Board Meeting — 8/10/26
Call to Order/Welcome:
President Mike Null called the Board Meeting to order at 5:32pm and thanked the group for attending. He welcomed board members in attendance: Laura Hunter-Null, Joe Hinkle, Kelli Crews, Marcia Kazmierski, Michael Ammundsen, Michael Sexton, and Linda Williams.
Guest:
George English, USTA FL Service Representative, was introduced to new LCCCTA board members.
Approval of Minutes:
M. Ammundsen made a motion to approve the Minutes of the May 11 th Board Meeting; seconded by J. Hinkle, and the motion carried unanimously.
President Report:
M. Null provided a report regarding the City of Lake City and Young’s Park. The playground has been closed to install new and safe play equipment; this may take up to a year to be completed with the addition of fencing, ADA accessibility, a splash pad, as well as a dog park which will be placed in the fenced corner lot of the prior Girl’s Club. However, Young’s Park restrooms will remain accessible to the public.
M. Null expressed concern about the City of Lake City planning to fence around the metal shed that is co-shared by the City of Lake City and LCCCTA. Since our CTA is storing abundant tennis equipment within that building (using shelving that was purchased, installed, and organized by LCCCTA), there could be an issue with our accessibility.
President Null is in communications with the City contact to verify we will continue to have access to the tennis equipment shed.
President Null reported that on August 3, 2026, both he and Linda Williams attended a meeting with the Assistant City Manager and City Attorney to discuss plans for repairing and overlaying the four tennis courts. The minimum cost is estimated to be about $50,000.
If M. Null helps the City complete the grant application for USTA funding, and it is approved, USTA will match 50% of the cost with the following requirements:
two of the four courts must have blended lines for players who are 10 yrs old and younger; reducing the size of the courts to 60 feet long.
the bid for the project must be no more than 3 months old.
George English added that USTA FL section could contribute additional funding, if needed.
President Null said after Young’s Park is enhanced, the City will need to address removing the homeless population who have been abusing the park area and contributing to unsanitary conditions on the tennis courts.
L. Hunter-Null suggested taking photos to document the results of homeless activity.
The Board is still suggesting a ‘wait and see approach’ before requesting a key card system, which might limit players coming to play on the courts who would have no knowledge of how to gain access to the courts.
M. Null asked for Board volunteers to assist in maintaining the courts and grounds of the tennis facility, which will need to be ongoing.
M. Ammundsen suggested that photos of various age ranges and quantity of players utilizing the courts be taken and shared with the City so they can see how many in our community benefit from the public tennis facility.
In addition, a report of LCCCTA’s annual Adult Socials and Youth Activities would provide what municipalities like to see—and what M. Null said is, ‘Quality of Life’ activities for their communities.
M. Null asked how the Board would like to address costs associated with Adult Social activities.
L. Williams said the Milly Beggs Adult Social Account is already established with $300 in donations.
Players may donate additional funds to that specific account to cover Social expenses.
President Null asked that the Board think about considering a name change for LCCCTA in the near future, knowing there would have to be a significant amount of legal work completed to do this. He asked for this topic to be placed on the September 14 th Meeting Agenda. LCCCTA’s USTA membership was renewed through August 2027.
M. Ammundsen said the tennis ball machine, funded by YTF, was set up for the Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp and it was used by all intermediate players with coaching by M. Ammundsen and L. Williams.
L. Hunter-Null suggested the ball machine be reserved by making an appointment with a Board member when it’s not in use with the LCCCTA youth tennis camps.
VP/Secretary Report:
L. Williams reported that the 10 th Annual Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp was held for three weeks, beginning on June 2 and ending on June 18. There were 36 young participants. Most of LCCCTA’s Board members, as well as a few Tennis Partners served as volunteer coaches for the camp. Cassidy Lear was the Summer Camp director, and the morning camp was one hour in duration (8:30-9:30 AM) with no rain make-up days.
LCCCTA’s next youth camp will be held October 6th-22nd and the camp will be held afterschool—4:30-5:30 PM.
L. Williams will be looking for volunteer coaches to assist with the Fall Youth Camp.
L. Williams reported the LCCCTA Banner Sponsorship renewals were due by June 30th; revenue is generated for LCCCTA with 16 business and family sponsors who pay for their banners to be renewed each year.
There are currently 8 courtesy banners, and of those, two replacement banners will need to be ordered with YTF’s updated logo. L. Williams made a motion to purchase two updated YTF banners for $104, and J. Hinkle seconded it; the motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Report:
J. Hinkle provided the Financial Report as of August 10, 2026.
The account balance is $6,416.23, to include funding from the Youth Tennis Foundation of FL ($2,191.67), general expenses ($3,708.22), and special accounts: Milly Beggs Adult Social Account ($300) and Coach Mark Mansbach Scholarship Fund ($150).
USTA Report:
George English reported that USTA’s Tennis Equipment Grant will provide LCCCTA windscreens, tennis balls, ball hoppers, etc., at no cost; LCCCTA will not need to purchase these items. The USTA FL Foundation is open until October and will reopen again in February.
G. English recommends that high school coaches take advantage of this; LCCCTA Board member/CHS Girls Tennis Coach, Kelli Crews , will look into this, as well as the USTA Tennis Venue Services, which offers funding for 50% of the cost of resurfacing tennis courts.
G. English attended a successful Wheelchair Clinic in Ocala on August 8th .
Mr. English is currently conducting PE workshops for teachers interested in adding PE to their curriculum.
The USTA program was previously called Net Generation; it is now called USTA Coaching and continues to use the SHAPE lesson plans. USTA provides all the tennis equipment needed for three years, to include nets, net tape, racquets, foam balls, and a large roller bag to transport the tennis equipment.
M. Null said he will contact local schools with PE teachers who may be interested.
L. Hunter-Null suggested contact be made with local school principals to gain interest.
G. English said LCCCTA Board Member, Eshu Xi Amaru, will resume and conduct the Veteran Affairs Tennis Program in partnership with USTA FL. USTA FL will provide two cases of tennis balls for this program to begin in September. He cautioned that veteran wheelchair players should only use tennis wheelchairs when playing.
George English wanted to let the group know both a middle school and high school tennis training will be held at Albert Ray Massey Park-Joyce Oransky Tennis Center (previously known as Westside Park) in Gainesville on November 21st. He will provide a flyer for this upcoming event that can be shared; Kelli Crews is interested in knowing more.
New Business:
YTF Board member, L. Williams attended the annual meeting of the Youth Tennis Foundation (YTF) in Vero Beach on the weekend of July 18 th and YTF approved continued funding of $3,000 in 2026-2027 for LCCCTA’s youth tennis activities and youth camps.
L. Williams reported that YTF has suggested LCCCTA obtain a video camera with fence mount to use as a teaching tool for young players. It will be beneficial for tennis instructors and coaches to show their players when skill improvement is needed to aid in their players’ development .
M. Ammundsen said this would be best utilized during lessons and tennis camps
M. Sexton made a motion to purchase a Go Pro Hero 13 camera with a fence mount, totaling $443.89.
M. Ammundsen seconded the motion, and the motion carried unanimously.
L. Williams mentioned the LCCCTA notecards are running low and an order is necessary. M. Null approved the expenditure.
L. Williams shared a report from social media showing the current demographics for LCCCTA’s page:
77% followers are female and 23% followers are male
29% followers are 65+
18% followers are 45-54
25% followers are 35-44
28% followers are Other
Next tentative board meeting scheduled for Monday, August 10th, 2026 at 5:30 PM.
