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SUMMARY OF JANUARY 8TH, 2019 BOARD MEETING

• Thank you Packets – distributed to board members so they can send notes of appreciation
• 2019 Draft Budget– proposed budget is a $12,000 balanced budget. Sources of income include dues, tournament fees and other miscellaneous revenue. Expenses include administrative and player development expenses, facility/asset management, communication and promotional materials, volunteer coordinator expenses, new member stewardship, and officiating supplies. Board votes on budget at next regular meeting.
• Treasurer Report – brought in $13,600 and spent $12,900 in 2018. Currently have $11,208 in Club account
• Programming– 4.0 drop-in play added on Wednesdays from 12-2 pm at Wagner Courts. The 3.5/4.0 group will become the 3.5+ group
• Player Development – Twelve modules with 120 people are ongoing. IPTPA ratings assessment changed and hand-outs and website have been updated to reflect the changes
• Organization Chart – New proposed org chart to include Board administration, Social/Special One Time Events, Officiating, New Member Stewardship, Safety, Facility/Asset Mgmt, Nominations, Programming, Bylaws, Volunteer Coordinator, Financial Review, Player Development, Long Term Planning, Communications, and Media, Photos, Movies, etc. Discussion and possible action at next regular Board meeting
• All Member Meeting – Thursday, January 17th at 6 pm in the Celebration Hall for Board and members to share ideas. Finger snacks will be provided.
• Additional Focus– new initiatives proposed to nurture new members such as court concierge and new member orientation
• In-House Tournament – tournament registration fee is proposed at $15/per player which should be close to break even for the event
• Clinic – Saturday, Feb 16th, two time Gold Medal US Open Champion, Deb Mascarin has offered to conduct two free clinics for 3.5+ players. If more interest than slots, a lottery will be used for selection. Craig Palermo, Burt Bothell and Troy Horton have graciously agreed to help with the clinics

 
​The Board of Directors