2018 News and AGM

2018 News

SACTA now has a Facebook page, check there for news and updates. 

To access the page search for St Andrews Community Tennis Association

Please note a change to the time for the AGM

SACTA 2018 Annual General Meeting

SACTA's 2018 Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday November 24th at the Ross Memorial Library, 1pm.  We encourage all members to take the time to attend the meeting. The executive would like to hear your ideas and comments. Members unable to attend are welcome to send their suggestions by November 20th to the club email: sactatennis@gmail.com

Tennis 2018

Activities for this year are as follows:

June 9th - Wake-Up Tournament, everyone welcome so bring your friends. Play from 9am until noon. A pizza lunch served from 11am to 1pm. Free to all.

June 11th. SACTA memberships ($25.00 single, family $40.00), registration for adult lessons and the youth tennis camp will be available from 6pm at the courts. Please refer to the Programs page for dates and details of the adult and youth lessons. 

Social tennis resumes on Wednesdays (6-9pm) and Saturdays (9-noon) beginning June 13th. Membership is not required so again, bring along anyone interested in playing tennis. A great way to try out the game and meet a friendly bunch of tennis players of all levels. 

The Memorial tournament will be held on July 14th.

We hold this tournament to remember SACTA members who are no longer with us. It is a mixed doubles event

Club championships will be played - Ladies and Mens doubles (Aug. 11th) and Mixed doubles (Aug.12th)

The Tennis NB Masters tournament is planned for the weekend of August 17th to 19th. 

SACTA members - remember to book the time you wish to play on the Book a Court page.

For further information please contact us at:

SACTAtennis@gmail.com

The SACTA Facebook page. Search for: St Andrews Community Tennis Association

Minutes of the SACTA AGM November 24th 2018

Steve Taylor welcomed everyone, and passed on Mary's thanks for the plant sent from SACTA.

Apologies: Mary Wobma, Wilf Young-Lai, Susan Marpole

Approval of the minutes from the 2017 AGM: The minutes were approved, acceptance moved by Keith Wobma, seconded by Irene Scarratt. Carried.

Treasurer's Report: The financial report provided by Irene Scarratt was presented and Irene reviewed the details and the summary. Irene proposed that the financial summary should be attached to the minutes. Chris Taylor proposed that the current and previous years summaries be added; Mike power seconded, carried. An email address should be provided with the financial summary so that any questions can be directed to the appropriate person – agreed.

Steve thanked Irene for her many years as the SACTA treasurer. Her experience and expertise has been much appreciated.

Membership Report: Jenni Loudwell reported the membership this year was 102, compared with last year's membership of 88. 24 members from 2017 did not join this year and there were 38 new members this year.

No reasons/comments were received from the 2017 members not joining this year.

Tournaments Report: Mark Clark reported the playing of the club tournaments on the same weekend (new this year) was a success. Mixed doubles had the highest entry, ladies and mens doubles entries were less popular. Discussion: Continue with the playing of the matches on one weekend. Dates TBA. The ladies doubles format resulted in many matches needing to be played to determine the winners. Consideration should be given to a less involved format for next year. It worked well with the other draws.We should look for ways to encourage more members to take part. Make sure members know that they can enter without a partner and matching will be done where possible.

The Wake Up tournament was not well attended. Better promotion of the event is needed as it is held at the beginning of the season. Advertising for the tournament should begin in April/May with the details sent to the Courier, an eye catching poster be developed and Facebook be used to actively promote the day. It was suggested we ask Ted Michener be invited to use the opening of the season as a subject for his weekly cartoon in the Courier.

The Memorial tournament was very well attended. Wilf Young-Lai's report noted that 28 players was the best entry for many years. dDebbie Martin -Robichaud id a great job cooking the hot dogs and hamburgers. Winners were – Sree: Joan Lowden and Hugh Drummond. Lyman: Audrey Patterson and David Robichaud.

Tennis NB Masters. This was the ninth year we have hosted the tournament. 74 people registered with 66 playing due to Saturday's play being washed out. We thank the Lyman and Leighton families who again allowed us to use their courts. All matches were played on Sunday with the last one completed at 8.45pm. Thanks go to the local businesses and all the volunteers for their support.

Lessons Report: Adults. Numbers signing up were disappointing with nine people taking part. Three new members came from this group. The lessons were well advertised in the town.

We will use our Facebook page to promote the lessons and ask the Courier to print an article about SACTA's lessons. Derek Stafford reported and thanked all who helped with the lessons.

Youth. There were 24 at the camp, Keith Wobma's report was presented. There are plans to increase the number of children and adults involved in tennis. Keith also indicated that he will be responsible for youth and adult programs though this has not been discussed with the others involved.

Social Convener's Report: There was no report presented. Discussion with regard to the food for the Masters tournament – we will look into the possibility of the sandwiches and other food items be made by members as a way to reduce costs. Caroline MacDougall, the social convener for 2019 (see item 9 below) will look after working out the details, assisted by Chris Taylor and any other members interested in helping.

Other Business:SACTA has been approached by the town to contribute to the repair and resurfacing of the courts. Correspondence from SACTA to the town was provided to the meeting. SACTA has committed to a fundraising amount of $20k. Discussion followed. Fundraising will begin once we receive written confirmation from the town that the project will go ahead.

Membership Fees. Francie Lord proposed that as the fees have not changed for many years it is time to increase them. A motion to increase single fees to $40.00 and family fees to $60.00 was made by Francie, seconded by Mark Clark. Carried.

Derek Stafford reported that Matt Morrison of the Saint John District Tennis Association is involved with a business plan to provide indoor tennis in Saint John. He is collecting tennis club member numbers in the area. Derek will forward our member numbers.

Election Of Executive:

Keith Wobma stated he would be the Youth and Adult Co-Ordinator. (See above in the Lesson reports). Irene Scarratt proposed that all three coaches should be responsible, seconded by Francie Lord, Carried. 

Past President - Wilfred Young Lai

President - Mary Wobma

1st Vice Pres. - Steve Taylor

2nd Vice Pres. - David Robichaud

Secretary - Jenni Loudwell

Treasurer - Mark Clark

Social Convenor - Caroline MacDougall

Youth and Adult Co-Ordinators - Keith Wobma, Derek Stafford, Wilf Young-Lai

Members-at Large - Derek Stafford, Mike Power

Motion for Adjournment:

Steve Taylor.

ANNUAL SUMMARY Nov. 1 2016 – Oct. 31, 2017                                                     ANNUAL SUMMARY Nov 1 2017 - Oct 31 2018

INCOME                                            EXPENSES                                                          INCOME                                                        EXPENSES

Membership              1661.07               Bank Fees            49.75                                    Membership                1417.00                      Bank Fees                        51.00

Adult Lessons           1280.00               Postage                45.14                                    Adult Lessons               560.00                       Postage/Office                172.62

Bank Interest                   2.93              Tennis NB           120.00                                    Memorial T'ment           135.00                       Supplies                            89.07

Masters Net/Reserve  956.03               Doubles Clinic    129.71                                    Bank Interest                     2.93                       Tennis NB                       120.00                     

 TOTAL                      3899.60              Can 150                90.85                                    Masters Net                   201.50                       Doubles Clinic                  86.25              

                                                             Coaching             800.00                                    TOTAL                         2316.43                       Coaching                        800.00    

                                                             User Fees          1380.00                                                                                                             Wake up T'ment             133.50

                                                             Memorial T'ment    74.15                                                                                                             Memorial T'ment              98.77

                                                             Misc.                       20.00                                                                                                            UNB Donation                100.00

                                                             Supplies               236.29                                                                                                             SAYC Donation                40.00

                                                             TOTAL               2945.89                                                                                                              Misc.                               20.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   TOTAL                        1711.21

        Total Income less Total Expenses  953.71                                                                                                                                    

         BNS Balance Oct 31, 2016 4456.72                                                                             Balance BNS Oct 31, 2017      5410.43

         Total Funds on Hand 5410.43                                                                                      Total, Balance plus Income       7726.86

         BNS Balance Oct 31, 2017 5986.68                                                                             Less Expenses    (1711.21)       6015-65                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

         Outstanding cheque 546.25                                                                                          BNS account Oct 31, 2018        6015.65

         Balance 5410.43   

If there are any questions regarding the financial summaries please email Irene at iscarrat@nb.sympatico.ca

Total Income less Total Expenses 953.71

BNS Balance Oct 31, 2016 4456.72

Total Funds on hand 5410.43

BNS Balance Oct 31, 2017 5986.68

Outstanding cheque 546.25

Balance 5410.43

Total Income less Total Expenses 953.71

BNS Balance Oct 31, 2016 4456.72

Total Funds on hand 5410.43

BNS Balance Oct 31, 2017 5986.68

Outstanding cheque 546.25

Balance 5410.43