Rajul Sheth and the ICC Table Tennis Center has made the news yet again! ABC News just aired a segment on Rajul’s center in Milpitas, CA. You may have seen many of the club’s juniors at San Diego tournaments, or at the US Nationals, with “ICC” printed on their backs. This facility, which is just for table tennis, not only has its own training camps with world class coaches (like our own Stellan Bengtsson) but has tournaments that are broadcasted live over the internet!

If that weren’t enough, as a promotional tool for Rajul’s last tournament, he made a commercial which was played in Bay Area movie theaters advertising the tournament! How’s that for exposure?

Table tennis is getting some exposure on network television! Check out this clip from the Ellen show featuring Feng Xin-Xue with an appearance from Barney Reed Jr.!

SDTTA Board Meeting

December 8th, 2009 7:00 pm BPAC Board Room This meeting is open to all members of the SDTTA

SDTTA Board Members Present: Angie Bengtsson, Mark Adelman, Jerry Harris, Bill Cooper, James Cann. (Scot Roberts-ill)

SDTTA Elected Board Members Present: Bill Chang, Borko Dragojlovic, Shelley Hardy.

SDTTA Members: Neil Smythe, Darry Sterling.

Agenda: Past and present board members discussing positions and recommendations for these positions and the Membership drive for 2010. Jerry Harris stated that Scott Roberts would like to stay as Public Relations Director. Daryl stated that all members should be encouraged to register at the SDTTA website. This would enable people to sign up and pay for membership plus give the club the ability to keep more accurate records. Mark gave us a copy of a copy of the end of the year treasurer’s report. Membership drive was led off with Neil Smythe. Neil recommended that 7 board members each take a day/night to register new members, look for new faces to invite to join our club or collect daily play. Membership cards should be attached to player’s bag or on table to be visibly seen. Mark said to station table at each door to sign and give members their new cards. Treasurer is to coordinate with board members. Jan 2 Sat noon wad date set for subcommittee for membership drive. Board meetings were voted on to keep them on the 3rd Tues of the month at 7 pm. The first meeting set for Jan 19. The Secretary reserves the meeting room with BPAC (Michelle or Andy) for the year and any other sub meetings. Discussed membership fee: Annual $100- Adult, $120 – family (2 people of same family) $10 – additional child under 18 & college student at home w $150 max, $30 – under 18 & college student at home. Daily $5 adult, $2 Jr under 18 & Thurs night students from Mexico. Borko recommended moving board minutes to About Us in the website area. Recommended board member positions: Mark Adelman – Chairman Bill Cooper – Vice Chairman Bill Chang- Treasurer Shelley Hardy – Secretary Borko Dragojlovic – Member Relations James Caan – Executive Director Scot Roberts – Public Relations Director Will take vote at Jan 2 meeting. Meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted by Shelley Hardy.

We are saddened by the loss of our dear friend Art Pintado, former President of the SDTTA. He died yesterday from pancreatic cancer, after just finding out a couple days ago that he had it. We obviously are shocked by his sudden death but wanted to give you his funeral info so you could attend if you want to. VIEWING Sunday 4pm-9pm Humphrey Mortuary 753 Broadway Chula Vista, CA 91910 MAP http://sandiego.citysearch.com/profile/map/388614/chula_vista_ca/humphrey_mortuary.html SERVICES St Marys Catholic Church Monday 9am 426 E 7th National City, CA 474-1501 Map http://www.yellowbook.com/directions/saint-marys-catholic-church_1534820755.html?addressId=1 GATHERING AFTER THE SERVICES 406 E. 24^th. St. National City, CA

The Club Championship Tournament was held at the Balboa Park Activity Center on Saturday, November 21st, with about eighty club members participating. Alex Mikhlin won the Seniors Event, with  Javid Khalaele runner-up. Brana Vlasic won the Men’s Open–Over 1500, after a three-way playoff with Earl Alto and Davy Umel. Jason Yang won the Men’s Open–1500 and Under, with John Kolano runner up.  Angel Luo won the Women’s Open, with Thu Tran runner-up.  David Flores won the Juniors Event in a three-way playoff with J.R. and Josiah Framo. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone who competed for making the event a success!

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