Toledo Tennis Club Restoration Fund
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The Toledo Tennis Club is the 15th oldest tennis club in the United States.
History
Its official formation is traced back to 1901—when dues were $10 with an additional $2 for locker fees.
Changes-Success and Struggles
In the 40's many of the club's players joined WWII. By the end of 1943 there were fewer than 100 members. The club was going to be sold at auction in 1946, but a small group of members organized the Toledo Tennis Properties, Inc. and saved the club at the Indian Road site with a successful sale of stocks.
In the 50's Nick Beresky was brought on as the first tennis teaching professional to come to Toledo Tennis Club at $500 a year. In 1951 Vic Braden was named his assistant pro. Vic went on to become a world renowned tennis pro whose tennis instructions have appeared in major publications.
The late 60's brought an increase in the popularity of tennis and a membership increase. This growth in membership provided funds for Toledo Tennis Club and allowed the historical site to make facility improvements.
Challenges
TTC’s tenure as the only private tennis club in town has stretched across several decades but with this identity comes the struggle to depend on member's dues and donations to operate.
As with all historical buildings and grounds there is a tremendous cost associated with the restoration and upkeep. Members of Toledo Tennis Club have found ways to maintain and preserve this historical site through fundraisers, drives, and donations of both time and money above and beyond the price of their membership dues. Funds are growing thin.
Toledo Tennis Club (read about us here)
Reason for Fund Drive
Thirty three years ago the original clay courts were replaced with Har -Tru court These Har-Tru courts have been well maintained and because of this members are still playing on them despite the fact they have surpassed their life expectancy!
Last year members began a drive to raise money to replace all 15 aging courts. One generous member took on the responsibility of a loan to cover the cost of rebuilding the courts with Toledo Tennis Club making payments to cover the debt. To reduce the debt members donated over $100,000 to begin the renovation of new courts.
Time for playing on the Har Tru courts is running out. Member's dollars have been stretched to the limit. Despite New Membership Drives and Fundraisers the rising cost of membership needed to maintain this historical club makes joining prohibitive to many.
We need your help!
The corner of Indian and Talmadge Roads in the Village of Ottawa Hills has been home to Toledo Tennis Club for over 115 years and its members are working hard to see that this tradition is carried on so tennis may be enjoyed by players of all ages for years to come.
If you are a tennis enthusiast or just believe in the restoration of historical sites we would appreciate your support. Every dollar will help.
History
Its official formation is traced back to 1901—when dues were $10 with an additional $2 for locker fees.
Changes-Success and Struggles
In the 40's many of the club's players joined WWII. By the end of 1943 there were fewer than 100 members. The club was going to be sold at auction in 1946, but a small group of members organized the Toledo Tennis Properties, Inc. and saved the club at the Indian Road site with a successful sale of stocks.
In the 50's Nick Beresky was brought on as the first tennis teaching professional to come to Toledo Tennis Club at $500 a year. In 1951 Vic Braden was named his assistant pro. Vic went on to become a world renowned tennis pro whose tennis instructions have appeared in major publications.
The late 60's brought an increase in the popularity of tennis and a membership increase. This growth in membership provided funds for Toledo Tennis Club and allowed the historical site to make facility improvements.
Challenges
TTC’s tenure as the only private tennis club in town has stretched across several decades but with this identity comes the struggle to depend on member's dues and donations to operate.
As with all historical buildings and grounds there is a tremendous cost associated with the restoration and upkeep. Members of Toledo Tennis Club have found ways to maintain and preserve this historical site through fundraisers, drives, and donations of both time and money above and beyond the price of their membership dues. Funds are growing thin.
Toledo Tennis Club (read about us here)Reason for Fund Drive
Thirty three years ago the original clay courts were replaced with Har -Tru court These Har-Tru courts have been well maintained and because of this members are still playing on them despite the fact they have surpassed their life expectancy!
Last year members began a drive to raise money to replace all 15 aging courts. One generous member took on the responsibility of a loan to cover the cost of rebuilding the courts with Toledo Tennis Club making payments to cover the debt. To reduce the debt members donated over $100,000 to begin the renovation of new courts.
Time for playing on the Har Tru courts is running out. Member's dollars have been stretched to the limit. Despite New Membership Drives and Fundraisers the rising cost of membership needed to maintain this historical club makes joining prohibitive to many.
We need your help!
The corner of Indian and Talmadge Roads in the Village of Ottawa Hills has been home to Toledo Tennis Club for over 115 years and its members are working hard to see that this tradition is carried on so tennis may be enjoyed by players of all ages for years to come.
If you are a tennis enthusiast or just believe in the restoration of historical sites we would appreciate your support. Every dollar will help.
Organizer and beneficiary
Michele Henson
Organizer
Toledo, OH
Toledo Tennis Club
Beneficiary