THE WOMEN’S INTER-CLUB TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF PHILADELPHIA
Minutes of the meeting of March 23, 2006
A regular meeting of the Women’s Inter-club Tennis Association of Philadelphia was held on March 23, 2006 at the Merion Cricket Club. The meeting was called to order at 10:10 by Chris Morrison, President.
Absent: Wayne Swim and Tennis, Westtown
The minutes of the January 5, 2006 meeting were approved as corrected.
The Treasurer’s report was presented by Janet Dzubow. She reported a balance of $10, 639.26.
Clubs who still owe dues are Buckingham, Delsea, Ft. Washington, Llanerch, Mill Dam, Philmont, Radnor Valley, Waynesborough, and White Manor. All dues must be paid before the start of inter-club season.
Janet reported that the web site is up and running. All the forms plus inter-club information is on the web site. The address is in the tennis handbook.
Chris stressed the importance of attending the three meetings per year, (Jan., March, Nov.) for all the club representatives. These meetings provide a vital information exchange between the clubs and the executive committee.
Chris also announced that several clubs were unable to field a team after the schedule went to the printer. She asked that the representatives notify the committee by January if your club can not field a team. The clubs who have dropped a team this year are: Swarthmore (Cup A), Haverford (Cup D), Pennypacker (Cup 8), Riverton (Cup 12), and Philmont (Cup 11).
Gail Yard, Match Chairman, reviewed some important details for club representatives to present to their captains: 1. All rostered players must have a U.S.T.A. number. 2. If a substitute plays three times, she must have a U.S.T.A. number. 3. Two match cards must be filled out. One is sent to her and the other to the Cup Coordinator. 4. Gail recommended that the captains make copies of all their matches. 5. She noted that the revised line-up form has been changed. 6. Gail asked that all players respect the “no cell phone” rule.
Joy Susanin, Officer-at-Large, reported that the Coordinators’ meeting and lunch will be held April 6 at Merion Cricket Club.
Connie Ebert, Admissions, reported that no new teams have applied for membership.
Chris announced that Connie Ebert had received the Distinguished Service Award at the USTA/Middle States-Philadelphia Area Tennis District’s Annual Meeting and Awards Brunch on Jan. 29, 2006
Lucy Rainone, Nominating Committee, requested volunteers to serve on the committee. The volunteers are Nina Zodtner, Jane Kasse, Edwina Davis, and Lisa Falasco.
Chris announced the future meetings.
April 6 – Coordinators’ Meeting 10:00 - Boardroom
April 19 – WEDNESDAY, Captains’ Meeting 10:00 - Ballroom
April 24 – Monday Cups Start
April 26 – Wednesday Cups Start
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:00.
Donna Beers
Secretary
