JETC Development Fund

Mission

The volunteer Board of the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Development Fund (JETCDF), formerly known as the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Advisory Board, works with the City of Fort Lauderdale and raises funds to provide top-notch facilities, and quality programs, tournaments and special events to stimulate an interest in a healthy, active lifestyle through tennis.

The City of Fort Lauderdale recognizes the role of the Fund in the development of the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center, one of the country’s top public tennis facilities.

The JETCDF is a private, not-for-profit organization incorporated by the State of Florida and designated by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from federal income tax under the provision of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 65-0951325).

History

In 1979, Jimmy Evert and Lakhi Mohnani organized a tennis committee called the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Advisory Board (JETCAB) to serve the needs of local patrons. Through the dedication of volunteers and the support from corporate partners, the JETCAB has developed into a vibrant, private, non-profit organization with programs that benefit the worldwide tennis community. The organization is now known as the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Development Fund.

Over the past two decades, the Fund has been instrumental in securing and acting in an advisory capacity to the City of Fort Lauderdale on capital improvement projects in excess of $3 million to expand, upgrade and enhance the tennis facility.

It has played a significant role in organizing and hosting numerous programs, special events, exhibitions and prestigious national and international tournaments such as the City of Fort Lauderdale Championships, the USTA Boys’ 14 Super National Clay Court Championships, the USTA Open National Clay Court Championships and the 2002 ITF Vets World Championships.

In addition, the Fund has developed a Tennis Hall of Fame, located inside the clubhouse, to recognize the accomplishments of athletes affiliated with the Jimmy Evert Tennis Center and to those individuals who have contributed to the development of the facility.

Board of Directors

Jimmy Evert – Founder & Director of Tennis Emeritus
Lakhi Mohnani – Founder & Chairman
Dan Arnold
Lindsay Eve
Robin Gart
Jim Hall
Niki Joannou
Jodi Lee
Walter Moran
Jennifer Wiley
Whitney Kraft – Director of Tennis

Board of Advisors

Trey Buchholz
Patti Burns
Gary Gilbert
Janice Giles
Jonni Joannou
Liza Kraft
Louella
George Morgan
Stan Peters
Skip Pomeroy

The Jimmy Evert Tennis Center Fund welcomes volunteers to help support events and programs. If you are interested in volunteering, please call 954-828-5378.