GCTA Board Minutes
GCTA Board Meeting
9/17/98
The Greater Columbus Tennis Association Annual Membership meeting was
held September 17, 1998, at the Swim & Racquet Club. President, Doug
Snapp, called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m.
Members Present:
Jean A. Shaw, Mary Sims, Gwen Dulin, Les Varnado, Brooks Naffziger, Teresa
J. Fournier, Fran McCabe, Jake Will, Jr., Marni Nordstrom, Deb Thallman,
Jim Hendrix, Gary J. Alexander, Andy Alexander, Rich Irin, Kim Forman,
Doug Snapp, Janet Craycraft, Connie Everhardt, Guy Parks, Jake Will, Sr.,
Carol Alexander, Bill McCabe, Bud Petersen
Budget Report:
President, Doug Snapp, explained in detail the proposed 1998-1999 budget.
A question is raised regarding the league budget and why there was not
more money allocated for the USTA District-Adult. The concerned gentleman
played in the summer district division and none of their entry fees were
compensated, as was the case in the other divisions. Deb Thallman stated
that she only paid the entry fees for the teams who have received compensation
in the past. No seniors included. Gary Alexander remarked that in the July
meeting the board decided, in the future, we will only fund teams if the
members are GCTA members. Les Varnado recommends raising the line item
from $2,000 to $2,300. Brooks makes the motion, Les Varnado seconds it.
After a vote was taken, the majority was not in favor and the motion fails.
Gary Alexander them makes a motion to increase the line item from $2,000
to $3,000. Everyone was in favor, the motions passes. Janet Craycraft entertained
a motion that the USTA District-Adult entry fees for GCTA members
be inclusive of the senior participants and the senior players receive
equal compensation. Brooks Naffziger seconds and the motion is favored
by all. The motion carries.
Mary Sims makes a correction to the budget. The Women's Leagues should
read $5,000 instead of $4,000. Jake Will, Sr. makes a motion to accept
the 1998-1999 budget. Carol Alexander seconds and the majority accept.
The budget passes.
Nominating Committee:
Chairman, Gary Alexander, introduced the committee and presents his report.
Dave Shelby has asked to be removed from the Board due to other obligations.
Mark Vannatta requested to be removed as a Vice President but still serve
as a Board Member. Jean Shaw will be replaced by Doug Snapp as Secretary.
Jean will remain on the Board. Doug Snapp retires as President. Gary nominates
Billie Meadors and Rita Johansen as Board Members. Carol Alexander is nominated
as President and Janet Craycraft as Vice President. Jake Will, Sr. motions
to accept the above nominations. Brooks Naffziger seconds and the motion
carries.
Executive Committee
Minutes:
Secretary, Jean Shaw, corrects the July 16, 1998 minutes to read as follows:
Under Junior Wightman Cup & Junior Davis Cup: The Ohio Valley Junior
Wightman Cup was held July 10-11 at Wittenberg University. Coached by Marni
Nordstrom, Columbus' team finished 2nd to Cincinnati. Meanwhile, the Ohio
Valley Junior Davis Cup, coached by Mike Uretsky, was also held July 11th
at Wittenberg University. Columbus captured the title.
Treasurer's Report:
Jake Will, Jr. presents the report with total current assets of $89,201.
September 30, 1998 is the year-end so Jake asks the Board to submit any
outstanding expenses.
Women's Leagues:
Chair, Mary Sims, reports the Women's Board will have their final wrap-up
meeting in October.
Men's Leagues:
Doug Snapp tells the Board that their Champ of Champions will be held at
Scioto Country Club in September.
Mixed Doubles:
The same format will be used next summer.
OVTA:
Chair, Carol Alexander reports the annual meeting will be held the weekend
of November 1st at the Cherry Valley Lodge in Newark, Ohio, beginning at
9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Carol asked the recommendations for awards.
Carol also reported on the Girls 16 Districts held at OSU in June.
There were so many entries the tournament could not accept any alternates.
Carol thanked Jim Hendrix for all of his help with the computerized draw.
Due to the amount of rain the tournament had lots of expenses with no profits.
Umpires:
Kim Forman reports that we have 18 umpires and are looking for more. There
will be an umpire school in October. Deb Thallman thanked Kim for all of
her help with the Adult Districts.
Parks & Recreation:
Connie Everhart is wrapping up all of her summer programs. The Pee Wee
and NJTL programs were a success. The Junior Team Tennis needs some help.
Connie took 25 intercity kids from the NJTL program to Indianapolis to
watch the Davis Cup matches. The kids loved it. Connie also traveled to
Cincinnati with some of the children for the Regional Rally. Connie thanked
the GCTA for all of its continued support. Connie welcomes any racquet,
ball, or clothes donations.
Area & District Qualifier:
Doug Snapp reports Billie Meadors and Rita Johansen will again run next
summer's tournament.
USTA Team Tennis:
No report
Southeast Open Tournament:
Director, Les Varnado, presents a net income of $373.03. Overall the tournament
went well but always use a few more participants. The tournament also provided
11 to 15 USTA memberships.
Awards Ceremony:
Host, Les Varnado, reported the party will be held September 27th from
7-9 p.m. at the Upper Arlington Municipal Building. Les expressed his concern
with the date conflicting with the men's Champ of Champions Tournament.
Les recommends that in the future we should not schedule these two events
on the same date. Also, Les submitted his resignation as Awards Chair for
1999. We thank Les for a fabulous job.
Wheelchair Tennis:
Teresa Fournier reported on the overwhelming success of the Transplant
Games with over 200 participants.
New Business:
Doug Snapp selects the 1999 Board meeting dates as follows: January 14,
1999, April 15, 1999, July 15, 1999, September 16, 1999. The meetings will
be held at 7:30 p.m. at the Swim and Racquet Club.
Gary Alexander explains the USTA School's Program. USTA instructors
will be training teachers in Upper Arlington Schools to teach tennis. The
date slated is October 16. Gary thanked Wayne Wookey who was instrumental
in organizing this day. Les Varnado suggests the Reynoldsburg schools.
Gary Alexander entertains a motion to approve a grant to purchase balls
to give to those schools who participate. Gwen Dulin moves the motion and
Jake Will, Jr. seconds. The motion passes.
Les Varnado reminds Doug Snapp for the need of a motion to approve
the amended minutes. Marni Nordstrom motions and Connie Everhart seconds
and the motion passes. Doug Snapp motions to accept the Treasurer's Report
as submitted. Brooks Naffziger motions and Janet Craycraft seconds. The
motion passes.
Doug Snapp thanks all in attendance and the meeting is dismissed.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean A. Shaw
Corresponding Secretary
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