Meeting Minutes: 06/06/23

July 8th, 2023

Attendees: Behnam, Danny, PJ, Ruben, Salam, Sunil and Patricia 

1. Meeting was called to Order by Behnam at 7:00 p.m.

2. Past Minutes – Reading and approval of previous meeting Minutes- Behnam

Behnam indicated that those Minutes had been approved by the previous Board and already posted on the website.

3. Officers Reports – Ruben presented financial report through 05/2023 and Salam did financial audit for Chase Bank as well.

4. Unfinished Business: Sunday Tournament – Decided to continue to support the Sunday Tournament and the prizes.

5. SDTTA OPEN – Initiate discussions regarding the OPEN – A Committee was selected to lead the effort to organize the Open composed by (Behnam, Danny, Salam ) They will update the Board in every Board meeting to ensure continuity of their efforts.

6: San Diego Open tournament The Mexico- San Diego tournament will be tentatively scheduled for 09/2023 and another local tournament is planned for 12/2023.

7: Other Notes : we need to plan for May 2024 tournament. Javid needs practice balls. Daniel will follow up with that. Also, robot machine needs to get fixed. Price is $79. Need to replace the base of the robot machine and Sunil will take care of it. Salam and Ruben will prepare proposal for coaching and prices and how many coaches and which days we need coaching. Also, prizes for Members tournament in 09/2023 are $100 for 1th place, $80 for second place and $60 for 3th place. Barriers needs to be 3 feet away from the wall for all the club. Very important. Also, top players agreed to play 15 minutes per request for players who like to play.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:03pm.

Pedjam Adhami (PJ) – Secretary

Meeting Minutes: 05/09/2023

June 5th, 2023

Attendees: Behnam, Danny, PJ, Ruben, Salam , Sunil and Patricia 

1. Meeting was called to Order by Behnam at 7:00 p.m.

2. Past Minutes – Reading and approval of previous meeting Minutes- Behnam

Behnam indicated that those Minutes had been approved by the previous Board and already posted on the website.

3. Officers Reports – Ruben presented financial report through 04/ 2023 and Salam did financial audit for Chase Bank as well.

4. Unfinished Business: Sunday Tournament – Decided to continue to support the Sunday Tournament and the prizes.

5. SDTTA OPEN – Initiate discussions regarding the OPEN – A Committee was selected to lead the effort to organize the Open composed by (Behnam, Danny, Salam ) They will update the Board in every Board meeting to ensure continuity of their efforts.

6: San Diego Open tournament will take place in May 2023,  The Mexico- San Diego tournament will be tentatively scheduled for 09/2023 and another local tournament is planned for 12/2023.

7: Other Notes : Donation from Patricia received for $5k in check. Sunil is volunteering to inspect the tables. Daniel will purchase high chairs. Ruben will check score boards inspection and follow up on equipment. Video will be done by Jiaqi Wu. Salam is in charge of Batch and picture for both sides of batches.We voted yes for shirt prices for $20 . Ruben renewed director insurance. Also we agreed on the different things to buy for food/ drinks and the quantities..Pizza – 40 per day, Water- 12 cases per day / Gatorade – 6 cases, Gloves for food, Paper Towels, Napkins, Tape (scotch and non residue), Ice bags, wipes to clean tables.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:07 pm

Pedjam Adhami (PJ) – Secretary

San Diego/Paddle Palace Open Results

May 31st, 2023

Meeting Minutes: 04/11/2023

May 4th, 2023

Attendees: Behnam,, Danny, PJ, Ruben,  Salam ( Absent)

1. Meeting was called to Order by Behnam at 7:00 p.m.

2. Past Minutes – Reading and approval of previous meeting Minutes- Behnam

Behnam indicated that those Minutes had been approved by the previous Board and already posted on the website.

3. Officers Reports – Ruben presented financial report through March 2023 and alam did financial audit for Chase Bank as well.

4. Unfinished Business: Sunday Tournament – Decided to continue to support the Sunday Tournament and the prizes.

5. SDTTA OPEN – Initiate discussions regarding the OPEN – A Committee was selected to lead the effort to organize the Open composed by (Behnam, Danny, Salam ) They will update the Board in every Board meeting to ensure continuity of their efforts.

6: San Diego Open tournament will take place on May 2023,  The Mexico- San Diego tournament will be tentatively scheduled for 09/2023 and another local tournament is planned for 12/2023.

7. Other notes: We discussed about food and pizza for May tournament. We also talked to have Marisela and Jean to be a runner for 2 days for $200. Also we need to send an email to Luis to open all areas and also email Phil for setup and floor. We also need to check to see if we have mats. Also Danny will buy lanyards.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM

Pedjam Adhami (PJ) – Secretary

Meeting Minutes: 02/28/2023

March 28th, 2023

SDTTA Board Meeting Minutes – 02/28/2023

Attendees: Behnam, Salam, Danny, Nancy (Telephone), Remzi and PJ .

1. Meeting was called to Order by Behnam at 7:00 p.m.

2. Past Minutes – Reading and approval of previous meeting Minutes- Behnam

Behnam indicated that those Minutes had been approved by the previous Board and already posted on the website.

3. Officers Reports – None.

4. Unfinished Business: Sunday Tournament – Decided to continue to support the Sunday Tournament and the prizes

5. SDTTA OPEN – Initiate discussions regarding the OPEN – A Committee was selected to lead the effort to organize the Open composed by (Behnam, Danny, Salam and Remzi). They will update the Board in every Board meeting to ensure continuity of their efforts.

6. Member Appreciation Tournament: March /26/ 2023 is for Member only, will consist of 8 groups of 6 players and based on the Clubs computer ratings. We will have prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places of each Category. That the Rules have been published in the website. 

7. San Diego Open tournament will take place on May 2023,  The Mexico- San Diego tournament will be tentatively scheduled for 09/2023 and another local tournament is planned for 12/2023

8. Other notes: We discussed about live streaming and Bob will plan this activity. He will use his own equipment. We also voted for Amir to get USATT Training Certified and it was approved by the Board. Also planning to purchase SDTTA shirts and Salam will lead that effort.  Also we need to purchase, barrier- nets and the information will be provided to Ruben, so he can order them.

Adjourned the meeting at 8:00PM

Pedjam Adhami (PJ) – Secretary

New Tuesday Night Training Class

February 21st, 2023
Due to the popularity of our Monday night group practice, we have decided to add one more night of group practice. Pisa is our new certified club coach and will conduct the training free of charge to our members from 6-8pm every Tuesday night. He accepts all levels. 

Meeting Minutes: 02/07/2023

February 18th, 2023

Attendees: Behnam, Salam, Danny, Nancy, Remzi , Ruben, PJ and Bob Koch.

1. Meeting was called to Order by Ruben at 7:10PM

2. Past Minutes – Reading and approval of previous meeting Minutes- Behnam

Behnam indicated that those Minutes had been approved by the previous Board and already posted on the website.

3. Officers Reports – Financial Report – Ruben (Treasurer) presented December to 02/07/2023 Financials with Summary of Income and Expenses for the year. The report was shared with the Board.

4. Unfinished Business

    a. Sunday Tournament – Need to decide if we continue to support the Sunday Tournament and the prizes. Also voted on the Prizes and agreed to continue to offer Nittaku Balls as prizes for the winners (2 Balls for 1st Place and 1 ball for 2nd Place per category). The proposal was approved . The measure was approved Other tournament options will be discussed with the Board in the next meeting.

    b. Barriers – Need to assess quantity of damaged barriers to replace and decide on which Barrier Carts design to purchase. Unanimously agreed to purchase  Barriers and tall barriers. In addition agreed to purchase  new nets as we have had to replace damaged nets.

5. SDTTA OPEN – Initiate discussions regarding the OPEN – A Committee was selected to lead the effort to organize the Open composed by (Behnam, Danny, Salam and Remzi). They will update the Board in every Board meeting to ensure continuity of their efforts.

6. Member appreciation Tournament: March 2023. San Diego tournament May 2023,  Mexico- San Diego tournament is 09/2023 and 12/2023 is for Member appreciation tournament. We also voted for Lanyards for Board members.

7. The City sent the SDTTA Board correspondence for us to notify our membership of the following:

  • Food is not allowed in the gym, that includes food from the vending machines, fruit including bananas, snacks, etc. All food should be eaten in either the lobby or outside and food trash thrown outside. We have a big ant problem and do not want to increase the problem because of food.
  • Make sure do NOT drag the barriers across the floor. Also, barriers should have the rubber protective end caps on them or they should not be used.
  • No wet paper towels on the floor. They can set them on the concrete but not on the wooden gym floor.

March Closures – From 03/04/23 TO 03/19/3034

Pedjam Adhami (PJ) – Secretary