DATE: December 2009 [PDF]
Presidents Parley | From the Manager | Hunter's Lair | Results | New Members | Last Month's News
This will be my last parlay as president as soon a new president will be elected.
I want to express my appreciation to the club management staff, pros and other
board members for their support and hard work for the club.
As my last parlay, I'll summarize the years activities and results:
Membership remaining steady between 205 and 210 in spite economic situation
financials remain sound, additional money applied to the mortgage
member dues remain steady or only slightly increased
professional staffing contract negotiations concluded and signed to the satisfaction
of all concerned
sealant applied to roof - noticeable reduction in water penetration
improved flush power in women's restroom
tournament attendance consistent year to year - profits realized
ivy management plan in place and active
Teaching pro very active at the national level, attending several conferences
around the country
improvements in club facilities:
backdrops
nets
locks and other security enhancements
lesson and clinic attendance remaining consistent
condensation in courts 4-6 remains an open issue
long term water penetration fix remains an open issue
significant capital improvements not considered by current board
Werner Evans
See you on the Courts,
Werner Evans,
President, TTC Board
Yahoo Group
Just a reminder that if you are looking for a substitute or are looking to play
more join Timberhill's Yahoo Group to network with other Timberhill members.
Members who join this group will be able to send out a single email when looking
for a match, to locate a Sub, put together a team, or just generally share tennis
info. It will appear in the computer inbox of all other TTC members who have
joined the group. (you do not need a yahoo email address to participate.)
You can join at
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/TimberhillTennis/ - please indicate that
you are a member of Timberhill.
Sign -IN
ALL players who play at Timberhill must sign in on the sign in sheet!! Even
if you have not reserved a court, or are here for Men's night you must sign
in. The Board makes decisions based on information like how busy the courts
are, etc. Also required for all players is to sign up if you use the ball machine
or bring a guest. Failure to do so may result in being charged double. Just
make it a habit to come up to the clubhouse and put your name on the sign up
sheet so we know how busy the courts are.
Election Results
The election results for the TTC Board of Directors election is in. After a
hotly contested campaign the three people joining the TTC board will be Clay
Higgins, Mark Koenig and Steve Kearsley. We are pleased to announce the addition
of these three very qualified individuals and we look forward to having their
input in shaping Timberhill.
Locker Policy
We have run out of lockers and we need to put some controls on them. If you
store items in your locker then we need to know what locker you have and we
will give you a combination lock to put on your existing locker. Please let
Gary know what locker number you have and he will give you a lock to replace
your existing lock. Timberhill will then charge each member who keeps a lock
an annual fee of $24 ($2 per month) to store racquets, clothes, etc. You may
however when you play bring a lock and use whatever lockers are available for
the hour or so you are playing.
2010 TTC Directory
We are currently trying to update member's information for the 2010 TTC Directory.
We have put out a draft copy on the table in the clubhouse and are asking you
to check out your information listed in the draft copy. We are also asking you
make any changes, additions, subtractions directly to the draft copy, or if
all the info is correct just put a check mark by your name so we know that you
have looked at it. We are hopefully taking it to print by the middle of December
and publish it by the first week of Jan.
USTA Adult League Organizational Meeting
It is the time of year to start preparing for the USTA Adult Tennis League.
The league will be from Feb. 13 until May 23 and teams must be committed to
by the middle of January. Timberhill will hold our team organizational meetings
the week before Christmas break Dec. 14-17. All players who want to play should
sign up on the bulleting board and attend the organizational meeting were we
will decide on captains, team policies, etc. The date and times are listed below.
Men's 2.5 Tuesday Dec. 15 at 5:30pm
Men's 3.0 Tuesday Dec. 1`5 at 6:30pm
Men;s 3.5 Thursday Dec. 17 at 6:30pm
Men's 4.0 Wedesday Dec. 16 at 7:30pm
Men's 4.5 Thursday Dec. 17 at 7:30pm
Women's 2.5 Wednesday Dec. 15 at 5:30pm
Women's 3.0 Wednesday Dec. 16 at 6:30pm
Women's 3.5 Tuesday Dec. 15 at 7:30pm
Women's 4.0 Thursday Dec. 17 at 5:30pm
Women's 4.5 Monday Dec. 14 at 5:30pm
Put these dates in your calendar and plan to attend as well as put your name on the sign-up sheet.
New York New Year's Eve Party
We have planned a New Year's eve party on Thursday evening Dec. 31 from 6:30
- 10:15pm.We will bring in the New Year at 9:00pm as we watch the ball drop
in New York's time square. We will have appetizer and desserts at the event
as well as open tennis. This will even give you time to clean up and get to
a midnight party later for those with the energy to do so. Put this event on
your calendar. If you are interested in helping with the event, contact John
Myers the host of the event.
There are lots of things happening around the club….get involved and be
a part of things! USTA league signups for 2010 are posted in the lobby. Getting
on a team is a convenient way to meet new people to play with and sharpen your
competitive edge. Tennis Welcome Center classes are a great way to get the non-playing
family members involved in tennis, and Timberhill has been named one of the
top sites in the country running this program. What could be a better holiday
gift idea than to introduce someone to a lifetime sport? Get you loved one involved
and sign 'em up! Looking ahead, we will be offering a New York New Year's Eve
party this year (think of terms of celebrating 2010 at 9;00pm!), so think of
us when you make your plans. We're running two adult Flex leagues on getcourtside.com
and will be running a winter junior challenge ladder on the site , as well--go
register for free and check out all the club's activities on our page. The Friday
junior programs are off to a great start--we have opportunities for play at
every level for the kids. From Quickstart Rallyball to Rookie League to Team
Tennis to Junior Fest, there is something for everyone. Remember to sign up
early for these programs. The programs are listed below.
Stay warm on the courts, and have a great holiday season!
Rallyball/Junior Team Tennis 6:30 - 9:00pm; Dec. 11, Feb. 26 and April 16
Rookie League 6:30 - 7:45pm; Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb. 19, March 5, April 9, May 7
Junior Fest 7:30 - 8:30pm; Jan 22, March 12, May 14
USTA team results as of November 10, 2009
Mixed 6.0 2-2
Mixed 7.0 2-2
Mixed 8.0 2-3
Senior 3.5 Men 5-1
Super Seniors 3.5 0-6
As you can see our October marketing plan has been very successful. Now we need to welcome all the new members that have joined over the past couple of months. Please feel free to give these players a call and ask them to sub for you, or just line up a game. Let's all welcome all the Fall membership by making sure that they get enough tennis and feel welcome.
Tanya & Michael Chaplin 929-6441: Tanya is a 2.5 level and Michael
is also a 3.0 level player. Daughter Alana is an Intermediate level junior player
Faith Junghans 738-6685: Faith is a 2.5 level player and son Ben is an
advanced beginner junior player.
Mari Mizuno 738-0545: Mari is an intermediate player who goes to Crescent
Valley HS
Judy Conroy 757-9759: Judy is a 2.5/3.0 player who can play most times.
Jane Harrison 614-499-2151: Jane is a 3.5 level player who likes singles
or doubles
Daniel McGrath 757-2084: Daniel is a 3.0/3.5 player who can play evenings
and weekends
Brian Lehman 503-812-4216: Brian is an OSU student who is an Intermediate
player
Alan Jeffers 752-3749: Alan is a 4.0/4.5 player who is flexible with
his time
Frances & Maileen Celis 541-602-5075: Both Frances and Maileen play
at the 3.0/3.5 level and have a little flexibility to their schedule
Tim Berrand 541-829-3554: Tim is a 3.0 level player who has some flexibility
Alex & Maru Guerrero 541-812-1179: Alex is a 3.0 level player and
Maru is a 2.5 level player. Their two kids Alexandra and Steven are just starting
their tennis career.
Rhonda Wilson 503-606-0711: Rhonda plays at the 4.0 level and can play
evenings and weekends.
Jay Shim 929-6276: Jay is a 3.0 level player and his wife Erica is a
2.5 level player. Their kids Joseph and Marra are advanced beginner players.
Karen Bauer 738-0368: Karen is a 2.5 player who has some flexibility
Mark & Collin Steinhauer 754-8024: Mark is a 3.0 level player and
son Collin is an Intermediate player
Michael Freeman 541-207-3939: Michael is a 3.5 level player who can play
evenings and weekends
Lou Butera 541-556-7075: Lou is a 4.0/4.5 level player who has some flexibility.
Stanley Dong 929-6331: Stanley is 3.5 level player and daughter Katherine
has played a little tennis.
Kathy Seeburger 766-8778: Kathy is a 3.0 level player who has some flexibility
to her schedule.
Larry Rodgers 541-231-4760: Larry is a 4.0 level player who is looking
for singles or doubles and can play evenings and weekends.
Craig & Jacki Briggs 757-6135: Craig and Jacki play at eh 3.0 level.
Daughters Claire (13) and Ella (9) are intermediate players.