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This is a very exciting time for those who have enjoyed the sport of tennis at some time
in their life and for those who will come to love it in the future. Work is underway with
USTA to ensure the complex will support Quick Start tennis for youth under the age of
ten. The proposed courts are also sanctioned for USTA tournaments.
The four planned courts will provide enough capacity to support Snowcrest Jr. High’s
Physical Education program, and Valley Elementary leaders are preparing to incorporate
the Quick Start training program. Ogden Valley Recreation and the newly formed USTA
Chapter in Ogden Valley will provide instruction and other programming for the
community. In addition, generous amounts of open-court time are planned for general
public use. |
Fundraising for the new Community Tennis Complex has had
a wonderful start. With only $35,000 in support from the
community, it will become a reality. The complex will include
four courts located adjacent to Snowcrest Jr. High.
The Weber School District Foundation is leading the coalition
to make it happen. RAMP has provided a $100,000 grant,
and another $50,000 grant is expected from the United
States Tennis Association (USTA). The Weber School District
has donated the land and on-going maintenance after the
complex is completed. Van Zeben Architecture has donated all the planning documents
and construction drawings. Others are committing significant in-kind donations. Now
it’s up to the rest of us in the community to dig in and provide the remaining money.
The fundraising campaign begins April 22, 2011 and is expected to end May 31, 2011 so
construction can begin, and the courts opened at the beginning of the new school year
in the fall. In lieu of a grant, the Community Foundation of Ogden Valley is leading this
part of the fundraising effort.
DONORS WILL BE RECOGNIZED
For a contribution of $100 or more, a substantial brick engraved with
the donor’s name, or the name of another you’d like recognized, will be placed on
monuments located adjacent to the entry plaza (print this donation form to see Recognition Levels). Larger pieces will recognize those who
make more substantial contributions.
ADD A LOGO TO ENGRAVING
For an additional $10.00, you can add a pre-approved
logo to your engraving (e.g. Skyhawk logo for
students, alumni and teachers or other logos),
send PDF file to mmertl1773 @ aol.com .
THREE WAYS TO MAKE TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS:
1) ONLINE (view/print donor form for useful information)
2) Obtain the official donor form from
multiple Valley businesses or print it here. Mail the form and donation to the
following address:
CFOV
PO BOX 684
EDEN UT 84310
3) If you prefer, a board member can also visit your home and pick up your contribution. Please print the form and contact us.
For more information about this exciting endeavor, contact CFOV Fundraising Committee
Chairman, Ross Mertlich at 801-745 3731. |
