2010 US Open President’s Suite Fundraising Opportunity for CTA’s

Through the generosity of current USTA and USTA Northern presidents, Lucy S. Garvin and Brent Frueh, we are able to offer invitations to the President’s Box as a way to link the US Open to community tennis development efforts. This fundraising opportunity is offered to registered CTA’s in the Northern Section. If your CTA is interested in securing one of these ticket packages for your fundraising efforts, please submit this application for consideration by April 25, 2010. The value of the package can only be described as priceless.

The US Open Experience

Your donor will receive a US Open President’s Suite Invitation Package consisting of:

  1. Invitations for two individuals to be the guests of the USTA President for one DAY SESSION during the first four days of the US Open
  2. Seating in the USTA President’s Courtside Box
  3. Lunch in the President’s Dining Room
  4. Hospitality in the President’s Suite
  5. Access to Courtside Seating in Louis Armstrong Stadium and access to the Grandstand and all other courts at the USTA BillieJeanKingNationalTennisCenter.
  6. Access to US Open bus transportation from Grant Hyatt NY to USTA BillieJeanKingNationalTennisCenter
  7. Behind the scenes tour of Arthur Ashe Stadium, including the player lounge, press room, and cafeteria
  8. Set of two US Open Day Session Grounds Passes

A day session at the US Open begins at 11:00am. A GroundsPass allows access to all outer courts and the Grandstand. Day session ticket holders may stay on the grounds until the close of the night session. During the first week of play, day session stadium ticket holders typically get to see three featured matches. For more information about the US Open, visit

Fundraising Rules & Guidelines

  • Invitations are awarded with the understanding that the recipient organization will make every effort to secure the maximum amount of money possible for the invitations. Each package must secure a minimum donation of $1,000. Past efforts have raised anywhere from $1,000 - $5,000.
  • Invitations cannot be offered for sale via media (such as newspaper advertisements) or public auction websites (such as eBay).
  • Invitations are non-transferable and resale is strictly prohibited.
  • Guests in the Guests in the President’s Suite must be 12 years of age or older and must follow the dress code (business casual with a jacket required in the Dining Room; no jeans).

Fundraising Timeline

April 25, 2010 / Application Deadline
April 30, 2010 / Notification of Awards
May 1 – July 21, 2010 / CTA Fundraising Campaigns
July 22, 2010 / Fundraising Report Due to USTA Northern
Week of August 9, 2010 / Invitations Mailed to Local Donors

Selection Criteria

  1. Participating organization MUST be a USTA organizational member AND registered Community Tennis Association (CTA).
  2. Preferential consideration given to CTA’s that have not previously been given this opportunity or that have a proven track record in generating funds through this offer.
  3. CTA must demonstrate a capacity to raise substantial funds (minimum of $1,000).
  4. Impact that fundraising will have on the local tennis community.

APPLICATION FORM

General Information
CTA Name: / USTA Membership #:
Website:
Contact Person: / Position with Organization:
Daytime Phone: / Email Address:
Fundraising Plan
Statement of Need:
What are you currently fundraising for?
When did you begin your efforts?
What is your fundraising goal (dollar amount)? / How much have you raised to date?
What strategies will you employ to secure the maximum donation for your CTA through these invitations? Describe in detail.
How much funding do you feel you could generate for your cause through these invitations?
Do you have a preferred date for your President Suite Invitations?
1st Choice: No preferenceMonday, August 30 (Day)Wednesday, Sept 1 (Day)Thursday, Sept 2 (Day) 2nd Choice: No preferenceMonday, August 30 (Day)Wednesday, Sept 1 (Day)Thursday, Sept 2 (Day) 3rd Choice: No preferenceMonday, August 30 (Day)Wednesday, Sept 1 (Day)Thursday, Sept 2 (Day)
Additional Comments:

Application deadline isApril 25, 2010.

Please email, fax, or mail complete application form to:

USTA Northern, Attn: Becky Cantellano

1001 W. 98th Street, Suite 101

Bloomington, MN55431

Email:

Fax: 952-887-5061

Phone: 952-358-3291 or 1-800-536-6982 ext. 121