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USTA Missouri Valley District Membership Call April 15, 2009. Agenda. Introductions Membership Goals for Community Tennis Committee USTA Member Stats Membership Resources and Promotions Individual Membership Overview Member Benefits Organizational Membership Overview
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Agenda • Introductions • Membership Goals for Community Tennis Committee • USTA Member Stats • Membership Resources and Promotions • Individual Membership Overview • Member Benefits • Organizational Membership Overview • USTA Missouri Valley Membership Grant • Q&A
USTA Missouri Valley Membership Committee Goals • The committee’s prioritized goals for 2009 • Work with district leadership to establish a standing committee or a sub-committee of Community Tennis for membership in each district. • Provide resources for the district committee chairs that explain USTA membership fees, benefits and tools to grow membership in their district. • Grow interest in the membership grant that is available to the districts to recruit and retain individual and organizational members in their district. • Criteria for meeting those goals • Commitment for the creation of the membership committee or sub-committee from each district for 2009 and beyond. • Development of resources and distribution to each district. • Each district will apply for a minimum of one grant for 2009. • Membership growth per district of 1%.
USTA Individual Membership Overview • 3 Year membership offers nearly a 10% savings • 5 year membership offers one year free Prices reflective of membership dues as of 2006
How USTA Membership Dues Help the Community • Where does the money go? • Individual Memberships • At least 40% of individual dues go back to the Section* • Organization Memberships • 75% of dues go back to the district *Excludes life membership
Latest USTA Individual Member Count by District ADULT JUNIOR UNKNOWN TOTAL: (NO D.O.B.) Source: Business Objects as of March 2009
Latest USTA Organization Member Count by District Source: Springboard as of March 2009
Benefits of USTA Membership • Top Tennis Magazines • Automatically receive annual subscriptions to both TENNIS and USTAMagazine for adult and family members. Each magazine is filled with player interviews, tips to improve your game, tennis news and more! • USTA League, Tournament Tennis and Jr. Team Tennis • Provide playing opportunities for players of all ages and abilities. USTA League is the country’s largest recreational tennis league with thousands competing in tournaments each year. • Tennis Travel Discounts • Features a wide selection of exciting, specially-priced tennis related travel packages. Travel destinations include the major tennis tournaments held around the world including the four Grand Slams, as well as, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. • Member Events Program • Preferred ticket access to pro tournaments throughout the country (including the US Open), ability to attend Member Appreciation Days and much more!
Benefits of USTA Membership • Merchandise & Apparel Discounts • Members receive 10% off merchandise, apparel and gear at USOpen.org and • USTA.com. • Member Savings Program • Enjoy discounts on travel, sports gear, hotel reservations, entertainment and • dining. Enjoy dining discounts at thousands of restaurants nationwide, rental car • savings, hotel discounts at 19 major brands, savings on movie tickets, online • savings and more. • Resort & Camp Program • Tennis instruction and a great vacation? Now get both at selected resorts, camps • and junior camps across the country. Benefits vary from place to place but can • include a free 30-minute private tennis lesson, discounts on rooms and packages, • even a complimentary racquet grip and restringing.
Benefits of USTA Membership – New Sandals and Beaches Save an additional 5% off* a Luxury Included™ vacation year round at Sandals and Beaches Resorts and receive a $50 resort credit worth valuable amenities including professional tennis lessons with the resort seasoned pro, RedLane Spa treatments, gift shop purchases, Sesame Street Character Breakfasts and more! The Princeton Review Receive 10% off classroom and online courses for the SAT, ACT, PSAT as well as MCAT, LSAT, GMAT and GRE. Birthday E-Mail USTA members will receive a special e-mail at the beginning of their respective birthday month. The purpose of this e-mail is to acknowledge their birthday, as well as, provide them with a special discount at USOpen.org. This discount will be available on all purchases made the month of their birthday.
Organization Membership – Pricing Structure • In January 2008, the USTA increased Organization Member dues for the first time in 20 years • The USTA also introduced multi-year Organization memberships • Online web functionality was also launched allowing Organization Members to join, renew and update their profiles online
Organization Membership • Organization Members can now join or renew in one of three ways: • Online • www.usta.com/membership • Phone • 1-800-990-USTA (8782) • Call Center Hours • M-F 9:00am - 9:00pm • Saturday 10:00am - 6:30pm • Sunday closed • Mail
Organization Membership - Categories Community Tennis Association Any multi-purpose, incorporated, geographically defined, not-for-profit, volunteer tennis support organization which supports or provides comprehensive programs. Club Any private or commercial club, resort hotel, condominium, apartment complex or homeowners' association that controls and maintains tennis facilities. School Any elementary or secondary school, college, university or other educational institution. Park & Recreation Department Any municipal, county or other public entity that fosters tennis activities. Program Delivery, Service, Organization or other Entities Any other organization or private entity, including a limited or single focus tennis association that actively conducts, controls or supervises tennis activities or is interested in the promotion of tennis.
Organization Membership - Benefits Discount to Tennis Teachers Conference Held annually in New York City during the US Open, the Tennis Teachers Conference is the premier education event for tennis coaches and instructors worldwide. USTA Organization Members receive 10% off the conference registration fee. Discount to Community Tennis Development Workshop Annual forum on community tennis programming, administration and development. USTA Organization Members receive a 10% off the workshop registration fee. USTA Tournaments Conduct tournaments that are officially sanctioned by the USTA. Use the USTA name and logo to promote these events (subject to USTA requirements and approval). Top Tennis Publications Receive annual subscriptions to both TENNIS and USTA Magazine featuring instructional tips, articles on the pros, information about the USTA and more.
Organization Membership - Benefits US Open Poster Receive a new, commemorative US Open poster each year your membership is active. Retail value $20. Travel Discounts Organization staff and pros can take advantage of specially priced tennis travel packages. Destinations include the four Grand Slams, Davis Cup and Fed Cup events. High Performance Coaching e-Newsletter Receive the High Performance Coaching e-Newsletter. This e-Newsletter provides you with the latest coaching and sports science information, as well as information about advancements in coaching and certification programs. Certificate of Membership Receive a customized certificate with organization’s name. Quarterly Benefits Newsletter Members receive a quarterly e-Newsletter highlighting exclusive benefits, events, promotions and more!
Gift of Membership • Allows a gift giver to purchase a 5 year membership for both new and renewing members • The gift recipient receives their USTA membership card in a specially designed Gift of Membership package which includes a brochure, welcome letter and USTA membership card • Different gifts depending on age: • 19 and older – sports bag • 18 and under – cinch bag • 9-10 year olds – racquet & ball • 8 and under – racquet & ball
Member Get a Member Promotion • Refer a Friend and Reward Yourself! • For every new member you refer, you¹ll receive $15 off* your next purchase at USOPEN.org • www.usta.com/refer
5-year Membership Upgrade Offer • Offer available to any current USTA member • If they purchase a 5-year membership by 12/31/09, they receive a USTA League blanket, US Open sports bag or JTT sling bag • Cost of a 5-year adult membership is $160 • Cost of a 5-year junior membership is $72
3-year Membership Upgrade Offer • 3 year upgrade offer for current USTA League players • If they purchase a 5-year membership by 12/31/09 they Receive a USTA League branded travel mug.
