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Adams, DiGiacomo, Ingersole, McEvoy to Be Inducted into Eastern Hall of Fame

Thursday, May 7th, 2015

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (PRWEB) January 27, 2015

The Junior Tennis Foundation (JTF) will recognize four integral members of the tennis community on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 7 p.m. during the 28th Annual Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame celebration at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y.

The four individuals who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame are: Katrina Adams, USTA president and a former WTA professional player who ranked as high as No. 67 in singles and No. 8 in doubles; Mel DiGiacomo, a professional photographer who has had photographs published in Sports Illustrated and Tennis Week, among others, and has photographed at the US Open for several years; Bob Ingersole, tennis director at The West Side Tennis Club in Forest Hills, N.Y. and president of JTF and Victoria Rogers McEvoy, a former Eastern junior player who was nationally ranked in the womens top ten for two years and is a recent gold ball winner.

Proceeds from the celebration will benefit JTF, which provides scholarships and grants for junior and adaptive tennis players throughout the Eastern Section. At the event, two junior players will receive David N. Dinkins Scholarship Awards for their accomplishments both athletically and academically.

This year we have four incredibly accomplished, deserving inductees who have made significant contributions to Eastern tennis, Dick Scheer, Eastern Hall of Fame selection committee chairman said. They will join an impressive group of prior inductees who have also made lasting contributions to the game of tennis.

Since its inception in 1979, JTF has provided more than $ 2 million for programs and scholarships in the Eastern Section.

The Junior Tennis Foundation has been an important supporter of USTA Eastern’s junior players and programs, Gerry Cuva, president of USTA Eastern said. The Hall of Fame celebration is a great way to thank the organization for all it has given to the sport.

Registration for the event will be online soon. For additional information, email jtf(at)eastern.usta(dot)com or call 914-697-2386.

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The Junior Tennis Foundation (JTF) was incorporated in 1979 as a nonprofit organization to raise funds for junior tennis and for adaptive tennis within the Eastern Section. The volunteer Board of Directors includes tennis dignitaries and patrons who love the game and support making it available to all. Nine volunteers have served as president. Over two million dollars have been granted to worthy programs and scholarships to junior players since the inception of the Foundation.

The USTA Eastern Section, based in White Plains, N.Y., is a not-for-profit community service organization whose mission is to promote and develop the growth of tennis. The section encompasses all of New York State, Northern New Jersey and Greenwich, Conn. It is one of 17 geographic sections of the United States Tennis Association, the governing body of tennis in the United States, and supports more than 49,000 members. The section also establishes and maintains rules of fair play, high standards of sportsmanship and represents, in its jurisdiction, the programs and policies of the USTA. More information about the USTA Eastern Section is available by visiting http://www.eastern.usta.com.







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Two New Tellico Village Amenities Break Ground in Eastern Tennessee

Saturday, April 19th, 2014


Knoxville, Tennessee (PRWEB) April 03, 2014

Americas fastest growing sport is blazing the trails in Eastern Tennessee. Pickleball has been around since the mid 1960s and is popular with todays Baby Boomers because its physically easier than tennis and is more social. Players can easily talk with each other because of being closer to the net.

Keeping up with demands, eight lighted Pickleball courts are under construction at the Tellico Village Wellness Center. The Pickleball Club membership has grown quickly at Tellico Village, one of the best master-planned communities in Eastern Tennessee. In just five years, there are 350 Pickleball Club members with a waiting list to join the club. The Wellness Center land parcel is huge and has plenty of elbow room for new Tellico Village amenities. The proposed site plan includes 4 more Pickleball courts, 2 more tennis courts, an outdoor amphitheater, outdoor infinity edge pool, community gardens and Performing Arts Theater.

The new 4,000 square foot open-air pavilion at the Toqua golf course is staked out and will be completed by the early summer of 2014 according to Tellico Village. Bulldozers will be on the scene as early as next week. The pavilion is strategically located to capture the dramatic views of the 9th and 18th hole of the Toqua golf course. The renderings show covered dining, a sports bar, fireplace and a cozy outdoor living room. Long term plans at the Toqua golf course include a new golf clubhouse. The nearby Chota Recreational Center looked great with new modern paint colors, a new roof, new landscaping and new entry way to the outdoor pool deck.

All the new Tellico Village amenities were budgeted for, monies to be disbursed from reserves, and are being paid for without any new bank debt or special assessments per Tellico Village. In fact, Tellico Village has the lowest debt level of the last seven years and has the strongest reserve levels in seven years, a testament to Tellico Villages fiscally smart and frugal Board of Directors.

Real Estate Scorecard toured the Tellico Village Senior Living facility which is owned by Five Star Senior Living. The 87,000 square foot facility provides 24-hour nursing, assisted living and memory / Alzheimers care. Residents have the choice of independent living in one of 21 duplex homes or 40 studio apartments in the main facility. Expansion is planned adding 20 studio apartments and 30+ independent living duplex homes adjacent to the facility. Ground breaking is set for the summer of 2014.

The best master-planned community in Eastern Tennessee is a trendsetter when it comes to communication. Real Estate Scorecard met with NextDoor.com during the visit to learn about the private social network established at Tellico Village just over a year ago. Property owners can quickly get the word out about a break-in, organize a Neighborhood Watch Group, track down a trustworthy babysitter, find out who does the best paint job in town, ask for help keeping an eye out for a lost dog, or find a new home for an outgrown bike on the NextDoor network. Tellico Village also has its own private television channel (Channel 3) keeping Villagers informed and through Tell-E-Gram and Tell-Events newsletters.

The Tellico Villagers are pretty amazing group of folks who have had a dramatic impact on the local Loudon and Monroe County community. The word no is not typically in a Villagers vocabulary. We met with Shauna Oden of Habitat for Humanity, Tom Peck of Good Sheppard, Karen Bowdle of the Good Samaritan Center of Loudon County, Chris Evans-Longmire of Kids First Child Advocacy Center and Lynn Petr of STAR during our visit. These folks came out on a Sunday night to share with Real Estate Scorecard in depth, the involvement Tellico Villagers have in their organizations.

The common thread Real Estate Scorecard heard is that these non-profits truly believe they wouldnt be where they are today without Tellico Villagers. Through over 150,000 volunteer hours, fund raising efforts and by direct contributions. In fact, several of the organizations were started by Tellico Villagers. To give readers an idea of what these non-profits have accomplished and their impact each year:

LOUDON COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY – Hit a milestone on March 23, 2014 completing its 100th home. The organization has helped over 35,000 families since 1992. Loudon County Habitat for Humanity builds approximately 8 homes per year helping Loudon County families.

GOOD SHEPPARD CENTER OF MONROE COUNTY – Started in 1993, Good Sheppard provides food and clothing to over 2,500 people each month without financial assistance from the federal government. 80-90% of the volunteers are Tellico Villagers.

GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER OF LOUDON COUNTY – Founded in 1997, Good Samaritan is private non-profit assistance ministry serving the emergency needs of over 16,000 people in Loudon County. Assistance includes food, medical and dental care, clothing vouchers, and help with utility bills. Good Samaritan has over 200 volunteers and 60-75% are Tellico Villagers.

KIDS FIRST CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER – Founded in 2002 by three Tellico Villagers, Kids First CAC provided services to 300 victims of child abuse last year. The over-whelming majority of the children were victims of sexual abuse with the average victim an 8 year old female. They currently serve 22 schools and 4,750 students through their SCAN Program. Nine out of 12 members of the Board of Directors are Tellico Villagers.

STAR (Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding) – STAR works with individuals starting at age four to seniors with physical, mental and neurological disabilities or those considered at-risk. STAR provided 3,849 lessons for 205 participants in 2012. There are over 400 volunteers at STAR and 30% of them are Tellico Villagers.

Just through these five non-profits, they have positively impacted almost 60,000 struggling families in the local community last year. For too many reasons to list in this short community news update, Real Estate Scorecard was proud to present Tellico Village Real Estate Scorecards 2014 Bliss Award for The Happiest Community of the Year during their visit.

Tellico Village is a unquestionably a benchmark in the real estate industry and is a place buyers must see if they’re searching for the best places to live in the Southeast.

Call Tellico Village direct at 888.287.0676 to schedule a tour and be sure to take advantage of their Discovery Package to experience the lifestyle up close and enjoy the Tellico Village amenities.

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Tellico Village Soon to Celebrate 25 Years of Satisfaction in Eastern Tennessee

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013


Knoxville, Tennessee (PRWEB) November 06, 2013

Real Estate Scorecard salutes Tellico Villages 25th Anniversary to be celebrated next month. The homeowners association (HOA) is excited to show the fellow Villagers their hard work. It is not an easy task to make everyone happy in a community, unless you are a Villager at Tellico Village in Loudon Tennessee.

One of the best Eastern Tennessee lake communities has an amazing homeowners association that manages to meet the needs of all of their residents. From resolving issues for the residents to organizing community celebrations at the exclusive Yacht Club, Tellico Village social clubs and the homeowners association are on the ball and happy to be of service.

As more families and retirees become owners of Loudon real estate, communities rely on their local homeowners associations to represent their residential needs. 50% of the residents are involved with the Tellico Village association and offer representation and provides efficient and organized strategies to ensure the best living situations in Tellico Village. The Tellico Villages homeowners association is comprised of a volunteer Board of Directors, several specialized committees and associate members. The homeowners association connects with the local government about relevant community issues, communicates affairs with residents and helps organize events with the Tellico Village social clubs. The homeowners association also works with the Property Owners Association which provides management of the infrastructure and amenities at Tellico Village.

The homeowners association is also responsible for maintaining a tight ship within the community. Not all Eastern Tennessee lake communities are like Tellico Village. Members of the homeowners association keep track of residential information, organize focus groups and collect resident surveys to ensure community satisfaction. The homeowners association also protects the best interests of Tellico Village. In February 2010, the Liaison Committee was created to help the Tellico Village Association during the construction of the Dam Safety Project. The association and the committee helped prevent adverse impacts against community landscapes and Loudon real estate, property values and ensure a positive working relationship with other groups, subcontractors and other organizations.

The homeowners association at Tellico Village support the Tellico Village social clubs. The homeowners association partners with the Tellico Village Garden Club on their recycling initiatives and environmental awareness efforts. The groups inform residents about the available Public Works Recycling Center or golf cart farm in Kahite and portions of proceeds support the maintenance of the 19 Tellico Village gardens. The homeowners association at Tellico Village does not stop there! The association works with other groups and supports nonprofit campaigns, law enforcement and medical issues concerning the Eastern Tennessee lake communities and stays connected about library and educational projects.

When the work is on pause, the association uses their time to organize special events for Tellico Village members. Along with other parties and activities, the homeowners association is preparing for the Tellico Village Annual Christmas Gala at the stunning, exclusive Yacht Club this year. It is the most wonderful time of the year when residents and members of the Tellico Village homeowners association can celebrate together and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

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North American Title Insurance Co. Adds State Agency Managers in Eastern and Western United States

Saturday, November 16th, 2013


MIAMI, FLA. (PRWEB) November 07, 2013

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) has added Christian Lasher and Meg Mullaney as state agency managers. Each is responsible for expanding the companys agency client base Lasher in Arizona and Colorado, Mullaney in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. NATIC now operates in 34 states and is rapidly expanding.

Christian and Meg both come from the agency side of the title business, which helps them understand the day-to-day and long-term business needs of our current agents as well as those who may be looking at joining our select agency client base, said Geoffrey Ginn, Esq., senior vice president, independent agency for NATIC. Having that experience makes them valuable partners to help those agents build business and differentiate themselves from the competition. They are excellent additions to our independent agency team.

NATIC is a name I have known and trusted, and I am thrilled to have my name associated with the company, said Lasher. I will take what I know and use it to help grow our brand in Arizona and Colorado. Lasher is located in Fort Collins, Colo. He has worked for 12 years in business development and sales in the title industry, as well as in the mortgage loan industry, both in Fort Collins and in Bend, Ore.

Lasher holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Wyoming and worked in sports broadcasting for several years.

Located in Basking Ridge, N.J., Mullaney has worked for nine years in the title industry. It takes a strong entrepreneurial and creative spirit, backed by reliable service, for title agents to develop a trusting relationship with clients, she said. I understand the tremendous effort it takes to develop business, particularly in this difficult market. That perspective helps me work with agents facing those challenges.

Mullaney has a bachelor of arts degree from Hollins College in Roanoke, Va., as well as a mini-MBA in digital marketing from Rutgers University Center for Management Development. Her work experience also includes two years in Hong Kong, marketing travel insurance to travel agents.

About North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC)

North American Title Insurance Co. (NATIC) is a seasoned title insurance underwriter, helping title agents to achieve the goal of true business success for over 50 years. NATIC conducts real estate settlement services in 34 states. NATIC earned the reputation as the underwriter next door, because their decision makers and associates are easy to reach and their processes are quick and straight forward. The NATIC agency application process is fast and transparent for qualified agents. NATIC has a one-hour underwriting response guarantee that is unparalleled in the industry.

NATIC is the largest capitalized company in Peer Group 2, which groups companies with capitalization between $ 25,000,000 and $ 100,000,000 as determined by Kroll Bond Rating Agency, Inc. NATIC is ranked 8th by The Performance of the Title Insurance Underwriters

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