The August 2006 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, August 16th, starting at approximately 7:00 pm.

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

Corrections and additions to July 2006 minutes

The minutes of the July 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 of $11,816.22 in the GCHA checking account.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reported that one new membership has been received since the last meeting. The number of members is currently 110 for 2006.

Member Survey
Team Tournament
3-Wall Court Maintenance
3-Wall Court Improvements
Board Succession Planning
UC Handball Team

David Kent / Board
Will Straw
Bob Burkitt
Chris Lazarovski / Mike Reilly
Board
Board

Member Survey - Jim Krailler reports that the survey results have been posted on the website. David Kent pointed out that the Caples tournament financial report was published on the website, and that the ShortLine has been resurrected as a format for member news. Articles are in preparation on some of the newer players and GCHA members.

Team Tournament - Will 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.

3-Wall Courts - Bob Burkitt reported that he still intends to fill the spalls on the floors of the 3-wall courts. He also is attempting to meet with George Schaeffer of the Green Township parks.

3-Wall Court Improvements - At July's Board meeting, 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, and 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 an estimate from the Siefert company for installing a slab for one-wall. (No progress since last Board meeting.)

GCHA Board Succession Planning - Current board members expressed desire to solicit new members to fill slots on the Board. A tentative slate of officers for the new year was proposed, and will be discussed by those affected.

UC Handball Team - It was reported that the UC team will not receive $3,000 in funding from Student Sports Association due to missed deadlines. Ron Rosselot offered to contact Bert Huether for additional information. Will Straw volunteered to contact Sam Ma and Mark to invite them to the next GCHA meeting for an update.

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.

Queen City Open Tournament - AmeriSuites is a possible sponsor. Greg Fite proposed a major prize to be raffled off on Saturday evening, with the stipulation that the selected winner "must be present to win." Jack Dean volunteered to be the tournament director.

"Adopt a Lunch" Solicitation
Other?

Jim Krailler
Board

USHA 3-Wall Nationals "Adopt a Lunch" solicitation - Jim Krailler reports that the GCHA has been invited to participate at the $100 level to the Toledo Handball Club's "Adopt A Lunch" program at this year's tournament. The unimous opinion was to make a donation to the program in support of regional handball activities.

Golf Outing - The 2006 event will be the 20th Annual GCHA Golf Outing, and Paul Baker has expressed an interest in trying to make it a special event. Board discussion centered around Paul's contribution to the GCHA by organizing the outing annually. The board voted unanimously to pursue providing a $10 discount for GCHA members only, deducted from the $70 fee. Coolers left over from last year's annual meeting will be presented as prizes. The Board also approved funds to provide a keg of beer ($200 maximum) for the event. The idea of using a handball, rather than a golf ball, on one of the holes be investigated and incorporated into the event.

Fall Party - It was proposed that the Annual Fall Meeting and Member Appreciation Party be held on October 9th at the Athletic Club @ Waycross. George Lehocky suggested a toiletry bag, with GCHA logo, be presented to those in attendance. These were accepted by the board, and George will pursue making the arrangements.

City Tournament - Will Straw proposed resurrecting the City tournament, with participation limited to local players only.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, September 13th, 2006; 7:00 pm

Location:
Take Five Bar & Grill
6957 Harrison Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45247
513-353-0308

Open to all members