MINUTES OF SDDTA GENERAL BOARD MEETING March 11, 2008

Next meeting is an Executive Meeting on Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at 7:00pm, BTC Clubhouse

 

 

I.                   CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:04pm by President Geoff Griffin. Members present were: Mike Bauer, Larry Belinsky, Cassondra Caesar, Fred Circo, Don Daniels, Susan Delos Santos, Virginia Glass, Geoff Griffin, Carol Jory, Steve Kappes, Sandie Kindred, Roz King, Barbara Kingston, Jim Lackritz, Fran McCloskey, Anne Podney, Sherman Schneller, Lesley Waite, and Fran Wakefield.

 

II.                MINUTES: It was MSP to accept the minutes of January 18, 2008.

 

III.             PRESIDENTS REPORT:

a.       A card and $100 donation was given to South West Youth Tennis Foundation in Gloria Kramer’s name.

b.      The USTA Community Program grant was less this year, $7500.

c.       At the SCTA Board meeting and annual awards buffet dinner Virginia Glass received the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lesley Waite received the Media Service Award. Ai Takamore and Margaret Chang received the Tennis on Campus Award.

d.      Geoff discussed the loss of Curt Condon and the Memorial Service for him. The SCTA is starting a Curt Condon Service Award and his family will be the first recipients. The SDDTA will be making a $100 donation to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes in his name.

e.       Beach Tennis information will be linked to the SDDTA website.

f.        Geoff recommended a re-evaluation of use of our reserve funds.

 

IV.              TREASURER’S REPORT: Mike reviewed the process by which the budget is produced. It was MSP to accept the 2008 budget after revisions discussed under New Business items A and B.

 

V.                 COMMITTEE REPORTS:

A.        Activities: The dinner was successful. Barbara thanked Jeff Anderson for all his hard work. She requested help from other Directors for next year’s speaker. Several Directors offered possibilities and will try to contact several folks they know.

B.         Tennis Fest: Planning is going well. Geoff suggested that Henri Elkins of Bijou Tennis may be great entertainment for Tennis Fest. The committee is still looking for additional goodie bags items for participants.

C.        Hall of Fame: Nominations are open until May 15^th for the inductees for the class of 2008. It was MSP to add Kathy Willette, Suella Steel and Larry Belinsky to the 2 year terms of the selection committee. It was MSP for Jim Lackritz to be added to the 1 year term of the selection committee.

D.        Community Tennis: Next Family Tennis Day will be in North County, March 30^th.  Site still in negotiations. Sandy reviewed the community tennis program. She discussed some of the challenges in finding instructors and sites for the program.

It was suggested to look at ways to get more involvement with the program at     military bases.

E.         Leagues: Deadline for sign-up for Adult League is March 20^th.

F.         Newsletter: No report

G.        Yearbook: Lesley thanked Board Members who put ads in the yearbook. She also discussed some of the challenges with lost advertisers due to change in ownership.  Ad income was $600 less than last year.

H.        Rankings: No Report

I.           Tournament Evaluations: Nine tournaments will be evaluated this year. One tournament has been put on probation. Anne will work with them to help improve their tournament. There was discussion about having another Tournament Directors Workshop in 2008. 

J.           Multicultural Participation: The committee is currently working on 2 projects. The Linda Vista Multicultural Street Fair and a showing of Pancho Gonzales’ life.

 

VI.              OLD BUSINESS:

A.        The USTA National Campus grant request for UCSD Triton team was presented. We have given $400 the past two years. If the team makes it to the playoff, they will need to travel to the east coast this year, which will be more costly. MSP to increase grant to $600. Team will be requested to provide supporting documentation for expenses, a photo and short write-up for the District Newsletter.

 

VII.           NEW BUSINESS:   

A.        MSP to increase the fees for the Open divisions at the District Tournament. Open singles $40.00 per player and Open doubles $50 per team.

B.         MSP to increase the Tennis Fest budget to $6500.

C.        Discussion of Employee Benefits was deferred to the April 8^th Executive meeting with a report back at the next General Meeting June 10^th.

D.        MSP to spend up to $400 in a cost sharing with BTC to purchase a new awning to be used for Tennis Fest, tournaments and other District activities at BTC.

E.         Fran recommended having a “Quick Tennis” program at Tennis Fest. Geoff will investigate.

F.         Geoff reported that Bob Bacon is requesting more racquets for schools. It was suggested Bob submit a proposal for the next meeting.

G.        Lesley shared information regarding the Komen Cancer Project. More information is available at the website: www.rallyforthecure.com.

 

VIII.    ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:53pm

 

Respectfully submitted,

                                                    

 

          Barbara Kingston, Recording Secretary                         Geoff Griffin, President          

 

 

 

 

 

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