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

2019-06-11_SDTTA_Minutes

Meeting called to order at 7:11PM, Dennis and Steve not present

Old Business

• Google calendar account- Bob to share account info with Jaxon and Phil
• April minutes approved
• Perry still experimenting with net tensioning.

San Diego Open

• All entry fee reimbursement checks written, not all have been claimed.
  • Jaxon to distribute as many as possible during Thursday night round robin.
• Food/ Vendor policy – cannot sell food or anything else at the rec center.
• Tournament ran long
  • Matches were time scheduled
  • Next year, would potentially like rounds to be time scheduled but not matches. 

League

• League winner need to receive their prizes.
• The board needs to receive the financial statements for the league.

Activity Center Policy

• The wood flooring cannot get wet. Damp towels for shoe grip must be on top of rubber or plastic mat. 
• Water bottles should be kept in bins similar to badminton.

Coaching applications are open and available

Sunday Tournament

• Trophies acquired

Ball program

• Currently out of balls, no plan to order more at this time. 
• The club may re-evaluate later.

The board may discuss selling 1 or 2 tables.

Meeting adjourned at 8:00 

The new SDTTA club shirts are now available for purchase.  The shirts have the club logo on the front breast pocket area and also on the back. Price of the shirts are $25 and are available in sizes Small, Medium, Large, X-Large and 2X-Large. See any Board member for more details.