The February 2006 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, Febuary 1st starting at approximately 7:30 pm.

Attendance - Board members Jack Dean, David Kent, Jim Krailler, Bob Burkitt, Greg Fite, Chris Lazarovski, Mike Reilly and Ron Rosselot and Will Straw were in attendance. Absent were George Lehocky and Dave Laxton. Gary Reece attended to help wrap up the Queen City Open.

Corrections and additions to January 2006 minutes

Review of Minutes - The minutes of the January 2006 Board meeting, as posted on the website, were approved.

Income / Expenditures / Current balance
Queen City Open Wrap-Up
Membership Report

David Kent
Gary Reece / Jim Wohl / Board
Jim Krailler

Income / Expenditures / Current balance - Treasurer David Kent presented a financial report showing the current balance of the GCHA checking account is $ 13,120.82.

Queen City Open - Some Adopt-a-lunch sponsor money (six donors) still needs to be collected. The total tournament was $659 over budget. The Board appproved covering the shortfall from the GCHA treasury. The suggestion was made for future years to adjust the prize money offered in some of the lower divisions if entries fall short. The entire Board expressed thanks to Gary Reece for running this years tournament. Gary announced that he will be out of town and unavailable for the 2006 Queen City.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reports that the current 2006 membership is at 97. A list of those who received a reminder mailing, without responding, was distributed to Board members for follow-up phone calls. Bill Spring was removed from the list, as he has moved from the area.

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

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

Winter ShortLine - Deadline for the Winter issue of the ShortLine passed with no articles submitted. Board members agreed to poll the membership at-large about the continuation of the ShortLine. Bob Burkitt volunteered to handle printed updates to those few members who have expressed a need for postal mailings.

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. Tickets are $20.

Boys & Girls Club Program - The following email was received from Ralph Weil on 1/23/06. The program is having problems, and probably will not need the $300 previously allocated.

Since I have not heard from any of the Athletic Directors about the handball program, I believe it is on the wait-and-see list. When you are ready to proceed with a handball program, please contact me or any of the other men who have offered to help. Ralph Weil

College Team Update - Paul Baker hosted 22 student players from UC, Miami, Dayton and Springboro on Saturday January 28th.

Madeira Courthous event -- Courthouse Handball and Fitness Center hosted a handball / raquetball event for Breast Cancer on last weeekend of January.

GCHA Mission and Vision Statements - Another lengthy discussion centered regarding the rationale behind the wording of the mission statement. Will Straw and Ron Rosselot will refine the proposed GCHA statements, and circulate to all Board members prior to the March meeting.

Event

Dates

Tournament Schedule - Jim Krailler reports that information about a new Columbus tournament and Indianapolis' Circle City tournament have been posted on the website.

Queen City Shootout - See Financial Report, above.

Bob Caples Memorial 3-Wall Tournament - Saturday, June 10th and Sunday, June 11th have been posted for the Bob Caples 3-Wall Tournament, to be held at Veternas Park. Tournament director. Jim Krailler volunteered to serve as the tournament director. At this point, no sponsors have been identified.

Other?

Board

Other

3-wall Work Day - Bob Burkitt has tentatively scheduled Saturday April 1st; 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for the annual 3-wall spring cleanup and repair date, weather permitting.

Glenn Laque - Ron Rosselot reports that Glenn's surgery, following a diagnosis of brain cancer, was successful, but doctors feel follow-up chemotherapy is required. Ron reports Glenn is in good spirits, with a very positive attitude, and that the GCHA can do nothing particular at this point.

Alma Dupps - Alma Dupps also had surgery recently. Jack Dean volunteered to handle some form of recognition for her.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, March 1st, 2006; 7:00 pm
(Courts available from 4:30 pm -- 6:30 pm)

Location:
Courthouse Handball and Fitness Center
8229 Camargo Road
Cincinnati, Ohio (Madeira)
513-271-3388

Open to all members