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Fall 2017 Meeting Minutes
2/7/2018
FALL 2017 LITL MEETING
August 22, 2017
Another Broken Egg
10:07 am
Introductions and roll call. All clubs represented except Birmingham Tennis Academy. Minutes from previous meeting approved.
Treasury Update: Patti Moultrie: Previous balance $11,914.64. Expenses = $3191.86. Deposits: $4680.00. Current Balance of $13,402.78
Scheduling: Anna Marie Wilson:
BHRC paid for extra team and it will be applied this season.
There will not be a scheduled bye for the Jewish Holidays due to time/court space, however, please work with the clubs on make ups and special accommodations as needed.
Many teams still do not have rosters or completed rosters, this needs to be done asap. At least 6 players to fulfill team requirements.
Start date Tuesday after Labor day.
Please notify Anna Marie Wilson if you notice any issues with scheduling.
59 teams this fall are registered.
Susan Briggs Tournament: (Committee: Betty Austin, Deborah Standifer, Anna Marie Wilson)
LITL will have a BYE week September 26-28 for the Susan Briggs Tournament.
Date changed from October due to too many conflicts.
Flyers were handed out to distribute to each club. Reps were asked to give little extra push since less time to register and date change. Spread the word/promote!
Players will receive lunch, players gift, door prizes.
Looking for sponsors, donations, gifts for swag bags and door prizes. Contact committee member for details.
For Charity!
Locations: Riverchase CC & Highland Park with Pine Tree if needed.
Ethics Committee: Betty Austin, Pattie Moultrie, Sherry Butler.
85% Stat sheets were handed out to club reps.
Move down requests that were granted were handed out to club reps.
Teams who move up are not listed and that issue is dealt with through scheduling, not ethics. Affects 5.0/5.3 the most.
Reminder to play strength of day.
A “Match Day Helper” sheet was handed out to each club rep and was given a copy for each captain to reference.
New Business:
How to increase teams. Many clubs have numerous soft court teams but no LITL teams. Discussed ways to communicate with the pros to increase communication about the LITL programs offered. Issues brought up are lack of court space, and lack of knowledge about LITL in general.
How to improve communication to ALL LITL members old/new and not just the current players.
How can we get 2.5 teams interested to grow tennis/LITL? Issues: child care, young working group, lack of awareness regarding LITL teams.
Suggestions: round robin 2.5 play day to introduce LITL to this group. Make accommodations to encourage 2.5 growth. Communication with Pros who are in contact with new 2.5 players. Reduced fee or waiver of fees.
MOTION by Terri Lott: “I motion to give the board the discretion to entice 2.5 teams/players for winter league with a waiver of fees for the spring season. To make some accommodations for growth of 2.5 teams.
A unanimous vote for YES. No opposition.
Board Applications: if someone is interested in joining the board or league coordinator, please contact Deborah Standifer.
League Winners from Spring were announced and the club reps were given the prizes to give to each captain.
Door Prize Winners: Amy Luther, Sally McLlanihan, Lavonda Keel, Tammy Shoel, Terri Lott, Nancy Thomas, and Janet Harwell. Congratulations!
On a sad note: Pat Hummel, the 9th lady to serve as LITL President, passed away on July 31st, 2017 at the age of 87. She was living in Jacksonville, FL. You may pass on your condolences to her daughter, Susan LuVisi, 2185 Avian Place, Jacksonville, FL 32224.
Meeting Dismissed approx. 11:15 am.
