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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

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February 4-6, 2016



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



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



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



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



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



January 26-29, 2017



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



February 4-6, 2016



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



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



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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Indianapolis, Indiana

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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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



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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January 26-29, 2017



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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11:15-12:15



January 26-29, 2017

2:30-3:45



Indianapolis, Indiana

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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11:15-12:15



January 26-29, 2017

2:30-3:45



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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January 26-29, 2017



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



Indianapolis, Indiana