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Reminders — Round Up Tournament — Membership Meeting

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Good Saturday afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members this Monsoon season,

A quick note to remind all those Club Members waiting so “patiently” for our ROUND UP TOURNAMENT (our first “home” tournament since Jan. 2020). ROUND UP TOURNAMENT dates are set for Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday October 19, 20, 21. Sign ups begin at 10 am next Tuesday, July 27 and are staggered – complete information and instructions can be found on pickleballtournaments.com.

This is also a time to remind all Club Members to put those dates in their “Volunteer” column of “things to do”! Sign ups for those volunteer positions will be available soon – 3 days to volunteer and help your Club out. This is a major fund raiser for our Club – all proceeds are put right back into Club events/activities/court improvements/pickleballs, etc. Thank you ahead of time for volunteering and showing your Club spirit and support . . . thank you!

Reminders:

Our first general Club Membership Meeting of 2021 is scheduled for Monday, September 13, 3 pm in the Marinette Auditorium.

Please pick up the pickleballs and put them in a cooler! Thank you!

For now,
Dave B

A Look Into The Fall Calendar Of Events/Activities

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Update not in club email: Monday, December 6, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, 4 pm – Marinette Auditorium. The annual meeting which includes election of the 2022 Club Executive Board.

Good afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

And we have made it to July – no doubt the heat is here – observations would be that Club Members are: playing earlier in the day, hydrating like crazy, seeking shade, and playing within personal limits. There even has been a “mister” available from time to time . . . thanks, Lynda/Jeff!
The pavilion is getting more and more use each day!

A fact – it is good to have a calendar of Club activities/events . . . we missed this for well over a year! So, here is a first glance – much more will come out as time goes on:

The first date is an added date:

September 13, Monday, 3 pm – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – at the Marinette Auditorium.
A full agenda will be sent out prior to that meeting – we asked for this extra meeting time since we haven’t been able to have a full membership meeting since Jan, 2020. Lots to prepare for, too, as we approach our Round Up Tournament October 19, 20, 21.

October 19, 20, 21 – Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – our FALL ROUND UP TOURNAMENT – The registration for the Round Up begin on July 27 – complete information will be available on pickleballtournaments.com.

October 25, Monday, 4 pm – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Marinette Auditorium. This is the regular scheduled meeting and will take place as usual – more on that agenda in time.

October 26, Tuesday, 4 pm – FUN DAY – Mountain View Courts

November 8, Monday, 3 pm – RED WHITE BLUE CLUB TOURNAMENT – Marinette Courts

Saturday, November 13, Noon – VOLUNTEER LUNCHEON – Bell Center Auditorium

Wednesday, December 8, 5 pm – CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY – Sun Dial Auditorium (with Street Player).

Monday, January 17 (2022), 4 pm – GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING – Marinette Auditorium.

First glance at our Club Calendar – details and information in much more depth will be headed your way later!

This calendar is not totally complete, of course, as there will be more times/dates added as in reciprocals, lessons, clinics, ladders, round robins, etc. All that information will be available as we get a little closer to their starting dates.

Please remember to ALWAYS SIGN IN ELECTRONICALLY – we want to record every time any person comes in to play pickleball.

Remember – this heat wears out (and softens) the pickleballs too – so – please pick them up when you are done playing and put them in a cooler. At Marinette, the coolers should be kept in the pavilion. Thank you – as stated before – the pickleballs thank you!

For now,
Dave B

A Few Notes in October–No Membership Meeting–Upcoming Elections

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Good October Afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

Ah, we finally are into that great time of year where the weather and outdoor pickleball agree!

Some important information:

Sun City Pickleball Board Elections – In “normal” times, at our October General Membership Meeting (not happening this year), our Club Nominating Committee – Carol Arinno, Diana Colonna, Joe Gilfillan – would present their nominations for our Club Executive Board for 2021. There would also be the opportunity for other Club Members to “throw their hat in the ring” (or “onto the court” as you would!). However, this year, with NO MEETING and the PANDEMIC situation, the procedure for conducting Club Officer elections has changed. The RCSC has given each Club the opportunity to conduct Board elections via the internet. Our Nominating Committee has asked our current Club Executive Board . . . Dan Haberman – Member at Large, Lynda Skaggs – Publicity, Evelyn Larsen – Membership, Ann Clark – Secretary, Jan Booth – Treasurer, Tom Jeffers – Vice President, Dave Breault – President . . . to continue on for 2021. They have all volunteered to continue.
We are working on putting together an “on line” procedure for all Club Members to put in their vote . . .YAY or Nay with the current Executive Board staying on for 2021. More info will be coming on when/how that will happen.

Another Election

Karen McAdam, one of own Sun City Pickleball Club Members, is running for a Director’s Seat on the RCSC Board! As stated in a previous Club email, she has been a great spokesperson and representative of our Pickleball Club over the last few years already! She brings a lot of expertise and experience to that position. Her public presentation is available to view on the RCSC website. There are 2 public, informational meet and greet the candidates at the SUNDIAL Auditorium – the first is Monday, November 2 from 2 – 4 pm and the second is Thursday, November 5 from 6 – 8 pm. RCSC Board elections will begin on Tuesday, November 9 through the RCSC on line portal. Please get out there and vote for Karen. Another candidate, Dale Lehrer, the current RCSC Board VP, is also up for re election….her work on the Ad Hoc Committee for the Mountain View renovation is well noted! This is a link to Karen’s video…

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Court Play — Upcoming RCSC Board Meeting — Hats

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Good afternoon Sun City Pickleball Club Members this last Sunday in May……
And tomorrow is June 1st . . . with plenty of heat!!! (Three ! for the triple digits)

It has been great getting back on the courts these last few weeks and seeing so many of you getting back into playing this wonderful game of pickleball! The courts at Mountain View and Marinette still seem the same . . . wish I could say “ditto” about “my” game! Nice to get back onto our “home” courts . . . 2 sets of bleachers have been added at Marinette with lots of the plastic railings replaced with new material!! Thank you Ed and company! Continue reading →

Clarifications, Dates, Events, Spring Slam, Gorilla

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Good Wednesday Afternoon SCPC Members,

You may have received 2 emails from this writer last Sunday . . . yes, the computer won . . . the Mail Chimp became a Gorilla … fortunately, we have Bill Booth . . . he settled that Gorilla down! Thank you Bill!!

In case, here is a quick summary of the last, correct email message:

Tomorrow, Thursday, February 27 at 11 am to 1 pm – Line Judge Training Clinic at Marinette

Saturday, February 29 – 11 am to 1 pm – Club Ratings Clinic at Marinette – some slots still available for your sign up – if you don’t have a Club or USAPA Rating, please get your name on that list for Saturday!

March 6, 7, 8 – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Club Spring Slam Tournament – Each day, All day – Registration is still open! Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer – a good way to show your support for our great Pickleball Club. Thank You Volunteers!

Sunday, March 15 – SC/SCW Reciprocal – 1 pm to 3 pm at the Sun City West Liberty Courts – 4.0 Team Players needed.

Monday, March 23 – 6 pm to 8 pm – Farewell Dinner – Marinette Auditorium

Tuesday, March 31 – 4 pm – Marinette Auditorium – General Membership Meeting

Friday Night Socials – 5 pm – Marinette Courts

Yes, Hat/Shirt Order very, very soon!

And, now, the critical part – “Chimp” or “Gorilla”!

For now . . . ?
Dave B

Ratings Clinic, Line Judge Training Clinic, Spring Slam, Important Dates

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Good morning on this beautiful Sunday morning in AZ,
Here are some important dates/events coming up for Sun City Pickleball Club Members:

Ratings Clinic – Saturday, February 29 – 11 am to 1 pm at the Marinette Courts 5-6 and 9-10. There are openings for 26 Members to get their Club Rating. A Club or USAPA Rating is important for registering for our Club Events, Activities and Clinics/Lessons so, if you do not have a Club or USAPA Rating, this is a great opportunity to receive yours. Come on out and get a rating . . . please understand, yes, this is an evaluation of skill level, but, remember, too, it is under the guidance of our own experienced and knowledgeable Club Members . . . Members you may already know from court play or from the many Clinics/Lessons or Paddle Play sessions you already take part in! The Sign Up link is to the right on our Club Home Page. Sign Up Today!
Lis Smoot – Coordinator!

Line Judge Training Clinic – Thursday, February 27 – 11 am to 1 pm at Marinette – still a few slots open – conducted by Tom Jeffers!

Spring Slam Tournament – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – March 6, 7, 8 at Marinette – all day, each day – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Our Club really needs your help in Volunteering during this 3 day Tournament….GET INVOLVED, check the many positions available to Volunteer – the Link to Volunteer is located on the right of our Club Home Page. Lynda/Jeff Skaggs – Tournament Directors, PK – Volunteer Coordinator, Donna Holick – Tournament Coordinator! Thank you for VOLUNTEERING!

Sun City/Sun City West Team Reciprocal – Sunday, March 15 – 1 pm to 3 pm at the Liberty Courts in SCW. A few player positions open – sign up and join our great Club Team. By now, you know the link to sign up is to the right on our Club Home Page! 🙂

Monday, March 23 – Farewell Dinner – 6 pm to 8 pm – Marinette Auditorium

Tuesday, March 31 – General Club Membership Meeting – 4 pm – Marinette Auditorium

And, yes, we are working on a Club Hat/Shirt order – details coming soon! Thank you Frank spina!

Okay, get on those computers – lots to GET INVOLVED in!

Thank you,
Dave B

Spring Slam, Club Reciprocal, Line Judge Clinic, March Dates, More

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Good Thursday Afternoon SCPC Members,
Just one more BIG THANK YOU to Richard/Barb Heywood, PK, Jeff Skaggs, Tammy Evans and Candy Laube for that great Club Tournament Event last Tuesday. If you missed it, just ask any of the 130 Members who participated, volunteered or cheered on the play …. it was a fantastic Event. Lynda Skaggs included some pictures on our Club Website….lots of smiles and action! Take a look!

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Club Tournament, Line Judge Training, Spring Slam, SC/SCW Reciprocal, Calendar

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Good evening Sun City Pickleball Club Members,

Some special reminders and announcements:

Club Tournament/Lunch – Coming up next Tuesday Feb 18 11 am – 3 pm at Marinette. Check the sign up link located to the right on our Club Home Page. There are slots for 80 participants – always need a few subs – so, click on the link on the Club Home Page and get involved – a Round Robin of 8 players with similar skill levels – prizes, lunch and pickleball play among friends! We need a few volunteers to help keep score – pop on over to the pavillion and give Barb/Richard Heywood some help . . . or PK setting up lunch in the auditorium.

Line Judging Training Clinic – Thursday, Feb 27 – 11 am – 1 pm. Tom Jeffers, our Club VP, will again conduct this training session. Please review the intro and explanation of what Tom will be covering in this training session – it is located on our Club Home Page. We appreciate your participation!

Spring Slam at Marinette – Friday, Saturday, Sunday – March 6 7 8 – 7 am to 8 pm each day. This is a major Club Event. Many Volunteers needed – get involved – lots of opportunities to show your Club Support. Check out the link on our Club Home Page and pick your specialty position – thank you to all our Club Member Volunteers – Sun City Pickleball Club – we put on this great Tournament – be a part of it! Did I say “thank you” – I meant to!!

Sun City/Sun City West Reciprocal – Sunday – March 15 – 1 pm at the Liberty Courts in SCW. Sign Up on the link on our Club Home Page – this is the last one of this season – try it out – some great pickleball with our neighbors – check it out!

Thinking ahead:

Monday March 23 – Club Farewell Dinner – Marinette 6 – 8 pm
Tuesday March 31 – General Membership Meeting – Marinette – 4 pm. More info will follow soon.

Missed some more good play – Ilja Gregor/partner – silver – men’s doubles 70+ SSIPA – Congrats!

Until the next one!
Dave B

The 3 R’s Ratings, Reciprocal, Reminders

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Our Club is in FULL swing especially for the 3 early months of the year – so many Ladders, Leagues, Clinics, Round Robins, Paddle Play – opportunities for Scheduled Play and Skilled Instruction abound – Check the many, many available Events and Open Club Times – get involved – meet some great people, learn some skills and have FUN! VOLUNTEER!

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Member Meeting – January 20,2020

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Good morning Sun City Pickleballers,
        Kind of interesting that there are so many 20’s next Monday . . . just a thought!

Here is the Agenda for our first Club Meeting January 20, 2020 (had to write it one more time)
                                                          Marinette Auditorium 4 pm

INTRODUCTION
SECRETARY REPORT
TREASURER REPORT
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS

OLD BUSINESS

Dave Breault – Sign In Sheets at Marinette & Mountain View
             – Last Name & RCSC Card #
             – Include Guest Full Name
BYLAW COMMITTEE
             – Member Introduction
Donna Holick – Tournaments
             – SSIPA
             – Spring Slam
Dan Haberman – Status of 2019 Requests
             – Gates – Courts 13 & 14 and North End Pavilion
             – Bleachers
             – Mountain View

NEW BUSINESS
  
Dan Haberman – Add Screening on Courts Fences 13 – 20
              – Add Beige Screen to Parking Lot Border Fence behind Bleachers
                Will provide late day shade to social area and block west wind
              – Courts 15 & 16 and 19 & 20 – Add Screen to Track Side with capability to
                 roll up during tournaments
Dan Haberman – Attending RCSC Meetings
Lis Smoot – Member Club Ratings
                 – Lobster Machine Training
Dave Breault
                 – Raise Minimum Board Spending from $200 to $500
                 – Reminder Desert Frogs vs Snowbird Tournament/Dinner Saturday January 25 
                    (please check the sign ups – as of today – Tuesday 1/14 – more Desert Frogs needed)

Lots going on . . . plan on being there!
Monday January 20, 2020 – 4 pm @ Marinette Auditorium (you knew I would write 1/20/2020 again!)

Your 2020 Sun City Pickleball Board
Vice President – Tom Jeffers
Secretary –  Ann Clark
Treasurer – Jan Booth
Membership – Evelyn Larsen
Publicity – Lynda Skaggs
Member At Large – Dan Haberman

Thank you,
Dave Breault, President