Sun City Festival Pickleball Club Board meeting
March 6, 2023
SCF Pickleball Board of Directors Emergency Meeting minutes.
The following were in attendance.
Mark Swygert, Vice President, acting President.
Val Vollmin, Treasurer.
Trevor Thorne, Secretary.
Beth Castle, Player development.
Diana Ballato, Director of coordinators.
Cheryl Casey, Director at large.
Mark Swygert called the meeting to order at 1.01pm 3/6/23.
Cheryl Casey motioned to review the 3/3/23 minutes at the next regular meeting on 4/7/23, seconded by Trevor Thorne, all voted in favor.
SELECTION OF A NEW PRESIDENT,
Val Vollmin read the Bylaws as it relates to the selection of a replacement President.
Cheryl Casey motion to name Beth Castle as the new President. Trevor Thorne 2nd the motion. Discussion was opened to all board members, none offered any discussion. All members of the board voted to approve the motion.
Beth Castle accepted the position of President and assumed the role of leading the meeting.
ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER.
Beth distributed a copy of “Roberts Rules of Order-Simplified” to each member of the board. “Guiding Principles” along with “How to do things” were reviewed along with the “Quick Reference” guide.
Val Vollmin read the bylaws as it relates to options the board has in the selection of the new board member. The options are for the board to appoint a new board member or hold a membership vote to select a new director after nominations are received.
Mark Swygert presented a motion “to appoint a director”, the motion was seconded by Val Vollmin. Discussions followed, after which a vote was taken.
Mark Swygert and Val Vollmin voted in favor.
Beth Castle, Cheryl Casey, Diana Ballato and Trevor Thorne vote against the motion. The motion failed.
Cheryl Casey presented a motion “To have the membership of the SCF Pickelball Club elect a new director” The motion was 2nd. By Diana Ballato. Beth Castle, Cheryl Casey, Diana Ballato and Trevor Thorne voted, in favor. Mark Swygert and Val Vollmin against. The motion passed 4-2.
COMMUNICATION OF CRAIG PALERMO’S RESIGNATION.
Beth Castle will ask Admin to communicate the resignation of Craig Palermo as the President and her selection as the new president along with the intent to hold an election for the seventh director spot. Bio’s will be requested from all candidates that agree to run for this position. Dates and times will be determined. Beth Castle will communicate with admin the task of setting up this process by COB 3/6/23.
PRORITIZE CLUB’S URGENT ISSUES.
Events to stay with Beth Castle until a replacement is appointed. Beth recommended that Diana seek out an assistant to aid in her increased workload.
Court allocations work that was completed in 2022 should be reviewed by all board members prior to the next board meeting that is scheduled for 4/7/23. Cheryl Casey will forward copies to all directors. Court use, including APPL league use, will be discussed at that meeting.
Directors should set aside at least two hours for meetings. Online options will be available during summer season.
Trevor Thorne to communicate the new president to the HOA contact Janet Turner.
ADJOURN.
Beth Castle presented a motion to adjourn at 2;38pm. Seconded by Cheryl Casey . All in favor. Yaa.
March 6, 2023
SCF Pickleball Board of Directors Emergency Meeting minutes.
The following were in attendance.
Mark Swygert, Vice President, acting President.
Val Vollmin, Treasurer.
Trevor Thorne, Secretary.
Beth Castle, Player development.
Diana Ballato, Director of coordinators.
Cheryl Casey, Director at large.
Mark Swygert called the meeting to order at 1.01pm 3/6/23.
Cheryl Casey motioned to review the 3/3/23 minutes at the next regular meeting on 4/7/23, seconded by Trevor Thorne, all voted in favor.
SELECTION OF A NEW PRESIDENT,
Val Vollmin read the Bylaws as it relates to the selection of a replacement President.
Cheryl Casey motion to name Beth Castle as the new President. Trevor Thorne 2nd the motion. Discussion was opened to all board members, none offered any discussion. All members of the board voted to approve the motion.
Beth Castle accepted the position of President and assumed the role of leading the meeting.
ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER.
Beth distributed a copy of “Roberts Rules of Order-Simplified” to each member of the board. “Guiding Principles” along with “How to do things” were reviewed along with the “Quick Reference” guide.
Val Vollmin read the bylaws as it relates to options the board has in the selection of the new board member. The options are for the board to appoint a new board member or hold a membership vote to select a new director after nominations are received.
Mark Swygert presented a motion “to appoint a director”, the motion was seconded by Val Vollmin. Discussions followed, after which a vote was taken.
Mark Swygert and Val Vollmin voted in favor.
Beth Castle, Cheryl Casey, Diana Ballato and Trevor Thorne vote against the motion. The motion failed.
Cheryl Casey presented a motion “To have the membership of the SCF Pickelball Club elect a new director” The motion was 2nd. By Diana Ballato. Beth Castle, Cheryl Casey, Diana Ballato and Trevor Thorne voted, in favor. Mark Swygert and Val Vollmin against. The motion passed 4-2.
COMMUNICATION OF CRAIG PALERMO’S RESIGNATION.
Beth Castle will ask Admin to communicate the resignation of Craig Palermo as the President and her selection as the new president along with the intent to hold an election for the seventh director spot. Bio’s will be requested from all candidates that agree to run for this position. Dates and times will be determined. Beth Castle will communicate with admin the task of setting up this process by COB 3/6/23.
PRORITIZE CLUB’S URGENT ISSUES.
Events to stay with Beth Castle until a replacement is appointed. Beth recommended that Diana seek out an assistant to aid in her increased workload.
Court allocations work that was completed in 2022 should be reviewed by all board members prior to the next board meeting that is scheduled for 4/7/23. Cheryl Casey will forward copies to all directors. Court use, including APPL league use, will be discussed at that meeting.
Directors should set aside at least two hours for meetings. Online options will be available during summer season.
Trevor Thorne to communicate the new president to the HOA contact Janet Turner.
ADJOURN.
Beth Castle presented a motion to adjourn at 2;38pm. Seconded by Cheryl Casey . All in favor. Yaa.