USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana Executive Committee Meeting Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA I.
Call to Order
Don Harris
II.
Roll Call
Jim Hendrix
III.
Approval of the Minutes
Jim Hendrix
IV.
State of the Association Address
Don Harris
V.
Other Business
Don Harris
VI.
Adjourn
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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February 4-6, 2016
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Chicago, Illinois
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana 123nd Annual Meeting of the Membership Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA I.
Call to Order
Don Harris
II.
Roll Call
Jim Hendrix
III.
Approval of the Minutes
Jim Hendrix
IV.
State of the Association Address
Don Harris
V.
Other Business
Don Harris
VI.
Adjourn
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February 4-6, 2016
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Chicago, Illinois
Adult Competition/League Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA Morning Session 10:45 am-12:15 pm Suite 13 I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Adult Competition a. 2016 Staff Report b. 2017 Adult Alternative Format Incentive Grants USTA League a. 2016 Staff Report i. League growth ii. New rules for 2017 b. Medical Appeal Sub Committee c. Sub Committee Reports: i. NTRP ii. Officials 1. Sportsmanship d. 2017 Championship rules Next meeting Dates
III.
IV.
David/Linda
Diane All Diane
David Diane Linda/Nancy Diane
Afternoon Session: 2:30-4:00 pm in conjunction with District League Coordinators Suite 11 & 12 V. Introductions VI.
All Things Growth a. National Section Funding Changes and why Participation is critical David b. How do we grow? i. Morning session Round table notes/ideas Steve/Zoy ii. USTA Lapsed Player offering Diane iii. Matchline Diane iv. 2017 DLC Incentive. What should it be? David v. Flexible Format Opportunities Diane vi. 40 & Under Pilot Sub Committee Report/Grant/discussion Keara vii. District League Committee Chair Sub Committee report/discussion Mark viii. Rules Sub Committee report and discussion David ix. DGIF Reports from DLCs DLCs
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Indianapolis, Indiana
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Adult Rec Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Review of our goals a.) Increasing Start/Restart and Sets in the City sites and player participation by 5% b.) New Sets in the City prize packs and Start/Restart shirts c.) Drill down into the facts and see what our strengths and weaknesses are for the last period for both Start/Restart and Sets in the City. o Bret Schrama – Start/Restart presentation d.) Discuss any changes that should be suggested going forward for those programs.
III.
Discuss the next steps for Start/Restart and Sets in the City players. What are a few best practices to get these players to continue to play tennis? a.) Flexible Format b.) Sport and Social c.) USTA leagues
Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. I.
Discuss alternatives for play and what activities 18-39 years olds have been participating in. a.) Offer new and unique tennis opportunities to target demographic of 18-39 year olds, through Meet Ups, Social Clubs, and online connections. b.) One day show downs are a recreational/competitive way to play.
II.
Open forum for any ideas from the floor or our group.
III.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Tennis Industry and Education Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Industry Summit a. Review current event logistics i. Date, Time, Location b. List of Attendees i. Review initial list of attendees ii. Discussion 1. Preferred Attendees 2. USTA Attendees a. Staff b. Board c. Committee 3. Others iii. Adjustment of list c. Budget i. Western & Southern Tickets ii. Travel Expenses for Attendees d. Agenda i. Key Note Speaker; Yes or No ii. Post Summit Plans
III.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Volunteer Leadership Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome
II.
Committee Goals and Promises a. Revise 2016-2017 Goals and Promises b. Review and Update Pulse of Business Report
III.
Saturday Awards Luncheon Review a. Review timeline b. Set out program
IV.
Saturday Awards Luncheon Recap a. Presenters for Section Awards b. Volunteer Service Awards
V.
Other Business a. New Attendee meeting calls b. 2017 Section Awards c. Volunteer Orientation Manual
VI.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017
Executive Committee Meeting Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
Don Harris
II.
Roll Call
Jim Hendrix
III.
Approval of the Minutes
Jim Hendrix
IV.
Call Items
Les Varnado, Jr.
V.
Treasurer’s Report
Paul Farah
VI.
Approval of the 2017 Budget
Don Harris
VII.
Approval of the Acts of the Board
Don Harris
VIII.
In Memoriam
Don Harris
IX.
Other Business
Don Harris
X.
Adjourn for the MYTEF Annual Meeting
Don Harris
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana Executive Committee Meeting Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA I.
Call to Order
Don Harris
II.
Roll Call
Jim Hendrix
III.
Approval of the Minutes
Jim Hendrix
IV.
Call Items
Les Varnado, Jr.
V.
Treasurer’s Report
Paul Farah
VI.
Approval of the 2017 Budget
Don Harris
VII.
Approval of the Acts of the Board
Don Harris
VIII.
In Memoriam
Don Harris
IX.
Other Business
Don Harris
X.
Adjourn for the MYTEF Annual Meeting
Don Harris
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel
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February 4-6, 2016
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Chicago, Illinois
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017
Executive Committee Meeting Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Call to Order
Don Harris
II.
Roll Call
Jim Hendrix
III.
Approval of the Minutes
Jim Hendrix
IV.
State of the Association Address
Don Harris
V.
Other Business
Don Harris
VI.
Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Rankings and Ratings Sub-Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Midwest Level 4 Points a. Short term effects on patterns of play b. Single day, limited draw format?
III.
Elevated Green Ball Tournaments a. Lack of participation b. What is the long term effect?
IV.
January Level 5s a. Participation numbers
V.
January Level 1s a. Entry selection b. Seeding review
VI.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting Jan. 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN Tennis Innovations Saturday Jan. 28th 10:45am – 12:15pm & 2:30pm – 4pm AGENDA I.
Welcome and Introductions
II.
Roundtable Discussion Continued
III.
2016 Project Updates a. CTA Project Update b. Alternative Format Tournament Update
IV.
2017 Projects a. NJTL Project Update b. Membership Project c. Mobile App Project
V.
New Business
VI.
Adjourn
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting Jan. 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, IN Tennis On Campus Saturday Jan. 28th 10:45am – 12:15pm & 2:30pm – 4pm Suite 13 & 14 AGENDA I.
Welcome and Introductions
II.
Budget Review for 2017
III.
Midwest Tennis On Campus League A. USTA Membership Promotion B. TOC Ambassador Program Updates/Changes • Need more representation C. TAC Alumni Events D. Large Team Tournaments Review Update/Changes • Host schools having 2 teams E. Graduate Student TOC Program F. B-Team Sectional Tournament?
IV.
USTA Campus Champ.- Midwest A. Tournament Draw/Seeding/Pool play B. Help with Championships C. Job Fair D. Social Media E. National Tournaments
V.
Tennis on Campus to USTA League Transition Initiative A. Restaurant.com vs. Check Reimbursement
VI.
Adult Tennis Pathway Goals A. TOC - Pulse of Business/Goals for 2017
VII.
New Business
YOUTH PLAY COMMITTEE Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Orange Ball Youth Progression a. Update on Information Sent to EDs b. Additional Suggestions for Improving Quality
III.
Green Ball Youth Progression a. Review of Changes that began January 1 (Age Change update) b. Review of requirements for One-Day Green Ball vs Single Day Showdowns
IV.
Accreditation a. Need to get Districts, Midwest, and TSRs involved in promoting
V.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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Community Tennis and Development Committee ADAPTIVE COMMITTEE Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA I.
Welcome/Introductions 10:45-11:00
II.
Update from 2016 11:00-11:15 a. Grants- Wisconsin and U of M b. Promotional marketing c. Collaborate with colleges III.New Promises and Commitments for 2017 11:15-12:15 a. Training i. what do we want out of it ii. Practice your skills mixer- players iii. Who's attending iv. Visuals? v. Target audience b. New programsi. spec needs ministries, group, classes? ii. CHM, iii. u of m camp c. Calendar i. All dates of events written down ii. Put on website?
IV.
New Promises and Commitments with Customers and Performers A. Cross Collaboration with other Committees a. Training with wheelchair i. Flier ii. Details of timing b. Schools - finding adaptive PE programs
V.
Wrap Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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2:30-3:40
Indianapolis, Indiana
Community Tennis and Development Committee ADAPTIVE COMMITTEE Sunday, January 29, 2017 AGENDA
1. Wrap up Saturdays work: 9:15am- 11:00am a. Leave feeling prepared for training b. Finish visuals
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Social Media Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
— Bart
II.
Review Morning Breakout Session Ideas a. Main topics covered b. Unique ideas from groups
— Matt
III.
Review Current Project Plans a. Develop plan to proactively engage with tennis fans b. Snapchat c. Social Media Ambassador
IV.
V.
Identify New 2017 Goals/Promises a. What is important to the organization? The committee? b. Brainstorm social media ideas for 2017 c. Build out project plans for 2017
— Matt — Matt/Bart — Jon
— Matt — All — Bart/Matt
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana
USTA/Midwest Section Annual Meeting January 26-29, 2017 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing Indianapolis, Indiana Start Your Engines Leadership Meeting Friday, January 27, 2017 AGENDA 8:00 AM
Breakfast
Metro Suite
9:00 AM
CAPS
Tom Patterson
9:15 AM
Call Item
Paul McDonald
Membership Pause/Voting Strength 9:45 AM
MARC
Kylie York
10:00AM
DSA
Paul Farah/Jeff Stassen
10:15 AM
NSF/Dashboard
Paul Farah/Saunders
10:30-10:45 AM
Break
Rotunda
10:45 AM
Round Table Discussion on Topics Covered
11:45 AM
Adjourn
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Community Tennis and Development Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
10:45-11:00
II.
Update from 2016
11:00-11:15
III.
New Promises and Commitments for 2017
IV.
New Promises and Commitments with Customers and Performers A. Cross Collaboration with other Committees Wrap Up/Adjourn
V.
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2:30-3:45
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Community Tennis and Development Committee Meeting Saturday, January 28, 2017 CTA Committee Agenda
I.
Welcome/Introductions
10:45-11:00
II.
Update from 2016 11:00-11:15 a. Anti-Bullying Kit b. Text Blasts via TSR’s c. Cross-Reference CTA Organizational Members with Registered CTA’s d. Continue work on our Actionable ideas for CTA growth
III.
New Promises and Commitments for 2017
IV.
New Promises and Commitments with Customers and Performers a. Cross Collaboration with other Committees
V.
Wrap Up/Adjourn
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January 26-29, 2017
2:30-3:45
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Tournament Development and Sportsmanship Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Level 5 Tournaments-Single Day Showdowns a. Participation in January b. Formats
III.
Sportsmanship a. Issues in Level 1’s b. Awards-Daily sportsmanship award for the Midwest Closed?
IV.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
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Indianapolis, Indiana
Wheelchair Tennis Committee Saturday, January 28, 2017 AGENDA
I.
Welcome/Introductions
II.
Tournaments a. New top 10 list cards – who, what, how to be distributed b. New tournament evaluations – who, what, how to be distributed, identifying people, follow thru, data collection c. MSU push to become USTA sanctioned this year?
III.
Grants for both Player/Programs/Camps/Clinics a. 1st half of year – dates and parameters to be defined b. 2nd half of year – dates and parameters to be defined c. Fundriasing – Best Practices – ideas, how to guide.
IV.
Community Outreach clinics/trainings a. b. c. d. e.
V.
April 21 – Chicago – train the trainers – Heritage Club – need a couple Chicago players May 6 – Chicago “play day” – Mag Daly Park May 21 – MSU Michigan Victory Games with adaptive committee Vets - April 15 MPVA games in Novi, MI? New contacts: Tina follow up spring 2017? 4 of them.
Wrap-Up/Adjourn
**best practices on fundraising!!
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January 26-29, 2017
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Indianapolis, Indiana