League Player of the Year Year-CrossCourt News Award 1998 Dave Evans Male 1995 Tennis Opportunity 1999 Sylvia Gothard 2017 Program 1995 Robert Zumph Program 2000 Marcy Hendricks 1996 Norm Anderson 1996 Love To Serve, Inc. 2001 Jim Musgrave 1997 Jerry Peel 1997 Stony Island Tennis Club 2002 Paul Burrus 1999 Bill Johnston 1998 Oak Park Tennis Club 2003 Julia Steele 2000 John Wentworth 1999 Love To Serve, Inc. 2004 Nancy Watland 2001 Dave Stefan 2000 Love To Serve, Inc. 2005 Paul MacDonald 2002 Marvin Cohen 2001 Love To Serve, Inc. 2006 Patty Lambropoulos 2004 Alan Brodsky 2002 Chicago Prairie Tennis 2007 Mary Shepherd 2005 Robert Zumph Club 2008 Patricia Marshall 2006 Larry Levin 2003 Tennis Opportunity 2009 Sylvia Gothard & Nancy 2007 Mike Gorski Program Watland 2009 Roger E. Allen 2004 Oak Park Tennis Club 2012 Alin Pop 2010 Stephen Weinstein 2005 West Suburban Tennis 2014 Paul MacDonald, Alex Ronald Mitchell 2011 Steve Haas Patrons Shusis 2012 Greg Franzo 2006 Glenbrook Racquet Club 2015 Morrie Marino 2013 William Ferguson 2007 Maywood Tennis Asso. 2016 Steve Haas 2014 Peter Ketcham 2008 West Suburban Tennis Tennis Official of the Year 2015 Anthony Balzano Patrons 1996 Tom Patterson

2016 Christopher Springer 2009 Love To Serve 1997 Joy Duerr Junior Player of the Year (Male) Lifetime Achievement Award 2011 Love To Serve, Tennis & 1998 Mike Sutko Jacob Edelchik 1997 Mary Seelig Education Foundation 1999 Charles Cunningham Junior Player of the Year (Female) 2001 Melvin E. Timmons 2012 Chicago Prairie Tennis 2003 Sherry & Bob Sanford 2002 Janet French Club (100th Year!) 2004 Pam Delnagro Lahari Yelamanchili 2003 Richard Bradley 2013 Southside Junior Tennis 2005 Janice Lumpkin Junior Recreational Players of the Year 2004 Nelson Campbell 2014 The ACE Project 2006 Steve Menoff 2005 Art Leighton 2015 Barrington Area Tennis 2007 Joy Duerr Jaylon Ford & Meisha Daniels 2006 Sylvia Gothard 2016 Love To Serve, Inc. Tennis 2008 Tina Herrera-Richards League Player of the Year (Male) 2007 Denny Schackter & Educational Foundation 2009 John Coleman Christopher Springer 2009 LaMont Bryant Tournament Director 2010 Arnie Villagomez 2010 Rod Schroeder of the Year 2011 Wendy Kaegi League Player of the Year (Female) 2011 Ronald Mitchell 1976 Walter Piekarski 2012 Chuck Cunningham Fra Angelica Wright 2014 Scott Suloway 1977 Marla Ward 2013 Nancy Hoekstra Coach of the Year Member Organization 1978 Tom Pitchford 2014 Janice Lumpkin of the Year 1979 Carol Lieberman & 2015 John Coleman Marcy Hendricks 1976 Arlington Tennis Club Joan Goldberg 2016 Marilyn Goldman Facility of the Year 1977 Waveland Tennis Club 1980 Mary Berg Volunteer of the Year 1979 Westchester Tennis Club 1981 Dave Williams & 1992 Barry Batson Naperville Tennis Club 1980 Winnetka Tennis Asso. Martha Williams 1993 Bill Lange Family of the Year 1981 Downers Grove Tennis 1982 Lyden & Workman Fam. 1994 Mary Seelig Balon Family 1982 Chicago Park District 1983 Mary Seelig 1995 Julia Steele 1983 Winnetka Tennis Asso. 1984 Patricia Freebody 1996 Judy Roller Organization of the Year 1984 Chicago Prairie Tennis 1985 Tom Lutze 1997 Richard Bradley Love To Serve, Inc. Tennis & Club 1986 Marsha Marchese 1998 Maggie Robinson Education Foundation 1985 Des Plaines Tennis Club 1987 Grace Rimkunas 1999 Judy Willoughby 1986 Mid-Town Tennis Club 1988 Janet Murtaugh 2000 Lynn Maloney Tournament Director of the Year 1987 River Trails Tennis Club 1989 Sonja Fischer 2001 Stephen Butzlaff Steve Haas 1988 Beverly Hills Tennis Club 1990 Jim Gelhaar 2002 Jon Vegosen Tennis Official of the Year 1989 River Forest Tennis Club 1991 Mary Seelig 2003 Lori James 1990 Daley Bicentennial Plaza 1992 Sylvia Gothard 2004 Charles Granville Marilyn Goldman Chicago Park District 1993 Jerry Morse-Karzen & 2005 Shirley Roach Volunteer of the Year 1991 Homewood-Flossmoor Mark Baladad 2006 Mary Jo Schuler Park District 1994 Lyn Bruner 2007 Constance Turner Burkes Patty Lambropoulos 1992 West Suburban Tennis 1995 Mary Seelig 2008 Ron Mitchell Patrons Tournament Director of the 2009 Julia Steele 1993 Woodfield Racquet Club Year-Mary Seelig Award 2011 Don Walton 1994 The Meadow Club 1996 Nancy Watland 2013 Fely Ong Member Organization of the 1997 Sylvia Gothard 2016 Patty Lambropoulos

2 35 Adult Player of the Year 2001 Morse-Karzen Family 1996 Thomas Hanus 2017 Program 1998 Bill Lange 2002 Donald Young Family 1997 Conner Murnighan 1999 Michael Benson 2003 Jon Vegosen Family 1998 Russell Bennett 2000 Christine Mott 2004 Stecko Family 1999 Matt Bruch 2001 Bobby Hampton 2005 Sonkin Family 2000 Thomas Hanus 2002 Marvin Cohen 2010 The Stephen Bonner Fam- 2001 Colin Foster 2003 Christy Wing ily 2002 Ryan Heller The proceeds from our Annual “Evening of Champions” 2004 Jerry Morse-Karzen 2012 Zazove Family 2003 Donald Young, Jr. 2006 Bill Johnston 2016 Balon Family 2004 Spencer Vegosen as well as any contributions you wish to make will benefit 2010 Jerry, Brett & Becky Morse Junior Player of the Year- 2005 Dennis Nevolo the many junior tennis programs supported by the -Karzen Female 2006 Evan King 2011 Becky & Jerry Morse- 1976 Amy Williams 2007 Denis Bogatov Chicago Tennis Patrons & Karzen 1982 Michelle Torres 2008 Michael Moore The Chicago District Tennis Association,. 2012 Gabrielle Clark 1983 Katrina Adams 2009 Robert Stineman Coach of the Year 1985 Julie McKeon 2010 Michael Redlicki

2005 Dave Muir 1986 Stacey Berg 2012 Michael Sellitto 2006 Mark Bey 1987 Anne Mall 2013 Martin Joyce GOLD SPONSORS 2007 Nancy Hoekstra 1989 Jennifer Nasser 2014 Gianni Ross 2008 Tyrone Mason 1990 Jennifer Nasser 2016 Jacob Edelchik Midtown Athletic Clubs 2009 Barry King 1991 Margie Lepsi Junior Recreational 2010 Manny Velasco 1992 Wendy Fix Player of the Year USTA Midwest Section 2011 Greg Contro 1993 Margie Lepsi 2007 Jazmin Hall & Kasey 2012 Luke Bagos Helen Shockley Memorial Burns 2014 Bartosz Jozwiak Award 2008 Caitlyn Schaffer-Harris 2015 Barb Rueth 1995 Laura Granville 2009 Jaleyah Walker & Khari SILVER SPONSORS 2016 Marcy Hendricks 1996 Michelle Dasso Sanchez Mary Jo & Stephen Schuler Facility of the Year 1997 Christine Nolan 2011 Keenan Lee & Richelle 2000 H-F Racquet & Fitness 1998 Laura Granville Edwards 2001 North Shore Racquet Club 1999 Christine Nolan 2012 Oni Jones 2002 Mid-Town Tennis Club 2000 Elizabeth Lumpkin 2013 Kenya Hill BRONZE SPONSORS 2003 Mid-Town Tennis Club 2001 Elizabeth Lumpkin 2016 Jaylon Ford & Meisha 2004 East Bank Club 2002 Alexis Prousis Daniels Ernst & Young, LLP 2005 Libertyville Tennis & 2003 Elizabeth Lumpkin League Player of the Year Hinsdale Bank and Trust Fitness 2004 Monica Milewski Female 2006 Glenbrook Racquet Club 2005 Taylor Marable 1992 Gillian McDonnell (A Wintrust Community Bank) 2007 Score Tennis & Fitness 2006 Elizabeth Epstein 1993 Lyn Tietz McCarthy & Trinka, Inc. 2008 H-F Racquet & Fitness 2007 Gia McKnight 1994 Nancy Watland Club 2008 Hanna Mar 1996 Julie Roth Wilson Sporting Goods 2009 Heritage Tennis Club 2009 Nida Hamilton 1997 Sharon Welch 2010 Oak Park Tennis Center 2010 Jasmine Minor 1998 Marina Vecci 2011 H-F Racquet & Fitness 2011 Jerrika Boone 2000 Atsuko Kumagai 2012 Wheaton Sport Center 2012 Keisha Clousing 2001 Elvira Cridland 2013 Oak Brook Tennis Center 2013 Carol Finke 2003 Lisa Culp 2014 Glenview Tennis Club 2014 Brienne Minor 2004 Lynn Daggett 2016 Naperville Tennis Club 2016 Lahari Yelamanchili 2005 Mary Gallagher Family of the Year Junior Player of the Year-Male 2006 Dawn McMillin 1990 Bufford Family 1977 Paul Wei 2007 Dena Balzano Trudy Brahin Family Mary Seelig Family 1991 Watson Family 1978 Mike Martin 2008 Janelle Lobmier CrossCourt News Helen Shockley Family 1992 Trantor Family 1979 Ron Kowal 2009 Colleen Lehman 1993 Schoenly Family 1980 Danny Arends 2010 Leslie Trantor Paul Dean Family John Shostrom Family 1994 Kmiec Family 1981 Michael Kures 2012 Alison Miller Midtown Athletic Clubs Mel Timmons Family 1995 Nasser Family 1984 Lee Hardman 2013 Janine Stalcup 1996 Beverley Family 1988 John James 2014 Mary Ann Sharpe Tom Patterson Family Jon Vegosen Family 1997 Rose Family 1994 Martel Bufford 2015 Georgene Ross Alan G. Schwartz Family 1998 Adams Family Kevie Schwartz Memorial 2016 Fra Angelica Wright 1999 Butzlaff Family Award 2000 Little Family 1995 Andrew Witt

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David Martin (President) Mark Revermann (Vice President) Mary DaVanti (Secretary) Dorothy Paige (Treasurer)

Directors: Christine M. Smith Susan Byrne Renier Soto Mitch Granger Julia Steele John Griffin Jennifer Thomas Wallace Harris, Jr. Judge James Zagel Lori James John O'Driscoll Honorary Directors: BEST Tom Patterson Don Edwards Bob Raidt Donald Kempster Julie Roth WISHES TO

Who We Are FO Chicago Tennis Patrons is the fund raising arm of the Chicago District

Tennis Association.  As a separate not-for-profit tax-exempt corporation, the CTP may accept tax-deductible contributions. CON-  The CTP is a 100% volunteer organization whose primary focus is helping kids in the greater Chicago area through the sport of tennis. GRATULP- POP, aka MITCH, aka SUPER-  Our programs are funded by contributions from generous individuals and organizations. MAN  Virtually all (approximately 96%) of the funds contributed by our sponsors are re-invested in the youth programs and the scholarships we support.

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Mission & Values Our mission is to positively impact the lives of kids in the greater Chicago area by providing access to tennis programs that help kids develop a healthy, active lifestyle while learning values and life skills necessary to be successful in life and a positive contributor in their communities.

The youth programs we support provide a safe and positive environment that helps kids by:  encouraging a healthy / active lifestyle  promoting values, such as confidence, sportsmanship and respect  teaching life skills, such as leadership, responsibility and managing emotions  developing athletic skills that open opportunities for scholarships ... and a lifetime of fun  creating social opportunities that result in a broad network of lifetime friendships  exposing kids to diversity which provides them with a broader life perspective  engaging parents to become involved with their kids & their local communities

What We Do

The Chicago Tennis Patrons offers grants and scholarships to support tennis programs for children who might otherwise not have the opportunity to develop their talents and potential.

 Our programs provide all children regardless of income, race, gender or ability the opportunity develop athletic and social skills in a safe and positive environment.  Grants and scholarships are also provided to support high performance tennis programs and individual junior tennis players who have shown promise and potential.

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he Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame was created by the Chicago T Tennis Patrons, Inc. on August 23, 2004. The purpose is to honor Chicago area tennis players who have contributed to the game as a player, coach, administrator, or in another manner that has bene- fited the game.

The foundation of the Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame, and the men and women to be so honored, are the following who have been inducted since the inception date. They are as follows: 2004 Marian Baird 2009 George J. Jennings, Jr. 2004 George E. Barnes 2009 Melvin E. Timmons 2004 Gene Buwick 2010 Janet French 2004 Joseph E. Carrico 2010 Dave Muir 2004 Patricia Freebody 2010 Mary Seelig 2004 Grant Golden 2011 Thomas Patterson 2004 Seymour Greenberg 2011 Chris Scott 2004 Andrea Jaeger 2012 Billy Martin 2004 George M. Lott, Jr. 2012 John & Tolly Shostrom 2004 Frank Parker 2013 Stephen H. Butzlaff 2004 Marty Reissen 2014 Sylvia Gothard 2004 Helen Shockley 2014 Jon Vegosen 2004 James C. Stewart 2015 Nancy Hoekstra 2005 Alan G. Schwartz 2015 Wally Piekarski 2006 Billie Jean King 2015 Jack Sharpe 2006 Jay Kramer 2016 Richard Bradley 2008 Katrina Adams 2016 Karzen Family

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2017 Hall of Fame Inductee

Ronald Mitchell

onald Mitchell is a tennis advocate who be- R lieves in giving back to his community. While his first introduction to tennis was in a mandatory physical education class at Central Michigan University, Ronald fell in love with the game in the following years. Ronald and his daughter, Wendy, would often play together at local parks including Rainbow Beach, Jesse Owens, and Tuley Park. Participating in both local and national tournaments, Ronald became a supporter off the court just as much as his play on court. In the early 1980s, Ronald was asked to serve on a committee for the Chicago Prairie Tennis Club. He took this to heart and served in as many ways possible. He has dutifully served as the President, Vice President, and is currently the Chairperson of the Junior Development Program. Not only is his time spent with Chicago Prairie Tennis Club, but Ron also has served on Midwest committees and other local tennis organization boards. As a coach, Ronald has developed and mentored numerous junior play- ers over the years. Donating his time, and often spending his own money, Ronald has supported the efforts of many young Chicago jun- iors in their tennis journeys. Three students of his all graduated high school with honors while also high rankings in the city. One played col- lege tennis on a scholarship, completed her undergraduate degree, con- tinued on to medical school, and is now a doctor. Another received a full tennis scholarship at a prestigious four-year college and is now working on a degree in pharmacy. The third junior is in her final year at Northwestern on an academic scholarship. As a player, Ronald has continued to participate in tournaments around the district. He has held rankings in both singles and doubles for over three decades. As an avid player for the Chicago Park District League, Ronald has also been the captain of a team who were champions for consecutive years. Besides numerous plaques and trophies, Ronald has been awarded a scholarship in his name with Martial Bufford from the Tennis Opportunity Program (TOP) and recently received Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Achievement awards from the Chicago Tennis Patrons. For his untiring commitment to the tennis community and junior tennis players, serving as an ambassador to tennis to ensure that the sport con- tinues, and his dedication to his community, Ronald is the 2017 Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame inductee.

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2016 Junior Player of the Year-Male

Kevie Schwartz Memorial Award Jacob Edelchik

The Kevie Schwartz Memorial Award recognizes an outstanding boy in any junior division for the highest standards of tennis accomplishments, char- acter, conduct, sportsmanship and demeanor. Kevie Schwartz founded Tennis Corporation of America (TCA) and built the Midtown Tennis Club.

acob Edelchik began playing tennis at the age J of 9 years old. Growing up in Highland Park and admiring Roger Federer, Jacob’s commitment and love of the game continues. Coached by Rob Budacsek and Maor Zirkin of College Park Ath- letic Club, Jacob holds the number 1 ranking in Illinois by Tennis Recruiting, number 1 ranking of the Chicago District and ranked number 7 in the Midwest by Tennis Recruiting. Jacob finished 5th at the IHSA State Tournament and also selected as 1st Team Singles for the Illinois High School All- State team. Jacob was selected for the Junior Su- per Excellence Program and Boys 18 District Cup Team where he played #1 singles. Jacob will con- tinue to play tennis while attending Lehigh Uni- versity in the Fall of 2017.

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2016 Junior Player of the Year-Female

Helen Shockley Memorial Award Lahari Yelamanchili

The Helen Shockley Memorial Award is presented to an outstanding girl in any junior division for the highest stan- dards of tennis accomplishments, character, conduct, sportsmanship and demeanor. Helen Shockley was a fine player who contributed much to tennis in Chicago, includ- CHICAGO PRAIRIE TENNIS CLUB ing her invention of the “feed-in” consolation.

SALUTES ahari Yelamanchili has been playing tennis OUR PAST PRESIDENT L since she was 7 years old and there is no stop- ping in sight. Residing in Burr Ridge, Lahari “RONALD MITCHELL” trains at Hinsdale Racquet Club with coach Marcy Hendricks. Her hard work and dedication to the FOR HIS DECADES OF COMMITMENT TO game have been rewarded with wins in both local CPTC BY CONTINUING THE MISSION OF OUR and sectional play. Recent wins include the 2016 Level 1 Girls 16s in January of 2016, Champion of CENTURY OLD ORGANIZATION: the Girls 16s Chicago District Qualifier, USTA Midwest Girls 18 Level UTR Tournament in July, "TO PROMOTE THE SPORT OF TENNIS". and the USTA Midwest Girls 18s Level 2 in 2017.

CONGRATULATIONS, "MITCH" ON A WELL DESERVED INDUCTION INTO THE 2017 CHICAGO TENNIS HALL OF FAME!

BEST WISHES TO THE MITCHELL FAMILY

CPTC PRESIDENT: JIMMY JOHNSON

28 9 2016 Junior Rec. Players of the Year Chicago Tennis Patrons Award Jaylon Ford & Meisha Daniels

This award recognizes the out- standing junior recreational players, who exhibits the love of the lifetime sport of tennis through their passion, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and strong level of participation in a Patrons-sponsored program.

aylon has been a recreational tennis player since 2010 beginning in the J fourth grade with the elementary school tennis program. His Physical Edu- cation Teacher introduced Jaylon to the game and he became quite drawn to the sport. Jaylon has always been a player that stood out because of his passion for the game. He continued to participate in the Chicago Public School inter- scholastic Program as well as participating in the Love To Serve NJTL Program during the summers. Jaylon’s elementary school won several interscholastic city championships where he was a major factor in the team’s success. Now a Junior in High School, Jaylon is a successful summer employee with the Chi- cago Park District as a Recreational Leader teaching tennis to youth ages 6 to 12 years old at select parks throughout the city. Jaylon participates in Love To Serve’s student athlete after-school program where the emphasis is the impor- tance of being disciplined both on and off the court. The program incorporates teaching teens how to teach younger youth the fundamentals of tennis and fo- cuses on ACT Preparation and College Readiness Skills in an effort to receive athletic or academic scholarships for college.

eisha has been a student athlete participating in Love To Serve for the M last two and a half years. She has played for the Lindbloom High School Tennis Team as a Varsity Singles and Doubles Player. Meisha got the tennis bug after she was introduced to the sport during the summer after she graduated from eighth grade. Her stature, presence and movement on the court makes her opponents think twice when she takes the court! She has shown her dedication to the sport through her commitment to private and group lessons consistently over the past two years. Her passion for the game is undeniable and apprecia- tion for the benefits that she has gained from being a player are rewarding. Meisha participates in Love To Serve’s student athlete after-school program where the emphasis is the importance of being disciplined both on and off the court. The program incorporates teaching teens how to teach younger youth the fundamentals of tennis and also focuses on ACT Preparation and College Readiness Skills in an effort to receive athletic or academic scholarships for college.

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2016 League Player of the Year

Trudy Brahin Memorial Award

Fra Angelica Wright

The Trudy Brahin Memorial Award is presented to an active and talented female league player in USTA Tennis or local club leagues. The award is based on participation, attitude and sportsman- ship. Trudy Brahin played both league and tour- nament tennis in the Chicago District and is honored with a memorial fund established in 1992 by her family and friends.

ra Angelica Wright has said that 2016 has F been one of her most unforgettable and suc- cessful years while playing tennis. After a 13-year hiatus after competing in high school tennis, Fra came back with a passion to play. She placed sec- ond at the McFetridge Summer Blast 4.0 singles tournament and first place at the Center Court and Tam 3.5 singles tournaments. While playing on 16 USTA Teams, Fra captained 8 teams and co- captained 3. She co-captained a 3.5 Women's Northern team that placed second at State, cap- tained a Women's Tri Level Team that placed third at Midwest, and captained a Mixed 7.0 Chicago team who are the 2016 Midwest Champions and placed 4th at the Nationals Championships in Tuc- son.

Sylvia Gothard, Chicago Tennis Hall of Fame 2014. Nancy Watland, USPTA Elite Professional.

26 11 2016 League Player of the Year CONGRATULATIONS FRA! 2016 LEAGUE PLAYER OF THE YEAR Shostrom Family Award

Christopher Springer

The Shostrom Family Award is presented to an active and talented male league player in USTA Tennis or local club leagues. The award is based on participation, attitude and sportsmanship. John Shostrom was a City and IHSA Champion and Division III coach.

hris Springer started playing USTA Team C Tennis after his father’s team needed some younger players on the roster. He continued to We are so proud of you for play for numerous teams while making it to the receiving this well deserved award Nationals in 2006. While he lost in the Semifinal Match, and placing 3rd in the Championships, as a player and a captain! Chris was eager to return to the competition. Chris began captaining teams in 2007 where he returned to Nationals that year and in 2008 where his team captured a 3rd place victory. Chris con- tinues to captain many teams. While some may Angelica Tschoe Heidi King Marjorie Chen Rebecca Daly find it difficult to lead the team, Chris says it is Anna Rzeznik Jen Buban Mark Ainsworth Sang Boon Lee easy when you have the committed players and Beth Brownson Jen Grady Martha Davis Sharon Kerr friends as he does on his team. Chris would like to Beth Quigley Jendy Barnes Mary DaVanti Sharon Trager dedicate his award to every player that had and Cate Brodner Jenny Lee Max Hahn Stefani Sandow still does play for the dozens of teams he has cap- Catie Hughes Joanna Wysocka Monica McGrath Stephanie Batka tained. Cielito Shraybman Julie Hahn Nancy Cushing Sue-Anna Carademoulis Dena Balzano Ki Kellen Nancy Smith Suzanne Demirjian Dina Skinner Laura Purcell Nick Paterakos Terri Simchak Donna Hackman Laura Seaman Nicole Watson Tina Chang Garth Redinger Maggie Galinska Paul Leonardo Zannetha Newell Heather Stenmark Maria Lobo-Corey Paul Williams

HeeJai Kwon Marjorie Baltazar Pirin Filipov

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Congratulations 2016 Coach of the Year Meisha!!! THANK YOU Tennis Patrons for your continued support of our Thank you for always Vegosen Family Award Adaptive Tennis program! making me a proud mom. Marcy Hendricks I Love You!!!

The Vegosen Family Award recognizes a teaching professional/coach who contrib- utes to tennis in the community and the District by promoting and developing programs and players. This Award is sponsored by the Jon Vegosen Family.

arcy Hendricks is no stranger to the tennis scene. M Growing up in Greenwood, Indiana, Marcy has 847-283-0908 always had a love of the game. “She believed she could….. www.GLASA.org Since starting her coaching career in the Chicago District so she did.” 23 years ago, Marcy’s commitment to her players and the game is inspiring. Working with junior players, Marcy has worked with over 80 players who have played Divi- sion I tennis while receiving full tennis scholarships. Her coaching accomplishments also include working with 8 Illinois State Champions and 15 Gold Ball Winners. Be- cause of her success on the court, Marcy also works with the USTA Midwest Coaches Commission where she is a coach for USTA Camps both in the section and at the Na- tional Training Center. Marcy’s accomplishments also go beyond the court. She strongly believes in teaching lifelong skills to her players that reach beyond the court boundaries. Marcy has had the privilege to work with many sportsmanship recipients as well as the National Sportsmanship winner. Marcy brings her passion, dedication, and knowledge of the game to Hinsdale Racquet Club where she oversees their own Super Excellence Program. Marcy is a very proud mother of 3-year-old twin boys, Gus and Ollie which she considers her hardest job.

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Midtown Award Naperville Tennis Club

The Midtown Award is presented to an outstanding tennis facility that has supported & promoted the overall growth of the game. This award is sponsored by Midtown Athletic Clubs. And Thanks Chicago District friends, for a home for my aperville Tennis Club provides the environment and programs to sup- love of tennis which enabled me to be given the N port fun, social tennis, as well as challenging, competitive play. NTC’s USTA schedule includes many tournaments for players from the orange ball 2016 USTA/Midwest Mel Bergman Award, level through BG18s. In 2016 alone, NTC hosted over 25 USTA tourna- the section's top volunteer award. ments. NTC also embraces the USTA Adult League program and is the home site for many USTA travel teams. Additionally, with help from CDTA’s Leah Friedman and available USTA initiatives, NTC was early to implement USTA 10 & Under tennis, lined all 10 courts, and was selected to host the 10U Orange Ball Early Development Camp this past summer. NTC has hosted 10 & Under professional certification programs. NTC promotes the USTA Jr. Team Tennis program. In 2016, NTC had 7 teams in the JTT West Suburban league. Many of Naperville’s young competitors go on to compete for their high school teams, some achieve Midwest and National rankings, many earn College Scholarships. Naperville’s Junior Excellence World Class program is considered by many to be one of the top programs in Chicago-land for junior elite players. NTC donates court time, coaching help, and equipment to Senior Tennis Connect. NTC has partnered with Naperville School District 203 to teach a tennis unit in several Elementary Schools, introducing tennis to youth who may not otherwise be exposed to the game. The club has also organized several charity events donating to organizations including: The Wounded Warrior Project, The American Heart Association, The Alzheimer’s Asso- ciation, Hesed House, Loaves and Fishes and more. Congratulations to NTC continues to make facility improvements. The Pro Shop offers one of the widest selections of apparel and gear in the Chicagoland area. Other recent updates include: a new court surface, court lighting, lounge furniture, Marilyn Goldman big screen T.V.’s, and upgraded free wifi. for the NTC is a facility that continues to strive for constant improvement while maintaining a sense of community. It is a place where one can witness three 2016 Tennis Official of the Year generations of players involved in programs. NTC is connected to Naper- ville and the CDTA in a mutually beneficial way. Like the USTA, NTC The Chicago Tennis Umpires wish to thank the supports diverse programs that promote tennis through encouraging good sportsmanship and fun. Chicago Tennis Patrons for their support of junior tennis programs in the District.

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2016 Family of the Year

Chicago Tennis Patrons Award Balon Family

This award honors a CDTA family who work together in an enthusiastic family spirit to grow the game of tennis.

sophomore at New Trier High School, Lucas A wanted to give back to the game that has done so much for his family. The Balon Family plays together and stays together! For the last three years, the North Shore Community, led by the Balon Family, have collected used and new racquets, shoes, grips and balls to donate to hun- dreds of urban players that do not have the re- sources that others have. In collaboration with Love To Serve, the Balon family and the AC Niel- sen Tennis Center plan a day of tennis for players. On court fun is followed by a pizza dinner. This effort continues to grow with the support of the community and partners of the North Shore com- munity. The Balon Family continues to encourage others to get involved!

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CrossCourt News Award Love To Serve Tennis & Education Foundation

The CrossCourt News Award is presented to an aggressive, well organize community based local tennis organization in the District. It honors a group who has supported and promoted the overall growth of the game, especially at a grass roots level. The award is sponsored by the CrossCourt News.

For 25 years, Love To Serve has been committed to providing tennis pro- grams for urban youth ages 5 to 18; college readiness programs for high school students as well as tennis coaching jobs for youth beginning at 14 years old. Love To Serve has developed important partnerships that have made this possible. One partner, After School Matters, is a Chicago not-for-profit that supports providing teens with opportunities to receive a stipend to participate in activities after school that they would be interested in. The teens for this program have been funded by After School Matters since 2000. This model has allowed Love To Serve the leverage to teach teens how to play the game of tennis and also how to teach the game to youth 10 and under. Over 500 youth have been employed through this summer youth initiative. Additionally, the Chicago Park District has benefitted from Love To Serve’s program because they provide skilled and trained Recreational Tennis Leaders for their summer camps throughout Chicago. Love To Serve trained teens are assigned to park sites throughout the city that have tennis courts to teach the game of tennis. Also, students that are presently attending college return to be Activity Instructors at the sites where teens are placed as Recreational Tennis Leaders. Love To Serve’s newest collaboration with the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Com- munity Center has allowed them the opportunity to establish year-round programming at their new state of the art facility that has 4 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor multi-purpose tennis courts. As a pillar in the Chicago community for consistent quality tennis pro- gramming leading to college scholarships and year-round and summer employment for teens and college students, Love To Serve continues to make a difference in the lives of many.

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2016 Tournament Director of the Year

Mary Seelig Award Steve Haas

The Mary Seelig award is presented to a tournament director who demonstrates a consistently high level of expertise in hosting tournaments and an enthusiasm for all aspects of the game. This award honors Mary Seelig for her many years of supporting, directing and teaching the finer points of running a tournament.

teve Haas, PTR certified professional, is being honored as S the "2016 Tournament Director of the Year". Steve started working at tennis tournaments over the summer of 2012, helping the Naperville Park District run two major tennis tournaments – YOUR 2016 7.0 MIXED NATIONAL TEAM a USTA Midwest Level 2 Sectional Open Championship Rick, Maria, Tina, Laura, Garth, Mark & Fernando (drawing B16 singles and doubles players from over seven states) and a USTA Midwest Level 3 Tournament (BG12-18 singles and doubles which was held at 8 different sites). He then began running the Naperville Park District’s annual All-City Junior Tennis Tournament in 2014 and has continued to do so through 2016. In August 2014, Steve started running many of Naperville Tennis Club’s USTA and iCompete tennis tourna- ments, including BG12-18 divisions and 10&Under Orange/ Green Ball divisions. During 2016, he even ran a BG18 USTA tournament for another CDTA tennis club in the northern sub- urbs when their tournament director was unavailable. In 2016, Steve has been the Tournament Director for 57 total tourna- ments with 154 separate age divisions for both the Naperville Tennis Club and the Naperville Park District (including the one for the other CDTA tennis club) – spanning BG12-18 divisions and 10&Under Orange/Green Ball divisions. Steve provides ongoing information and support to all the players and their par- ents throughout the tournament (both in person and via phone/ text if necessary) while also always promoting good sportsman- ship and healthy competition among the players. Both players and parents have always praised Steve for making the tourna- ment play a positive competitive experience whether a player wins or not. Steve’s work with USTA tournaments represents his consistent dedication to tennis beyond his avid participation as a player and his role as a coach.

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Chicago Tennis Patrons Award Paul Dean Memorial Award Marilyn Goldman Patty Lambropoulos The Paul Dean Memorial Award is given to an The Tennis Official of the Year Award honors an active and effective volunteer in recognition of active and highly rated tennis official working time, enthusiasm and effort put forth in the Dis- District, Sectional or National events. This award trict. Paul Dean was a past president of the Ar- is sponsored by Tom Patterson. lington Tennis Club and Director of the Chicago District. The award is supported by his family and is presented by Mrs. Dean. or the past eight years, Marilyn has been involved in tennis F beyond her 50+ years of playing. She became a certified USTA tennis official in 2009, and six months later she was ele- atty Lambropoulos began volunteering for the Chicago vated to a Chief Umpire. One year later, she joined the Board of P District 17 years ago, and continues to have the same Chicago Tennis Umpires Council, with primary responsibility as dedication she started with! Scheduler of Chief Umpires for all tournaments in the Chicago As an avid player, Patty wanted to give back to the game and Northern Illinois districts. that has been so good to the Lambropoulos family. As a Since then, she has added becoming a certified USTA Referee member of the Chicago District Board for over 16 years, and a certified ITA official. These credentials have enabled her Patty has served as a Director, Director at Large, and other to be a Chair Umpire at the USTA Boys Nationals 16/18 in various Officer positions. She currently serves as a Direc- Kalamazoo, MI, become the Referee and a Chair Umpire for tor, and is a member of the Chicago District Qualifier Com- Girls and Boys High School State Championships, been the mittee. She has played a crucial part in tournaments and Chief Umpire and Referee for the Girls 16s CDTA Qualifiers junior competition. Not only is Patty on the Qualifier Com- and the combined Girls 16s & 18s CDTA Qualifier, officiated at mittee, but also, she has been actively involved with run- the John Mansueto Memorial and Walt Herrick Men’s Open pro ning the Championships as a parent and now for College events, been the Chief Umpire for CDTA League and Regional Park Athletic Club. Because of her knowledge and success Championships, officiated at almost 250 USTA Junior and Adult of running tournaments, Patty assists other tournament di- tournaments and over 100 ITA meets. She has also officiated at rectors with their own events. ITA Division I and Division III Regional tournaments and has As a volunteer for the USTA Midwest Section, Patty has been the Referee for Division III Regionals as well. given her time to Jr. Competition and for the last 7 years Additionally, Marilyn became the Tournament Director in April has served as the Chairperson of Schedules and Sanctions 2016 at Midtown Athletic Club Chicago where she manages for all elevated Midwest events. USTA and Midtown Club tournaments. The Chicago District Board hopes that Patty continues to Her start and tennis inspiration came from and continues to volunteer for another 17 years! come from her aunt, who was a New York State Women’s Ten- nis Champion, beating Althea Gibson in the finals in the 1950’s. She always sends players out to court, whether as an official or as a tournament director, telling them to “Have fun.”

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