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2009 US Nationals

October 21st, 2009
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The 2009 National Championships December 16-19, 2009, Las Vegas, Nevada Come prove that you’re the best in the US! Information – Online Entry Form – Printable Entry Form

Meeting Minutes: 10-20-2009

October 20th, 2009
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San Diego Table Tennis Association Board Meeting

October 20, 2009

7:00 pm

BPAC Board Room

This meeting is open to all members of the SDTTA

SDTTA Board Members Present:  Jerry Harris, Bill Cooper, Scott Roberts, Mark Adelman, James Kahn, Angie Bengtsson SDTTA Members Present:  Ron Spencer, Daryl Sterling, Phil Van De Wiele, Son Young Kahng Call to Order:  Jerry Harris 7:05 pm Agenda:  Provided by Jerry Harris Approval of Minutes:  No corrections noted.  Motion to approve September 15, 2009 minutes made by Mark Adelman, second by James Kahn.  Motion carried. Communications: The meeting began with a moment of silence to remember Baker Lay.  His memorial service will be Wednesday, October 28 at 8am.  He is survived by 5 children and lots of grandchildren.  An email from his family is posted on the board. Treasurer’s Report:
  1. Income Statement Report – as of September 30, 2009, YTD total income is $16,950 ($16,303 from memberships and $647 from league).  YTD total expenses is $20,487.  Overall, we are down $3537 so far this year.
  2. Net Worth –SDTTA’s assets are now cash ($24,234) and tables ($17,917), for total assets of $42,151.
  3. We will receive a $500 refund from the Spanish Village for the Gala.
Gala:
  1. Over 150 people attended the Gala.  Thank you to Mark Adelman for putting together the great multi-media presentation.  Thank you to Neil Smythe and Marissa Feliciano for all their hard work, and to the inspiration lead by Stellan and Angie Bengtsson and Patty Martinez.  It was enjoyed by all.
  2. Scott Roberts is working on getting a commemorative 50th year anniversary t-shirt.  The t-shirt person he contacted, Mark Dice, took Scott’s $50 but is not being very responsive.  He will follow up.
Membership Report: We regularly collect $100 to $200 on Thursday nights.  The membership fee is prorated at $30 for the rest of the year.  The membership database is currently up-to-date. Board Nominations: The Elections Committee members are Phil Van De Wiele (chair), John Tentor, and Suresh Kanekar.  To allow time for interested members to participate, the nomination deadline was set for Wednesday, November 25, 2009.  Voting will begin Saturday, November 28, 2009 and end on Thursday, December 3, 2009.  Candidate pictures and statements will be posted on the website and short speeches will be made on Thursday, December 3.  Candidates are encouraged to politic ahead of time.  However, no politicking within 25 feet of the ballot box will be allowed. Calendar:  Club Tournament is in November.  Jerry will look up the exact date if it was already set earlier in the year.  Steve Carr will run the tournament.  A suggestion was made to use handicaps (higher rated player starts with negative points) or more divisions (by ratings) to make the play more competitive.  In previous years, there have been 4 categories (men, women, junior boys, junior girls) and usually the same people win every year. Purchase Hours:
  1. How it works is that we put in money and Badminton Club puts in money and the Park matches our funds.  The cost of one hour is ~$44, so our share becomes $11/hour.  Our initial deposit of $2500 has been spent.  We need to make a deposit of another $1000 to the BP Rec Council.   Mark Adelman made a motion to pay the $1000 deposit, second by Bill Cooper.  Motion approved.
  2. December hours:  Currently, we buy 2 hrs on Fri, 1 hr on Sat, and 5 hrs on Sun.  We recommend closure on the last two Sundays 12/20 and 12/27 due to holidays, post-USATT Nationals, etc., but will need to talk with the Badminton Club to confirm.
  3. Earlier hours:  We have been approved to be open earlier on Tues 11am to 1pm and Thurs 11:30am to 1pm.
Chairperson’s Report – request to purchase table: When we purchased 5 tables earlier in the year, the club purchased one extra for Jerry H.  That extra table was sold to Mustafa U. at cost.  Jerry H. made a request to purchase one of the new tables at cost, $883.33.  The board approved selling the table to the Chair. Equipment Report:
  1. Nets – The Hi-Qual nets are a good price, but the knobs break very easily, especially if they hit the floor.  Also, the adjustment screws keep disappearing (possibly stolen?).  Bill ordered National League nets ($40/net) and put 4 into circulation.  The new nets are in the cabinet. Ten more new nets are needed.
  2. Upkeep – There are some concerns over equipment upkeep; some basic “how-to’s” may be needed on the homepage and ratings page.  Encourage everyone to put tables away when finished playing within 1 to 2 hours of closing time.
  3. New tables – Currently, the possibility of using the Linda Vista Rec Center and Barnes Tennis facility are both stalled.  We can sell the oldest tables for $500 each, but it was decided to hold on to the tables to see if either will go forward in the new year.
  4. Lights – Just request the side lights to be on (light switch).  When enough lights burn out, all are replaced at the same time because they don’t have a high enough lift.
Coaching: Stellan’s hip resurfacing surgery went well.  He is now allowed to go outdoors.  Angie plans to resume coaching starting in November. Currently, we have 4 coaches approved by the City:  Stellan, Angie, Borko, and Barney.  They have independent contractor’s agreements with the BP Rec Council.  In order to teach children, you need to be fingerprinted and go through a background screening.  If you are a volunteer coach, then the fingerprinting is free.  If you charge a fee for coaching, then it costs $66. Website: The profile is there to bring people together and get to know one another.  Encourage everyone to create a profile.  Suggestion not to have a Paddle Palace resource link on every page.  Suggestion to add a link to proper stretches and exercises by Brian Bradley, a movement specialist. Motion to adjourn made by Scott Roberts, second by James Kahn.  Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Next Meeting:  November 17, 2009.

ICC California State Open

October 15th, 2009
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The ICC California State Open, three star USATT sanctioned tournament December  4th-6th Location: Milpitas, CA
  • Live high-quality web-casting of the tournament.
  • Free two-night accommodation for out of town players over 2450 rating.
  • Free refreshments for all participants.
  • Banquet dinner and prize distribution for all Winners.
More details and highlights from previous tournament can be found by clicking here.

LATT Open

October 15th, 2009
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Location: El Monte, CA This USATT 2 star sanctioned tournament is on Oct. 31-Nov. 1. Yes, it’s on a Halloween weekend! Feel free to spook and frighten your opponent at our tournament! Special thanks to Mr. Ara Minassian, “Best Care Billing Services” for his $250 donation to the Open Singles 2nd place prize. Find an entry form here:http://www.latabletennis.com/SummerCamp.aspx

San Francisco Open

October 14th, 2009
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1st AMDT San Francisco Open Table Tennis Championships November 7-8, 2009 USATT 2 Star Sanctioned Tournament Galileo Academy of Science & Technology 1150 Francisco Street San Francisco, Ca. 94109 Signup today!

Meeting Minutes: 09-17-2009

September 19th, 2009
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San Diego Table Tennis Association Board Meeting September 15, 2009 7:00 pm BPAC Board Room This meeting is open to all members of the SDTTA

SDTTA Board Members Present:  Jerry Harris, Bill Cooper, Scott Roberts, Mark Adelman, James Kahn, Angie Bengtsson SDTTA Members Present:  Borko Dragojlovic, Son Young Kahng Call to Order:  Jerry Harris 7:05 pm Agenda:  Provided by Jerry Harris Approval of Minutes:  2 corrections noted on August 17, 2009 minutes regarding Gala.  Motion to approve August 17, 2009 minutes as corrected made by Bill Cooper, second by James Kahn.  Motion carried. Treasurer’s Report:
  1. Income Statement Report – as of August 31, 2009, YTD total income is $15,343 from memberships and $647 from league.  YTD total expenses is $18,136.
  2. Net Worth –SDTTA’s assets are now cash ($25,626) and tables ($17,917), for total assets of $43,543.
  3. With the cost of the gala (anticipated cost of about $10,000, collection of about $2,000, and donation of $5000), estimated total cash at year end to be around $20,000.
  4. Motion to move banking account from Chula Vista to Point Loma (Union Bank on Rosecrans) made by James Kahn, second by Bill Cooper.  Motion carried.
Board Nominations: Board members are still approaching possible candidates to determine who might be interested. Gala:
  1. Neil S. has a head count of 134.  Neil S. was reimbursed for his costs for the Gala of about $5000 so far.
  2. The following awards for 2009 will be presented at the gala:  longest member = Bill Cooper; lifetime achievement = Neil Smyth; most improved player = Daryl Sterling; bright idea award = Scott Roberts (for the taller barriers); most inspirational = Rodel Valdoria; and most dedicated = Mark Adelman (putting together finances, and video presentation for the 50th anniversary gala).  James Kahn will take care of getting the plaques, which will be presented after the gala.
  3. Motion to apply a $5000 donation from Direct Securities toward the gala made by Bill Cooper and second by Mark Adelman.  Motion carried.
  4. A multi-media video presentation has been put together by Mark Adelman.  His friend will bring all necessary equipment on the night of the gala.  Thank you Mark.
  5. Program is being set up for 140 guests.
  6. Publicity:  Neil has sent out information to local newspapers and TV stations.  We are expecting Christian del la Cruz from USATT, Patty Martinez, and Stacy LaMedica head of Balboa Park and Recreation.
  7. Scott Roberts is working on getting a commemorative 50th year anniversary t-shirt, but it will not be ready by the gala on Saturday.
Calendar:
  1. September 19, 2009 (Sat)= 50th Anniversary Gala.
  2. October = NATT Tournament.
  3. November = Club Tournament.
Equipment Report:  Barnes Tennis Center requested to borrow tables this weekend.  We will charge the usual $20 delivery and $100 for each of 5 tables.  The tables need to be tied in and have the brakes on so that they can remain in good shape.  Otherwise, Bill stated that the equipment report is the same as usual. Coaching: Stellan and Angie Bengtsson are back.  However, Stellan needs a hip resurfacing surgery soon, so it is not clear when coaching will resume.  Website: Suggestion to not keep the blog on the front page to be viewed at all times.  Another suggestion was made to place a facilities picture so that it is not too plain. Motion to adjourn made by Mark Adelman, second by Bill Cooper.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45p.m. Next Meeting:  October 20, 2009.

Open Play After the Senior Olympics!

September 12th, 2009
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I have been informed by Borko (the tournament director for the Senior Olympics this weekend) that club members can start coming at noon today to start open play! I have changed the calendar to reflect the change. See you there!