March - April 2002
Vol. 13, No. 2 | Contents
If you’re a USRA member in good standing, your hard-copy, mailed issue will contain a postcard ballot for casting a vote for the USRA Board of Directors. Only USRA members may vote! Questions?
- Ballot must bear a legible signature, plus the mailing label from
the March/April 2002 issue, attached/pre-printed where indicated.
- Voter must be a current USRA member in good standing.
- Only one ballot per member may be cast (either with a national singles entry
or this postcard ballot delivered via RACQUETBALL, not both).
- Any number of candidates, up to the maximum of four (4) may be chosen.
- Ballot must be received by Wednesday, MAY 8.
* Nominated by Board Election Committee
** Nominated by Petition
The 2002 election drew a total of 584 ballots. Follow-up election results by candidate are shown in brackets by candidate name, with the percentage of votes earned against that total. [For complete sitting board results, see board election procedures and current board list.]
Napa, California
Racquetball, more than ever before, needs directors that are dedicated and insightful. They must be forthright and courageous when making the decisions that fashion racquetball’s future. For example, I would like nothing more than to see racquetball in the Olympics but caution that we must first find ways to maintain our courts and attract new players, especially young players. We can have no Olympic dream without courts and players. We must also have directors with unwavering integrity. This means standing up for and doing what’s right - even if it’s not popular.I have proven that I am results oriented. I can make a difference. When California needed a web site, I started one. I kept it current, profitable and provided services like downloadable entry forms, event calendars, and links to current events. I became Rules Commissioner to help standardize the interpretation and enforcement of the rules. I conduct Referee Certifications, am an Advanced AmPRO Instructor and a certified racquetball coach. I would like to see junior programs expanded, skill level ratings standardized and more equitable skill level competition.
You can email me at Crater1@aol.com or search the web for my web site. Please vote. Your vote is important.
Hoover, Alabama
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The USRA is at a crossroads in its development and I would like to be a part of the exciting changes that I expect in the coming years. I am current member of the USRA Board and know this experience will aid in moving our sport forward. Having been a player, a state president for six years, a tournament director and a club owner, gives me a unique prospective on growing racquetball. I saw my son grow up in junior racquetball and would like to pay back, in a small way, by being on the Board again. I am and always will be a junior advocate. We need a pipeline of court rats to keep courts open and racquetball alive. I have helped with the revitalization of the Junior Council and see this as a vehicle for re-energizing junior programs. As Director of the RUMBLE, an elite junior camp, for years I have seen the wealth of talent we have in our juniors. I also believe women’s racquetball is in a critical state and this needs to be addressed by the USRA. I respectfully ask for your vote and promise to work hard for our members and racquetball. Garner17@aol.com.
Plano, Texas
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I believe in “Racquetball.” I am in full support of the long-term goals published by the
USRA. The Executive Director, Board of Director members and others have done extensive and creative work to place the game at the threshhold of Olympic play. Additionally, tournaments are growing in size and number. There is still much to be done; I want to be part of it as a board member. I’ve participated in an uncounted number of tournaments and I have a solid grasp of the directions and procedures wanted by the players. This is not to mean that I have all the answers. It means I have the skills to listen when addressed. There’s a vast underworld of potential members in urban/rural areas needing our attention and invitation to join us (i.e.; schools, recreation centers, housing complexes, private clubs, etc.). Let’s do it together!
joewlamb@yahoo.com.
San Rafael, California
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I started playing in 1976, played my first tournament 1979, played my first national tournament in 1998. I have been sponsored by ProKennex since 1996. I was active in the Washington Racquetball Association, 1997-2000. Currently, I am CARA Juniors Coordinator, tournament QC director, Board Member of CARA, active in USRA, participating at the last 2 Leadership conferences. I am an AMPro Certified Advanced Instructor, Level 1 Referee, working on level 2, working on Coaches Certification. I also shoot Professional racquetball videos, partner with Ed Arias, US Open Webmaster.
I love racquetball. I get things done I get juniors involved in California. My goal is for CARA to have 3000 members by 2005 by going after grassroots involvement. I have been dealing with owners to encourage them to keep or add courts rather than remove them. I am working with John Ferguson on the USRA Juniors council. Being originally from Washington State, I saw first hand what Oregon was able to do. It is my goal to make California and USRA juniors programs as successful. Our sport will never die. When you vote for me, you know you will be getting someone who will devote themselves to making racquetball stronger.
Pgmcmillin@aol.com.
Anchorage, Alaska
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Racquetball, the sport we all love. Whether you are involved at a recreational level or as a tournament player, we’d all like to see growth in our awesome sport. Over the last 20 years I have seen racquetball peak in its popularity, and then begin to dwindle. So I ask, what is being done at the grassroots level? What is being done to keep members involved and excited? This is one of my key interests. During the last few years I have chosen to follow my passion and devote my time to racquetball. I have done a number of junior clinics locally in Alaska, and around the US, including helping with the Junior US Team. I am currently a member of the
LPRA. My desire in competing on the tour is to do everything possible for racquetball to explode in numbers and excitement. I have a burning desire to be an encouragement to the youth and to other players. I believe that as a member of the USRA Board I will be able to do these things more effectively.If handled correctly the best days of racquetball are yet to come! Please feel free to contact me at stephanie_munger@ yahoo.com.
Chicago, Illinois
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I am completing my first two year term as a representative of you, the grassroots competitive, racquetball player, and hope you’ll re-elect me. Racquetball is on a positive trend for the first time in more than a decade and I’m excited to be a part of our sport’s management team!I’ve been involved in racquetball for almost 30 years, as a collegiate player, State Board member (in two states), adult competitor, and now as a club owner. My two children have been competitors, and I have a keen interest in promoting play throughout all age groups. I believe that I bring broad and deep experience to the board, as well as a pragmatic perspective as to what will be effective in the marketplace.
By day, I am a Director in the Consulting Practice of PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP, and travel frequently throughout the country. I’m still hoping to lose 15 lbs. by National Singles and hit my backhand with confidence. I know that many of you share my goal!
Please do not hesitate to email me with questions about the USRA. I serve on the Hall of Fame, Finance and Membership Committees, and would be happy to answer any questions: geoff.peters@us.pwcglobal.com.
Memphis, Tennessee
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I have been involved with racquetball for 33 years as a player, and 26 years running my own business building racquetball courts. Major skills I can bring to the board are finance, management, contracts and negotiations, as well as developing new ideas and goals. Twenty-six years running a racquetball and consulting business has given me a unique ability to be involved in our sport on a daily basis. I would like to take these skills and use them as a board member. My involvement and service to racquetball includes starting high school and college racquetball teams, writing and publishing the most widely used textbook for college classes. Co-started first state tournament and association in Tennessee, as well as conducted many clinics and fund raising events. Most recently, I have started and maintained the History booth at the U.S. Open and developed and built the portable court used at the tournament.
I have laid the groundwork for racquetball to have a “Trust Fund.” On the board, I will work to complete this project. I feel this combination of business skills and experience could be of great benefit to the board. TheCourtCo@aol.com.
Alexandria, Virginia
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This is a great time to be a racquetballer. So many things are changing in our sport, from our Executive Director to our Pro Tour Commissioners, our status as an international sport, even our dues! I very much want to be involved with setting the direction and focus of the sport I love as we deal with these and other changes.
I do have my pet projects. As a tournament director (and a single male) I am worried about the lack of participation by women in our sport. Since over 50% of our population is female I believe this is one of the quickest areas in which we could make serious membership gains. This is one of the reasons I believe in the USRA’s continued support of the LPRA and why I agreed to help with the WIRT/LPRA in the first place.
I also believe that racquetball in general, and the USRA in particular has been undersold. I would like to help attract new sponsors and advertisers to our organization, and to our sport. Thank you for taking the time to read this, please take the time to put a check mark by my name and mail in your ballot! EwillisII@aol.com.
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