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2008 Manheim Tennis Club Meeting
The 105th organizational meeting of the Manheim Tennis Club was held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, March 9, 2008, in the room above my garage on High Street. The meeting was delayed one week this year because of the USTA-MSTA-CPTA captain's meeting at Hershey on March 2. The follwing members were present: John Gerhard, Steve Berkley, George Kurien, El Faller, Mark Lewis, Les Foltz, Doug Miller, Terry Crider, Doug Rohrer, Gary Sample, Don Musser, Jake Lonenecker, Ken Eshleman, Tony Bianco, John Blanck, Keith Shaffer, Scott Garman, Dick Rhoads, Dan Ganse, Don Royer, J.D. Yound, Glenn Roberts, Steve Nasuti, 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.
The treasurer's report was distributed to members for 2007 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.
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 $ 354 of the $ 4,000 damage caused by the fire.
Terry Crider questioned the Amplivox sound system and the NEC digital projector that were purchased. These items are used at our club banquet and can be used by any member.
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 2007 season including the eight teams we had participating in the USTA tennis leagues (two of which will be traveling to Mobile, ALB, for the National Championships in April) and many other changes and accomplishments.
Our club champions were recognized: singles champion- Dave Schlosser; runner-up- Mark Lewis; doubles champions- Mark Lewis, Scott Garman, and Tony Bianco; runner-ups- Don Musser and Dan Moyer; golf champions- Keith Gish, Harry McMinn, and Bill Loercher; table tennis champion- Don Musser; poker champion- Tony Bianco.
There was a discussion about liability insurance for the club under unfinished business from last year. Gary Sample will look into the matter to make sure our club has the means to protect itself from any claims.The election of officers was quickly held. Don Royer made a motion to keep the same officers - J.D. Young, president; Les Foltz, vice-president; Bill Loercher, secretary/treasurer; Bill Loercher, grounds manager/keeper; and Harry McMinn, club scheduler (for USTA teams). Our club historian, John Blanck, is appointed for life. The motion was seconded by El Faller and after no 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 keep the salary in line with other clubs our size, voted to increase the grounds-keeper's salary to $ 3000 for the season.
Under new business the club discussed dues for this year. Noting that the treasurer reported that the club still has $ 10,000 in loans to repay, Les Foltz made a motion to keep the dues the same as last year. John Blanck 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 - Bill Houseal - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Senior 6.0 - Terry Robb/Gordon Lehman - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Senior 7.0 - Steve Berkley - Sunday 4:00 PM
Super Duper 70s - Don Royer - day to be determined
Super Senior 8.0 - Bill Loercher - no other teams registered in CPTA
Central PA Doubles League - Steve Berkley - will organize Sunday, March 30
Wednesday Davis Cup matches - Bill Loercher
MTC Mixed Doubles League - Bill Loercher
The following dates were approved for club events:
MTC Spring Clean-up - Bill Loercher - Saturday, April 5 9:00 AM
MTC Senior Open - Don Royer - July 10-12
MTC Closed Singles - Bill Loercher - August 23-24
MTC Closed Doubles - Bill Loercher - September 6-7
MTC Golf Tournament - Bill Loercher - September 13 - site to be announced
MTC Banquet - Bill Loercher - Four Seasons - November 1
MTC Poker Tournament - Bill Loercher - November 14
MTC Table Tennis Tournament - Bill Loercher - November 30
A correspondence was read from a member thanking the club for their donation and for the special times her husband had playing tennis and socializing at Manheim.
Jake Longenecker 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.
