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C. General service to the game of tennis. a. Activities which promote and strengthen the game of tennis within the member organizations and in the community. Activities promoting the benefits of individual membership in the USTA. OUTSTANDING JUNIOR TOURNAMENT Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding, fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination. OUTSTANDING ADULT/SENIOR TOURNAMENT Criteria is tournament organization, knowledge of players records and ranking to effect proper seeding, fair and equitable scheduling, adequate staffing for tournaments, i.e. Referees, Umpires, Amenities such as barbeque, baseball tickets, towels and information dissemination. OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY TENNIS ASSOCIATION* (award for an organization only) A USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) defined as: “Any incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer-based tennis organization that supports or provides programs, which promote and develop the growth of tennis.” All CTAs nominated must be registered with the USTA and be a current USTA organization member. Criteria include: CTA History, Strong Leadership, Mission Statement, Strategic Plan, Organization Structure, Program offerings, Volunteer recruitment, Community Relationships, Fundraisings, Marketing and PR Plans, Staff positions, Special Recognitions, Registered CTA, USTA Organization member. EVENT OF THE YEAR Recognition of an event, other than a tournament (i.e. Regional Rally, membership parties, training workshops, fundraisers, WTT, etc.) that brought tennis to the forefront in the community. This event mobilized community resources. PRESIDENT’S AWARD To be defined and selected by the ITA District President annually. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES a. Composition. At the Fall Meeting, the Board of Directors shall appoint a Grievance Committee composed of a Chairperson and two Individual Members of the ITA. No member of the Board of Directors may serve on the Grievance Committee. b. Powers. The Committee shall be responsible for enforcing the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Standing Orders of the ITA, MVTA, and USTA. It shall also enforce the Rules of Tennis, and the USTA standards of conduct, fair play, and good sportsmanship. The Committee shall have jurisdiction over any USTA member participating in any District event regardless of the member’s residence. The Committee shall have jurisdiction over ITA members participating in events beyond the geographical limits of the Iowa District. The Grievance Committee shall not have jurisdiction over any incidences which may arise from participation in the USTA League Programs, including the USTA Adult League Program, the USTA Senior League Program, the USTA Mixed Doubles Program, or similar USTA sponsored programs which have a formal grievance procedure. The Committee may take such action to resolve a grievance as it, in its absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Committee may impose fines and suspensions. If the Committee finds that the ITA or one of its committees did not follow USTA, MVTA, or ITA rules and regulations, it may order the ITA and its committees to take specific corrective actions.
Grievance Procedures - continued c. Filing a Written Complaint. All complaints must be written and filed with the Chairperson of the Committee. The complaints should explain how a person or committee violated the Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, or Standing Orders of the ITA, MVTA, or USTA. If applicable, the complaint should explain how the Rules of Tennis or the USTA standards of conduct, fair play, and sportsmanship were violated. d. Notice of Complaint. The Chairperson shall send a copy of the complaint to the accused person or committee. If the accused person is eighteen years of age or younger, the Chairperson shall also send a copy to at least one parent. e. Decisions by the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson. Upon receiving a complaint, the Chairperson, acting alone, may take action on the basis of such investigation as the Chairperson, in his or her absolute discretion, deems appropriate. The Chairperson, before taking action, shall not be required to hold any hearing but may consult with other members of the Grievance Committee. The Chairperson may take any action authorized by this Article, including the imposition of a fine of up to $500.00 and the suspension of a person for such period as the Chairperson, in his or her absolute discretion, deems appropriate. In the Chairperson’s absence, or at his or her request, the Vice-Chairperson shall have the same powers as the Chairperson to resolve the grievance, including the power to fine or suspend a person. The Chairperson or the Vice-Chairperson shall promptly notify the person accused of a violation of his or her decision by mail. The notification shall state the Chairperson’s reasons for his or her decision. If the person accused is eighteen years of age or younger, a copy of the decision shall also be sent to at least one parent. f. Appeal to Grievance Committee. Within thirty days after the person penalized receives the written notice of decision, the person penalized may appeal the decision by addressing a written request to the Chairperson for a hearing before the Grievance Committee. g. Grievance Committee Hearing. The Chairperson shall promptly fix a time and place for the hearing and shall give the person charged at least eight days written notice. Telephone hearings are authorized. The person charged shall have the right to appear in person or by telephone, with one representative, to present testimony and evidence and to cross-examine witnesses. A majority of the Grievance Committee members shall constitute a quorum. The Committee may affirm, modify, or reject the prior decision. It may impose any additional penalties (including assessing the costs of the hearing) that it deems appropriate. The Committee shall promptly prepare a written finding of facts. The Committee shall promptly notify the person charged of its decision by mail and shall include its findings of facts. h. Original Hearing before the Grievance Committee. The Chairperson, instead of acting on a complaint under paragraph “e”, may hold a hearing before the full Committee and have it render a decision. The hearing shall be held in accordance with the provisions of paragraph “g”. The Committee may take any action authorized by this Article, including the imposition of a fine of up to $1000.00 and the indefinite suspension of a person. i. Appeal to Executive Board. Within thirty days after the person penalized receives the written notice of the decision of the Grievance Committee, the person penalized may appeal the decision by addressing a written request to the President of the ITA for a review of the Grievance Committee’s decision by the Executive Board.
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