Wednesday June 11th, 2003 after 3-wall play.

Abby's
5753 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45248

Attendance - Board members George Lehocky, David Kent, Bob Burkitt, Jim Krailler and Mike Reilly were present. Jack Dean and Bob Hiance were absent.

Review of Minutes - The minutes posted on the website (amended by the Board since initial publication) were approved.

Income / Expenditures / Current balance
George Coleman Memorial
Bruce Beimesch Memorial
Membership Report

David Kent
David Kent
David Kent
Jim Krailler

Income / Expenditures / Current balance - May expenses were donations (Bruce Beimesch, USHA Nationals raffle) and income received came from league fees and merchandise sales. Current balance of the GCHA checking account is $8875.99. 

George Coleman Memorial - The fund increased to $ 301.00. Mike Reilly reports that currently, Green Township is planting no new trees in Veterans' Park, but that this policy is scheduled to be reviewed by them soon. Mike also reports that we are on the list to have George's Korean War Veteran's flag flown at the park.

Bruce Beimesch Memorial - The Saint Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy sent a letter acknowledging the GCHA donation in Bruce's memory, and described some of Bruce's work for that organization. An acknowledgement card was also received from Bruce's family. Both letters were posted on a memorial page on the GCHA website.

Membership Report - Membership remains at 123, with no new members during the past month.

Reds Game
Legends Tournament
3 Wall Courts Update
Summer 3-Wall Doubles League, Veterans Park
Update, Larry Gray
Memorial Doubles Tournament

George Lehocky
George Lehocky
Mike Reilly
Jim Krailler
Jack Dean
Jack Prather / Board

Reds Game - George Lehocky provided the Board with a detailed financial report of this year's Reds outing. David Kent moved to reimburse George for the tickets provided gratis to friends of the GCHA, one ticket to Miami U. student Kevin Albertson and two tickets to Pat Carnes of the Central Parkway YMCA. The Board approved the motion.

Legends Tournament - George Lehocky asked that this item be removed from the Board agenda. Board members agreed unanimously.

3-Wall Courts Update - Mike Reilly reports that Green Township has declined to follow through on the suggestion to install a rinse shower in the area between the 3-wall courts and the sand volleyball court. There is an active proposal to build a new facility, including showers, in the lower parking lot of the Green Township facility, to accomodate needs of the maintenance workers; the township is willing to entertain a proposal for GCHA use of that facility, if approved.

Summer 3-Wall Doubles League, Veterans Park - Play continues in the summer league, with 6 teams in 2 divisions. A proposal was made by Mike Reilly to set up a second league, to start play in July. Members of the Board supported this idea. Jim Krailler will post a sign-up form on the web, solicit players, and set up the schedule for the league, presuming there is sufficient interest. Play will begin sometime in July.

Update, Larry Gray - Reports are that Larry's surgery has been successful and that he's currently in the recovery/healing process and expects to be back on the courts soon.

Memorial Doubles Tournament - Deferred. See Regional Report, below.

USHA Four-Wall Nationals
Caples 3-Wall
Columbus 3-Wall
World Handball Championships, Ireland

June 2nd - 8th
July 26th - 27th
August 9th - 10th
October 17th - 26th

USHA Four-Wall Nationals - Congratulations to all who went to East Lansing. Tournament results for local players included the following:

USHA National Award - Also in East Lansing, Ralph Weil received "USHA Person of the Year" award for his work with the collegiate program. The information has been posted on the GCHA website.

Caples 3-Wall - Spraying Systems (Glenn Laque), Advanced Mortgage (Tom Gilday), Longhorn Steakhouse (Jim Wohl), and Kids First Sports Club (Jeff Metzger) have all agreed to be major sponsors of the tournament, donating $250 each. Other sponsors include: Eckerlin Meats (Bob Hiance), WaterX (Rich Loflin), Welch Allyn (Carl Huether), and Moskowitz Brothers (Bob Moskowitz). Jim Krailler is the tournament director, with a promise of assistance from all members of the Board.

Columbus 3-Wall - News was received this past month that the tournament is scheduled to be held at Westgate Park on the 2nd weekend in August, 9th - 10th. Entry forms and information will be posted when available.

World Handball Championships, Ireland - To date, no Cincinnati players are committed to this tournament.

USHA Regional update
Other?

Jack Prather
Board

USHA Regional update - Jack Prather could not be present, but reported the following items:
Handballs - due to increased rubber and shipping costs, ball price is being increased by $1.00 per can. The case price will increase to accordingly, to $186 for 36 cans.) New price takes effect 9/1/03.
ACB Fundraising - USHA has severed ties this organization, after 18 months, due to lack of tangible progress on meeting their stated goal of raising $4.1 million for targetted programs.
Pro Stops - Due to financial constraints and lack of sponsorship, the USHA is expected to stage only four Pro Stops during the 2003/2004 season.
Masters Tournaments - San Diego has been selected for the 2004 Masters Singles championships, and either Chattanooga or Tucson will host the 2004 Masters Doubles championships. Cincinnati has placed itself in line as a possible 2005 site for one of these tournaments, or as an alternative site for 2004 should the need arise.

Other? -

Summer 3-Wall Doubles League, Veterans Park - see Old Business, above.

ShortLine - The summer issue of the ShortLine is scheduled for publication around July 1. Contents will include the Caples entry, information on the annual golf outing, the calendar, etc. Jim Krailler will collect the articles, post on the website and prepare originals for duplication and mailing.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date: Wednesday, July 9th, 7:30 pm
Location: Longhorn Steakhouse, Harrison Ave. @ I-74

Board

Open to all members