FIRST STATE PICKLEBALL CLUB MAY 2016 MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

FIRST STATE PICKLEBALL CLUB MAY 2016 MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTER

FIRST STATE PICKLEBALL CLUB BOARD MEMBERS 2016 First State Pickleball Club, Inc. Mission Statement First State Pickleball Club, Inc. will strive to promote the development of the sport of Pickleball through participation, training and good sportsmanship. Members at Large Georgia Billger Dudley Sluder Artie Holgerson Consultants Butch Martin, Past President Kathy Casey, Pat Powell, Susan Nancarrow Dana Aultman (not Shown) Vaughn Baker Marisa Chaves Chiqui Gavilan Diane Milam Susan Booker, DSO consultant

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT HI MEMBERS, First State Pickleball Club, Inc. is a club of members for our members. From the leadership of Butch and Cheryl Martin, founders in 2014, our club has grown to 280 members. We have the only permanent public dedicated Pickleball courts, year round play at Dave Marshall s tennis facility, Sunday morning indoor play at JM Clayton for Social to Advanced Players, a ladder league on Tuesday evenings, Beach Blast tournament (June 11-12 at Clayton Elementary school), Club clinics, professional clinics (Coach Mo), social events, and the best of all friends, laughter, and exercise. None of these activities would have happened with our the many members who have helped make this happen. Without the dedication of members to help, this club would not exist. I cannot say enough about our court managers at each of our sessions and all who have pitched in to set up and take down the courts. That s the team work that makes our club a success. On the next page you will see a flow chart of FSPC and some of the volunteers. After you review our flow chart, take a look at the names and the jobs each does. See when and how you can help one of these volunteers. Let them know you are here to help. There are some administrative positions needing a commitment. Please let me know if you have the time to add more support. I am very grateful to our Executive Board, Members At Large, and consultants through the transition of leadership and their unwavering passion for the sport and to our club. Sincerely, Pat Powell, FSPC President

FLOW CHART OF RESPONSIBILITIES President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Club leadership Calling meetings Coordinate with other clubs Monitor website & Facebook Correspondence Oversee Marketing and Advertising Coordinate court play Tournaments Events Communications for facilities Record minutes Send and post notices Assist President in monitoring communication Communications coordinator Maintain Sign Up Genius Collect membership dues Financial assessments Membership directory Financial reports, monthly and annually File tax returns as non-profit Company annual report Insurance

Committees Work in progress Tournaments Kathy Casey, Oh how many little but necessary jobs!!! Not counting big ones!!! Monthly News Letter Pat Powell Clinics Georgia Billger, Rick Bell Facilities Art Holgerson Court Maintenance Dudley Sluter Website James Hedgesbeth Marketing Vaughn Baker, Nancy Colella Advertising Vaughn Baker Social & Events Planning Update Brochure Facebook Treasurer Dana Aultman, 302-387-1030 cell (Someone needed with QuickBooks experience to transition to Treasurer) These are people who have helped on these committees. Please volunteer to help by letting me know where you would like to help and have fun with friends. Pat Powell patpfspc@gmail.com

Share food, drinks, and fun! The Crab House in Rehoboth May 19, 2016 5-8pm

In appreciation for our shared interest in education and serving the community, FSPC made a $100 donation to the Positive Behavior Support Program to benefit the children at JM Clayton school. Thank you, Rick Bell for facilitating. Foreground: Pat Powell, FSPC President and Ms. Heather Crammer, Principal J.M. Clayton Elementary School Front row: Avery, Angelo, Olivia Middle row: Isabel, Harold, Amelia Back row: Rick Bell (FSPC member) and Ms. Bomhardt

FSPC members planting seagrass on the dunes in Dewey on a cold, windy day in March. Thanks to Leo Chamberland for organizing!

. hosted by the YMCA of Pocomoke, MD

Pickleball Play Throughout the Winter Dave Marshall s Tennis at the Plantations J.M. Clayton Elementary School Gym Indoor play 6 days a week! Note: We will continue these sessions for another month based on level of attendance. Stay tuned for more information. Sunday morning play for Advanced intermediate and recreational play. Well attended throughout the colder months. New to Pickleball clinic got great feedback from participants. Stay tuned for more clinics. Beginners clinic by Georgia Billger on Monday s. BTW 31 people showed up!!!! Adult Education classes on Tuesday evenings to learn Pickleball and to play in a weekly ladder league. Thank you Rick Bell for organizing our play each week! Outdoor play has started after 4 pm on weekdays and on weekends at Clayton so check out the Sign Up Genius to find people to play with each day. Please remember to sign up so no one is disappointed. Feedback about play locations or ideas for events are always welcome. Please contact: Kathy Casey at fspickleball@gmail.com

Beach Blast June 11-12 Clayton Courts, Dagsboro M W Singles & Doubles Mixed Doubles Coach Mo Clinic (contact Kathy Casey) Ocean Pines 16 th JM Clayton Courts June 18 th FSPC Social @ Crab House 5-8pm (go to signupgenius.com) Need shoes? 10% Discount for FSPC members New Balance store on Route 1, Rehoboth Ocean Pines June 17 th JM Clayton June 20 th (contact Kathy Casey) Demo paddles from Pro-Lite and Paddletek available for sign-out from Georgia Billger, Vaughn Baker, and Rick Bell.

Pickleball and Smiling Faces