The Montezuma Tennis Association (MTA) was started in October of 1978 by Hank Lantelme and adopted the official name by Bob Rhine. There have been many changes to Francis Field since 1978. Three of the six original courts have been replaced with the pay-to-park public garage. A great playground for children is adjacent to the remaining three tennis courts. St. Johns County has done a good job in maintaining the court surfaces, the nets, and lighting for night play.DAVID AND ROZ FROM SEA LOVE 2 Posted May 13, 2013
Photo of David and Roz on their deck by Kathy on Sea Love 2 on her way to deep sea fishing. Click on photo for larger version.
HAPPENINGS
HAPPY HOUR ON THE HUDSON Posted May 11, 2013
It was a perfect day for a perfect Happy Hour on the Hudson. Tennis players from St. Augustine were present. Some of the celebrities were Hank Lantelme and "Big Al" Smith. As advertised, the view from the balcony of David's and Roz's second home was spectacular. David has put in a lot of effort in renovating the property and the results are great. Everyone had a wonderful time, cheers to David and Roz.
Click on the ball to see the pictures that Kathy Furtado took during the party. 
Michael also took some photos and they will be posted when the webmaster gets them.
PHOTOS FROM TED AND MONA Posted May 3, 2013
Email from the Kusmiders:
"thanks Hank for posting the photos!! I could send you one from up here!! snow on May 3rd but not as much as rice Lake Wi. got! 17 inches of snow on the 2nd! enjoy the Florida sun! we don't have any today!! miss you all! Ted and Mona"
Click on the ball to see the photos.
LUNCHEON AT JAYBIRD'S Posted May 1, 2013
There was a great turn out for the luncheon. Everyone had a tasty lunch with excellent service. Kathy discussed the plans for the new shirt with MTA logo on the top left shoulder.
Special thanks to Steve Dill who organized the event. Click on the ball to see the photos.
AUSTIN COMES TO CITY COURTS Posted April 27, 2013
Here is a photo taken at city courts today...Mike Milillo brought his grandson, Austin, to meet everyone. His daughter, Jacqueline is to Mike's right. We had Hank stand to the left of Mike and he said a blessing over Austin. It was a beautiful day today!
Jam Hammock
HANK'S 96 BIRTHDAY Posted April 4, 2013
Hank's 96th birthday celebration was held on Saturday, March 30, 2013 with tennis, a wonderful cake and refreshments. The weather was perfect and everyone had a great time and are looking forward to Hank's 97th birthday.
Special thanks for all that participated, especially Donna Davis and Laurie Keller.
Click on the ball to see photos taken at the event.
LIMITED EMT ACCESS TO COURTS Posted April 4, 2013
Click on the ball to see the great letter written to address the limited access to EMT personnel to the city tennis courts on Orange St. The letter was signed by Hank and Soledad and mailed to the mayor with all your signatures. Click on the ball to see the letter.
PHOTOS TAKEN BY MONA AND TED Posted March 20, 2013
Ted and Mona are learning to email photos that they have taken. Click on the ball to see their success.
SUPER BOWL Posted February 6, 2013
Super Bowl Party at Mardi Gras Sports Bar sponsored by Steve Dill and Kathy Furtado was a tremendous success and attended by over 30 people. To see the fun, click on the ball
MTA TRADITIONS BY dwParker
The Montezuma Tennis Association has been in existence for 33 years under the helm of Hank Lantelme. The association is unique in that it has always been organized, but disorganized at the same time to allow for socialization, which is an integral and important part of the experience. Recently, there has been a breakdown in some of the basic old traditions that have kept the experience pleasant and courteous to everyone. A primary example is the delay and confusion on the bench as to who is next to play and who is playing/not playing. This often leaves three players waiting an unreasonable time for the next player, often in unbearable heat, for the �next� player. A simple return to the old �traditions� would greatly improve the flow of play and be more courteous to the group as a whole. Click on the ball to read an attempt to revisit and document the traditions that have made the MTA so successful.