Vancouver Tennis Center Foundation Timeline:

2003 Founding of VTCF by John Garofalo, Dr. Jack McFarland, Elise Menashe, and Steve Busick
2003 Fundraiser at the home of Dr. Jack and Stephanie McFarland
2000-present  “Tennis 4 Kids” founded by Kevin Young, former VTC director and Arlene Clark,  USPTA. This 501 © (3) organization was incorporated into VTCF in 2003.
2004  Contributed $8000 (50% of the cost) for repainting the exterior of the tennis and racquet ball facilities
2005   Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) acquired with a grant ($2100) through the efforts of  Dr. Calvin Clark and Dave Kelly. All VTC Staff is updated annually on the use of the AED and CPR.
2006-2007   “Concert for Courts” at the home of Michele and John Rudi raised $7295 for the VTC lobby and balcony furniture.
2008 “The Tennis Ball” held at Water Resources Center raised $8000 for the replacement of the balcony railing.  *****Note:  This project is still pending.
2009   VTCF Website—designed and activated by Travis Rood, USPTA.  Currently maintained by Greg Conn.  Go to    VancouverTennisCenterFoundation.com
2009   Dartfish Computer Program purchased for $2520. Program used for advanced teaching and analysis of tennis strokes.
2010   Hallway LARGE bulletin boards purchased and installed, to better keep patrons informed of activities and programs available.
2011   “Courts and Cocktails” held at the home of VTC member, Dick Hannah. $15,000 raised for “Tennis 4 Kids”, and  VTC facility enhancements.   Note******Enhancements to facility pending.