball
1996   Bob Thornton Outstanding  Student Award, LL Softball WS
1998   WR Sr Baseball1999   Jr/Sr Baseball State-Hawaii
2002   Sr Baseball State-Alaska, LL Baseball WS, District 7 Exceptional Volunteer Award

Duane Bedell -

I began volunteering for Little League in 1987 when my oldest son Doug started T-ball. In 1988 joined the Board of Pioneer Little League by showing up at a meeting and being voted onto the Board.  I have held the following positions in SPLL: Softball Player Agent, Fields, and Chief Umpire. In 2000, I joined the District Staff as Chief Umpire Consultant. Prior to our coming to District I assisted in tournaments that were held in Salem, selling raffle tickets, 50/50, assisting in concessions and fields.

I was born in Astoria, OR and have been married since 1976 to Debbie. We were high school "sweethearts" since the end of our sophomore year.  We both graduated in 1975. I went to Chemeketa Community College for mechanics that fall.  We had two boys, Arlin Douglas - (24) and Anthony David - (20).  I began working for Chrysler in 1988 in Beaverton as a mechanic and I have been here in Salem for Chrysler for 17 years now.

I began umpiring in 1990.  I started attending the Capital City Umpires Association at the same time.  I have been involved with Capital City Umpires - helping to instruct for the past 7 years.  I have officiated for all levels every year since 1994 - Majors, Juniors, Seniors and Big League - District - State - Regional.  For the past 12 years, I have volunteered at the LLSBWS when work has allowed doing anything needed during the tournament.

Fred McKeown - I Started in Little League as a Child in Kenton Little League. Later moved to Oregon Trail and played until I was twelve. The next two years I played Pony League and did my first umpiring for Little League. I got involved again with Little League in 1984 with my daughter in minor Baseball. The next year Donna (my wife) and I coached Pier Park’s minor Softball team. I later was Vice President of softball and a UIC on the board of Pier Park. During this time I continued to umpire. In 1985 I was fortunate enough to umpire District and State Big League Softball. I later became the umpire consultant for the District, holding that position for about ten years. I attended the weeklong school in 1994 and two years later a weekend mechanics camp at San Bernardino. Have given and attended numerous clinics throughout the Western Region since my involvement in Little League. 

Each year since 1985 I have umpired in District, State, and Divisional Tournaments, Umpire consultant for District 1, 10 years, Volunteer Instructor at WR umpire school from 1998 to present, Oregon Northwest Regional Outreach Clinic 2000 to present, Umpire Staff at LLSBWS from 1994 to present, State Umpire Coordinator for the last six years.

Milestones in my career; 1992 LL Softball Western Regional Tournament, 1994 SR Baseball Western Regional Tournament, 1995 LL/SR Softball Western Regional Tournament, SR/BL Softball WS in Kalamazoo, MI, 1996 District 1 Exceptional Volunteer Award, 2000 PABA Volunteer of the Year Award, 2001 WR LL Baseball 

Geoff 'Tonto Greenberg' Shiu - I started 1981 with Pinole Hercules Little League. While sitting in the stands the managers in desperation, asked, with NO EXPERIENCE, to cover a Major Baseball game as a base umpire. I am divorced with a daughter  and a son . I am a retired - Certified Massage Therapist - Amateur Umpire - Little League Volunteer!

Little League: 1981  Joined Pinole Hercules Little League (PHLL), 1982 - 1987 PHLL Board of Director, Softball Chief Umpire, 1988 - 1993 PHLL Board of Director, Pinole Hercules Umpires’ Association (PHUA) Chief Umpire, 1994 - 2004 PHUA, Assistant Chief Umpire, 1994 - 2004 PHLL Board of Director, Vice President of Operations., 1988 - 1991 District 4, Softball, ADA, 1992 - 2004 District 4, Big League Softball, ADA, 1999 - 2004 District 4, Big League Baseball, ADA, 1993 - 1997 District 4, Softball Chief Umpire, ADA, 1995 - 2004 Little League Baseball Umpire Registry, #69946, 1990 - 2004 California 4 (C4UA) Umpire Association, Member, 1997 - 2004 North East Bay (NEB) Umpire’s Association, Member.

Bill 'Dugout' Carter (Little League West Region UIC 2006 - present) - I am 66 years old and very happily married to my wonderful wife Beverly. We have two children (Bill Jr. 33, and Michael 31). I have volunteered in the Little League Program for more than 26 years. I enjoy umpiring and volunteering my time to local leagues, and to the Little League Program. I enjoy traveling, fishing, and activities at my local church. 1978 – Present Certified District 11 LL Umpire,  Instructor Western Region LL.Board Officer with Hangtown LL Placerville CA, Certified Umpire District 54 Little League, District 54 Staff, District Umpire Chief, District Administrator District 11 Little League 1992 to 2001, Umpired in all levels of T.O.C. and All-stars in District 54 and 11,

Umpired in all levels of baseball and softball including the following: Baseball… Little League European Regional 2003, Little League, Western Regional 2002, Senior League Regional 1999, Big League, Division 1995, Little League Division 1989, Junior League Regional 1987,  Softball…Little League, Senior League Division 1990, Little League Divisional 2002. Member of NCOA High School Association umpiring all levels baseball/softball.

TRAINING: Attended the Western Region Weekly Umpire School 1988 and 1990, Instructor at Western Region Weekly Umpire School 1996 to 2004, Instructor at Northwest Region Umpire Mechanics Clinic 2003, Asst. Instructor at Jim Evans Weekend Professional Clinic 2002,  Jim Evans Desert Classic Professional Umpire School 1994, Instructor in D-54 Little League Rules/Mechanics Clinics 1997 to 1991, Instructor in D-11 Little League Rules/Mechanics Clinics 1992 to present, Golden State Umpire School Northern California 1993-1994 & 1996

PROFESSIONAL: 1955 – 1987 Retired from Pacific Bell, 37 years. Management position 25 years, 1961 – 1964 United States Army Sergeant E-5, Honorably Discharge, 1991 – 2001 Little League District Administrator, California District 11, 1987 – present True Value Hardware, part time hardware specialist.

Chuck Roberts SR. - I have been in Little League for 26 years, umpiring for all 26 of them at a league level. I have been a coach, manager, field maintenance, umpire in charge, and district administrator. I have been an instructor at the week long school for 7 years a student for 2 years,. Instructed at the junior umpire week long school and weekend school in San Bernardino

I have umpired in the following tournaments;
District level
Major Baseball and Softball in Oregon and Washington
Junior Baseball in Washington, Oregon and California, Senior
Senior and Big League Base ball and Softball in Oregon, Washington and California
State level
Major Baseball and Softball in Oregon and Washington
Senior and Big league Softball in Oregon and Washington
Junior Baseball and Senior Baseball in Oregon, Washington and California
Big League Baseball in Oregon and California
Division Level
Junior Senior and Big League Baseball
Major Senior and Big League Softball
Regional Level
Major and Senior Baseball and Softball
Junior and Big league Baseball
World Series Level
Junior Baseball
and Major Softball

Harrison Cole, Jr. - I am Married to Maria L. (Lucy) Cole this May 3rd will be 24 years. I have 3 great kids, Richard 23, Robin 21 and Jonathon 20. All three are presently working and attending college. They all have played within the Little League organization as have I from major to Big League Level. I helped at practice with my sons and was a coach with my daughter. Depending on the time of the games when they all played on the same night Lucy and I would rotate towards the latest game.

What got me into umpiring happened in 1980, when a friend had asked me to come out and help him run a two man crew. (the only experience I recall having was watching the game on TV). He failed to tell me that he was planning to let me work the plate (ha! ha!). We both survived this initiation and I offered to do more games. Time goes on over the next few years as I meet more and more brothers of the third team. I survived with basic understanding of the game until 1994, when I attended the Western Region Weeklong School. This training is what I whished I had years earlier. I am proud to say "YES" I did learn a lot from that one week. This helped turn my whole out look on how games are supposed to be run. I did well enough to earn the 'Bob Thornton' Outstanding student award. We are now in year 2004 and the learning is still Western Region Week Long School 1996 to present, Weekend Mechanics 1996 to present, and Chief Umpire School 2000 to present. Other experiences are conducting my district,  District 24 umpire/rules training for the leagues and district umpires. I have worked with the outreach program going to Livermore and Visalia Ca. and worked with a section of District 51 in the high desert. There has been many continued friendships and new hound ones in all the years associated with Little League. I have enjoyed every moment.

1990 Big League Softball Regional, Denver CO; 1991 Little League Softball Regional Pinole Hercules, Ca.; 1991 Senior Softball Regional, Pinole Hercules Ca.; 1991 Big League Softball World Series, Mesa AZ.; 1992 Big League Baseball Regional, Riverside CA; 1994 Senior League Baseball Regional, Sacramento Ca.; 1996 Junior League regional Phoenix AZ.; 1998 Little League Baseball Regional, San Bernardino CA.; 1999 junior League Softball Regional Moreno Valley, CA.  

Gerard Takiguchi - I have been a Little League volunteer for over a decade and have assisted my local League as Coach, President, Treasurer, Scorekeeper, and various other duties. I am also ASA certified. Currently the I am a District UIC for CA D57. 

My umpiring training includes the Western Region School in 1999 and 2001, and the Jim Evans’ Desert Classic in 2003.

I am a Western Region Umpire Instructor since 2002, and the NorthWest Outreach Instructor since 2004.

I have umpired all levels of baseball and softball, including the Western Region Big League Softball tournament 2001 and the Little League Softball World Series in 2004 where I was selected for the plate in the final game.

Joe Mano

Umpiring for more than 20 years with Little League

Participating in the following Washington State tournaments
9 -10 from 1997-2004
11 baseball 2004
Little League 1994-2000, 2002, 2004
Junior State 2003

Attended the Little League Umpire School in 1993, 1995, 2001, 2004

Instructed at the western region for rules and mechanics clinics in 200 and 2002

Umpired in the 1996 Western Region Little League Tournament.

Mark Bernstein
Born February 5 1960
Little League Volunteer Umpire since 1976 (30 years)
UIC of CA District 31
WR Instructor
 

Recently named Lead Instructor for Rules for Western Region 1995-Junior Regional Umpire-Sacramento, CA 1999-LL Regional Umpire-San Bernardino, CA 2000-Native European LL Regional Umpire-Kutno, Poland 2002-Senior Baseball World Series-Bangor, ME

Wife-Linda Children-Scott and Mark Granddaughter-Zoe

Joe Winniford

Years in Little League: 22

2006  Senior League Baseball World Series, Bangor, ME;  UIC Big League Baseball Regional, Olalla, WA

2005  Washington State, 4A High School District Playoffs, Bremerton, WA;  Canadian Junior Baseball Provincial Tournament, White Rock, BC

2004  Washington State, 4A High School District Playoffs, Bremerton, WA; Washington State, 4A High School Finals, Yakima, WA; Canadian Senior & Junior National Little League Baseball Tournament, Coquitlam,  British Columbia, Canada. (USA - UIC); Big League Baseball Divisional Tournament, Poulsbo, WA (UIC)

2003  Washington State, 4A High School District Playoffs, Bremerton, WA; Canadian Junior Baseball Regional, Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada 

2002  Washington State B,1A 2A High School Baseball Championships, Yakima, WA; Junior Baseball Divisional, Honolulu, WA; Canadian Big League Baseball Provincials, British Columbia, Canada

2001  Junior Baseball Divisional, Vancouver, WA

2000  Senior Baseball Regional, San Jose, CA; Big League Baseball Division I Tournament & Tournament UIC, Olalla, WA; Big League Baseball District & Tournament UIC, Poulsbo, WA; Major Baseball Provincials, Langley, British Columbia, Canada

1999  Big League Baseball World Series, Tucson, AZ; Canadian Big League Baseball National Tournament, B.C, Canada; Junior League Division I Baseball Tournament, Olalla, WA

1998  Washington State 3A High School Baseball Championships; Canadian Big League Baseball National Tournament, B.C, Canada; Canadian Senior and Big League Baseball Provincial Tournaments, B.C., Canada; Big League Baseball Division I Tournament, Renton, WA

1997  Washington State 1A Regional High School Baseball Championship Series; Canadian Senior and Big League Baseball Provincial Tournaments, B.C., Canada

1996  Washington State 3A Regional High School Baseball Championship Series; Big League Baseball Western Regional Tournament, San Jose, CA

1995  Big League Baseball Division I Tournament, Everett, WA; Canadian Senior Baseball National Tournament, B.C., Canada

1994  Washington Major, Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball State Tournaments

1993  Washington State B Regional High School Baseball Championship Series

 ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

                2006                   -  Awarded Washington State High School Baseball Umpire of the Year Award

               2006-2007         -   Member of the Puget Sound Collegiate Association

                1990-2007          -  Umpire Clinician District 2, Umpire Clinic

               2006                   - Division 2, Northwest Conference Umpire Outreach

               2000-2007          - Peninsula Umpires’ Association  - Umpire Clinician

                2004                    -  Member of the British Columbia Umpire’s Association and graduate of  Super Clinic

              2002-2007           -  Peninsula Umpires’ Association, Board of Directors/Evaluation Officer

              2000                    -  Peninsula Umpires’ Association Secretary Award (MVP of the Year)

                1999                    - Jim Evans, Professional Umpire School graduate, Phoenix, AZ

              1999                    - Assistant Clinician - Little League Super Clinic with Andy Konyer, BC, Canada 

                1998-2007            -  Clinician -Little League Super Clinic, B.C., Canada

                1997-2007            -  NCAA Umpire, Western Washington/Peninsula Umpires’ Assoc.
                1989-2007            -  Washington Major, Junior, Senior, and Big League Baseball State

                                                    Tournaments                

1993-2007            -  Washington State District #2 Umpire Consultant (Big League Baseball)

1985-1987            -  League Umpire, District 31, Escondito, CA

1987-2005            -  League Umpire, District 2, Port Orchard, WA

Steve Cristman

I am a self employed General contractor ,  48 years old single father who has raised 6 boys . I am highly motivated, dedicated and honest. I have been umpiring for over twelve years and take  great pride in my performance. I am a professional on and off the field . I am confident with my experience and performances that I am qualified to work all levels of ball and for any Assigner . All I ask is to be given the chance to prove myself. Thank you.

Experience: 10 years Youth Ball, 5 years N.A.B.A National Championship, 2 year M.S.B.L World Championship, 3 years High School, 5 years Junior College, 4 years D1 & D2 Non Conference, 2 years Western Baseball League (Pro Ball), Junior College regional play offs round 1 & 2 --- (2003 & 2005 )

Training: 1999 D1 7 day Clinic, 2001 5 week Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring, 2001 4 day W.B.L Clinic, 2002 4 day Western Combo, 2003 Western Regional Umpire School, 2004  NCAA National Clinic

 Instructor for: 2002 N.C.U.A. – Jim Evans Clinic, 2002 N.C.U.A – N.A.B.A. Clinic, 2002 & 2003 B.U.A. – Clinic, 2004 N.C.U.A. – Jim Evans Clinic, 2005 N.C.O.A  -- Clinic