IDTA COMMITTEES

IdTA committees exist to ensure communication and provide an opportunity for IdTA organization members as well as the general tennis public to be involved in program decision making. All committee members are appointed by the President of the Board of Directors to a two year term. If you are interested in serving on a committee, contact Steve Bickham, IdTA Executive Director, at (208) 322-5150, Ext. 203, or sbickham@idtennis.com.

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IdTA currently operate the following committees. If you would like to discuss an issue with a committee, please call or e-mail the IdTA Staff Liaison listed below:

2011-12 ADULT RECREATION AND COMPETITION COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for all adult leagues, adult tournaments, adult rankings, and all rules and regulations that accompany them. This committee oversees the development and scheduling of leagues and tournaments throughout the USTA Idaho District. Specifically, this committee shall review and revise Idaho District policies, review and rule on NTRP rating appeals, and help with the oversight and management of all District League Championships including the determination of wildcards for the District Championships.

IdTA staff liaison: Katie Ware (208) 322-5150, Ext. 206, or kware@idtennis.com

Committee members:
Carol MIlls (Boise)
Darrell Scott (Pocatello)
Christine Agosta (Boise)

2011-12 IdTA LEAGUE GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for handling all filed grievances within Idaho District, including, but not limited to, grievances filed during District events or local league play.     

IdTA staff liaison: Katie Ware (208) 322-5150, Ext. 206, or kware@idtennis.com

Committee members:
Ron Osborn (Pocatello)
Sandy Moore (Boise)
Randy Elsethagen (Idaho Falls)

2011-12 IdTA LEAGUE GRIEVANCE APPEAL COMMITTEE

To ensure due process, this committee is responsible for handling filed appeals of previously ruled on grievances. Specifically, this committee shall either confirm or overturn decisions made by the Grievance Committee. 

IdTA staff liaison: Katie Ware (208) 322-5150, Ext. 206, or kware@idtennis.com

Committee members:
Soo Kang (Boise)
Jackie McRoberts (Sun Valley)
Todd Miller (Boise)

2011-12 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for the development of grassroots tennis programs through our Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) and partnerships with community associations. The committee is also responsible for the oversight of our existing community programs, including: Tennis 101, Tennis is Elementary (TiE), and Park and Recreation programs.  

IdTA staff liaison: Wendy Nielsen (208) 322-5150, Ext. 205, or wnielsen@idtennis.com 

Committee members:
Tsun Mok (Boise)
Lori Griffel (Idaho Falls)
Gini Van Siclen (Idaho Falls)

2012-13 AWARDS COMMITTEE

This committee is responsible for developing an awards program for the IdTA and helping to select nominees for ITA Sectional Awards. Specifically this committee will:

1.  Overseeing the integrity of the Association’s financial accounting process and systems of internal controls regarding finance, accounting and use of assets;

2.  If determined by the Board of Directors to have an external audit, the committee has the responsibility to select and ensure that the outside auditing firm has the skills and experience to carry out the auditing function for the organization.

The Audit Committee has the authority to conduct any investigation appropriate to fulfilling its responsibilities, and has direct access to the independent auditors as well as to anyone in the organization. The Audit Committee has the authority to retain, at the Association’s expense, special legal, accounting, or other consultants or experts it deems necessary in the performance of its duties.

2012-13 BOARD RECRUITMENT, NOMINATIONS AND SELECTION COMMITTEE

According to the IdTA Bylaws, the IdTA president "shall appoint a nominating committee to make nominations for election to the board. No director with an expiring term or person being considered for a board position shall be a member of the Nominating Committee." The charge of this committee is to not only create a slate of board members to be voted on annually. It is a function of all Board Members to be seeking new potential board members for the organization as well as recruiting volunteers for IdTA committees and events.