Board Meeting — 2/10/25
Call to Order/Welcome:
President Mike Null called the Board Meeting to order at 5:56 PM and thanked the group for attending. He welcomed all board members in attendance: Laura Hunter-Null, Joe Hinkle, Eshu Xi Amaru, Linda Williams, and Ex-Officio Board member and Immediate Past President, Dolly Robinson.
Guests:
No guests were present, as George English of USTA FL was unable to attend. However, President M. Null announced USTA FL has a new Adult Play Coordinator, Nicole Millsaps, who will plan to attend LCCCTA meetings whenever possible.
L. Williams said that she received correspondence from G. English notifying our CTA USTA FL’s Foundation grant program period will open between February 20th - October 23rd and he encouraged LCCCTA to apply for necessary tennis equipment.
E. Xi Amaru said he has been assisting Coach Mark Mansbach with the Veteran’s Program and provided L. Williams with a local Veterans Affairs Coordinator contact name and number, should a veteran want to play tennis and need approval for a wheelchair. If so, G. English previously said that USTA FL may be able to provide an adaptive tennis wheelchair for an approved veteran who is playing with our local Veteran’s Program.
Approval of Minutes:
J. Hinkle made a motion to approve the Minutes of the November 11th Board Meeting; seconded by E. Xi Amaru, and the motion carried unanimously.
President M. Null proposed and signed a Resolution designating April 1, 2025 as “Coach Mark Day”.
L. Hunter-Null made a motion to approve the Resolution; seconded by J. Hinkle, and the motion carried unanimously.
L. Williams said several local tennis players have expressed an interest in contributing to this event to honor Coach Mark Mansbach.
VP/Secretary L. Williams provided a report of 2024 banner sponsorships. As of June 30, 2024, the total renewal revenue was $800 for LCCCTA Business and Individual/Family sponsorships.
L. Williams suggested a new group photo for the 2025-2026 LCCCTA Board be taken and posted on the website soon.
President M. Null would like to have the Board of Directors group photo taken on the first day of the Spring Camp and “Coach Mark Day”—Tuesday, April 1st.
Treasurer J. Hinkle provided a current financial report showing a bank balance of $5,096.48. The general account has a balance of $1,837.42, the YTF account contains $2,994.18, and the Adult League account has a $167.23 balance.
E. Xi Amaru made a motion to approve the Financial Report. L. Hunter-Null seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
New Business:
L. Williams reported the three-week Tuesday and Thursday after school Spring Youth Tennis Camp will be conducted by Coach Mark Mansbach from April 1- 17. The cost will be $20 per participant. Online registration will be available on the LCCCTA website and LCCCTA Facebook page.
The last day of registering will be April 1st, the first day of the spring camp. USTA FL tennis rackets will be available to participants and groups will be divided by tennis ability levels: beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate beginner. Volunteer coaches will be necessary.
President M. Null reviewed the history of initial planning and formation of LCCCTA. The organization has promoted tennis in our community since 2014; becoming incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in May 2015. Immediate Past President, Dolly Robinson was also instrumental in the foundation of our community tennis association. It has been decided that a committee will plan a 10th Anniversary Celebration for May 2025, inviting elected officials and the community to the Youngs Park tennis courts.
D. Robinson offered to contact some avid tennis players for possible tennis exhibition matches as a highlight for the celebration, and check on refreshments. The committee will set up regular meetings to plan, organize, and implement this special event.
President M. Null announced that Debbi Carter will continue to coordinate the Tuesday Tennis Socials, although she will not remain a LCCCTA Board member.
E. Xi Amaru reported on the Adult Tennis Socials and said Tuesday evening Socials continue to have more participants than Thursday evenings, with about 4-5 players. The Tennis Social time was changed to 6pm and the revised time has been posted on flyers at the tennis courts, as well as posted on social media.
D. Robinson remarked that it was great that L. Hunter-Null had previously asked G.English of USTA FL if LCCCTA could obtain brochures for the very successful, USTA’s ‘Love to Learn/Love to Play’ Program. The brochures are perfect to gain interest from local players. The 6-week program involves tennis professionals instructing participants during the first 3 weeks of ‘Learn to Love’, and the following 3 weeks of ‘Learn to Play’, adult beginners play against each other, and against tennis volunteers.
President M. Null thanked everyone for their time and support and adjourned the meeting at 6:59 PM.
Next tentative meeting schedule for Monday, March 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM.
