THE WOMEN’S INTER-CLUB TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF NOVEMBER 6, 2008
Janet Dzubow, Match Chairman, congratulated the winners of the 2008 Inter-club season. In lieu of awards, a donation of $300 each was given to the Althea Gibson Community Education and Tennis Center and the Arthur Ashe Tennis Center.
Absent: Cedarbrook, Germantown, Green Valley/NJ, Huntingdon Valley, Kennett Square, Martin’s Dam, Mill Dam, Moorestown, Overbrook, Philmont, Picket Post, Radnor Valley, Riverton, Suburban Narberth, Wallingford.
The meeting was called to order by President, Gail Yard, at 10:10 a.m. Gail introduced the Executive Committee and then requested the Representatives to introduce themselves.
The minutes of the meeting of April 3, 2008 were approved as read.
The Treasurer’s report submitted by Joy Susanin, was read by Janet Dzubow. The report shows a balance of $6,759.91 The reports were filed for audit. The proposed budget for 2008-2009 was also presented.
Beverly Carroll, 2nd Vice-President, requested volunteers for Coordinators. She reported that the Hammond CupTournament is scheduled for July 13-16, 2009.
Match Chairman, Janet Dzubow, reported that it was a difficult year due to the weather on Mondays. She said that most of the problems were due to players playing out of order. Janet emphasized to the clubs the importance of a continuous ladder system to field their cups, and that players should be listed in order of strength. She urged clubs to reserve indoor courts as soon as possible and to reserve all day Monday to finish play.
There were several incidences with clubs’ professional staff improperly coaching during the matches.
All players listed on the line-ups must have a USTA# or players will be ineligible.
Marie Zweier, Scheduling, reported that Radnor Valley will be adding a Wednesday team. Cup 9 from Pennypacker will move from Monday to Wednesday.
Philadelphia Cricket would like to add a Cup 12.
Marie pointed out several clarifications in the rule book, but reported no major rule changes. There was a discussion among members about changing the substitute rule for challenge matches from 3x to 2x. If this occurred then we would have to ask that all subs join the USTA the second time they played.
Marie requested notification before the January meeting of any teams wanting to add or drop a team.
Connie Ebert, Admissions, reported requests for re-instatement of Meadowlands and Green Valley, Pa. to Inter-club. Connie made a motion for re-instatement pending the completion of necessary information.
Denise Dougher, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, presented the 2009 slate for the Executive Committee and thanked the members for their participation.
President……………………………………Gail Yard
1st Vice-President……………………….Janet Dzubow
2nd Vice-President………………………Beverly Carroll
Secretary……………………………………Patti Baron
Treasurer……………………………………Joy Susanin
Officer-atLarge……………………………Denise Dougher
There being no nominations from the floor, the above slate was unanimously
elected. Gail welcomed Patti as the new Secretary and thanked Donna for her service.
NEW BUSINESS
Gail congratulated Rose Weinstein for her induction into the Middle States Hall of Fame and thanked her for her contribution to women’s tennis.
The next meeting will be held on January 8, 2009 at 10:a.m. in the Card Room.
ALL REPRESENTATIVES SHOULD COME TO THE JANUARY MEETING WITH THE NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF THEIR TEAM CAPTAINS.
In case of inclement weather please check your e-mail, KYW, or The Merion Cricket Club (610-642-5800)
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:30.
Donna Beers
Secretary
FUTURE DATES:
JANUARY 8 – Club Representatives
March 26 – Representatives pick up Captains’ Packet
April 2 – Coordinators only
April 15 – WEDNESDAY- Captains’ Meeting
April 20 – Monday Cups 1st Match
April 22 – Wednesday Cups 1st Match
