APTA President Mark Fischl reports on his first year in office

On behalf of the American Platform Tennis Association I would like to thank you for another terrific season. As I close my first year as President I want to reflect on some of the initiatives the Board and I set out for this season.

Our two main goals for the year were to be in the black financially and have a web site that provided additional member services. On the financial front it looks like we will return to profitability. The Web site provided a bit more of a challenge, but with the never-ending help of Marjorie Hodson, our Executive Director, and Jim Ingle of the Revere Group, we seem to be headed in the right direction. Building a web site is always a work in progress, with the first year being especially difficult. Fortunately, we have the infrastructure to continue the building process.

Our secondary goals were marketing the sport through exhibitions and other promotional ideas as well as the National League Championship. The two exhibitions we did in Atlanta and Kansas City were greeted with great enthusiasm. Thanks to the PPTA and all its professionals who contributed to their success. Our bumper sticker seems to be a big hit. It is always nice to pull into a tournament parking lot and see multiple cars with the PT sticker.

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