Support The Courts

The mission of Support The Courts is to rebuild and revitalize the Beulah courts, and keep playing, laughing, and connecting lakeside.

About Support The Courts:

Support The Courts is a community-powered grassroots movement with one shared mission: rebuild and resurface the Village of Beulah’s courts for everyone who gathers by the lake.

STC is a growing team of civic-minded neighbors, local and visiting players, and dedicated supporters committed to finishing what we started—raising the remaining funds through monthly appeals and providing regular project updates to bring durable, safe courts to our community.

  • Link: Court Improvement Overview

    Design & Engineering

    Design and engineering for the Village Park Pickleball Court are led by Gosling Czubak (GC) of Traverse City—an experienced firm with a strong track record supporting the Village of Beulah and delivering successful pickleball court projects across Northern Michigan.

    Based on current conditions, the existing court will be fully removed and rebuilt for long-term safety and durability:

    • Compacted aggregate base

    • Multi-layer asphalt leveling and surface courses

    • Acrylic playing surface

    All elements align with American Sports Builders Association recommendations.

    Court Features

    • Professional color coating

      • Green perimeter & kitchen (no-volley zone)

      • Blue backcourt playing areas

    • Permanent posts & net system

    • Courtside concrete seating pad

    Construction Timeline

    • Bids Issued: April 7, 2026

    • Bids Due: April 21, 2026

    Project Investment

    • Total Cost: $65,160

    • Funding Source: 100% community-supported

    Aligned with Phase I estimates in the Court Improvement Plan.

    Where Play, Connection, and Community Meet

    Help Rebuild Beulah Courts—Together

    Every gift helps transform worn asphalt into a vibrant gathering place—where friendships form, families connect, and community thrives.

  • Inspired Giving Is Spreading — Join the Momentum

    “Watching the donations grow—and seeing others step forward— inspired us to do more.”

    That inspiration led one Beulah family, whose roots trace back generations of summers here, to take action.

    They’ve committed:

    • $5,000 personally

    • $5,000 through their employer match

    Unlocking a $10,000 dollar-for-dollar match for our community.

    With $58,000 already raised, we’re within reach of completing Phase I of the Beulah courts rebuild, but timing matters.

    Every gift made now is doubled. And for many, even tripled through employer matching.

    This is how momentum builds:

    One neighbor gives… and another follows.

    Together, we’re restoring more than courts! We’re preserving a place where friendships form, families gather, and community thrives.

    The match is live. The momentum is real.

    Join the movement and help bring this across the finish line.

    • Credit Card

    • Venmo: @Beulah-Boosters 

    • Check: Beulah Boosters (501(c)(3)) PO Box 570, Beulah, MI 49617

  • Let’s rally together — rebuild, revitalize, and keep connecting lakeside.

    Donate:
    Credit Card
    Venmo
    • Checks: Beulah Boosters 501(c)(3), PO Box 570, Beulah, MI 49617

    If you’re interested in supporting rebuilt and revitalized courts where community, connection, and play come together, we invite you to reach out to Bill Hall to explore sponsorship or pledge opportunities. Bill is happy to share details and answer any questions.

    Contact Bill Hall: bhall@pretiumpartners.com | (614) 668-4257

    All donations support Support The Courts (STC) and are tax deductible. THANK YOU!

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Founding Supporters

(2022 - October 2025)

Founding Supporters are the early believers who stepped forward when the need first emerged. Beginning in 2022, their collective generosity, culminating $40,000 in early contributions—sparked what would become Support the Courts (STC): Act II and made this community-powered movement possible. Their leadership giving created momentum, inspired broader participation, and laid the groundwork for the progress we celebrate today. We honor these supporters with deep appreciation for helping turn vision into action.

Where Play, Connection, and Community meet Gratitude

This project exists because of neighbors and visitors who care. We gratefully acknowledge the donors, advocates, and volunteers who have supported the ongoing effort to rebuild and revitalize the Beulah Courts. Their generosity and encouragement have laid the foundation for Phase 1 in 2026, with additional phases to follow as funds become available. If you are considering getting involved, we encourage you to reach out to any of the individuals listed here. Their participation reflects the fellowship, stewardship, and community spirit behind this initiative.

Thank you for being part of what makes Beulah a place to gather, play, and connect.

Thank You to Our Supporting Businesses and Nonprofit Partners.

Endorsed by the Benzie Sunrise Rotary Foundation — your grant support is helping carry this project to the finish line.

Thank You to Our Match-Unlocking Donors

Your generosity helped unlock multi-month matching gifts.
And together, you turned generosity into momentum—and momentum into matches.

Anonymous (4)

Anne Haas

Barb Skurdahl, Ann Strehle

Bill and Robin Hall

Bonnie Mulder

Brenda Beutler

Carol Ross

Carrie Fowler

Chris Mills

Cindy Wagner

Deborah Hogue

Fabienne Boho

James Garden

Jane Klieve

Jerry and Debbie Smith (2)

Jim and Julie Luginbill

John Whelpton

Julie Passmore

Kathleen and David Peters

Kathleen Jordan

Kathy & Stephan Schwein

Keira Duvernoy

Keven Southwork

Kristen Hawley, Scott Keifer

Laurie Lahti

Linda Griwatsch

Linda Smith

Margaret Lumm

Marie Key

Marjie Anderson

Mark Sullivan

Mary Bradley

Michael McClintock (2)

Peggy Pierson

Rob Fickell

Ron Ahrns (2)

Ron Rokicki (2)

Russ and Sally Kowalisyn

Stacy and Carol Daniels

Susan Chabot

Thomas Wright

Veronica Zavata, Ellen Seats

Vicki Carpenter, Phil Downs

Contact

Reach out to Support The Courts to learn more today!

Russ Kowalisyn | woksur@aol.com

Volunteer

Want to get involved? Reach out today to learn about other ways that you can Support The Courts.