Amador County – The Amador Tennis Club announced Monday that they have successfully raised the $27,300 needed to restore four worn tennis courts at Argonaut High School. Project Manager Mike Daly, a member of ATC, said the initial goal for this project was established during a brunch meeting of club members on New Year’s Day in which they set a goal to restore “the surface-worn, crack-plagued, playing surface…at the facility by summertime.” He said “the ambitious program…involved fundraising, tennis court repair consulting, a competitive contractor selection process and approval from the ACUSD School Board.” Fundraising was coordinated by ATC President Rosalie Escamilla and an initial goal of $20,000 was established. A total of 66 families and individuals donated funds to the project, as well as ten businesses, the cities of Ione and Jackson, a significant anonymous donation and several community organizations, including funds from the Amador Tennis Club’s Junior Team Tennis program. Daly said other organizations included the Jackson Lions Club, Amador Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 108, Jackson Police Activities League, the “Men’s Morning Tennis group” and the Amador Community Foundation. Significant additional funding was raised by the Argonaut High School tennis team, who raised $2000 through their “pledge per set” program during their undefeated Mother Lode League championship season. Some of the players also participated in the club’s fundraising tournament held in March that raised over $1,000 on a weekend of perfect weather between the many wet days of spring. The ATC Board presented the final recommendation to the School Board on June 9th and received unanimous support from the Board. The District was unable to provide any funds due to fiscal constraints, but the staff at Argonaut High School and District officials were extremely cooperative and appreciative of the club’s efforts. Daly said “this project is yet another testament to the community spirit and generosity of Amador County, from individuals to organizations to businesses to local government.” For more information on the project or a complete list of donors, visit the ATC website at www.amadortennisclub.org. A TSPN TV Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010 06:12
ATC Raises Over $27K to Restore Argonaut High Tennis Courts
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Amador County – The Amador Tennis Club announced Monday that they have successfully raised the $27,300 needed to restore four worn tennis courts at Argonaut High School. Project Manager Mike Daly, a member of ATC, said the initial goal for this project was established during a brunch meeting of club members on New Year’s Day in which they set a goal to restore “the surface-worn, crack-plagued, playing surface…at the facility by summertime.” He said “the ambitious program…involved fundraising, tennis court repair consulting, a competitive contractor selection process and approval from the ACUSD School Board.” Fundraising was coordinated by ATC President Rosalie Escamilla and an initial goal of $20,000 was established. A total of 66 families and individuals donated funds to the project, as well as ten businesses, the cities of Ione and Jackson, a significant anonymous donation and several community organizations, including funds from the Amador Tennis Club’s Junior Team Tennis program. Daly said other organizations included the Jackson Lions Club, Amador Kiwanis Club, American Legion Post 108, Jackson Police Activities League, the “Men’s Morning Tennis group” and the Amador Community Foundation. Significant additional funding was raised by the Argonaut High School tennis team, who raised $2000 through their “pledge per set” program during their undefeated Mother Lode League championship season. Some of the players also participated in the club’s fundraising tournament held in March that raised over $1,000 on a weekend of perfect weather between the many wet days of spring. The ATC Board presented the final recommendation to the School Board on June 9th and received unanimous support from the Board. The District was unable to provide any funds due to fiscal constraints, but the staff at Argonaut High School and District officials were extremely cooperative and appreciative of the club’s efforts. Daly said “this project is yet another testament to the community spirit and generosity of Amador County, from individuals to organizations to businesses to local government.” For more information on the project or a complete list of donors, visit the ATC website at www.amadortennisclub.org. A TSPN TV Report This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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