MINUTES OF SDDTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING APRIL 12, 2011
Next meeting is a General Meeting on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 7:00pm, BTC Clubhouse
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called order at 7:05pm by President Geoff Griffin. Members present were: Mike Bauer, Geoff Griffin, Fran Hunter, Carol Jory, Steve Kappes, Jim Lackritz, Anne Podney and Lesley Waite.
II. MINUTES: It was MSP to accept the minutes of the March 2011 meeting.
III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report.
IV. TREASURER’S REPORT: Steve Kappes reported our financial position is strong. There’s a CD and short term bond maturing next month and the financial committee is checking for a suitable vehicle for the funds. It was MSP to accept the report.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Tennis Fest: Tennis Fest is scheduled for Sunday, May 1st and all is on track. Constant Contact was used to send out notification of the event and are hoping for new beginning players. No celebrity host this year. Geoff Griffin requested members remind pros to volunteer.
B. Hall of Fame: Mike Bauer indicated the selections have been made and honorees have been notified by Larry Belinsky. This year’s honorees are: Harper Ink, Angel Lopez, Gretchen Magers, Bobby Riggs and Valerie Ziegenfuss.
C. Community Tennis: The Drop In tennis class was discussed and a new system of contacting players. Geoff Griffin tried an internet company called Zozi and found it to be quite successful. Refurbishing the class and perhaps incorporating internet databases to reach new players was discussed and Geoff will report on this at the next general meeting for further discussion and suggestions.
D. Leagues: Lesley Waite reported that the Adult USTA Spring leagues have recently started and this is the largest number of players registered for this league.
E. Tournament Evaluations: Fran Hunter reported that the committee has met and selected tournaments for evaluation this year.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: Currently staff is not happy with the credit card services and fees with current provider. There was some discussion and was decided to remain with current provider until our contract expires and re-evaluate at that time.
VII. NEW BUSINESS: Steve Kappes reported on his attendance of the National conference. He was very impressed with information disseminated. He also discussed a Military Outreach program and suggested a committee be formed locally. He will discuss this at the next general meeting for approval of a Military Outreach committee.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Jory, Recording Secretary Geoff Griffin, President
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