NEW ORLEANS LEAGUE TENNIS ASSOCIATION (NOLTA)

 

MINUTES of BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING, 12 January 1999

The meeting was held at the home of Maryanne Pranikoff, 1646 Joseph St., New Orleans, LA 70115 at 7:00 PM.

In attendance were Bill Pryor, Maria Newton, Maryanne Pranikoff, Walter Crook, Chuck Lody, Ilonka Band, David Band, and John Howell.

The meeting generally followed the prepared Agenda:
    1. The New Board of Directors – Introduction was dispensed with due to the absence of several members.
    2. The next Agenda item, "Review and revise the current Juniors Program Leadership," took up most of the discussion.

      3. Relative to "Need Replacement Juniors Chairman, Age Group Supervisors, coaches, directors, and other positions," the outcome was:

      - Maryanne Pranikoff suggested that the need for these positions be voiced at the Juniors playoffs at City Park on Saturday, January 16. But there needed to be a written description of the duties of the post we are attempting to fill. Maryanne and Walter agreed to prepare such a description. During this discussion, it was pointed out that ALL positions require Position Descriptions, and the request was made for each member of the Board of Directors to prepare a position description for the post held. (Chuck Lody)

    3. The Agenda Item, "Treasurer’s Report" was tabled, the Treasurer being absent from the meeting.
    4. Discuss the next NOLTA Bulletin: several items for the Bulletin were identified. Among these were listing of the NOLTA Calendar of Events passed out at the meeting. Ilonka Band pointed out an error in the date of the next Board of Directors meeting – actually to be held on February 2 vice the stated date of February 3. Another correction to the Calendar was the Men’s League Captain’s meeting, moved to February 21 from February 14. The time was also changed – from 7:00 PM to 3:00 PM, at Audubon Park.
    5. The Membership Report was tabled in the absence of the Membership member of the board.
    6. The discussion of Item 4, above included the start of the Women’s League, sufficiently addressing the item, "Firm up plans for Women’s League Winter Play."
    7. The discussion of Item 4, above included the start of the Men’s League, sufficiently addressing the item, "Begin planning for next Men’s League Season."
    8. Agenda Item "Report back on proposed Rivercenter Mixed League," got considerable discussion. The prognosis looks good for such a Winter Mixed League. Maryanne Pranikoff is to obtain information on pricing from Corey Clarke and report back to the Board. There had been no activity on this item since the last meeting, due to the holidays.
    9. "Begin planning for Summer Mixed Doubles League." This item was tabled due to the absence of the responsible board member, and due to the long-range nature of the item.
    10. Walter Crook reported to the Board on the status of Non-Profit Organization application. The State portion of the application has been approved, and NOLTA must now wait until mid-March for the Federal approval. Chuck Lody informed the Board that once the organization obtains this status, there are some rigid rules for the Treasurer to follow.
    11. Old Business was not discussed due to the lateness of the hour, and due also the imminent arrival of the Hostess’ houseguests from out of town.
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