Quaker Aurora Tennis Club

CLUB PARTY ANNOUNCEMENT!

We are excited to invite all members and their spouses to our upcoming Club Party! Join us for an evening of fun, food, and fellowship on **Friday, October 18th at 6 PM**.

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy some great refreshments, and celebrate our wonderful club community. We encourage everyone to attend and bring your spouse along for the festivities!

Additionally, if you have any contact with former members, please reach out to them and see if they’d like to join us for this special occasion. We’d love to reconnect with old friends and share some good times together!

If you know you’ll be attending, please reach out to board member Carl DiNatale or send him an email at dinatale1341@gmail.com.

Mark your calendars, and we can’t wait to see you there!

CLUB REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE

Since our last newsletter, there have been a number of repairs and updates to the facility.  Here are the items:

• Aprons for court divider netting have been replaced
• New balls have been placed in the ball machine

If you are aware of anything that needs attention, please talk to a member of the Board or send an email to quakeraurora@gmail.com

PLEASE SIGN IN!

Members are required to sign in before using the courts; this documentation is essential for both:

• Liability & insurance purposes
• QATC Court Utilization Analysis

Please make sure to follow proper procedures by:

• Registering all players on the available sign-in sheet
• Registering any guests in your playing party
• Cancelling any reservation at your earliest opportunity so that the court becomes available for use by your fellow members

GUEST POLICY

Guest fees are $10 per person for up to 2 hours of court time per session. Guests may only play a maximum of 5 times per year (September through August) regardless of who invites the individual to play. Please advise your guest(s) of current Club policies.  

RESERVATIONS FOR BALL MACHINE/LESSONS

We have added new items to the YourCourts reservations system, allowing members to differentiate their reservation between “Casual Play,” etc., and “Practice – Ball Machine” or “Lesson”. When making your reservation, kindly click the checkbox under “Type” and make your choice. This will similarly assist our ongoing efforts to better assess current court usage.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTIONS COMING SOON

The Club will be holding its annual election in November for the Board of Directors.  This year, there will be three seats up for grabs.  The three-year terms for current members John Bush, Nancy Montone and Rick Phillips end on December 31, 2024.  If anyone is interested in running for the Board, please speak to a member of the Board or send an email to quakerauroratennis@gmail.com.

WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBER

We are excited to announce that we have a new addition to our tennis club family! Please join us in welcoming Ned White, a talented 4.5 player. Ned brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our community, and we are thrilled to have him on board.

You can reach Ned at (716) 290-0568. Don’t hesitate to say hello and introduce yourself on the courts!

As a reminder, our club is currently at full capacity. We will not be accepting new members until some existing members resign. We appreciate your understanding and support as we maintain our community’s vibrant atmosphere.

Let’s welcome Ned and continue to enjoy our love for the game together!

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held at the Club on Monday, November 18, 2024, at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to attend our regular bi-monthly Board Meetings and become more involved with the Club.  

Play Well & Be Well
QATC Board of Directors

SPRING CLEAN-UP WAS A BIG SUCCESS The recent Club spring clean-up was a huge success!  Thank you to everyone who was able to attend.  After a lot of hard work (and some donuts & coffee), the club looks great! CLUB REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE Since our last newsletter, there have been a number of repairs and updates to the facility.  The following is a list of a few of the items: Drone inspection and remediation of all necessary roof repairs Replacement of furnace motor and readjustment of blowers LED Lights were replaced/repaired New straps were placed on both court nets If you are aware of anything that needs attention, please talk to a member of the Board or send an email to quakeraurora@gmail.com. INVOICES SENT Invoices for membership dues have been sent out.  Dues for a single membership will remain at $700 per year, while family memberships will stay at $1,075 per year.  Please note that the only change is that there will now be a late fee of $25 imposed if paid after September 30, 2024.  WHY DO WE REQUIRE SIGN-IN SHEETS? Once in a while members ask why we have to bother to sign in on the sheets provided at the club.  After all, isn’t the electronic record in YourCourts enough?  It’s a fair question.   As a member-owned private club, QATC carries insurance to protect all of us from liability.  If a player ever suffered injury at the Club and approached QATC for damages, our insurer would be engaged.  To validate the claim, one of the first things that could be checked is the accuracy of our attendance record for the incident.  A check on the general accuracy of attendance records for a larger date range could be done to determine whether our records are typically accurate.  In addition, the sign-in sheets show that players were present at the Club during the YourCourts reservation time.  Such proof would put QATC in a good position with our insurer and protect our membership.   Thanks for your cooperation in using the sign-in sheets when you are at the Club GUEST POLICY Guest fees are $10 per person for up to 2 hours of court time per session. Guests may only play a maximum of 5 times per year (September through August) regardless of who invites the individual to play. Please advise your guest(s) of current Club policies.   RESERVATIONS FOR BALL MACHINE/LESSONS We have added new items to the YourCourts reservations system, allowing members to differentiate their reservation between “Casual Play,” etc., and “Practice – Ball Machine” or “Lesson”. When making your reservation, kindly click the checkbox under “Type” and make your choice. This will similarly assist our ongoing efforts to better assess current court usage. UPCOMING NEW MEMBERS Due to the resignation of some of our members, invitations to join have been issued to some of those on the waiting list including: Kathy Hauser, 3.5 Jim McCarthy, 3.5 Gabrielle McCarthy Eric Wake, 3.0 Heather Carson-Wake, 2.5 Anthony Brunsing, 4.0 Please welcome these upcoming new members and welcome them in your league play. NEXT MEETING The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held at the Club on Monday, August 26, 2024, at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to attend our regular bi-monthly Board Meetings and become more involved with the Club.   Play Well & Be Well QATC Board of Directors

QUAKER AURORA TENNIS CLUB

UPDATED QATC BY-LAWS AND

RULES & REGULATIONS

As reflected in the most recent QATC Member Newsletter, the Board has been made aware of various issues involving court reservations/utilization, including:

• difficulty reserving primetime courts for play (especially on weekends);
• members (including teaching coaches) manipulating the reservation system to book multiple courts — per day — beyond the established two-hour time limit; and
• members making — but then not showing up for (or canceling at last-minute) — reservations made days in advance for peak-use periods.

As a result, the Board has undertaken a deep-dive analysis of recent court utilization; Club membership levels; and a complete review of the QATC By-Laws and Rules & Regulations. The result of this multi-faceted approach are as follows:  

1. QATC has temporarily frozen individual and family memberships, at their current levels, for the remainder of the Club’s fiscal/seasonal year (through September 1, 2024). The purpose for doing so is due to current high court utilization. We will have a wait-list for new QATC applications, and we’ll re-evaluate membership levels after annual renewal invoices are sent out in August.
2. The QATC Board overwhelmingly approved updated Club By-Laws and Rules & Regulations to address recent complaints.

The revised QATC By-Laws and Rules & Regulations are attached to this Newsletter and will be posted shortly on our website. We suggest all members take a moment to familiarize yourself with these provisions. The revisions are summarized as follows:

By-Laws

The Board has re-affirmed the Club’s founding mission as a year-round tennis facility that remains member-owned; not-for-profit; and a “family-first” social club for tennis enthusiasts of all ages.

Many members have expressed concerns that QATC has drifted from this primary purpose by permitting tennis instruction and ball-machine practice. While we encourage all members to improve their tennis games, our facility prioritizes playing — as opposed to training or teaching — which is abundantly available at other local public facilities (i.e, Southtowns; Village Glen; Miller Tennis Center).

Rules & Regulations

The approved changes to the existing Club Rules & Regulations are not substantial, but they have been made specific to reflect the necessity for all members to comply with our online reservations and in-house sign-in system, and to more effectively preclude anyone from bypassing built-in court usage restrictions.  

1. All members can make a reservation for and play a maximum of TWO hours of court time per day; an exception to this general rule is made for a person who is scheduled as a player in a regular “league” match.
2. The number of persons permitted to play on any court at any time is limited to a maximum of FOUR (although a coach can instruct two doubles team from a sideline); the purpose of this new provision is to eliminate large-group clinics/drills or USTA Team Practices — these will no longer be permitted at any time.
3. Members are limited to making ONE reservation per day; up to a maximum of TWO hours per reservation; and up to THREE active reservations in advance. There shall be NO exception to these rules.
4. All participants to a reservation (player/coach/guest) should be reflected in the electronic “Your Courts” reservation system — as well as being manually (and legibly) recorded in the meeting room “sign-in” book. Our insurance carrier has emphasized that all people utilizing the Club must be recorded to ensure liability coverage (especially guests).
5. Individual guests are allowed to play up to FIVE times per the Club’s seasonal/calendar year (September 1 – August 31); to be clear, the guest can play a TOTAL of FIVE times with various members (but, for example, two members cannot EACH invite the same guest five times).

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As a member-owned, not-for-profit indoor tennis facility, it is imperative that all members abide by these By-Laws and Rules & Regulations. With the anticipated cooperation of the Membership, we can maximize all members’ enjoyment and utilization of the Club’s facilities; maintain a stable and financially healthy Membership level; and embrace the QATC tradition of a “family-first” social tennis club — for years to come!

Question and/or Comments?

quakeraurora@gmail.com

And PS:

• Next QATC Board Meeting: Monday, 6:30pm, May 13, 2024
• Spring Clean-Up: Saturday, 9am, May 18, 2024

NEW BOARD DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS
The Club congratulates new Director Pete Ryan, and welcomes back Carl DiNatale and Matt Czechowski to the Board, as per the the results of the recent QATC Elections. The Board also selected 2024 Club Officers:

• President – Mitch Stenger
• Vice Pres – Rick Phillips
• Treasurer – Jim Griffis
• Secretary – Nancy Montone

The other Directors continuing their service on the Board are: John Bush; Cindy Chynoweth; and Elaine Idzik (“Emerita”). Contact Info for individual Board Directors, and all QATC members, is on our website (“Membership List”). The entire Board can be contacted directly via email at quakeraurora@gmail.com.

Please join us in thanking past President Tom Siener for his dedicated service to the Club. Tom declined to run for re-election, after serving on the Board for nearly two decades, and as our President for the past five years. All members owe him a debt of gratitude — but Tom says he will accept a simple pat on the back, and a cold beer or two, when you see him playing on the courts!

WATER COOLERS / CUPS
In response to environmental concerns expressed by some members, disposable cups will no longer be provided for water.  All members are encouraged to bring their own reusable containers. Water coolers remain available on each court and in the kitchen.

PLEASE SIGN IN!
Members are required to sign in before using the courts; this documentation is essential for both:

1. liability & insurance purposes; and
2. QATC Court Utilization Analysis.

We are aware that some members have encountered issues in securing court reservations for preferred “peak use” time periods of play. Recent complaints have also mentioned members reserving courts but then failing to show up.

In response to your concerns, we have been examining recent reservation information to better assess both Club court usage and current Club membership levels. We will have more information to share on these topics in the next week or two. In the interim, please make sure to follow proper procedures by:      

• registering all players on the available sign-in sheet;
• registering any guests in your playing party; and
• canceling any reservation at your earliest opportunity so that the court becomes available for use by your fellow members.

GUEST POLICY

Guest fees are $10 per person for up to 2 hours of court time per session. Guests may only play a maximum of 5 times per year. Please advise your guest(s) of current Club policies.  

RESERVATIONS FOR BALL MACHINE/LESSONS
We have added new items to the YourCourts reservations system, allowing members to differentiate their reservation between “Casual Play,” etc., and “Practice – Ball Machine” or “Lesson”. When making your reservation, kindly click the checkbox under “Type” and make your choice. This will similarly assist our ongoing efforts to better assess current court usage.

CLUB IMPROVEMENTS & CLEAN-UP

We have successfully remediated “malodorous complaints” in the kitchen area, by way of several measures, including the replacement of blocked and/or leaking plumbing lines. The mens’ room drywall will be replaced shortly. 

We are working directly with the overseas manufacturer and regional distributor of the recently purchased LED court lights to remedy partial outages; we have also installed surge protectors to safeguard this investment. As soon as replacement parts (on order now, and fully covered under manufacturer warranty) arrive, all lighting fixtures will be restored to full wattage. Thank you for your continuing patience in this regard!

We lost a large tree from our front lawn during a near-blizzard snow event this winter. The surviving portion of the downed tree was, unfortunately, determined to be not viable and was consequently removed.

After another tough winter, we need another strong turnout by the Club Membership for our annual “Spring Clean-Up”, now scheduled for next month, Saturday, May 18, at 9 AM. We will have more information to share on this event shortly; however, we ask that you “Save The Date” and plan to pitch in — as the more people participating makes the clean-up process much faster — AND FUN!

NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held at the Club on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to attend our regular bi-monthly Board Meetings and become more involved with the Club.  

Play Well & Be Well…and Enjoy the “Epoch Eclipse”!!
QATC Board of Directors

LED LIGHTS ARE A BIG SUCCESS!

QATC has completed the conversion to LED lights and it is a big success!  If you haven’t been to the club since the conversion, you are in for a treat.  Many thanks to board member Jim Griffis for all of his efforts in making this happen.

RATE INCREASE

Due to the huge increase in costs in day to day expenses along with current major updates, the board voted to increase the dues for the coming year.  This is the first increase since 2015.  Dues for a Single Membership will increase from $650 per year to $700 per year and a Family Membership will increase from $975 per year to $1,075 per year.  This increase will also help us move forward with future improvements.  Invoices for will be mailed out in August.  

MIXED DOUBLES / SOCIAL

The Mixed Doubles Event received interest from 14 club players, and held a night of doubles play in June and July. Both courts were used, with the teams randomly created from players having a variety of skill levels. Every player of each group was able to serve out one game in doubles play, then partners were rotated into other teams for more rounds. This was an excellent format for casual play, meeting club members and working on various tennis skills. Refreshments were available afterwards, and all players agreed it was an enjoyable, interactive event.

The next Mixed Doubles get-together will be on August 11, 2023 at 6pm to 8pm. If you are interested in attending, contact Matt (myuschik75@gmail.com) or John (johnbielinskiod@gmail.com). A sign-up sheet will also be posted at the club. Shared BYO refreshment is encouraged. Future events are planned for the second Friday night of each month. Also, if you are interested in participating in a short, one-time tennis workshop to review your stroke production, let us know.

PARTY

The club will be holding our annual member’s party in mid October.  The actual date & time will be announced at a later date.  There will be music, food and plenty of fun.  We hope to see everyone there! 

SIGNING IN & COURT CANCELLATION

Club members are asked to make every effort to cancel their court if they are unable to play.  YourCourts.com can be used to cancel courts as well as for making reservations.  Cancelling as early as possible ensures your fellow members have the opportunity to pick up the unused time slots.  Also, please remember to register on the sign-in sheet when you use a court.  Please write legibly. 

The Board will continue to monitor court cancellations and overall utilization to ensure maximum access for all.

It’s also important to sign guests in as well.  Guest fees are $10 per person for up to an hour & a half of court time per session.  Guests may play up to 5 times per year.
 
Please ensure all guests are signed in and advised of current club policies.  

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held AT THE CLUB on Monday, September 11th, 2023 at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to become more involved with the Club, and are welcome to attend.

Play Well & Be Well!
QATC Board

Overview

After many years of discussion and investigation, the QATC board has voted to convert our court lighting to LED.  It is believed that this will provide substantial electricity savings, maintain the existing brightness of our court area, and best position the club for its next 50 years.

Current Environment

Presently, there are (24) 1500-watt Metal Halide (MIH) lamps that light the court area; (8) on court 1, (8) on court 2, and (8) attached to the center bar between the courts. In addition, there are (16) fluorescent fixtures of which most will be removed.

The MIH lights account for an estimated 70 to 80% of our monthly electrical expense from September to June. The balance of the electrical utilization (approximately 18%) is primarily attributed to the furnace.

Proposal

Replace all (24) high wattage MIH lamps and (10) of the fluorescent fixtures with up to (38) LED lamps positioned in a similar pattern to what we have now. The changeover will occur this summer so as not to impact league play, as the club will need to be closed for a few days.

Benefits

It is anticipated that the conversion will save the Club 30-50% in electricity ($5,000-$7,000 annually), along with an average of $1,400 annually in typical electrical work (changing of bulbs, etc.). In addition, the new lights will turn on and off immediately without the need of a “warm-up” or “cool down” period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why has the board decided to make the transition to LED lighting?

LED lighting demands far less electricity providing significant savings.  Furthermore, the lights themselves will necessitate less work (changing of bulbs, etc.) which will also be a cost savings.

If the savings are so great, why didn’t we convert a long time ago?

The Club held off on the conversion for many years due to the unreliability of the newly developing LED technology – including the lack of a guarantee that the LED lighting would be suitable to meet the membership’s demands. LED lighting has come a long way in the last decade.

How much will this cost? / Does the Club have the money?

The total cost would be $30,550 which includes:

• $21,600 for the new LED lights (Note: this includes a NYSEG rebate of $15,200 or $400/LED light)
• $8,950 for removal of the existing fixtures and installation of the new lights

After many years of sound financial management, the Club is in a good position to shoulder the upfront expense – especially considering the solid return on investment.

What will be the return on investment (ROI)?

It is estimated that the annual electrical billing will be reduced by at least 30% or $5,000/year and may be as much as 50% or $7,500/year under current rates and usage.

With a conservative savings estimate of 30%, the ROI would be approximately 6 years. When including the annual savings on contractor service support and the potential of 50% utility savings – the ROI could be short as 3.5 years.

Will the court lighting be as bright as it is now?

Our tennis courts are considered the best lit in all of Western New York. The board did not want to sacrifice that with a conversion.  Contractors with whom we met said that it was typical to reduce the “lumens” by 60% to achieve the same amount of light with LED’s. The board insisted on no more than a 30% reduction in “lumens” to ensure we would be happy with the results.

What if it isn’t as bright – or it’s too bright?

The proposed plan is designed to provide the Club with flexibility in the number of lights we use. Once we have the (38) LEDs installed, we can then evaluate the amount of light on the courts. If we have more than we need, we can disconnect some lights, thus saving some additional electrical cost. If it turns out we need more, we can easily add them as the current electrical distribution system has more than enough capacity to add lights where needed.

The existing lights provide a lot of heat. Could our heating bills increase with LED’s?

It is foreseeable that our gas bills will increase during the winter months as the LED lights will not generate the heat that our existing lights do. However, the Club’s electricity expense is typically about 4X its natural gas expense – so decreasing that expense is paramount.

Furthermore, without the heat generated by the existing lights, summer play may be significantly more comfortable.

Are there any other benefits from the conversion to LED lighting?

The LED lights that are proposed will turn on immediately and there will be no need to wait for the lights to cool down after turning them off as we do now.

Another benefit is the expected lifespan of today’s LED lights. These commercial LED lights have an estimated lifespan of 100,000 hours. To put this into perspective, if the lights are used 8 to 10 hours a day for a year that equates to about 3,500 hours or a potential lifespan of 28 years.

COVID-19 UPDATE 

Erie County has announced a mask mandate for all indoor public locations.  All members & guests are required to wear a mask from the car to the court and from the court to the car.  In the facility, masks are not required on the court; however you may wear a mask on court if you feel it necessary.  Congregating in the club is prohibited until further notice

Members who bring a guest into the club will be responsible to ensure said guest is aware of and abides by the QATC policies and CDC/NYS/ Erie County guidelines.  Thank you for your continued cooperation in navigating and following these regulations, which has allowed the Club to remain open to date without any issues!
The board continues to closely monitor the CDC’s & Erie County’s guidelines.  Any changes to the current regulations affecting the use of the club will be communicated to members immediately.  

BOARD NOMINATIONS

There are five new candidates (Jeff Breidenstein, John Bush, Rick Phillips, Ken White and Patty Widmer) and one incumbent (Nancy Montone) nominated to fill three open board seats.  Current board members Andrea McGrath and Bobby Mathew have chosen not to seek a second term.  The board is very grateful for their dedicated service.  Ballots will be out within the week.  Single members will have one vote and family members will have two.  Please watch for the ballot email & be sure to vote!

WINTER TOPICS

QATC has an agreement with Queen City Snow Plowing to handle our plowing needs.  We will see a significant savings over what we were paying in the past.  While Queen City is responsible for the plowing, our members are responsible for shoveling in front of the door.  It is appreciated if all members ensure the entry way is cleared and salt is sprinkled as needed.

We are asking that members park a few feet away from the building once the snow & ice accumulates as ice does fall from the roof and may cause damage to your vehicles.  If you are at the club and feel the parking lot is icy and needs to be salted, please contact a board member and we’ll reach out to Queen City.

NEW FENCING

The board would like to thank our neighbor Mark Kaczmarek (Kaz) for reaching out to us & offering to install a wooden fence enclosure for our wastewater disbursement tank behind our parking lot.  The project is now complete and is a great improvement over the snow fence that was there previously.  We’re lucky to have Mr. Kaczmarek as a friend to our club.

NEW MEMBERS

A few individual and family memberships remain available, please encourage your tennis friends at other clubs to consider membership at QATC — applications are available online — and prospective new members can be directed to Elaine Idzik or Cindy Chynoweth for further information.

We are happy to announce the addition of our new single member Pratyush Sunkara and family members Paul & Alyssa Scilingo.  Please welcome these new members and include them in your league play.
 
ODDS & ENDS

We are aware that the cups for the water coolers don’t fit in the attached dispensers.  The company has apologized and said that they are having problems getting the correct cups from their supplier. 

With the influx of so many new members, we have prepared an updated membership list which will be posted on the website within a few days.  One will also be posted at the club.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held AT THE CLUB on Monday, January 10th, 2022 at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to become more involved with the Club, and are welcome to attend.

Play Well & Be Well!
QATC Board

COVID-19 REMINDERS 

In accordance with current US CDC Covid-19 guidelines and adopted by the NYS Health Department [see, https://forward.ny.gov/reopening-reference-guide], the QATC Board has agreed that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear face masks while in the club including while socializing in the club room.  Per the guidelines, unvaccinated members should continue to abide by the club’s previous policy requiring mask-wearing in all areas of the club except when on the courts, and continue to maintain 6 feet of distance with others.

Members who bring a guest into the club will be responsible to ensure said guest is aware of and abides by the QATC policies and CDC/NYS guidelines.  Thank you for your continued cooperation in navigating and following these regulations, which has allowed the Club to remain open to date without any issues!

The board will continue to closely monitor the CDC’s guidelines regarding the new Delta variant of the virus.  Any changes to the current regulations affecting the use of the club will be communicated to members immediately.  

BOARD NOMINATIONS

If there is anyone interested in running for the QATC board in the coming election, nominations need to be presented to a board member by November 8, 2021.  There will be three seats up for re-election.  The three board members who’s terms are coming to an end are Nancy Montone, Bobby Mathew & Andrea McGrath.

CANCELLATIONS

Club members are asked to make every effort to cancel their court if they are unable to play.  YourCourts.com can be used to cancel courts as well as for making reservations.  Cancelling as early as possible insures your fellow members have the opportunity to pick up the unused time slots.

ROGace LOOKING FOR TENNIS ENTHUSIASTS

The ROGace program runs under 12 tennis instruction at the South Towns Tennis Club. They are growing and are constantly looking to expand their coaching team. As it’s a small part-time job with unique time commitment requirements, they are looking for tennis enthusiasts who love tennis and would be interested in mentoring the next generation of tennis players, who are e.g. retired, teachers, stay-at-home parents, etc.  For more information, please refer to their website at www.rogace.com.

NEW MEMBERS

A few individual and family memberships remain available, please encourage your tennis friends at other clubs to consider membership at QATC — applications are available online — and prospective new members can be directed to Elaine Idzik or Cindy Chynoweth for further information.

We are happy to announce addition of several new members:

• Martin Denysschen                                  
• Jacob & Salah Griffis                                    
• David & Michelle Gwozdz                           
• Nick Ortiz                                                      
• Christopher & Mary Ann Tingley      

Please welcome these new members and include them in your league play.

CELL SERVICE / WIFI

It has been brought to the attention of the board that some members would like something done about the poor cell signal at our club.  The board would like to improve cell signal without incurring additional monthly charges.  If you have any suggestions on the matter, please pass it on to a board member.  Creative solutions are welcome.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held AT THE CLUB on Monday, November 8th, 2021 at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to become more involved with the Club, and are welcome to attend.

Play Well & Be Well!
QATC Board

COVID-19 REMINDERS 

In accordance with current US CDC Covid-19 guidelines and adopted by the NYS Health Department [see, https://forward.ny.gov/reopening-reference-guide], the QATC Board has agreed that fully vaccinated individuals are no longer required to wear face masks when entering/exiting the tennis club.  Per the guidelines, unvaccinated members should continue to abide by the club’s previous policy requiring mask-wearing when not on the courts.

Fully vaccinated members may socialize after play in the kitchen area, without wearing masks or social distancing.  This policy will rely upon an “Honor System” so, if you are NOT yet fully vaccinated, for everyone’s protection, please continue to wear a mask and maintain your social distance from other members.  It is encouraged for any members with pre-existing conditions or who still have Covid concerns, to continue wearing face masks as they deem appropriate.

Members who bring a guest into the club will be responsible to ensure said guest is aware of and abides by the QATC policies and CDC/NYS guidelines.  Thank you for your continued cooperation in navigating and following these regulations, which has allowed the Club to remain open to date without any issues!

The board will continue to closely monitor the CDC’s guidelines regarding the new Delta variant of the virus.  Any changes to the current regulations affecting the use of the club will be communicated to members immediately.  

The Board will continue to ensure that frequently touched surfaces and common areas are sanitized regularly.
 

ANNUAL INVOICES

Invoices for annual club dues will be mailed out in August.  The club is happy to announce that again, there will be no increase for the year!
 

GUESTS

Guest fees are $10 per person for up to an hour & a half of court time per session.  Guests may play up to 5 times per year.

Please ensure any guests are signed in and advised of current club policies regarding Covid-19.
 

 INDOOR CLEANING SERVICE

As of August 1, 2021, the shower will be reopened to club members.  Bieler has been instructed to include the cleaning and sanitization of the shower room with the rest of their weekly cleaning duties.    

Members should continue to be vigilant in using hand sanitizer upon entering club as well as following CDC guidelines.

If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the cleaning of the club, please let a board member know and it will be passed on to Bieler.

CLUB MAINTENANCE

Please remember to clean up after yourselves when using the facility.  The plastic water cups are recyclable and can be put into the blue bins courtside. 
 

NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERS ON LEAVE

A few individual and family memberships remain available, please encourage your tennis friends at other clubs to consider membership at QATC — applications are available online — and prospective new members can be directed to Elaine Idzik or Cindy Chynoweth for further information.

Now that the CDC guidelines have eased up, we’d like to invite those who are taking a leave of absence for Covid reasons to consider reactivating their memberships.

We are happy to announce the return of Bob & Sharon Mampe, Mike Dotton, Peter Lane, Vicky Gmerek, Mary Ann Graziano and Gene & Evie Kleinberg!  We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
 

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held AT THE CLUB on Monday, September 13th, 2021 at 6:30pm.  All members are encouraged to become more involved with the Club, and are welcome to attend.

Play Well & Be Well!
QATC Board

COVID-19 UPDATE 

The QATC Board recently met and revisited our current Covid Safety Policy, with the following results:

Based upon recent changes to Covid-19 guidelines by the US CDC, now adopted by the NYS Health Department [see, https://forward.ny.gov/reopening-reference-guide], the QATC Board has agreed that those members who are fully vaccinated no longer need to wear face masks when entering/exiting the tennis club.  However, as per the guidelines, unvaccinated members should continue to abide by the club’s previous policy requiring mask-wearing when not on the courts.

Those who are fully vaccinated may also resume socializing after play in the kitchen area, without wearing masks or social distancing, assuming all involved are in fact fully vaccinated.  Obviously, this policy relies upon an “Honor System” so, if you are NOT yet fully vaccinated, please continue to wear a mask and maintain your social distance from other members — for everyone’s protection.  We encourage all who have pre-existing conditions, as well as those who still have Covid concerns, to continue wearing face masks as they deem appropriate.

In the event you bring a guest to the club, the member is responsible to ensure that the guest is aware of and abides by the QATC policies and CDC/NYS guidelines.  Thanks to all the members for their continuing cooperation in navigating and following these changing regulations — everyone’s compliance has allowed the Club to remain open to date without any issues!  

The Board members will continue to ensure that all frequently touched surfaces are sanitized on a bi-weekly basis going forward.

SANITIZING

The club has set up a routine disinfection of frequently touched surfaces 2x per week on Sunday and Thursday along with the weekly cleaning on Tuesday by Bieler.  

Members should continue to be vigilant in using hand sanitizer upon entering club as well as following CDC guideline (stated above).

SPRING CLEANUP

Thank you to everyone who was able to participate in our annual Spring Cleanup.  Because of the hard work by our members, the club looks beautiful inside & out.

INDOOR CLEANING SERVICE

QATC has been in contact with Bieler Cleaning Services to discuss our expectations going forward. If anyone has any questions or concerns regarding the cleaning of the club, please let a board member know and it will be passed on to them.

NEW MEMBERS & MEMBERS ON LEAVE

A few individual and family memberships remain available so, now that the Guest Policy has been reinstituted, please encourage your tennis friends at other clubs to consider membership at QATC — applications are available online — and prospective new members can be directed to Elaine Idzik or Cindy Chynoweth for further information.

Now that the CDC guidelines have eased up, we’d like to invite those who are taking a leave of absence for Covid reasons to consider reactivating their memberships.

NEXT MEETING

The next meeting of the QATC Board will be held AT THE CLUB on Monday, July 19th, 2021.  All members are encouraged to become more involved with the Club, and are welcome to attend.

Play Well & Be Well!
QATC Board