Hello Tennis Ladies,
Our tennis season is quickly winding down. With the change in weather, I am hoping you are still getting some good opportunities to get outside and play some fun tennis. The Challenge Ladders are almost complete, with the last day to play and have it count towards MIGS on September 30th. Don’t forget to report your results quickly so we can have the MIGS final count and be able to announce at the Harvest Moon.
I would like to congratulate the winners of the September Round Robin: A division, Brooke Eby and B division, Alison Upton Lopez. A big “Thank You” to the chairs, Michelle Canar and Heidi Klein for organizing this fun event.
Our last event, the Harvest Moon, will take place on October 3rd from 6-9 pm at River Trails Tennis Center, 2831 Malmo Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. We will play from 6-8pm and then have our business meeting/social afterwards. If you haven’t signed up for the event yet, there is still time. The link is on the website, or you can message me directly if you want to play. You are welcome to just show up for the meeting if you do not want to play.
At the business meeting, we will be voting for the board officers for 2027. We will also have an online link to vote on our website if you are not able to attend the Harvest Moon event. Please review the proposed slate of officers:
President---------------- Wendy Varygiannes
Vice President---------- Kathy Ross
Treasurer----------------- Karen Maloney
Secretary----------------- Dupe Henry
Park District Liaison---- Jess Moyer
Web Coordinator-------- Ann Iremedio
Membership-------------- Colette Lane
Ex Officio------------------ Ellyn Ryan
Ladder Chairs------------ Dupe Henry & Jess Moyer
We will also discuss some possible changes for next year, including modifying/eliminating MIGS and opportunities for more competitive interleague play. We will also celebrate our successes this season: Ladder and MIGS winners, also our amazing volunteers and board members who worked hard to organize our fun tournaments and special events. Lastly, we will celebrate our awesome organization and members. Every one of you brings something special to our group. I want to personally add that it has been a privilege to be your President this season and work with all you amazing people!
I would like to again thank everyone for making Amy’s memorial plaque happen this season - all those who helped contribute, coordinate with PRCW, the Park District and Amy’s family to honor her in this special way. If you haven’t seen the plaque yet, check it out next time you are at Hinkley.
Even though our season officially ends on September 30, and we don’t have the courts at Hinkley reserved in October, Open play can still continue as long as the weather is good. Also, it is a good time to check out River Trails and Tam for indoor playing opportunities.
See you on the courts,
Ellyn Ryan
PRWTA President and on behalf of the board
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