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2009 Manheim Tennis Club Meeting
Dear Manheim Tennis Club Member:
The 106th organizational meeting of the Manheim Tennis Club was held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 1, 2009, in the room above my garage on High Street. The following members were present: John Gerhard, Steve Berkley, George Kurien, El Faller, Charlie Sammons, Les Foltz, Doug Miller, Terry Crider, Dick Fleming, Stan Smith, Bill Houseal, Dan Moyer, Jerry Stehman, Tony Bianco, John Blanck, Henry Becker, Scott Garman, Dick Rhoads, Roy Hambric, Don Royer, J.D. Young, Steve Nasuti, Chic Hungerford, and Bill Loercher.J.D. Young, our club president, called the meeting to order at 2:00 PM
The club's secretary, Bill Loercher, read the previous years' minutes. There were no corrections or emendations. Terry Crider made a motion to accept the minutes; seconded by John Blanck, and approved by the members present.
The treasurer's report was distributed to members for 2008 and discussed by the members. Some items of attention included the fees for the associate members and whether or not they should be assessed the same fee as the rest of the members. By common agreement the members decided to keep the arrangement the same as before. Some questions were raised about expenditures to Longenecker's Hardware. Our treasurer reviewed items by item. Major expenses included $ 70 for cable ties, $ 76 for paper cups; $ 60 for water hoses; $ 70 for weed killer; etc.
A summary of income from the Lancaster County Courts was reviewed. These were payments from the individuals who tried to burn down our club house in 2003. To date, they have repaid $ 980.86 of the $ 4,000 damage caused by the fire.
It was noted that the treasurer's report is audited by the president and vice-president before the annual meeting and any member can question any item on the report.
John Blanck, our club's historian, gave a report of highlights of the 2008 season including the six teams we had participating in the USTA tennis leagues (Houseal's senior 4.0 menm's team won the National Championships in October in Indian Wells, CA) and many other changes and accomplishments. These have been linked to our web page this year for viewing.
Our club champions were recognized: singles champion- Mark Lewis; runner-up- Marty Newswanger; doubles champions- Les Foltz and Jim Rhoads; runner-ups- Steve Berkley and Bruce Sperber; golf champion- Bill Loercher; runner-up: Ron Bortner; table tennis champion- Bill Loercher; runner-up: Don Musser; and poker champion- Gary Sample.
The 2009 election of officers was held. Chic HUngerford made a motion to keep the same officers, except for club scheduler - J.D. Young, president; Les Foltz, vice-president; Bill Loercher, secretary/treasurer; Bill Loercher, grounds manager/keeper; and Steve Berkley, club scheduler (for USTA teams). Our club historian, John Blanck, is appointed for life. The motion was seconded by El Faller and after some discussion, the motion was passed.
The salary for the grounds-keeper was discussed. The members showed appreciation for the work done last year and to minimize large increases, J.D. Young made a motion to give our grounds-keeper a 5% increase. His 2009 salary would be $ 3,150.00. El Faller seconded the motion and it was passed by a majority of members present.
Under new business the club discussed dues for this year. Noting that the treasurer reported that the club still has a $ 5,000 in loan to repay, Les Foltz made a motion to keep the dues the same as last year. Tony Bianco seconded the motion and it was passed. Current dues are $ 150 for regular members; $ 30 for juniors; $ 100 for seniors (70 & over); $ 200 for regular husband and wife; $ 150 for senior husband and wife (70 & over), and $ 50 for associate members (members using courts at a restricted time and approved by club officers.)
The following USTA teams and captains were approved:
Senior Men's 3.5 - Steve Berkley - Sunday 4:00 PM
Senior Men's 4.0 - Barry McElwain - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Senior 6.0 - Steve Nasuti - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Senior 7.0 - Les Foltz - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Duper 70s - Don Royer - day to be determined (only two courts needed)
Super Senior 8.0 - Bill Loercher - days to be determined
Central PA Doubles League - Steve Berkley - will organize soon. These matches are played Monday evenings. This year will comprise five doubles matches.
Wednesday Davis Cup matches - Bill Loercher - morning (for seniors 60 & over) and evenings
MTC Mixed Doubles League - Bill Loercher
The following dates were approved for club events:
MTC Spring Clean-up - Bill Loercher - Saturday, April 4 9:00 AM
MTC Senior Open - J.D. Young - July 10-12
MTC Closed Singles - Bill Loercher - August 22-23
MTC Closed Doubles - Bill Loercher - September 5-6
MTC Golf Tournament - Bill Loercher - to be announced later
MTC Banquet - Bill Loercher - Four Seasons - November 7
MTC Poker Tournament - Bill Loercher - November 20
MTC Table Tennis Tournament - Bill Loercher - November 28
A correspondence was read from the president of the Lancaster Tennis Patrons thanking the club for their $ 200 donation in memory of Terry Robb.
J.D. Young appointed a committee comprised of Chic Hungerford, Jerry Stehman, and any other interested club member to make a suggestion concerning the memorial funds donated for Harry McMinn and Rod Gibble. The committee will study different suggestions for honoring and remembering these members.
John Gerhard made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by El Faller. Meeting was adjourned by our newly-elected club president, J.D. Young at 3:45 PM.
