May 8, 2022


PPPA – WEEKLY EMAIL BLAST

In this week's blast:




     ANNOUNCEMENT

    The Board has recently been the target of harassment by a small group of members, using social media to spread misinformation.

    We have attempted to deal with this matter privately to protect members, the integrity of the organization, and the upcoming election. Unfortunately, this group has started involving non-members in activities that are draining club resources and disrupting business.

    Please be advised that your Board takes this matter seriously, and is actively working with legal counsel.

    PPPA Board of Directors


     PPPA 2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION – VOTE NOW!

    In accordance with our PPPA election process, we asked you, our Membership, to nominate candidates for the three open Board positions. Nominations were sent to the Nomination Committee who reviewed them, per PPPA bylaws, and presented the nominees to the Board of Directors. Thank you to the candidates and all our other outstanding PPPA volunteers!

    Voting is done through our PPPA website which lists the three job descriptions and candidate qualifications. Click here to go to the website, login and cast your vote now! (Voting deadline is Sunday, May 15, 2022.)

    Please cast your vote for your Board of Directors!





      PPPA NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

    What:  PPPA New Member Orientation

    When:  Thursday, June 16, 2022 - 4:30 PM

    Where: Pavilion east of the Pickleball courts, Monument Valley Park


    Purpose: 

    • To introduce new members to play at Monument Valley Park, and the Pickleball community
    • To help new members gain an understanding of how the PPPA organization works and introduce new members to our governing board and Round Robin Coordinators.
    • To inform new members of additional playing opportunities! 

    This is also an excellent opportunity to meet other new members - so please wear your name badge!  (Replacement badges are $6, and can be ordered through: membership@pikespeakpickleball.com)

    ***All new members are welcome and encouraged to attend.***

    See you there!

    Sharon Kumpf

    Membership Director

    membership@pikespeakpickleball.com




      SCHEELS SPORTING GOODS NOW RENTING PADDLES BEFORE YOU BUY THEM!



    SCHEELS Rental Information:

    Rent a pickleball paddle today for $5 per day, or $12 for 3 days. 

    *Talk to the paddle experts upstairs at Colorado Springs SCHEELS to choose the right paddle for you.

    *Our Service Technicians in our Service Shop on the first floor will help you secure your reservation. 



     

     THE PPPA ONLINE STORE IS OPEN 

     
    Looking for gifts for yourself or pickleball loving family members or friends? Look no further! We have restocked our shelves and PPPA logo merchandise is now on sale with most sizes and colors of tee shirts, pullovers, hats and visors currently available in limited supplies online at the PPPA Store (pikespeakpickleball.com). Simply go to the website, click on the “Store” link, and follow the prompts to search for available colors, sizes, and styles.

    Payment can be made through PayPal or with your own credit card. Your purchase will be mailed to you for an additional charge, or you may choose to pick up your item(s). Pick up instructions will appear on your confirmation if you choose this option. Supplies are limited so log on and shop today!



    Erica Roberts, Merchandise Manager


     PICKLEBALL CENTRAL'S REWARDS PROGRAM

    Save 5% and 5% comes back to PPPA in an annual Pickleball Central gift card!

    Interested in saving 5% on pickleball gear, clothing and training aids?  PPPA is now enrolled in Pickleball Central’s Club Rewards program.  Here are the details for you and PPPA to benefit from:

    When purchasing any items from www.PickleballCentral.com, enter CRPikes and you will receive an automatic 5% DISCOUNT and PPPA will earn 5% of every purchase that uses the code in an end-of-the-year gift card to purchase anything that PPPA needs – balls, extra paddles, nets, whatever we need!    (The code is not case sensitive.)

    Here's more about the ClubRewards program.


        BUY ON AMAZONSMILE TO BENEFIT THE PPPA

    Do you shop online on Amazon.com? Do your friends and family shop online on Amazon.com? Switch to AmazonSmile and PPPA will receive a small percent of every transaction! It adds up!



    (AmazonSmile is operated by Amazon as their way to give back to charitable organizations)

    PPPA is now enrolled in the AmazonSmile program. AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same shopping features as on Amazon.com.

    Go to smile.amazon.com and select Pikes Peak Pickleball Association from the list as your designated charity. Once you select PPPA, 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchase will be donated to PPPA. Spread the word to family and friends for them to designate PPPA as their charitable organization on AmazonSmile too!

    In order for PPPA to receive funds from your purchases, you must always go through smile.amazon.com when preparing to shop online.


     KING SOOPERS COMMUNITY REWARD PROGRAM BENEFITS PPPA 

    Did you know that you can earn $$$ for PPPA with every dollar you spend when you shop at King Soopers or City Market? Friends and Family can help PPPA earn money too!

    See this flyer for information and how you can sign up.


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