In 2008, Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation (MATEF) continued its outstanding camper program at our five partner camps including 4 Star Tennis Academy on the University of Virginia campus, City of Roanoke Parks & Recreation, Regency Sport & Health Club in McLean, VA, Junior Tennis Training Center (JTTC) in College Park, MD, and the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg. Board Members Suzy Kelly and Chris Tran coordinated more than 200 campers, most ever in MATEF history and five times the number of campers just four years ago.  Since 1992, MATEF has provided camp experiences for more than 1,200 at-risk youth ages 13 to 18. We are actively seeking tennis and education partner camps in Baltimore, the Eastern Shore and the Hampton Roads areas.

The Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame induction dinner netted a record-setting $40,000 for the Mid-Atlantic Tennis and Education Foundation’s summer tennis camp programs, which has provided funding for more than 1,200 youths.

Former District of Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, USA Fed Cup and Olympic Captain Zina Garrison, and USTA Chairman and President Jane Brown-Grimes were among the VIP guests at the sold-out gala of 230 attendees. Emcee Elise Burgin, a 2003 Mid-Atlantic Hall of Fame member, introduced the inductees.

Keep your eye on the ball,

Robb Bunnen

2008 MATEF President