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BATA PURCHASES 9 ACRES FOR INDOOR TENNIS CENTER

LAKEWOOD DRIVE - AREA MAP
LAKEWOOD DRIVE AERIAL VIEW
LAKEWOOD DRIVE PARCEL VIEW
Plans are to construct two courts, with basic  amenities, this spring/summer with another two courts as needed and  finances permit.  The purpose of this communication is twofold.  A.  To identify the location and invite comment on its suitability with  regard to access, driving distance, visibility, and of course cost.  B. To remind supporters significant funds are required to move ahead.
 
A. LOCATION  -  Going north on 71, take the exit to the fairgrounds  and Lazy Jacks.  The property is just to the left on the hill as you  exit 71. It is 9 acres and borders the Hiway and Lakewood Drive.  The agreed price is $55,000.  Considering the cost of land closer to  the city, the board believes this is an exceptional opportunity.  There are contingencies with regard to permitting which appear  manageable.  See attachments.
 
B. FUNDRAISING  -  Actual donations to date and readily available  pledges will provide the funds necessary to purchase the property.  To begin construction in the spring will require a minimum additional cash on  hand of $350,000.  Current pledges for 2011 and 2012 should provide  $100,000 of that amount.  (Caveat:  Depending on funds  raised/pledged, final contractor bids, and our ability to finance a  modest percentage of the project, the Board may decide to build only  one court this year. Obviously if we don't meet our minimum  fundraising goal the project could be delayed until 2013.)  During  the coming months BATA will intensify funding requests to  individuals, business's, service organizations, and foundations.  At  this point no current board member has the time or experience to  oversee a significant fundraising effort.  If you, or someone you  know, would be interested in helping out, please contact a board  member.
 
This is an exciting time.  BATA's vision "To promote and develop the growth tennis in the Bemidji area" has reached a critical point. Continued growth requires year round opportunities for all of us,  and most importantly the youth of our communities.
 
The BATA Board welcomes comments and suggestions.  Please contact  any members listed below.  In the meantime, HAPPY HOLIDAYS  to you  and yours.
 
Leslie Frosaker - Treasurer   218-556-6471
Larry Schuette - Secretary    218-243-3116
Paul Swartwood - President   218-835-8122   P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
Mark Thorson - Director      218-731-5984
Sylvia Wildgen - Director     218-556-2499
Robin Wold - Vice President    218-444-7892
 
 

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