Newsletter - United States Professional Tennis Association

60 Years of USPTA Service
Ted Withall with grandson, J J McDonough
Men’s 55s Player
Gewan Maharaj
Men’s 35s Player
Kamil Kuchta
The Florida Division was proudly represented by over
150 attendees at the World Conference at Saddlebrook!
Thanks to all attending for taking advantage of this
exceptional educational and networking opportunity.
During the Awards Breakfast, Florida was recogized in
second place for Division Growth – Greatest number of
new members.
Individual honors went to:
Derrick Barnett, General Manager of BallenIsles
Country Club - Facility Manager (Large); Ben Rakusin -
George Bacso Tester; Ira Peskowitz - Diversity; Robin
Keener - Women’s 35 Player; Kam Kuchta - Men’s 35
Player and Gewan Maharaj - Men’s 55 player. The room
erupted in applause in appreciation for Ted Withall’s 60
years of service. The division has been fortunate to
benefit from his long-term leadership and expertise.
The division also excelled on court by sweeping
the Southern division to be crowned victors of the
International Team Championships. Congratulations
to Samantha Ardenfriend for winning the National
Feeding Shootout competition and finalists Jeff Diggs,
Mike Lawver and Mark Palus.
Special thank you to Welch Tennis Courts for hosting
our Division Party. The stormy weather could not
dampen Florida Division spirit! George and Karen
Todd and Dave Moseley kept the good food,
conversation and camaraderie flowing. The division
party is always a highlight of the World Conference
thoroughly enjoyed by our members!
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