Board Notes
CASINO BUILDING, ROOM 112 , 10:00am
In attendance: Murray Pounds, Mary Kline, Bill Carmichael, Susan Gleeslin, Karen Figueroa, Suzi Hassel, Theresa Ellis
I. Meeting was called to order by Murray at 10:07AM.
II. Motion was made by Bill to accept the minutes from the May 28, 2024, seconded by Mary, passed unanimously.
III. FINANCIAL REPORT, Treasurer Bill Carmichael
Revenues, Expenditures-SSIP has $24,492.87 in the bank currently
Membership—169 members
IV. UPDATE ON DISCUSSIONS WITH THE NORTH GLYNN PICKLEBALL AMBASSADORS, Murray and Bill reporting
Teresa & Joe Peeples are leaning toward being their own group, not joining with us. They would like to continue to work with us on several joint adventures in the future.
V. TOURNAMENT/LEAGUE UPDATE, Bill reporting
Golden Oldies Seniors Tournament in North Glynn (October) We would make a $2500 profit with 100 players, ages 50+, The Ribs Man at Harris Teeter can do dinner for about $20/pp for dinner on Friday night. In speaking with Paul, Bill said a print-ready t-shirt design is needed. Murray ask Tavel to have a logo print-ready for the t-shirt. We need to let folks know that the t-shirt run large. Motion, made by Bill, to give the North Glynn group 100% of North Glynn generated sponsor fees (minus expenses) and 50% of the total entry fees (minus expenses). Seconded by Karen. Discussions and then unanimous vote to accept the motion.
November North Glynn Tournament—Theresa & Joe Peeples, in discussions with Murray and Bill, expressed their idea of wanting to have a November Tournament benefitting a local Parkinson’s group with SSIP supporting them.
Fall League—Discussions on whether we have a fall league or take a break. We are leaning toward taking a break. The number of participants was down in the spring league.
VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Overall discussion of the Board wanting the committees to take over their events so the Board doesn’t need to be so heavily involved in all of the activities.
Competition Committee—will meet in July
Social Committee—Summer Beach Party was a great hit about 50+ attended overall. Will probably go back to 5-6th street area. Was a long way to haul all the supplies, etc., at Massengale Beach.
Social Media/Publicity Committee—July newsletter in the works. Susan & Mary are working on interviewing visitors for the newsletter.
VII. OTHER MATTERS
Shade Project—Lisa is starting on getting bids for shade at the Mallery St pickleball courts.
John Gentry—Murray is planning on speaking with him more in July. Hoping to have a good discussion. If not will need to start addressing it with the County Commissioners.
Do we want to start promoting tournaments that we aren’t affiliated with? Discussion ensued. Motion, made by Mary, We are not going to promote another local tournament unless it is benefitting a local nonprofit with local organizers. Seconded by Suzi. Then discussion and unanimous vote to accept the motion.
VIII. Meeting Adjourned at 11:04AM.
Next scheduled meeting is Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10am in room 112, Casino Building. Postponed to be rescheduled.
Respectfully submitted by Theresa Ellis, SSIP Secretary