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WELCOME TO THE "PURCHASE AREA TENNIS ASSOCIATION" (PATA)
MISSION STATEMENT
The corporation is a non-profit membership organization devoted to the development of tennis as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness, and to the provision and maintenance of public courts, to meet the needs of the local educational systems and community. The purpose of the Association shall be educational and instructional, to broaden and develop tennis recreation. The Association shall cooperate with schools, hospitals, community centers, recreation departments, and other groups and institutions in teaching tennis, conducting tournaments, and other activities.
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Tuesday, January 15
2008 NOVO DONNELLY AWARDS
Good Afternoon – I wanted to pass along this information regarding scholarship opportunities for tennis players with Diabetes. I worked for Billie Jean King and World TeamTennis (WTT) prior to coming to the Carson Center and this scholarship was a great way for WTT to financially assist young tennis players who have Diabetes. I have included some basic information below about the scholarship. It has been in existence for many years and I hope you can forward it along to anyone who may be interested. I am happy to send you the application and criteria forms or the interested party can log onto www.wtt.com to download it. Thanks!
The Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards will annually award $15,000 in scholarships including two one-time $5,000 scholarships given to two young people, ages 14-21, who have diabetes and play tennis competitively in tournaments or on their school team. Two regional finalist awards of $2,500 each have also been added to the scholarship program. The awards are to be used for education, tennis development and/or medical care.World TeamTennis is currently accepting applications for the 2008 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards. Applications must be must be received by May 1, 2008, along with two letters of recommendation and a short essay regarding the significance of diabetes in the applicant’s life. For more details on the Novo Nordisk Donnelly Awards and to download an application form, visit www.WTT.com. For more information, contact Diane Donnelly Stone at dstone@wtt.com or 212-586-3444, x. 20.The recipients of the $5,000 scholarships will receive their awards at a World TeamTennis Pro League match in July 2008 from WTT co-founder Billie Jean King.
Lisa Lauck - Director of Marketing - Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center100 Kentucky Ave., Paducah, KY 42003 - p: 270-443-9932 - e: llauck@thecarsoncenter.org - www.thecarsoncenter.org
Sunday, October 26
FYI
If you are ever interested in getting involved in any way with any aspect of the official tennis community please feel free to contact me at any time. If you are interested and have the time, we will find a place for you!!
Thursday, October 23
ANNUAL SCOTT THOMPSON TOURNAMENT RESULTS Click on title for pictures
Men's Singles A Dan Dapp won Jerry Kineman (defaulted)
Men's Singles B Jeff Netteshein defeated Jay Simmons in a 3rd set tiebreaker
Men's Doubles Dan Dapp and Lee Dapp defeated Butch East and Howard Dick 6-4, 7-6
Women's Doubles A Karen Smith & JoJo Summers defeated Tammy Cook & Donita Pyle 7-6, 6-2
Women's Doubles B Kim Simmons & Kate Simmons defeated Tiffany Duncan & Doris Locklier 7-5, 7-6
Girl's Singles Kate Simmons defeated Emily Green
Boy's Singles A Preston Simmons defeated Trey Whitnell 6-3, 7-5
Boy's Singles B Cameron Cornell defeated Micah Whitnell
Thursday, October 23
SUPPORT YOUR TENNIS ASSOCIATION
On both the "League" and "Community Tennis Association" web pages you will find two new buttons. The "Support our Team" and "Sportswear" buttons are on the left hand side of the screen. The "Support our Team" button will take you to a page that you can order or renew any magazine subscription. For every subscription you order or renew a small percentage will go directly to your CTA. If you are going to order magazines do it here to help you local CTA. These funds benefit all players of all ages in our Purchase Area. This is an easy way you can show your support.
The "Sportswear" button is strictly to benefit you and or your teams with a place to order products with the "Purchase Area" logo.
Thursday, August 9
PLAYERS
Among other things, the Purchase Area CTA pays for the lights at the Scott Thompson courts. When you are finished playing there please turn off the light before you go. The bill this summer was much higher than it needed to be. They turn off on a timer after 2 hours but when you leave them on it costs!!! Plus, sometimes the timer sticks and they stay on all night. That really costs!!! The only way to avoid this it to make sure you hit the OFF button before you leave. Think of this like your own house. Please conserve.
Thursday, August 9
PLAYERS
Just like everyone else your Purchase Area CTA has a wish list. Anything you can help us get or donate would be appreciated. Items: Trash cans, Benches, Numbers for the courts, Mulch, Landscaping, Trash removal......
Thursday, August 9
PATA NEWS
PATA has been very busy this spring and summer. In April and May, we provided a junior After School program. Emma Weldon and Judy Cates helped coordinate this program with the help of Raymond Sims and many PATA volunteers. Twenty juniors from 7 to 13 participated in instruction and match play. This was our first year for an after school program and it was a huge success. In June, we provided our summer junior clinics. Judy Cates and Margie Weldon coordinated the program with the instructional help of Raymond Sims, Chuck Whitnell, Jay Atwell, and many PATA volunteers. Forty-five juniors from 6 to 13 participated in the summer clinics. Team Tennis started in July with four team of juniors from 10 to 14 years of age. Thanks go out to all that participated and volunteered this spring and summer. We could not do the programs without you.
PATA LOOKING FOR COORDINATORS FOR CALLOWAY AND MARSHALL COUNTIES
PATA is looking for coordinators to provide programs in Calloway and Marshall counties. There is a demand for programs in these counties, but we would prefer to have a local program coordinators. This is an important aspect for the growth of tennis in these communities. The candidate will be responsible for creating, organizing, and supervising the programs with PATA support. PATA would approve and provide monetary assistance for any instruction and the coordinator's stipend. Anyone interested in these positions, please contact me and I will get you in touch with the CTA president.
Friday, April 13
MAYFIELD'S OWN CHUCK WHITNELL HONORED BY USTA
The USTA honored Chuck Whitnell, a tennis coach at Mayfield High School, for implementing a "no-cut" policy for their teams. A no-cut policy ensures that every student that wants to participate in team tennis will be welcomed as a member of the team.
Sunday, March 11
COACHES WORKSHOP AT KENLAKE A SUCCESS
On March 4th, the Kenlake Tennis Center was the site for a Recreational Coaches Workshop. High school tennis coaches, community tennis association staff, and local volunteers were instructed by the Jason Miller from USTA's Southern office. Coaches were given conditioning drills, group drills, and drills for beginning players. Coaches from Hopkinsville, Christian County, Calloway County, Mayfield, Marshall County, and Graves County were present for the instruction. Everyone learned many new techniques to take back to their schools. Kenlake Tennis Center staff should be congratulated for another successful program.
Also, Kenlake Tennis Center is the site for the Preseason Tennis Clinics provided by the Purchase Area Tennis Association (PATA). PATA provides instruction for local high school tennis teams which desire professional instruction. This is the third year for the program at Kenlake Tennis Center where approximately 200 high school tennis players have received instruction. The head instructor is Raymond Sims. This program would not be possible without the help of Kenlake Tennis Center and its wonderful staff.
Sunday, December 10
THE PURCHASE AREA TENNIS ASSOCIATION HAS WON THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION/CTA OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Purchase Area Tennis Association has received the Kentucky Tennis Association's Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the Year award for 2006. PATA was recognized for its work with area youth and teens. The association has provided many programs over the years and was able to start several in 2006. PATA has been in existence since the fall of 1999. We have approximately 140 members. Our mission has been to introduce new people to the game of tennis by focusing on youth involvement and development while continuing to service the needs our existing members by offering free teaching clinics, hosting an annual tournament, and maintaining the local facilities. The photo shows a few of many volunteers who have worked hard to receive this award (Left to right): Margie Weldon (Member at Large), Judy Cates (Junior Coordinator), Mickey East (LLC), Chuck Whitnell (PATA president), Anne Morgan (Member at Large), Jan Rowland (LLC), Kim Ozmon (PATA treasurer) Not pictured: Dana Sheridan (Member at Large), Steve Traynham (PATA vice-president), and Kathy Traynham (PATA secretary).
The Purchase Area Tennis Association has won the Member Organization/CTA of the Year. Kudo's to Chuck Whitnell, the PATA staff, members-at-large and all the devoteed volunteers that keep tennis growing in our area.
ALSO, Most Improved Boy Award: Hunter Mills, Mayfield
Monday, October 23
MARKETING FOR THE PURCHASE AREA
Lana Wilson is our Marketing person for the Purchase Area. If you have any ideas for the growth of tennis in our area please relay them to her. Ray Roberts from Murray will assist Lana with the Murray contacts.
Thanks Lana and Ray
Lana Wilson - lanawilson@hotmail.com
C-270-705-1854
Thursday, August 10
USTA MEMBERSHIPS
***ATTENTION*** - USTA tennis players with family memberships
USTA Southern, is looking closely at each CTA and their membership numbers. In an effort to increase our membership numbers, we are asking you to do something for our CTA. It will not cost you anything, but it will help all of us in the long run. When you get or renew your family membership each year, sign up all of your family members.
The Purchase Area Tennis Association is working hard to provide tennis programs for the participants in Western Kentucky and West Tennessee. We appreciate each of you and will continue to create programs to grow tennis in our region.
Tuesday, June 27
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS
2006 wheelchair tennis camps and tournament in Kentucky. Check out our newly update website. Also, check out the USPTA Pro website: http://www.usptakentucky.com/Wheelchair_Tennis.html
TENNIS FRIENDS - WE NEED YOU!!!
As you can see, your Purchase Area Tennis Association is providing many successful programs for people of all ages and abilities for our community. Reward them for their hard work with your support to keep these programs going and growing.
Your help is needed. All donations are tax deductible and will be greatly appreciated. The attached donation card can be filled out and sent to the address listed below:
Build Our Tennis
102 Campbell Court
Mayfield, KY 42066
Make checks payable to PATA
USTA OF KENTUCKY E-NEWSLETTER
Keep up with the monthly tennis happenings in Kentucky by signing up to receive the E-Newsletter. Go to www.kentuckytennis.com and type in your email address to receive it. It's just that easy!
BOARD MINUTES, NEWSLETTERS, ETC.
Click on the uploads button on the left side of the screen to view board meeting minutes, newsletters, and other information.
INFORMATION WANTED FOR WEB SITE
If you have information, photos, or news you would like posted on the web site regarding tennis events, please email the information to jrowland@bellsouth.net.
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