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Diversity Committee Meeting Monday, September 12, 2016 USTA NorCal Office NOTE: All minutes are final after approval by the committee chair and all committee decisions are subject to final approval by the Board. Committee Members Present: Sada Chidambaram, Chair; Martha Ehrenfeld, Tom Watson Joel, Nicolas and Vince Owens Committee Members Absent: Craig Pasqua and Minnie Wong Staff Members Present: Silvia Dueñas-Bielser and Steve Leube Sada, chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee, called the meeting was called to order at 7:03 pm. The following motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVED, to approve the minutes of July 11, 2016 with one correction that Sada called meeting to order rather than Martha. The motion was approved by a vote of 3 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstention.
Chairman’s Report – Sada Chidambaram Sada reported on his attendance to the Semi-annual meeting in New York primarily highlighting that USTA NorCal was given many props for its work in D&I.
Staff Report Silvia reported that USTA Chief Diversity Officer’s, DA Abrams, visited NorCal. He met with all managers and provided a glowing report on his visit and findings. Sada and Silvia reported on the BOWC Kids Day. Sada thanked Vince for recruiting fellow UPS staff. They have become invaluable to the Kids Day team. Silvia detailed the runnings of the day including highlighting the day’s special speaker, Katrina Adams, USTA Board President. Silvia reported on Pride Night at BOWC an event organized by USTA’s D&I office and supported by the local section. Its mission was to further strengthen the relationship between USTA and the LGBT tennis community. Silvia reported that logistics for the upcoming PTR ACE workshop have been firmed up. In collaboration with PTR D&I office, the next ACE workshop will be held at Golden Gate Park in November. Silvia presented committee with options for a Day of the Dead event to participate in. The following motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVED, to sponsor and participate in the Day San Jose on October 22. The motion was approved by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Silvia discussed the sessions she attended at the Semi-annual meeting in New York. She reiterated that NorCal was given many props for its collaborative work within USTA NorCal section in executing the Section Grant received by national USTA D&I office. Silvia presented the application submitted for the Althea Gibson. Committee discussed applicant’s situation in having difficulty retrieving paperwork in a timely manner. Committee agreed to further work with applicant in
Budget The July YTD expenditures stood at 75%.
August YTD will be available for the October meeting.
Old Business Vince discussed his continuous work with Harold Pearson of the Oakland Athletic League in trying to start a tennis program in collaboration with Mill College. Vince to set up a meeting with TSR, Community Tennis Manager, Mills rep and Harold to discuss setting up program.
New Business Silvia presented the D&I nominations application for the categories presented at the USTA NorCal ACES awards luncheon. She will begin marketing efforts within the coaching community to solicit nominations. Sada strongly encouraged committee to also look into their network for qualified nominees. Committee discussed the possibility of changing the meeting date and time. Silvia to conduct an email poll to gauge interest and options. Committee discussed holding a retreat in January 2017. Date selected was Saturday, January 7. Site TBD. Committee discussed restaurant sites for the December holiday meeting. Silvia to take recommendations and follow leads.
The following motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVED, that the committee meeting be adjourned at 8:05 pm. The next regular meeting will be held via conference call on Monday, October 3. Silvia Dueñas-Bielser, Secretary of the Meeting
Chairman’s Report – Sada Chidambaram Sada reported on his attendance to the Semi-annual meeting in New York primarily highlighting that USTA NorCal was given many props for its work in D&I.
Staff Report Silvia reported that USTA Chief Diversity Officer’s, DA Abrams, visited NorCal. He met with all managers and provided a glowing report on his visit and findings. Sada and Silvia reported on the BOWC Kids Day. Sada thanked Vince for recruiting fellow UPS staff. They have become invaluable to the Kids Day team. Silvia detailed the runnings of the day including highlighting the day’s special speaker, Katrina Adams, USTA Board President. Silvia reported on Pride Night at BOWC an event organized by USTA’s D&I office and supported by the local section. Its mission was to further strengthen the relationship between USTA and the LGBT tennis community. Silvia reported that logistics for the upcoming PTR ACE workshop have been firmed up. In collaboration with PTR D&I office, the next ACE workshop will be held at Golden Gate Park in November. Silvia presented committee with options for a Day of the Dead event to participate in. The following motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVED, to sponsor and participate in the Day San Jose on October 22. The motion was approved by a vote of 4 in favor, 0 opposed and 0 abstentions. Silvia discussed the sessions she attended at the Semi-annual meeting in New York. She reiterated that NorCal was given many props for its collaborative work within USTA NorCal section in executing the Section Grant received by national USTA D&I office. Silvia presented the application submitted for the Althea Gibson. Committee discussed applicant’s situation in having difficulty retrieving paperwork in a timely manner. Committee agreed to further work with applicant in
Budget The July YTD expenditures stood at 75%.
August YTD will be available for the October meeting.
Old Business Vince discussed his continuous work with Harold Pearson of the Oakland Athletic League in trying to start a tennis program in collaboration with Mill College. Vince to set up a meeting with TSR, Community Tennis Manager, Mills rep and Harold to discuss setting up program.
New Business Silvia presented the D&I nominations application for the categories presented at the USTA NorCal ACES awards luncheon. She will begin marketing efforts within the coaching community to solicit nominations. Sada strongly encouraged committee to also look into their network for qualified nominees. Committee discussed the possibility of changing the meeting date and time. Silvia to conduct an email poll to gauge interest and options. Committee discussed holding a retreat in January 2017. Date selected was Saturday, January 7. Site TBD. Committee discussed restaurant sites for the December holiday meeting. Silvia to take recommendations and follow leads.
The following motion was duly made and seconded: RESOLVED, that the committee meeting be adjourned at 8:05 pm. The next regular meeting will be held via conference call on Monday, October 3. Silvia Dueñas-Bielser, Secretary of the Meeting
