The September 2006 GCHA Board meeting was held on Wednesday, September 13th, 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, and Will Straw were in attendance. Absent were Ron Rosselot, Dave Laxton.

Corrections and additions to August 2006 minutes

The minutes of the August 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 13,135.22 in the GCHA checking account.

Membership Report - Jim Krailler reported that the number of members for 2006 is currently 110. The 2007 Membership Drive will begin at the Annual Fall Meeting and Member Appreciation Night.

Golf Outing
Fall Meeting / Member Appreciation Night
Team Tournament
3-Wall Court Maintenance
3-Wall Court Improvements
Board Succession Planning
UC Handball Team

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

Golf Outing - The 2006 event, the 20th Annual GCHA Golf Outing, is schedule for September 15th. Paul Baker is again organizing the event.

Fall Meeting - Agenda items were solicited for the Fall Meeting. David Kent will present a financial report, and Jim Krailler will report on the GCHA membership drive. The proposed 2007 Board slate will be presented to the membership for ratification. (see below) Bob Burkitt asked to present a prize drawing for Hoxworth Blood Centerdonors who have contributed using the HDB "handball" designation.

It has been proposed to the Board that there be a Sports Memorabilia sale at Fall meeting, with proceeds benefitting Queen City. After discussion of the results of previous year, it was decided not to pursue such a sale.

GCHA Board Succession Planning - A notice will be placed on the website seeking volunteers to serve on the board, and open nominations will be accepted at the Fall Meeting. The slate of officers to be presented at the meeting is:

• David Kent, President
• Jack Dean, Vice-President
• Ron Rosselot, Treasurer
• Jim Krailler, Secretary/WebMaster
• At-Large: Bob Burkitt, Greg Fite, Chris Lazarovski, Mike Reilly, and Will Straw

Team Tournament - Will Straw reported that no progress has been made on the establishment of team tournaments.

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 on either item since last Board meeting.)

During the month, Bob Burkitt met with Mike Schaffer, Parks Field Supervisor for Green Township, to discuss the following:

• Uneven surface between court floor and apron. Would need a concrete grinder to smooth. (Subsequently handled by Green Township.)
• Divots on floors and wall. Burkitt will patch wall spalls.
• Drainage near Court #1
• Concrete bench, to replace composite bench
• Drinking fountain in area, to be shared by soccer, volleyball and handball.
• Rinse shower, to be shared by volleyball and handball
• One-wall court, on west wall

Bob reports that these items seem reasonable to the township, but need further investigation and planning. Bob Burkitt will approach Jeff Olsen about the possibility of preparing CAD drawings. Other items are awaiting response from Green Township.

UC Handball Team - Sam Ma is now the UC handball team coach.

City Tournament - Will Straw proposed that the Board consider resurrecting the City tournament, with participation limited to local players only. The idea will be discussed at a future Board meeting.

Event

Dates

World Handball Championships - Ralph Weil's 75+ slam at the Worlds Tournament has been posted to the website.

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. Sponsors will be solicited at the Golf Outing and/or the Annual meeting.

Other?

Board

Other -

Publicity Committee - Ralph Weil has voiced a suggestion that the Board establish a publicity committee, charged with promoting handball via the local press and news outlets. The Board will seek a volunteer committee chair at the Fall Meeting and in a posting on the website.

Next
Meeting

Scheduled date:
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006; 7:00 pm

Location:
TBD

Open to all members