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GENESIS FOUNDATION FOR FITNESS & TENNIS ANNOUNCES 2010 GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINES
March 5, 2010
(WICHITA, KS) – The Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis(GFFT) has announced its grant application deadline for 2010. GFFT Board President Bill Faflick announced that funding is currently available to financially disadvantaged and at-risk youth to enable participation in sports, athletics and physical activities of their choice. Applications are available at www.genesisfoundationwichita.com or at any Genesis Health Clubs location.
The 2010 application schedule is:
| Application Deadline | Review Period | Award Period |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 1 | Mid-March | April |
| May 1 | Mid-June | July |
| August 1 | Mid-September | October |
| November 1 | Mid-December | January |
The Genesis Foundation awards grants to young people age 8-18 who are residents of Sedgwick, Butler, Harvey and Reno Counties. Grants are available from $500-$2,500 to cover training, equipment, participation fees, travel and other factors that limit the participation of financially disadvantaged youth. Applications are reviewed and recipients chosen by an independent board of community volunteers, said Faflick.
The Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis is a 501(c)(3) public charity established by Genesis Health Clubs. GFFT is designed to support and encourage physical activity among young people by providing funding to applicants on the basis of need, commitment and public benefit. GFFT will provide funding, scholarships and programs for individuals interested in a variety of athletic endeavors relating to all forms of physical activity, both recreational and competitive. For more information on GFFT, visit www.genesisfoundationwichita.com.
GENESIS FOUNDATION FOR FITNESS & TENNIS ANNOUNCES 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
March 5, 2010
(WICHITA, KS) – The Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis (GFFT) has announced its Officers and Directors for 2010.
| Bill Faflick, Chairman | Wichita Public Schools |
| Lori A. Davis, Treasurer | Grant Thornton LLP |
| Carol Skaff, Secretary | Cohlmia Marketing |
| Brian Devlin | Fidelity Bank |
| Marvin R. Fisher, Chairman | AIG Financial Advisors |
| Edie L. Howk | Wichita Public Schools |
| Gary Jones | Audio Dimensions |
| Dr. Sanjay Khicha | Wichita Surgical Specialists |
| Jason Layman | Rock Enterprises |
| Laura Norman | The Independent School |
| Long V. Pham | Asian Market |
| Rebecca J. Steven | Community Volunteer |
| Dr. Mark Stovak | Via Christi Sports Medicine |
| Matthew D. Wright | Hinkle Elkouri Law Firm, LLC |
The Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis is a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2006 by Genesis Health Clubs. GFFT is designed to support and encourage physical activity among young people by providing funding to applicants on the basis of need, commitment and public benefit. GFFT will provide funding, scholarships and programs for individuals interested in a variety of athletic endeavors relating to all forms of physical activity, both recreational and competitive. For more information on GFFT, visit www.genesisfoundationwichita.com.
GFFT Junior Tennis Clinic Series
Summer 2009
A series of tennis lesson clinics for kids started with 62 sign-ups in the first of four weeks scheduled in June and July. Genesis teaching professionals and staff, led by pro James Komokech taught tennis basics to youngsters ranging in age 6 to 15 for several hours per day. The opening week of play featured learning stroke and game fundamentals for kids, who for the first time held a racquet and played on an indoor court.
GFFT has the expectation to reach as many as 250 or more kids from the neighborhood and local community by mid-summer. The charitable organization encourages families to become active in tennis as well as being involved in other improved health and fitness programs.
