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Monthly Newsletters - Adobe Reader - Free Download

September 2010 Issue (PDF)

  • 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!
August 2010 Issue (PDF)

  • 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
July 2010 Issue (PDF)

  • 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
June 2010 Issue (PDF)

  • 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!
May 2010 Issue (PDF)

  • 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!

December 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Mary Jo Leonardson's 3.0 Super Senior Team
  • Classic Cup in 1st - Cindy Seims 8 & 0
  • Injury Prevention and Treatment by Bill B
  • League Selection Committee disbanded
  • Effective 1/1/08, 1.5 hr group lesson increase

November 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Singles Club Champions Announced
  • New - Match Finder Online
  • Congratulations Men's 2.5 USTA Team!
  • League Selection Committee Disbanded - Moving Forward...

October 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Board of Directors Nominations Announcments
  • Leonardson's USTA
  • Lighten up on your grip - Bill Barlett
  • Singles Club Championship - Great event!

September 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Mental Toughness - Bill Bartlett
  • Board of Directors Note
  • Singles Club Championship
  • USTA Senior TEams and Cup - New Season!

August 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • 5 tips for singles tournament participation
  • End wall fans - Explanation on use
  • Grant write within the membership?
  • Fall league sign-ups begin July 30
  • Lesson sign-up

July 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Jesse Walter win City Championship
  • Max Manthou wins 4A State
  • Mixed 7.0 USTA at Regionals
  • Jan Fererra 9-0 & Sue Miele 8-0
  • Jim Thorp 2.5 Team Headed to Nationals

June 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • The Cottonwood Mess
  • The USTA and Our - Code of Conduct
  • Juniors - results from 3 events
  • TopspinWhippersnapper - by Bill Bartlett
  • School's Out Potluck

May 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • The Victory Volley
  • Jim Thorp's USTA Team - 6 & 0!
  • Free Racquet Rental Coupon
  • Spring Clean-up - Monday, May 14

April 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Max Manthou, Nicholas Kamisar, and Steve Miyauchi - All Nationally ranked BETC juniors!
  • Several New or Upgraded Members
  • Local High Schools - Free Guest Fees through April
  • Percentage Volleys in Doubles - by Bill Bartlett

February 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Membership Assessment - Hardship in paying it?
  • Court Availability - www.betconline.net
  • Components of the Modern Forehand
  • Prince Night is February 24th

Janaury 2007 Issue (PDF)

  • Membership Assessment Notification
  • Leagues start Tuesday, January 2
  • Keeping it safe - Allan Overland
  • The unforced error - Bill Bartlett

December 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Singles Club Champions!
  • Volunteers Recognized
  • The Art of the Chip and Charge
  • Cancellation Policies

November 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • 30th Anniversary - Priscilla Lee
  • Enrollment and Reinstatement Fees
  • B330 League

October 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • BETC's Website
  • Election Announcements
  • How to Get More Power on Your Volleys
  • Labor Day Tournament Results

September 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Julie Ikeda Joins Club Staff
  • Associates Increased by 10
  • Visualize the Forehand Contact Point
  • Junior Tournament Results

August 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • The Advantages of a Loop Backswing
  • Lesson registration for Fall begins August 1
  • Fall leagues start Tuesday, September 5
  • New leagues planned for Fall!

July 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Jesse and JJ win Seattle City!
  • Junior Affiliate Memberships are open.
  • Tom and Jeanne Whitehurst are leaving BETC.
  • Fall league sign-ups begin on Monday, July 31
  • High school state championship announcements

June 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Several new league are forming!
  • Over 70? Reduce your dues by 25%
  • Memorial Day Tournament resultss

May 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Jesse Walter and Max Manthou - #1's in the PNW
  • New B330 Membership and Members
  • USTA League Standings

April 2006 Issue (PDF)

  • Sales Tax Now Collected on Dues
  • Court Availability Posted Around Club
  • New Members Announced