Board Members Present: Dan Bryant, Geralyn Heitkamp, Amanda Logan, Scott Archer, and Terri Walker.

Visitor: Ashley Hohl

Via Phone: Chris Dew

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

Currently, we have ~ $17,900.

Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.

Scott to pay Pickleball brackets for monies due.

AED Grant

Scott has submitted grants for three AEDs intended for outdoor courts.

Brunsdale Dates for Leagues

• Fargo Park District and set up a meeting for 2/28 to discuss clinics and court usage.
• With the resurfacing of the Tintes courts, should secure dates/evenings at Brunsdale for the summer. Scott Archer to set up a meeting with the Fargo Park District to discuss clinics and court usage. Is the club able to provide clinics with Chris Dew as the instructor?
• Kids clinic
  • Terri is interested in doing this again.
  • The club did not need to rent courts, only to notify Fargo Parks that we were scheduling these along with appropriate signage.

• Suggestion to have more social activities, perhaps once a month for June, July, and August.

Action items / Follow ups.

• Dan asked Terri to send out periodic reminders of assigned action items.
• Terri emails follow up items to all board members periodically throughout the month.

Sunday & Monday Ladders

• The current ladder ends 2/25/24. Scott Archer will follow up with courts to extend the Sunday evening ladder league.
• Playtime scheduler has been successful in filling Monday evening play. Discussion of how to staff Monday evenings. Suggestion that we have a rotation. No decision at this time.

Tourney Dates for Championship Series + Pro for Clinic

• Looking at dates, hopefully prior to the 15^th of September.
• Chris Dew and Dan Bryant will follow up with potential dates.
• Once the dates are established, Chris Dew will publish dates on our website and Clark Nelson will contact members.

Tournament – Courts – FMPC Paddle Palooza

• Date: April 26, 27 and 28.
• AARP has donated $750 for this event. Event to be cobranded AARP / FM Pickleball Club.

• Scott to send AARP logo to Chris Dew.

• All members will be contacted via email with tournament details.

Potential New Board Members

• Danny Sam, Clark Nelson, Chris Dew, and Ashley Honl
• Geralyn Heitkamp will compose a letter of job responsibilities/expectations for potential new board members.

Dates for board meetings in 2024

• It was agreed to continue meeting at 6:00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month.
• Amanda to contact courts to reserve the room for 2024,

FM Pickleball Website

• Going forward, Chris Dew, Clark Nelson and Ashley Honl take responsibility for managing our website.

Go over roles and responsibilities for 2024

• All agreed to put this on hold until new board members were elected.
• Geralyn Heitkamp expressed interest in the Corporate chair position and will work on a Corporate Sponsorship letter and form.

Summer Flex League Proposal

• Clark Nelson proposed a summer flex league. Board members were in favor of the proposal with the following guidelines.
• Must be open to all Members.
• The board recommends both sessions be on set dates, as it is difficult to coordinate dates per player feedback.
• Needs to be positive revenue generation for the club.
• Dan Bryant to contact Clark Nelson

The meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Terri Walker

Board Members Present: Dan Bryant, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson,  Scott Archer, Thomas Ugelstad,  and Terri Walker.

Guest: Chris Dew via phone call

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

$17,487 – Total income

273 – Membership

Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.

Ladder League: Scott Archer

The ladder league has gone well. The last date for this year is December 17. The league will resume January 7, 2024

Tournament Discussion

The next planned tournament is March 30 and 31. AARP will provide $750.00 toward sponsoring this tournament if we decide to do this. The club in return would put up a banner. More discussion to follow at the January meeting.

Prep for the New year:

• Auto renewal will send email to all members
• Newsletter discussion with link to all minutes.
• New board members to consider.

Dan Bryant presented the following goals/vision for 2024

Goals

• Provide increased value to the membership through tournaments, leagues, training, facilities and social events.
• Grow membership to 500 members in order to build club revenue and ultimately attract facility investment.
• Work to expand Pickleball into school and other non-profits, such as churches. 
• Develop expertise in running leagues and tournaments.
• Offer services (paid) – via technology and expertise – to other clubs / corporate functions / Parks and Recreations to run tournaments, training.
• Develop corporate sponsorship and value proposition with team building. 

1. Entice donations.
2. Develop facilities. 
3. Support corporate events (tournaments/ training)

• Deepen ties with West Fargo, Fargo and Moorhead Parks and Recreation’s to develop/manage facilities, coordinate events and provide services.

Search for Future Board Members, and structures for growth…

• Membership Chair 
  • Develops/Manages club communication.
  • Establishes a customer Service desk.
  • Understands the importance of connection with and between club members.
  • Markets and communicates with potential new members.
  • Identifies potential future Board Members
  • Identifies member volunteers.

• IT Chair
  • Responsible for the software and data of the club
  • Works with software and potential contracted help to manage the clubs needs for tournament hosting, leagues, clinics, membership, etc.
  • Manages the oversight of the website and club communications such as email, texting, Facebook, and other forms of communications with Members and the public.
• Corporate Chair
  • Communicates with local businesses to promote pickleball as a team building exercise with offer to help host 
  • Encourages corporate sponsorship
  • Markets/sells our services for corporate / charitable events
• Club Network Chair
  • Monitors events in other clubs to:
  • Coordinates events to maximize event participation
  • Communicates our events out to other clubs
• Parks and Recreation / Facilities Chair
  • Manages relationships with Parks and Recreation
  • Identifies & communicates the needs of our members to Park Boards
    • Showing up at board meetings to speak
    • Helps to manage facilities & events for the Park Boards (ex. Rustad)
  • League Chair
    • Develops annual schedule and formats for leagues
    • Works with IT Chair to market & communicate leagues
    • Executes League play utilizing established technologies
    • Identifies potential new members
  • Tournament Chair
    • Develops annual schedule and formats for Tournaments
    • Works with IT Chair to market & communicate tournaments
    • Executes Tourney play utilizing established technologies
    • Identifies potential new members
  • Outreach Chair
    • Finds way to grow pickleball by utilizing our club resources
    • Works with schools and other non-profits to establish pickleball
      • Accumulates old nets and paddles to help establish pickleball in facilities  with available indoor space (ex. church gyms) 
      • Helps them learn how to tape the floors for play
      • Teaches them the rules and how to teach others
      • Identifies potential new members
    • President
      • Provides club direction/vision
      • Approves communications.
    • Secretary
      • Manages meeting notes / action items.
      • Approves communications.
    • Treasurer
      • Manages the money.

The goals will be discussed at January’s meeting.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Club Secretary

Board Members Present: Dan Bryant, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson, Scott Archer, and Terri Walker.

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and approved to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

Motion made and approved to accept the report as presented.

Current Balance is ~ $15,467

New Business – Dan Bryant

• Members present acknowledged the resignations of Kathy Kirkeby and Wendy Mason.
• Nominations for new board members were discussed.

Tournament Recap/Discussion: (First Annual Fall Classic)

• There were software issues. Had requested help from Pickleball brackets via email on three separate occasions but did not get a response.
• Players requested that the notifications be turned off as it was distracting.
• All agreed this was a learning curve for the next tournament.
• Agreed that a committee should be formed now for the March 30/31 tournament. Dan and Neil volunteered with others being included later.

Sunday Night Ladder League

• Scott to speak with Oliver about additional times.
• Sunday evenings are well attended.

Tuesday / Thursday Play

• Suggestion to convert these evenings to a ladder league. At this time, the play will continue as “King of the court.”

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Fargo Moorhead Pickleball board secretary

Secretary’s Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.

Tournament Discussion:

1. Will need help on Friday evening to mark/tape courts and put-up nets.
2. Volunteers will be needed for all three days. Amanda will coordinate. All board members are encouraged to help.
3. Will need to find additional nets.
4. Discussion as to how many balls to order and discussion of shirts for volunteers.
5. Motion made and passed to give medals to the consolation winners as well as first and second place winners.
6. Dan to investigate purchasing a backdrop.
7. Curtains on the back courts have been an issue.

Sunday evening Ladder League – Courts Plus

1. All has been going well. Lots of positive feedback.
2. The doors will now close at 9:30 instead of 9:00 pm. Thus, giving players more time to exit the building.

Merchandise

1. Some of the merchandise has not been selling as well as expected.
2. Prices were lowered on hats, visors, and towels.

Restfully Submitted,

Terri Walker

Secretary FM Pickleball Board

Board Members Present: Dan Bryant, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson, Amanda Logan, Scott Archer, Wendy Mason, and Terri Walker.

Guest: Chris Dew

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.

Facilities Report: Dick Henderson

1. The new signs posted at Brunsdale discussion:
   • “Games are played to 11 and win by one!” – This is incorrect.
   • “Music is not allowed. Players should use ear buds if music is desired!” – Music is often played both in the morning and evenings.
   • We are not sure who provided this information to the Fargo Park board.
   • Motion made and approved to approach the Fargo Park board with suggestions of signage for play during busy times. Committee will consist of Dick, Scott, and Neil.

2. The squeegees and rollers need replacing.
3. Discussion of a shelter close to the pickleball courts.
4. The toilets (and access to water) have been locked.

Thursday evening Moneyball

1. Week one had 16 players.
2. Week two had 24 players.
3. Play will continue till 9/7/2023.
4. The club expressed appreciation to Chris Dew for his leadership.

Tournament Discussion:

1. Motion made and approved for tournament dates of Nov 11 and 12, and March 30 and 31, 2024.
2. The tournament committee will consist of Amando, Chris, Dan and Neil.

Meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Fargo Moorhead Pickleball Board Secretary

Board Members Present: Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson, Amanda Logan, Scott Archer, Thomas Ugelstad, Wendy Mason, and Terri Walker.

Guest: Chris Dew

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

~$13,406 currently in our account

Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.

Membership is currently ~ 220.

Summer Ladder league: Scott Archer

• The Fargo Park board, due to a couple of complaints, determined that they would not allow the requested extended hours of play for a second-ladder league. Our current arrangement (and payment) with the Fargo Park board currently is through 9/7/2023 and will be utilized for Money Ball play. Play is like a round robin format with three divisions, each with a cash payout. Motion made and passed. Chris Dew will send out instructions via the FM Pickleball Club Whats App.

Facilities Report: Dick Henderson

• New benches are in place at the Brunsdale courts and very much appreciated.
• Paddle racks are hung, with one at each set of three courts.
• Discussion of paddle rack etiquette.
• Having lights at Brunsdale would be desirable but would be very expensive.

Misc Discussion:

• Cole requested the club board members to help with upcoming lessons. This was discussed and declined.

Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary.

Board Members Present: Dan Bryant, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson, Geralyn Heitkamp, Amanda Logan, Scott Archer, Thomas Ugelstad, Wendy Mason, and Terri Walker.

Guest: Chris Dew

Secretaries Report: Terri Walker

• Motion made and passed to accept the minutes as written.

Treasures Report: Scott Archer

• ~$12,542.00 currently in our account.
• Motion made and passed to accept the report as presented.
• Total Membership: 213

Facilities Report: Dick Henderson

• There are a few courts with surface gouges.
• Discussion of paddle racquet etiquette and how to enforce.
• It would be nice to have court lightening at Brunsdale, but no lines were put in to accommodate. Dick will ask the park board if they would consider this in the future.
• Would like benches added to the south three courts.

Kids Drills and Play: Terri Walker

• This has been very well received.
• 10 + kids the first afternoon.

League: Scott Archer

Ladder League Play:

• All Thursday sessions are full. The end date for this session if July 20.
• Will consider two sessions next time of 5:30-7 and 7-8:30. This will accommodate more players.

Tuesday Drop In

• All is going well.

Tournament Discussion:

• Possibly looking at a date in September
• Troy Bouman from Grandforks/East Grandforks will run tournaments. Neil will call him to discuss.
• Amanda will also speak with Trish and Tom at Courts Plus.
• Geralyn, Scott, Dan, Amanda, and Neil volunteered to be on the tournament committee.

Misc. Discussion:

• Terri Walker was asked by a member if we would consider providing balls at Brunsdale. This was discussed and turned down.
• Newsletter: Will look to provide a newsletter, during the third quarter this year. The newsletter is a means to display business sponsors. More to follow….
• We have several great certified pickleball instructors. When asked, who do we refer the public to? Dan suggested that we add an area to our website.

Respectfully submitted.

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary

Members Present: Dan Bryant, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson, Geralyn Heitkamp,

Amanda Logan, Scott Archer, Sam Tadiparhi and Terri Walker

Minutes from last month:

 Motion made to approve.

• Courts Plus Tournament (April 2023) committee report:
•  Discussion of wait times between games, as some were better than others depending on court

availability.

• The cleanup went well.
• In need of a better way to hold back the curtains on the back courts. Would magnets work?

May suggest this to courts plus staff.

Tournament/league committee:

•  Suggestion made to plan for a summer tournament. All were in favor.
•  Thursdays at Brunsdale will be a ladder league using the Global Pickleball Network website. Six

courts will be reserved, for the first 24 players that sign up. Play will be determined by the

scores, wins and loses from the previous week. Scott Archer and Thomas Ugelstad are the

administrators for the website. Players can sign up each week and may opt-out at any time. Cost

is $5 per week.

• Discussion of court etiquette and how the paddle racks are to be used.
•  Starting Tuesday, June 2, evenings (6-8 pm) at Brunsdale will be three levels of play. A challenge

court, intermediate courts, and novice courts. This is open to all players not just club members.

Facilities Report:

• Motion made and seconded to ask Fargo parks to put up paddle racks and the club will pay for

half the cost. If the park board declines our offer, we will purchase one.

Treasures Report:

•  ~$18,000 – pending bills to be paid. Motion made and passed to approve the treasures report.

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Club Secretary

Board Members Present: Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristi Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Rusty Papachek, and Terri Walker.

Minutes from last month’s board meeting were approved.

Presidents Report: Dave

• Outgoing board Member are Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kristie Syvrud and Rusty Papachek

• Dave presented the names of those nominated for 2023 board positions. A vote was taken with the following elected:

o Wendy Mason

o Scott Archer

o Amanda Logan

o Thomas Ugelstad

o Dan Bryant

o Geralyn Heitkamp

 Facilities Report: Dick

• Six indoor pickleball courts will be included in Phase 2 (2024) of the new sports complex being built south on 52 Ave.

• Lars stated that eight new outdoor courts (north of Hornbachers off Sheyenne) are in the planning stages – West Fargo

Membership Report: Kristie

• Approx. 210 active members

• 114 are new

Treasures Report: Twyla

• ~ $10266.00 in our account at present. There are some bills yet to be paid.

• Discussion of use of the current monies.

• Motion made and passed to donate $500.00 to the Great Plains food bank.

• Sandy Schob was given the check and will present it to the Great Plains food bank from the Fargo Moorhead Pickleball Club.

General Discussion

• Members would like to see the minutes published on the website

• We need to work with Samuel to publish the by-laws on the web site also.

• Suggestion made that the pickleball club do volunteer work. The new board will take this into consideration for 2023.

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Fargo Moorhead Pickleball Club Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristi Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Rusty Papachek, and Terri Walker

Minutes were approved from last month’s meeting

Presidents Report: Dave

• Search for new board members. The following folks have been approached and are willing to serve. Wendy Mason, Scott Archer, Amanda Logan, Thomas Ugelstad, Zach Felbar and Dan Bryant. Their names will be presented at the annual meeting along with the ability to add write in votes.

• The board members leaving are Rusty, Kristie, Twyla, and Dave.

• Plan for the annual meeting. Date: Monday, Dec 5.  Kristie will send out notice to all members. The place is yet to be determined. 

Tournament committee report: Kathy, Neil, Rusty

• Sunday evening League – Great response. 

• Motion made and passed to continue with the Sunday evening league. Jan 8 through March 26. Will be run as is currently. 

• Thursday early mornings at courts. Attendance has been good.

Facilities Report:  Dick

• Brunsdale: Discussion of additional benches, courts signs, and umbrellas in the walkway.

Membership Report: Kristie

• Current membership ~ 210

Treasures Report: Twyla

• Current balance ~ $10206.00

• Sam Tadiparhi has worked 50+ hours on our website. Motion made and passed to provide him with a check of $2500 for his services up to now. The board will continue to monitor the services that we are asking of him. 

• Discussion of how to spend the other monies.

  • Charity donation

  • Donation to the Park board

  • Purchase of ball machine

Website update:

• Business memberships that are not active should be removed.

• Discussion of levels of business membership.

• Discussion of adding merchandise to the website. T-Shirts, Caps, Visors

Rustad Clinic Opportunity January 21 – Kathy

• Dave and Twyla would work with the newer players

• Kathy K to find someone to work with the 3.5 level members.

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Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kristi Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, and Terri Walker.

No minutes to approve from the Sep Meeting.

Presidents Report / New Business:

•  Courts Plus has agreed to rent 4 courts for FM Pickleball play starting November 3 from 5:30 – 7:30 am. And continuing through Dec 29 except for Thanksgiving. This will be paid for by the club so will be free for members only. A motion was made and approved to rent for this time frame.
  
  
• Dave encouraged board members to seek other members who would like to serve on the board. Several names were suggested. Board members to bring names to the next meeting of those willing to serve.
  
  
• December meeting discussion
  
  
• Annual membership meeting.
• Provide a forum for all members to speak.
  
  
• Vote for new board members.

Tournament committee report:

·        No report at this time.

League committee report – Kathy and Neil

·        The wrap up to the summer leagues was very positive. Great turnout for league play and the challenge courts.

·        Rusty has secured Sunday evenings at Courts for league play starting Sep 25. Cost is $50 per team.

o   Women 6-7 pm

o   Mixed 7-8 pm

o   Men 8-9 pm

Facilities Report:

·        Dick reported that there is fiberglass in the cement of the new Brunsdale courts which appears as fibers coming through the surface. This will wear off.

·        The new design is very nice.

·        Suggestion made to ask the park board for more benches and bike racks for next summer.

·        The new facility on 52 Avenue is planning for six pickleball courts during phase two of the project.

Membership Report:

·        Kristie reported 62 new members since May.

·        Currently, there are over 200 members.

Treasures Report:

·        Twyla stated the club has a balance of approx. $10879.

·        Suggestion to purchase a “Storage box” to house squeegee, brooms, and additional paddles.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, November 2, 2-4 pm. 

Respectively Submitted

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristin Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Rusty Papachek, Dan Bryant, Sam and Terri Walker

Guest: Nate Young

Nate was introduced as the new Pickleball Pro at courts Plus. His position will start the end of August. He is planning on teaching lessons and scheduling times for drills as well.

 Presidents Report:

Dave thanked Kathy and Neil for the awesome job they have done in organizing leagues for the summer.

 League Committee Report: Kathy / Neil

·        Addressed bad court behavior. This should be handled on a one-on-one basis.

·        Dan suggested that scores be posted each week.

·        Monday night league has been quite successful.

·        Thursday Challenge Night – This has been well attended.Play will continue until the courts are all closed for resurfacing.

·        Motion was made and approved to start another league on Monday evening. Women, Men and a true mixed league. An additional 2 six weeks, going through Sep 12.

 Tournament committee report:

·        Rusty and Dan will meet in the near future. Dave volunteered to help as well.

Facilities Report: Dick

·        Signage will be put at Brunsdale regarding the construction.

·        Once the concrete is poured, it needs to sit for a month.

Membership Report: Kristie

·        Around 175 active members.

Treasures Report: Twyla/Kristie

·        ~ $7900 are currently in our account.

·        Planning to find an Ice cream truck for the last night at Tintes Park. Sep 12. Each FMPB Club member will be provided one free treat. And treats will be available for purchase for family and friends. Kristie has contacted a few for pricing. Terri suggested Kathy Bolme’s sister and will provide Kristie with the contact information.

New Business:

Sam – FM Pickleball Website

·        Sam suggested that he use “word press” instead of square space.

·        Sam’s email is FMPickleballmanagment@gmail.com

·        Twyla to work with Sam for payment criteria – such as payment for more than one member.

·        Suggestion of a link to Play time scheduler

Rusty

·        Discussion of the Logo change. Rusty presented several.

·        Looking at 2023 to make changes.

 Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh,  Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Rusty Papachek, and Terri Walker

 League Play Discussion:

·        Monday Ladder League has been a great success. Lots of positive comments.

·        Motion made and passed to continue Monday league play for an additional 6 weeks at Tintes Park – August 6-Sep 12. Continue with the current time slots.

·        Cost will be $20.00 but open to pickleball members only.

·        The mixed division will be a true “Mixed” division and set up as a round robin.

End of league gifts/prizes were discussed:

·        Gift Cards to Rusted and/or Courts

·        Dairy Queen

·        Coffee

·        We could spend 300-400 dollars.

Respectfully Submitted,                                            

Terri Walker

Fargo Moorhead Pickleball Board Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristin Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Rusty Papachek, Dan Bryant, Terri Walker

Guest: Oliver Summers

Corrections to last month’s meeting minutes

·        Rusty Papachek’s name correction

·        Thomas Uglestad listed a visitor.

Oliver provided an update on Pickleball at Courts:

·        They are currently hiring a pickleball instructor.

·        There are now six permanent courts marked for pickleball.

·        He has reached out to Trish and Tom for their expertise in running tournaments.

·        Discussion of ideal times/months for tournaments/play.

o   November, Dec and January are the quietest.

o   After hours are available upon request.

·        Oliver can be reached at Osummers@courtsplus.org

Presidents Report:                    

·        Dave encouraged the board members to think about new members to the 2023 board.

·        Discussion – Do we put together a search committee for new board members?

League committee report:

·        Ladder Leagues having been going well. Play have begun to even out.

·        Challenge court on Thursday evening has been well attended. New Player are showing up at 5 with one of the board members doing some instruction.

Facilities Report:

·        Brunsdale renovation to begin July 10

·        There maybe a few days where the courts may not be available.

·        New courts will be constructed first then the resurfacing of all courts.

Membership Report:

·        150-155 Active members.

Treasures Report:

·        Current Balance of ~ $7900

Tournament committee report:

·        With Tim gone this position is open.

·        Rusty and Dan expressed interest in filling this spot.

Other Business:

·        September would be ideal for a picnic, after the Brunsdale renovation is complete.

·        Ideas of a food truck or an ice cream truck.

Respectively Submitted,

Terri Walker, Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Tim Fiechtner, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristin, Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Terri Walker. Visitors: Dan Bryant, Rusty Papachek and Tom Ugelsted.

Old Business:

·        Minutes were approved from last month’s meeting.

Presidents Report:

·        The Horace courts now have an active league playing twice a week.

·        Motion made and passed to amend bylaws Article 9 (Finance) to allow the treasure to approve up to $200.00 without the board approval.

·        Motion made and passed to update the bylaw wording from “ensure” to inure.” The updates will be made to the following:

o   Article 3 Section 3

o   Article 9 Section 1

·        Motion made and passed to change wording of Article 5 Section 1 from “up to four (4) directors” to up to six (6) directors.”

·        Dave made a motion to approve the addition of Rusty Papacheck and Dan Bryant to the board. The motion passed.

League committee report:

·        Kathy reported that there is a need for a bathroom at Tintes Park on Monday evening.

·        Discussion of ladder play.

·        Neil states that the challenge courts on Thursday evenings are going well. More players on the 3.6 and greater side than on the 3.5 and under. Discussion of the rules – two consecutive wins and then the team goes out.

Facilities Report:

·        Brunsdale renovation will start after July 4. Three new courts will be added on the north side with fences between. All courts will be resurfaced. Dick suggested that the committee establish “rules of play” for each court. If our committee does not the park board will.

Membership Report:

·        Currently 123 active members.

·        Total of 191 of active and inactive members.

Treasures Report:

·        Income of ~$610.00 this past month. Expenditures of $3000.

·        The balance currently is ~ $5700.

Tournament committee report:

·        Tim suggested that board members be present to help at tournaments.

·        Suggestion to plan ahead and publish dates on the website.

New Business:

Name change discussion of “Red River Pickleball Club.”

·        Motion made and carried to have an effective date of Jan. 1, 2023

Respectfully submitted,

Terri Walker

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Tim Fiechtner, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Neil Bosch, Kristin, Syvrud, Terri Walker

 Motion made and seconded to approve the minutes from 4/7/2022

 Presidents Report:

·        We have rented courts at Brunsdale every Thursday evening 6-8 pm for ten weeks, beginning June 2 through August 4. This will be for members only. Tentatively looking at a challenge court play with the possibility of changing the format from week to week. To be decided.

·        Lance has asked the Pickleball club to run the next tournament at Rustad.

·        How to proceed with decision to hire a “web master.”

 Tournament committee report:

·        All agreed that the tournament was a success and thanked Tim for his expertise. 50-60

 teams participated. Tim will reach out to others to help with tournament preparations for any upcoming events.

·        An FYI….the senior games will be played at Courts Plus in August.

·        Chad Weisgram has verbally committed to fabricating pickleball nets and donating them to Courts Plus. Tim is in the process of providing all the specs. There is no timeline.

Facilities Report: No report.

 Membership Report:

·        63 members have renewed their memberships

 Treasures Report:

·        At the end of April, the total amount in our account was $8169. Upcoming expenses will include, square space, court rental for Thursday evenings and league balls.

League Report:

·        League sign up was a success. All pickleball club member will receive three balls for league play. When a “non-member” shows up to play, they will be given a voucher pending them joining the pickleball club. Once they join, they too will receive three balls.

·        Four courts at Brunsdale will be reserved for “member only” play on Thursday evenings beginning June 2 for 10 weeks. Decisions pending on the play format. Discussion: Challenge courts, beginner courts, Drills, Etc.

·        Discussion about end of season picnic.

 Respectively Submitted,

 Terri Walker

Fargo Moorhead Pickleball club Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Neil Bosch, Kristin Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Terri Walker

 Absent: Kathy Kirkeby, Twyla Anderson

 Meeting Minutes were approved from the last meeting.

 Presidents Report:

·        Dave met with Lance and Leah from the West Fargo Park Board. The courts at Tintus will be reserved for Pickleball at no cost to the club providing the public is welcome to play league. FM Pickleball members will be given a 24 hour window in which to sign up. After that the public can sign up to play as well. Games at Tintus will be a ladder style of play with three groups. Pool A, Pool B and Womens.

·        A motion was made and passed to rent courts at Brunsdale on Thursday evenings. This will be a challenge court play with rules and guidelines yet to be decided.

·        Discussion of liability insurance. Motion was made to stay with NoDak.

Tournament committee report:

·        Kristie has the tournament flyer for Courts Plus on 4/30/2022-5/1/2022

·        Tournament will include Intermediate, Advanced and Open for Mens, Womens and Mixed.

·        Discussion regarding the cost of tournament.

Facilities Report:

·        At this time the bids are out for the renovation of the courts at Brunsdale. Bids are due by April 14 and at that point will know more. Construction to start after July 4.

·        Fargo South is looking at possible building 4 pickleball courts. All in the planning stages at this time.

 Membership Report:

·        Memberships are still coming in.

 Treasures Report: No report currently.

 League committee report:

·        League play will begin Monday, May 30

·        Cost is $20

·        Each person will be given 3 balls.

 Respectively Submitted,

Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Tim Fiechtner, Kathy Kirkeby, Kristin Syvrud, and Terri Walker

Members Absent: Twyla Anderson, Neil Bosch, Dick Henderson

 Old Business:

Meeting Minutes from March 2, 2022 were approved.

 Presidents Report:

The focus of this meeting was discussing the upcoming league and tournament schedules. 

 Tournament committee report:

·        Tim reported that he had rented Courts Plus for Friday March 25 from 6-8 for the purpose of rating players that renewed their membership during the month of January. Kristi will send emails to each qualifying member inviting them to Courts to play and be rated by Tim.

·        Tournament plans for April 29, 30 / May 1 are on schedule. This will be a FM Pickleball Club run event. Discussion of how to handle payment.  It was suggested that we have the sign up on the Fargo Moorhead Pickleball web page. Kristie will reach out to Linda Boyd for her help until the new web master takes over. Mens and Womens play scheduled on Saturday with Mixed scheduled for Sunday. There will also be an Open division.

 League committee report:            

·        Kathy reported that she had reached out to the Sioux Falls league for ideas.

·        Planning for two sessions beginning the last week of May / first week of June. Second session to begin later in July.

·        Considering either Monday or Tuesday evenings…..no conclusion at this time. Tuesday evenings are already taken up with women’s golf. Kathy will investigate further.

·        League will be ladder play with three levels. Pool A, Pool B and Women. Looking to rent 6 courts. Anyone that does not make the initial sign-up list may be considered a sub and will play for free. Will need to put a cap on the number of subs.

·        Looking to reserve 4 courts at Brunsdale and 2 at Tintus.

 Facilities Report:

No facilities report at this time.

 Membership Report:

No Membership report at this time.

 Treasures Report:

No treasures report at this time.

 Respectfully submitted,

 Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary.

Members Present: Dave Marsh, Tim Fiechtner, Twyla Anderson, Kathy Kirkeby, Kristin, Syvrud, Dick Henderson, Terri Walker. Absent: Neil Bosch.

 Old Business:

Minutes were approved from the last meeting.

 Presidents Report:

Dave presented the meeting agenda. It was approved.

Suggestion to think about new board members for next year.

 Tournament committee report:

Kathy stated that there will be a tournament scheduled for Friday April 29. Similar to last years event.

Tim is working on a three-day tournament at Courts Plus for April 29, 30 and May 1. Singles play starting on Friday evening, so the two events will not conflict. It maybe an opportunity for out-of-town folks to play in two tournaments.

Kathy is planning league play for this summer. One session starting June 1 and the second towards the end of July. Possibly thinking this would be a “ladder configuration.”

 Facilities Report:

Dick Henderson presented a Brunsdale update. A bid for construction will be on March 23 and awarded in May. An additional three courts added to the north side with lighting and walkways added to the current configuration.

 Membership Report:

General discussion included how to handle folks that want to sign up mid-way during the year. A motion was made to detour all requests to January. Motion passed.

 Treasures Report:

Treasure’s report was passed. Twyla spoke with the Park Board regarding the cost of renting/reserving courts permanently for 10 weeks. The cost was ~ $250.00. An individual event is $100.00

 General Discussion:

·        All Facebook requests will be accepted.

·        Tim is tentatively planning an event at courts to rate those members that signed up in January. There have been many inquiries. The event will take place after March 25. More to follow…..

·        Pending the upcoming tournaments, there was a motion made/passed to have a special meeting March 15, 9 am at Rustad. The agenda will solely focus on League discussions, tournament play and our website.

 Respectively Submitted,

 Terri Walker

FM Pickleball Board Secretary.

Members present:

Dave Marsh, Tim Fiechtner, Kathy Kirkeby, Kristin Syvrud, Terri Walker

 Old Business:

Secretary’s Report (Minutes) were approved from December 2021.

 New Business:

President’s Report:

·       Dave reached out to the pickleball clubs in Grand Forks and Sioux Falls to gather information as to what is working well for their clubs.

·       Dave spoke with the Fargo Park District about renting the Brunsdale courts for upcoming club events this summer.

 Tournament committee:              

·       Kathy spoke with Rustad. Currently there are no open weekends in March or April for tournament play.

·       Kathy reported that she had found additional committee members.  

·       Ideas were discussed for the upcoming year. Discussion included the number of tournaments, levels of play, ladder play, sites, etc.

 Membership Report:

·       63 memberships were received in January.

·       19 were new memberships and 44 renewals

 Facilities report:

·       Tim reported that Courts Plus will permanently line an additional tennis court (Court 5) for pickleball.

·       Temporary lines will be added to courts 6 and 7 for tournament play. This will help with wait times between games as this was a concern with the last tournament.

·       Tim is checking with Courts Plus about the possibility of a “Pickleball Membership” only.

 Treasures Report:

·       No treasures report this month.

 General Discussion:

It was agreed that we will meet again March 3 at 6:30. Meeting time was changed to 10 am.

 Respectfully Submitted,

Terri Walker