What is a CTA - Community Tennis Association?
What can CTAs do?
Extend the reach of USTA staff and tennis professionals
A local delivery system of tennis activity
A facilitator of delivery system
Expand local funding avenues
Provide added program flexibility and options
Types of CTAs
Type I - Single Purpose
It is organized with a single, narrow purpose that addresses a specific need in a community. It delivers only one program or service, and does not address the needs of the entire community.
Type II - Multi Purpose
It is similar to a Single-Purpose CTA except that the Multi-Purpose association offers more than one program or service while still not being a full-service organization.
Type III - Umbrella
This CTA represents what we consider to be the most comprehensive type of CTA. It delivers a full menu of programs and services to the entire community.
Type IV - Coalition
This CTA is an alliance of diverse community organizations whose purpose is to facilitate the delivery of tennis programs and services through these organizations.
Importance of CTAs
Link community groups together--CTAs partner with other tennis groups, YMCAs, city governments, park and recreation departments, schools, corporations, foundations, professional sports teams, Girl and Boy Scouts, Special Olympics, churches and other organizations to offer tennis programs and activities that best meet the needs of their communities.
Can create a pipeline of volunteers and programs--By working with various community groups the CTA volunteer base is broadened. By being a part of the USTA structure the CTA volunteer has opportunities for training and further involvement in tennis development.
CTAs must be registered in 2006
To be registered as a CTA:
1. Must have USTA organizational membership
2. Must complete USTA CTA registration form
Why should a CTA incorporate?
The primary reason for incorporation is to establish a legal entity that protects members from personal legal liability. Directors, officers, employees, and members of the association are not personally liable for corporate debts or liabilities.
A secondary reason for incorporation is to establish separate and perpetual legal existence. This insures that the association can continue to exist despite changes in management.
A third reason is to provide a structure and rules for membership, decision-making and conflict resolution. The adoption of Articles of Incorporation and bylaws helps an association establish sound operating procedures.
Benefits of Incorporation
· Credibility within the community
· Fundraising
· Diversity of thinking
· Succession of planning
· Reduces liability and exposure
Benefits of Registration
· TDM
· Available at no cost to organizational members in USTA/Midwest Section
· Access to insurance policies
· Free CTA website hosting (limited number)
· Major savings on printing, copying, and postage
· Access to grants
· Grant resource guide
What should a CTA do to incorporate?
Contact the Office of the Secretary of State of your individual state to obtain official incorporation application forms. Incorporation is regulated by individual states so each state has its own format and content of documents. The annual filing is between $30-$150.
Illinois
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Michael J. Howlett Bldg.
501 S. 2nd St., Rm 328
Springfield, IL 62756
Phone: (217) 782-6961
www.cyberdriveillinois.com
Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
69 W. Washington Suite 1240
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: (312) 793-3380
www.cyberdriveillinois.com
Indiana
Secretary of State
Business Services Division
302 W. Washington Street Room E-018
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 232-6576
www.state.in.us/sos
Michigan
Secretary of State
108 S. Washington Square
Lansing, MI
48933
Phone: (517) 322-1460
http://www.michigan.gov/sos
Ohio
Department of Business Services
Borden Building
180 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: (614) 466-3910
http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/
Wisconsin
Division of Corporate and Consumer Services
Corporations Section, 3rd Floor
PO Box 7846
Madison, WI 53707-7846
Phone: (608) 261-7577
http://www.wdfi.org/