2019-10-08_SDTTA_Mintutes

Meeting called to order at 6:31PM

Dennis not present, George Pisa present.

• September minutes approved.
  • Jaxon to post minutes to website.
• Senior Games:
  • 2020 senior games to be renames “Senior State Games” instead of Senior Olympics.
• Per August meeting board vote, 1 gross of balls was donated to the Baja club from SDTTA.
• Equipment Status:
  • The club currently has 29 assembled tables and 2 new/ boxed tables.
• Elections:
  • There are 4 positions up for elections.
  • Jaxon to encourage members to run for election on Thursday nights.
  • Jaxon to assist Suresh in making ballots.
  • November 3rd, the deadline for nominees to enter the election.
• Club Money / Finance
  • Need to deliver list of club income sources.
  • Need to investigate methods of receiving dues from members; cash vs online payment.
  • On the motion to put $50K of club funds into CD account, the board votes 6-0 in favor.
• Microwave oven for the club:
  • Bob says members are interested in having a club microwave oven; board members to investigate the possibility/ location.
• Drink boxes
  • The boxes put out by each table are not being used.
  • Board members need to advocate use.
• Sunday Tournament
  • To be held on October 20th.
  • May consider offering pack of balls as alternate to trophy prize.
• Review of club survey from 2 years ago.
  • Phil to draft a new survey for this year.
• Coaching
  • On the motion to offer a free (club subsidized) coaching session for kids, the board votes 6-0 in favor. Pisa to run the coaching session.
• Round Robin:
  • Cancelled on Thursday, October 31st (Halloween).

Meeting adjourned at 7:43PM

We would like to thank everyone who came out and participated in this years California State Senior Games. The competition was fierce and a good time was had by all! 

A complete list of winners is HERE.

We had a great picnic on Saturday, Sept 14th! A big thank you to those that joined us with their pot luck contribution. Thanks to Steve and Dennis for coordinating the effort. 

2019-09-10_SDTTA_Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:02PM, Phil not present, George Pisa attending.

August minutes approved.

• Table sales: 2 tables sold to members $500 each.
• Senior Tournament scheduled for September 21.
  • Simon donated gift certificates to his restaurants to add to prizes.
• Behnam introduced the idea of the club making a donation to the Baja club in the form of money or equipment.
  • The board decided not to donate money but to promote club members to donate their used or unwanted table tennis equipment.
• Perry suggests the club purchase paddles to keep at the rec center front desk as loaner paddles. The board votes 7-0 in favor.
• Financial report:
  • Pisa paid for subsidized lessons.

Meeting adjourned at 7:29PM

2019-08-13_SDTTA_Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:02PM, all members present.

• July minutes approved
• Picnic approved for September 7 at 12:00PM
• Fall League to begin on September 22
  • On the motion to contribute $1,500 to the league, the board votes 7-0 to approve
  • The board recommends the contribution be allocated to prize money.
• Barriers: many barriers are damaged; need to count the number of good barriers still available.
• The gym floor is scheduled for cleaning.
• Gum had been found on the floor.
• Phil will not be able to attend the September board meeting.
• The 2nd Sunday tournament will be held on Aug 18th.
• Benham proposes the club consider offering members ½ off discounts on tournaments beyond the San Diego Open. The board does not agree at this time.
• On the motion to distribute a 3 pack of Nittaku premium balls with membership for members who register in January, the board votes in favor 7-0.
• The board decides not to sell an additional 4 tables at this time.
• San Diego Open sponsorship: Paddle Palace has made an offer to contribute a $1000 gift certificate to the prize for the inclusion of “Paddle Palace” in the tournament name.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00PM

2019-07-09_SDTTA_Minutes

Meeting called to order at 6:56PM. All board members present. Jeff Ruiz present.

• June meeting minutes approved 7-0
• Summer League: Jeff has a proposal for another league. The league will include the following changes from the previous league:
  • Teams will require 6 players.
  • Jeff will receive additional assistance in running the league (Steve and Behnam)
  • $25 entry fee
  • Participants will receive a guidelines document to better inform them how the league works.
  • Matches will start at 11AM on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • There will be two divisions with a maximum of 8 teams per division.
• Old Business
  • Tables for sale: on the motion to sell two of the green tables for $500 each, the board votes 7-0 in favor.
    • There are two unbuilt tables remaining in inventory.
  • The board would like to recognize Jeff Ruiz and George Pisa for their efforts and time in organizing and running the team league.
    • On the motion to pay Jeff $300 and George $150, the board votes 7-0 in favor.
  • Free ball program: no new balls will be purchased at this time. The free ball program to remain on indefinite hold.
  • Balls for practice robot: on the motion to purchase three boxes of training balls for the robot, the board votes 7-0 in favor.
• New Business
  • San Diego Open Tournament:
    • For next year’s tournament, the board feels a board member such as Perry, or someone experienced in tournament organization, should work closely with Craig and Attila to organize and execute the tournament.
      • This year’s tournament ran more smoothly than in previous years, and the board would like to continue to improve the process.
    • Doubles entry fee: should be reduced to reflect the lower prizes.
  • Coaching: On the motion to continue subsidized coaching for Pisa, $225 for three sessions, the board votes 7-0  in favor.
  • Sunday tournament: 
    • Scheduled for the 21st of July
    • Trophies acquired for the next 3 tournaments (24 trophies)

Meeting adjourned at 7:44

Congratulations to SDTTA members Bob Koch and Sean House for their great showing at this years U.S. Nationals Table Tennis tournament held in Las Vegas.

U2000 Hardbat _____ 1st Place- Bob _____ 2nd Place- Sean

U1800 Hardbat _____ 1st Place- Sean _____2nd Place- Bob

Over 60+ Hardbat ___2nd Place- Bob