You are Tennis Austin!
Tennis Austin is a nonprofit, membership-based local tennis association organized to grow tennis participation in the Austin area. But did you realize that this is your organization?
The bylaws describe membership as anyone who has participated in a Tennis Austin event of any kind, at any time.
Why should you care about that, you ask?
Because the future and the impact of this organization belong to you! Have you ever wanted to share your voice, your vision, or your love for the sport? Most of us do! But did you know that you can share those ideas directly with Tennis Austin staff, volunteers, Board Members, and Committee Chairs? Most of us had no idea that door was open.
Before taking on the role I hold here, I didn’t fully understand that my voice could be lent to the mission, vision, and community impact of this organization just by having played in any Tennis Austin led event; just by being a member. It turns out you don’t need to be a staff member to make a massive impact on tennis in Austin.
And that matters right now more than ever. Tennis Austin is working hard to truly impact tennis; it looks like bringing tennis to elementary students, to supporting teachers through professional development, to empowering youth through Junior Team Tennis, and to serve the entire community through the early stages of building a new Regional Tennis Complex to support the full local tennis eco-system.
To keep this momentum going, member involvement is needed. Tennis Austin is entering the season for Board Member applications, nominations, and voting. The slate for the Board of Directors is put forward to the membership (remember, that’s YOU!) in advance of our December Annual Meeting and Awards Celebration.
Did you know you have the right to vote for the Board of Directors who guide your local tennis organization? Did you know you can apply to be a volunteer, join a committee, or run for a seat on the Board?
We hope you have noticed a shift in how we approach this community – your community. The Directors on staff are working diligently to build a culture of belonging. We want our communications to show off what our members are doing, to invite you to be more closely involved, and to inspire you to share your voice, your time, and your talents. We want to bring content you care about, events you are inspired to be involved in, and outlets you care to participate in to advance the Tennis Austin mission. Right now we are guessing somewhat, but we’d rather hear from you! I am asking you to tell us what matters to you – email us at [email protected], apply to be involved, or interact with us on socials; @tennisaustin So, if you have something you want the community to know about, post it and tag @tennisaustin so we can repost and share with everyone who follows.
Each of my blogs aims to provide a new insight into your tennis association and an ask that inspires you to reach out. Last month, I shared a brief questionnaire for your input on the new tennis complex—it is linked here and remains open, and we’d love your comments!
Today, I am asking you to take one simple step: email me with one question. Ask me anything you have ever wanted to know about the organization, how it works, or how you can get involved.
This is your association. Let’s shape its future together.