Rossmoor Tennis Club

located in Walnut Creek, California

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RTC General Meeting
Monday, July 19, 2021, 01:30pm - 03:00pm
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Contact Larry Barclay

President - Larry Barclay

  • Rollcall- all present
  • Self-introduction of Board Members
  • Introduction and recognition of past president Dave Blanchard for his tireless efforts guiding the club through covid restrictions

Vice President - Al Peters

  • No report

Secretary - Joyce Decker

  • Motion to approve June Board Meeting Minutes, Seconded, Approved

Treasurer - Ken Steiner

  • Treasurer's Reports activity with healthy balance of approximately $13,300. Motion to approve report, seconded, Approved

Tournaments - Chris Slee

  • July Wild card was full at 24 players and a great time for all. Thanked volunteers for help.
  • Updated court schedule and tournaments calendar at the kiosk and on website. Passed volunteer request to club members present, explained the available hosting directions easy to follow

Social - David Hickey

  • Request helpers for new members party July 21 5pm
  • Summer games Saturday July 31 at 6 PM, Passed volunteer request to club members present
  • The Love Boat Saturday August 21 at 6 PM being hosted by Linda Spiegelman
  • Christmas Party Thursday December 16 at 5PM at Fireside room being organized
  • Social calendar posted at the kiosk

Membership - Terry Quinlan

  • New Membership in 2019 was 22; in 2020 -16; in 2021 - 38 new members! 240 members total in RTC!
  • New Member Social has a response of over 46 + 12 board members and significant others.

Facilities - Jerry Quinlan

  • Rule and Memorial Signage have been placed on court 1
  • Ball Machine rules updated and posted at kiosk...65 paid members: first come, first serve, paid BM members only
  • New net cords on 1 & 2 
  • Patching of courts not scheduled yet
  • Sign on BM to fill just below rim as too many balls puts weight on the motor.
  • Revisit shade awnings on courts, bids under discussion

Publicity - Amy Bollinger

  • Discussed goals of current representation, articles in news keeping the club in a positive exposure. Doing a fantastic job!

Information Technology - Chris Slee

  • Updated various software packages, resolved issue with new member notifications

Old Business

  • Tennis Programs Reports:
  • Women's BALL Team  to be captained by Yvonne Merrick and Laura Townsend. Laura gave bio of Yvonne and explained new super senior team format, 22 sign ups so far
  • Tennis Clinics - Eugene Ovalle gave recap of his clinics. great attendance
  • Ball Machine Clinic - Sherry Endicott discussed clinic (would like to extend time 11-12:30) and her background in tennis
  • Men's SMIL Team - Dave Kern discussed mens teams format
  • Drop-In Tennis discussed by Quinlans as great way to practice and meet other members. Tuesdays 9:00

New Business

  • Aspen Tree at Barbara Schwartz bench should be moved over for growth space. Already reached canopy of oak above. Larry will talk to landscape and request it be moved
  • Member suggested adding a second bench on courts
  • Lenny Cook discussed successful turnouts of Saturday BBQ. Need additional cooks, replaced propane and should submit to GRF
  • Question of visiting club tournaments. Villages 10/23 away confirmed; Orinda Woods 9/26 home not confirm; Rio vista cancel
  • Discussed Backboard replacement due to complaint
  • Al Peters presided over raffle for attending members. Wine, hats, magazine subscriptions were awarded

Next Meeting ... see Board / Admin Calendar on this site

Location Creekside Fairway Room