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2006 Club Politics

Wilke, Hernandez Voted In

Over Johnson In Close Election

Fritz Wilke and Tim Hernandez each garnered a handful more votes than Ken Johnson for the two open club Director positions. Wilke and Hernandez will serve two years on the Board. Though not a board member, Johnson will continue to assist club President John Gruberg with vital office management. Hernandez is the new Vice President, and Wilke is the new club Treasurer. Larry Tonel continues as Secretary. Bob Fenton is a returning Director for 06.

RPTC at Parks Commission Council Meeting

The Fresno Parks Commission presented its multimillion dollar master plan for some two dozen priority projects at the April 18 City Council meeting. At the urgings of Tom Boyajian and Cynthia Sterling's office, RPTC took the opportunity to introduce its facility improvement goals to other council members. A formal letter was sent; and then at the meeting, John Gruberg gave a brief presentation which pointed out that improving the tennis facility would draw more players, disperse the riffraff, and result in an improved image for Roeding Park and the city in general. A need for perimeter fencing and a separate tennis bathroom was stressed, along with the fact that RPTC and the USTA would offer financial support. Also present at the meeting were Larry Tonel and Tim Hernandez.

Previously Posted

RPTC 06 Election New Directors Slated For Slots Vacated by Walsh and Horwitz Johnson, Hernandez, Wilke Nominated

Ken Walsh, who served as Vice President the last two years was a three-year veteran of the Board. Jack Horwitz served for two years. Both Horwitz and Walsh made significant contributions to Roeding Park tennis, and though their terms are up, they will continue to assist the club from within the general membership.

Ken Johnson	Tim Hernandez	Fritz Wilke
Ken Johnson has been a Human Resources Specialist at the IRS for the last 20 years. Though he is a relative newcomer to tennis, he finished 5th in the 05 Grind Prix. An adept organizer, Ken runs back-gammon tournaments online for 64 players who play simultaneously.	Tim Hernandez is the owner of a photography business with over 20 employees and its own processing lab. One of the Parks top players, Tim played on the City College tennis team. His familiarity with Roeding Park tennis spans more than 20 years.	Fritz Wilke has been a regular at the Park for more than a decade. Recently retired, he was manager of J & L Irrigation in Fresno. Prior to that, Fritz was controller for Fresno Valve & Casting for 22 years. He has played on numerous USTA teams.
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Two of the three candidates above will be elected to join Larry Tonel, Bob Fenton and John Gruberg as members of the Board for 2006. However, because each of them has so much to offer, it is likely a meaningful committee position will be offered to the third individual, in order for the person not elected to remain in close contact with the newly created Board.