MINUTES OF SDDTA GENERAL MEETING, OCTOBER 11, 2011
Next meeting is an Executive meeting on Nov. 8, 2011 at 7:00pm, BTC Clubhouse
I. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm by President Geoff Griffin. Members present were: Robert Bacon, Mike Bauer, Fred Circo, Andrew Cretella, Virginia Glass, Geoff Griffin, Mary Lou Harris, M.A. Hillier, Fran Wakefield-Hunter, Carol Jory, Steve Kappes, Sandie Kindred, Roz King, Jim Lackritz, Angel Lopez, Tony Perez, Joaquin Picazo, Anne Podney, Anne Russ, Lesley Waite.
II. MINUTES: It was MSP to accept minutes of general meeting of August 9, 2011 with the correction that Robert Bacon was in attendance.
III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Geoff Griffin reported that Shelley Susman has added a class on Zozi. Zozi may be losing interest in tennis because they want very large classes. Geoff will keep us updated on this program. Geoff also reported Ben Press was awarded an all expense paid trip to the finals at the US Open by American Express for efforts in fixing up courts around the city. Especially his involvement with Quick Start courts near a YMCA in La Mesa.
IV. TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance Sheet & Profit and Loss statements were distributed to attendees. Steve Kappes reported that the financials are on solid ground and we have a strong cash position in spite of the volatility in the market. The report was MSP.
V. COMMITTEE REPORTS:
a. Nominations: N/A
b. Activities: Annual dinner is scheduled for Friday, January 13, 2012 at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club. Currently no keynote speaker is scheduled.
c. Awards: The honorees were announced and have been notified for the Annual Awards Dinner.
d. By Laws: N/A
e. Community programs: N/A
f. Grievance: N/A
g. Facilities: Motion was made to award the five community colleges, as needed, equipment such as balls and racquets, not to exceed an amount of $750. Bob Bacon will determine the need. MSP.
h. Finance/Budget: Finance Committee met to discuss upcoming plan for reinvestment of maturing bond and determine whether to liquidate a non-performing mutual fund. Motion was made to allow funds to be reinvested as determined by Finance Committee. MSP
i. Grant: Grant Committee met to discuss two grant proposals. A motion was made to give the Tennis Council $6000 to help resurface four courts at Chula Vista High School. MSP. A motion was made to give the Tennis Council $6000 to help resurface four courts at Roosevelt Middle School. MSP.
j. Hall of Fame: N/A
k. Memberships: N/A
l. Diversity and Inclusion: Virginia Glass said there are no scheduled events at this time. Angel Lopez reported on the goals of the committee on a national level.
m. Newsletter: Lesley Waite said that the next newsletter will coming out in November.
n. Rankings: N/A
o. Sanctions/Scheduling: A discussion was held of Adult and Junior tournaments regarding sanctioning of tournaments and the proper procedure for taking away sanctions for tournaments not following the rules.
p. Tennis Fest: N/A
q. Tournament: Geoff Griffin thanked Tony Perez for doing a great job at the District Tournament. Tony then thanked everyone who helped out and volunteered their time. Tony noted that the tournament came in under budget by 15-20%. He also noted that the Dunlop balls used were an issue as many complaints were received from players. There were 440 entrants this year, down from last year, as are many of the tournaments. A motion was made to purchase different balls next year for the district tournament. The motion was tabled until the December meeting. Geoff Griffin will speak to the Dunlop representative.
r. Tournament Evaluation: Anne Russ reported all entries were down in most tournaments throughout San Diego County. She discussed the recent evaluation of the La Jolla Tournament and the District Tournament. A few problems were noted on the La Jolla Tournament. Tony will also add note on the homepage next year for District Tournament regarding changing the format in case of inclement weather. Otherwise, glowing report for District Tournament.
s. Umpires Liaison: N/A
t. USPTA Liaison: N/A
u. Leagues: Lesley reported that two San Diego North County teams, 3.0 and 4.0, have qualified and will be attending USTA Nationals.
v. Wheelchair: Joaquin thanked MA Hillier for help at the last wheelchair tournament. He also announced that a donated wheelchair has been made available at the Balboa Tennis Club. He also reported another wheelchair tournament added to the schedule. It’s a tournament in Loma Linda in mid-November to include Northern and Southern California.
w. Yearbook: Lesley requested all members recruit sponsors for ads for yearbook, deadline coming up soon. 4800 yearbooks will be distributed this year and a great way to advertise.
x. YTSD Liaison: N/A
y. Miliary Outreach: Steve Kappes reported that the Balboa Tennis Club’s Adopt a Unit program went well from San Diego. Care packages were sent to about 250 service members in Iraq and Afghanistan. The USTA matched the effort by sending tennis equipment from their end. And with personal donations and USTA and Wilson donations, 60 boxes were mailed. Balboa Tennis Club received several thank you e-mails from recipients. The Barnes Tennis Center had a similar effort scheduled. Steve discussed the success of our San Diego “Wounded Warrior” program. USTA officials are looking at our program as a model for other programs around the country. Steve has been invited to speak at the SCTA Community Development Workshop in Indian Wells later this year.
VI. OLD BUSINESS: The YTSD Gala is scheduled for Nov 12th. Board made a motion to donate $1,000 for four attendees from the District Board. MSP.
VII. NEW BUSINESS: Roz King presented a proposal to increase Intersectional Travel, due to number of teams attending and increased transportation cost for additional number of attendees. Motion to increase line item, 6244, Intersectional Travel to $2250, an increase of $750. MSP.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Jory, Recording Secretary Geoff Griffin, President
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