Sip, Serve & Celebrate Benefits the Portland After School Tennis and Education Program

Portland, November 11th. In Grand Slam fashion, the  Portland After School Tennis & Education  Sip, Serve & Celebrate benefit was sold out! Danice Brown, the Program Director was joined by Justin Gimelstob, 1998 Australian Open and French Open mixed doubles winner, and Judy Ma, Event Planner. (Photo Credit, Mariel Klein)

Vicky and Chris ElsenbachVicky and Chris Elsenbach

Vicky and Chris Elsenbach

Justin Gimelstob, the former ATP tour pro and Tennis Channel broadcaster made a special trip to Portland to be a part of this event.  Sheila Hamilton, from Kink FM radio, was the emcee and hit around on a mini court with the students. The benefit raised $132,000.

Demo match with KINKs Sheila HamiltonDemo match with KINKs Sheila Hamilton

Demo match with KINKs Sheila Hamilton

 

W. Glen Boyd and Tiffany Boyd

 

Tennis players, Ristem, Natisha and Miguel

Tony and Sherryl Reser

Laura Rossi, Gina Clementi, Dan Margolin, Shawn Menashe, Gretchen Matthey

 

Libations included a Grey Goose Vodka Martini Lounge along with wine tasting from Zanzibar Cellars and Majestic Fine Wines and Brews from Widmer.

Carol Briggs, Jim Petrusich, Wendy Hill, Dana Petrusich, David Hill

Brian Marcinek, Malissa Marcinek, Katrine Johannessen, Nick Ehlen

Lisa Gangelhoff, Todd, Gagelhoff, Heidi Kehm, Brad Kehm

The event was sold out

From the Portland After-School Tennis & Education, Inc.:

We are a non-profit youth development organization for k-12th grade students. Our year around program creates effective partnerships with families, schools and volunteers to achieve academic and athletic success. Through one-on-one tutoring, tennis lessons, direct instruction, a strong emphasis on nutrition/fitness and parent education our program develops strong student athletes and prepares them for a productive future.

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Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.

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