Dear Stowe Tennis Club Members,

While there’s still plenty of snow on the ground, it won’t be long before we’re trading in ski boots for tennis shoes and stepping back onto our beautiful clay courts. We’re excited to welcome both returning members and new faces for another fantastic season of tennis at our club!

Welcome Our New Club Manager

We’re pleased to announce that Tricia Weston has accepted the role of Club Manager this season. Many of you already know Tricia from her time as our Pro Shop Manager last year, where she was able to apply her years of experience working in club management positions. With her passion for customer service and dedication to our club community, we know she’ll bring great energy and fresh ideas to her new role!

Expanded Role for Head Tennis Pro, Mike Tasi

It gives me great pleasure to share that Mike Tasi will be taking on an expanded role as Tennis and Facilities Director. In this new capacity, Mike will oversee all aspects of instruction—including the Junior Program—as well as court, pool, and grounds maintenance. Mike has been an integral part of our club for longer than he might care for me to reveal. Not only has he instilled a lifelong love of tennis in countless members (myself included), his deep knowledge of our club and its programs is truly invaluable. We are thrilled to formalize a role that reflects what Mike has naturally done for our club all along. Please join me in congratulating him on this well-deserved expanded position!

Club Finances

Our club remains financially stable, and we continue to operate in a fiscally responsible manner. Last year, we increased club membership by 10 certificates. By all accounts, our new members have integrated wonderfully into the club, and the addition has shown no strain on our resources. Our goal is to protect the long-term viability of the club, while maintaining reasonable dues and the highest quality facilities and experiences for our members.

Dues Information

The 2025 dues renewal period begins on March 5th, at which time you will receive an email with instructions for paying your dues. The dues will increase by 5% this year, which the Board believes is necessary to keep pace with our rising costs and allow us to continue making essential investments in our facilities and programs. This year we will also be introducing a cost-saving measure for the club. All credit card transactions for dues payments will be charged a payment processing fee that the credit card company charges the club. You will continue to have the option to pay online by e-check, which will incur no fee.

Capital Projects

We are committed to maintaining and improving our facilities to enhance your experience at the club. Last year, through the very generous donation from Lew Snell’s estate and the additional certificate income, we accomplished two significant enhancements to the club: new fencing around courts 7-9 and the beautiful stone walkway. For this season, we are evaluating locker room improvements, as well as planning for future investments needed for the pool and surrounding area. More details on these projects will be shared at the annual meeting.

Closing Thought: The Heart of Our Club

The vibrant culture of Stowe Tennis Club is built on the passion and involvement of our members, whether through volunteering, joining the Board, sharing ideas, organizing events, mentoring new members, or simply fostering a welcoming atmosphere for all. The Jack Seivwright Fire Me Up Tournament and Family Nights are recent examples of passionate members working together with the Board and STC staff to make their ideas a reality. It’s this spirit of collaboration and initiative that makes our club such a special place. I encourage everyone to bring ideas, energy, and volunteership to the club—your passion and dedication help shape the welcoming and dynamic environment we all cherish.

As always, we encourage open communication and we welcome your feedback!

With appreciation and warmest regards,

Erika Furey
President, Stowe Tennis Club

What’s in Store for This Season?

Spring Volunteer Work Day: May 17 at 10:00 AM. Grab a rake and ladder and help us get the club and courts ready for the season.

Early Bird Round Robin & Annual Membership Meeting: June 7 at 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM. We will kick off the season with a fun, social round robin at 2:30 PM, followed by our Annual Membership Meeting at 5:00 PM.

Summer Tennis Program: We’re excited to welcome back our highly successful Summer Tennis Program for players ages 4 through 18. Under the expert coordination of Michele Whitmore, the program will once again provide a fun and structured environment for young athletes to develop their skills and love for the game. Michele will be joined by a fantastic cadre of returning and new coaches, ensuring a top-tier experience for all participants. More details, including session dates and registration, will be available soon!

Club Tournaments, Ladder & Social Events: Stay tuned for details on ladder registration, the annual Club Championships and the full calendar of social events.