Board Members Present: Benita Asher, Sheilah Asher, Rosalie Escamilla, Dan Klement, David Hopman, Chris Fuller, Bill Condrashoff, John Escamilla, Andy O'Loan, Christian Ducray
Board Members Absent: Jill James
Others Present: Nancy O'Loan, Jenny Fuller  

1. Meeting called to order by Secretary Benita Asher  
2. The Board received a favorable financial report from Treasurer Sheilah Asher. 
3. Benita will send an email reminder to general membership about annual dues and ball machine fees (due by 1/31/20).
4. Christian Ducray has taken over ball machine training from David Hopman
5. Pickleball: The group discussed including pickleball players under the ATC umbrella in order to combine forces for facility improvements. Sheilah and Rosalie will discuss with the PB group and see if they are interested in organizing more formally.
6. New Facilities: The group heard a report that City of Ione is putting one tennis court in at Howard Park, and it will include pickleball lines. Also heard a rumor that the county (ACRA) is looking to buy a space on Commerce Way for an indoor court (tennis and PB). Will try to follow up and get more details.
7. JTT Debrief: Christian presented some participation numbers for Fall 2019 JTT, the first season he has been director. Overall the transition seems to have been very successful. Dan, Benita, Lyndsey and Christian are still planning to meet to go over details and ideas for the future. Coach Rosalie suggested we consider using the white lines for service box for intermediates to lessen double faults as players are learning to serve.
8. Amador HS Courts: Chris Fuller is in discussions with Jared Critchfield (ACUSD) and Bruce Sheldon (Tennis Court Specialists; contractor who did the 2019 Argonaut resurface). The Amador courts need to be torn out and the asphalt replaced ($200K-$250K project). Jared is thinking ACUSD might be able to fund by summer 2021. Chris is concerned the courts might not be playable that long and Amador may have to play all their matches away for safety reasons. Chris will get an update from Jared after the new year. The group brainstormed some other possible funding sources including the local casinos, Rotary & Lions clubs, etc. Christian may have some connections with USTA grant funding sources, but overall $250K is a big total to raise with smaller donations.
9. Wind screen at Daly Court: Dennis Dickman is willing to install a wind screen on the north end of the court at Detert Park in Jackson. Andy O'Loan will get a quote from Jim Triolo because one section of the Argonaut wind screen also needs replacing. Once we have a quote, Rosalie will check with the board and the City on funding and next steps.
10. Support for wheelchair tennis in Amador County: Rosalie is in contact with a player interested in learning wheelchair tennis; they will be travelling to Sacramento to give it a try through a USTA wheelchair tennis contact Rosalie has made. This may be a future item for ATC to publicize and get involved in.
11. Spring Tourney Planning: Board tentatively set May 24-25 at Argonaut HS for our annual FUN(d)raiser tournament. Note this is Memorial Sunday and Monday to avoid conflict with JTT on Saturday. Andy O, Chris F and Bill C will be tournament directors.
12. ATC’s annual New Year’s Brunch on the Courts is a go, weather permitting. 10am at Argonaut on January 1, bring a brunch item to share.
13. Election of New Officers. The following board was elected for 2020:
    • President – Rosalie Escamilla
    • Vice President – Bill Condrashoff
    • Treasurer - Sheilah Asher (would prefer to transition Treasurer role to another board member)
    • Secretary - Benita Asher
    • Members at Large - Andy O'Loan, Dan Klement, Christian DuCray, Chris Fuller, David Hopman, Jill James, John Escamilla, Grant Fletcher, Lyndsey Sammons
14. Meeting Adjourned