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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | ||||
2009 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2009 Positions |
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| President: | Eric Witte | League Coordinator: | Paige Hayes | |
| Vice President: | Steve Caulk | Newsletter: | Steve Caulk | |
| Secretary: | Carey Beneke | Membership: | Carey Beneke | |
| Treasurer: | Kim Christopherson | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Judy Hooper | Publicity: | Steve Caulk | |
| Tim Bromell | CVTA Facilities: | Tony Ryan | ||
| Sheble McConnellogue | ||||
| John Kennedy | ||||
| Katie Howe | ||||
2010 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2010 Positions |
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| President: | Steve Caulk | League Coordinator: | Paige Hayes | |
| Vice President: | Katie Howe | Newsletter: | Steve Caulk | |
| Secretary: | John Kennedy | Membership: | Carey Beneke | |
| Treasurer: | Kim Christopherson | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Carey Beneke | Publicity: | Steve Caulk | |
| Tim Bromell | CVTA Facilities: | Tony Ryan | ||
| Sarah Hoepfinger | ||||
| Susan Olenwine | ||||
| (open) | ||||
2011 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2011 Positions |
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| President: | Steve Caulk | League Coordinator: | Paige Hayes | |
| Vice President: | John Kennedy | Newsletter: | John Thomas | |
| Secretary: | Dan Johnson | Membership: | Carey Beneke | |
| Treasurer: | Dan Johnson | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Carey Beneke | Publicity: | Steve Caulk | |
| Thai La | CVTA Facilities: | Ian Kogan | ||
| Ian Kogan | ||||
| Rami Boneh | ||||
| LisaVarga | ||||
| Yannick Van Doossalaere | ||||
2012 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2012 Positions |
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| President: | Dan Johnson | League Coordinator: | Paige Hayes | |
| Vice President: | John Kennedy | Newsletter: | Dan Johnson | |
| Secretary: | Lisa Varga | Membership: | Yeida Chang | |
| Treasurer: | Yannick Van Doosselaere | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Thai La |
Publicity: | Dan Johnson | |
| Rami Boneh | CVTA Facilities: | (open) | ||
| Chuck Robertson |
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| Gabe Spradlin | ||||
| Terry Tessier | ||||
2013 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2013 Positions |
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| President: | John Kennedy | League Coordinator: | Paige O’Neil | |
| Vice President: | Chuck Robertson | Newsletter: | Dan Johnson | |
| Secretary: | Terry Tessier | Membership: | Yeida Chang | |
| Treasurer: | Yannick Van Doosselaere | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Gabe Spradlin |
Publicity: | Dan Johnson | |
| Thai La | CVTA Facilities: | (open) | ||
| Michelle Beard |
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| Keith Bernard | ||||
| Tim Bromell | ||||
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2020 Board Members/Officers |
Other 2020 Positions |
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| President: | Terry Tessier | League Coordinator: | Anna Carner & Melissa Bonnette | |
| Vice President: | Dan Flynn | Newsletter: | ||
| Secretary: | Tom Tessier | Membership: | (Open) | |
| Treasurer: | Yannick Van Doosselaere | Tournament Director: | (Open) | |
| Members At Large: | Andrew Jones |
Publicity: | Mckenna Jones | |
| Lane Landrith | CVTA Facilities: | Dan Flynn | ||
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