VOTES ARE IN: 2024 Pickleball Board of Directors

The Vice President, Treasurer positions were uncontested with no opposing candidates. Here are the results for Secretary:

Be sure to congratulate your new Board members and our new volunteer for Instruction.

President:George Johnson
Vice President:Christine Cournoyer
Treasurer:Chris Romig
Secretary:Paula Franken
Communications:Al Hausmann
Tournaments & Events:Jeff Franken
Social:Liz Wilson

Committee Chairs

Instruction:Cynthia Mendoza
Sunshine Committee:Kathy Goliszek

2024 By-Laws Approved

By-Laws were updated and approved by the Board in October. You voted on the changes in the 2023 elections, and they were unanimously approved. You can access and read a copy of the By-Laws on the SJPA website under the category Pickleball Docs. This is a Brief explanation of changes made to By-Laws: 

  • Date changes
  • Number 3: Clarification about our fiscal year especially when referencing the terms of our officers.
  • Numbers 10, 11, 12, 13 and 26: Clarification on President’s, Vice-President’s and all board member’s terms.
  • President’s board position essential job functions
  • Treasure’s board position essential job functions
  • Communication’s board position essential job functions
  • Footer of all the board job descriptions
  • Added line 17: Any officer who wants to serve additional terms shall submit their name and be voted on by the membership. Officers do not automatically remain for additional terms.
  • Added line 18: In the event of gross misconduct on the part of any SJPA Board member, the Board may vote to remove the officer and appoint a member in good standing to complete the term.