Program Year: August 2015 - August 2016

TCTP has had another terrific program year! We worked with almost 900 kids in eleven TUSD schools, and our volunteers contributed in excess of 1,500 hours. Additionally, because of your continued financial support, TCTP finished the 2015-2016 program year with a balanced budget. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!

I am taking this opportunity to let you know that after 8 ½ years, I am resigning my position as TCTP President and Board of Directors member effective December 1.

TCTP’s mission has been built on Bud Menkin’s vision, along with help from Brit Feldhausen, Dolores Davenport, and many others. Our organizational goal has always been to bring tennis to the community, especially to areas where young people normally weren’t exposed to tennis. When TCTP began, I was a teacher and tennis coach in the area of town that the group was targeting. Thus I was very aware of TCTP’s great work on Tucson’s south side. When I retired, it was easy and felt right for me to become part of the board and,

President’s Message

2015-2016 – TCTP’s Adult Goings-On…… • Team 111 Cycling in El Tour de Tucson -

raising money for tennis scholarships• Thanksgiving Adult Tournament

fundraiser at Tucson Racquet Club (TRC)

• Susan Grunebaum’s December Pottery Sale fundraiser

• Adult/Child Fundraising Tournament at Reffkin Tennis Center

• Volunteers attended the USTA Coaches’ Workshop in April

• TCTP’s May Shirt Sale fundraiser at TRC• Rich Wheeler’s July 4th Memorial

Tournament to benefit TCTP’s kids

John Davis LOVES tennis, LOVES kids and LOVES teaching tennis to kids and adults. These three qualities are what have made John the consummate advocate, promoter, and supporter of TCTP for the last 8 ½ years. On behalf of the TCTP Board, TCTP donors, volunteers, and tennis families, I want to thank John for his service. John’s enthusiastic leadership, amazing energy, and patient coaching has enabled approximately 8000 plus children the opportunity to learn the game of tennis. The impact of his teaching will undoubtedly continue for many years as our

coaches and volunteers continue to teach from the tennis lesson plans John so thoughtfully developed and use his well-known phrase for the “ready position” – “chopping broccoli”! We are delighted that John will remain within the TCTP family visiting us often from Tempe and we wish him all the best as he sets off to explore life in the extreme north with his young granddaughters!

Sincerely, Diane Stuart (TCTP Board Member)

TCTP Thanks John Davis for 81/2 years of service

ultimately, its president.I feel that TCTP has developed over these

last 8+ years in a way that has allowed it to continue to be very successful, and even to grow. It is a community tennis program that has a well-managed and balanced budget; enjoys a dynamic volunteer outreach program; has solid plans for in-school, Saturday and summer programs; and enjoys strong leadership from the board and the program coordinator.

I am proud and fortunate to have been part of TCTP’s development. I have been honored to work with wonderful people on a project that introduces and supports the game that I love to people that I care about. What more could I have asked for?

My commitment to TCTP remains strong, and I plan to continue to serve as a volunteer in all aspects of its programming. Thank you to all who have made my experience such a fulfilling one.

With great appreciation,John Davis

www.TCTPforKIDS.org

TUCSON COMMUNITY TENNIS PROGRAM

Tucson Community Tennis Program: Where Kids, Fun, and Tennis Meet

The 2015-2016 Accomplishments of our Supporters!• 1541.5 volunteer hours;

• Nearly 900 children participated in our 3 programs: in-school, Saturday clinics, and summer camp;

• 11 field trips to Reffkin Tennis Center were provided to children from 11 TUSD elementary schools;

• 151 new tennis racquets were given away to children/siblings who attended school “Family Nights”;

• 2 UA field trips for nearly 100 students, teachers, and families to see the UA Men’s team play;

• 18 weeks of free two-hour Saturday clinics – not just for athletic kids but for every kid;

• 4 weeks of summer camp for 35 children at Pueblo High School;

• 2 TCTP Second Serve Superstore days where summer camp children “spent” their TCTP reward tickets;

• 34 weeks of Smith-Perry Tennis Academy scholarships were given to 12 TCTP kids;

• Just over $35,000 raised – This year TCTP held 6 fundraisers, was awarded 5 grants and received funding form two corporate sponsors. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all our suppporters!

Pueblo Gardens students getting autographs

Last spring was a time to remember for our TCTP students and their families. Students were treated to two separate trips to see our own University of Arizona Men’s Tennis team up close and in action.

In February, 42 students from Pueblo Gardens Elementary School traveled to LaNelle Robson Tennis Center where they

played tennis with the University of Arizona Men’s tennis team. Then head coach Tad Berkowitz said it’s a favorite day for both him and the men’s players.

Not only did our students learn tennis from and play a bit with members of the team, but they were also taken on a tour of the U of A campus by TCTP volunteer and former Wildcat Gavin Stuart. This is such a unique experience for our students, and we appreciate the men’s tennis team taking the time each year to provide it for them.

In March, fifty children who participate in our Saturday tennis program and their parents, had a chance to see the game of tennis played at the highest level. The USTA’s donation helped enable us to fund the bus to Ventana where our families were transformed into enthusiastic men’s tennis Wildcat fans who

cheered “their” team on against the Fresno Bulldogs!  

At Ventana, the children and their families were able to see firsthand the enthusiasm and excitement of the Men’s Wildcat Tennis team.  For Juan and Gabian, two of our older students who had just played their first high school match that week, it was a chance

to see how the great players handle their emotions when the pressure’s on.  

 Thank you to the USTA and you, our donors, for your support of our program. 

You have provided these families the opportunity to develop a deep connection to the University of Arizona and the game of tennis.

On October 1, 2015, the Bryan Brothers, who hold 16 Grand Slam titles, played an exhibition match against the Jensen Brothers, the 1993 French Open champs. The match was hosted by La Paloma as part of the Steven M. Gootter Foundation Fundraiser.

TCTP was fortunate enough to receive 15 tickets to this special event. Because of this, eight TCTP players and their parents attended this great evening of tennis

Battle of the Brothers

Wildcat Days

To Our Donors ... Thank you for helping us continue our mission!

A Jean AboudGreg AndersonNatalie AshburnLyn AshtonNancy BacsoDavid BergDonna BergerHerb BevansJerry & Suzanne BouwensMarco BravoTerence & Colleen BrittDalice BromfeldBuzz & Ann BrunerGeorge & Chris BubanyJohn & Phyllis Capp (Sunstreet Mortgage)Pierre & Gayle CarassoJohn & Lori CarrollDon & Helen CarsonRobert CondiottyRobert Crone, MDMaryanne CurryDolores DavenportArt & Judy DavisJohn & Bunny DavisLou DemerHugh & Bernice DonahueMarla DrinnonDug & Carol DugganJack & Rosemary DunnCharlie EdelmanMichael & Judy ElliottWilliam FawcettJil & Britt FeldhausenConstance FeldhausenIrma FiczeriMark FreshwaterJohn & Katherine GalgianiKathryn GallienKinlen & Vivian GeeGerald & Barbara GoldbergBrad GoldsteinKaren GriffithRichard GrunebaumSusan GrunebaumBud Guion

John & Paige HamnerMei HandTom & Beth HarmonDavid HendricksRobert HenslerGreg HillCraig & Jeanne HooverRuth HoshawJudith HughesNeil HurlbutWes HurstBrian & Lisa JacksonJohn & Linda JensenRandall & Vicki JohnsonJane JohnsonCindy JorgensonEd KerschenRobert KivelAl & Janice KivelRoland KotwicaIrving Levine & Eileen Taxe-LevineRob LewisPhil & Lynn LilienthalChristopher Linscott & Cynthia O’NeilCarlton & Letticia LittellKaren LundaGina & James LloydRich & Fran MaustRobin & Linda McGeorgeAmber MichaelJon & Sandy MillerAimee MinkinLindy Mullinax & Ray MoldowMinna MoskowitzMarsha MuggMarie NemerguthPeter PackardLawrence & Edith PangaroRobert PearlmanMichael & Kathy PensingerClyde PerleeDaniel & Nicole PitaBobby PresentSerena Quarelli

Janet RanneyGriffin & Annabel RatleyJim & Lu ReffkinBruce & Marsha RiandaJulia RobbinsJoseph & Melinda RogersLeo RoopTom & Mary RyanSeymour M SabesinRobb & Tanis SalantNancy SaulMartin Schiff, Jr, MDSecuraplane Technologies IncWayne ShowalterDon & Virginia ShumanGene SiegelLisa Langer & Dan SiegelBruce Simon

Tom & Holly SmithRonald StaubDorothy SteeleLaurie StenslandBruce SuppesChristopher & Ann TerasDavid TzouTom UngerSue UngerBrett & Stephanie WaldoSteven WeintraubJames & Nancy WhitneyLisa WolfeAnn WolffRichard & Joan WolffDick WoodwardBill & Elizabeth WrightRichard Yettner

Corporate ContributionsCakes for CausesEl SaguaritoJim Reffkin Tennis CenterKnisely Family FoundationSecuraplane Technologies IncSouthwest Tennis FoundationSunstreet MortgageTeam 111Tucson Conquistadores FoundationTucson Racquet ClubUSTA Southern ArizonaUSTA Southwest Section

In Memory ofDave Anderson George Bacso Sr.John L Donahue Jr. Mac Dunlap Judy Gautsch Leonard GriffithLinda Lemme & Stella TetarSteven C. LittellMilton “Bud” MinkinPhyllis Moroney Richard Mugg Edith Pangaro Louise RobbinsRichard SaulJudith Skrill Eddie Yueh

In Honor ofAimee MinkinTim Scott

TCTP Board Members President John DavisSecretary Meghan HoukTreasurer Jon Miller Founder Britt Feldhausen Nancy Ferguson Susan Grunebaum Dian Jazynka Phil Parks Annabel Ratley Diane Stuart Bill Wallin Peggy Ingraham

Professional StaffProgram Coordinator Jessica Curleytctpcoordinator@gmail.comVolunteer Coordinator Dian Jazynkatctpvolunteers@gmail.com Coaches Nelson Payne John Davis Marc Fereres Susan Grunebaum Gracie Bohan Spencer Bohan Hilda Cortez Robert Cota Dong Huynh Venuste Imanirumva Noelle Karp Melissa Lugo Harmony Nelson Jazmin Ortiz Samantha Ruth Cindy Sands

Rich Wheeler July 4th Memorial TournamentIt was a record-breaking summer

for heat, but that didn’t stop over 30 doubles teams from coming out to TRC to pay tribute to Rich Wheeler and to help support TCTP. Players enjoyed three rounds of doubles and ended the morning by cooling off, mingling, and remembering Rich in the restaurant upstairs. Your generous donations in Rich’s memory totaled $1,012, a lovely tribute to Rich. Special thanks to Anne Graham, Bill Wallin, Laura Pendelton-Miller, and Val Smith for organizing this fun and meaningful event.

Shopping in the Second Serve Superstore

The key to getting more children on the court has proven to be a series of steps on a path which TCTP fulfills within our three programs. • Step 1 (In-School Program) - Expose young children to tennis

in a school setting; • Step 2 (Saturday and Summer Camp Programs) – Offer

opportunities within the children’s community that includes consistent quality coaching for them to play and develop their skills;

• Step 3 (SPTA and SAZ Scholarship Programs) – Send advanced players to tennis clinics that allow them to play and receive coaching with other young players;

• Step 4 – Encourage them to play on their high school teams and/or in local tournaments.

You are Supporting TCTP’s Pathway to Becoming a Tennis Player

Team 111 Supports Our KidsOnce again, Team 111 helped so many of our students continue to expand their knowledge and love of tennis. The cycling team, started by former students of the Smith-Perry Tennis Academy, rode in El Tour de Tucson last November and raised money to help pay for some of our students to attend the very same tennis camp that they participated in as youth. Because of the $2,100 raised, and thanks to a generous matching contribution from the Knisely Foundation, twelve students were able to attend a total of 34 weeks of camp.

How do our students feel about this experience? Participant Gabian says it best: “Thank you, Team 111, for the opportunity to participate in the Smith-Perry Tennis Academy. I want to thank you all for helping me work on my slices, backhands, and forehands. Thank you for putting your time in for me and helping me learn new things.” Thank you, Team 111, for all you do for our students.

Last November, 35 teams came out to play doubles, eat BBQ, and participate in a silent auction fundraiser at Tucson Racquet Club. Fifty items, such as jewelry, gift baskets, and tennis lessons, were sold. A unique twist in the form of “tennigans” was added to the tournament. A tennigan could be purchased and used during a match as a “do over,” something players took great pleasure in using to foil their opponents at crucial points. A fun afternoon was had by all, and we were able to raise just over $6,200. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy a beautiful day of tennis and friends.

Fall Tournament 2015

Players enjoying a post-match meal.

“I learned that sportsmanship was more important than competing.”

“You guys are the most fun coaches in the whole world and I just want to be the best student.”

“The more I play tennis, the better I get. When I get it wrong, I try again and I get better. You help my tennis with all the things that you teach me.”

“I want to thank TCTP and Coach Susan for everything they have done for my grandson, Antonio. Antonio has changed a lot since he began playing tennis. He is much different now. He is more patient,

follows directions better, and is not as restless. His tennis has improved so much. What is great is his improvement in school. He is reading more and participating in school.

Since he played tennis he has grown up a lot and learned a lot. Tennis has helped him be a better listener, follow instructions, and be a good team player. His mom and I want to say thank you for all that you have done for Antonio.

He has grown to be a better person because of everything you have done for him.”

What the Kids – and Their Parents – Are Telling You

P.O Box 65916 Tucson, Arizona 85728-5916

Jean Aboud Lyn Ashton Nancy Atherton Ravi BhatConnie BischofPhyllis Capp Betty Coleman Robert Cota Jessica Curley John Davis Judy Elliott Maureen Enos Jill & Britt Feldhausen Marc Fereres Nancy Ferguson Jeanne Foley Audrey GoldsteinSusan Grunebaum Mei Hand Meghan Houk Nancy Hosford Lynne Hudson Peggy Ingraham

Dian Jazynka Linda KarlKaren Kiburz Sharon Koenig Gina Lloyd Brian LockhartJean Lorch Shelley MarshMary Anne Marquez Jon Miller Lindy MoffettAnna & Rigo Nava Laurie Nitido Peter Packard Phil Parks Nelson Payne Laura Pendleton-Miller Tim & Laurel Pennick Pima CC Women’s TeamDana Pineda Vanessa RadfordAnnabel & Grif Ratley Margie Ray

Stacy RennerNancy Richmond Tom Romance Samantha Ruth Tom Ryan Frank Ross Tanis & Rob SalantGretchen Schantz Roberto SergiKaren Shevin Gene Siegel Val Smith Sharon SteehlerDorothy Steele Nancy & Peter Strong Diane & Ian Stuart Gavin StuartMatt Stuart Eileen Taxe-Levine UA Men’s Tennis TeamDavid WahtoBill Wallin

To our volunteers ... Thank you!

Are you interested in volunteering? Email Dian Jazynka at tctpvolunteers@gmail.com

CONTRIBUTE NOW. GO TO WWW.TCTPFORKIDS.ORG

Last year 60% of our budget was funded by YOU, our caring supporters, and this year is no different. We truly appreciate your past support and hope you will make a gift this holiday season to support the youth in our programs. Your contribution enables Tucson’s children to develop confidence, build positive adult/child relationships, and learn a lifelong, athletic skill that will provide them with many hours of fun on the tennis court.

Secure credit card contributions may be made on our website, www.tctpforkids.org or send your check to:TCTPPO Box 65916Tucson, AZ 85728

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On September 10, volunteers and coaches gathered for this year’s TCTP Training Workshop at TRC. Jessica Curley led the group by examining and executing the in-school and graduation lesson plans. We had both old and new volunteers participating this year who were markedly inquisitive, super enthusiastic, and mischievously playful. Everyone had a wonderful time and remarked on what a fabulous way to begin the 2016-2017 TCTP program year!!! We are thrilled to have such an accomplished and talented group of volunteers.

Volunteer Training Session

Volunteers attend USTA Coaches Workshop in April