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Alan M. Graham
- Senior Men's 55 National Champion in 1999 and 60 National Champion in 2002 and 2003.
- Finalist in 50, 60, and 65 Nationals in 1997, 2004, and 2008 respectively.
- Chaired the 2006 National Championships, and has served on numerous Nationals committees over the years.
- Served as a Director on the APTA Board from 2000 to 2005.
- Has been the primary leader and driving force behind the significant growth in men's and women's league memberships in Chicago, which have grown from 850 men in 1995 to 2,800 today, with similar growth in women's league play, reaching today's total of 1,400 women participants.
- Attained 501(c)(3) tax exempt status for the Chicago Charities and, through this organization's tournament activities, has raised almost $100,000 for local charities since 2005.
- Promoted the game through teaching as a volunteer and as a pro, and has been the driving force behind the growth of junior clinics and tournaments in the Chicago area.
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Cynthia Ann Prendergast
- Women's National Champion, 1999,2008, 2011.
- Mixed National Champion, 1996, 1998, 2001.
- Senior Women's National 40 Champion, 2002.
- Finalist in ten Women's Nationals and two Mixed Nationals.
- Played on Region Three President's Cup team.
- Served on many tournament committees including the Nationals in Philadelphia in 2010.
- Was a leader in bringing the Mixed Nationals tournament to her home state of Delaware in 2004.
- Visited Germany to promote the sport in 1996.
- Recognized for her effortless style of play and respected for her outstanding sportsmanship.
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