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2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Our Mission "To Develop the Life Skills of Youth through Tennis and Education"
Our Vision "By 2018, the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation will provide $250,000 in grant money on an annual basis to enhance the lives of youth in the USTA/Midwest Section regardless of economic, social or ethnic background."
Our Goals Provide financial support for youth development Increase and make diversity an embedded part of the Foundation culture Expand Fundraising Expand Education Opportunities
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Message from the President After two decades, the Foundation continues helping young players improve their lives through tennis and educational opportunities. I want to thank our volunteers, members and tennis enthusiasts who gave of their time and/or financially supported the Foundation this year. Through the generosity of our donors we were able to disburse more than $100,000 in grant funding. The total amount awarded since inception is close to $1,000,000. Approximately $62,000 in program funds were awarded in 2013, supporting 28 organizations and over 5,000 young people. We funded 35 junior players in the amount of nearly $42,000. This year’s Annual Report contains several examples regarding how funded programs used their grant money to start or enhance tennis opportunities for youth in their local areas. Also, several current and former Midwest juniors who received funding through our Foundation are featured in this Annual Report regarding their success on the tennis court this past year. In addition to providing individual and program grants, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to high school seniors to advance their educational and tennis interests. The Foundation also provides funding to several Midwest high performance players to compete on USTA/Midwest Section teams in three national championship events against other junior teams from around the country. Also, the Foundation funds select junior camps led by various Midwest coaches. In an effort to expand our impact and funding opportunities, the Foundation has several fundraising initiatives. First, a Charity Gala was created six years ago which includes a silent auction, live auction, and program/ad book. The six Charity Gala events have raised approximately $360,000 towards our mission. Second, an Annual Campaign provides another source of funding for grassroots tennis programs and junior players. The Annual Campaign continues to build a solid foundation of donors for the future. Third, leveraging the US Open continues to be another avenue for the Foundation to generate financial support through the lease of a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and individual donation ticket packages. Thank you for assisting the Foundation in its mission, and your dedication and support of the great sport of tennis. Sincerely,
Steve Butzlaff President 2
Grants and Programs The Foundation provides funding to youth tennis programs and individuals to: Serve areas not presently serviced by other or similar tennis organizations; Increase opportunities for junior tennis players; Support recreational junior tennis players; Fill a gap in the developmental continuum of young tennis players; and Assist junior tennis players in need of financial support to reach their highest potential.
Maywood Tennis Association received a program grant this year
2013 Program Grants Organization
Location
District
Amount
Friends of CICS Tennis
Chicago, IL
CHI
$3,500
Love to Serve, Inc.
Chicago, IL
CHI
$3,000
Maywood Tennis Association
Maywood, IL
CHI
$2,500
Chicago Active Children Excel Project
Chicago, IL
CHI
$4,000
Marian School District of Wayne Township
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$1,759
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Evansville, IN
CIN
$2,000
Lakeshore Tennis Association
Merrillville, IN
NIN
$2,500
South Bend Parks and Recreation
South Bend, IN
NIN
$2,500
Angola Tennis Club
Angola, IN
NIN
$1,000
The Racket Club (Crystal Lake Park District)
Crystal Lake, IL
NIL
$2,726
Lincoln Way Area Community Tennis Assoc.
Mokena, IL
NIL
$1,000
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Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Assoc.
Ann Arbor, MI
SEM
$2,500
Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Educ. and Rec.
Ann Arbor, MI
SEM
$2,500
Inner City Tennis Clinics
Painesville, OH
NEO
$4,500
Camp Esmeralda Foundation
Elm Grove, WI
WI
$2,000
Janesville Tennis Association
Janesville, WI
WI
$1,500
Greater Madison Tennis Association
Madison, WI
WI
$3,000
Operation Dream
Milwaukee, WI
WI
$1,500
Sun Prairie Tennis Association
Sun Prairie, WI
WI
$2,000
Coulee Region Tennis Association
La Crosse, WI
WI
$1,000
Lake Mills Tennis Association
Lake Mills, WI
WI
$1,000
Christamore House, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$2,500
Robert Chalmers Todd Memorial Fund
Middletown, OH
OV
$2,000
Saint Francis and Clare Catholic School
Greenwood, IN
CIN
$2,500
Evansville Community Tennis Association
Evansville, IN
CIN
$1,254
Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
WI
$2,000
Jewish Council for Youth Services
Chicago, IL
CHI
$2,000
NJTL of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$2,000
People for Palmer Park program junior players with instructors
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MYTEF Grants Assist Programs Offering Tennis to Youth The Foundation is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs and activities throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. The following 2013 program recipients share how the Foundation assisted them this year: “The $1,500 support from the Foundation has made a positive difference with our boys because we now have equipment, an instructor, and transportation to have a tennis program for beginners. The funding also provided our organization the chance to give our youth nutritious meals by purchasing food through Feeding America. The boys who were involved in our tennis program demonstrated growth in their selfesteem as well as an improved ability to set goals and move forward toward attaining those goals.” – Operation DREAM in Milwaukee, Wis. “Our organization received a $3,000 grant which enabled us to hire a program director and adequate staff to provide a high quality tennis program for our participants. Our tennis program takes place five days a week as part of the Chicago Park District summer day camp activities, and 300 children were introduced to tennis. We also collaborated with the Chicago Park District, and the objective was to implement a new program to improve the quality of tennis in the parks by providing certified junior instructors. Fifteen of our teens who had been program participants went through the Professional Tennis Registry certified curriculum.” – Love to Serve in Chicago, Ill. “Our summer programming would not have been possible without the $2,500 grant from the Foundation. We used the funding for equipment and instructor stipends at two additional park sites. Approximately 140 youth participated in the program which was held four times a week during a six week period. We also provided a free USTA Play Day for the community. We are now working with the South Bend Community Schools to support tennis in the physical education classes and after-school program.” – South Bend Community Tennis Association in South Bend, Ind. “We appreciate the $2,500 grant we received which was used to purchase equipment, pay high school coaches, and buy necessary supplies. We offered a seven week after school intramural tennis program for sixth graders at six Ann Arbor Public Middle Schools. We surpassed our goal of 150 participants as our total number of youth was 190 students. We concluded the program with an all-school tournament. Most of our students were beginners and introduced to the sport of tennis for the first time. Many students have told us they are asking for a tennis racquet for their next birthday present so they can continue playing with their friends.” – Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association in Ann Arbor, Mich. “Our program received a $4,500 grant which we used to help pay the instructors. During the past four years our program has reached more than 1,000 children in five areas: tennis instruction/play, wellness, literacy, fitness, and poetry slam. Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge with the help of the City of Cleveland Parks and Recreation. Children 10-and-under are introduced to tennis using the QuickStart Tennis format. This year we were excited to start the Tennis & Tutoring after school program at a local school.” - Inner City Tennis Clinics in Cleveland, Ohio
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“Our CTA used the $3,000 grant to assist with costs associated with our Midwest Youth Team Tennis (MYTT) program. This was the second year we offered MYTT, and a total of 120 youth participated in the program at two sites. We used the funding to help with instructor stipends, court costs, flyers, and medals. This summer we added an optional USTA Play Day tournament the week following the end of our program. We plan to attract more participants by bringing tennis into more schools and offering free USTA Play Day events at local park facilities.” – Greater Madison Tennis Association in Madison, Wis.
2013 Individual Grants Several of the junior players who received grants totaling $42,000 excelled in highlevel tennis competitions during 2013. Funds granted by the Foundation enabled them to pursue development opportunities and compete in national events outside our section. Here is a breakdown of the funds awarded to juniors in each District: District
No. of Juniors
Amount
Chicago District Tennis Association
10
$18,250
Northern Illinois Tennis Association
2
$3,000
Mid-South Illinois Tennis Association
2
$1,750
Northern Indiana Tennis Association
3
$2,000
Central Indiana Tennis Association
6
$9,250
Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association
1
$750
Western Michigan Tennis Association
1
$1,500
Southeastern Michigan Tennis Association
2
$1,500
Ohio Valley Tennis Association
4
$5,750
Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association
3
$5,000
Wisconsin Tennis Association
1
$1,000
Participants from the Angola Tennis program
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Foundation Provides Financial Assistance to Individual Players The Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation has supported youth since 1994. Over the past 21 years, approximately $465,000 has been awarded to players of all ability levels. One of the ways the Foundation has supported youth has been awarding financial assistance to high-level players in need of funding to travel and compete in tournaments. Following are some current and past individual grant recipients achieving success on the tennis court this year. Brooke Austin of Indianapolis, Ind. – Austin is currently ranked No. 3 in USTA Girls’ 18 and No. 1 in USTA/Midwest Section Girls’ 18 singles. She finished as the finalist in two USTA Pro Circuit events this past summer. She competed in the 2013 US Open Junior tournament, and played in the 2013 US Open women’s qualifying draw. Austin reached the USTA Easter Bowl ITF Championships quarterfinals this past summer. She represents the USTA at several national and international tournaments, and competed for the USTA/Midwest Section at the USTA Girls’ 18 National Championships the past couple years. Evan King of Chicago, Ill. – King turned professional after graduating from the University of Michigan earlier this year. King earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American honors for three years. He was twice named the Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Year, and named to the All-Big Ten team all four years. As a USTA/Midwest Section junior player, King won numerous national junior titles, captured the prestigious USTA/Midwest Section Closed Junior Championships, and finished No. 1 in each of the USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions. Edward Covalschi of Macomb, Mich. – Covalschi is currently competing on the University of Notre Dame tennis team as a freshman. Covalschi was ranked No. 1 in USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 16 singles. He won the USTA/Midwest Section Closed Boy’s 18 doubles championship. He competed in several USTA National Championships, and represented the USTA/Midwest Section at several national team competitions. Nicole Gibbs of Shaker Heights, Ohio – Gibbs was the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Championships singles and doubles title champion. She turned professional earlier this year, and has claimed three singles and one doubles title. She was named a 2012 All-American in singles and doubles, Honda Sports Award recipient for women's tennis, ITA National Player of the Year, and
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Pac-12 Player of the Year. Gibbs was awarded a wild card and competed in the 2013 US Open women’s main singles draw. Rajeev Ram of Indianapolis, Ind. – Ram advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2013 US Open Men’s Doubles main draw. Ram has claimed seven ATP doubles titles in his career, and his first title was won in 2009 in Newport, R.I. As a USTA/Midwest Section junior player, Ram won a total of ten national junior titles, captured the prestigious USTA/Midwest Section Closed Junior Championships, and finished No. 1 in each of the Boys’ 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions. In addition to awarding financial assistance to high-level players, the Foundation also assists local players striving to improve their skills, play more tournaments, and enjoy participating in their favorite sport. Following are comments from two junior players who received grants this year to play in a local indoor program and compete in more tournaments. “I love playing tennis and want to play more, but my family cannot afford for me to play as much as I would like without assistance. I have received three Foundation grants which have helped pay for lessons and tournaments. Two years ago in an effort to help pay for my expenses, I wrote a letter asking for support from family and friends, and also collected aluminum cans. Last year my fundraising including making and selling tennis ornaments, and this year I am making polygon lights which look like tennis balls. During the past year I participated in 35 USTA tournaments. I hope to someday build an indoor facility in my area giving kids more opportunities without traveling so far.” 10-year-old Canaan from Indiana “A grant would help me afford lessons at the local indoor program in my area, and provide me the opportunity to compete in more tournaments. I want to participate in and win more tournaments which will help me improve as a player. I practice more than other kids my age, and drag my dad to the park tennis courts after he gets home from work. I love tennis and will do everything I can to keep learning and improving my skills. I was invited to participate in a tennis league at my school this fall for the second straight year and did well. As I get older I want to do what other older players do which is teach youth like me to have fun and improve my tennis game.” 10-year-old Allison from Illinois
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Gullikson, Hooked on Tennis, and Van Horn Scholarships The Tim and Tom Gullikson Scholarship was established by the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation in January 1998 to honor Tim and Tom Gullikson, and to reward young adults with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. Each year, scholarships are presented to two tennis players from the USTA/Midwest Section who meet demanding academic and tennis achievement criteria. This year Monica Lin of Schaumburg, Ill., and Branden Metzler of Rockford, Ill., were awarded the Tim and Tom Gullikson Scholarships.
Monica Lin
The Hooked on Tennis Scholarships were established in October 2010 to support two junior players with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests in college. This year Brenna Wu of Evansville, Ind., and Nicholas Lang of West Chester, Ohio, were the recipients. The Rick Van Horn Scholarship was established in 2008 to support one junior player with funding to advance his/her educational and tennis interests in college. Jacob Groce of Austinburg, Ohio, was this year’s scholarship recipient.
Branden Metzler
Spring Camp The USTA/Midwest Section Spring 12-and-under Camp was held in Boca Raton, Fla., from April 4-6. This camp provided training opportunities to 19 players participating in the 2013 USTA Spring National Championships held April 7-14. The Midwest coaches included Stephanie Hazlett from Evansville, Ind., and USTA/Midwest Section Director of Junior Tennis Chad Docktor.
Participants at the Midwest Spring Camp
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Team Support Each year the USTA holds three National Junior Championships where high performance teams from each of the 17 Sections compete against each other. Players who are selected to represent the USTA/Midwest Section are provided funding to offset the costs of their participation. The following teams currently receive financial support from the Foundation: USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 16 Intersectionals — four boys and four girls competed in Shreveport, Louisiana; USTA Boys’ 18 National Team Championships — six boys competed in Champaign, Illinois; USTA Girls’ 18 National Team Championships — six girls competed in San Rafael, California. Our combined Intersectional team and Boys’ 18 National team captured the titles at their respective 2013 competitions. Our Girls’ 18 National Team Championships members finished as finalists in their event.
USTA Boys’ 18 National Team Championships winners
USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 16 Intersectional Team Championships winners
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Junior Excellence Camp The Junior Excellence Camp was held from October 4-6 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. The event brought together 64 of the most talented and diverse junior players within the USTA/Midwest Section. On Saturday, each coach focused on a different aspect of the game to give the participants multiple coaching opportunities. Members of the Purdue University Men’s Varsity Tennis Team with Assistant Coach Matija Zgaga spoke to the attendees on what it takes to be a student-athlete and answered questions. The juniors were also taken on a bus tour of the campus and had dinner at the newly opened Wiley Dining Court. Sunday morning started with singles and doubles match play; however the rain caused for the camp to be moved indoors where they rotated between physical activity, mental toughness and on-court skills. Thanks again to Gamma for being a sponsor of this year’s camp. Gamma provided hats to all participants.
Participants and coaches at the Junior Excellence Camp
USTA Serves USTA Serves is the charitable arm of the USTA. Each year USTA Serves awards college scholarships to high school seniors and incentive awards to youth in grades 6-11. In 2013, several USTA/Midwest Section juniors were awarded scholarships or incentive awards: Marian Wood Baird Scholarship – Haley Bougher of Indianapolis, Ind. ($15,000) College Education Scholarship – Tara Erhart of Middletown, Ohio; Jason Holmes of Urbana, Ohio; Molly Protz of Brookfield, Wis.; Austin Stefanich of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Andrew Stutz of Indianapolis, Ind. ($8,000) College Textbook Scholarship – Connor Singrey of Warsaw, Ind. ($1,000) 11
MY Gift to Kids’ Tennis Initiative The Foundation held this year’s initiative from October 1 through November 30 aimed at raising awareness and interest in local District programs, and highlighting how the Foundation can be a contributing partner in the communities it services throughout the Section. Each of the USTA/Midwest Section Districts were provided an opportunity to highlight one worthwhile program. The Foundation website page included a list of all the dynamic junior programs in the spotlight during this fundraising opportunity. Prospective donors were provided the opportunity to make their own online Inner City Tennis Clinics program financial contribution to the District program in their area and help grow junior tennis in their District. Thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative, and we are excited to announce donations raised by the deadline were $19,306. Also, a special congratulations to the Inner City Tennis Clinics in Cleveland, Ohio, (Northeastern Ohio) as their program generated the most donations, and received an additional $1,000 from the Foundation. And, congratulations to the South Bend Community Tennis Association in South Bend, Ind., (Northern Indiana) as their program generated the most donations based on District membership, and received an additional $500 from the Foundation.
Fundraising Activities In an effort to expand our impact and funding opportunities, the Foundation has several fundraising initiatives. First, the MYTEF Charity Gala was created five years ago. The Annual Charity Gala includes a program/ad book, silent auction, and live auction. The six MYTEF Charity Gala events raised approximately $360,000 towards our mission. A committee oversees the charity event which is held each December. The 2013 Charity Gala Committee did a great job ensuring the gala’s success despite the challenging economic environment. This year’s gala included an online silent auction held prior to the actual gala event. The online silent auction was then transitioned to an on-site silent auction. Second, the Foundation continued the Annual Campaign to build upon relationships with current donors, and start developing relationship with new
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donors. This campaign provides funding for grassroots tennis programs and junior players. Letters and pledge forms for the Annual Campaign were mailed in December to all Midwest donors from 2010 thru 2012, past grant and scholarship recipients, current USTA/Midwest Section organization members, and the USTA/Midwest Section volunteer/staff family. The Annual Campaign continues to build a solid foundation of donors for the future. The 2013 Annual Campaign has netted $7,000 through the end of the year. Third, several US Open packages were again provided by our volunteers (which include invitations to the President’s Suite) to be sold to prospective donors. Proceeds from the sale of US Open packages provided by our volunteers the past few years have been earmarked towards the Charity Gala events, and played a key role in the first two Charity Galas generating $150,000 toward our mission. Fourth, the Foundation also leases a suite at the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It annually subleases the suite, using the proceeds to provide funds to young players and programs. This year the net contribution from the suite lease was $75,000. Several individuals also donate their unused US Open tickets, and the Foundation sells them to organizations and individuals in need of tickets. In addition to the preceding fundraising strategies, the rental income associated with long-term leases of our tenants secured in the Foundation building provides a continuing revenue source for the Foundation. This year the Foundation continued to pay down the mortgage so additional grants and scholarships can be awarded to young people. In the next two years, the Foundation will seek to further expand our fundraising strategy to provide the broadest possible range of opportunities for donors to support us.
Board of Directors Steve Butzlaff, President Jonelle Smith, Vice President Don Harris, Treasurer Mark Schuering, Secretary Joy Albi, Director Vi Clark, Director Don Harris, Director Ronald Brooks, At-Large Director Bobbie Farley, At-Large Director Jay Hacker, At-Large Director Jim Hendrix, At-Large Director Doug Wenger, At-Large Director Beverly Wentz, At-Large Director Barbara Wynne, At-Large Director
Staff Mark Saunders, Executive Director Kathy Dalla Costa, Associate Executive Director 13
Dorian Dyson, Director of Finance/Administration
Friends of the Foundation The Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation truly appreciates the support from all of our donors, which makes it possible for thousands of children to participate in tennis. Your generous donations will continue to help provide scholarships to individuals and grants to worthwhile programs each year. Your donations will also provide financial assistance to thousands of disadvantaged youth who might not otherwise learn the game and reap the lifetime benefits of tennis. The Foundation has several categories of giving, and we recognize our donors who are listed on the subsequent pages. All Donors (from December 2012-December 2013) Repeat Donors (donating in 2012 and 2013) are indicated with an ^^ Repeat Donors (donating in 2011, 2012 and 2013) are indicated with an ^^^ Cash/Payment Michael Ackerman Tina Acosta Joy Albi^^^ Jen Aldrich Deborah Alexander Gary & Melinda Alexander^^^ Jim Amick^^^ Linda Anderson^^^ Hector Andreos^^^ Whit Andrew Diane Ansay^^^ Kim Arthur Carol Ashley^^^ Colin Atkinson^^ Zoy Avgerinos^^^ Baden Retirement Ruth Baidas Thomas & Jerri Banks^^^ Linda Baker Richard Baker Claire Banasiak Bob & Maryann Barnes Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill^^^ Howard & Donna Bass^^^ Sarah Bayley Curt and Lynn Bender Jessica Berger Craig Berry The Birchwood Club^^^ Jane Blumenfeld Lisa & Steve Bonner^^^ Bose McKinney and Evans^^^ Ann Bosse Mary Beth Bowman
Greg Boyd^^^ Darryl Boykins Patty Bramlet^^ Monica Brickel David & Patricia Brogan^^^ Christian Bronk Ronald Brooks^^^ Business Information Services, Inc. Pat Butauski Stephen & Kathryn Butzlaff^^^ Tami Carnes^^^ Nelson Case^^^ Central Indiana Tennis Association^^^ Chicago District Tennis Association^^^ Peter Chen Anthony & Violet Clark^^^ Adrienne Clark Camille Clark Gabrielle Clark Debra Coe John Coleman K.C. & Anni Collette Kyle Collette Ashley Collette Complete Office Supply^^^ Leigh Conant Jennifer Conley^^^ Jennifer Conrad Glenn Corey^^ Chris & Laurie Covert^^^ Ed & Stacey Cox^^^ Wally Craig^^^ Keith & Tracy Crossland^^^ Crystal Lake Park District Bruce Cundiff, Jr.^^^
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Cameron Currie^^ Ed Czarnecki^^ Michelle Dale Kathy Dalla Costa^^^ Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels Kim Danowski Douglas Davies^^^ Decatur Community Tennis Foundation^^ Thomas Deer^^^ Pam Delnagro Kenneth & Mary Demps Robert Devetski Chad Docktor^^^ RR Donnelley^^^ Mary Dorsey Jay Drozd Zori Duda^^^ Joy Duerr^^^ Jeff Dvorak^^ Dorian Dyson^^^ Dana Eddy^^^ Richard & Ruth Edelman Mark Ein^^^ Gary Ellis Dave & Joyce Engle^^^ ETI Performance Improvement Paul & Marcia Farah^^^ Jim & Bobbie Farley^^^ Toni Farmer Rick Ferman^^^ Lisa Finke Barry Fittes^^ Peter Fleck Doug & Jill Fonte David Foster^^^ Fred Kolkmann Tennis and Sports Surfaces^^ John & Deborah Frederick Pat Freebody^^^ Linda Freedman Jim & Jeanne French^^^ Friends of CICS Tennis Julie Fritz Erik Frost^^^ J.A. Frost^^^ Funkhouser, Vegosen, Liebman And Dunn Ltd. Robbin Garcia Nicolas Gawrit Beverly Geesin^^^ Steve Gerber Jeff Giles^^^ Linda Gillam Linda Goad^^
Calvin & Marilyn Goedens^^^ Jane Goodman Kyra Grathwohl Susan Grathwohl Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association^^ Greater Columbus Tennis Association^^^ Kelly Griffin Virginia Griffith George Grisdale^^^ Paul Grisdale Joe & Shima Grover^^^ Curtis Grusy Laura Guentert Jon Gurian^^^ Jay & Marilyn Hacker^^^ Hall of Fame Gala Committee^^^ Hamilton County Community Tennis Association^^ Pam Hammond Ken Hanford Ron & Peg Hanna^^^ Don & Patti Harris^^^ Halley Hart Ed & Louise Hartigan F. Thomas Havern Steve Hayden^^^ Jennifer Heidel Robin Henders Jim & Kim Hendrix^^^ Paul Hernandez^^^ Essie Herron Peter Heydemann William Hoban Dean Hoerger^^^ Doug Hosey Michael Hughes^^^ Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fund^^^ Earle, Win & Kyle Irwin^^^ John Irwin JB Graphics^^^ Eileen Jackson Cheri Jacobs Robert Joynt Christine Julian Ints Kaleps Nany Kaump Key Bank Susie Mascarin Keane^^^ Leonora King Sidney & Dorothy Kohl John Kolner^^^ Bryce Korowith Nate & Elly Kraines^^
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Mel Kropko^^ Chuck Kuhle^^^ Elizabeth Kuhle Laner Muchin Dombrow Becker Levin and Tominberg, Ltd. William Lange^^^ LaTuchie Tennis Center Rob Laue Raymond Lauth Barbara Lawrence^^^ Gordon & Judy Levering Susan Levin Gail Lewis^^^ Kelly Lewis Rongjau Lin Bryan Little Bob & Joyce Long^^ Dr. Butch Loofboro^^ George Lowe^^^ Dale Luzar James & Ilia Macdonald^^^ Paul MacDonald^^ Stacey Madden Mike & Amy Mann Sally Mangina Rebecca Mastin^^^ Jay & Nancy Massart^^^ Tracy Maymon Maywood Tennis Association^^^ Catherine McIlveen Rob Meister Carole Meldon Stephen Midcalf Mid-South Illinois Tennis Association^^^ Midwest Sports^^ Midtown Athletic Clubs Lou Miller Tasha Mixon Karen Montavon^^ Ronald Mora^^^ Alva Morgan Kevin Morrissey Robert Mount Carol Mullaney Nanette Mullaney Dave Musser MYTEF Board of Directors^^^ NetKnacks^^^ Don Newport^^^ Marcia Brand-Niebur Mary Norman Northbrook Racquet Club^^^ Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association^^^
Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association^^^ Northern Illinois Tennis Association^^^ Northern Indiana Tennis Association^^^ Northern Michigan Tennis Association^^^ Northern Trust Company^^ Northwestern Ohio Tennis Association^^^ Ed & Lorraine Nussel^^^ Penelope O’Connor Walter Oden Ohio Valley Tennis Association^^^ Jeff & Heather Oram Katie Orlando^^ Dorothy Paige^^ Cynthia Pascual Patrick Paterni^^ Joe Patrnvek Marva Pattillo Tom & Nancy Patterson^^^ Sally Paulus Jane Peak Fay Peters Niels Petersen^^^ Kim Philippus Joan Pipkins Robert Platteter^^^ Jonathon Polster Rosemary Prewitt^^^ Doug Proebsting^^ Mark & Caryn Putterman^^^ Raymond James REI Real Estate Services^^^ John Reed Sandra Rees Thomas Rees Cheryl Reid Jenny Reifeis^^^ Donald & Janice Reisse^^^ Gilbert Rincon^^ Shirley Roach^^ Leigh Anne Roberts Christian Roehmer^^^ Paul & Mel Romanetz Donna Rondini Barb Rueth Erika Wentz-Russell^^^ Gabrielle Ryan John Ryan Mark & Libby Saunders^^^ Denny Schackter^^^ Frances Schaefer Bill & Lorrie Schneider^^^ Bret Schrama^^^ Meghan Schmidt Steven & Janice Schmitt
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Patty Schrock Mark & Kate Schuering^^^ Dan Schwartz Mary Seelig Karen Sefton^^^ Sue Selke^^^ Ned & Pat Seppi Steven Shin Nigel Shoaff^^^ Chuck Shock David Sholly^^^ Isabella Sienkiewicz Lee Silver^^^ Barb Skurdall Brian & Alysia Slusser Jonelle Smith^^^ Ruth Smith Ann Sombun^^^ South Bend Community Tennis Association Southeastern Michigan Tennis Association^^^ Stan & Marianne Spinola Jeff Stassen^^^ Julia Steele^^^ Paula Stephanic^^ Rockwell Stoyanovitch Charles Stumpp Nan Tellier Tennis Unlimited Inc.^^^ Sharon Terry Joyce Tessiatore Steve Tibbitts USTA USTA/Midwest Section Board^^^ USTA/Midwest Section Delegates^^^ USTA/Midwest Section Staff^^^ Elaine Van Syckle Dean Van Velson^^^ Leslie & Carrol Varnado^^^ Bridget Vaughn Rebecca Vaughn Jared Vegosen Jon & Shari Vegosen^^^ Arnie Villagomez^^^ Pamela Viscione Carmel Visconti Eric Volcheff Washington Team Tennis LLC^^^ Doug & Julie Wenger^^^ Eric & Bev Wentz^^^ Western Michigan Tennis Association^^^ John Whitlinger^^ Wilson Sporting Goods Co.^^^
Wisconsin Tennis Association^^^ Steve Wise^^^ Dale & Lee Wittkop Michael Wolff John & Mary Wolk^^^ Peter & Cathy Woolley Wojbor Woyczynski Lee & Barbara Wright^^ Barbara Wynne^^^ Caroline Young Zepf Center In-Kind Gifts Anacore^^^ Babolat^^^ Ray Benton BNP Paribas Open^^^ Lisbeth Casasola^^^ Chicago Renaissance Hotel Tom Chorney Cincinnati Reds Mary Connor^^^ Dunlop^^^ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Dave Haggerty Head Penn Racquet Sports^^^ Indiana Pacers Indianapolis Colts^^ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Sheraton Hotel Inter Design USA Junior Tennis Champions Center Joe & Mary Pat Kalbas^^^ Mark Kaneko^^^ Billie Jean King Laru Beya Resort and Villas^^^ Legends Tennis Tournament Russell Levine^^ Patti Lock David Markin Greg Mason Mickey Maule^^^ James McDonnell Mike McElwee^^^ Timoteo Mes^^^ Midland Community Tennis Center^^^ Mark Miles^^ Jon Muir^^^ Kai Nitsche^^^ Penelope O’Connor Erika Offerdahl^^^ Charlie Osborn^^^ Prince Sports Inc.^^^ Print Resources^^^
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Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel^^^ Alan & Ronnie Schwartz^^^ Steve Simon^^^ Steve Smith^^ Tennis & Golf Company Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau Western & Southern Open^^^
Andy Wild^^^ Greg Wolf^^ Mike Woody^^^ Workplace Enhancement World TeamTennis Neal Zazove^^ 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits^^
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Our Mission "To Develop the Life Skills of Youth through Tennis and Education"
Our Vision "By 2018, the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation will provide $250,000 in grant money on an annual basis to enhance the lives of youth in the USTA/Midwest Section regardless of economic, social or ethnic background."
Our Goals Provide financial support for youth development Increase and make diversity an embedded part of the Foundation culture Expand Fundraising Expand Education Opportunities
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Message from the President After two decades, the Foundation continues helping young players improve their lives through tennis and educational opportunities. I want to thank our volunteers, members and tennis enthusiasts who gave of their time and/or financially supported the Foundation this year. Through the generosity of our donors we were able to disburse more than $100,000 in grant funding. The total amount awarded since inception is close to $1,000,000. Approximately $62,000 in program funds were awarded in 2013, supporting 28 organizations and over 5,000 young people. We funded 35 junior players in the amount of nearly $42,000. This year’s Annual Report contains several examples regarding how funded programs used their grant money to start or enhance tennis opportunities for youth in their local areas. Also, several current and former Midwest juniors who received funding through our Foundation are featured in this Annual Report regarding their success on the tennis court this past year. In addition to providing individual and program grants, the Foundation annually awards scholarships to high school seniors to advance their educational and tennis interests. The Foundation also provides funding to several Midwest high performance players to compete on USTA/Midwest Section teams in three national championship events against other junior teams from around the country. Also, the Foundation funds select junior camps led by various Midwest coaches. In an effort to expand our impact and funding opportunities, the Foundation has several fundraising initiatives. First, a Charity Gala was created six years ago which includes a silent auction, live auction, and program/ad book. The six Charity Gala events have raised approximately $360,000 towards our mission. Second, an Annual Campaign provides another source of funding for grassroots tennis programs and junior players. The Annual Campaign continues to build a solid foundation of donors for the future. Third, leveraging the US Open continues to be another avenue for the Foundation to generate financial support through the lease of a suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium, and individual donation ticket packages. Thank you for assisting the Foundation in its mission, and your dedication and support of the great sport of tennis. Sincerely,
Steve Butzlaff President 2
Grants and Programs The Foundation provides funding to youth tennis programs and individuals to: Serve areas not presently serviced by other or similar tennis organizations; Increase opportunities for junior tennis players; Support recreational junior tennis players; Fill a gap in the developmental continuum of young tennis players; and Assist junior tennis players in need of financial support to reach their highest potential.
Maywood Tennis Association received a program grant this year
2013 Program Grants Organization
Location
District
Amount
Friends of CICS Tennis
Chicago, IL
CHI
$3,500
Love to Serve, Inc.
Chicago, IL
CHI
$3,000
Maywood Tennis Association
Maywood, IL
CHI
$2,500
Chicago Active Children Excel Project
Chicago, IL
CHI
$4,000
Marian School District of Wayne Township
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$1,759
YMCA of Southwestern Indiana
Evansville, IN
CIN
$2,000
Lakeshore Tennis Association
Merrillville, IN
NIN
$2,500
South Bend Parks and Recreation
South Bend, IN
NIN
$2,500
Angola Tennis Club
Angola, IN
NIN
$1,000
The Racket Club (Crystal Lake Park District)
Crystal Lake, IL
NIL
$2,726
Lincoln Way Area Community Tennis Assoc.
Mokena, IL
NIL
$1,000
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Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Assoc.
Ann Arbor, MI
SEM
$2,500
Ann Arbor Public Schools Community Educ. and Rec.
Ann Arbor, MI
SEM
$2,500
Inner City Tennis Clinics
Painesville, OH
NEO
$4,500
Camp Esmeralda Foundation
Elm Grove, WI
WI
$2,000
Janesville Tennis Association
Janesville, WI
WI
$1,500
Greater Madison Tennis Association
Madison, WI
WI
$3,000
Operation Dream
Milwaukee, WI
WI
$1,500
Sun Prairie Tennis Association
Sun Prairie, WI
WI
$2,000
Coulee Region Tennis Association
La Crosse, WI
WI
$1,000
Lake Mills Tennis Association
Lake Mills, WI
WI
$1,000
Christamore House, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$2,500
Robert Chalmers Todd Memorial Fund
Middletown, OH
OV
$2,000
Saint Francis and Clare Catholic School
Greenwood, IN
CIN
$2,500
Evansville Community Tennis Association
Evansville, IN
CIN
$1,254
Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation
Milwaukee, WI
WI
$2,000
Jewish Council for Youth Services
Chicago, IL
CHI
$2,000
NJTL of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
CIN
$2,000
People for Palmer Park program junior players with instructors
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MYTEF Grants Assist Programs Offering Tennis to Youth The Foundation is dedicated to supporting youth tennis programs and activities throughout the USTA/Midwest Section. The following 2013 program recipients share how the Foundation assisted them this year: “The $1,500 support from the Foundation has made a positive difference with our boys because we now have equipment, an instructor, and transportation to have a tennis program for beginners. The funding also provided our organization the chance to give our youth nutritious meals by purchasing food through Feeding America. The boys who were involved in our tennis program demonstrated growth in their selfesteem as well as an improved ability to set goals and move forward toward attaining those goals.” – Operation DREAM in Milwaukee, Wis. “Our organization received a $3,000 grant which enabled us to hire a program director and adequate staff to provide a high quality tennis program for our participants. Our tennis program takes place five days a week as part of the Chicago Park District summer day camp activities, and 300 children were introduced to tennis. We also collaborated with the Chicago Park District, and the objective was to implement a new program to improve the quality of tennis in the parks by providing certified junior instructors. Fifteen of our teens who had been program participants went through the Professional Tennis Registry certified curriculum.” – Love to Serve in Chicago, Ill. “Our summer programming would not have been possible without the $2,500 grant from the Foundation. We used the funding for equipment and instructor stipends at two additional park sites. Approximately 140 youth participated in the program which was held four times a week during a six week period. We also provided a free USTA Play Day for the community. We are now working with the South Bend Community Schools to support tennis in the physical education classes and after-school program.” – South Bend Community Tennis Association in South Bend, Ind. “We appreciate the $2,500 grant we received which was used to purchase equipment, pay high school coaches, and buy necessary supplies. We offered a seven week after school intramural tennis program for sixth graders at six Ann Arbor Public Middle Schools. We surpassed our goal of 150 participants as our total number of youth was 190 students. We concluded the program with an all-school tournament. Most of our students were beginners and introduced to the sport of tennis for the first time. Many students have told us they are asking for a tennis racquet for their next birthday present so they can continue playing with their friends.” – Ann Arbor Area Community Tennis Association in Ann Arbor, Mich. “Our program received a $4,500 grant which we used to help pay the instructors. During the past four years our program has reached more than 1,000 children in five areas: tennis instruction/play, wellness, literacy, fitness, and poetry slam. Breakfast and lunch are provided free of charge with the help of the City of Cleveland Parks and Recreation. Children 10-and-under are introduced to tennis using the QuickStart Tennis format. This year we were excited to start the Tennis & Tutoring after school program at a local school.” - Inner City Tennis Clinics in Cleveland, Ohio
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“Our CTA used the $3,000 grant to assist with costs associated with our Midwest Youth Team Tennis (MYTT) program. This was the second year we offered MYTT, and a total of 120 youth participated in the program at two sites. We used the funding to help with instructor stipends, court costs, flyers, and medals. This summer we added an optional USTA Play Day tournament the week following the end of our program. We plan to attract more participants by bringing tennis into more schools and offering free USTA Play Day events at local park facilities.” – Greater Madison Tennis Association in Madison, Wis.
2013 Individual Grants Several of the junior players who received grants totaling $42,000 excelled in highlevel tennis competitions during 2013. Funds granted by the Foundation enabled them to pursue development opportunities and compete in national events outside our section. Here is a breakdown of the funds awarded to juniors in each District: District
No. of Juniors
Amount
Chicago District Tennis Association
10
$18,250
Northern Illinois Tennis Association
2
$3,000
Mid-South Illinois Tennis Association
2
$1,750
Northern Indiana Tennis Association
3
$2,000
Central Indiana Tennis Association
6
$9,250
Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association
1
$750
Western Michigan Tennis Association
1
$1,500
Southeastern Michigan Tennis Association
2
$1,500
Ohio Valley Tennis Association
4
$5,750
Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association
3
$5,000
Wisconsin Tennis Association
1
$1,000
Participants from the Angola Tennis program
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Foundation Provides Financial Assistance to Individual Players The Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation has supported youth since 1994. Over the past 21 years, approximately $465,000 has been awarded to players of all ability levels. One of the ways the Foundation has supported youth has been awarding financial assistance to high-level players in need of funding to travel and compete in tournaments. Following are some current and past individual grant recipients achieving success on the tennis court this year. Brooke Austin of Indianapolis, Ind. – Austin is currently ranked No. 3 in USTA Girls’ 18 and No. 1 in USTA/Midwest Section Girls’ 18 singles. She finished as the finalist in two USTA Pro Circuit events this past summer. She competed in the 2013 US Open Junior tournament, and played in the 2013 US Open women’s qualifying draw. Austin reached the USTA Easter Bowl ITF Championships quarterfinals this past summer. She represents the USTA at several national and international tournaments, and competed for the USTA/Midwest Section at the USTA Girls’ 18 National Championships the past couple years. Evan King of Chicago, Ill. – King turned professional after graduating from the University of Michigan earlier this year. King earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-American honors for three years. He was twice named the Big Ten Conference Athlete of the Year, and named to the All-Big Ten team all four years. As a USTA/Midwest Section junior player, King won numerous national junior titles, captured the prestigious USTA/Midwest Section Closed Junior Championships, and finished No. 1 in each of the USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions. Edward Covalschi of Macomb, Mich. – Covalschi is currently competing on the University of Notre Dame tennis team as a freshman. Covalschi was ranked No. 1 in USTA/Midwest Section Boys’ 16 singles. He won the USTA/Midwest Section Closed Boy’s 18 doubles championship. He competed in several USTA National Championships, and represented the USTA/Midwest Section at several national team competitions. Nicole Gibbs of Shaker Heights, Ohio – Gibbs was the 2012 and 2013 NCAA Championships singles and doubles title champion. She turned professional earlier this year, and has claimed three singles and one doubles title. She was named a 2012 All-American in singles and doubles, Honda Sports Award recipient for women's tennis, ITA National Player of the Year, and
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Pac-12 Player of the Year. Gibbs was awarded a wild card and competed in the 2013 US Open women’s main singles draw. Rajeev Ram of Indianapolis, Ind. – Ram advanced to the Round of 16 at the 2013 US Open Men’s Doubles main draw. Ram has claimed seven ATP doubles titles in his career, and his first title was won in 2009 in Newport, R.I. As a USTA/Midwest Section junior player, Ram won a total of ten national junior titles, captured the prestigious USTA/Midwest Section Closed Junior Championships, and finished No. 1 in each of the Boys’ 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions. In addition to awarding financial assistance to high-level players, the Foundation also assists local players striving to improve their skills, play more tournaments, and enjoy participating in their favorite sport. Following are comments from two junior players who received grants this year to play in a local indoor program and compete in more tournaments. “I love playing tennis and want to play more, but my family cannot afford for me to play as much as I would like without assistance. I have received three Foundation grants which have helped pay for lessons and tournaments. Two years ago in an effort to help pay for my expenses, I wrote a letter asking for support from family and friends, and also collected aluminum cans. Last year my fundraising including making and selling tennis ornaments, and this year I am making polygon lights which look like tennis balls. During the past year I participated in 35 USTA tournaments. I hope to someday build an indoor facility in my area giving kids more opportunities without traveling so far.” 10-year-old Canaan from Indiana “A grant would help me afford lessons at the local indoor program in my area, and provide me the opportunity to compete in more tournaments. I want to participate in and win more tournaments which will help me improve as a player. I practice more than other kids my age, and drag my dad to the park tennis courts after he gets home from work. I love tennis and will do everything I can to keep learning and improving my skills. I was invited to participate in a tennis league at my school this fall for the second straight year and did well. As I get older I want to do what other older players do which is teach youth like me to have fun and improve my tennis game.” 10-year-old Allison from Illinois
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Gullikson, Hooked on Tennis, and Van Horn Scholarships The Tim and Tom Gullikson Scholarship was established by the Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation in January 1998 to honor Tim and Tom Gullikson, and to reward young adults with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests. Each year, scholarships are presented to two tennis players from the USTA/Midwest Section who meet demanding academic and tennis achievement criteria. This year Monica Lin of Schaumburg, Ill., and Branden Metzler of Rockford, Ill., were awarded the Tim and Tom Gullikson Scholarships.
Monica Lin
The Hooked on Tennis Scholarships were established in October 2010 to support two junior players with funding to advance their educational and tennis interests in college. This year Brenna Wu of Evansville, Ind., and Nicholas Lang of West Chester, Ohio, were the recipients. The Rick Van Horn Scholarship was established in 2008 to support one junior player with funding to advance his/her educational and tennis interests in college. Jacob Groce of Austinburg, Ohio, was this year’s scholarship recipient.
Branden Metzler
Spring Camp The USTA/Midwest Section Spring 12-and-under Camp was held in Boca Raton, Fla., from April 4-6. This camp provided training opportunities to 19 players participating in the 2013 USTA Spring National Championships held April 7-14. The Midwest coaches included Stephanie Hazlett from Evansville, Ind., and USTA/Midwest Section Director of Junior Tennis Chad Docktor.
Participants at the Midwest Spring Camp
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Team Support Each year the USTA holds three National Junior Championships where high performance teams from each of the 17 Sections compete against each other. Players who are selected to represent the USTA/Midwest Section are provided funding to offset the costs of their participation. The following teams currently receive financial support from the Foundation: USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 16 Intersectionals — four boys and four girls competed in Shreveport, Louisiana; USTA Boys’ 18 National Team Championships — six boys competed in Champaign, Illinois; USTA Girls’ 18 National Team Championships — six girls competed in San Rafael, California. Our combined Intersectional team and Boys’ 18 National team captured the titles at their respective 2013 competitions. Our Girls’ 18 National Team Championships members finished as finalists in their event.
USTA Boys’ 18 National Team Championships winners
USTA Boys’ and Girls’ 16 Intersectional Team Championships winners
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Junior Excellence Camp The Junior Excellence Camp was held from October 4-6 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. The event brought together 64 of the most talented and diverse junior players within the USTA/Midwest Section. On Saturday, each coach focused on a different aspect of the game to give the participants multiple coaching opportunities. Members of the Purdue University Men’s Varsity Tennis Team with Assistant Coach Matija Zgaga spoke to the attendees on what it takes to be a student-athlete and answered questions. The juniors were also taken on a bus tour of the campus and had dinner at the newly opened Wiley Dining Court. Sunday morning started with singles and doubles match play; however the rain caused for the camp to be moved indoors where they rotated between physical activity, mental toughness and on-court skills. Thanks again to Gamma for being a sponsor of this year’s camp. Gamma provided hats to all participants.
Participants and coaches at the Junior Excellence Camp
USTA Serves USTA Serves is the charitable arm of the USTA. Each year USTA Serves awards college scholarships to high school seniors and incentive awards to youth in grades 6-11. In 2013, several USTA/Midwest Section juniors were awarded scholarships or incentive awards: Marian Wood Baird Scholarship – Haley Bougher of Indianapolis, Ind. ($15,000) College Education Scholarship – Tara Erhart of Middletown, Ohio; Jason Holmes of Urbana, Ohio; Molly Protz of Brookfield, Wis.; Austin Stefanich of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Andrew Stutz of Indianapolis, Ind. ($8,000) College Textbook Scholarship – Connor Singrey of Warsaw, Ind. ($1,000) 11
MY Gift to Kids’ Tennis Initiative The Foundation held this year’s initiative from October 1 through November 30 aimed at raising awareness and interest in local District programs, and highlighting how the Foundation can be a contributing partner in the communities it services throughout the Section. Each of the USTA/Midwest Section Districts were provided an opportunity to highlight one worthwhile program. The Foundation website page included a list of all the dynamic junior programs in the spotlight during this fundraising opportunity. Prospective donors were provided the opportunity to make their own online Inner City Tennis Clinics program financial contribution to the District program in their area and help grow junior tennis in their District. Thank you to everyone for supporting this initiative, and we are excited to announce donations raised by the deadline were $19,306. Also, a special congratulations to the Inner City Tennis Clinics in Cleveland, Ohio, (Northeastern Ohio) as their program generated the most donations, and received an additional $1,000 from the Foundation. And, congratulations to the South Bend Community Tennis Association in South Bend, Ind., (Northern Indiana) as their program generated the most donations based on District membership, and received an additional $500 from the Foundation.
Fundraising Activities In an effort to expand our impact and funding opportunities, the Foundation has several fundraising initiatives. First, the MYTEF Charity Gala was created five years ago. The Annual Charity Gala includes a program/ad book, silent auction, and live auction. The six MYTEF Charity Gala events raised approximately $360,000 towards our mission. A committee oversees the charity event which is held each December. The 2013 Charity Gala Committee did a great job ensuring the gala’s success despite the challenging economic environment. This year’s gala included an online silent auction held prior to the actual gala event. The online silent auction was then transitioned to an on-site silent auction. Second, the Foundation continued the Annual Campaign to build upon relationships with current donors, and start developing relationship with new
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donors. This campaign provides funding for grassroots tennis programs and junior players. Letters and pledge forms for the Annual Campaign were mailed in December to all Midwest donors from 2010 thru 2012, past grant and scholarship recipients, current USTA/Midwest Section organization members, and the USTA/Midwest Section volunteer/staff family. The Annual Campaign continues to build a solid foundation of donors for the future. The 2013 Annual Campaign has netted $7,000 through the end of the year. Third, several US Open packages were again provided by our volunteers (which include invitations to the President’s Suite) to be sold to prospective donors. Proceeds from the sale of US Open packages provided by our volunteers the past few years have been earmarked towards the Charity Gala events, and played a key role in the first two Charity Galas generating $150,000 toward our mission. Fourth, the Foundation also leases a suite at the US Open in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It annually subleases the suite, using the proceeds to provide funds to young players and programs. This year the net contribution from the suite lease was $75,000. Several individuals also donate their unused US Open tickets, and the Foundation sells them to organizations and individuals in need of tickets. In addition to the preceding fundraising strategies, the rental income associated with long-term leases of our tenants secured in the Foundation building provides a continuing revenue source for the Foundation. This year the Foundation continued to pay down the mortgage so additional grants and scholarships can be awarded to young people. In the next two years, the Foundation will seek to further expand our fundraising strategy to provide the broadest possible range of opportunities for donors to support us.
Board of Directors Steve Butzlaff, President Jonelle Smith, Vice President Don Harris, Treasurer Mark Schuering, Secretary Joy Albi, Director Vi Clark, Director Don Harris, Director Ronald Brooks, At-Large Director Bobbie Farley, At-Large Director Jay Hacker, At-Large Director Jim Hendrix, At-Large Director Doug Wenger, At-Large Director Beverly Wentz, At-Large Director Barbara Wynne, At-Large Director
Staff Mark Saunders, Executive Director Kathy Dalla Costa, Associate Executive Director 13
Dorian Dyson, Director of Finance/Administration
Friends of the Foundation The Midwest Youth Tennis & Education Foundation truly appreciates the support from all of our donors, which makes it possible for thousands of children to participate in tennis. Your generous donations will continue to help provide scholarships to individuals and grants to worthwhile programs each year. Your donations will also provide financial assistance to thousands of disadvantaged youth who might not otherwise learn the game and reap the lifetime benefits of tennis. The Foundation has several categories of giving, and we recognize our donors who are listed on the subsequent pages. All Donors (from December 2012-December 2013) Repeat Donors (donating in 2012 and 2013) are indicated with an ^^ Repeat Donors (donating in 2011, 2012 and 2013) are indicated with an ^^^ Cash/Payment Michael Ackerman Tina Acosta Joy Albi^^^ Jen Aldrich Deborah Alexander Gary & Melinda Alexander^^^ Jim Amick^^^ Linda Anderson^^^ Hector Andreos^^^ Whit Andrew Diane Ansay^^^ Kim Arthur Carol Ashley^^^ Colin Atkinson^^ Zoy Avgerinos^^^ Baden Retirement Ruth Baidas Thomas & Jerri Banks^^^ Linda Baker Richard Baker Claire Banasiak Bob & Maryann Barnes Charles & Elizabeth Barnhill^^^ Howard & Donna Bass^^^ Sarah Bayley Curt and Lynn Bender Jessica Berger Craig Berry The Birchwood Club^^^ Jane Blumenfeld Lisa & Steve Bonner^^^ Bose McKinney and Evans^^^ Ann Bosse Mary Beth Bowman
Greg Boyd^^^ Darryl Boykins Patty Bramlet^^ Monica Brickel David & Patricia Brogan^^^ Christian Bronk Ronald Brooks^^^ Business Information Services, Inc. Pat Butauski Stephen & Kathryn Butzlaff^^^ Tami Carnes^^^ Nelson Case^^^ Central Indiana Tennis Association^^^ Chicago District Tennis Association^^^ Peter Chen Anthony & Violet Clark^^^ Adrienne Clark Camille Clark Gabrielle Clark Debra Coe John Coleman K.C. & Anni Collette Kyle Collette Ashley Collette Complete Office Supply^^^ Leigh Conant Jennifer Conley^^^ Jennifer Conrad Glenn Corey^^ Chris & Laurie Covert^^^ Ed & Stacey Cox^^^ Wally Craig^^^ Keith & Tracy Crossland^^^ Crystal Lake Park District Bruce Cundiff, Jr.^^^
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Cameron Currie^^ Ed Czarnecki^^ Michelle Dale Kathy Dalla Costa^^^ Mary Lou Piatek-Daniels Kim Danowski Douglas Davies^^^ Decatur Community Tennis Foundation^^ Thomas Deer^^^ Pam Delnagro Kenneth & Mary Demps Robert Devetski Chad Docktor^^^ RR Donnelley^^^ Mary Dorsey Jay Drozd Zori Duda^^^ Joy Duerr^^^ Jeff Dvorak^^ Dorian Dyson^^^ Dana Eddy^^^ Richard & Ruth Edelman Mark Ein^^^ Gary Ellis Dave & Joyce Engle^^^ ETI Performance Improvement Paul & Marcia Farah^^^ Jim & Bobbie Farley^^^ Toni Farmer Rick Ferman^^^ Lisa Finke Barry Fittes^^ Peter Fleck Doug & Jill Fonte David Foster^^^ Fred Kolkmann Tennis and Sports Surfaces^^ John & Deborah Frederick Pat Freebody^^^ Linda Freedman Jim & Jeanne French^^^ Friends of CICS Tennis Julie Fritz Erik Frost^^^ J.A. Frost^^^ Funkhouser, Vegosen, Liebman And Dunn Ltd. Robbin Garcia Nicolas Gawrit Beverly Geesin^^^ Steve Gerber Jeff Giles^^^ Linda Gillam Linda Goad^^
Calvin & Marilyn Goedens^^^ Jane Goodman Kyra Grathwohl Susan Grathwohl Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association^^ Greater Columbus Tennis Association^^^ Kelly Griffin Virginia Griffith George Grisdale^^^ Paul Grisdale Joe & Shima Grover^^^ Curtis Grusy Laura Guentert Jon Gurian^^^ Jay & Marilyn Hacker^^^ Hall of Fame Gala Committee^^^ Hamilton County Community Tennis Association^^ Pam Hammond Ken Hanford Ron & Peg Hanna^^^ Don & Patti Harris^^^ Halley Hart Ed & Louise Hartigan F. Thomas Havern Steve Hayden^^^ Jennifer Heidel Robin Henders Jim & Kim Hendrix^^^ Paul Hernandez^^^ Essie Herron Peter Heydemann William Hoban Dean Hoerger^^^ Doug Hosey Michael Hughes^^^ Indianapolis Junior Tennis Development Fund^^^ Earle, Win & Kyle Irwin^^^ John Irwin JB Graphics^^^ Eileen Jackson Cheri Jacobs Robert Joynt Christine Julian Ints Kaleps Nany Kaump Key Bank Susie Mascarin Keane^^^ Leonora King Sidney & Dorothy Kohl John Kolner^^^ Bryce Korowith Nate & Elly Kraines^^
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Mel Kropko^^ Chuck Kuhle^^^ Elizabeth Kuhle Laner Muchin Dombrow Becker Levin and Tominberg, Ltd. William Lange^^^ LaTuchie Tennis Center Rob Laue Raymond Lauth Barbara Lawrence^^^ Gordon & Judy Levering Susan Levin Gail Lewis^^^ Kelly Lewis Rongjau Lin Bryan Little Bob & Joyce Long^^ Dr. Butch Loofboro^^ George Lowe^^^ Dale Luzar James & Ilia Macdonald^^^ Paul MacDonald^^ Stacey Madden Mike & Amy Mann Sally Mangina Rebecca Mastin^^^ Jay & Nancy Massart^^^ Tracy Maymon Maywood Tennis Association^^^ Catherine McIlveen Rob Meister Carole Meldon Stephen Midcalf Mid-South Illinois Tennis Association^^^ Midwest Sports^^ Midtown Athletic Clubs Lou Miller Tasha Mixon Karen Montavon^^ Ronald Mora^^^ Alva Morgan Kevin Morrissey Robert Mount Carol Mullaney Nanette Mullaney Dave Musser MYTEF Board of Directors^^^ NetKnacks^^^ Don Newport^^^ Marcia Brand-Niebur Mary Norman Northbrook Racquet Club^^^ Northeastern Michigan Tennis Association^^^
Northeastern Ohio Tennis Association^^^ Northern Illinois Tennis Association^^^ Northern Indiana Tennis Association^^^ Northern Michigan Tennis Association^^^ Northern Trust Company^^ Northwestern Ohio Tennis Association^^^ Ed & Lorraine Nussel^^^ Penelope O’Connor Walter Oden Ohio Valley Tennis Association^^^ Jeff & Heather Oram Katie Orlando^^ Dorothy Paige^^ Cynthia Pascual Patrick Paterni^^ Joe Patrnvek Marva Pattillo Tom & Nancy Patterson^^^ Sally Paulus Jane Peak Fay Peters Niels Petersen^^^ Kim Philippus Joan Pipkins Robert Platteter^^^ Jonathon Polster Rosemary Prewitt^^^ Doug Proebsting^^ Mark & Caryn Putterman^^^ Raymond James REI Real Estate Services^^^ John Reed Sandra Rees Thomas Rees Cheryl Reid Jenny Reifeis^^^ Donald & Janice Reisse^^^ Gilbert Rincon^^ Shirley Roach^^ Leigh Anne Roberts Christian Roehmer^^^ Paul & Mel Romanetz Donna Rondini Barb Rueth Erika Wentz-Russell^^^ Gabrielle Ryan John Ryan Mark & Libby Saunders^^^ Denny Schackter^^^ Frances Schaefer Bill & Lorrie Schneider^^^ Bret Schrama^^^ Meghan Schmidt Steven & Janice Schmitt
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Patty Schrock Mark & Kate Schuering^^^ Dan Schwartz Mary Seelig Karen Sefton^^^ Sue Selke^^^ Ned & Pat Seppi Steven Shin Nigel Shoaff^^^ Chuck Shock David Sholly^^^ Isabella Sienkiewicz Lee Silver^^^ Barb Skurdall Brian & Alysia Slusser Jonelle Smith^^^ Ruth Smith Ann Sombun^^^ South Bend Community Tennis Association Southeastern Michigan Tennis Association^^^ Stan & Marianne Spinola Jeff Stassen^^^ Julia Steele^^^ Paula Stephanic^^ Rockwell Stoyanovitch Charles Stumpp Nan Tellier Tennis Unlimited Inc.^^^ Sharon Terry Joyce Tessiatore Steve Tibbitts USTA USTA/Midwest Section Board^^^ USTA/Midwest Section Delegates^^^ USTA/Midwest Section Staff^^^ Elaine Van Syckle Dean Van Velson^^^ Leslie & Carrol Varnado^^^ Bridget Vaughn Rebecca Vaughn Jared Vegosen Jon & Shari Vegosen^^^ Arnie Villagomez^^^ Pamela Viscione Carmel Visconti Eric Volcheff Washington Team Tennis LLC^^^ Doug & Julie Wenger^^^ Eric & Bev Wentz^^^ Western Michigan Tennis Association^^^ John Whitlinger^^ Wilson Sporting Goods Co.^^^
Wisconsin Tennis Association^^^ Steve Wise^^^ Dale & Lee Wittkop Michael Wolff John & Mary Wolk^^^ Peter & Cathy Woolley Wojbor Woyczynski Lee & Barbara Wright^^ Barbara Wynne^^^ Caroline Young Zepf Center In-Kind Gifts Anacore^^^ Babolat^^^ Ray Benton BNP Paribas Open^^^ Lisbeth Casasola^^^ Chicago Renaissance Hotel Tom Chorney Cincinnati Reds Mary Connor^^^ Dunlop^^^ Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Dave Haggerty Head Penn Racquet Sports^^^ Indiana Pacers Indianapolis Colts^^ Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Sheraton Hotel Inter Design USA Junior Tennis Champions Center Joe & Mary Pat Kalbas^^^ Mark Kaneko^^^ Billie Jean King Laru Beya Resort and Villas^^^ Legends Tennis Tournament Russell Levine^^ Patti Lock David Markin Greg Mason Mickey Maule^^^ James McDonnell Mike McElwee^^^ Timoteo Mes^^^ Midland Community Tennis Center^^^ Mark Miles^^ Jon Muir^^^ Kai Nitsche^^^ Penelope O’Connor Erika Offerdahl^^^ Charlie Osborn^^^ Prince Sports Inc.^^^ Print Resources^^^
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Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel^^^ Alan & Ronnie Schwartz^^^ Steve Simon^^^ Steve Smith^^ Tennis & Golf Company Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau Western & Southern Open^^^
Andy Wild^^^ Greg Wolf^^ Mike Woody^^^ Workplace Enhancement World TeamTennis Neal Zazove^^ 21st Amendment Wine & Spirits^^
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