VOLUME 4 # ISSUE 2 # 2ND QUARTER 2004 From Pam Shriver High School Scholars Get Foundation Dollars As usual, in the middle of the year so much is The USTA Tennis & Education Foundation has announced the recipients of its 2004 College happening around the tennis courts of the world. Educational Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded to financially disadvantaged high school The Grand Slam season is in full bloom with new seniors who will be entering their first year of college and who have excelled academically, participated players and perennial favorites. At the Foundation, extensively in a USTA or other organized tennis programs, and performed significant community service. we cheer especially for the members of our The Dwight F. Davis Memorial Scholarship, a $10,000 award named after the founder of the Davis Cup, Professional Player Advisory Council who are was given to Cedric Hines of Newport News, Virginia. This scholarship was funded by the late Dwight playing on the tour because they support the children F. Davis, III, and his widow, AnneMarie. who benefit from our programs and scholarships. The Dwight Mosley Scholarships, named in memory of a USTA board member, were given to Veronica of Atlanta, Georgia, and Paul Quintela of Hobbs, New Mexico. Both Veronica and Paul will While the high profile tennis players are playing Maxam be given $10,000 toward their college educations. in Wimbledon and the US Open, our eyes also are The Eve Kraft Education and College Scholarships, named after a lifelong champion of recreational tennis, focused on kids who are taking to the courts, as were given to Jesse Bridley of Pine City, Minnesota, and Samantha Tremblay of East Longmeadow, well as participating in reading clubs and tutoring Massachusetts. Each student will receive $2,500 in tuition assistance. programs this summer all over the country. These children, many from at-risk neighborhoods, are The following 23 students Daniel Gal, South Park, PA Keriann Lynn, Forty-Fort, PA learning tennis’ life skills—competing with honor, received a $6,000 USTA Tennis Jeannie Hartley, Jasper, IN Monica Myers, New York, NY developing self-discipline and following through & Education Foundation College Whitney Hay, New Richmond, WI Henry Phan, Houston, TX on goals—while learning a sport that can help keep Educational Scholarship: Matthew Kern, New Castle, DE Brandon Ray, Ocala, FL them fit for their lifetime. Dana Bacalla, Portland, OR Stephanie Kwok, New York, NY Christopher Roberts, Canyon, TX The Foundation is really impressed by the quality Caitlin Baffa, Dix Hills, NY Afiya Lahens, Rosedale, NY Molly Sullens, Redding, CA of programs that serve as safe havens for kids, as Chad Callender, Anderson, IN Bryan Lee, San Francisco, CA Ashley Valvieja, Kapaa, HI Hugh Daniels, Caldwell, ID Jimmy Liang, Sacramento, CA Sara Wozny, Cambridge, MD well as places where they can get homework help Emily Frey, Cedar Park, TX Jose Lorén, Bronx, NY Michalis Zevlakis, Astoria, NY and have fun on the court. It’s not the Foundation’s role to produce the next Venus, Serena, Andre or College Textbook Awards Ashlee Bone, Raton, NM Rozell Hodges, Chicago, IL Andy—we leave that to the USTA High of $500 each were given to: Magdy El Mihdawy, Long Island City, NY Samuel Olivarez, Sebastian, TX Performance staff—and our Board of Directors Ryan Heck, Carleton, MI Jason Sechrist, North Andover, MA takes great pride in knowing that the programs we fund are providing a solid base for kids by encour- “We have the great responsibility and opportu- High School Scholarship Winners aging them to set personal goals for academic nity to deliver, within the context of tennis achievement and physical fitness, as well as being and education, positive messages to kids—about productive members of their communities. My healthy choices and activities,” said Karen personal thanks to all who support our mission. We Martin-Eliezer, Executive Director, USTA T&EF. have come a long way, baby, but we still have a lot “Using tennis and education to connect with more work to do. young people through our scholarship program is one of many ways we try to help kids succeed in Finally, on a sad note, I want to acknowledge the life on and off the court.” passing of our colleague, Director-at-Large Dwight Dana Bacalla Caitlin Baffa Jesse Bridley Davis. Dwight was committed to his Foundation work that included raising funds so more children could enjoy the programs that the USTA Tennis & Education Foundation supports. Thank you, Dwight—we will carry forward the good works you started. Chad Callender Hugh Daniels Daniel Gal Jeannie Hartley Whitney Hay Cedric Hines Matthew Kern Bryan Lee Jimmy Liang José Lorén Keriann Lynn Veronica Maxam Monica Myers Henry Phan Paul Quintela Brandon Ray Samantha Tremblay Sara Wozny From the Desk of USTA Public Affairs Committee Takes Karen Martin-Eliezer Capital Hill by Storm This edition of the newsletter marks the mid-year June 10 marked the third trip to Capital Hill by members of the USTA Public point of 2004. In May, the Foundation granted Affairs Committee in its effort to generate interest and funding for tennis $354,500 to 17 programs around the country, and programs around the country. 28 high school seniors received college scholarships Fed Cup Captain and Foundation Professional Player Advisory Council and textbook awards. You have helped us make a member Zina Garrison, Committee Co-Chairman Jack Mills, and Karen Karen Martin-Eliezer difference in the lives of many youngsters, who, in Martin-Eliezer, USTA T&EF Executive Director and staff liaison to the USTA Tennis & Education turn, have become responsible adults. Committee, had a packed one-day schedule as they ran from meeting to Executive Director We recognize that there is much uneasiness in the meeting in the Russell, Cannon, Longworth, Rayburn and Dirksen Office world today. However, when kids get involved in Buildings. This was all while the streets of Washington were closing down in after-school programs and focus on physical fitness, academic achievement and preparation for the cortège to the Capital bearing the body of President Reagan. work with adults who serve as mentors and role models, there is a strong chance The purpose of this trip was to encourage support for the appropriations from that these kids will succeed. One of the guiding principles of the Foundation is the Justice Department and Housing & Urban Development. Meetings focused to encourage children to pursue their goals and highest dreams by achieving in on the importance of getting kids on the right path—including the issues of school and becoming responsible citizens. Inherent in our effort is to see that childhood obesity, mentoring, education, physical fitness and life skills. many children have a chance at an equal opportunity, not to become equal, but The trio met with Senators Ernest Hollings (SC), Lindsey Graham (SC) and to become different—to realize whatever unique potential he/she possesses. The Rick Santorum (PA), and Rep. John Spratt (SC), Rep. Tom Osborne (NE), children and the programs we fund Rep. Paul Ryan (WI), Rep. Howard Coble (NC) and Rep. Robert Scott (VA). incorporate tennis and education in THE WORLD IS NOT A The senators agreed to lend support to Sen. Byron Dorgan (ND) who has their scheme of things—they plan PLEASANT PLACE TO BE taken the lead on the Justice request and the congressmen were asked to fol- their shots, are fair about the lines and the world is not a pleasant place low Rep. Norm Dicks’ (WA) lead on the House side. We also requested that score when they have the opportunity. to be without the Senators reach out to Senator Ted Stevens (AK) to help to move the appro- I came across a poem by Nikki someone to hold and be held by priations forward. Giovanni that hit home with me in stating how important it is to have a river would stop “someone” who cares—through your its flow if only support of the Foundation, we know a stream were there The Board Makes a Difference you care. to receive it Please join me in offering your an ocean would never laugh The Board is an administrative, policy-making body that establishes the congratulations to our recipients. You, framework for the Foundation's operations. It delegates responsibility for such if clouds weren’t there operations to the executive director, who, in turn, directs the staff that carries out as donors, have helped make these to kiss her tears awards possible and we are delighted the Foundation's work within established policies and procedures. to introduce you our 2004 College the world is not We are pleased to introduce you to two of our Directors-at-Large. Scholarship awardees. a pleasant place to be without See you at the Open! someone Mary McLean Wilson. Taught tennis professionally for a number of years, and in 1990 she met her future husband on the tennis courts. They both compete internationally, and Mary competes in the USTA National Age Division Come Out to the US Open Tournaments. In 2001, she received the Betty Gray Washington Sportsmanship Award, which is especially and Support the Foundation! prestigious because it was voted on by her peers. Mary is an active participant on the Foundation’s College Scholarship Committee. She Former President and Mrs. George H.W. Last year’s inaugural ProAm was a huge and her husband, Ralph, owner of the Buffalo Bills football team, live in Grosse Bush will be the honored guests at the success, serving up an exciting day of Foundation’s 4th Annual OPENing Night tennis and good friends while raising Pointe, Michigan, and Palm Beach, Florida.