Minutes June 9, 2014
Mon, Jun 09, 2014 12:00 AM
Northeast Texas Coalition Tennis Association
Officers Meeting proposed agenda
June 9, 2014 at 6:30pm
Meeting postponed morning of 12th due to several people unable to make meeting
China King Restaurant in Tyler opposite the mall
(Modified: Jun 15, 2014)
Present were: Jonathan B, Daryl B, Jason H, Edward K, Christina N, Robyn R, Chris S
(until you click them, the hot links are hard to see so look for <HL>)
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6:30 Meeting called to order
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>Review agenda & plan meeting
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6:45 Approve minutes from previous meeting with one modification
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Treasurer's report approved as presented
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League reviews: USTA adult
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Fall leagues are USPTA. A couple of years ago TCD tried to organize fall leagues but ws not successful. TCD has 5,000 competitors.
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6:55 discussion of social or day leagues.
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18 & over leagues ran smoothly with better weather
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** get numbers for <HL> adult leagues for comparison
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JTT League Review
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JTT section 18&U advanced next weekend, Chris taking a team
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JTT coordinator has no guidelines or requirements to post information in a timely way. Information like Team Sheets, Score Sheets and Schedules. ** NETX needs to have local CTA JTT guidelines in lieu of guidelines from JTT-TEXAS.
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7:09 Discussion of alternative or complimenting format to encourage youth leagues in fall among schools and to complement U.I.L. team tennis already happening.
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<HL> Hot Shots is a bridge from Kids' Clubs to JTT. Robyn emphasized it is still in pilot.
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7:18 Jacksonville had 1st district championship for middle school this spring. Jonathan, and Isaac Anders (HS Coach Longview) were unaware about JTT spring (or summer) programs. ** obviously we need to get the word out better. We all agree that in the High Schools alone there are a number of kids playing tennis that are looking for a competitive outlet not yet filled (by Future Stars, ZAT, Champs, Super Champs)
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7:36 Discussion of NETX Coaches and Pros Association. Jonathan remembers days of old coaches having a joint play&teach day that motivated him as a youth and now sees advantages in getting coaches and teachers together to facilitate communication and area activities. NETX is interested in helping with this initiation as a way of supporting anyone involved in youth tennis.
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7:43 Summer camps seem a great time to spread the word about Fall JTT. ** Daryl will get <HL> flyer he prepared and make it available for customization and dissemination.
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BGCET going strong. St. Pauls to start in fall. ** what about Longview BGC.
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Robyn will be doing a teachers training in Whitehouse (see: 11.4 bleow). She is hoping to get Bullard teachers invited and excited.
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In lieu of Texas CDW, community development workshop, Ft.Worth is sponsoring a one day event on October 18th
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Mail received:
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6/4 Email Todd: USTA Texas volunteer applications in August. Those accepted will have a 2 year term (2015 – 2016) with their committees
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5/29 email youth tennis <HL> Hot Shots program announced. Incentives...
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5/29 Next 10U training on June 15 at Greenhill. 9-12:30
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5/21 Email: Robyn. Whitehouse hosting PE teachers workshop on 8/20 9-noon in Whitehouse open to all teachers.
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5/21 Email on process to bid for Ad/Sr/SS Major Zones, Sectionals, Adult 200 point tournaments, and the Adult Masters. Bids are due July 15th
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5/22,4,5 Email: Robyn coordinating St. Pauls Methodist to get them going
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5/5 Email Robyn working with teacher in Longview. Review and what to do
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5/5 Email CTA Update. Next webinar on June 4th, 12 - 1pm
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4/22 April Newsletter. <HL> tracking results
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4/21 CTA update with links. Many added to <HL> recents and CTA Links
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4/14 Email BGCET order for 36 red balls and 7 each 19", 21",23" racquets
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4/11 Email to Edward:<HL> Health Index feedback from USTA-TEXAS
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4/11 Email: Oncourt / Offcourt offering 20% grassroots discount, 15th year
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4/9 Email Robyn sending Glass an Invoice for rec membership
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Next meeting July 28th
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8:00 Meeting Adjourned
