3-Wall
Court Maintenance - Bob Burkitt presented the following written
report to the Board.
| Saturday,
April 17 was the scheduled workday for the 3-wall courts and although
minimal work was performed everyone who attended had a good time
as reported (anonymously) on the website. Although the courts
survived the Winter with little damage some work remains to be
done to keep them in top condition: |
- Contractors recommend
caulking of the joints between the floors and walls
Status: Material sufficient for one court has been purchased,
ready to apply
Issues: None
Plan: Time and help permitting
- Contractors recommend
sealing court surfaces to repel water
Status: Material readily available and expenditure approved
Issues: Possible change in playing characteristics – contractors
deny change.
Plan: One court to be sealed and tested.
- Repainting of
lines
Status: Material available, to be done where needed prior
to Caples – RBB
Issues: None
Plan: Time permitting
- Weeds at fence
line
Status: To be sprayed with weedkiller – material donation
- RBB
Issues: None
Plan: As required
- Shrubs near
court steps
Status: Township planted decorative shrubs near court steps
Issues: Lack of water – suggest using discarded ice and water
on plants
- Bulletin board
Status: Seeking donation
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3-Wall
Court Shelter -
The general feeling is that Green Township is more interested in developing
other parks, and that adding to Veterans' Park is not high on the
Green Township priority list. There is continued talk about the township
building a facility near their maintenance garage area which will
house bathrooms and showers for their workers. The township has offered
sharing that facility with the players if the project is completed.
For the time being, this item will be dropped from the Board agenda.
Ohio Hall
of Fame - No further progress was reported. As a result,
Mike Reilly volunteered to contact John Love and attempt to establish
a timeline for Cincinnati-area nominations. This particular topic
sparked a lively discussion regarding the merits of "honoring
the old guys" versus other support activities geared toward younger
players.
Reds Game
- (repeated) George Lehocky has acquired tickets for the Reds versus
the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, July 27th. Right field bleacher
tickets will cost $15 and the event will be publicized on the website
and in the ShortLine.
Summer
3-wall league - Teams were paired at the May Board Meeting,
with play to begin on Wednesday, May 12th.
Hoxworth Blood
Drive - Bob Burkitt suggested that the Hoxworth logo be included
on the Caples shirts. Jim Krailler will include the logo, presuming
it can fit in with the overall design of the shirt.
Bruce Beimesch
Memorial - The Board voted unanimously to have the GCHA donate
$100 to sponsor a hole at this benefit golf outing, sponsored by the
the St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy. Information has been posted
on the website and in the Spring ShortLine for members to participate.
Skip Dixon, Grant Kirby, Don Schilling and George Morano will be representing
the GCHA.
Irish Handball Tour, Ireland Deux Trip - Irene
Trunick continues to work on the specific dates, itinerary and prices
for the Ireland trip.
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