SATA Board of Directors Nomination Form
SEEKING ENERGETIC AND ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS
To serve on the SATA Board and help grow tennis in the San Antonio Area
Application Deadline: October 4, 2024
The San Antonio Tennis Association is seeking nominations for the 2025-2026 SATA Board. To see a brief description of each board position and the open positions, please scroll down. If you are interested in applying for one of our open positions, please complete the application form. All applications will be reviewed and candidates contacted for interviews by the nominating committee. A board-approved slate of candidates will be voted upon by the membership with results announced at the General Membership Meeting on November 19. All elected board members will be required to become Safe Play certified and sign a Board of Directors Commitment Letter.
About SATA
Our mission is to promote and develop the lifetime sport of tennis in the Greater San Antonio area as a means of healthful recreation, physical fitness, social connection, sportsmanship and character building by providing accessible tennis programs, leagues and tournaments for all.
SATA is based at the City of San Antonio's premier tennis facility, the McFarlin Tennis Center at San Pedro Springs. Founded in 1946, SATA is a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Community Tennis Association (CTA)--a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization supporting programs that grow the game of tennis. As such we are a longtime contributor in growing the sport of tennis in the greater San Antonio area and surrounding communities.
SATA, Inc. 1503 San Pedro Ave. San Antonio, TX 78212 210-735-3069
501(c)(3) #38-4014370 sataoffice@satennis.com www.satennis.com
For additional information about SATA governance, please review the current bylaws.
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OPEN BOARD POSITIONS TO SERVE TWO-YEAR TERMS FROM 2025-2026:
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Vice President - Programs:  Oversight of Programs designed to grow community involvement in tennis, including the implementation of new and improvement of current programs serving different areas of the community.  Help create and maintain a calendar of scheduled events, and facilities in conjunction with Association staff. Also assists with preparing the yearly budget for each program. Must have a broad knowledge of USTA programs and strong familiarity with SATA governance and operations.
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Secretary:  The Secretary shall keep a correct record of the proceedings of all meetings of the general membership of the Association and of the Board of Directors, become knowledgeable about the Association’s foundational documents, and perform such other duties as may be assigned. The record of proceedings for all meetings will be kept at the Association’s registered office.
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At Large (Facilities): This chair will work to foster good relationships with our local tennis facility directors (public and private) to ensure positive interaction when SATA events and programs need to use facilities throughout San Antonio to grow tennis and reach communities beyond the scope of McFarlin. The Facilities Chair will also serve as a liaison between SATA and the San Antonio Professional Tennis Association (SAPTA) to build and foster a good working relationship between the two Community Tennis Associations (CTAs).
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At Large (City Liaison): This chair will provide information and guidance to the Association Board and staff concerning City facilities and usage. They will be expected to attend meetings of the San Antonio Parks and Recreational department, City Manager Office, as well as City Council meetings when applicable to promote SATA and growing tennis in the surrounding areas.​
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Chair: The Chair's mission is to work to achieve diversity in all SATA & USTA TX programming, among staff, volunteers, and membership that will reflect the demographics of the general population of Texas. 
SATA BOD Nomination Application
Please complete the online form below, choosing your top three options from the open and available positions for the 2025 SATA Board of Directors. SATA thanks you for volunteering your time to help grow tennis in our community.
Application Deadline: October 4, 2024.