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Volume 7 Number 4 We serve. Everyone wins. SM Winter 2006 Invest in a Child - Year-End Giving Campaign Outstanding DTA Volunteers by Tina Anderson The DTA recognized two remarkable volun- It is the season of giving, and the children who benefit from the Dallas Tennis Association teers at the Invest in a Child dinner October (DTA) need your help. Did you know that the DTA not only runs leagues and tourna- 13th. This year’s recipients of the DTA Adult ments, but also dedicates more than one-third of its budget to provide free tennis and awards were Anna Nallon and Bob Raedisch. educational programs for low-income children in the Dallas area through the Invest in a Child program? These kids receive tutoring from accredited teachers, access to educa- Anna received the Merle Ellman Award for tional software and computers, tennis instruction from certified tennis pros, tennis equip- her volunteer work with the Dallas Tennis ment, USTA memberships, tournament travel grants and much more. In addition to teach- Association. She started her DTA involve- ing kids how to play tennis, these programs are changing children’s lives. ment by volunteering to assist with the Jun- ior Excellence One of these programs is the National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Slam Jammers. Slam program when Jammers has three divisions: I - beginners who take lessons each Saturday; II - intermedi- her son began ate players who practice/play three times a week and are beginning to play tournaments; III to participate in - advanced players who practice/play three times a 1998. After at- week and are playing in Championship and Super tending the Championship level tournaments. The DTA pays DTA junior ban- for the participants’ racquets, tennis instruction, tour- quet in 1999, nament fees and travel. The kids must have passing she volunteered grades in school and perform community service. to help and has As a result of the support DTA members like you been helping have given us, 19 Slam Jammer seniors have received every year since college scholarships in the last four years. then to organize Your support of this program keeps kids in school and conduct the and teaches them a sport that keeps them active and DTA Junior helps them develop life skills such as teamwork, leadership, sportsmanship, self-esteem Banquet. She Anna Nallon receives the Merle has been the Ellman Award from DTA President, and discipline. The following is what one of the many thankful parents had to say about Spence Kendrick. what your Invest in a Child contributions have done for her sons: co-chair of this event since 2004 and continued in 2005 and Four of our sons participate in the Slam Jammer program, which has blessed our family 2006 as the co-chair. by teaching them tennis skills, responsibility and self-confidence. The confidence our sons have attained in the Slam Jammer program has improved their grades in school. In 2002 her son, John, moved up from junior Since beginning the program, our two older sons have made the ‘A’ honor roll. Every- tennis to Division 1 college tennis, and she where our sons play, we receive compliments regarding their tennis form and manners. wanted to help more of the upcoming juniors The tennis instruction learned from this program has helped them be gentlemen on and and their parents. She got more involved off the tennis court. Our oldest son is winning tournaments, and we credit his accom- (continued on page 3) plishments entirely to his three-year participation in the Slam Jammer program. Be- cause of the requirement to complete several hours of community service each month, Inside This Issue: our sons have learned the importance of community involvement. Without the Dallas Dallas Tennis Cup 4 Tennis Association offering Slam Jammers, our family could not have afforded this type of quality tennis program. It is our hope that the program gets the support it needs to DPTA News 7 continue being a blessing to other families. DTA Calendar 2 Sherry L. Brown-Wilson From the President 2 To continue providing free educational and tennis programs for Dallas area children, the Junior Recreation News 7 DTA needs your continued contributions. Please help one or more children by donating to League News 5-6 the DTA Invest in a Child Program. Because the DTA is a non-profit organization, all donations are tax deductible and go directly toward the cost of running these programs. Tournament News 3 (continued on page 3) 2 — DALLAS TENNIS ASSOCIATION WINTER 2006 From the President Did you know that over one-third of the DTA budget That is making an impact – that is the DTA. As we head into the holidays, some of us are hanging provides free tennis and educational programs for low I hope you have a wonderful holiday season. I have up our racquets but most serious tennis players are income children in the Dallas area? “Invest in a Child” already asked Santa for Roddick’s serve, Gonzalez’s focusing on what they can do in the off season to improve has programs ranging from after school education and forehand, Blake’s backhand and Federer’s all round their game. The Dallas Tennis Association is currently tutoring to summer tennis camps to tennis lessons and game. training. When you look at the levels of student doing the corporate equivalent of I can dream, can’t I? an off season conditioning participation in the programs, you can’t help but be program, staying in shape while fine impressed. Spence Kendrick tuning our programs. Looking back Highlights in our “Invest in a Child” program include: at 2006, the DTA has plenty for which to be proud. School Assemblies - The DTA provides all the DTA Community Calendar of Events equipment and teaching materials for elementary school I am honored to be taking over as students who are introduced to tennis in an all school December President of the DTA. I have some assembly and during P.E. over a two- week period. 1-4 Super Champ Major Zone Tournament very large shoes to fill (just kidding Over 20,000 students participated in this program last 1-3 USTA Fall Men’s League Playoffs Laura!), but I think with the help year. 10 USTA Senior Men’s League rosters due of an involved Board of Directors and continued 11 MCB Cotton Bowl Tournament entry feedback from DTA members, we can continue the After School Programs – The DTA takes volunteers deadline mission of growing competitive tennis and providing from local leagues and organizations to provide free 16 FedEx Shootout Series featuring James opportunities for the future of our sport – the children. tennis instruction. All equipment is provided by the DTA. Blake, Mardy Fish and the Bryan Through an affiliation with the Dallas Parks and Brothers - Frisco, TX Under the leadership of past president Laura Worsham, Recreation Department, the program is serving over 25-26 Office Closed - Holiday the DTA has grown its scope and vision to offer every 1,100 students at 28 locations. The DTA also has two 27-31 MCB Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic tennis player a chance to participate in this great sport after school programs at South Dallas recreation centers Tournament we love. The DTA offers opportunities ranging from that provide tennis, tutoring and computer instruction being a volunteer at DTA after school programs or for almost 150 at- risk children. January tournaments to playing in USTA tournaments and 1 Office Closed - Holiday leagues. National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) and Slam 6 USTA Senior Men’s League begins Jammers – The DTA has been involved with the City of 13-14 Texas Section Community Development Over the course of the next year, I want to highlight Dallas for over 25 years to bring the NJTL to local rec Workshop - Austin, TX areas of the DTA with which some people may not be centers. This summer over 1,000 children participated 21 DTA Winter ZAT Tournament entry familiar. Under the guidance of Executive Director Tina in the program. deadline Anderson, the DTA touches more lives and has more 28 DTA Junior Awards Banquet of a positive impact with less than any non-profit I know. Five years ago the DTA expanded NJTL to include year round tennis through its Slam Jammers program. February THAT is why I feel being a volunteer in the DTA is SO As a low cost junior development program, Slam important. I can only imagine what we could accomplish 3-4 DTA Winter ZAT Tournament Jammers prepares young players for tournament 5-10 USTA Men’s Challenger Tournament - if we could get every DTA member to contribute his or competition locally and at the USTA level. For those in her time working a tournament, donating items to one T Bar M Racquet Club the program, the DTA provides instructors, equipment, 4 USTA Senior Mixed Doubles rosters due of our fund raisers or sponsoring a child in our “Invest tournament entry fees and travel grants are also available. in a Child” program. 9-11 Texas Section Annual Meeting - The The three levels of the Slam Jammers program provide Woodlands, TX Next year will be an important one for our “Invest in a over 400 players the skills necessary to compete in 16-18 USTA Senior Womens League playoffs tournaments and hopefully play at the highest levels of Child” program. We are aggressively pursuing 23-25 USTA Senior Mixed Doubles tournament foundation grants, fund raising opportunities and competition. To date, 19 Slam Jammer graduates have contributions to start an endowment for the program. received college scholarships. March 3 USTA League Captain’s Meeting - TBA Last October’s successful Dallas Tennis Cup raised Other programs the DTA provides equipment and instruction for include a hearing-impaired program with 4 USTA Men’s Adult League rosters due over $45,000, and next February’s Dallas Men’s 16-18 USTA Senior Men’s League playoff Challenger is expected to contribute over $20,000 for around 100 students and a weekend multi-cultural the program. We appreciate your support in these fun program. activities. Next year the DTA plans to add a fundraising Over 25,000 children are reached each year in Dallas Dallas Tennis Association luncheon and a charity golf tournament to supplement area schools. Over 3,000 students participate in DTA 2007 Quarterly Publication our other events. programs outside of school P.E. classes. Dates and Advertising Rates Dallas Tennis Association Office/Tournament Assistant: (Officers continued) Circulation - 5,000+ 14679 Midway Road, Suite 104 Vacant Treasurer: 45 Private and Public Tennis Facilities in the Metroplex Addison TX 75001 Anne LaCroix For additional information, contact the DTA office Officers: Past President: Phone: 972-387-1538 at 972-387-1538 ext. 4, or email President: Laura Worsham Fax: 972-763-0781 [email protected]. Spence Kendrick Appointed Directors: Email: [email protected] Executive Vice President: Sharon Chapple First Quarter Submission Web: www.dta.org Kenni Driver Michael Flannagan Deadline: February 16 Office Personnel: Vice Presidents: Mark Hagan Full Page, color $500 Executive Director: Brian Modic Angela Hughey Full Page, b/w $400 Tina Anderson [email protected] Jane Morrill Kathy Langer 1/2 Page, color $300 Director of Adult Leagues: Ron Morrill Ray Major 1/2 Page, b/w $250 Jane Gilpin [email protected] Anna Nallon Steve Nolen 1/3 Page, b/w $150 Co-Director of Junior Recreation: Phillippa Nierling Barbara Ramp 1/4 Page, color $125 1/4 Page, b/w $100 Bert Cole [email protected] Ted Schweinfurth Secretary: 1/8 Page, b/w $50 Co-Director of Junior Recreation: Gwen Echols Carlos Turic Vacant Katie Wylie Local tennis facilities receive a 10% discount on ad rates. WINTER 2006 DALLAS TENNIS ASSOCIATION — 3 Invest in a Child (continued from page 1) Tournament News No donation is too small - $25 covers the MCB Cotton Bowl Tennis Classic cost of a tennis racquet or an hour of begin- December 27-31 ner tennis instructor fees, $25-40 covers the cost of one tournament entry fee, $150 gives Entry Deadline: Monday, December 11 one participant a tournament travel grant and Junior Events: B&G 10-18 singles; Cham- $1,100 covers the cost of a child in the Slam pionship Jammers III program for one year or a com- B&G 12-18 singles; Super Champion- puter for the After School Aces program. ship B&G 12-18 singles Please send your donations to the Dallas Adult Events: Men’s Open, 25s, 30s, Tennis Association at 14679 Midway Road NTRP Suite 104, Addison, TX 75001. If you levels 3.0-5.5 singles & doubles; would like to make a donation on behalf of Bob Raedisch (right) accepts the Pro Volunteer Award from DTA president, Spence Kendrick Women’s someone as a gift, be sure to include your Open, 30’s, NTRP levels 3.0-5.5 singles name and their contact information (name, he lived and taught tennis in Santa Fe, Jamaica & street address, city, state and ZIP code), and and Antigua where he started programs for doubles; Mixed Open doubles; Father- the DTA will mail them a card acknowledg- the at-risk youth in the area. (He still travels Son ing your generous donation in their name. to Antigua each year to help with the doubles; Mother-Daughter doubles On the part of everyone associated with the programs.) Fees: $35 singles; $50 doubles team DTA, we thank you. Bob came to Dallas in 1991. In 1997 he Entry Limit: 1 singles, 1 doubles began working at T Bar M Racquet Club, Enter online at usta.com - Tournament ID Adult Awards where he now heads up the annual Men’s #800019806 (continued from page 1) USTA $50,000 Challenger tournament. with the Junior Excellence program. Working Through this tournament Bob has forged a DTA Winter ZAT as a DTA representative, she helped the relationship with the DTA and its Invest in a February 3-4 USTPA leaders to provide opportunities to Child Program (one of the tournament’s main Entry Deadline: Sunday, January 21 play and train with other top players. charities). He has helped the DTA raise Events: Boys’ & Girls’ 10-18 singles thousands of dollars each year through this Fee: $25 Anna was elected to the DTA board in 2004 event, and has provided special clinics for as the Vice President for Junior Excellence, Enter online at usta.com - Tournament ID kids in the National Junior Tennis Leauge #800032507 a position she has held since and continues (NJTL) Slam Jammers and Hearing Impaired to work with the DPTA representatives to programs. continue the excellence program for our top Tournament Volunteers Needed Dallas area juniors. Anna has proven herself In addition to his duties at T Bar M, Bob If you are available to help work the tourna- a very worthy recipient of the Merle Ellman also volunteers with the Dallas Professional ment site desks at either of the above men- award. Tennis Association (DPTA) and serves on tioned tournaments, contact Barbara Ramp their Board. He is a kind and generous man at [email protected]. Desk workers help take Bob Raedisch started playing tennis as a kid who loves children and the game of tennis. scores, assign courts and hand out tennis growing up in Palm Beach. He was a Congratulations, Bob, on being named the balls & T-shirts. Lunch is provided for all competitive junior player and went on to play 2006 Pro Volunteer of the Year. volunteers. for William and Mary College. After college Invest in a Child Contribution Form Name: ______Phone: ______Address: ______City: ______ST: ___ ZIP: ______Email: ______
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