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1 CrossCourt Winter 2009 missourivalley.usta.com Vol. 5 No Annual Conference Details Inside Sibling Rivalries An Inside Look at Siblings Across the Missouri Valley Plus Tennis Buddies Creates Lasting Friendships On Court With Jodie Adams

2 09 in t h e Bo o k s, Le t s Pr e pa r e f o r 2010! Wow, summer tennis is over! So many things this time of year are changing: the leaves, the clocks and the temperatures. There is, however one constant and that s our mission! USTA League National Champions have been crowned (our 2.5 women from Oklahoma won the title) as have our national USTA Jr. Team Tennis champions. St. Louis and the Gateway Confluence hosted a fabulous US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships. Many of our high-performance juniors have matriculated to college varsity tennis and Tennis on Campus. Our indoor season has started with schools tennis and after-school programming. Early start USTA League tennis has begun in several districts and Tennis on Campus is now ramping up to prepare for the Section Championships in February in Springfield, Mo. All of our districts are holding their annual meetings and awards banquets to recognize their hard working volunteers for all their contributions to the growth of tennis in their communities. As we approach the indoor season, it s time to begin thinking about As we continue on our pathway to promote and develop the growth of tennis, what better way to gather ideas, meet new friends and exchange ideas than at our upcoming Annual Conference. It s a great opportunity to learn about ways to promote and play tennis, beginning with those early steps of six-to-eight year olds using the QuickStart Tennis format, growing the tennis opportunities through collaborative community support and offering innovative play options. It s also a wonderful time to recognize all our volunteers for their efforts in 2009 as well as celebrate our Hall of Fame inductees during our Awards luncheon. The networking opportunity during our conference is outstanding. Please begin your journey by attending the Tournament Directors Workshop on Friday, Dec. 4. After the workshop, attend some committee meetings to learn how you can contribute to the growth of tennis and then come join us for our fun-filled Trivia Night and reception. Saturday, Dec. 5, is packed with workshop sessions, committee meetings, the Hall of Fame induction ceremony and the Awards luncheon and culminates with the Battle of the Districts at Midtown Tennis Club. On Sunday morning, Dec. 6, we will have a presentation about social media and the part it will play in our future. Please come join us Dec. 4-6 as we prepare for a perfect 2010! Write to CrossCourt CrossCourt welcomes your comments and suggestions. If you d like to see your comments in a future issue, crosscourt@movalley.usta.com or mail us at CrossCourt, 6400 West 95th Street - Suite 102, Overland Park, Kansas USTA Missouri Valley Yearbook Goes Digital 1 CrossCourt Wi n t e r 2009 // missourivalley.usta.com

3 missourivalley.usta.com Vol. 5 No. 2 Winter 2009 The USTA Missouri Valley publishes CrossCourt quarterly, focusing specifically on the members and events in the section. All material c USTA Missouri Valley, unless otherwise noted. This is our 18th issue of CrossCourt, and second in the fifth volume. Your feedback is welcome. USTA Missouri Valley 6400 West 95th Street Suite 102 Overland Park, Kansas missourivalley.usta.com crosscourt@movalley.usta.com (913) (888) Toll Free (913) Fax Shelley George President Mary Buschmann Executive Director Manon Eilts Marketing Communications Director Richard Dedor Communications Coordinator - Pubs. CrossCourt Editor Eli Gieryna Communications Coordinator - PR CrossCourt Writer For issues with your USTA membership, please contact USTA Member Services at USTA, or visit the Membership Center at CrossCourt is mailed to every household with at least one member. If you would like additional copies for your facility, please contact CrossCourt at the address above. Inside this Issue / Winter ON COURT WITH... Current National Parks and Recreation Association president and former USTA Missouri Valley president Jodie Adams is on court this issue. 5 TENNIS BUDDIES The Tennis Buddies organization has formed a strong, community based tennis group in Omaha. Learn how this group works with Special Olympians and is making a stronger community. 6 TEAMWORK Attend the 2009 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference: TeamWork. One Team. One Goal. 7 SIBLING RIVALRY Learn about siblings from all over the Missouri Valley and how they grow stronger because of their love for tennis. 9 NET NOTES Catch up on all the news from around the Missouri Valley from awards and accomplishments to industry news and special honors. 10 LEAGUE CHAMPIONS How did your district league champions fare at the section championships? Find out here! CrossCourt 2009 Annual Conference Details Inside Plus Tennis Buddies Creates Lasting Friendships On Court With Jodie Adams Sibling Rivalries An Inside Look at Siblings Across the Missouri Valley on the cover On the cover of this issue of CrossCourt are brothers Ross and P.J. Guignon, siblings featured in our cover story, Sibling Rivalry on page 7. USTA Pr o Ci r c u i t Th e i n a u g u r a l USTA Pr o Ci r c u i t $50k e v e n t w a s h e l d Oc t in Kansas City Grants Awarded Th e McPh e r s o n Co m m u n i t y Fo u n d a t i o n was awarded $25,000 for their local courts photo courtesy of Steve Sell, The McPherson Sentinel 2.5 Ok l a h o m a Wo m e n National League Champions missourivalley.usta.com // Winter 2009 CrossCourt 2

4 On Court With... Jodie Adams Currently serving a term as the president of the National Recreation and Park Association, Jodie Adams has been an integral figure in the USTA Missouri Valley. She is the director of the Springfield-Greene County Parks, a collection of 102 parks, 93 miles of trails and 3,500 acres of parkland. She also serves as the team advisor to World TeamTennis Springfield Lasers. In addition, she has also served on the USTA Board of Directors, as well as the Fed Cup Committee. She is a former president of the USTA Missouri Valley and was inducted into the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame in Now she travels all over the country promoting tennis and quality parks and after spending a week at the NRPA Congress in Salt Lake City, she took time to sit down with CrossCourt to share her story. CrossCourt: How did you first get involved in tennis? Jodie Adams: I picked up a racquet as a kid and just went out to the local park. I grew up through the park programs, played in high school and college. I also played a lot of USTA tournaments. Why did you decline the doubles wildcard entry into Wimbledon to begin your career with the Springfield-Green Park Board? I had been offered the wildcard in June and I had also received a call about the position. I was close to graduating from college and was looking to try to play professionally. I got the call about the director s opening which was going to become a full-time position. In the end, I had my wits about me. I love working for parks and serving the public. So, I just made the decision and in the long run, it s been the best decision I have ever made. What is the most rewarding part of being the director of the Springfield- Greene County Park Board? There are many many rewards to this job. I love providing services for the parks and the community residents. In addition, I love providing quality services for the people who visit our community. I love seeing kids and adults enjoying themselves in the parks. I know we are having an impact on people s lives every day. It s as exciting today as it was when I started. Why did you push to bring together the USTA and the NRPA? With the USTA, the focus is on tennis as a lifetime sport, a healthy activity and community development. I thought it was needed to develop a delivery system with cities and towns for tennis in America. With the newest SGMA survey reporting that tennis is still the fastest growing recreational sport, a lot of good work has been done throughout the country. It truly shows how important the innovations to tennis have been over the last few years. Also, with the Tennis in the Parks initiative we are helping with programming, money for facility improvements and with the country-wide advocacy efforts, we are mobilizing the entire nation. What s the highlight of your career? There have really been two. The first one would be the Springfield- Greene County Park Board being awarded the 2000 NRPA Gold Medal. That award goes to the top public park organization in planning, I know we are having an impact on peoples lives everyday. administration and implementation. The second would be having the opportunity to serve the NRPA at the national level where I m working with all sectors of parks. We also work closely with the USTA, the USOC, all sports, advocacy and the environment. What are your favorite non-tennis activities? I love hiking and biking. I have been all over the United States and have even done some hiking internationally. I will be hiking in Belize later this year. You ve been at this for 30 years. What is it about sports that keeps you coming back? I have a passion for people and parks. Watching America engage in healthy activities and being able to fund opportunities for the public is the main thing. It is seeing that we leave America s parks better than we found them and that we have opportunities in the parks for future generations. What was receiving the USTA President s Award like? It was a big time honor to receive the award for the grass roots development we have been passionate about. 3 CrossCourt Wi n t e r 2009 // missourivalley.usta.com

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6 Buddying Want to Help? Tennis Buddies is currently seeking both volunteers and donations to help continue its program offerings. If you would like to help, please visit for more information on how to get involved. Up For Tennis by Eli Gieryna Part of tennis appeal and likely one reason for the sport s recent growth is the commonly-stated notion that it s the sport of a lifetime. Most anyone can be involved with the game and this inclusive spirit has helped drive a marked surge in participation across the United States. Perfectly embodying this spirit is Tennis Buddies, an organization that provides tennis opportunities to athletes with disabilities. It s a cooperative effort between Special Olympics Nebraska and the Omaha and Lincoln tennis communities. The organization was started in Omaha in 2005, with eight athletes. Since then, it has grown to more than 30 athletes who regularly participate in the program. Athletes in the program display a range of adaptive needs, as well as skill levels. They are able to train year-round, both on and off the court. In the winter, Tennis Buddies meets indoors at The Tennis Club in Omaha, at no cost to the athletes. In fact, the entire program is free for the athletes; Tennis Buddies is entirely supported by grants, memorials and donations. Tammy Hill, who helped start the organization along with Karla Giersch and Jane Hines, says that the local tennis community has been a major part of getting Tennis Buddies going. The program has been a team effort of the Omaha tennis community, she said. A heartfelt thanks is extended for the gifts given by relatives of deceased members of our Tennis Buddies family: Patricia Cooney, Betty and Ed Vodicka, and Penny Raye Jones. 5 CrossCourt Wi n t e r 2009 // missourivalley.usta.com photos courtesy of David Stock Photography A host of other organizations have been involved with the program. In 2007, Tennis Buddies partnered with the Creighton University men s and women s tennis teams, pairing Creighton players with Tennis Buddies athletes in training and social settings. In 2008, Tennis Buddies became a member organization of the USTA. In 2009, they expanded to include athletes from Lincoln, Neb., an effort headed up by Phil Wolfe. Hines also worked to develop a Web site for the program at www. tennisbuddiesrock.com, where athletes can see a calendar of events so they re up-to-date on the latest information for practices. However, practice and training aren t the only elements of the program, as Tennis Buddies athletes also participate in competitive matches. Several years ago, the Omaha Tennis Association added a Tennis Buddies event to all of their adult tournaments. In it, a Tennis Buddies athlete pairs with a partner and competes in a doubles draw, which has become incredibly popular while also helping increase awareness of the program within the community. In addition to the fitness opportunities that tennis offers, Tennis Buddies has also developed a partnership with Tara Tobin Arnold, a local personal trainer, that helps athletes to further develop physically. Once a week, individuals meet one-on-one with her for cardio and strength training. While the training and tennis is great for the athletes, it also gives them a chance to socialize and interact on-court and off-court in a fun environment. My favorite part of the program is the social aspect, said Hill. It s a chance for us to hang out and be with friends. Getting top quality tennis instruction is just an added bonus.

7 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference Highlights of the Weekend Include: Tournament Directors Workshop League Coordinator Training Trivia Night Passion Vision Dreams December 4-6, 2009 Sheraton Overland Park Hotel Overland Park, Kansas Workshops Hall of Fame Inductions Section Awards Luncheon Battle of the Districts Hall of Fame Class of 2009 Nick Taylor (Wichita, Kan.) Skip Walther (Columbia, Mo.) Sheldon Weiner (Rock Island, Ill.) Get full conference details at missourivalley.usta.com or register online at snipurl.com/09ustamv_conference

8 Sibling Rivalries by Richard Dedor The two boys are playing a match, just for fun, at the local court. The older brother is 16, the younger brother 12. A bad call is made by the younger brother and an argument ensues. They yell about the call and how poorly the other is playing. At that point, the older brother makes younger brother pick up all the balls. While he was picking up the balls, the older brother jumps in his car, leaving his younger brother to walk home, racquet and tennis balls in tow. Ah, the joy of a sibling rivalry. Lucky for those brothers, they have become great friends since that day in St. Louis. There are countless siblings across the USTA Missouri Valley who have grown up playing tennis together and sharing in the ups and downs of competitive play. Despite the arguments, the competitiveness and the fear of losing to a sibling, it still comes down to one thing: family. For brothers Brett and Matt Waite, growing up in Des Peres, Mo., tennis was an early love for both. Both of their parents as well at their grandpa played the game. Brett, the older of the two, started playing first when he would go out with his dad on Saturday mornings to hit around. Younger brother Matt would tag along and pick up the balls for the two. It s a story told by other siblings: one sibling plays, so the other one picks up a racquet too. Charlie and Libby Caris (Des Moines, Iowa) are just the same. Charlie started taking lessons around the time he was 10. Soon after, he was traveling to tournaments and Libby would tag along. At the time, she was more of a soccer player, but through the tennis travels, decided to give tennis more of her time. P.J. and Ross Guignon (Prairie Village, Kan.) lived right across from a local country club where they had courts, and their mother played, so tennis was a natural choice for both of them. Co m p e t i t i v e Early in their competitive careers, the Guignon boys would play each other, only to have the tennis match turn into a shouting match. If one of us would make a bad call on the other, we d get upset and the next moment we d be yelling at each other, the younger Ross said. It seems that the competitive nature of siblings pushes them to practice harder, play harder and fight harder when facing each other. But even when they are on the same team, the competitiveness comes through. The Caris were able to play two years of mixed doubles together in high school but Charlie and Libby have very different on-court personalities. That first year there was a photo courtesy of Libby Caris. Charlie and Libby Caris claimed the 2008 Co-ed Iowa High School Doubles title. little bit of friction, Charlie said. Libby agrees. He s (Charlie) very relaxed on the court 7 CrossCourt Wi n t e r 2009 // missourivalley.usta.com

9 and is always under control. I m very aggressive and I like to show my feelings on the court. When they were younger, Ross and P.J. tried playing together but as young brothers, they just couldn t do it. But now, they play together all the time but are still very competitive with each other. I hate losing to my little brother, whether it s tennis or ping-pong, P.J. said. Because of their ages, Ross and P.J. were often able to play against each other shot for shot. For both the Caris and the Waites, there was too big an age gap growing up. There are three years between Matt and Brett and two years between Charlie and Libby. I m glad we didn t have to play each other too many times, Brett said. Losing to a sibling isn t at the top of any of their lists. If I beat my younger brother or if I lost to him, it s just not the same as beating another opponent, Brett said. Someone is going to be unhappy. But even playing a sibling doesn t stop the competitive nature of athletes. It was probably hard for him (Brett) to play me because as the older brother, he had more pressure to do well, Matt said. Brett agreed. Their family is super competitive and a loss to Matt would incur a lifetime of reminders he d lost to his little brother. A Closer Bond The very nature of tennis as a mostly individual sport makes sibling rivalries even more interesting. One day the siblings can be facing off against each other for a title and the next day or the next hour they could be playing doubles together or having a family meal. The Caris worked through their different playing styles to win the Iowa High School Mixed Doubles title last year, Charlie s senior campaign. After the tournament it helped our relationship, Charlie says. It was a good bonding experience. It was one of the most exciting things I ve been through, Libby agreed. Even with their age difference and with Charlie now at Georgetown, they are still tennis players. He s really in it for the best interest of helping me get better. Likewise for Matt and Brett, their age gap precluded them from playing more than one year of high school tennis together. So to get another chance to P.J. and Ross Guignon have grown up playing tennis together. While still competitive on the court, they are now friends off it. play with each other, Matt followed Brett to Graceland University where they played one more season together. We re a lot closer than most brothers, Matt said. Throughout my whole life, he has been one of my best friends. Ross and P.J. are thankful for the chance to have a brother who is also a friend. He makes everything more fun, Ross says of P.J. For the Waites, they are now doing some coaching together. It s given them a chance to continue their tennis relationship as coaches, even if there is still come competitiveness between them. At the end of the day, we ll be talking about the players and matches and it will turn to talking about who was the better coach, Matt said. Playing together has made them better brothers, says Kathy, Ross and P.J. s mother. They just want the best for each other. Through the common interest and competitiveness with tennis, these Brett and Matt Waite have many on court memories and are even coaching together now, as friends. players have become better players and better siblings. It s not the best feeling beating your little brother, Brett said. But a win is a win, no matter the opponent. I felt bad, Brett added. But not too bad. You can view more sibling rivalries online at missourivalley.usta.com and also on our YouTube Channel at youtube.com/user/mvusta missourivalley.usta.com // Wi n t e r 2009 CrossCourt 8

10 Former USTA Missouri Valley section president Jodie Adams was honored at the USTA Semiannual Meeting with the 2009 USTA President s Award. The award is given to a person who has contributed unusual and extraordinary service to tennis in the public interest. Past winners include Bob and Mike Bryan, Lindsay Davenport and Billie Jean King. Adams, a Springfield, Mo., native, currently serves as the president of the National Recreation and Parks Association. She was inducted into the USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame in 1995 and served as the section s president from The University of Iowa won the second annual USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Fall Invite. 16 teams from 11 colleges competed at the event that was held alongside a USTA Pro Circuit event. What s Going on Around the Missouri Valley Another major tournament, another title for Wichita s Nick Taylor. Already possessing one major title this year, Taylor paired with David Wagner (Hillsboro, Ore.) to capture the quad doubles title at the US Open in New York City. The duo previously won the championship at the Australian Open earlier this year. A week before in St. Louis, Taylor and Wagner won the US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships. photo courtesy of David J Studios Former top USTA Missouri Valley junior Blake Strode captured the championship at the 2009 Millennium Tennis Club $10,000 Men s Futures in Joplin, Mo., winning the event as an unseeded player. It was just his third ITF event. Shortly after his win, Strode was granted a wild card into the US Open qualifying. He lost in the first round to the 26th seed. Strode has been accepted to Harvard Law School and has stated that, before enrolling, he plans to play a year of professional tennis to see how successful he can be. The city of Independence, Kan., was voted the third Best Tennis Town, and was thus awarded $25,000 for tennis programming and facility enhancements. The winner was announced during a ceremony at the US Open. Springfield, Mo., finished in the top ten and was awarded a check for $2, USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Famer, Richard (Dick) Johnson of Ballwin, Mo., has been selected to represent the United States as a member of the Britannia Cup Team for players 65 and over. The 30th International Tennis Federation (ITF) senior world tennis team championships will be played Nov. 2-7 on the grass courts in Perth, Australia. There will be over 500 players from 38 countries playing for their respective nations. This is the 11th time Johnson has been selected to play for the United States in world senior competition. National junior standout and Nebraska native Jack Sock made a dramatic run at the US Open juniors tournament, winning two matches in singles and advancing all the way to the semifinals in doubles. All told, Sock compiled a 5-2 record at his first US Open, gaining valuable experience that he can use going forward. After winning his first two matches of the tournament in singles, the Lincoln, Neb., native fell 6-4, 6-3 to the world s top-ranked junior, Yuki Bhambri (India). The match was played at Louis Armstrong Stadium. 9 CrossCourt Wi n t e r 2009 // missourivalley.usta.com America s best and brightest tennis stars are coming to America s Heartland. Teen sensation and 2009 US Open Quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin teams up with an All-Star cast for the second edition of Champions for Charity. The event will take place on Sunday, December 6, (3:00 p.m.) at Hartman Arena, outside of Wichita. Oudin will be joined by the world s No. 1 ranked doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan along with 6 9 John Isner, and former Olympic Silver Medalist Mardy Fish. The event will be hosted by Wayne Bryan, father of the Bryan Brothers. Tickets are available at stage1tickets.com, by calling or at the Hartman Arena box office. Have news? If you have story ideas or quick news items that may be worthy of Net Notes, crosscourt@movalley.usta.com or mail us at CrossCourt, 6400 West 95th Street - Suite 102, Overland Park, Kansas

11 Adult Women 2.5 Oklahoma Tulsa, Okla. Brenda Rubin 3.0 Kansas Wichita, Kan. Rebecca Bunting 3.5 Heart of America Overland Park, Kan. Mona Palmer 4.0 Heart of America Overland Park, Kan. Laurie Novion 4.5 Iowa Des Moines, Iowa Terri Gest Dial Adult Men 3.0 Heart of America Kansas City, Mo. Tom Ohnemus 3.5 Nebraska Omaha Carvie Erwin 4.0 Oklahoma Oklahoma City Bill Towler 4.5 Iowa Moline, Ill. Brad Hartje 5.0 Nebraska Omaha Joe Heydt Senior Women 3.0 Heart of America Kansas City, Mo. Nancy Park 3.5 Heart of America Overland Park, Kan. Barbara Meigs 4.0 Missouri Joplin, Mo. Tracy Nicholas 4.5 Oklahoma Oklahoma City Kim Lewis Congratulations to all our teams who advanced to the USTA League National Championships, and to every team that helped make 2009 our best yet! To see how the teams did at the National Championships visit us online at missourivalley.usta.com. Senior Men 3.0 Iowa Waterloo, Iowa Mark Baade 3.5 Kansas Topeka, Kan. Bob Bundy 4.0 Missouri Springfield, Mo. Bob Cooper 4.5 Kansas Wichita, Kan. Mark Melhorn Mixed Doubles 6.0 Nebraska Omaha Carvie Erwin and Kathy Johnston 7.0 Heart of America Overland Park, Kan. Mitch Bennett 8.0 Kansas Wichita, Kan. Robert Mansfield 9.0 St. Louis St. Louis Jimmy Walley Super Senior Women 6.0 Nebraska Omaha Loretta Draper 7.0 Nebraska Omaha Jean Boicourt and Joleen Kelly 8.0 Nebraska Omaha Cindy Bluml Super Senior Men 6.0 Nebraska Omaha Jake Reefe 7.0 Kansas Wichita, Kan. David Fancher 8.0 Heart of America Kansas City Mo. Dennis Allerheiligen 9.0 Iowa Waterloo, Iowa John Delorbe and Richard Leake Senior Mixed 7.5 Oklahoma Oklahoma City Leroy Cantrell Adult/Senior Championship I August 5-8, 2010 Des Moines, Iowa 4.5, 3.5, 2.5 Adults 3.0, 4.0 Seniors Adult/Senior Championship II August 19-22, 2010 St. Louis, Mo. 5.0, 4.0, 3.0 Adults 4.5, 3.5 Seniors Super Doubles Section Championship I September 9-12, 2010 Waterloo, Iowa 10.0, 8.0 & 6.0 Adult Mixed 9.0 & 7.0 Super Senior Super Doubles Section Championship II September 23-26, 2010 Springfield, Mo. 9.0, 7.0, 5.0 Adult Mixed 8.0 & 6.0 Super Senior 8.0, 7.0, 6.0 Senior Mixed photo courtesy of Jerry A Photo missourivalley.usta.com // Wi n t e r 2009 CrossCourt 10

12 Date Event Location Details November 6-8 BG Segment III Super Various Sites November BG Segment III Super Various Sites November BG Segment III Sweet 16 Various Sites November NTRP & Open Adult Indoor Championship Nebraska Tennis Center Lincoln, Neb. December 4 USTA League Coordinator s Training Sheraton Hotel Overland Park, Kan. December 4 Tournament Directors Workshop Sheraton Hotel Overland Park, Kan. December 4-6 USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference Sheraton Hotel Overland Park, Kan. December 5 USTA Missouri Valley Hall of Fame & Section Awards Luncheon Calendar of Events Sheraton Hotel Overland Park, Kan. December 6 Champions for Charity benefiting Genesis Foundation for Fitness & Tennis Hartman Arena Park City, Kan. (outside of Wichita) December BG Segment III Indoor December Futures Various Sites January BG January Futures Various Sites January Community Tennis Development Workshop Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina San Diego, Calif. January BG Segment I Super Various Sites January Kansas Parks and Recreation Association Conference Topeka, Kan. January BG 18 Segment I Sweet 16 Woodside Health & Tennis Club Shawnee Mission, Kan. February BG February Futures Various Sites February 19 USPTA/USTA Missouri Valley Coaches Clinic TBA Kansas City, Mo. February BG Segment I Sweet 16 Various Sites February USTA Missouri Valley Tennis on Campus Championships Cooper Tennis Complex, Springfield, Mo We s t 95th Street Su i t e 102 Overland Park, Kansas m i s s o u r i v a l l e y.u s t a.c o m Keep y o u r USTA m e m b e r s h i p i n f o r m a t i o n c u r r e n t to g e t t h e l a t e s t n e w s a n d s p e c i a l m e m b e r benefits b y g o i n g to u s t a.c o m/m e m b e r s h i p & u p d a t e y o u r p r o f i l e t o d a y!

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