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Posted on: Friday, March 25, 2011
March 2011
USPTA e-news
| USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 5 • Issue 2 |
  March 2011 |
In this issue...
 Know your benefits – Update your spring wardrobe at discount prices on Nike tennis clothing and footwear from Fromuth
Look for specials and shop by logging on here.
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Proposed slate of 2011-2013 national Board
The national Nominating Committee has completed its task and proudly submits the following slate for the 2011-2013 USPTA national Board of Directors.
President - Randy Mattingley
First vice president - Jack Groppel
Vice presidents - Mark Fairchilds, Chuck Gill, Jim Loehr, Bunny Bruning, Bill Mountford
Past president - Tom Daglis
Additional nominations may be made by the general membership and submitted in writing to the CEO by 5 p.m., Central time, May 4. In order for a new candidate to be added to the ballot, he or she must be nominated by at least 120 members. See USPTA Bylaws, Article VII, Section 3. Only one nominee per office will be added to the slate. |
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 USPTA accepting nominations for annual national awards
Click here for details on how to nominate yourself or some other deserving professional.
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Join the click!
More than 5,300 people like the USPTA Facebook page. Join us for member news, tips, drills and more. http://www.facebook.com/USPTA.Official Also, the following USPTA divisions also have pages:
If your division isn't listed, tell your division president to contact Julie Myers at julie.myers@uspta.org about making your page active.
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 The March issue of ADDvantage is online
Inside this issue:
Click the magazine cover to the right to explore the magazine's website. |
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 USPTA members raise more than $5 million for charity in 2010
For details about Lessons for Life and USPTA fundraising, click here.
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We want to recognize USPTA's women members
March is Women's History Month. USPTA women: Send us your brags! If you've won an award, gotten a new job or have been featured in your local newspaper, send us a link so we can share it with the world via Facebook.
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 2011 Membership Directory online
This member-only benefit has been updated with 2010 awards, tournament results and more.
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Accept the One-Clinic Challenge in 2011
 Make a difference through tennis.
Click here to read about how you can fight childhood obesity with a Tennis Across America clinic. |
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 Save the date!
Sept. 19-24, 2011
Plan now to attend the World Conference on Tennis and stay at the wonderful Saddlebrook Resort near Tampa, Fla. Check USPTA's home page in the spring for more details.
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 New season of "On Court with USPTA" streaming on USPTA.TV
- February 28 – March 7 – "Footwork Solutions Part 2 – Moving Backward and Forward"
- March 7 – March 14 – " Footwork Solutions Part 3 – Net Game"
- March 14 – March 21 – "Macci's Top Five Technical Drills"
- March 23 – March 28 – "Macci's Top Five Movement Drills"
Visit www.oncourtwithuspta.com for information. Visit USPTA.TV for promos on upcoming episodes and more.
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Sign up for a premium subscription to TennisResources.com and receive a free pack of HEAD FXP string
USPTA members receive the basic package free. Members can receive the premium package for $12 quarterly or $36 annually. |
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Don't forget about the following benefits and special programs available exclusively to USPTA members! |
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String-a-Mile
 String-a-Mile
with HEAD and win a trip to London and the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals!
Click here for details. |
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 USPTA Technology Tools
Visit this interactive map for career-enhancing resources, including fun and informative websites.
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 Order $4 USPTA T-shirts for your event!
Click on the T-shirts to order.
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Find the right health plan for you – with help from USPTA
Search available major medical and discount dental plans online. Receive discounts on prescriptions with the RX card. Start your search at the following link: Insurance
For assistance, call toll free 877-236-7444, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.  
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No-risk sunglasses program
 Pop-A-Shop is offered by SportStarProSales, in conjunction with Bollé and Serengeti brands. It is designed for small and seasonal retailers. Click here for details.
Order your own sunglasses here
Shop at http://sportstarprosales.com. User group is USPTA and passcode is 20085250.
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Get rental car discounts through Avis and Enterprise
Visit Avis and enter the USPTA Corporate Awards AWD No. U353920 or call 800-831-8000. Visit Enterprise and enter USPTA account number L060268 and password USP.
 
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FREE USPTA resources
We have developed many USPTA resources that you can download and use free of charge. Please click on the links below to download these resources.
Another free resource – USPTA Career Center
Also, remember to go to www.uspta.com, log in to the members-only section and check out the USPTA Career Center. We have incorporated a large assortment of job search and PR tools to enhance the success of your job search or daily operations. Please let us know how you like these benefits and what else we can do to assist you in your career.
Free online lesson planner
Go to planner.uspta.com, log in and start planning your next lesson or team practice. First-time users will need to register. You may also access this benefit in the members-only area through "Career center," and then "Teaching tools." |
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Coachesresource.uspta.com
Look here for tips, drills, articles and more. Click the yellow USPTA button to go to the member login page. After logging in, click on "What's new" in the menu to see new items.
Tennisresources.com
Educational and instructional videos, articles, audio instruction, drill diagrams, interviews, chart templates and more in one site. It's a great resource for tennis-teaching pros, coaches and tennis players of all levels. Basic access is free to USPTA members. Premium subscriptions are available to members at a reduced rate. Nonmembers may also subscribe.
Tennis-health.com
Interactive website that details the health benefits of tennis. Users are encouraged to track their tennis exercise and weight. Sign up and encourage your members to do the same. |
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