Duties of the Women’s Director:
The Women's Director is responsible for representing the interest of the women members of MTG at meetings of the Board of Directors. The Women's Director's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, developing, planning and overseeing the schedule of women's parties and activities. The Women’s Director participates in the general operations of MTG as a whole, including organization of league activities and events.
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Q&A with Gina Colelli
(Q) When and why did you join MTG?
(A) I joined MTG in October, 2010 as a budding tennis player. I first picked up a racquet in August, 2010 when I went to Total Tennis for a weekend. I really enjoyed myself. When I returned home, I knew that I wanted to learn how to play and wanted to play in the LGBT community because I thought it would be fun. When I found MTG on the web I was impressed with all the tennis opportunities and that it was not only competitive but a social group.
(Q) When and why did you become the Women's Director?
(A) I joined the Board in May, 2011 as the Women's Director because I've become passionate about promoting women and tennis. My first event with MTG was a mixed doubles party at the NTC. I attended with a woman I was dating at the time and we were both struck by the lack of women participating at the event. During the dinner I sat with a long time MTG woman member and quizzed her on why she thought more women didn't attend the events. Two out of three of her reasons I couldn't do anything about but one was that she felt women needed more encouragement. I knew I could provide encouragement and leadership in this area and I was game for the task.
(Q) What are some of the pros/cons of your position?
(A) I have felt so welcomed by people I have met at MTG, I wanted to pass along what I was so freely given. I get a lot of encouragement from the women members and the Board for my efforts in arranging the Women's Double parties and Mondays in the Park. I appreciate the opportunity within the Women's Director position to promote women and tennis. In addition, I like to know about the workings of an organization and to hold a broader perspective on what goes on "behind the scenes" to create all the great events MTG puts on. I'm really awed at how much gets done by the Board members and the Committees. And there is always a lot of joking and moments of great humor!
Like any organization, there is always opportunities to get involved. Volunteering with MTG has provided a vehicle to get to know more people and feel connected to the group. There is more than sufficient support and as I mentioned lots of good times. I appreciate the way the Board handles conflict and the consideration that is given to individuals within the group and as well as the import given to the integrity of the membership.
I'd like to encourage members to get involved with the workings of the organization. There are many ways to help out and members of the Board will be happy to assist people in participating on many different levels.
(Q) How long have you been playing tennis? Tell us more about your tennis background...
(A) I'm building my history now in tennis. It is now just a year I've been playing and it has fast become a passion. I'm looking forward to playing throughout the year and participating in many of the MTG events.
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