Genesis Promise Academy – Slammin’ & Jammin’
The second annual Slammin’ & Jammin’ for Genesis was held on May 13th at the Carriage Club. Joanne and John Bluford served as the honorary chairmen. Mayor Sly James was honored for his years of service as board president. The tennis-inspired event featured a cocktail party, dinner and auctions. The next day, guests returned to watch a tennis tournament whose players were the pros from 16 clubs. Those in the mood to test their luck could “buy” a team and win prizes if the pros they chose made it to the championship match. The United States Tennis Association provides a tennis and learning curriculum that teaches self-esteem and goal setting to Genesis students.
Also featured in the June 25th issue of The Independent magazine
Photo Credit: Leslie Langtry
John and Joanne Bluford, honorary chairmen
Amy Holewinski and Ann McLiney, committee members; with Ann Dickinson
Kirkland and Kathy Gates flank Dante Cipulli and German Dalmagro, tournament winners, Oakwood Country Club.
Pamela Pearson, Genesis; Mayor Sly James, honoree; and Brad Cloverdyke, board vice president
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