Friends Of The Appleby Tennis Courts

The Meeting Establishing The Group

1/30/2010

First Meeting of Friends Of The Appleby Courts Of New Castle

Place: Oak Knoll Books (Office of Bob Fleck, Sr.)

Attendees: Bob Fleck, Sr., Jan Churchill, Bill Schmidt, Darleen Sullivan, Juliane Jackson, Jim Stroup, and Bill Mitchell

Notes:

. Bob Fleck, Sr. presiding. Good job Bob!

. Statement of the meeting purpose.

. Background of the tennis court refurbishment issue.

. Discussion and acceptance of the group’s mission statement (see below).

. Discussion of the proposed actions. Additionally, have fund raisers or community events linked to a tournament; place ad in The New Castle Weekly soliciting city residents participation.

. Agreement to meet every 3 months.

. Jan Churchill will attend the 2/1/2010 meeting of the Trustees Property Maintenance Committee where the courts refurbishment issue will be addressed.

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Friends of the Appleby Tennis Courts of New Castle

Mission: Our mission is to provide support to the Trustees of the New Castle Common on matters concerning the Appleby Tennis Courts. These courts are an integral part of the Battery Park complex which means so much to the life of New Castle residents and visitors to our city.

What can we do?

1. Host occasional fund raising events to help defray some costs borne by the Trustees.

2. Offer limited maintenance help under the direction of the City of New Castle.

3. Continue the blog to keep everyone aware of what we are doing.

4. Act as the "eyes and ears" for the Trustees on day to day security and maintenance problems.

5. Volunteer to offer advice to the Trustees on major enhancements and improvements to the courts.

Idea for a first step. Erect signs at the front and back entrances to the court stating that these are:

The Appleby Tennis Courts of New Castle Maintained by the Trustees of The Common.