Rich's Memorial Bench and Tree

Tennis players,

Thank all of you who contributed to the excellent memorial for Rich Wendelken.

The tree we purchased for Rich is a Sweet Bay Magnolia. See above

The bench has a plaque which reads, "In Memory of our Friend, Rich Wendelken, 2008."

The bench is able to be used for additional plaques.

And a special thanks to Jim Packer for making the bench and tree happen and collecting donations from Rich's friends and family.

Rich's Memorial

I want to thank everyone for their generous contributions. We raised over $500. The county people were at the court on Monday, Sept 9, 2008 locating a spot to plant the tree and the marker to memorialize Richie. The County would not allow a larger plaque with room for multiple names so the memorial will be similar to the existing memorial for Joe Marlin. I will add photos here once there is something to take pictures of.

I also found out that Jim Packer plans to use the funds we have raised to add another bench to the gazebo on which we can add memorial name plates. But I think we still need to raise some additional funds to be able to do that.

Richard Wendelken 1928-2008 We will miss him!

We would like to put a plaque at the court for Richie, A small plaque costs about $200 so if we all chip in something like $10 or $20 that should not be a problem. Another possibility is to get a larger plaque where we could add names to it rather than one small plaque. You could send or drop off a contribution at my office, Buetens & Buetens, 8965 SE Bridge Rd, Hobe Sound, 33455.
Jim Packer will handle the plaque details. Let Jim know whether you think we should get a small or larger plaque. His e-mail is pakpak@bellsouth.net.

tournaments

For those interested in tournaments around the state, this is a really good website: http://floridatenniscup.visualclubweb.nl/

Although it doesn't have 100% of the tournaments, it usually is up to date with a number of them.

Hobe Sound Tennis

Open Tennis - Free - Monday, Wednesday and Friday Morning in Hobe Sound

What: Open "pick-up" Tennis

Days: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

Time: Approximately 8:00am - 10:00am. Show up whenever you want to.

Venue : At the Hobe Sound public courts on Hercules Street next to the ball field on US 1, Just South of Bridge Road

Area: Martin CountyCost: Free

Contact: Eric Buetens (772) 546-6633

This is pick-up tennis. Everyone is invited. There is no cost. Just bring a can of balls from time to time.