The July 2006 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, July 12th, starting at approximately 7:00 pm.

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

Corrections and additions to June 2006 minutes

The minutes of the June 2006 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 reported a current balance $11,816.22 in the GCHA checking account. David also distributed a summary statement of income and expenses at the Caples 3-wall tournament. Even though Saturday's rain forced the tournament inside, with the accompanying court fees, the tournament did manage to have a positive net income of $ 64.80; this figure was later adjusted to $94.36 after final payments were determined. The financial report will be published on the website, in keeping with comments received on the member survey.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reported that new memberships received at the Caples Tournament bring the number of members to 109 for 2006.

Red's Outing
College Team Update
Member Survey
Tournament Team

George Lehocky
Greg Fite
David Kent
Greg Fite

Reds Outing - Even though the Reds lost to the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 16th, all concluded that the outing was another successful GCHA event. Thanks to George Lehocky for purchasing tickets and arranging this spring's Reds outing.

College Team Update - Jim Wohl has announced that he is leaving the area and will no longer be able to coach the UC Handball team. He has recruited Sam Ma to work with members of the team.

Member Survey - David Kent reported that twenty-six returns were received from the ninety-six surveys mailed to current members. David distributed a compiled summary to the Board at the July meeting. These results will be posted on the website. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding publication of the names of those who signed their returns. Some Board members felt that the list of names would lend credibility and respect to those results, while other Board members countered against publishing names, since it was not explicitly stated on the survey that this might happen. A motion to publish the names was made and seconded, and a vote was taken after discussion; 2 Board members voted to publish the names, while 5 Board members voted no. The motion did not carry.

Tournament Team - Willy Straw reported that plans are being made to hold team tournaments this upcoming year. The indoor event is tentatively slated to take place in Cincinnati, while the outdoor 3-wall event will be held in Maumee.

Event

Dates

Tournament Schedule - Jim Krailler reports that tournaments will be listed on the homepage of the website as they are received. The Bruno Yannie Memorial has been posted since the last Board meeting.

Other?

Board

Jim Wohl Party - Ron Rosselot is planning a going away / appreciation party for Jim Wohl on Wednesday, July 26, 2006. The party will be held at the Athletic Club @ Waycross.

3-Wall Courts - Bob Burkitt will fill spalls in floor.

3-Wall Court Improvements - Jim Krailler suggested that the GCHA seek cooperation from Green Township to solicit quotes for the following projects:

• Rinse shower centrally located between sand volleyball courts and handball courts, (preferred first option) or
• Rinse shower located in the restroom area
• Concrete slab, wall-finishing, some fencing or netting for 1-wall court(s) to be located at west side of 3-wall courts in Veterans Park.

Chris Lazarovski will approach Tony Upton for Green Township support for these projects and to help out with any of the proposal logistics. Mike Reilly volunteered to get estimate from Siefert for building slab.

Queen City Open Tournament - to be placed on next month's agenda. AmeriSuites is a possible sponsor.

GCHA Board Succession Planning - Also an item for the agenda of the next meeting.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, August 16th, 2006; 7:00 pm

Location:
Take Five

Open to all members