Minutes of the Club Meeting held on 1/25/03:

(Recorded by Robert D. White, EHC Secretary)

Note: The election meeting scheduled for mid October was canceled because all officer nominees were unopposed-- No election was necessary.

Members in attendance: Bob DeCecco, Robert F. White, Robert D. White, Sam Stafford, Buck Trott, Harvey hayes, ken Bickel, Jerry Eicher, Glenn Smith, Rod Chilcott, Sam Chilcott, Rich Kuchcinski, Chuck Burkett, Sally Siegel, Ruby Church, Tim Eicher, Joe Marschak (Requirements for quorum fulfilled).

The meeting was called to order at 3:05 PM by the President. The Secretary read the minutes from the previous meeting on 9/14/02. Bob DeCecco motioned to accept the minutes as read--Motion carried. The Treasurer read the financial report for the current period of 8/31/02 to 12/31/02. Tim Eicher motioned to accept the Treasurer's report as read-- Motion carried.

The Treasurer also presented 2003 budget estimate which showed a possible shortfall in expenses because we  had 12 less indoor members than the previous year.  However, the Treasurer did not feel that a dues increase was needed to cover the possible difference in income and expenses.

The League Director reported that the second half, Friday Night league was underway and was full.

The Vice-President/Publicity Director reported on the 38th Street expansion project and its impact on our property on Shunpike Road.

The President called to open the charter to new members.  Sam Stafford motioned to do so and that motion carried.

The following applicants were reviewed and then considered  for membership in the club:

Bruce Harvey, Chuck Delp, Scott McFadden, Jim Sheridan, Mark Watson, Joe Cesario, Phil Murawski, Bob Bryson and Charles E. Dunkle. 

All of these applicants were approved for membership in the club. 

Bob DeCecco motioned to close the charter to accept new members-- motion carried.

The president formed a tournament committee that is to address all issues concerning tournaments with special emphasis on organizing and running the annual Eastern National Tournament.  The committee is to consist of all club officers plus the following volunteer members:  Sally Siegel, Rod Chilcott, Ruby Church and Harvey Hayes.

Old Business:

The motion concerning term limits of officers was discussed briefly and then, once again tabled until the next meeting.

Ed Kuchcinski's motion for free pop and beer at meetings failed.

New Business:

Keith Feltenberger phoned in a motion during the meeting which suggested lighting improvements for the indoor courts.  the motion was not seconded and was therefore dropped.

Harvey Hayes motioned to adjourn the meeting at 5:20 PM-- motion carried.

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