New Orleans Metropolitan Area Tennis Association
New Orleans Metropolitan Area Tennis Association – Board Minutes February 16, 2012 Meeting called to order at 1:19 by Henry. In Attendance: Chris Dazet, Pedro Docampo, Henry Crocker, Lana Whitlow and Kathy Hinrichs. Meeting was opened with Henry presenting a gift to Pedro for his service to NOMATA. Pedro will be retiring from his position as Treasurer but promises to remain active within our tennis community Thanks, Pedro! Treasurer’s Report: (Pedro) Current balance reported. Application for D&O insurance sent in. Pedro willing to meet and train new treasurer regarding job responsibilities. Adult League Report: (Kathy) As of February 11th, Adult and Senior participation down by 7%. Growth seen only in areas of Women Day and Senior Women Day. This is critical as it can affect the CDLM grant. Generating ideas to target new players to league play. Pedro initiated conversation regarding use of a verifier. Discussion held regarding the Fun-Friends-Fitness program and an award ceremony for coordinators at end of year. Flex Spring - TBA Fees will restructure from current $7 per player to $8 per player – which is still less than fees charged in surrounding areas. Junior Team Tennis Report: (Kathy) JTT Fall participation was up 56% over last Fall! JTT captain meeting was held February 13th and league to begin late March. Jr League fees will be $20 – keeping in line with surrounding areas. JTT Captain gift of a red portfolio was provided by LTA. Thank you note to be sent by Lana. February 14th St Pius middle school team assembly had 25 students in attendance. 10&Under – School Assemblies: 2/9 – St Andrew’s Episcopal (72 students)
2/14 – Harold Keller (35 students) 2/28 – St Ann (estimate 85 students) Tennis Carnival scheduled for March 10th at Audubon from 1:00 – 3:00. Volunteers needed. USTA TMI grant (Target Market Initiative) – 2011 focus was on training/marketing to area tennis pros and teachers and introducing quickstart format to public and private facilities while providing equipment. The 2012 focus will be on schools and continued marketing and training. Marketing & Media Report: no report given Website/Facebook Report: no report given New Business: Proposed 4 bylaw changes to be voted on at next meeting. Kathy, Henry and Lana to meet and prepare job descriptions for officers. Kathy recommended Bob Browning for position as Treasurer. Henry made motion proposing Bob. Voted and passed for Bob Browning to assume duties as NOMATA treasurer. Kathy recommended hiring of an Administrative Assistant (Sandy Huston) along with a payroll service to handle paychecks, and Kristy Cohn as Tri-Level Coordinator. Voted and passed. Awaiting approval from LTA for hiring of Jr. Coordinator to develop club to club play. Next meeting date Sunday, March 18th at Tastee on W.Esplanade at Transcontinental. Kathy motioned and meeting adjourned at 2:12.
2/14 – Harold Keller (35 students) 2/28 – St Ann (estimate 85 students) Tennis Carnival scheduled for March 10th at Audubon from 1:00 – 3:00. Volunteers needed. USTA TMI grant (Target Market Initiative) – 2011 focus was on training/marketing to area tennis pros and teachers and introducing quickstart format to public and private facilities while providing equipment. The 2012 focus will be on schools and continued marketing and training. Marketing & Media Report: no report given Website/Facebook Report: no report given New Business: Proposed 4 bylaw changes to be voted on at next meeting. Kathy, Henry and Lana to meet and prepare job descriptions for officers. Kathy recommended Bob Browning for position as Treasurer. Henry made motion proposing Bob. Voted and passed for Bob Browning to assume duties as NOMATA treasurer. Kathy recommended hiring of an Administrative Assistant (Sandy Huston) along with a payroll service to handle paychecks, and Kristy Cohn as Tri-Level Coordinator. Voted and passed. Awaiting approval from LTA for hiring of Jr. Coordinator to develop club to club play. Next meeting date Sunday, March 18th at Tastee on W.Esplanade at Transcontinental. Kathy motioned and meeting adjourned at 2:12.
