Tyler Community Tennis Association
Tyler Community Tennis Association
Minutes from Meeting held January 25, 2012
(modified: January 26, 2012)
Present were: Bill L, Chris B., Chris S., Edward K., Janet K, Kathy C., Rita H.(by proxy), Sam H. Robyn R.
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11:30 Meeting called to order - followed by general discussion
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11:50 Faulkner Tennis Center - TCTA relationship
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How can the TCTA help Faulkner be an even better facility?
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** officers or anyone talk to Jake and get his perspective
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How has and can the TCTA work with Tyler Parks and Rec [T p&R] to increase Faulkner and other tennis facilities' contribution to city heath and recreation?
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In the past TCTA has had a relationship with T P&R
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As we increase our visibility and influence, we will want to strengthen our ties to T P&R
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NO FURTHER ACTION was agreed upon as the TCTA (of course as a member of the community, your input to city projects and initiatives is appreciated.
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12:16 Tyler Tennis & Swim [TTS] - TCTA relationship
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How can the TCAT help TTS?
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The short answer is to get some kids programs going and continue to support Jr. Team Tennis [JTT]
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12:25 further ideas on getting the TCTA QuickStart or Tennis for Kids & the Family [TKF] initiative started
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General discussion about what our volunteer base might be and what might be some logical organizations for our TKF initiative.
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Chris B. and his players are already volunteering in the community and will continue help
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** Chris S. - will contact Kimm Ketelson for his ideas on TCTA TKF
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Brookshire Facility at JTT has blended courts.
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** Chris B. - will talk to Jack Elem. Where he has a relationship to gauge their interest
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Robyn started a school initiative last spring. Came back in August and taught more teachers. TISD qualified for 3 set of QuickStart equipment. (5 schools / set). Schools that participated would be logical organizations for TCTA TKF
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When a school signs up as an Organization with the USTA they get the P.E. Teachers Tennis curriculum guide.
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USTA is offering equipment grants to our qualifying organization NETX which could be accessible for TCTA TKF initiative.
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NETX has received a Diversity Grant for $1,700 which is accessible to publicize TCTA TKF
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USTA is offering Line Grants which will cover 75% of the cost of applying QS lines at organizations' play grounds... Robyn has seen this done in her area, the metroplex, for about $150(total) / court.
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** Edward will inventory existing TCTA QS equipment
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USTA QuickStart Court Grants:
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** Chris B. - will work with Robyn to see how Tyler might benefit.
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12:55 next meeting will be February 22, 2012 at 1pm at Tyler Tennis & Swim
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Meeting adjourned.
** Name - indicates an action item and the person responsible