C E N T R A L PA R K T E N N I S C L U B August 2013

The Baseline N E W S L E T T E R

President

My goals as Club President for my one year term are to make improvements to the Club that are inline with what the members want and work within the financial structure of

the Club. The tricky part in accomplishing this goal is determining what the members want. And of course it is impossible to get 500 members to all agree. I guarantee some-one reading this thinks the recent change to flat bottom cups at the water coolers was a really bad decision. So the best the board can do is determine what the majority of the members want through the Club survey and the committees.

The board has created a timeline for the year to help guide the survey results to commit-tee to action process The first step is the Club survey which will go out in August. The results will then be gathered and sent to the committees in September when the commit-

tees first meet. The goal will be for the committees to have recommendations based on the survey results to the Board by December. Improvements can then be made based on the members’ wants.

For the above to work we need everyone to take a few minutes to complete the survey when it comes out in August. Last year we had only 28% of the Club’s adults complete

the survey. Hopefully we can double the responses this year. The survey is used as the basis for decisions the board and committees make throughout the year, so it is

important to get as many responses as possible. Information on how to complete the survey will be e-mailed, posted on the Club website and posted at the front desk by mid August.

We also need members to volunteer to be on the committees to make the process work. I highly encourage anyone who has not been on a committee to join one. Committees are where many of the decisions are made and it only takes one meeting a month. To join a committee is as simple as signing up at the front desk. The four committees are:

Finance Committee – Mission is to monitor the current and long range financial soundness of CPTC consistent with the Club’s objectives of providing the member-ship with the highest quality facilities and services possible, at reasonable levels of dues and assessments.

Facilities Committee - Mission is to ensure the club maintains a facility that is safe, comfortable, attractive and supportive of the needs of our members.

Tennis Committee - Mission is to promote and regulate the use of the tennis facili-ties to provide an equitable system for member play, a high quality facility, a profes-

sional teaching program and an organized tennis activity for every member.

Membership Committee - The membership committee welcomes new members

and hosts new member social events. They also work at marketing the club to attract

new members and review membership fees and pricing structures, making recom-

mendations to the Board.

John Barnes

Club President

OTHER NEWS

www.centralparktennisclub.com

Manager’s Miscellany

Committee Reports &

Fitness Court

USTA & Member

Connection

Membership

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Pro’s Court

John Barnes

Advertising &

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Juniors

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH

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Friday, August 2 Jet League Finals

Wednesday, August 7 - Thursday, August 8 Summer Team Challenge

Thursday, August 8 Last day of Summer Camps for Future Star & below

Friday, August 9 Yearly Junior Team Schedule is available

Friday, August 9 First Day to sign up for Fall Junior Team

Wednesday, August 14 Last day of the Summer Women’s Team Tennis

Wednesday, August 14 First Day to sign up for the Fall Women’s Team Tennis

Thursday, August 15 Last Day of Summer Camps for Rookies & above

Friday, August 16 Michael Chang’s Doubles Smash

Monday, August 19 - Tuesday, August 20 CPTC Rookies 2 Day Tournament

Wednesday, August 21 - Thursday, August 22 CPTC Challenger 2 Day Tournament

Monday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 27 CPTC Champs 2 Day Tournament

Friday, August 23 Mix Up Friday Night

Manager’s Miscellany

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It is hard to believe we are in the midst of planning our fall programs and schedules.

As the Tennis Staff and I meet to talk about both adult and junior programs, we are impressed with the number of teams

and participants in the USTA Mixed and Over 55 leagues. Since the USTA continues to throw curveballs into the

schedule and layout of adult team tennis, we try our best to get the information to you and posted to our website so you are aware of important

deadlines and who is willing to take on being a captain of our teams. For those new to the Club or USTA leagues, check out our USTA link

under the Activities tab. We have listed all the captains and their contact information for you to inquire about their team roster. It is amazing

at the Mixed 18 & Over level that we have two 9.0 teams, two 8.0, SIX 7.0 and three 6.0 teams. For our Adult 55 teams the women have four teams and the men have three teams representing CPTC. It is going to be a busy fall/winter of USTA league play!

For our juniors we are taking a look at some small changes to our junior program, as well as trying to create opportunities for them to have

more match play. Richie Minice has agreed to be a point person in finding empty court time and organizing more match play for the Rookie

and above levels. Samantha and the Tennis Staff have updated the bulletin boards in the Wright building foyer and have also started develop-

ing a quarterly newsletter to communicate with parents and the juniors about upcoming tournaments and events. This summer has proved to be

a season of growth for everyone and we look forward to continuing that on and off the court.

July was another busy month for events…and even another wedding! Congratulations to Arica and Will and thank you to Susan Furst for host-

ing their wedding shower, along with Elsa Brodin’s beautiful flower arrangements and Samantha’s creativity. The potluck was fun and seeing

these two lovebirds take advice from the other two newlyweds (Samantha and Ryan), you could feel the “love in the air.”

The Washington State Champs was one of the largest for juniors 12-18 years old. The weather was incredible, all of the staff worked together

to pull off an overwhelming number of matches over a short three day period. The club was very busy and the outdoor courts looked amazing.

It was fun hearing parents walk in and say “WOW! What a beautiful facility!”

The beginning of our summer nights was entertaining! The weather was great, the tennis even better! Thanks again to our staff and volunteers

for working together to create a successful event that was enjoyed by all! Hopefully you are signed up for the Summer Nights Challenge, Au-

gust 6 and 7! It was proves to be a fun team event where you get to meet players from various levels. Also look for a possible Adult Clinic later in the month. We are working on dates and times to try and accommodate most members.

The MXD also had great weather July 26-28. Matches were played here Friday night and Saturday morning. Rumor has it that they were able

to raise $30,000 for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). Brian and Kristin Nash put together a great experience that makes it fun

for everyone.

Just a reminder, the last two weeks of August are the last chance for summer vacations. This is the time when your Pros usually take their time

away from the club, we do not have the junior programs going on and it is the quietest time for our maintenance crew to jump in and get ready

for the next season.

We are still accepting sign-ups for the various Committees. We would love to have you involved and try to limit meetings to one hour a month

with some possible homework on the side! It really is quite painless.

Enjoy the last of your summer days!

Julie Wheadon Club Manager

Committee Reports

FINANCE Chair Marty McCurry

The June financial results were good with continuing positive profit and cash flow for the month and year-to-date. Tennis les-sons continue to be better than projected.

A number of improvements have been done: the drain project for courts 17 and 18, and substantial repainting has been com-pleted.

Central Park Tennis Club continues to be fully subscribed with 500 members, and with a wait list of 16 with 7 more to be ap-

proved for the upcoming Board meeting.

The next meeting will be August 14th at 6pm.

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CUPS Chair Kim Skorupa

The SACT Cups Captains Meeting is mandatory and captains need to attend or send a representative to one of the following two dates: First meeting is on Thursday, August 8 from 6:00 until 7:15pm. They will meet in the main meeting room of the Kingsgate Library in Kirkland. If you cannot make August 8th, you can attend on Wednesday, August 14 from 12:15 to 1:30. This meeting will be in meeting room 2 at the Redmond Li-

brary.

Here are your 2013/2014 Captains!

Evergreen: Lyn McCoy, Captain and Dana Cocales ,Co-Captain Emerald Cup: Cathy Long & Denise Stumpf, Co-Captains Classic Cup: Peggy Ellis, Captain Rainer Cup 1: Maria Borgen, acting Captain until Rainer Team 1 meets in August to finalize captain and co-captains. Rainer Cup 2: Lindsay Price, Captain with Grace Abraldes and

Pam Hay as Co-Captains Challenge Cup 1: Mari Hattori & Shauna Miller, Co-Captains Challenge Cup 2: Michelle Burns, Captain Kingco 1: Carolann Castell & Kim Skorupa, Co-captains Kingco 2: Kerry Levine

Play will start the week of September 2nd for some teams and the week of September 9th for the rest of the teams.

Match Days are as follows:

Evergreen Mondays 1pm Emerald Fridays 11:30 am Classic Thursdays 11:30 am Rainer CP1 Thursdays 11:30 am Rainier CP2 Thursdays 1:00 pm Challenge CP1 Tuesday 11:30 am Challenge CP2 Tuesday 11:30 am

KingCo CP1 Friday 1:00 pm KingCo CP2 Friday 1:00 pm

The next cup committee meeting will August 12th.

New Junior Clinics

Junior Tournaments

Junior Tournaments are a instrumental way to get your

child’s game to the next level. Tournaments are a great way

for them to test out their game, try new strategies and make

friends along the way. They help to enhance confidence on

and off the court as well as teach kids the importance and

value behind sportsmanship.

The Wright building, most commonly referred to as the Teaching Building, features new bulletin boards where you

can get the most up to date information regarding Junior

Tournaments in the Pacific Northwest.

This month the club and its Pros are putting three two-day

tournaments dedicated to Rookies, Challengers and

Champs. The dates and information is listed below.

CPTC Junior Tournaments in August

Rookies 2 Day Tournament:

Dates: Monday, August 19 - Tuesday, August 20

Times: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Challenger 2 Day Tournament:

Dates: Wednesday, August 21 - Thursday, August 22

Times: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Champs 2 Day Tournament:

Dates: Monday, August 26 - Tuesday, August 27

Times: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm

Challenger Clinic - Saturdays from 4:30-5:30 pm

Starts: 8/10/13

The Challenger Cardio Clinic is a 1 hour practice session

with Richie that is targeted at Challenger level juniors and

above that wish to further their tennis skills. This high en-

ergy and intensity group will focus on maximizing players’

mental and physical potential by pushing those who attend

harder than they have experienced before, preparing them

for higher levels of tennis. Sign up weekly at the front desk

starting 8/10/13. Cost $18 per person. Max 4 people.

Champs Clinic - Fridays from 6:00-7:00 pm

Starts 8/9/13

The Champ clinic is a 1 hour training session with Richie

that, like the Challenger Clinic, emphasizes high energy

and intensity from the players. In addition to cardio drilling

the Champs group will spend time learning tactical aware-

ness on the court and how to properly develop and finish

points. Sign up weekly at the front desk starting 8/9/13.

Cost $18 per person. Max 4 people.

Grow Your Own Medicine Even black thumbs can grow lush, green healing herbs with these tips

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FITNESS COURT

August Fitness Class Schedule

Total Body: M/TH@11:00 a.m. Abs and Back: W@11:45 a.m.

Fit To Play for Men: T/TH@11:30 a.m.

Teen Fitness Challenge T/TH@4:15 p.m.

Boot Camp M/W/F@9:00 a.m.

Boot Camp T/TH@5:45 p.m.

Class Sign Up

To sign up for any of the classes listed to the left please

contact Clay or Vicki for more info.

Clay: Clayr@centralparktennisclub.com

Vicki: Vickir@centralparktennisclub.com

Peppermint

The digestive aid

Supplements of peppermint oil have

been proven to help with IBS symp-

toms and intestinal muscle spasms, but

even a simple DIY tea made from the

plant's leaves can calm an upset stom-

ach and ease indigestion. Just pour hot

water over 6 large leaves, steep, and

drink. Thyme

The cough stopper An infusion of thyme

works well for chest congestion. This

herb's tiny leaves are brimming with

thymol and carvacrol to loosen conges-

tion and tame bronchial spasms. Brew a

tea with 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried.

Sage

The sore-throat soother

Up until the 1920s, American medical

texts recommended gargling with sage

tea for sore throats; German experts to-

day also suggest this gargle for painful

throats and tonsillitis. To make a tea,

pour 1 cup boiling water over 1 table-

spoon chopped fresh sage or 1 teaspoon

dried and steep for 10

to 15 minutes. Aloe

The skin healer One study showed

that minor wounds

healed up to 8 days faster when treated with

aloe than they did with standard care. To

use, snip off a leaf, slice it open, scoop out

the gel, and rub directly on skin.

Lemon balm

The cold-sore treatment

This member of the mint

family has antiviral proper-

ties and can help treat cold

sores. Pick 2 to 3 teaspoons

of leaves, pour 1 cup boiling

water over top, and let steep

for 10 to 15 minutes. Dab a

cotton ball in the warm tea

and apply to the cold sore

daily.

PRO’S COURT

HOW TO CONQUER SOME OF THE CHALLENGES OF TENNIS

Tennis is quite a unique sport that is full of intrigue. It is a sport that taps into many skills within each of us. Almost all sports allow you the ability to specialize within the sport. A few examples would be a pitcher, a defender, a running back, a point guard, or a sprinter. In tennis that is not the case. We must learn all parts of the game. We must learn how to dictate play as well as how to neutralize and defend.

There lie the challenges we face.

I’d like to focus on how the mind and the emotions interrelate to make the person. Negative emotions, a lack of confi-dence, and stress deeply affect our ability to problem solve, to be aware, to maintain concentration and to work in an optimistic mindset. Once you learn how to manage negative thoughts and stress, your mind and reactive skills will great-ly improve. Practice breathing, relaxation, be curious, and gain experience in competition. Have fun on the courts while

maintaining your focus. Enjoy a good point and have a goal of improving. Sports are streaky so don’t be afraid of a streak. Just try to stretch out your good streaks and work towards shortening or changing the positive streaks of your opponent.

The brain is truly amazing. It’s not enough to have a good mind. You need to use it. Don’t be passive, be engaged. Learn

how your brain reacts to emotions. Practice bringing yourself back to a neutral state if needed. We always need calm and intensity in a match. Tennis requires focus, commitment, and awareness. As you increase your ability to control emo-tions, your reaction time, perspective, and the use of your knowledge will improve. You will be able to adjust to change, handle stress, use good judgment, concentrate, and retain information.

Passion is a big part of sports. The human spirit is very powerful as is the mind. Become more internally and externally

aware. To me, tennis is a truly fascinating sport. I love all the many parts of this sport, including its challenges. You can help yourself and others to learn and to compete nearer to their potential by thriving in this challenging but highly addic-tive sport. Choose to practice problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making daily to have them become a habit. Every day is a learning experience. Take it one step at a time as you work to improve your mental and emotional skills. It’s definitely worth it as your game expands and becomes your own!

Enjoy the battle,

Lisa Moldrem

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Congratulations to all of our kids who participated in the Washington State Champs Tournament. Below is a list of our

kids who were runner up or champion in their perspective draws. Champion: Derek Chao - Boy's 12 Doubles Jeremiah Kalmus - Boy's 16 Doubles Daniel Park - Boy's 16 Singles Connor Garnett - Boy's 18 Singles Karina Chao/ Luciana Sobrino - Girl's 12 Doubles

Karina Chao - Girl's 12 Singles Viv Daniel - Girl's 14 Doubles Vivianj Glozman - Girl's 18 Singles

WASHINGTON STATE CHAMP TOURNAMENT

Runner Up: Derek Chao - Boy's 12 Singles Oscar Burney/Daniel Park - Boy's 16 Doubles

Jeremiah Kalmus - Boy's 16 Singles Spencer Watanabe - Boy's 18 Singles Jessie Gong - Girl's 16 Singles

USTA LEAGUES

Here is the list of our 2013-2014 Mixed 18 & over and Adult 55 & over Teams.

A few of our Team Captains are looking for a few more players.

Steve Fields - 7.0 Team Captain is looking for two more 3.5 men.

Cindy Zens - 6.0 Team Captain is looking for 1-2 more 55+ 3.0 women.

Marsha Skewis - 7.0 Team Captain is looking for 2 more 55+ 3.5 women.

Nan Myers - 8.0 Team Captain is looking for 1 more 4.5 man.

Mixed 18 & Over

Adult 55 & Over

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Team Captain Level Captain’s Number

Kim Skorupa 9.0 425-881-7068

Ross Laursen 9.0 425-828-6175

Nan Myers 8.0 425-829-5290

Gillen Nagy 8.0 425-908-7903

Bhanu Purohit 7.0 425-785-2786

Steve Fields 7.0 425-881-7106

Alan Pickrell 7.0 425-644-5468

Peggy Ellis 7.0 425-502-7755

Dean Tarabochia 7.0 425-409-6081

Laura Laun 7.0 206-323-6750

Steve Maita 6.0 510-710-7315

Kristen Grobstok 6.0 206-226-5309

Colleen Grobstok 6.0 206-226-5309

Team Captain Level Captain’s Number

Mark Caggiano Men’s 9.0 206-669-1953

Ross Finke Men’s 8.0 425-829-6657

Vera Tamayose Women’s 8.0 425-487-1594

Marsha Skewis Women’s 7.0 425-455-8511

Karen Schmitz Women’s 7.0 206-914-1060

John Iwanski Men’s 7.0 425-861-6456

Cindy Zens Women’s 6.0 425-823-0292

MEMBER CONNECTION

Arica Tied the Knot!

On Saturday, July 20th Arica Johnson and Will

Harrison tied the knot at Mote Villa Farmhouse

in Bothell, WA. The happy couple honeymooned

in California where they visited the happiest

place on Earth…. Disneyland & California Ad-

venture. These two really know how to kickstart

a lifetime of happiness together!

Lisa Moldrem - Pro of the Year!

Lisa Moldrem won the prestigious Pro of the Year

Award. Presented on behalf of the USPTA /PNW

division.

Congratulations Lisa!

We are so unbelievably proud of you and are

blessed to have you on our staff at Central Park

Tennis Club.

Award Bio: USPTA PNW Professional of the

Year Award recognizes a member who, over a ca-

reer, has demonstrated achievement in many areas,

including but not limited to: contributions to the

USPTA both divisional and/or national; accom-

plishments as a teaching professional; results as a

player or a coach; continuing education; contribu-

tions to publications and other organizations; indus-

try service; and other achievements.

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Mike Krummel won his 1st Silver Ball!

Mike Krummel and his doubles partner Jim Upton were finalists at the

2013 National Men's 65 Indoor Hardcourt Championships in Vancouver,

Wa., this past July. Both earning their first Silver Tennis Ball.

Mike Krummel is pictured on the left in the blue shirt and Jim Upton is to

his right with a red and black shirt.

MEMBERSHIP

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Shelly & Kevin Breedlove

Type: Family

Level: Shelly 3.5, Kevin 3.0

Cy Oskoui

Welcome Back!

Type: Single

Level: 3.0-3.5

Jean Sarinas

Type: Single

Level: 2.5

Myint-Zu Kyaw

Type: Junior/ Champs

Good Luck and well wishes to our resigning members. We will miss you

guys.

Susan Alworth

Janell & Michael Robertson

Nasser Kamali

Julie & Kurt Billett

Tom Dedonato

Eddie Locke

Joanne Nichols

Kurt Lervick (Changed to Equity)

Welcome Equity Members

Resigning Members

Doug Bowes

Type: Single

Level: 3.0-3.5

David & Frances Jou

Type: Single

Children: Geoff Jou

Levels: David 4.0, Geoff 4.0, Frances 2.5

Kurt Lervick

Type: Single

Level: 3.5

Carla & Kirk Stanford

Type: Family

Level: Carla 3.5, Kirk 3.0

ADVERTISING & CLUB INFORMATION

One of the great joys about giving massage is that

I can help others and now I can do it twice. With

your donation of $100 to the Susan G. Komen

3Day, you can receive a free massage. Together

we can help an outstanding cause. Thank you for

your support. It's fun to be generous.

Freeman Held - Massage Therapist

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Locker Rooms

Our Men’s and Women's locker rooms provide

many special touches, including towel service;

shampoo, conditioner, hairspray and other toilet-

ries; hair dryers.

If appropriate, kids under 6 may use the lock-

er room of opposite gender with parent or

guardian.

Massage

Members may attend the Michael Chang event on Friday, August 16

for free! If you would like to participate in the raffle, you may pur-

chase raffle tickets online or at the door. You will receive more bang

for your buck if you buy your raffle tickets online prior to the event.

Hope to see you all there!