Activities

The Ashland Oregon Pickleball Club:

  1. Meets, as needed, to discuss factors that influence pickleball played in Ashland, Oregon. 

  2. Publishes a newsletter, as needed, to general members.

  3. Works directly and indirectly with organizations that influence pickleball in Ashland, Oregon.  These organizations include, but are not limited to, Ashland Parks and Recreation Commission (APRC), Ashland Parks Foundation (APF), Ashland Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), and potential supporters/sponsors of Ashland pickleball activities, wherever they may be located. 

  4. Is not affiliated with any group or business.  The Club does not endorse products or services.  The Club is not a political organization and maintains a neutral non-political position on issues including endorsements for political candidates or ballot measures.

  5. Is registered with the State of Oregon, Secretary of State, Business Registry. 

  6. Does not utilize a governing board.  Other than the Club’s recognized positions, there are no officers or directors.   Only the Executives (Chairperson, Vice-chairperson and External Affairs Person) may publicly speak on behalf of the AOPC and its general members.  General interested members are those members who complete a survey, vote, are committee members, or who attend scheduled meetings.

  7. Takes positions based on the majority of opinions obtained from interested general members (e.g. member survey results, open meeting discussions, or committee input).  

  8. Takes actions based on the majority of opinions obtained from interested general members (e.g. general interested member votes or committee decisions). 

    If a majority of general interested member’s opinions cannot be obtained for any reason, then the Chairman makes the final decision for the Club with the concurrence of the other Executives. 

    Cori Frank is the registered business contact for the AOPC.  Cori maintains a Facebook page and membership roster including emails for the AOPC that is used to highlight important pickleball information.