MINUTES OF THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING OF THE

ANN ARBOR AREA COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION

4 December 2005

Huron Valley Tennis Club

 

 

 

Present:  Kristen Burt, Don Campbell, Sarah Cyganiak, Jon Fischer, Daniel Heumann, Bil Hinton, Fran Jelinek, Kathy Legatski, Barbara Mueller, Helen Peters, Allison Pomerantz, Tom Pullen, Jay Sanford, Vanda Shadigian, Kelsey VandeWege, Kimberly VandeWege, Barbara Wasneski, Linda Woodland

 

  1. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 pm.  President Bil Hinton welcomed all, gave a brief description of the AAACTA committee structure and encouraged all to volunteer for individual committees.  Self- introductions followed.

 

  1. The achievements of the State Champion Pioneer High School Women’s Tennis Team were recognized with a banner.  Coach Tom Pullen expressed his appreciation on behalf of the team.

 

  1. Joaquin Aguero was presented with the Bob Mueller Award.  Joaquin is 9 years old and attends Pattengill Elementary School.  He has been taking classes through Ann Arbor Red & Ed and has quickly advanced from beginner level to intermediate.  Linda Woodland, Fran Jelinek and Barbara Mueller serve as members of the selections committee.

 

  1.  The minutes of the general membership meeting of 10 November 2004 were approved as distributed.

 

  1. Treasurer Barbara Wasneski distributed a financial report for 2005.  She reported net income of $2,290 and total assets of $13,615.  AAACTA’s main fundraiser, the City Tournament, had a net profit of $4,660.  The treasurer’s report was unanimously accepted.

 

  1. Kathy Legatski, chair of the Nominating Committee presented the proposed slate of officers and directors for 2006.  President: Bil Hinton, Vice President: Kathy Legatski, Secretary: Helen Peters, Treasurer: Barbara Wasneski.  Directors:  Sandell Bennett, Don Campbell, Craig Capelli, Tris Coffin, Brian Eisner, Jon Fischer, Denise Goss, Bill Godfrey, Kathy Green, Barb Greiner, Dale Greiner, Daniel Heumann, Bil Hinton, Kathy Legatski, Barbara Mueller, Helen Peters, Sally Petersen, Mark Randolph, Bitsy Ritt, Vanda Shadigian, Barbara Wasneski and Linda Woodland.  The directors and officers were unanimously elected.

 

  1. The Bayou Benefit Bash in mid-November was a big success, raising $5,000 for Katrina victims who have relocated in Washtenaw County.

 

  1. Barbara Mueller reported on membership.  It was agreed that a committee is needed to brainstorm ideas and find new ways to increase membership.  The question was raised as to whether there should be a higher fee for city tournament players who are not AAACTA members.

 

  1. Sarah Cyganiak distributed copies of the Executive Director’s Report, which summarized projects during 2005 and recommended ways to continue to provide service to the Ann Arbor area tennis community.  Significant discussion followed, about such topics as:  1) how to maintain public courts, 2) a combined youth tennis and reading program, 3) how can we get more members active in AAACTA programs, 4) how to include tennis players/programs in Saline and Ypsilanti.

 

  1. The Girls 16 National Tournament featured exciting matches, all held this year at the Varsity Tennis Center.  (No other sites were used.)  A free youth clinic was offered on Saturday afternoon from noon to 1:30 pm, with many local pros donating their time.  It is estimated that 75-80 children participated.

 

  1. The 2005 Ann Arbor City Tournament operated smoothly and successfully.  Complete information is in the recent AAACTA Newsletter.

 

  1. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.

 

                                Respectfully submitted,

 

 

                                Helen A. Peters

                                Secretary