We just received this email from Luis. Some of our members still leave barriers at the end of the day on the gym floor. This will have consequences for all of us. If you love to come to Balboa and enjoy this magnificent facility at a unheard of fee of $50/year, Please make sure tables and barriers are all put away. Thanks. SDTTA .

“Good morning everyone, Unfortunately the barriers were left out again.  This is becoming a bigger problem than it needs to be.  I have a couple of solutions if the barriers cannot be put away properly.

• Option 1:  Moving the cart for the barriers to the SDTTA storage room and not storing any barriers in the gym area.
• Option 2:  Not having Table Tennis on Sundays, so we can avoid this problem all together.
• Option 3:  Have one responsible member of SDTTA to stay until the end of the day to ensure everything is put away correctly.

There are a lot of organizations that are looking for court time.  If we bring in another organization to use that space on Sundays, it will be very difficult to get that time back”. 

Luis Ignacio

Coach Zaman conducted a free group training class for our players on Monday night 1/27/25 from 5-7pm. there was a huge turn out and Our club members enjoyed and learned many points to improve their games. He may be available for private lessons. for more info contact Zaman at 818 404 2252.

Attendees; Behnam, Patty, Ahmed and George present, (Dennis present not a board member, Javid,Ruben and Sunil on conference call

1-End of year 2024 SDTTA Financial Summary by Ruben,
Last Year’s Financial Audit was conducted independently by Salam and no deviations were identified. All expenses, deposits and bank transactions fully matched with the current SDTTA activities. No deviations were identified
The CD, approved and renewed by the Board, with Chase as well.

2- The Annual Picnic on
2,8,2025, will be organized by Dennis.
He will pick up pizza and drinks. We will start at 12 and end by 1pm
The Board would like to extend an invitation to all members and their families, should they wish to attend.

3- Behnam and George have signed up 140 members and updated their status in the first 14 days of January.

4- In January, please note that there will be no Monday Night Group Training Class as Javid will be out of the country visiting his family. Meanwhile, Behnam has asked International coach called Zaman to conduct group training. He gracefully has agreed to help with our intermediate and advanced players. Coaching date is January 27th 5-7pm.

5- Javid mentioned that, with regard to the Multibal Robot used in the Monday Night Group Training Class, the Board is more than welcome to utilize or store it in our storage room,
Actually make it easier for him instead of carrying it every single Mondays.
Although it was noted that the storage room lacked sufficient space for additional items during the last inspection.

DISCUSSION & DECISION

6- The San Diego Open is scheduled for May 24th and 25th .Following the success of the last tournament, the Board has decided to continue working with the same Tournament Director. The response was affirmative, with 7 votes in favor.

7- Broken Barriers & Nets Replacement.
Proposed by Javid,
Voted: Yes-7 No-0

8- Putting away the tables, barriers, and enforcement by board members, with warnings issued to those who ignore the rules by the end of the day on weekdays and weekends.
The front desk has informed the board that this issue predominantly occurs on Sundays and Fridays.
Failure to do so, could result in a loss of hours for the club.
Voted: Yes-7, No-0.

9- Javid needs practice Balls for Monday Night Classes.
Yes-7 No-0

10- Big Dolly at the end of the gym needs replacement to facilitate barrier placement and minimize damage. Javid mentioned that big Dolly is not safe and most barriers are broken due to this,Proposed dolly by Javid does not satisfy our requirements. we need to look for a dolly that has side rails.
Voted: Yes 1 No 6

11- Javid proposed to facilitate online payments for our members without incurring charges, we can set up Zelle using an additional phone line or email address linked to the SDTTA Board account.
Board decided, When Ruben comes back, he will check further into alternative payment method like Zelle,
Voted: Yes 7 No 0

12- George as Public Relation Director , will be in charge of Facebook/Instagram for our club. Board members can offer insight/ideas to improve the page.
Voted: Yes 7 No 0

13- Javid proposed would like permission to contact Miramar College Facility to schedule dates for the 2nd SDTTA CLUB, as an alternative to Balboa in case of closures or for easier access for North County area members and prospective members.
Behnam mentioned, exposes our club to more liability/ insurance and need for supervision and Motion denied.
Voted: Yes 1 No 6

14- Ahmed proposed to stop using the clubs money to earn interest in a CD from Chase Bank.
Voted: Yes 1 No 6

Sincerely
Javid Khazaeli
Secretary SDTTA Board of Directors

Good morning everyone,

We hope you all had a safe and happy holiday.

Barriers were left out before the Christmas break.  It is very important that everything is put back in its proper place.  Failure to do so, could result in a loss of hours for the club.   This is not the first time it has happened. SDTTA

We start collecting membership fees on Thursday Jan 2nd 2025. You can renew your membership on line or pay in person before you are allowed to play in the tournament. We are going to give away a free pack of Nittaku balls (worth $9), if you renew your membership in January. SDTTA

starting in the new year, our Friday hours of operation for play will be from 12pm to 730pm. SDTTA Board

Vietnamese national team will be at our club on December 14th From 10-12AM for an exhibition/friendly match with our select players. We encourage you to come and enjoy table tennis at a high level.