Winter 2007 - Ventura

Winter 2007
A Fine Look Back... (continued from page 1)
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an event online and the event coordinator can then get a package printed out
prior to the event that covers the
applicants, court reservations, and
match format. We could eventually
allow for payments online and coordinate payments with the city for the court
reservation and lights. This would
eliminate the need to handle cash at the
tennis center and would also allow for
better integration with the city.
Well I have used up too much space and
will hear it from Tim Waite, but I do
want to thank everyone for great times
and great memories. I look forward to
the continued success of the VTC
through 2007 and I am also looking
forward to when our house is completed and I am out on the courts
playing tennis.
– Bob Martin
President
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Fine
Look
Back...
Bob Martin
I recently notified
the Ventura Tennis
Club Board of Directors that I am
resigning as president and from the
board. As you may imagine, it was NOT
an easy decision and I had discussed it
many times with Akemi and other
members.
look back over the past few years
and we have seen many great things
happen with the VTC. The club has
grown quite a bit and the events are very
popular and exciting. I have to thank
our present (and past) board members
for much of the success. The present
members are Al Beridon, Linda Forsyth,
Tim Waite, and Dave Redmond. It is
only through their continued volunteer
efforts that insures the success of the
VTC. Nelson Emery is also an excellent
advocate for the VTC and has helped us
immensely with the good relationship
we have with the city. Other people who
have volunteered their time and are
much appreciated are Andy Hoerer, Kent
Bodin, Mark Hancock, Chuck Holstrom,
and of course my wife Akemi.
VTC President
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Ventura CA 93006
TENNIS CLUB
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Commission will strongly recommend
to the City Council to move ahead with
the project. It is at this point that we
will be asking our members to get
involved to either write letters, make
calls, or to collect contri-butions in
order to make this a reality.
astly, I feel it is important that we
automate some of our manual
procedures that burden our volunteers.
We should be able to get a web based
application going that will allow our
members to keep their personal
information online, such as contact
numbers, e-mail address, USTA level,
and the type of events to be notified of.
Of course, your information will be
restricted by authentication and strict
confidentiality policies such as those
used by financial institutions. Other
functions could include event automation whereas a member can sign up for
e-mail: venturatennis@sdnweb.com
www.venturatennisclub.com
s for the future, I personally see
some hurdles for the club in order
to continue in the mode we have
enjoyed in the past. As you all know, we
can get farther with participation and
monies when it comes to working with
our local city. We just voted to increase
the yearly dues to $30 from $25, which
it has been for so many years. I want
you all to know that any financial
expenditures are allowed only with the
consensus from the board, properly
noted in the minutes, and presented in
a financial report at each meeting. All
members are welcome to the meetings
and are encouraged to participate.
e need four more courts at
Camino Real Park, and I am
hoping that we can maintain enough
momentum from last year to see some
significant movement this year. Rumor
has it that the Parks and Recreation
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Plan to Attend...
Board of Directors Elections
Thursday • February 22nd
Santino’s Restaurant
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ll members of the Ventura Tennis Club are invited to Santino’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. in order to vote on our new Board of Directors.
The Board positions to be determined are President, Vice President,
Treasurer, Social Director, Web Director and Newsletter Editor.
Nominees for these positions are:
Heidi Benzinger
Kent Bodin
Bob Carson
Ernie Coates
Jeanette Emrick
Linda Forsyth
Mark Hancock
Andy Hoerer
Carl Koch
Please
R.S.V.P...
Linda Forsyth
805.339.0801
or e-mail:
linda1602@aol.com
Marlayn Morrison
Dave Redmond
“Skinny Mike”
Dick Story
Lester Tong
Mae Tong
Tim Waite
Jim Whitney
Leonard Young
A Look Back at Ventura Tennis Club in 2006...
2007 Winter Schedule
at Camino Real Park:
Date/Time
Event/Event Director
SUN FEB 18
MIXED DOUBLES LADDER FORMING
2 PM
Linda Forsyth 339-0801
[FEB 24 & 25]
VCJTA NOVICE SINGLES & DOUBLES
SUN MAR 4
MIXED DOUBLES MIXER
2 PM
Linda Forsyth 339-0801
SAT MAR 10
WOMEN’S SINGLES SPRING TOURNAMENT
2 PM
Al Beridon 642-1692
SUN MAR 11
MEN’S SINGLES SPRING TOURNAMENT
2 PM
Chuck Holmstrom 644-2475
[SAT MAR 24]
VC Men’s vs. Saddleback & SBCC
SAT MAR 31
WOMEN’S DOUBLES SPRING TOURNAMENT
2 PM
Linda Forsyth 339-0801
SUN APR 1
MEN’S DOUBLES SPRING TOURNAMENT
2 PM
Bob Martin 701-3182
NOTE: All dates and times are subject to change.
Please verify all tournaments by visiting us at
www.venturatennisclub.com.
[NON-VTC EVENTS]