The May 2005 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, May 4th, starting at approximately 7:00 pm.

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

Corrections and additions to April 2005 minutes

Review of Minutes - The minutes of the previous meeting, as posted on the website, were approved.

Income / Expenditures / Current balance
Membership Report

David Kent
Jim Krailler

Income / Expenditures / Current balance - Treasurer David Kent presented the financial report. The current balance of the GCHA checking account is $15,874.20. David also presented a financial report showing a projected net income from the USHA Masters at $5,035. Of that, as detailed in the Hall of Fame solicitation letter, any overage would be returned to that organization for future use; the amount of that contribution will be $1,260. Other ideas for disbursement of the income were discussed, with final determination to be made at a future date.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reports that the 2005 roster remains at 134 members, a record high for recent years.

USHA National Masters Singles; Cincinnati, OH
Waycross Leagues
Collegiate Handball Teams
Reds Outing Update
ShortLine

Jack Prather
Paul Baker
Jim Krailler
George Lehocky
Jim Krailler

USHA National Masters Singles - See Treasurer's Report.

Waycross Leagues - League play has ended for both the singles and doubles leagues.

Collegiate Handball Teams - Jim Wohl reports that some of the UC team members will be in town during the summer, and he plans to bring them to the 3-wall courts to introduce them to the game.

Reds Outing - George Lehocky has secured 30 tickets in the right field bleachers for the Friday, June 17th game between the Reds and the Atlanta Braves. Tickets are $20 each, available on a first-served basis.

ShortLine - Item inadvertently left on Old Business agenda from last month.

Event

Dates

Caples 3-Wall Memorial - Saturday and Sunday, June 25th and 26th have been established as the tournament dates. Jack Dean has volunteered to seek out people willing to handle the various tournament activities. George Lehocky reports having had a dream in which Bob Caples told him that the memorial tournament should definitely be held. Subsequently, George volunteered to be the tournament director. George will solicit sponsors. Jim Krailler will develop the webpage for information and an on-line entry, as well as develop a printed form to be posted and mailed. Jack Dean has volunteered to make all arrangements for the tent. George is also working on the food, shirts, awards, etc.

 

Bruce Beimesch Memorial Golf Outing
Member Survey
Summer InterCity 3-Wall League
Basketball Hall of Fame Induction
ShortLine Deadline
Other?

Board
Jim Krailler
Jim Krailler
George Lehocky
Jim Krailler
Board

Bruce Beimesch Memorial Golf Outing - Mary Beth Beimesch did send information about the annual Bruce Beimesch Memorial Golf Outing, with proceeds benefitting the St. Vincent dePaul Community Pharmacy. This announcement was followed just a few days later by a cancellation notice.

Member Survey - Jim Krailler proposed that the GCHA post an online member survey, to gather input for the incoming 2006 Board. All GCHA events would be listed, asking members opinion about how important the event is to the organization, and how often they attend each of the annual events. Opinions could also be solicited about the makeup of the Board, the amount in the current treasury, membership dues, etc. Jim will develop the survey, and bring a draft to a future board meeting.

Summer InterCity 3-Wall League - Mark McCoy and Steve Dykes have proposed a summer league, with teams representing Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus and Cincinnati. Play would be held on Saturdays in the various cities. More details will follow if there's enough interest in the idea.

GCHA Summer 3-Wall League - GCHA is contemplating a 3-wall league, but needs someone to volunteer to be the league director. A posting was suggested to have members sign up now, if interested. Matches will start sometime after the next Board meeting, June 1. As in past years, an A and a B league is suggested. There will only be one round of matches, with a playoff of teams #1 and #2 in the standings for the championship . A $10/person entry fee would cover expenses of an end-of-league party and awards, to be announced later.

Basketball Hall of Fame Induction - John Love has asked that notification be posted for the Cincinnati Basketball Hall of Fame inductions ceremony, as two handball players are set for induction: Joe Nuxhall and Al Sicking, from the Central Parkway YMCA and University of Dayton basketball team.

ShortLine Deadline - The deadline for the Spring edition of the ShortLine is June 15th, with publication deadline of July 1, 2005.

Other -

DVD Sales - Jim Krailler announced that DVD copies of the two finals, videotaped by the Waycross Community Media group, are now available. Featured matches, on separate discs, are the 45+ finals between David Steinberg and Scott Kelly, and the 50+ finals matching Roger Berry with Danny Carrillo. Copies are $5.00 each to cover expenses. An order form is posted on the website.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, June 1st, 2005; 7:00 pm

Location:
Take Five

Open to all members