ABOUT US


DCTA is a Community Tennis Association

for Pitt County, North Carolina whose goal is to promote and grow tennis among adults and juniors – both experienced and beginners. DCTA holds annual events and programs in the surrounding area. We are here for anyone wanting to learn, play, or become involved with tennis. We love questions, so please contact us.

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WHAT IS DCTA?

The Downeast Community Tennis Association (DCTA) is the local USTA Community Tennis Association.  Our DCTA is guided by the mission to serve our community by promoting health and wellness through the love of tennis.  It is a not-for-profit organization that supports programs that grow the game of tennis in Pitt County and is run by local volunteers.

First and foremost, we are tennis enthusiasts who help advocate, administrate, promote play, and work to coordinate and maintain tennis programs and services in Pitt County.  Our efforts are focused on guaranteeing that the sport is open and accessible to everyone.  Tennis for all.

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Community Tennis Associations (CTAs) are funded through local league play and are eligible for several grants to help promote tennis in our communities.  Last year in North Carolina, over $200,000 was distributed in grant money to CTAs.

The Downeast Community Tennis Association is led by a Board of Directors.  The Board members can be nominated by any member of the organization and are elected by the board to serve a two-year term.  The officers include a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary.  There are several subcommittees to organize the volunteer efforts.  Meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. 

DCTA plays a critical role in the growth of local tennis. At our best, we are advocates and connectors within our community. We partner with numerous tennis stakeholders, such as private clubs, local retailers, schools, businesses, and municipalities to support, deliver, and improve tennis offerings and overall health and wellness. The graphic below illustrates the many ways DCTA serves our community.

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DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

DCTA is committed to diversity and inclusion in all its relationships - players, volunteers, staff, and vendors. We embrace our diverse Pitt County community, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation or identity, socioeconomic status, religious and political beliefs, and physical abilities or attributes. By striving to invite and include all Easter North Carolinians, we work to remove barriers and create opportunities so that the tennis population becomes a true reflection of all of North Carolina.

Diversity - The united mixture of comparisons around race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, values, beliefs, experiences, backgrounds, preferences, and behaviors that makes each person unique.

Inclusion - Creating environments in which any individual or group can be and feel welcomed, respected, and valued to fully participate and contribute to the organization's success.

Diversity - The fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all people, while striving to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups within the procedures, processes, and systems.

DCTA
Board of Directors


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PRESIDENT
Rodney Bailey

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VICE PRESIDENT
Sangita Tewari


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SECRETARY
Kay Christian


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TREASURER
Michele Reisch


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ASST. TREASURER
Azita Movahed


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ASST. SECRETARY

Jean Harrington


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MEDIA SPECIALIST
Beth Perkins


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ADVOCACY SPECIALIST
Katy West



Members at Large


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Christie Teaney


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Will Martin

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Montana Wiggs

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Andy Monshaw




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Kay Wilkerson


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Lettie Micheletto



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Chris Flower


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Kaelyn Powell
Jr Board Member


Samantha Haislip

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Sherry Strickland

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Bobby Taylor

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Henry Hostetler
Special Overseer

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