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Breaking News:  April 2009 committee has already meeting to discuss plans for the tournament in Maryland. Stay tuned, please come back.

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Here is the President memo: September 2008

 

To all NRAD members/Deaf Racquetball players,

A few months ago my wife and I flew to Baltimore, Maryland to attend an event at Gallaudet University campus.  While I was in town, I had the opportunity to meet with Jay Scotton, Chair for 2009 NRAD Tournament, which will be in Maryland, as well as two other committee members, Jamie Clark and Carlos Andrade. The purpose of this meeting was to follow up the committee plan for the upcoming tournament.

Here is the good news!  Both Jay and former NRAD President and current board member, Bill Milbach  were able to secure very nice venue in Maryland with an excellent rates for a weekend in late April 2009.  Details regarding the tournament will be announced in our web site very soon.

Jay has been fortunate to work with several other enthusiastic committee members who have excellent contacts for the opportunity to sponsor a successful tournament.  Through our possible sponsors we are hoping to provide hot meals, Gatorade drinks, energy snacks and hopefully some nice souvenirs, which could quite possibly include polo shirts for all participates (pending the committee's final decision). The committees are also in the midst of arranging an evening out, for those who are interested, at a nearby restaurant for dinner and entertainment on an evening.     

There is another great news that I would like to share with you is that our 2010 NRAD Tournament Chairperson, Jim Fleming's work is well underway the planning and fund raising for our 2010 National Tournament!   I am very impressed with his Jim's demonstrated leadership and motivation to make this incredibly exciting event.  Preliminary plans include accommodations at the four-star Hyatt Regency Hotel, affordably fees for NRAD members only.  As you may know, Jim is one of the founding members of NRAD and is very excited about the plans for this exclusive tournament in Chicago.  Additional information regarding this Chicago event will be announced at the 2009 NRAD General Meeting in Maryland event.

I and the NRAD Board members would like to say, kudos to both Jay Scotton and Jim Fleming for their hard work and dedication as chairman for the 2009 and 2010 NRAD tournament respectively.

Next, there is important information specifically for the participants out there. There is a possibility that we will be facing a possible dilemma in the near future with regards to the lack of willing leadership among the ranks of the NRAD.  We will soon be in need of new members to replace outgoing officers or board members in our organization.  I encourage you to come to the 2009 tournament in Maryland and be prepared to discuss this very important issue.  Stewie Gerlis, Vice President of NRAD and I intend to address members to solicit interest in filling some of these vital positions within our organization.  Without sufficient interest from the membership to fulfill these responsibilities, it may well be possible that our tournament in 2010 could be regrettably being our last.

In the past, our tournaments hosted many more players than in recent years.  Due to the decline in participants it has become exceedingly more difficult to obtain sponsorship to support the expenses of our tournaments.  On the average we have found that from between eight to ten thousand dollars is required to cover the expenses for a huge successful tournament. Additional participants facilitate the needed interest from potential sponsors to help off-set the cost of these events.

Players, I am sure that you, just as I, are not interested in seeing NRAD fall by the wayside.  Please do what you are able to continue to make our organization strong.  Please plan your schedules now to attend the 2009 tournament in Maryland.  Your attendance is crucial to ensure smooth sailing for NRAD and its endeavors for many years to come.

Show your support for NRAD!

 Jeff Lubman

NRAD President

NRAD Board of Directors and Members

NRAD Board of Directors and Members Listings (click this link for additional background)

Board members

  • Scott Kramer -   Irvine, CA

  • Jon Hodson -     South Jordan, UT

  • Bill Milbach -     Silver Spring, MD

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    Woman Commissioner

  • Tara Miller - WI

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    Contact information

    If you know anyone or you can sponsor this tournament or may have any questions, please contact Jeff Lubman or Bill Milbach, please Send mail to Bill Milbach (Web Designer for now :-)) or Jeff Lubman (NRAD President) for more information.