Dear Members,
As most of you are well aware, the wind storm that hit Austin on
Monday, February 25th caused substantial damage to our clay tennis courts,
forcing us to close the courts until further notice. Given the
significant financial impact of the damage, for which our initial bids have
reflected repair costs upwards of $45,000, it is imperative that we work
through the appropriate channels to ensure that our insurance coverage is fully
utilized. Unfortunately this means that the process has not moved as hastily
as we might like, however we are working diligently to resolve the situation as
quickly as possible. Concurrent with the insurance claim process, we
continue to explore all options available to us to facilitate a speedy repair
once the financial requirements become more clear.
As I have shared with many of you, I am excited about the
direction of our tennis program and the growth that we have experienced over
the past year. Since Jenny Gray joined our team as the Director of Tennis
nine months ago participation and activity have grown to levels that we have
not seen in quite some time. We understand that the tennis program is an
important part of the Onion Creek Club experience, and we are committed to
ensuring that the positive momentum continues. In fact, I am pleased to
share that we have ordered a new state-of-the-art ball machine that will arrive
within the next few weeks. The new ball machine will undoubtedly be a
welcome addition, and will help us continue to improve the tennis experience.
Thank you for your continued support of the Club and our Pros,
and for your patience as we work to get the courts repaired and re-opened as
quickly as possible.
Sincerely,
Justin Jafarian
General Manager
