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.
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