About
The International Tennis Club of the United States of America
is made up of men and women tennis players who have who have
represented the US in International matches, who have won national
championships or who have achieved a high national standard of play.
The club also has international members from other International
Clubs who have been elected members. Membership is the responsibility
of the membership committee and new members are nominated by existing members.
The US International Club is a nonprofit organization that operates
with a Board of Directors under by-laws approved by the membership.
The Board meets quarterly and an Executive Committee made up of the
officers meets more frequently to discuss the business of the organization.
There are committees for certain functions and they meet on an as needed basis.
The Annual Meeting of the club is held in New York on the final weekend of the US Open.
Officers for the year are elected at the Board meeting following the Annual Meeting.
Board & Members
The USIC Officers and Board of Directors are committed to the advancement of the USIC. The officers and committees are charged with directing the Club through its yearly opportunities and challenges, budgeting, capital expenditures, event planning and any contigent issues. The Board meets formally throughout the year and stays in communication whenever issues and needs arise.
Awards
Since 1947 the Club has awarded the William M. Johnston Trophy to male tennis players who have demonstrated exceptional character, sportsmanship, manners, spirit of cooperation and contribution to the growth of the game, including rendering assistance to both adult and junior players.
USIC By-Laws
The International Clubs' ideals are believed to be of such value that the development and maintenance of their standards in any country should be the concern of all those interested in the finer traditions of the game, and particularly of those who enjoy the privilege of I.C. membership.
IC History
The initial idea of the International Club was conceived at the 1923 Wimbledon Championships, when a former British Prime Minister, Arthur Balfour, was chatting with Wallis Myers, an outstanding writer on lawn tennis. Uppermost in Balfour's mind was the prospect of promoting international goodwill by friendship across the net.
IC Council
The International Clubs' ideals are believed to be of such value that the development and maintenance of their standards in any country should be the concern of all those interested in the finer traditions of the game, and particularly of those who enjoy the privilege of I.C. membership.