PICKLEBALL BOARD MEETING MINUTES (100217)
BOARD MEMBER ATTENDEES: Jean
Bustard (President), Cheryl Francis (Treasurer), John Hughes (VP), Karen Morse
(Player Development), Linda von Felden (Secretary)
COMMITTEE CHAIR ATTENDEES: Susan Jones (Membership Chair), Ruth
Maki (Communications), Sandy Veydt (Social Coordinator)
COMMITTEE CHAIR ABSENTEES:
Jeannie Iannacchino (Court Management)
GENERAL MEMBER ATTENDEES:
Mark Bleisch, Debbie Downes, Suzie Eckhardt, Lenny Friedman, Amy
Giannakakis, Hyde, David Kikel, Maryellen Mencimer, George Mynatt, Judy Mynatt
MINUTES
1.
Call to order: 1:00 by
President Jean Bustard, followed by a few announcements.
·
Jean had everyone introduce themselves, asked why they were
attending, and if they had any items to add to the agenda.
·
She explained to general members how the meeting is conducted. The Board discusses the agenda items, members
can raise their hand with questions/comments, and their topics will be added to
the end of the meeting after “Other Business.”
Mark wished to discuss the “backboard issue.”
·
Jean announced that Larry Hyde was resigning from Court Management
after 3½ years of dedicated service. As
a “thank you,” he was presented with a QC gift certificate from the Club.
·
Gary Mencimer has volunteered to assist Jeannie Iannacchino with
Court Management and Irene Payne has also volunteered to help.
·
Cheryl Francis will be moving into the Treasurer position, as
Karen Morse has moved onto Player Development. Karen will meet with Cheryl to review and hand
over the financial books and go to the bank for signature authorization. Cheryl will be finishing Karen’s 2-year term,
ending in 2018.
2.
Previous meeting minutes were unanimously approved.
3.
Treasurer’s Report (Karen Morse)
·
Our only expense $450.00 for pickleballs. This was offset by taking in $450.00 in
membership dues (new & renewals).
Balance is $12,992.97.
4.
Committee Reports
a.
Membership (Susan Jones) – We have a total of 343 members. This is approx. 10% of total QC
population. Since last report, we have
35 new members, and a total of 87 new members since January 2017. Membership drive for new members / renewals
started October 1st. Cost is
$20.00; for new members, this includes remainder of this year thru end of
2018. Renewal dues must be paid by end
of January 2018.
b.
Communications/Website (Ruth Maki) – Ruth will begin issuing the
newsletter on a weekly basis, now that the new season has begun. Last season, it was issued on Saturday; at
this time, she is not sure what day it will be coming out.
c.
Court Management (Jean Bustard for Jeannie Iannacchino) – Jeannie
has met with the new Facilities Manager, Jorge ??, what we need (the cleaning
schedule, cracks on some of the courts, etc.).
It was brought up that the light switch for the Ramada is covered with
cobwebs; this will be brought to his attention.
d.
Socials (Sandy Veydt) – Discussed the coffee socials that are now
being held after the Wednesday morning Round Robins. Suzie Eckhardt expressed concern that she
would also like the once-a-month Wednesday afternoon/evening social to continue
as it brings out more people (usually 35-50 folks); a lot of folks show up to
eat/drink/socialize. The Club will look
into continuing and ask for volunteers to organize. Someone asked if we were having a Halloween
Social; Sandy said nothing was planned at this time. An announcement will be put in Newsletter
asking for volunteers.
e.
Player Development and Organized Play Committee (Karen Morse) - Jean introduced Karen Morse as the Committee
Chair. Karen had put together a “wish
list” of items. Jean was happy to
present Karen with a “Ball Hopper” to help with the drills. Karen was most appreciative (&
surprised); said this will ease the pain in her back from stooping over to pick
up balls.
·
Karen will be the Committee Chair and is in the process of
recruiting members to help.
·
The Club recently purchased balls, some of which will be given to
Karen for player development.
·
Karen has reserved a bus from Mountain View for “field trip” on
November 5th to the 2017 Nationals being held in Casa Grande. Two of our members (Mary Hughes and Sharon
Kolarik) will be competing in the games.
Cost is $25.00 pp, plus food items for pot luck after/during the
event. Details will be provided to
members. Bus can be canceled if
necessary.
·
Mark Renneson will be here November 13, 14, & morning of 15th. Details will be provided at later date for
signing up for lessons.
·
Dave Weinbach will be here December 13th & till
1:00pm on 14th. Details will
be provided at a later date for signing up for lessons.
6. Skill Level Round Robin with Guests
a.
Our guest policy is set by POA and making changes is outside the
QCPC charter. However, we can suggest guidelines
for members wanting to setup round robin type play on their own. Jean will look into POA policy for QC
residents needing to get waivers for outside guests.
·
We would like to see one member per court reserved
·
A member should provide a list of guests’ names to Guard Shack prior
to play
b.
To allow all skill levels the opportunity to play during prime
time, the Club will set aside court time for all skill levels.
7. Upcoming tournaments:
·
Saddlebrook Ranch Invitational:
Wednesday, October 25th
·
Blind Date Tournament: November
11-12 (details & registration form available on website). We are in need of QC players. Deadline for registering is November 6th.
8. Officer Nominations for
2018
·
Two-year term is ending for VP and Secretary. Board members have been asked to help find nominees
before General Membership meeting on November 16th.
9. Other Business
·
George Mynatt brought up the discrepancies of terms between QCPC
and POA. Jean will get with POA to
change the wording.
·
Sportmanship: We were asked
what Board Policy is for a player intentionally hitting at a player during
social play. The Board’s position is
that although hitting at a player is not a foul, it is not good sportsmanship
during social play. The affected person has couple of options: 1) Should a
player be acting in an aggressive, threatening manner, a formal grievance can
be filed with the Board following procedures defined in QCPC Policy and
Procedures. 2) Choose not to play with
someone who does not play in fun, friendly manner.
·
Mark Bleisch brought up issue of backboard. The request was presented at last year’s
Member meeting, and it did not receive enough support. The cost, safety, installation, and liability
were issues. Karen Morse purchased a
portable Rebounder for use during her drills.
10. Next meeting: Monday,
November 6th @ 1:00pm, Kino Conference Room
Meeting was adjourned at 3:09pm.
[CB1]I
need to look into POA policy for QC residents needing to get waivers for
outside guest players. I think the club
needs to do this, but don’t know about an individual planning something on
their own.
