Meeting called to order by Chairperson  at 7:02 p.m.

Members present: Steve McGrew, Phil Van De Wiele, Perry Schwartzberg, Jean Shi, and Jeff Ruiz.. 

Dennis Seisun and Ruben Guilloty absent.

Jerry Harris guest also present.

Perry makes a motion to adopt a discipline procedure. Seconded by Phil. Jerry Harris takes the floor.

1) Discipline Policy: 

    a) Verbal warning documented

    b) Formal written warning on SDTTA “Discipline & Complaint Form” presented to            member which sets forth the violation. Member being warned is required to sign the club ‘Do’s & Don’ts’ sheet and also receive a copy of the clubs rules and regulations.  

     c) If there is another incident with the same member, another formal complaint will be administered and the member must attend the next board meeting to explain their position. 

     d) The board will listen and review the information from the member accused of misbehavior and decide what action is warranted. The board may render the decision in a closed session after the open session with the accused member.

      e) It is of the utmost importance that everyone is treated fairly. Refusal to sign the ‘Do’s and Dont’s’ sheet may require disciplinary action at that point.

Board votes 5-0 unanimous to approve Disciplinary Policy.

Board thanks Jerry Harris for his invaluable input and he departs.

New News

The decision for the San Diego Open is to be run once again by Craig Crum and Atilla Malek with Perry Schwartzberg to oversee the event. 

Motion made and passed 5-0.

Board positions are as follows:

Steve McGrew Chairman   

Perry Schwartzberg Vice Chairman 

Phil Van De Wiele Executive Director

Dennis Seisun Treasurer

Ruben Guilloty Secretary

Jean Shi Member Relations

Jeff Ruiz Public Relations

All positions passed unanimously with 7-0 votes with proxy votes for Dennis and Ruben.

Jeff would like to create a coaching committee. All agree that this would be a very good idea for the club.

Three gross of balls are to be ordered for the membership drive. 

Subsidized coaching is discussed. Phil would like payment from the club be based on the size of the group being coached. This seems like a good idea. More ideas are passed around and it is agreed to table the subsidized coaching program until the coaches discuss it further.

Steve stars a discussion about making an addendum so that we can have a quorum to make a vote via e-mail. For example, Phil would like us to vote by e-mail to make a modification that a member must be a member one year before taking office, not one year before the election.

Phil also mentions that the brochure must be changed to reflect the new member fees later in the year, which are lessened each month. 

Pisa job of picking up tables is discussed and approved 6-1

Jeff would like to start an outreach program to make contact with players from other recreation centers so that we can assist them with coaching, equipment, or other needs. All board members agree this is a good way to utilize our resources.

Phil would like us to run a club tournament, sort of a larger version of his Second Sunday event. This would be our club championship, for members only.

Jean insists that we need our website updated more regularly to keep members posted of coming events and closures. Perhaps weekly would be fine. All agree this would be an asset to the membership.

Meeting closes at 8:47.