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Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With Serving Winners Gala and Pro-Am Tournament

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the
Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF) has announced
details on its Serving Winners Gala and Pro-Am Tournament, taking
place Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Life Time
Athletic at Peachtree Corners in Norcross, Georgia. The gala, which
is entering its third year, is expanding to include a pro-am tennis
tournament featuring an impressive mix of tennis pros and amateurs,
local celebrities, and corporate sponsors. As a part of the pro-am
festivities, there will also be a kids clinic, showcasing many of the
much-needed contributions AYTEF brings to youth in the community. The
pro-am tournament and kids clinic takes place Saturday, November
9 from 9 to 12 p.m.



"After 10 years, it is exciting to
see the community and our supporters come together to raise funds for
such a worthy foundation," says AYTEF Director of Fundraising,
 Kristina Felton. "Our guests can expect a wonderful
weekend of celebrating and tennis at our host facility, Life Time
Athletic at Peachtree Corners."



Hosted by WSB-TV Channel 2 anchor John
Bachman, the Serving Winners Gala takes place Friday, November 8 from
7 to 10 p.m. and includes dinner, a live and silent auction,
entertainment, and an awards program. Former Atlanta Brave, Brian
Jordan, and The Weather Channel host Paul Goodloe will help present
awards to Serving Winners honorees: The Boys & Girls Club of
Metro Atlanta and Special Pops Tennis Board Member Paula Sumple. The
People's Choice Award, which honors a special female community
leader, teaching professional, team captain or volunteer, will be
announced live during the gala.  Nominations are being accepted
until Monday, October 7, 2013 with online voting taking place October
10 through 27 at www.servingwinners.org.
  

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"I have been following the Atlanta
Youth Tennis Education Foundation and the work they have been doing
for the youth in metro Atlanta for some time now," says John
Bachman, WSB-TV News anchor and reporter. "I am honored to have
been chosen to be the host for their annual fundraiser."



Tickets are on sale now for $60 and are
available online at www.servingwinners.org 
Gold and Platinum patron tickets are available at $250 and $500
respectively.  Table packages are available starting at $800 for
10 guests. Ticket availability is limited. Serving Winner Gala
tickets support the Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation
(501c3).  

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For
more information, visit www.servingwinners.org. Stay connected
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ServingWinners and
on Twitter at @ServingWinners

WHAT:  
2013 Serving
Winners Gala and Pro-Am

WHEN:  
  Friday, November
8, 2013



7 p.m. -
Gala with music, silent auction, dinner and drinks. 



8:30 p.m.
- Serving Winners awards show and live auction. 




Saturday, November
9, 2013



8:30 - 11
a.m. - Breakfast and Pro-Am Tournament



11:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m. - Kids Clinic 




WHERE:   
Life Time Athletic at Peachtree Corners
6350 Courtside
Drive
Norcross, Georgia 30092
(770) 449-6060



TICKETS:
Tickets are $60 available at www.servingwinners.org

CONTACT: 
For more information, visit www.servingwinners.org.


Stay connected
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ServingWinners and
on Twitter at @ServingWinners.  

ABOUT
THE 


ATLANTA
YOUTH TENNIS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
:

The
Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation (AYTEF) is the 501c3
organization under USTA Atlanta. AYTEF provides afterschool and
summertime programs that focus on three key elements of tennis
instruction, a health and wellness program and Academic Creative
Engagement (ACE) curriculum. Formed in 2003, in the past three years
alone, AYTEF has reached more than 3, 500 youth ranging in ages five
to 18 at 25 sites around metro Atlanta. For more information,
visit www.servingwinners.org. Stay connected
on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ServingWinners and
on Twitter at @ServingWinners.



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