The January 2006 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, January 4th starting at approximately 7:30 pm.

Attendance - Board members George Lehocky, Jack Dean, Jim Krailler, Bob Burkitt, Greg Fite, and Will Straw were in attendance. Absent were David Kent, Dave Laxton, Chris Lazarovski, Mike Reilly and Ron Rosselot.

Corrections and additions to December 2005 minutes

Review of Minutes - The minutes of the December 2005 Board 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, in abstentia, presented a financial report showing the current balance of the GCHA checking account is $ 12,076.

The following is from an email from David, received prior to the meeting:

Adjusted bank balance is $12,076, having deducted all outstanding checks ($2,551) and money due Waycross for the QC ($1,811).  I've also attached the QC financial report.  It's not quite complete but the expenses are about 99% there.  It shows a loss of $864, assuming we collect the $550 in pledged sponsorships that have not come in.  In addition, Jim or Gary may have some additional funds for me that I've not accounted for.  Things to note on this financial report: We owe Waycross an additional $13/player that exceeds 60 (we had 84). Additional $312. We said we'd pay for soda if requested by players, et. al.  Additional $90. I'm not sure if Jim Wohl owes us Lunch Sponsor money which we split with UC. Jim Wohl does owe us $60 for three UC players but it's figured into the numbers. We had $300 in prize money donated back.

The Board hopes that the Queen City tournament financial details will be solidified, and completed, by the next Board meeting. Jack Dean will invite Gary Reece to the next Board meeting to wrap up the tournament.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reports that the current 2006 membership is at 78. A list of those who received a reminder mailing, without responding, was distributed to Board members for follow-up phone calls. Board members will follow up with a phone call to those who have yet to respond.

GCHA Mission and Vision Statements
Winter ShortLine
Red's Outing
Boys & Girls Club Program
CourtHouse Tournament
College Team Update

Ron Rosselot/Will Straw
Jim Krailler
George Lehocky
Board
Board
Greg Fite

GCHA Mission and Vision Statements - Another lengthy discussion centered around the proposed Mission Statement, with little progress.

Winter ShortLine - Deadline for the Winter issue of the ShortLine has been delayed until January 15th, for publication sometime in the first quarter.

Red's Tickets - George Lehocky has purchased 35 tickets for this spring's GCHA Reds outing. The Reds play the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 16th at 7:05 pm. Ticket price is $20.

Boys & Girls Club Program - The following email was received from Ralph Weil on 12/30/05

Happy New Year! In the new year we hope to bring a new program of handball to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. There was a start in 2005. From my prospective, it would be better to introduce the game of handball to the teenage group rather than the preteens. It's a matter of attention span. After the teenagers learn the game, they can help teach the younger players. Please call me or any of the men who are going to be mentors for this program. We are ready, willing, and able to help. Ralph Weil

Courthouse Tournament - This item was listed in error on the meeting agenda. (Apologies from Jim Krailler.)

College Team Update - Greg Fite had nothing to report.

Event

Dates

Tournament Schedule - Mario Dolciato has notified players via email that the State Championships have been moved to the Hall of Fame Fitness Center in Canton, Ohio. The tournament is still scheduled for February 17th - 19th (Fri. - Sun.) Jim Krailler reported that information and entry forms for this, and all area tournaments, will be posted or linked on the website as it becomes available.

Queen City Shootout - See Financial Report, above.

New Columbus Tournament - Steve Dykes email, received 1/4/06, reports that there will be a new 4 wall tournament in memory of a local handball hall-of-fame member, Charlie Nall.  They're setting it up as an end of 4 wall season tournament and hope that many or all of you will be able to attend.  It is April 7, 8, 9, the weekend before Easter, and will be at the Westerville Athletic Club north east of Columbus. 

Bob Caples Memorial 3-Wall Tournament - The dates were set for June 10-11 for the Caples 3-Wall Tournament, to be held at Veternas Park.

Other?

Board

Other - No new business.

 

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, February 1st, 2006; 7:30 pm

Location:
Watson Brothers BrewPub
Reed Hartman and Pfeiffer Roads
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242

Open to all members