February 2012 Issue (PDF)

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• Forehand Follow Through - Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• Town Hall Summary - Next Meeting February 18
  
• Cup Season - Emerald at the Top, Rainier in 3rd
  
• Junior Champs League to ReStarts
  
• Spring League Sign-ups Begin week of 2/20
  
• Two New Ball Machines Purchased - Fleet of 4 at BETC
  

• Happy New Year and Welcome New Bally's Members
  
• Tennis Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• 2012 Election Results
  
• Mixed USTA Records
  
• 3rd Annual Senior Doubles Tourney - Results
  
• Thank you for your Food Bank Donations
  

• BETC Logo Clothing - available soon
  
• Be Quicker at the Net by Volleying Like a Fencer - Bill Bartlett
  
• Quick Start at BETC begins in Janaury
  
• Doubles Club Championship coming soon!
  
• Emerald Cup in 1st Place
  
• 35th Anniversary Party a Great Success
  
• Junior Holiday Camps Dec. 21-23
  
• Late charges - League and Dues Billings
  

• The 35th Anniversary - days away!.. A pig?! Yes…
  
• Understanding the 3 Stages of a Point by Bill Bartlett
  
• Misappropriation of funds - Investigation Continues
  
• 4.5 Ladies Senior Team - 4th Place in Nationals
  
• 2011 Singles Club Champions Announced
  

• BETC Bookkeeper Terminated - Criminal Investigation Ongoing
  
• Pickleball - Paddles and Courts Free throughout October!
  
• Quick Start Tennis now available at BETC!
  
• Senior USTA - Great Records by Several Members
  
• BETC 35th Anniversary planned for Nov 5 - Old photos desired
  
• Taking Advantage of the Middle ….. - Tennis Tip by Bill Bartlett
  

• Mixed USTA Season - Registration has begun
  
• Self Talk and Your Tennis Game
  
• Nominations Accepted - Thanks and Good Luck Max!
  
• BETC Member Results at the WA State Open
  
• Senior USTA Standings
  
• Committee Volunteers Needed for 35th Anniversary
  
• Doubles Night Social - Sept 24th
  

• Roofing complete - Volunteers needed for 35 Anniversary Party
  
• Adding Power to Your Serve
  
• BETC to Implement the USTA's Quick Start Program
  
• Senior USTA Teams and Schedules Announced
  
• All City Junior Tournament - BETC's Results & Participation
  
• Ladies Daytime Leagues (Flights) - Are You Available?
  
• Fall Leagues Sign-ups Begin August 1
  

• Pickleball now available on the RB Courts
  
• Minuteman Press - Please support them!
  
• Two Handed Backhand Volley - Bill Bartlett Tip
  
• USTA Adult and Senior Leagues - 4.5 Women Advance to Finals
  
• 8.0 Mixed Doubles Potluck - Sunday July 24th
  
• BETC Junior Success in State
  
• The Longs - Members of the Month
  

• Gum and Food not Allowed on the Courts
  
• Printed Directory Available Soon!
  
• Roofing Project July 5-28 - Lesson Program on courts 4-6
  
• Pickleball on the Racquetball Court? - Your Opinion Requested
  
• Tennis Tip - The Double Tap Follow Through
  
• 2010 Year End Member Rankings
  
• Member of the Month - The Viloria Family
  
• USTA Wins - Chan Han 6 for 8 and Barb Whitaker 7 out of 8!
  

• 2013 Restroom Renovation and Your Input Desired
  
• High Ground Strokes, Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• Online and Phone in Reservations Start at the Same Time May 10
  
• USTA Team Results - Kumiko's team 7-1!
  
• Junior Overnight Social - May 21
  
• New Members of BETC!
  
• Val Ahyat and Family - Members of the Month
  

• 2011 Doubles Club Champions Announced
  
• Use Your Hips for Power on Your Ground Strokes
  
• Roof Material Arrived - Mats Wilander to BETC?
  
• Rainer Cup WON and Emerald Cup took 3rd!
  
• Member of the Month - Cathy Clark
  
• April 18th - 24th is League Coordinator Appreciation Week
  
• How Well Do You Know the BETC Staff?
  

• Re-Application Process Continues & Online Reservation System Available - Janet Best
  
• How to Improve Your Serve and Overhead Smash - Bill Bartlett
  
• 2010 in Review - From the Board
  
• Rainier & Emerald Cup - Doing Very Well! - Margaret Fain
  
• BETC Juniors Recognized - Bill Bartlett
  
• Members of the Month - Don Raftis Mary Ann Thorp - Marissa Aragones
  
• Spring League Sheets Posted & Doubles CC Wrap up - Tracy Lockhart
  

• Online Reservation Bookings and WIFI now available!
  
• New Board Members Installed
  
• Courts 7-9 - New Roof this Summer
  
• "Coaching" Okayed for a Trail Basis on Courts 4-6
  
• Cup and USTA News
  
• Doubles Club Championship - In Progress
  
• New!....Member of the Month
  
• Re-Application Process - Return by Feb 10
  

• Happy New Year - Roof over 7-9 Replaced this summer!
  
• Re-Application Process Required by Boeing Recreation
  
• Make Gravity your Friend for a Better Serve - Tennis Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• BETC Bylaws and Thank you from Jim Hornsby and Shannie Presuhn
  
• Debbie Herron Mixed USTA team on the rise - Emerald Cup in 4th
  
• Winter Leagues Begin January 3.
  
• 19th Annual Doubles Club Championship - Next Month!
  
• BETC Members had a Strong Showing in Senior Tournament
  

• Thank you Michel, Chester, Steve, Linda and Shannie.
  
• Rafael Nadal Forehand Tennis Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• Lesson rate increase effective January 1, 2011
  
• Di Brown and Sally Wrights teams headed to Sunriver (in June)
  
• Free Guest Pass included - Happy Holidays!
  
• The Best of BETC - Chris Takami
  
• 2nd Annual Senior Tournament - Another Smashing Success
  

• Security Measures Increased
  
• Club Manager Janet Best - 30th Anniversary at BETC!
  
• Half Volley, the Most Neglected Shot - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• 18th Annual Singles Club Championship Wrap up and Champions - Tracy Lockhart
  
• 2nd Annual Senior Tournament - From the Board
  
• Cindy Seims and Cathy Shaheen Shinning in Cup - Margaret Fain
  
• 2010 Participation Survey - Your Input and Staff Follow-up
  

• 2010 Participation Survey - Your Input and Staff Follow-up
  
• 18th Annual Singles Club Championship- Tracy Lockhart
  
• Get Rid of the Hitch for More Power - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• Electronic Directory and Online Reservation System
  
• Cup and Senior USTA Updates - Margaret Fain
  
• JJ Jackson - US Open Doubles Champion - Allan Overland
  
• Nomination for Elections Announced
  

• Welcome Back Margaret Fain & Welcome in Cathy Shaheen
  
• Hug the Baseline for More Offense - Bill Bartlett
  
• Please Help us Promote BETC!
  
• Washington State Open - Members who Participated
  
• Senior Men - Pizza Party just for you!
  

• Online Membership Directory and Court Reservations?
  
• Knuckles Up for a Better Spin Serve - Bill Bartlett
  
• Survey Complete - Thank you! - BETC Board
  
• Jesse vs Max in Seattle City Open
  
• The Best of BETC - Ed Schroeder recognized
  
• Fluid Replacement - Dietitian and Club Member Diane Javelli
  

• Positive Attitude - Tennis Tip by Bill Bartlett
  
• Membership Director Online - Password protected - Your opinion?
  
• Four Junior State Champions
  
• The Best of BETC - Nominate a member!
  
• Member Service Position Open - Lix Buck leaving BETC
  
• USTA League Tennis Playoff Results
  

• Max Manthou - Class act and 4 time State 4A Champion
  
• Standards of Court Etiquette - From the Board
  
• Individual USTA Achievements and Ikeda 8-0 & McIntosh 7-1!
  
• The Best of BETC - Nominate a member!
  
• Juniors 44 District & 28 State Qualifiers
  
• Thank you Steve Kono!
  

• Chris Zavada leaving BETC Desk Staff
  
• Participation Survey Available
  
• How to Improve Your Volley - Bill Bartlett
  
• From the Board - Family Membership
  
• USTA Season Well Underway
  

April 2010 Issue (PDF)

• New Introductory League
  
• Online Bankers - New Address for BETC
  
• The Power Serve - Bill Bartlett
  
• Noteworthy and Individual Successes
  
• Participation Survey Forthcoming
  
• Free Guest Pass - Court time applicable
  
• 2010 Anticipated expenses
  

March 2010 Issue (PDF)

• Introductory League Monday's at 6:30 PM
  
• The BETC no no's
  
• Drop Shot - Bill Bartlett
  
• Junior Lesson Program FAQ's
  
• New Leagues and What's Happening?
  

February 2010 Issue (PDF)

• Welcome Lisa and Kathy to the BETC Board of Directors
  
• BETC Mailing Address Changed
  
• The Art of Anticipation - Bill Bartlett
  
• BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
  
• 2010 Doubles Club Champions Announced!
  

January 2010 Issue (PDF)

• Happy New Year from the BETC Staff
  
• Welcome Liz Buck to the staff
  
• Three Drills to Improve Your Volley - Bill Bartlett
  
• Board Approved $2.00 Court Fee Increase
  
• Mixed USTA News, Classic & Emerald Cup in 2nd
  

December 2009 Issue (PDF)

• USTA Year End Ratings are out and big changes were made
  
• Results of the Inaugural Senior Tournament and Singles Club Championship
  
• The One Inch Shoulder Dip - Bill Bartlett
  
• Emerald Cup in 2nd Place
  
• Dave Herrons Senior Team Wins Playoffs!
  

November 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Dee Dee Fisher - Member Services is resigning
  
• Inaugural Senior Tournament at BETC Nov 27-29
  
• The Pure Volley - Bill Bartlett
  
• BETC to begin opening at 6:30 AM on Monday - Saturday
  
• Membership is open!
  

October 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Howard Hudson Dam and Kent Valley Flooding - Actions Announced Soon
  
• Review Court Reservation Privileges
  
• Drills to Improve Your Tennis Game - Bill Bartlett
  
• Food Bank Donations Start
  
• Tracy Lockhart reports on Interclub Activities
  

September 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Last Call - Wayne Bryan Clincs at BETC
  
• Mixed USTA - Coming Soon
  
• The Grip for Handling Spins - Bill Bartlett
  
• Ready for the Big Match? Nutrition by member Diane Javelli
  
• Calcutta - Special Event by Dee Dee Fisher
  

August 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Last Call - Wayne Bryan Clincs at BETC
  
• Court Resurfacing August 10 - 23
  
• New USTA Membership
  
• Fall League Sign-ups begin Aug 3
  

July 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Wayne Bryan Clincs at BETC
  
• Court Resurfacing August 10 - 23
  
• Juniors Attending State
  
• Fall League Sign-ups begin Aug 3
  

June 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Clubs Website Hacked
  
• Prime Time Reservation Rule Clarification
  
• Juniors Learn about the USTA
  
• College Bound Volunteers Needed
  
• USTA Playoffs set to start
  
• Welcome Barb - Hyatius for Margaret

May 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Thank you Danny Edwards!
  
• No perfume - please....
  
• Policy on Use of Fans
  
• Activities Committee Underway
  
• Huge Savings in 09 for Roof Over 7-9?

April 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Classic Cup Team wins division!
  
• Prime -v- Non Prime Time (Reseravations)
  
• Winning Strategies - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• Introducing Mike Franco to the Board
  
• USTA Underway - Takami, Mansfield, Smith - Quick Starts

March 2009 Issue (PDF)

• 17th Annual Doubles Club Champions Announced
  
• Classic Cup in 2nd Place - Go Ladies!
  
• Close Range Dipper - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• BETC on the Web and Suggestions Welcomed!
  
• Spring Leagues Signups in Progress!

February 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Holiday Classic Tournament Results
  
• Classic Cup in 2nd Place
  
• How to Volley a Fast Ball - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• Court Resurfacing Planned for August 10 - 16

January 2009 Issue (PDF)

• Results of Member Participation Survey
  
• 17th Annual Doubles Club Championship and Entry Form
  
• The Toss - Tip from Bill Bartlett
  
• Mixed Doubles Mixers

December 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Letter from the Board - Reprinted
  
• The Spin Serve by Bill Bartlett
  
• Winter Sign-up Sheets are Posted
  
• Member Networking - Supporting Each Other

November 2008 Issue (PDF)

Letter from the Board - Fee Increases Necessary
• 2008 Singles Club Champions Announced
  
• The Ten Step Rule - Bill Bartlett
  
• Wallyball - YES!
  
• League Sign-ups for the Winter begin November 17

October 2008 Issue (PDF)

• New Roof Installed - Capital Projects Continue
  
• New Court Lighting Policy Implemented
  
• Board of Director Nominees Solicited
  
• Senior USTA Underway
  
• Labor Day Tournament Results

September 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Dee Dee Fisher replaces Rich Cornwell - fully!
  
• Weakend Warriors repeat with trip to Nationals!
  
• Nominations requested for BETC Board of Directors
  
• Singles Club Championship is Oct 3-5 & 10-12
  
• New Member Orientations at Monthly Socials

August 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Wayne Bryan at BETC! - Camps provided - WOW!
  
• League Information
  
• USTA Searson Full Results
  
• Power and Balance by Bill Bartlett
  
• ? Wallyball - Maybe…..

July 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Congratulations Davis Mangham - Seattle City Champion!
  
• Roof Over 1 - 6 Replaced Beginning July 22.
  
• Happy 32 Anniversary BETC!
  
• Jose Higeras Camps by Allan Overland

June 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Max Manthou repeats as 4A State Champion, Matt Overland takes 3rd and earns Sportsmanship Award
  
• Summer league sign-ups start Monday, June 2
  
• Jim Thorp's and Cindy Nomura's teams advance in USTA. Records: Bob Jeter 10-0, Carolyn Cruzat 7-0, Michael Ahn 6-0, Della McCleary, Jim Dugan and Liz White were all 5-0!

May 2008 Issue (PDF)

• USTA - Nomura, Paasche, Chung, Long and Olson - All Perfect!
  
• Roof decision—Thanks for your input!
  
• Thursday Friday - Opening at 8:00 AM
  
• Exercise bikes, small rowing machines etc…
  
• The Under Spin Lob - By, Bill Bartlett

April 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Member input requested regarding capital improvement fund -
  
• One-Handed Backhand - by Bill Bartlett
  
• Spring Clean up scheduled for Saturday, April 19
  
• Welcome new members
  
• Prince Demo Night - April 26

March 2008 Issue (PDF)

• 2008 Doubles Club Champions Announced
  
• Archer’s Senior Team Advances to Playoffs
  
• Fisher/Herron win last 5 Challenge Cup Matches
  
• Set a Game Plan Before Your Next Match - Bill B
  
• Daytime Flights Need Players and New Directories are in

February 2008 Issue (PDF)

• Junior Groups 1 & 2 will sign-up with 3 - 6.
  
• Spring league sign-ups begin March 3
  
• Block Times available to daytime players
  
• Nguyen's Mixed 8.0 has won the past 5 matches
  
• USTA matches begin at BETC in mid February

January 2008 Issue (PDF)

• 2008 Doubles Club Championship
  
• Food Bank Donations - Thank you!
  
• The Footwork Sequence
  
• New to the Club?
  
• Winter Leagues begin soon!