MINUTES OF SDDTA GENERAL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 2007
Next meeting is the Annual meeting on January 18th at 5:30pm, LJBT, Walnut Lounge
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02pm by Vice President Lesley Waite. Members present were: Roberto Ancira, Robert Bacon, Mike Bauer, Larry Belinsky, Cassondra Caesar, Rich Castiglia, Fred Circo, Andrew Cretella, Don Daniels, Virgina Glass, Steve Kappes, Sandie Kindred, Barbara Kingston, Becky Kuba, Jim Lackritz, Robin Rodger, Anne Russ, Susan Delos Santos, Sherman Schneller, Lesley Waite and Fran Wakefield.
II. MINUTES: It was MSP to accept the minutes of November 13, 2007.
III. PRESIDENTS REPORT: Lesley reported for Anne who is on vacation. San Diego had several teams that went to sectionals and intersectionals. District received several very nice thank you notes for the support given by the District.
IV. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer’s report was MSP. Mike mentioned that some decisions needed to be made regarding some of the mutual funds. All agreed that the decisions needed to go to the Finance Committee.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Newsletter: No report.
B. Activities: Barbara has spoken to Logan Jenkins. All dinner plans are on target. Barbara will touch base with Jeff after the holidays for any last minute details.
C. Award: No report
D. Multicultural: MLK tournament coming up during the last two weeks of January. Will be participating in some MLK Day activities. Looking at possibility of doing some activities at City College in March. Angel Lopez may help put together an event.
E. Tournament Evaluation: Reports continue to come in. Overall tournaments are improving and doing well on the evaluations. The evaluators talk to participants, to the Tournament Director and others to obtain different perspectives.
F. Nominations: Two new candidates: Fran McCloskey and Andy Volkert. Sandy shared some background on both candidates. There was some discussion regarding procedures for nominations. MSP to approve the nominees.
G. Community Programs: Looking toward more diversity next year. Will look into possible programs for seniors through senior centers. Drop In Tennis program will be a priority. Planning a training session for potential instructors Jan. 27th.
H. Yearbook: Lesley reported she is doing the final proof this evening and will take the 2008 Yearbook to the printer Thursday. It has 36 pages again this year. She thanked all the contributors. The Yearbook will be handed out to all attendees at the January Awards Banquet and mailed to all adult USTA members January 18.
I. Hall of Fame: There are four openings on the selection Committee. Looking for candidates. Lesley strongly recommended that both Larry & Jim continue on the committee if they are willing and interested. Both agreed they would be willing to continue on the committee.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: Directors reminded to update personal information on sheet being passed around. Directors also reminded that the District office would be closed from Dec. 24-Jan. 2 as Jeff will be on vacation.
VII. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Annual Review of Salary for Jeff Anderson. MSP for a 5% increase. MSP for a $500 bonus for a job well done this year.
b. Fed Cup was approved for La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. The dates are Feb. 2&3, 2008. The Executive Committee met in November and approved $5000 for support of the event. It was noted that the Super Bowl is the same Sunday. There may be some schedule adjustment as a result, but this is not yet confirmed. There was discussion regarding District help with volunteers as was done with the Davis Cup. Steve Kappes will attend meeting with Bill Kellogg and report to us regarding needs. It was MSP to pay the approved funds for Fed Cup now.
c. The Umpire Association has requested $150.00 from the District to help pay for a second training class for new umpires mid year. MPS to approve the $150. However, it was suggested that a grant form be completed for record. Fred Circo to report back to Umpire Association.
VIII. Other Discussion:
a. Reports of the success of some of our senior tournament players. Both Roz and Suella have had great success along with their teams. Roz is currently in the finals for the ITF super seniors. b. Sherman mentioned that the 10th annual Hendrickson Wheelchair tournament will be May 17&18 at Balboa.
IX. ADJOURMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:04pm
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Kingston, Recording Secretary Lesley Waite, Vice President