BOARD MEETING:
The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m. by President, Ernie Lane. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Executive Director, Dick Davis.
Secretary, Marian Eising read the roll call. A quorum was met with 16 members present. The Minutes of the January 9, 2010 meeting were distributed and are on the web site. President Lane asked if there were any corrections to those minutes and there being done, they were accepted as presented.
Treasurer, Glenda Fleming, read her report. The balance as of February 17, 2010 is $4,070.27. Treasurer’s report on file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
The following cards were sent during the period of April 21, 2009 to February 9, 2010: Get Well - Harry Fleming, VOY; Joe Staver, FH; Ralph Francis, TW; Dave Alexander, VOY; Geri Zimmerman, TE; Harvey Grunwald, TE; Frank Rogers, TE; and Marilyn Kuno, TE. A sympathy card was sent to Mrs. Joe Staver, FH.
REGISTRAR: Pat Lane advised us that we have 402 people registered. She also told us that among the hand-outs are Team Captain Registration Forms. Pat will be available to receive them until April 15. Thereafter they should be sent to Yvonne Hulke. Yvonne will not be available in June or July. Registration must be in by October 1.
HALL OF FAME: Charlie Garrett told us that new Hall of Fame procedures at the State meeting will follow the past practice with exception to a change in the number of nominees being allowed due to the “bubble” effect in our state for qualified members to the ASA Hall of Fame. This is to be a short term fix to be voted on at the March 6 meeting. We have nine nominations this year.
REFERENCE BOOKS: Charlie Garrett told us that he updates the Reference Books every year posting new information and changes during the year. Please turn in your reference book at today’s meeting.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE REPORT: Ron Johnson reported that a recap is being handed out and the committee thanks those that attended the January meeting for their input. Lots of good ideas were generated and hopefully some of them, if used, will help build up the District 2 membership.
SUMMER PROGRAM: Dick Davis reported that he has sent out flyers on e-mail and that the Summer Program will start on Monday, April 12, for five weeks on Mondays and then a play off. Dick also told us that Charlie has sent out flyers for the Tournament of Champions to be held on Wednesday, March 10. He told us that 45 people are eligible to play in this tournament.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
DISTRICT SCHEDULE FOR NEXT SEASON: President Lane called our attention to a handout for the Tentative District Schedule for next season. He called our attention to the first District 2 Board Meeting and League Meeting, which will be on November 3, at Trails West , and the Leagues start playing on November 5. The Tournament of Champions will be March 9-11. President Lane also asked for a volunteer to be the director of the Pro-Am Tournament for next season.
TOURNAMENT RESULTS: Ron Johnson gave us the results of the Senior Olympics Tournament held at RCW on January 25-26.
Men’s Singles held at RCW: Gold Medal Winners: John Pretty, RCW; Don Maul, RCW; Don Higer, GV; Paul Jeppesen, TE. Silver Medal Winners: Sam Stepheson, TW; Adrian Utrup, RCW; Barry Tompkins, RCW; Fred Goebel, RCW. Bronze Medal Winners: Mike McNierney, WW; Bob Charlot, RCW, Norbert Schlihgen, CC; Don Krenke, DP.
Women’s Singles held at RCW: Gold Medal Winners: Marilyn Shelton, RCW; Gen Brabender, RCW. Silver Medal Winners: Marian Eising, RCW; Audrey Rogers, RCW. Bronze Medal Winners: Jeannine Streck, RCW, Donna Utrup, RCW.
The Doubles were cancelled due to weather.
President Lane gave us the winners from the other tournaments played since January 1. ASA District 2 Split Singles Winners held at Far Horizons Tucson Village on January 11-13:
Championship Division: Men: Fred Neumann, TE, 1st Place, Bob Charlot, RCW, 2nd Place, Don Maul, RCW, 3rd Place, Peter Palko VOY, 4th Place. Women: Marian Eising, RCW, 1st Place, Shirley Lessnau, FHE, 2nd Place, Jenny Honigford, FHE, 3rd Place, Elaine Bryck, FHTV, 4th Place.
Consolation Division: Men: Leo Dodd, VOY, 1st Place, Ron Johnson, RCW, 2nd Place, Frank Shelton, RCW, 3rd Place, Dave Stowell, CC, 4th Place. Women: Annette Hayes, FHE, 1st Place, Wanda Gear, FHTV, 2nd Place, Karen Edal, VOY, 3rd Place, Lois Rellich, VOY, 4th Place.
ASA State Split Singles Tournament held in District 5, Sun City, January 18-19. District 2 brought home the gold and silver. Winners were: Ladies Arizona Shuffleboard Champion, Jackie Odermann, CW. Fred Neuman, TE, placed 3rd in Men’s Championship. Arizona Shuffleboard Men’s State Consolation winner was Leo Dodd, VOY. Arizona Shuffleboard Women’s State Consolation Winner was Pat Lane, TE. (Pat was the only participant in the tournament to win all her games.
District 2 Any Doubles Tournament held at Tucson Estates on February 8-9, with 64 entries in tournament: Championship Division Winners: Corky Klein and Dick Dowler, TE, 1st Place. Ron Johnson and Bob Charlot, RCW, 2nd Place. Yvonne Hulke, DP and Dick Davis, RCW, 3rd Place, Jack Rathwell and Fred Neumann, TE, 4th Place
Consolation Division winners: Men: Ralph Francis and Susan Roach, TW, 1st Place, Shirley Lessnau, FHE and Mac McFarlin, RCW, 2nd Place, Larry Winn and Steve Zorns, VOY, 3rd Place, Marilyn and Frank Shelton, RCW, 4th Place.
Valentine Prize Cash Tournament held at Tucson Estates on February 15-16: Championship: Lee Edal, 1st Place, $76; Paul Richardson, 2nd Place, $57; Peter Palko, 3rd Place, $38, Charles Garrett, 4th Place, $19. Consolation: Adrian Utrup, RCW, 1st Place, $62; Karen Edal, VOY, 2nd Place, $47; Wayne Sager, RCW, 3rd Place, $31; Marilyn Shelton, RCE, 4th Place, $16.
Prize money to be distributed included donations from Rincon West, Voyager, Tucson Estates and an anonymous donator.
LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: President Lane announced the League Championship teams: Navajo League: VOY Dust Devils; Papago League: TE Cougars; Pueblo League: TE Panthers; Yaqui League: CW Comancheros; Zuni League: TW Rattlers 3. President Lane also announced that there would be a post-league meeting after this meeting to talk about the set up for the team playoffs.
DISTRICT LEAGUE TEAM PLAYOFF TOURNAMENT: President Lane advised us that the District League Team Playoff will be held at Far Horizons Tucson Village on February 24-25.
STATE LEAGUE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS: District 2 is hosting the State League Championships on March 1-2 at Tucson Estates if Voyager wins and at Voyager if Tucson Estates wins.
STATE BOARD MEETING AT CASA GRANDE: The State Board Meeting, where we will be talking about the Hall of Fame, will be held at Casa Grande, at Palm Creek, at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 6.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
TOURNAMENT FEES FOR NEXT SEASON: After discussion it was decided to leave the tournament fees as is for this coming season.
NEW BUSINESS:
ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR 2010-2011 SEASON:
President Lane advised us that we do not have a full slate of officers for the 2010-2011 season as Leo Dodd, acting Chair of the Nominating Committee was not available for the meeting. Dave Alexander, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, just returned home from an extended stay in the hospital. Three people have decided not to serve again next season: Marian Eising, Secretary, Bob Reihl, 1st Vice-President and Ron Johnson, 2nd Vice-President. After discussion on how to report our slate of officers to the State, it was decided to try nominations from the floor. None were forthcoming. People to fill these positions will have to be found before April. President Lane thanked Marian, Ron and Bob for their service.
OPEN DISCUSSION ON GOOD OF THE ORDER: Pat Lane talked to us regarding tournament participation and in particular the Valentine Prize Cash Tournament. She pointed out that we had 28 people enter that tournament and the thinking might be that all the old, good players would win. Pat pointed out that three people from RCW, who have only played for two years won in this tournament.
President Lane thanked RCW for hosting this meeting and for the setting up and cookies, etc.
There will not be a shuffleboard banquet this season.
Glenda Fleming won the 50/50 drawing.
Our next District 2 meeting will be on Wednesday, November 3, at Trails West, at 2:00 p.m.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Mary Alice Stroud and seconded by Dwight Diltz to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed and the meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted, Marian Eising, Secretary
DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEETING
HELD AT FAR HORIZONS TUCSON VILLAGE
January 9, 2010
PRE-MEETING: Drawing was held for the District 2 Split Singles Tournament at Far Horizons Tucson Village, January 11-12.
BOARD MEETING: The meeting was called to order at 2:00 p.m., by President, Ernie Lane, and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Executive Director, Dick Davis.
Secretary, Marian Eising read the Roll Call. A quorum was met with 14 voting members present. A motion was made by Pat Lane and seconded by Jackie Odermann to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the November 4, 2009 meeting and accept them as distributed. Motion passed.
Treasurer, Glenda Fleming read her report. Treasurer’s report on file.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
SUNSHINE LADY: No report. We were advised that the new Sunshine Lady will be Karen Edal.
REGISTRAR: Pat lane advised us that we have 394 members.
HALL OF FAME: We were advised that Gail Garrett is eligible for the Hall of Fame and her name , along with Charlie Garrett’s name will be submitted.
BLUE BOOK: No report.
President Lane advised us that Dave Alexander, the Nomination Committee Chairman, will be looking for nominees for any open offices for next season.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE: Pat Lane spoke to us, representing the Special Committee assigned to review the future of District 2 Shuffleboard. This committee is co-chaired by Ron Johnson and Leo Dodd, and includes Pat , Don Stroud and Bill Madson. The committee previously asked for our input. Pat, through flip-charts gave us the committee’s thoughts and asked for our input in four categories regarding obtaining new members for shuffleboard. The four categories were: Recruit, Retain, Revitalize and Reward. Many new ideas were talked about in each category.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT:
STATE BOARD MEETING: President Lane discussed changes made regarding Hall of
Fame qualification requirements. He also discussed increasing ASA membership dues starting next season. How this will impact our District 2 fees for next season will be discussed later under new business.
TOURNAMENTS: Tournament results since our last meeting.
Turkey Classic, held at Voyager:
Championship Consolation
1st Ron Johnson (RCW) 1st Paul Jespersen (TE)
2nd Paul Richardson (TE) 2nd Yvonne Hulke (DP)
3rd Bill Felsing (VOY) 3rd Bob Charlot (RCW)
4th Peter Palko (VOY) 4th Dick Davis (RCW)
Yuletide Tournament held at Rincon West
Championship
1st Sam Stephenson (TW) and Lois Reilich (VOY)
2nd Dean Livingston (VOY) and Sharon Lyle (VOY)
3rd Jim and Lucy Horoho (RCW)
4th Buck Brents and Glenda Fleming (VOY)
Consolation
1st Ron Johnson (RCW) and Annette Hayse (FHE)
2nd Ernie and Pat Lane (TE)
3rd Dick Davis (RCW) and Yvonne Hulke (DP)
4th Jack Rathwell and Mary Gray (TE)
ASA Qualifier for the US International Team for the International Tournament to be held in Germany the first week of August, 2010. Three men participated at Voyager.
1st Chuck Crouse (Mesa) District 1
2nd Dean Livingston (Tucson) District 2
3rd Stan Peters (Yuma) District 3
District 2 Qualifier for ASA State Singles Championship, held January 5 at Copper Crest
Championship Consolation
Fred Neuman (TE) Leo Dodd (VOY)
Jackie Odermann (CW) Pat Lane (TE)
State Championship Tournament will be held in Sun City (District 5) on January 18-19.
FUTURE TOURNAMENTS:
District 2 PRO/AM tentatively scheduled for for February 2-4.
District 2 ANY DOUBLES, February 8-11 at Tucson Estates.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS;
At our last meeting in November of 2009, Notice of Motions were presented for member consideration and voted upon at this January, 2010 meeting. A copy of said proposed motions is attached hereto. Each motion was discussed with “pros” and “cons” duly noted.
Motion No. 1. By Pat Lane. After a discussion, The motion was amended : where it read “not to exceed seven (7) members at $50 each” to read “not to exceed eight (8) members at $50 each”. The motion was seconded by John McMahon and the motion was passed as amended.
Motion No. 2 By Pat Lane. During the discussion Pat told us that the proposed new tournament had been approved by the State and if approved by our voting members would be held on February 15-17 at Tucson Estates. She also showed us what percentage winners could win based on number of people participating. The motion was seconded by Annette Hayse and the motion was passed.
Motion No. 3. Motion withdrawn. This motion refers to the Pro-Am Tournament and confusion seems to lie in the definition of an Amateur. Pat withdrew her original motion. After a discution a motion was made by Pat Lane : that the definition of an Amateur would be the following: “An amateur is a person who has never won a trophy in a District 2 sanctioned tournament or Summer Program Phase 1 and 3”. The motion was seconded by John McMahon and was passed.
Motion No. 4. This motion was presented for our consideration by Dick Davis. After discussion it was agreed to try this procedure for this season, it was seconded by Pat Lane and passed.
NEW BUSINESS;
FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2010 - 2011
It was noted that our fee schedule for membership has not been raised since 2001. It was also noted that instead of giving 50 cents to the State, next season we will be required to give the State $1.00 for each of our members. After discussion, a motion was made by Annette Hayse and seconded by Don Stroud, that we would raise our membership from $3.50 to $4.00. Motion passed.
Something to be considered for our next meeting is whether we should raise our tournament fees.
Ron Johnson advised us that there was an error in the book for the Senior Olympics and the men’s singles would still be played at Rincon West and not Sun Flower.
The winner of the 50/50 drawing was Bill Marcus, of Tucson Meadows.
Our next meeting , which will include election of officers, will be, FRIDAY, February 19, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Rincon West.
Meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:Marian Eising, Secretary
Minutes accepted
DISTRICT 2 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
HELD AT TRAILS WEST
November 4, 2009
LEAGUE MEETING
Members were welcomed by President Ernie Lane. The Registrar distributed the Team Packets to the Captains. League and Schedule Explanations were made and President Lane and Past-President Alexander advised the League Captains of their duties and responsibilities. A President and Vice-President were elected by the Captains of each League. The results of said election are:
NAVAHO LEAGUE; Annette Hayse, FHE, President and Clare Jenkins, TE, Vice-President
PAPAGO LEAGUE: Bill Madson, FHE, President and Ralph Francis, TW, Vice-President
PUEBLO LEAGUE; Wayne Evans, TE, President and Ron Eising, RCW, Vice-President
YAQUI LEAGUE; Bob Munns, DP, President and Gary Gifford, MV, Vice-President
ZUNI LEAGUE; Lavone Shell, TW. President and Mike McNierney, WW, Vice-President
The Secretary recorded the above-named officers on the roll call and voting park reps were determined and added to the roll call.
PARK REPS: Jackie Oderman, CW, Duane Stevenson, FHTV, Dwight Diltz, RCE, Hobie Crawford, FHC, and Bill Marcus, TM.
The Blue Books (District 2 Rules & Procedures) were assigned by Charlie Garrett.
BOARD MEETING
The meeting was called to order and the International Pledge of Allegiance was led by Past-President David Alexander.
Secretary Marian Eising read the Roll Call. A quorum was met. President Ernie Lane asked that certain portions of the minutes of the last meeting of February 21, 2009 be read. The Old Business and New Business Sections of said report were read. A motion was made by President Lane and seconded by Ron Johnson that the minutes be accepted as read. Motion passed.
Treasurer, Glenda Fleming advised us that, as of October 30, 2009, we have $3,799.50 in our treasury.
President Lane introduced our District 2 Officers and also Committee Chairmen and Appointees. A copy of same is attached to these Minutes.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
SUNSHINE LADY: No Report
REGISTRAR: Pat Lane advised us that we have 370 members.
SUMMER PROGRAM: Dick Davis advised us that Charlie Garrett and Shirley Lessnau were the winners of Phase I of the Summer Program and Charlie Garrett and Dave Alexander were the winners of Phase III of the Summer Program. He also gave us several new ideas for the next Summer Program, that we can think about and can be decided upon at the next meeting.
HALL OF FAME: Charlie Garret advised us that if we have any nominations for the Hall of Fame, they should be in by the third week of this month.
REFERENCE BOOKS: Charlie Garret told us that the Blue Books are updated and available.
DISTRICT 2 HISTORIAN : No report.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Lane discussed the Rule Changes approved by the ASA Meeting of March, 2009, a copy of which is attached hereto.
President Lane reported that a Special Committee has been assigned to review the future of District 2 Shuffleboard. Co-Chairs are Ron Johnson and Leo Dodd.
President Lane told us that another thing that is coming up next August, 2010 is an International Shuffleboard Tournament in Germany. He also announced that November 23 and 24, is the District 2 qualifier to go on to the State qualifier playoff. We are scheduled to host the State qualifier December 7-8, anyone wishing to go in the District 2 qualifier is to contact President Lane. Also, District 2 will host the State League Playoff.
OLD BUSINESS
The motion that was passed at the last meeting regarding the “floating player”, was briefly discussed and in the minutes of the last meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
President Lane discussed the matter of 16 frame games vs. 12 frame games. He told us that the Turkey Classic and the Yuletide Tournaments will still be 16 frame games, taking your colors with you. Dave Alexander added that if a sanctioned tournament leads to a State competition, such as our League Team Playoffs the tournament has to be 16 frames. President Lane said that Tucson Estates would be hosting the Doubles in February and unless they hear otherwise would make it a 12 frame tournament. This would allow more games on the first day. This could be up to the host park. Pat Lane made a motion to leave it to the park and/or the director of the tournament to make the decision that the tournament would be a 12 or 16 frame game, and we would try it for a two year period. The motion was seconded by Don Stroud and was passed.
There was a question of making the District Split Singles a qualifier for the State Tournament. This is something that we can discuss and possibly vote on at our January meeting.
Pat Lane discussed the proposal of funding for participants to the State Tournament. Pat initiated a 50/50 drawing and would like to see some of that going to these people. Pat will prepare a Notice of Motion for our next meeting proposing that we fund $50 for the people that represent us at the State Tournaments. Four people for the State Split Singles and up to seven people for the State Team who represents our District at State.
President Lane also told us that there may be a Notice of Motion for the January meeting regarding the Split Singles winners going to State that we do not have a separate qualifying tournament.
President Lane asked Dick Davis to talk to us about the elimination of A and B team playoff divisions. Dick reminded us that the State tournament will be played here in Tucson this year, which puts a different light on the situation of not having to travel to participate. He also suggested several good alternatives, which he would like teams to discuss and get back to him by mid-December, so that he could put together a Notice of Motion for the January meeting.
Pat Lane talked to us about the Pro-Am Tournament and the fact that last year it was canceled for lack of players. She passed out a questionnaire and would like some feed back for future tournaments. She also suggested starting a Cash Tournament. The Pro-Am Tournament is non sanctioned but the Cash Tournament could be sanctioned, and might possibly spark some further interest in shuffleboard. The Pro-Am is a doubles tournament and the Cash Tournament would be a singles tournament. Suggestions are welcome about both the Pro-Am and the possibility of a Cash Tournament, she could frame a Notice of Motion for another meeting, if needed.
President Lane thanked Mary Alice Stroud and her committee of ladies for the cookies and coffee.
Ron Johnson advised us that the Yuletide Tournament, held at Rincon West is usually a 16 frame tournament, but it will be voted upon at Rincon and may be a 12 frame game. This information will be available, when you register.
The winning ticket for the 50/50 fund was drawn and the winner Mike McNierney received $31.00.
President Lane announced that the next meeting will be Saturday, January 9, at Far Horizons Tucson Village, at 2:00 p.m., with the draw for the Singles Tournament.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Marian Eising, Secretary
Minutes accepted as distributed
