USTA Eastern Long Island Region
Dinner, and is always eager to participate in every aspect of promoting the game of tennis. She has also assisted the Long Island Competitive Training Center program. Rubin received this award for continuing to work to promote the game of tennis, not only for her own children (now ages 15 and 20), but for all children.
all of our local heroes who have accomplished so much both on and off the tennis courts. This year’s dinner will have many new elements, including an exciting “Fiesta” theme. Please make plans to attend to cheer on your local award winners and celebrate tennis on Long Island.
USTA Eastern Long Island Corporate Fundraiser: Helping U.S. veterans and their families
Photo credit: Melanie Rubin
Tournament Director of the Year Annalies Karp of Floral Park, N.Y. (pictured here in the middle with USTA Eastern Long Island President Daniel Burgess, left, and Grievance Committee Chair Ed Wolfarth, right) has been involved in tennis as a tournament director for many years. She is president emeritus of the USTA Eastern Long Island Regional Board. Karp started running tournaments in 1980 and has loved every minute of it. “Working with kids keeps you young and young spirited,” said Karp. “I have volunteered for the Eastern Section almost as long as I have directed tournaments.”
Let’s get ready to party! Mark your calendars and save the date for Wednesday, May 9, as the USTA Eastern Long Island Regional has announced that its 22nd Annual Regional Awards Dinner will take place at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. The event will include the annual awards reception honoring 54
Photo credit: Melanie Rubin
This past December, USTA Eastern Long Island teamed up with the United Way of Long Island to hold its first Corporate Tennis Challenge Fundraiser, featuring teams from across the region. The event raised $2,500 to create tennis programming for families of returning military veterans, through the United Way of Long Island’s Military Family Assistance Project. Pictured here, USTA Eastern Long Island President Daniel Burgess (center), presented a check to Craig Fligstein (left), vice president of Community Impact, United Way of Long Island, and secretary/treasurer for USTA Eastern Long Island; and Theresa Regnante (right), president and chief executive officer of the United Way of Long Island.
Long Island Tennis Magazine • March/April 2012 • LITennisMag.com