We apologize to those who came to Marinette this morning looking for Christmas Tickets. We got our signals crossed. Next week Frank or I will be at Marinette Mon, Wed and Fri mornings and Tue evening. Frank will also have tickets available prior to the Colors Tournament Monday afternoon and will be at Mountain View Wednesday morning.
The registration deadline for the Volunteer Luncheon, which will take place next Saturday, has been extended to Tuesday, November 12. Anyone who has volunteered at ANY Club event this year is eligible to attend. More info online, and register with Signup Genius.
You should have received an email from Richard Heywood giving you your color assignment for Monday’s Color Tournament. Please wear a shirt and /or cap in your team colors so your teammates can identify you and cheer you on! There will be a light meal served in the Auditorium after play. Please bring your drink of choice. If you have not heard from Richard by now, contact him.
There is no more expected delay – as of now – in the reopening of courts 1-12, now scheduled for noon tomorrow. Your patience has been appreciated.
Thanks!
Dave
Category Archives: Social
Christmas Tickets, League Meeting
Due to circumstances beyond our control, Christmas Party Tickets will be on sale Monday evening from 5:30-7 at Marinette this week. Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning sales will continue as scheduled, and evening sales will go back to Tuesdays next week.
The Mandatory Meeting for those playing in the Leagues is tomorrow at 1 at Marinette. You should be registered prior to the meeting. See our website for more details.
Leagues Meeting, Ratings Clinic, Next week’s Schedule, Color Tournament, Volunteer Luncheon
First, thanks to all who played in, volunteered at and just came to watch the Roundup! And especially, thanks to Jeff and Lynda Skaggs and Donna Holick for putting it on, and to Kevin Pates for the great write up on our webpage.
Registration is still open for the Women’s League, which will play Wednesdays at noon, and the Men’s League, which will play Fridays at noon. A mandatory organizational meeting for all participants will take place Monday at 1 in Marinette Auditorium. If you are unable to make this meeting, you must contact Jeff or Lynda Skaggs immediately to make arrangements.
The first Ratings Clinic of the season will take place November 9 at noon at Marinette. Participants must be a member of SCPC, have been playing PB at least 2 months and not have an existing SCPC or USAPA rating. The Club will not override anyone’s USAPA rating and, at least for this session, will not be adjusting existing Club Ratings.
Courts 1-12 will be closed Tuesday thru Thursday next week for repairs to the expansion joints. All scheduled Club activities on those days will be cancelled. This certainly is not great timing for this project, but it could have been worse! Please plan your play accordingly!
The Color Tournament will take place November 11 at 2. Food will be available after play. More info on our website. Registration is still open.
The Volunteer Luncheon is scheduled for November 16 at noon on the Marinette patios. Lunch will be catered by Sardellas. If you have volunteered in any capacity in 2019 you are eligible to attend this event. Come on out and let us thank you! Registration closes November 10th.
The Christmas party will be here before we know it. Tickets go on sale Monday. They are $10 per person for members and one escorted guest. The party will feature a catered meal, terrific doorprizes and music by “Street Player”, a local band which plays regularly throughout the valley!
Christmas Party, Candidates
As mentioned earlier, our annual Christmas Party will be December 7 in the Bell social Halls. Happy hour at 4:30, dinner at 5:30, and it was originally stated the band will play from 6 – 8. Hopefully we can get the start and finish times for the entertainment both moved a little later. Tickets will go on sale Monday, November 4. Frank Spina will be at Marinette from 8:30 til 10:00 Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I’ll have the tickets at Marinette Tuesday evenings beginning November 5 from 5:30 til 7:00. Sales will end December 2. Please contact Frank if neither option works for you.
There was an error in the listing of additional candidates for office in the last email. The correct ones are:
Dave Breault, nominated from floor, President
Jeff Skaggs, nominated from floor, Member at Large
Lynda Skaggs, nominated from floor, Publicity Chair
Rita Gregory, will accept if nominated at December meeting, Treasurer
Cindy Golden, will accept if nominated at December meeting, Membership Chair.
Come on out and watch some great play at our Roundup Tournament this week at Marinette.
Thanks!
Dave
Membership Meeting Agenda
SCPC Proposed Meeting Agenda October 21, 2019
Introduction of Officers
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Committee Reports
Reciprocal Play
Clinics, Lessons
Ladders
Leagues
Volunteers
In House Tournaments
Open Tournaments
Christmas Party
Scheduling Committee
Capital Improvements
Old Business
Lighting
Name Tags
Guests
Curtains at North end/ Budget Request for gates
Website help
New Business
Umbrellas for MV
Laptop for Treasurer
Gift Cards for Marinette and MV employees
Bylaw Changes
Absentee Ballots
Officers
Nomination of Officers
Upcoming events
11/11 – Color Tournament
11/16 – Volunteer Luncheon
12/6 – Membership Meeting @ 1 @ Marinette
12/7 – Christmas Party
Member/Member, Upcoming, Lights, Safety, Lessons
Thank you to the early registrants for our Member/Member & Member/Guest Tournament coming up September 20 & 21! We’re off to a great start, but need lots more! There is plenty of time, but we all know how time flies, so don’t procrastinate too long! This is a great opportunity for those who haven’t played a major tournament to try it out on a smaller, much more relaxed, scale. It’s also a chance for those of you who have quit playing tournaments, for whatever reason, to get out and enjoy the experience again!
We have two Fun Days coming up in October, followed by our Pickleball Roundup at the end of the month. There’s also a Club meeting on October 21st. Looking beyond that, there is a Color/Team Tournament November 11, followed by our Volunteer Luncheon on November 16. Our last Membership Meeting of the year is December 6th, followed by our Christmas Party on the 7th.
Have you volunteered this year? Sign ups will be out soon for the Roundup, but we also need volunteers for all our Club events. These vols are no less important than those who work the major tournaments, and will also be honored at the Volunteer Luncheon.
The lights for Marinette have been approved and it is reasonable to expect them to be installed before the Roundup at the end of October. There is no guarantee, however. The exhaust fans we requested are not being considered at this time, partly due to the solar panels covering half the Pavilion roof, but mostly to see how the existing “natural” ventilation system works once the light are up and some of the screens are down. The Lobster for Mountain View has been ordered and will be in place by te time play resumes there in September or October.
We mentioned being careful to stay hydrated in the last email. We also want to make sure we are under control at all times as we run (such as that is) around the courts. We’ve been told to not run backwards, but any lunge, reach or stretch that pulls us off balance is an invitation to disaster! I have a picture of one of our members, who says it’s ok to share, with an ugly gash, missing hair and 5 staples in the top of his head, when the trip after a cross court volley ended up leading to a crash into a fence post and a trip to the ER. Bad as it was, it could have been worse! Be careful! Know your limits!
Lessons are a great way to learn – when the recipient is ready and willing to absorb one. Please refrain from giving your unsolicited advice to those with whom you are playing! Many of us are glad to have it; many of us are not! No one, BTW, is currently authorized to charge for lessons given on our courts. Violation will have consequences.
Thanks everyone! Next one will be much shorter!
Dave
Independence Day Breakfast and Play
Our Independence Day breakfast and round robin event today was a great success! We had a great member and guest turnout for our club event. Special thanks to PK for organizing the breakfast, to those who brought dishes to share, and to our volunteers for assisting with the food service and the round robin play. Also, our thanks to the Marinette staff for setting up the tables and chairs in the perfect shady patio location. What a great way to burn some calories and work up an appetite! On the social side, this was the perfect time to catch up with our fellow club members on summer plans and sharing stories of travel and adventure. See you on the courts!
Breakfast
The procrastinators among us still have a few hours to register for our July 3 Independence Day breakfast. Please do so ASAP, if you have not already done so and wish to attend.
Those wishing to participate in a Round Robin on the 3rd should plan to be in the Pavilion by 6:50. Courts will be available for open play as well, both for those attending the Breakfast and those who just can’t hang around til 8:30 for it to be ready.
As has been the norm lately, this event is being coordinated by PK Klepadlo and her group of volunteers. Please take a moment to thank them profusely!
And while you’re thanking people this Independence Day, thank a Veteran!
July 3rd
One last reminder!
Our Club’s Annual Independence Day Party will take place next Wednesday, July 3rd on the Marinette Patio from 7 – 9AM. Coffee and a few breakfast munchies will be available about 7, with breakfast (a breakfast casserole, breakfast sandwiches, etc) at 8:30. Feel free to bring breakfast snacks to share, and bring your beverage of choice if coffee, orange juice and water are not enough .There will be a Round Robin for those who wish to participate, and open play for others.
While there is no fee for this event, you must sign up by Friday, June 28.
JULY 3rd TIME CHANGE
After a little discussion with those at the courts and especially with our chief volunteer, PK, we have decided to make the July 3rd get together a Breakfast/Brunch rather than an afternoon meal.
The event will now be from 7 to 9AM. Courts open at 6, as normal, and there will be a Round Robin at 7 for those who wish to play in one. Breakfast will be at 8:30, and coffee and breakfast snacks will be available around 7. The Club will provide coffee, juice, a breakfast casserole, breakfast sandwiches and other breakfast goodies. You may bring a compatible snack to share if you wish.
The sign up has been, or will be soon, adjusted to reflect the new times.
Thanks!
Dave.