Meeting Minutes: 08-13-2019
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
Meeting Minutes: 07-09-2019
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.
- Tables for sale: on the motion to sell two of the green tables for $500 each, 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.
- 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.
- 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)
- San Diego Open Tournament:
Meeting adjourned at 7:44
2019 U.S. Nationals

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
Meeting Minutes: 06-11-2019
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
New SDTTA Club Shirts Available
Meeting Minutes: 05-14-2019
2019-05-14_SDTTA_Minutes
Meeting called to order at 7:02PM. Bob and Dennis not present.
- April minutes approved 4-0
- Tournament
- Need to build additional 15 barriers and table before tournament
- Board members to assemble after meeting.
- Perry to print information forms to help direct tournament
- Need waivers present at tournament.
- Club will be open at 11. Tournament setup to begin at 3.
- Floor need to be wet mopped.
- Need to build additional 15 barriers and table before tournament
- The club to match raised donations for wheelchair for Borko.
- Senior Olympics to be held on September 13th.
- Team League is over.
- Jeff to prepare a proposal for another league.
- Barrier sponsorships.
- Need to identify if sponsors want to own the barrier or only the add that goes on the barrier.
- Perry to experiment with net tensioning on the bottom edge of the nets.
- Next Sunday tournament to be held on June 23rd.
- Board members, Jaxon and Phil, would like access to the club Google Calendar to add events.
- The board would like to recognize the efforts of Jeff and George regarding the team league.
- Perry is working on reimbursing the ½ tournament fee
Meeting Adjurned at 7:30