About BNTA

Mission Statement  Hierarchy of Organizations   Not For Profit Status   Current Officers

Mission Statement:
The mission of the Bloomington Normal Tennis Association (BNTA), a non-profit organization, is to foster and promote interest in tennis at all levels in the Bloomington Normal area.

Hierarchy of Tennis Organizations:
  • Our BNTA is a member of the MITA (Middle Illinois Tennis Association).
  • The MITA includes Peoria, Springfield, Decatur, Champaign/Urbana, Danville, Galesburg, Quincy and other middle Ill tennis associations).
  • MITA is a member of the Midwest Section (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin).
  • The Midwest Section is part of the USTA (United States Tennis Association) .

Not for profit status:
BNTA is affiliated with the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation (IPCF). This affiliation allows BNTA to obtain not-for-profit status. IPCF represents several not-for-profit organizations within Central Illinois. Any donations to BNTA should be made directly to IPCF with notation that funds are to be used by BNTA.
For more information concerning IPCF view the donations page or contact –
IPCF - Mike Stillwell
210 1/2 Broadway
P.O. Box 423
Normal, Il 61761-0423

Current BNTA Officers
President Susan Maxwell  email
Phone:309-828-3962
Vice President Mary Luehrs
Treasurer Gregg McElroy
Tournament Director Bob Clay  email
MITA Rep Karen Owen and Marsha Funk
BNTA League Coordinators Jacki Schmersahl, Marabeth Clapp
USTA League Coordinator Debbie Garzonio