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KIDS TENNIS FOUNDATION

Suite 206, 620 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

TEL: (03) 9510 9165 FAX: (03) 9510 9166

Email: [email protected]

Chairman: Paul McNamee AM

President: Eric Campbell

Chief Executive Officer: Susie Norton

National Co-ordinator: Jody Costantino

Board Members: Victor Eke Joshua Frydenberg MP Susie Norton

The Park Hyatt certainly looked “Simply Irresistible” for the special milestone 30th Anniversary KTF Gala on 13 October, thanks to the generosity of LOUISE HIGGINS & FUNCTION ACCESSORIES. To set the scene Louie & The Party Boyz wowed guests with their rendition of the famous Robert Palmer hit of 1988 with the gorgeous dancers adding that “Simply Irresistible” touch. John Deeks was fantastic as MC ensuring that the night ran smoothly and, given that the night was jam packed full of fun, fundraising and entertainment, no mean feat!

Thanks to the sponsorship of ABBE CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PACKAGING, the fabulous Louie & the Party Boyz continued to entertain the enthusiastic crowd, with a packed dance floor at every opportunity. What a band! To help guests better understand the purpose of Kids Tennis Foundation and to set the scene for a successful fund-raising evening, guests were shown “The Story of KTF”,

which was produced at no cost by the wonderful SEVEN NETWORK. And, what a reaction with many commenting on the wonderful achievements of KTF over the past 34 years and the exciting Ken Rosewall Regional Project. And how special that “Rafa” aka Elliott Loney made a special guest appearance to help launch the new KTF GOLD MEDAL SUPPORTER campaign. With KTF Founder & Chairman as Guest Interviewer, what an insight into the tennis scene! Even “Bruce McAvaney” was there to have a chat with tennis gun Thanasi Kokkinakis, who, along with young tennis ace Storm Sanders, presented gold medals to Valda Walsh (REIV) and Julie & Daniel O’Sullivan (Abbe Corrugated) in particular.

The Main Auction was an exciting part of the evening with truly amazing items on offer. Milo Rasinac from Nelson Alexander (Essendon) did a great job as auctioneer, generating lots of excitement and enthusiasm which resulted in fantastic amounts being realized for the

30TH ANNIVERSARY KTF GALA

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3AW Advertising Package, SEALY Posturepedic Queen Bed Ensemble, Cocktail Party for 20 at the SOFITEL MELBOURNE ON COLLINS, Dining for 10 at DE BORTOLI in the Yarra Valley with transport provided by WILD WOMBAT WINERY TOURS, Golfing Experience at VICTORIA GLUF CLUB organized by IAIN FINDLAY, NRL PREMIERS 2017 MELBOURNE STORM signed jumper, SOFITEL HOTELS & RESORTS Bora Bora Tahiti Accommodation, Table for 10 at The Footy Show 2018 from MCGUIRE MEDIA and finally, 10% Share in 2 year old filly “Emmy Awards” from OTI RACING & BLOODSTOCK. What wonderful supporters!

A great array of fantastic items and prizes were also on offer in the Silent Auction and Grand Raffle, including extremely generous donations from Alcaston Gallery, Amandarine Jewellery, Antipodes Beauty, Antler Luggage, B&C Magnetic Marketing, 230 Boutique/Chapter One, Carbone Master Tailors, Crown Metropol, Decjuba, Endota Spa Flinders Lane & Bourke Street, Essendon Football Club, Fila, Flower Drum, Geoff & Hal Salter, Global Fitness & Leisure, Il Duca Ristorante, Independent Cement & Lime P/L, Jaspa Herington, Joan Cubbin, Mahjong Restaurant, Malouf’s Zum Zum, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Maxwell & Williams, Palace Cinemas, Melbourne Victory FC, Montsalvat, National Sports Museum, Nowlan Fashion Agency, Park Hyatt, Peter & Sandra Gillooly, Rhonda Thatcher, Ryobi, Tennis Australia, The Melbourne Dentist, The Plastic Man, Tony & Joe Bongiorno, Vintage Rose, Wine Tours Victoria, Yonex and Zoe Walsh.

The generous support of DE BORTOLI WINES & LION AUSTRALIA certainly helped “loosen the purse strings”, of TOMORROW AGENCY who designed and produced the fabulous invitations and programmes, of COMPLETE COLOUR PRINTING for the printing of same ensured that this function was not only truly a social success but also definitely a financial one. Special thanks to the members of the Kids Tennis Foundation Social Committee namely Jane Anderson, Joan Cubbin (NSW), Louise Higgins, Lesley McNamee, Judy Norton, Mandy Nowlan, Sarah Nowlan, Julie O’Sullivan and Gianna Trovato not only for their dedication and commitment prior to and on the night but also for their wonderful support with the many donations for the auction and raffle, to Jody Costantino and her wonderfully efficient helpers on the night, to Elena O’Brien for her technical help in the weeks prior to the Gala and on the night, to photographer Cathy O’Reilly and to all those wonderful people who organised tables. How lucky is Kids Tennis Foundation to have such fantastic support from so many wonderful and very generous organizations, companies and individuals!

As a result of funds raised, Kids Tennis Foundation will be able to continue to provide coaching programs on a regular weekly basis for many, many disadvantaged children throughout Australia, and, in the process, the boost to their self-esteem and self-confidence the important end result. There is a big short fall between the funding received and what it costs to run all the KTF programs, hence these fund raising events are extremely important. SINCERE THANKS TO ALL.

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Mikey De Courtney Feeney, a passionate Tennis Player, Fan and Coach to underprivileged kids in Sydney, tragically passed away recently at the age of 31. Mikey worked with The Mitchellake Group in their Sydney operations and on behalf of the business and his colleagues, we wanted to provide an annual contribution to the Kids Tennis Foundation of $2,500 to honour Mikey and to contribute to the strong passion Mikey had in his life around Tennis and his commitment to Kids Tennis Coaching in particular.

Kyle McGinty Group Manager Talent & Culture, The Mitchellake Group

Kids Tennis Foundation would like to thank The Mitchellake Group for this wonderful gesture. Mikey must have been one truly remarkable person, obviously adored by family and friends and his fantastic work colleagues. What a wonderful way to honour Mikey and, at the same time, help underprivileged kids through KTF programs as a result of this generous donation from The Mitchellake Group. What a legacy!

KIDS TENNIS FOUNDATION HAS JUST TURNED 34!To celebrate and help ensure the future of KTF, the “GOLD MEDAL SUPPORTER” Campaign was launched at the special 30th Anniversary KTF Gala.

Among the first to commit to this fundraiser were Valda Walsh AM, on behalf of the REIV Charitable Foundation and Julie O’Sullivan along with son Daniel, on behalf of Abbe Corrugated Cardboard Packaging. These wonderful supporters were presented with their Gold Medal and a superb bottle of French Champagne beautifully presented in a gold box of course!!!

Valda has been in real estate for more than 50 years and has been the recipient of many, many awards the most recent being an AM for her services to real estate and charitable causes. The REIV has the support and involvement of REIV Members. As a team, they make a difference to the lives of many, in this case the lives of children in KTF programs. Julie O’Sullivan has been on the KTF Social Committee for 20 years. Julie and her family have been incredible, generous supporters of KTF this entire time though their company, Abbe Corrugated Cardboard Packaging. Can’t thank you enough.

SINCERE THANKS TO REIV CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND ABBE CORRUGATED CARDBOARD PACKAGING FOR KICK STARTING THIS CAMPAIGN.

EACH GOLD MEDAL SUPPORTER’S DONATION OF $5,000 • IS FULLY TAX DEDUCTIBLE • PROVIDES COACHING FOR AN EXTRA 200 UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN ACROSS THE YEAR. • PUTS MANY MORE “SMILES ON FACES” NOT TO MENTION THE HUGE BOOST TO THE SELF-ESTEEM

& SELF –CONFIDENCE OF THESE DISADVANTAGED KIDS. • PROVIDES A RECREATIONAL OUTLET, NOT NORMALLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN KTF PROGRAMS. • ASSISTS IN PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH REGULAR ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN

KIDS TENNIS FOUNDATION PROGRAMS. • ASSISTS IN FOSTERING PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SKILLS • ASSISTS IN FOSTERING TOLERANCE AND CO-OPERATION BETWEEN CHILDREN

OF MANY VARIED NATIONALITIES AND CULTURES. • WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED IN KTF NEWSLETTERS AND ON THE KTF WEBSITE

WE WOULD LIKE TO REACH MANY MORE UNDERPRIVILEGED KIDS.BECOME A GOLD MEDAL SUPPORTER NOW. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL SUSIE TO DISCUSS. YOU WILL RECEIVE A GOLD MEDAL TOO!

* And, as a lover of tennis and a supporter of Kids Tennis Foundation, we respectfully suggest that you might consider a small bequest in your will for the ongoing benefit to our underpriveleded kids,

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MICHAEL

“MIKEY” DE COURTNEY FEENEY

“GOLD MEDAL SUPPORTER” CAMPAIGN



KTF programs continue to be conducted in many regional areas around Australia, giving many more underprivileged children the opportunity to “pick up a racquet and have a hit” for the first time in their lives, thanks to the Ken Rosewall Regional Project.

KEN ROSEWALL REGIONAL PROJECT

NEWBOROUGH EAST PRIMARY SCHOOLNewborough East Primary has had the pleasure to participate in the Kids Tennis Foundation program as part of the Ken Rosewall Regional Project. Andrew Peavey runs an excellent program that is extremely engaging for the students and the staff. He sets lessons and activities that allow for a wide range of skill levels and the students enjoy the challenges that he offers. He quickly establishes an excellent rapport with the students and the kids look forward to the sessions. As a PE teacher I have seen the students bring the skills learned to my classes and I am easily able to build on these and assist the kids in transferring these to similar sports. I have also noticed a positive impact on the staff attending his sessions. It has been great to see them participate with the students and develop their own skills not only in the sport, but in how to approach the teaching of a sport.I hope to participate in the program again as I believe it provides excellent opportunities for our students.Mike PullarPE Teacher

BENDIGO VIOLET STREET PRIMARY SCHOOLThe tennis program was fantastic. Bree was an exceptional teacher who developed a great rapport with the students.It was a fantastic opportunity for our students to participate in tennis skills. The students would eagerly look forward to each Monday afternoon, walking down to the local court and participating in Tennis.It was great for their self-esteem and self-confidence and it also improved their social skills.Most of these students would not have the opportunity to play Tennis especially on a real tennis court so it was a great opportunity for them.A big thanks to Steve, Susie and Bree…..we would love to be included in the Ken Rosewell Regional Project next year if able.Emma Grant PE Teacher & Sport Coordinator

KANGAROO FLAT PRIMARY SCHOOLThe opportunity for our low-socioeconomic students to have access to fantastic coaches is something beyond everyday academic learning. The students thoroughly enjoyed a physical activity that majority would not otherwise get the opportunity to participate in.Taking part in these tennis sessions assists our school in developing the whole-child by challenging their tolerance, their resilience and displaying respect for their coach.Travis ColleySports Co-ordinator/P.E. Teacher

KRRP IN VICTORIA



ST JOSEPH’S, GAYNDAHWith the support of Mr Kevin Banner we have enjoyed a range of tennis based activities throughout Term 4. The students are always engaged and enthused to be involved in each of the activities. We value the opportunity to support tennis in our community and Kevin has become a solid foundation from which we can learn and grow a passion for the sport. We value the support provided by Kids Tennis Foundation to make this opportunity availableAmy Glisson

KANDANGA STATE SCHOOL Kandanga State School recently hosted a 10 week Hot Shots Tennis Program with Gympie and District Tennis Association Coach Brett Cottrill thanks to Kids Tennis Foundation. The students enjoyed the experiences and will now be able to play at lunch times using the skills gained over the length of the program. The principal Mr Warwick Lucht was very supportive of the program and commented: “It is great to see the students able to challenge each other in a fun environment. The students are all keen to continue playing tennis and improving their skills and having fun, as you can see in these photos.”

KRRP IN QUEENSLAND

NORTHAMPTON DHSRecently children from Northampton DHS participated in a KTF program thanks to the implementation of the Ken Rosewell Regional Project.This was a much needed boost to our children to be able to have a specialist sports coach teach them the sport of tennis. Colin Thompson (coach) was fantastic, he was enthusiastic and keen and knowledgeable and was able to get even our most reluctant students to get up and have a go. We had three classes participating and it was great to see the children so keen to have a go that they would line up ready to start well before their recess or lunch had finished!Paul Luxton

OUR LADY OF MT CARMEL SCHOOLWe were lucky enough to have coach Nick from Batavia Tennis Coaching come to our school for the program and he was fantastic. He was always prepared with fun, energetic, age appropriate activities for each of the classes.The students all remained engaged in the lessons and looked forward to them each week. I saw improvement in the skills of the students especially those who had never had the chance to participate in tennis lessons before. It also provided me with useful ideas on how to incorporate the tennis skills into little games and activities. We were all very thankful for the chance to receive the lessons and greatly appreciated the time put in by Coach Nick and Coach Colin Thompson in organising and implementing them. We would highly recommend this great program.Thanks for the opportunity KTF!Tracey Messina

KRRP IN WA



AND YET MORE WONDERFUL FEEDBACK….ALBANVALE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Tuan has been conducting the Kids Tennis Foundation program at Albanvale P.S this year. We have rotated the program between the grades 3 to 6 so a total of 146 students have been able to access the program. The students have loved the program. They look forward to it each week and are disappointed when their designated lessons are finished. Tuan is such a dedicated teacher and the students love his approach and attitude..he even arrives earlier during recess to engage with the students and to play games with them. Tuan has been able to boost their enthusiasm, self-esteem, self-confidence and be able to improve their skill development during this program.

I thank you for the program which has provided our students with the opportunity to receive professional coaching they would not be able to receive otherwise. In addition, through this program I have a student who now has taken up professional lessons outside of school hours.

Thanks again for providing this program for the students at Albanvale P.S

Andrea Kwong Teacher

FROM STUDENTS AT ALBANVALE P.S.…..

I really liked the tennis lessons because they were fun and engaging. I also liked the instructor because he was very supportive.

Ha-Vy Gr 6

I liked the tennis lessons because it has helped me develop some skills and how to play. Tuan was really encouraging and supportive and was able to make the lesson fun.

Grace Gr 5/6T

Tennis was a great experience and it was a good way of learning how to collaborate. Tennis helped our school in many ways, such as learning, being active, responsibility and more. I really liked and enjoyed the tennis program. Tuan was a really supportive coach and demonstrated skills really well. I learnt how to hit a tennis ball with the racquet properly as well.

I personally really enjoyed it. It was extremely fun and I’m thankful that we had this free opportunity. Our coach was really supportive and he taught me the basics and skills for tennis.

Jovillia Gr 5/6T

I think I have learnt lots about tennis and it is so much fun and every week I cannot wait for Tuan to come.

Sasho Gr 3/4

Dear Tuan,

Thank you for coming to Albanvale P.S. We appreciate the things you did for us in tennis. You are such a helpful man. You are the best tennis coach I ever had.

Enalisha Gr 3/4

I loved tennis because Tuan showed me how to hit the ball!

Malakai Gr 3/4



A WONDERFUL PARTNERSHIP INDEED!It is with much regret, but sincere thanks, that Kids Tennis Foundation farewells BUNNINGS as a truly wonderful supporter of Kids Tennis Foundation for the last 6 years. During this time BUNNINGS partnered with VICTA for the first 3 years and then with RYOBI for the last 3 years to jointly support Kids Tennis Foundation. BUNNINGS originally agreed to sponsor Kids Tennis Foundation back in 2012 for an initial term of three years and in 2015 committed for yet another three years. During this six year partnership, Kids Tennis Foundation was proud to promote and extol the virtues of such a great company. BUNNINGS is the leading retailer of home improvement and outdoor living products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry.Operating from a network of large warehouse stores, smaller format stores, trade centres and frame and truss sites, BUNNINGS caters for consumer and commercial customers.BUNNINGS is a trusted household name in Australia and New Zealand and is owned by Wesfarmers Limited – a major Australian public company.RYOBI is one of the world’s largest and most innovative power tool companies.RYOBI specialises in pro-featured power tools and outdoor products truly affordable.RYOBI is the choice for millions of homeowners and professionals.In Australia and New Zealand, RYOBI TOOLS are sold exclusively by Bunnings Warehouse.

From everyone at Kids Tennis Foundation, in particular, the thousands of financially and socially disadvantaged children who have benefitted from KTF programs because of the contribution of BUNNINGS and suppliers, VICTA and RYOBI, SINCERE THANKS

KIDS TENNIS FOUNDATION WOULD LIKE TO WISH YOU ALL A

AND MAY 2018 BE ALL YOU WISH IT TO BE!

VERY HAPPYChristmas

THANK YOU, THANK YOU

For your generosity and support of KTF, thank you… to National Sponsors, BUNNINGS, RYOBI,

TENNIS AUSTRALIA & TOMORROW AGENCY,to KRRP Sponsors, CQS, YULGILBAR FOUNDATION &

INTERNATIONAL CLUB PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION and tomany, many Tennis Clubs, Companies & Individuals.

For your dedication & commitment, thank you…to the KTF Board, KTF Social Committee, KTF Administrators

and Coaches.

For your enthusiasm and co-operation, thank you…to the Principals and Staff at schools where KTF programs are

conducted...

And, for those smiles, thank you…to the Students in KTF programs... they say it all!!!!



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