Mailing Address:

CVTA
P.O. Box 574
Louisville, CO 80027

CVTA History

1994 - How It All Started
In the fall of 1994 two Louisville tennis enthusiasts, Rob Scott and Kelly McKee, suspected that Eastern Boulder County had grown to the point that it might be able to support a volunteer, member driven, organization to promote and facilitate tennis in Louisville and surrounding areas.

In late October they mailed a letter to everyone they could find in the area that had an interest in tennis inviting them to an organizational meeting to be held at the Louisville Recreation Center on the evening of November 16th.  Approximately 30 people attended.  (It should be noted that bribery was involved as it had indicated in the invitation that the first 24 people to show up would receive a free can of Pro-Penn tennis balls and would be "entered in a drawing for a pair of K-Swiss shoes"  The name of the winner was not recorded for posterity.)

Those present selected a Steering Committee to deal with developing an organizational structure and getting the resulting organization off the ground.  Steering Committee members included:

    
  Rob Scott Gary Erikson Colleen Weaverling  
  Kelly McKee Steve McNulty Bernie Raibley  
  Ted Hine Hugh Swenson Yank Mojo  
  John Buri Celeste Clingan Mary Anderson  
    Gene Morris    
   
The Steering Committee met several times during December 1994 and formulated some initial ideas as to what the organization would do and how it would be structured.  An "Acting" Board of Directors (to run things till the organization had a more formalized structure and a list of dues paying members) was nominated,  and a dues schedule was formulated which included the one time, special category of "Charter Member" for those willing to contributed $100 each at a time when the organization's checking account was otherwise empty but funds were badly needed to get things started.   The CVTA has three Charter Members:
  Yank Mojo Ted Hine Steve McNulty  
         

CVTA 1995
On Jan 16th, 1995 the organization had its second general meeting at the Louisville Recreation Center and the Steering Committee made its report to the attendees.  The "Acting" Board of Directors was elected and the group debated the merits of several possible names, finally deciding on Centennial Valley Tennis Association.

During it's successful first year the CVTA held several socials, operated men's and women's ladders, fielded a couple of league teams, organized Friday night drop in tennis at the Rec. Center, and hosted the first Louisville Open Tennis Tournament (September 8-10).

By August, 1995 membership totaled 70 (not including multiple family member).

    

1995 "Acting" Board Members/Officers

Other 1995 Positions
Rob Scott, President League Coordinator:  Mary Anderson
Ted Hine, President Elect Tournament Director:  Kelly McKee
Yank Mojo, Vice President Social/Publicity: Celeste Clingan
Colleen Weaverling Treasurer Ladders: Lake Furney/Marie Robbins
Kelly McKee, Secretary  

CVTA 1996
During 1996 the CVTA again hosted a number of socials, organized ladders, fielded a few league teams, and hosted the Louisville Open Tennis Tournament.  The monthly newsletter was named the Baseline Banter and become more then an occasionally mailed flyer.  CVTA members marched in the Louisville Labor Day parade and passed out hundreds of  used tennis to excited kids along the parade route.  Efforts were continued to encourage Louisville to build several new tennis courts and install lights at the Recreation Center courts.

Membership in September, 1996 was approximately 85 (not including multiple family members).

 

1996 Board Members/Officers

Other 1996 Positions
Kelly McKee, President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Ted Hine, Vice President Tournament Goddess:  Dianne Avischious
Colleen Weaverling, Treasurer Newsletter:  Susan Rasmussen
Dave Ryan, Secretary Ladders: Dave Ryan/Marie Robbins
Susan Rasmussen  
Dianne Avischious
John Buri
Linda Schutter
Rob Scott

CVTA 1997
In addition to the now regular socials, Women's Recreational Tennis Nite (Fridays) was organized.  League activity doubled from the previous year to 10 teams and the 3.5 women made it to districts.  And of course the Louisville Open Tennis Tournament was again held in September.  Efforts to build more tennis courts in Louisville finally paid off and two additional courts appeared at Centennial Park late in the season.

Membership topped 102 in August (not including multiple family members).

  

1997 Board Members/Officers

Other 1997 Positions
John Buri, President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Dianne Avischious, Vice President Tournament Goddess:  Dianne Avischious
Francie Lanaghen, Treasurer Social:  Dianne A./Susan R.
Ginger Phillips, Secretary Newsletter:  Susan Rasmussen
Susan Rasmussen Facilities/Lobbyist:  John Buri/Rob Scott
Rob Scott  
Ted Hine
Nancy Armstrong
Denise Colby

CVTA 1998
13 league teams were fielded, fun socials were held, and the Louisville Open Tennis Tournament was again a success.  In addition the CVTA received a $700 community grant from the USTA.

Membership in August: Approximately 140 (not including multiple family members).

 

1998 Board Members/Officers

Other 1998 Positions
Dianne Avischious, President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Mike Phillips, Vice President Tournament Director:  Francie Sullivan
Francie Sullivan, Treasurer Socials:  Jillian Waldman, Sarah Gallant
Ginger Phillips, Secretary Newsletter:  Susan Rasmussen
Rob Scott Facilities:  John Buri
Susan Rasmussen  
Jillian Waldman
Sarah Gallant
Paul Boland

CVTA 1999
In addition to another successful Louisville Open Tennis Tournament held in September, the CVTA sponsored a second tournament, The Spring Doubles Classic (May 21-23) for the first time.  Socials and other events were held and 21 league teams were fielded.

Membership in August was over 160 (not including multiple family members).

 

1999 Board Members/Officers

Other 1999 Positions
Susan Rasmussen, President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Rob Scott, Vice President Tournament Director:  Francie Sullivan
Francie Sullivan, Treasurer Social/Event Coordinator:  Jillian Waldman
Ginger Phillips, Secretary Newsletter:  Susan Rasmussen
Jillian Waldman Facilities:  John Buri
John Buri  
Ted Hine
Gary Machholz

CVTA 2000
Both the Louisville Open Tennis Tournament and the Spring Doubles Classic were again successful.  The socials were fun and 28 league teams were fielded.  After years of lobbying efforts, lights were finally installed on the Louisville Recreation Center courts.

August membership exceeded 170 (not including multiple family members).

 

2000 Board Members/Officers

Other 2000 Positions
Jim Warren, President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Ginger Philips, Vice President Tournament Director:  Francie Haley
Francie Haley, Treasurer Social/Event Coordinator:  Jillian Waldman
Melissa Clarke, Secretary Newsletter/Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Rob Scott Webmaster:  Richard Chu / Ted Hine
Jillian Waldman  
Liz Warren
Cindy Mendoza
Scott Davidson

CVTA 2001

2001 was another successful year for the CVTA.  Membership topped 160 and another 28 league teams were fielded.  While the Spring Doubles tournament was not held, the Louisville Open was again a success.

2001 Board Members/Officers

Other 2001 Positions
Rob Scott - President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Susan Rasmussen, Vice President Tournament Director:  Hugh O'Rourke
Francie Haley, Treasurer Social/Event Coordinator:  Jillian Waldman
Melissa Clarke, Secretary Newsletter/Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Rob Scott Webmaster:  Ted Hine
Jillian Waldman  
Ted Hine
Eric Ruthrauff
John Buri
Dan Ryan
 

CVTA 2002

2002 was again a successful year.  Membership topped 160 and another 29 league teams were fielded.  While the Spring Doubles tournament was not held, the Louisville Open was again a success.

 

2002 Board Members/Officers

Other 2002 Positions
Melissa Clarke - President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Jillian Waldman - Vice President Accounting:  Francie Haley
Eric Ruthrauff - Treasurer Newsletter/Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Ted Hine Tournament Director:  Hugh O'Rourke
Tom Jarvis Social/Event Coordinator:  Jillian Waldman
  Webmaster:  Ted Hine

CVTA 2003

  
In 2003 CVTA membership exceeded 170 and 28 League teams were fielded.  
   

2003 Board Members/Officers

Other 2003 Positions
Melissa Clarke - President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Dave Jansen - Vice President Accounting:  Francie Haley
Jillian Waldman - Secretary Newsletter/Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Eric Ruthrauff - Treasurer Tournament Director:  Sue Burke
Ted Hine - At Large Social/Event Coordinator:  Tracy Todd
Tracy Todd - At Large Webmaster:  Ted Hine

CVTA 2004

  
In 2004 CVTA membership exceeded 170 and 28 League teams were fielded. A variety of social tennis events were held. The 2004 inaugural Boulder County Cup took place over the weekend of Sept 18-19.  
   

2004 Board Members/Officers

Other 2004 Positions
Ted Hine - President League Coordinator:  Rob Scott
Kim Christopherson - Vice President Accounting:  Francie Haley
Jillian Waldman - Secretary Newsletter/Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Eric Ruthrauff - Treasurer Tournament Director:  (Open)
Melissa Clarke - At Large Social/Event Coordinator:  Tracy Todd
Dave Jansen - At Large CVTA Facilities:  Eric Slack
Tracy Todd - At Large Webmaster:  Yeida Chang
Eric Slack - At Large  

CVTA 2005

  

2005 Board Members/Officers

Other 2005 Positions 

President: Jillian Waldman   League Coordinator: Paige Hayes
 Vice President: Eric Ruthrauff   Newsletter:  Melissa Clarke
 Secretary: Kim Christopherson   Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Treasurer: Eric Slack   Tournament Director: (Open)
 Members At Large: Melissa Clarke
  Social/Event Coordinator:  Tracy Todd
  Sarah Gallant   CVTA Facilities: Rob Scott
  Dave Jansen      
  Rob Scott      
  Tracy Todd      

CVTA 2006

  

2006 Board Members/Officers

Other 2006 Positions 

President: Rob Scott   League Coordinator: Paige Hayes
 Vice President: Tracy Todd   Newsletter:  Melissa Clarke
 Secretary: Jillian Waldman   Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Treasurer: Paulette Witte   Tournament Director: (Open)
 Members At Large: Eric Witte   Publicity:  Tracy Todd
  Keaton Howe   CVTA Facilities: Rob Scott
  Susan Rasmussen      
  Stephanie Eubanks      
  John Shaw      

CVTA 2007

  

2007 Board Members/Officers

Other 2007 Positions 

President: Susan Rasmussen   League Coordinator: Paige Hayes
 Vice President: Eric Witte   Newsletter:  Steve Caulk
 Secretary: Jillian Waldman   Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Treasurer: Paulette Witte   Tournament Director: (Open)
 Members At Large: Steve Caulk   Publicity:  Steve Caulk
  Keaton Howe   CVTA Facilities: Rob Scott
  Marie-France Robbins      
  Jeanne Batza      

CVTA 2008

  

2008 Board Members/Officers

Other 2008 Positions 

President: Eric Witte   League Coordinator: Paige Hayes
 Vice President: Steve Caulk   Newsletter:  Steve Caulk
 Secretary: Carey Beneke   Membership:  Susan Rasmussen
Treasurer: Paulette Witte   Tournament Director: (Open)
 Members At Large: Jeanne Batza   Publicity:  Steve Caulk
  Tim Bromell   CVTA Facilities: Tony Ryan
  Judy Hooper      
  Marie-France Robbins