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Table of Contents Table Contents 4 Forward 5 Board of Directors 6 Past Presidents 7 Staff Directory 9 Middle States Tennis Patrons’ Foundation 10 Middle States Hall of Fame 12 Middle States Awards 18 Diversity 20 Community Development 22 USTA School Tennis 23 QuickStart Tennis 24 Jr. Team Tennis 28 Tennis On Campus 30 USTA League 44 Junior Competition 53 Adult Competition 60 National Rankings –Top 100 3 62 Interdistricts and Intersectionals 67 Women’s Inter-Club 68 Allegheny Mountain District 74 Central PA District 78 Delaware District 83 Eastern PA District 88 New Jersey District 94 Philadelphia District Chairman of the Board and President: Jeffrey Harrison Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer: Marlynn Orlando Vice President Marketing and Communications: Jill Fonte Director Marketing and Communications: Marge McGann 2009 Yearbook MISSION STATEMENT: Editor and Project Manager: Carrie Rupp Contributing Editors: Nathaniel Harrison, Ben Zislis To promote and Contributors: Sally Baird, Tom Benic, Jim Block, Renee Bridges, Kasey Connors, Loretta DeWalt, Amanda Faris-Denis, Andy Findlay, Meghan Goodwin, Monique Holloway, Karen Jennings, Mary Ann Kaplan, Michael Kennedy, Kathleen Lieb, Carol MacLean, Jack Monick, Wilson Pipkin, Karen develop the Perrone, Lori Schwartz, Cathy Shaak, Jay Witmer Published by: Bentley Graphic Communications growth of tennis. 2009 YEAR BOOK | USTA Middle States Greetings from the President and Executive Director It’s hard to put in to words the captivat- ing spell of tennis. Those of you who are tennis enthusiasts know to what we are Forward referring. Whether tennis grabbed you as a child or adult, it took hold, and won’t let go. Its grasp is firmly in place for both of us, as we choose to make our living in tennis. We spend our days talking, thinking, contemplating and breathing tennis. How do we get more people playing? How do we get players to play more? How do we get children involved at a younger age? How do we create easier access for all players? How do we spread the word that tennis is a lifetime sport for everyone? As we look to the next two years, we hope to answer some of those questions; and as we look back and through this yearbook, we see the tangible answers. We see the faces of individuals and teams who poured their heart and soul into league play. We see junior players who gave up parties and dances to travel to tournaments. We see dedication, camaraderie, passion. We see volunteers who give countless hours and boundless energy. We see tennis clubs, parks and facilities looking to create the perfect atmosphere for players. We see what makes tennis great. 4 We congratulate the champions celebrated in this yearbook. We applaud your accomplishments and hail your triumphs. You inspire us and you inspire others. We are so proud of the pages and pages of teams that are represented in the Yearbook. While some think of tennis only as an individual sport, you know the pleasure of competing as a team with one purpose…to win together. We thank you for being USTA members and tennis players. Your membership dollars contribute to the important community work USTA Middle States does every year. With your help, we reach out to those communities who haven’t had the opportunity to feel the magic of tennis. As we look to 2009 and beyond we hope to see you on the courts, doing what we all love to do – playing tennis. Warmest Regards, Jeffrey Harrison Marlynn Orlando President Executive Director USTA Middle States USTA Middle States 2009 YEAR BOOK | USTA Middle States Board of Directors Board Members of the 2009-2010 USTA Middle States Executive Committee Front Row L-R: Patricia Weger, Jeffrey Harrison Middle Row L-R: Sue-Anne Stuntz, Ruth Roulston, Gina Pileggi, Jill Fonte, Ellen V. Williams Back Row L-R: Richard Green, Malcolm T. Riley, Jr., Jay Witmer Missing from photo: Bruce Kisthardt 2009-2010 Board of Directors 5 President* Vice President, District Delegates Jeffrey Harrison People Resources* Tom Benic Richard Green Allegheny Mountain District Senior Vice President* Patricia Weger Vice President, Mary Ann Kaplan Marketing/Communications* Central PA District Secretary* Jill Fonte Ellen V. Williams Paul Costello Sectional Delegate Delaware District Treasurer* Immediate Past President* Ruth Roulston Malcolm T. Riley, Jr. Jack Monick Eastern PA District Vice President, Past Presidents Community Development* Jay Witmer Carol MacLean Bruce Kisthardt Bette Salmon New Jersey District Vice President, Junior Presidential Appointees Rose Weinstein & Marie Seward Development and Competition* Laura Canfield Philadelphia District Gina Pileggi David Goodman George Parnell * Member of the USTA Middle Vice President, Christian Sockel States Executive Committee Adult Activities* Scott Tharp Sue-Anne Stuntz 2009 YEAR BOOK | USTA Middle States USTA Middle States Past Presidents Malcolm T. Riley, Jr. 2007-2008 Charles D. Mitchell 1941-1943 Jay Witmer 2005-2006 Paul W. Gibbons 1939-1940 Bette Salmon 2003-2004 Harry G. Wieland 1938 Anne Humes 2001-2002 William C. Cummings 1937 Delaine Mast 1999-2000 William B. Kraft, Jr. 1936 Michael Iannone 1996-1998 John Carle Parry, Jr. 1935 Philip S. Caplan 1993-1995 William P. Rowland 1934 Robert G. Ruzanic 1991-1992 William D. R. Evans 1933 Julia A. Levering 1989-1990 Thomas W. Harris, Jr. 1932 Warren Kimball 1987-1989 A. L. Burtis 1931 Past Presidents Past Victor I. Kasser 1984-1986 Paul W. Gibbons 1930 Mervin A. Heller, Jr. 1981-1983 William P. Rowland 1928-1929 Robert L. Smith 1978-1980 Samual M. Peacock 1927 James A. Melville 1975-1977 Paul W. Gibbons 1926 Richard Botsch 1972-1974 L. Caspar Wister 1925 Richard Sorlien 1970-1971 Charles Garland 1923-1924 Donald Black 1967-1969 F. R. Donahue, Jr. 1964-1966 USTA Presidents from USTA Middle States I. Orrin Spellman 1962-1964 Howard Ackerman 1960-1961 Jane Brown Grimes 2007-2008 William J. Clothier, II 1956-1959 Mervin A. Heller, Jr. 2001-2002 Dr. Charles H. Patton 1952-1955 Julie A. Levering 1999-2000 Charles C. Sharp, II 1949-1951 Martin Tressel 1965-1966 6 Walter Lloyd Tillman 1946-1948 Joseph Sill Clark 1889-1891 John Carle Parry, Jr. 1944-1945 THANK YOU from USTA MIddLE STATES This yearbook highlights the accomplishment of our outstanding players. We want to emphasize that their accomplishments would not be possible without the tireless effort and commitment of thousands of volunteers who work to assure our players can compete in fun and productive play. We salute our many captains, junior and adult league coordinators, parents, coaches, tennis pros, tournament directors, officials, club owners and a cadre of other volunteers who work behind the scenes to make Middle States a great place to play tennis. 2009 YEAR BOOK | USTA Middle States Staff Directory Staff Directors Marketing Manager Bob Ruzanic Nathaniel Harrison Allegheny Mountain District Executive Director Marlynn Orlando Communications Coordinator Lori Schwartz Carrie Rupp New Jersey District Director of Adult Competition Sally Baird Administrative Assistants Thane Schweyer Philadelphia District Director of Junior Competition Betsy Gonsalves Michael Kennedy Kim Hall Cathy Shaak 7 Central PA District Director of Marketing Tennis Service & Communications Representatives *Contact information for all Marge McGann USTA Middle States staff members Kelle Cunningham is available online at: Financial Controller Allegheny Mountain District www.middlestates.usta.com. Michael Yocum Amanda Faris-Denis Central PA District Director of Community Development Andy Findlay Ben Zislis Allegheny Mountain District USTA Middle States Managers/Coordinators Nancy Keiper 1288 Valley Forge Road Delaware District Suite 74, P.O. Box 987 Valley Forge, PA 19482-0987 Diversity Manager Renee Scott Bridges Renee Lentz (610) 935-5000 - phone Eastern PA District (610) 935-5484 - fax Executive Administrator/ [email protected] Office Manager. Kitty Perrin Sheila Brown Philadelphia District www.middlestates.usta.com Community Tennis Joe Romano Coordinator Eastern PA District Kasey Connors 2009 YEAR BOOK | USTA Middle States ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Foundation Patrons’ Middle States Tennis Patrons’ Foundation Board of Directors The mission of the Middle States Tennis Patrons’ Foundation, Inc., is to assist in the promotion, growth and development Christian Sockel, President of tennis in the USTA Middle States (USTA MS) section Robert Ruzanic, Vice President through the provision of grants and financial assistance. Assistance is given by the Patrons’ primarily to junior players Mary Ann Kaplan, Treasurer and junior programs for clinics, lessons, tennis travel, the Ben Rasmussen, Secretary furnishing of equipment, and other activities that will further Henry Brehm tennis’ educational and growth objectives within the section. Bruce Kisthardt Below please find a large portion of the work and Jim Rosener accomplishments of the Patrons’ Board for calendar Thomas Sweitzer year 2008. Scholarships and Grants The Patrons’ supported grassroots tennis programs with community development grants of $14,750 and junior player tennis expense reimbursements with grants of $15,000. Also, the Patrons’ supplied 1,500 racquets free of charge to grassroots tennis programs throughout the section. All of these disbursements were made through the USTA MS Scholarships and Grants committee. Hall of Fame The net proceeds of the annual Hall of Fame Induction Dinner & Auction are the lifeblood of the Patrons’ grantmaking power. The Patrons’ Board is grateful for the support and hard work of the 9 organizing committees and sponsors of the annual event. For more information on the event, please see page 10. New Patrons’ Web Page Patrons’ has a new Web page found under the “About Us” tab on the USTA MS Web site (www.middlestates.usta.com). This Web page was re-designed in 2008 to provide more information and transparency to the public. The new page has more information about its mission and services as well as tabs that allow visitors to review the grants that Patrons’ has supported and also those programs that have received Patrons’ racquets.