S p o r t s l i n eVol. #27, No. 7 July 2012

o f t h e N o r f o l k S p o r t s C l u b

Schedule ofEvents

All meetings are held at theHoliday Inn–Virginia Beach-Norfolk

Hotel and Conference Center5655 Greenwich Road

Virginia Beach, Virginia

Lunch served from11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meeting begins at 12:15 p.m.Meeting adjourns at 1:15 p.m.

July 2 – Luncheon MeetingKeith Griffin1980’s Redskins Running Back

July 16 – Luncheon MeetingArt MahaffeyMLB Pitcher - Phillies and Cardinals

August 6 – Luncheon MeetingRoger BrownNFL Lineman -Lions and Rams

August 20 – Luncheon MeetingAnthony Evans, Norfolk StateUniversity Basketball Coach

September 10 – Luncheon MeetingSonny Randle, former NFL widereceiver, UVA grad, ECU coach

September 24 – Luncheon MeetingAl Foreman, MLB Umpire

October 8 – Luncheon Meeting - TBA

October 22 – Luncheon MeetingTim Hummel – Former CincinnatiReds Third Baseman, Cape HenryCollegiate Baseball Coach

For further information, contact the SportsClub office at 497-9583 or Alton Forbes, FirstVice President, at 436-1855.

Get Well Wishes toLyle Pugh

Thank you for Contributions to NSC Scholarship Fund

Errol Lifland – Birthday Check • Elmer Zartman – Birthday Check

July 2nd – Luncheon MeetingKeith Griffin, Former Redskins Running Back

Keith Griffin was a running back for the WashingtonRedskins from 1984-1988. He played college football atthe University of Miami. Griffin was featured on the coverof Sports Illustrated on January 9, 1984 after the Hurri-canes’ dramatic victory over the #1 Ranked NebraskaCornhuskers 31-30 in the 1984 Orange Bowl. The 11-1-0Hurricanes broke the Cornhuskers’ 22-game win streak.

Keith is the younger brother to two-time Heisman Trophy winner ArchieGriffin.

Art Mahaffey is a former starting pitcher who playedfor the Philadelphia Phillies (1960–65) and St. LouisCardinals (1966). In a seven-season career, Mahaffeyposted a 59-64 record with 639 strikeouts.

Mahaffey was signed as an amateur free agent by thePhillies in 1956. After six seasons in the minors, he wascalled up by the Phillies and played in his first game onJuly 30, 1960. He pitched the final two innings of a game against the St.Louis Cardinals. Mahaffey retired the three batters he faced in the eighthinning. In the ninth, Bill White led off with a single to right field and thenwas picked off by Mahaffey at first base. The next batter, Curt Flood, singledto center field, and he too was picked off by Mahaffey. He finished the 1960season with a 7–3 record and finished third in Rookie of the Year balloting.

Mahaffey set a club record with 17 strikeouts in a game against the Chi-cago Cubs on April 23, 1961. Even though he had a losing record, he wasselected to represent the Phillies on the 1961 National League All-Star team.

In 1962, his record was 19–14 with a career high 177 strikeouts and he wasagain selected for the All-Star team. That same year, Mahaffey became the lastpitcher to strike out at least 12 batters and hit a grand slam in a game.

After the 1965 season, he was traded to St. Louis and in his only seasonwith the Cardinals, he had a 1–4 record in 12 games. His final major leaguegame was on July 17, 1966.

Mahaffey now resides in Allentown, PA.

July 16th – Luncheon MeetingArt Mahaffey, Former MLB Pitcher

Norfolk Sports Club2012 Scholarship Award Recipients

Scholarship Recipient High School/CollegeNSC Scholarship Callie Ann Lewis Grassfield/JMUAlfred E. Abiouness Scholarship Matthew Terrance Meyers Churchland/VA TechTim Timmons Scholarship Guillermo Moran Wilson/Christopher NewportJames G. Parke Scholarship Andrew B. Stone Green Run/VA TechNSC Scholarship *Jenna Pham Tallwood/VCUNSC Scholarship *Lindsay Vellines Maury/VA TechNSC Scholarship *Jennifer Leigh Ware Princess Anne/W&MDonald G. Griffin Scholarship La’Shay Lucas Norview/Christopher NewportRainey Family Scholarship Claire E. Kimberly Princess Anne/ W&MPete & Bess Decker/ Towne Bank Scholarship Perrie R. Hall Norview/VCUJames Hudgins Scholarship Zachary A. Rolince Tallwood/Lynchburg CollegeNSC Scholarship Jessica M. Ewing Tallwood/W&MBaecher Family Scholarship Kelani Quinn Bailey Maury/Shenandoah Univ.William Litton Christopher Dube Bishop Sullivan/W&MPast Presidents Scholarship Megan K. McAnally Landstown/Lynchburg CollegeRoy R. Charles Katherine E. Rocha Norfolk Christian/Wash. & Lee

*repeat recipient

2012 NEW MEMBERS CONTEST TALLY*Betty Dail 3 Ken Riedel 1

Morgan Lang 1 Herb Hollowell 1Harry Ramsey 1 Frank Brothers 1Bryce Burton 1 John Round 1

Total for year 10*Because Betty’s job gives her an unfair advantage,

she has decided not participate in this contest.

The member who recruits the most new members for the year win:

1st Prize – $300 gift certificate

2nd Prize – $200 gift certificate

New Members for JuneNapoleon Ellison Betty Dail

Chris Beale John Round

RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS ANDWIN A GIFT CERTIFICATE TO

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at 5:00 PM

In the Board Room ofNorfolk Sports Club Office

All Club members are welcomed to come to see yourBoard at work. Call the office at 497-9583 for more in-formation. Agenda info must be in by July 3rd.

Our Condolencesto the families of

Member Jerry Crain in the loss of his father

Member Bill Driskill in the loss of his wife

and

Member William “Billy” Chipman in their loss

Keynote Speaker Dr. Tony Atwood andPast President Marty Miller

Rainey Family Scholarship recipient Claire Kimberlywith Bill Rainey and Louise Rainey Rogers

Baecher Family Scholarship recipientKelani Bailey and Mike Baecher

President’s LetterDear Members,

I want to take a moment to share with you some thoughtsthat are consistent as to why our club exists. As you know, wehave a truly great club that not only shares great fellowship inour bi-monthly meetings and periodic golf outings, but mostimportantly fulfills its charter commitment to ensure that stu-dent-athletes who deserve a great education are able to receiveone! That, my fellow club members, is our mission and I applaudyou for your continued support in that very effort. The pinnacleof our efforts was realized this past week when our keynotespeaker, Dr. Tony Atwater, President of Norfolk State University,addressed the sixteen scholarship recipients who were awarded$2000 each for their athletic and academic achievements. Ourgolden voiced past president, Jack Ankerson, served as emceeand keep the evening moving smoothly. Over 108 club membersand guests were present at the Scholarship Dinner. The com-ments, thank you notes, and overall tremendous response thatour club has received is why we do what we do! Mission accom-plished with HONORS! Thank you so much to everyone involved,every member who contributes to our club, and most importantlyto my good friend, our past president, Marty Miller, for assumingthe responsibility for ensuring the success of the event! A jobexceptionally well done Marty!

For those of you who have never participated in the scholar-ship process, selection, and presentation, I would highly encour-age you to do to so. If you want to truly experience the value ofour efforts, you need to read about the accomplishments of theyoung men and women who apply for our help. I often hear aboutthe work ethic of the young generation; however, these youngmen and women are putting forth efforts that you will be amazedto see. As you may know, most teams, schools, institutions, states,countries, etc. are run by the top 1% of achievers. Let me sug-gest to you that this is the caliber of individual in whom we areinvesting! There is no better feeling than to witness the fruits ofour labor when you see what kind of person you are helping! Theseare our leaders of tomorrow and I can assure you that our effortsare of value and truly appreciated. Hence, I would strongly en-courage you to contact Betty to see how your efforts may be bestserved in this regard. She will welcome your call!

Preparations are being finalized for the Norfolk Sports ClubCharity Golf Day on July 23rd at the Riverfront Golf Club in Suf-folk. Buck Stanton and his committee have done an excellent jobin planning this event. This year’s outing is designed to honorone of the club’s most loyal supporters, Pete Decker MemorialGolf Day, honoring Sheriff Bob McCabe. I am encouraging clubmembers and friends to participate in this golf outing in order toshow our love and appreciation for his contributions to the cluband other organizations. His contributions to this communityhave been immeasurable. Thank you for your continued supportand I look forward to seeing you at the Sheriff Bob McCabe golfouting.

Sincerely,

Michael H. Sears

Norfolk Sports Club Raffle

1st Prize – New Black iPad® from Apple® with Wi-Fi - 32GBSurf the Web, check your e-mail, flip through photos, watch a movie,play a game, thumb through a book or magazine, and more.

2nd Prize – Kindle FireVibrant Color Touchscreen for Web, Movies, Apps, Games, Readingand more.

3rd Prize – Apple iPod Nano8 GB Graphite (6th Generation - current version)

• Use the prize yourself or they will make a great graduation gift.

• Only 200 tickets are available at $25.00; limited tickets equalbetter chances.

• Drawing will be held at the first NSC Luncheon following saleof all tickets.

• The prizes will be available for viewing at all NSC Luncheonsuntil the drawing.

Contact the Norfolk Sports Club Office for tickets; or better yet,pickup up some tickets and sell them to your friends and family.Tickets will also be available at the NSC Luncheons.

For further information, you may contact Betty Dail or RogerTravaglio at the Sports Club – 497-9583.

Football Trip SurveyAre you interested in this trip?

November 3rd and 4th

Saturday – Navy VS Florida International 1:00 PMSunday – Panthers VS Redskins 1:00 PM

Refreshments Furnished on the bus, plusTailgate lunch at Redskins Park

Seats – Upgraded/End Zone

Room – Double Occupancy, First Class

Cost - $329.00 per person (tip included)

Return – Approximately 9 PM

Trip requires 45 people & a Deposit (if we have a trip)

DEADLINE TO RESPOND: JUNE 30TH

Call: Ken Riedel - 499-3379 or Betty - 497-9583Email: betty@norfolksportsclub.hrcoxmail.com

S p o r t s l i n e PRSRT STDU.S. Postage

PAIDNorfolk, VA

Permit No. 175

Post Office Box 12501, Norfolk, Virginia 23541-0501

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB CHARITY GOLF DAY

PETER DECKER MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

HONORING MR. DECKER’S GOOD FRIEND

SHERIFF BOB MCCABE

Proceeds benefit NSC Charities & NSC Scholarship Foundation

Monday, July 23, 2012Riverfront Golf Club • Suffolk, VA

1:00 PM - Shotgun Start —$75 Entry Fee

Stapleford Scoring • Point Quota SystemIndividual Play, Play Your Own Ball plus 4-man Team Competition

SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLEEVENT. ..................... $3,000 DINNER ........................$1,500PRIZES ..................... $1,000 HOLE SPONSOR ............$200LUNCH ..................... $1,000Contact Betty - 497-9583 or betty@norfolksportsclub.hrcoxmail.com

Player RegistrationTeam Name: _________________________________________Player 1: ____________________________________________Street Address: _______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ___ ZIP: ____________Phone: ______________________ HDCP: ________________Email: ______________________________________________Player 2: ____________________________________________Street Address: _______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ___ ZIP: ____________Phone: ______________________ HDCP: ________________Email: ______________________________________________Player 3: ____________________________________________Street Address: _______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ___ ZIP: ____________Phone: ______________________ HDCP: ________________Email: ______________________________________________

Player 4: ____________________________________________Street Address: _______________________________________City: ___________________ State: ___ ZIP: ____________Phone: ______________________ HDCP: ________________Email: ______________________________________________Please complete the form above and mail checks payable to:

Norfolk Sports Club CharitiesP.O. Box 12501

Norfolk, Virginia 23541More information call: Betty – 497-9583 or Buck – 481-4470

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The Peter Decker Memorial Golf Tournament/Charity Golf Dayis honoring Mr. Decker’s good friend, Norfolk Sheriff Bob McCabe.The event will include lunch, golf, prizes, and dinner with lunchbeing served after 11:30 AM and with a shotgun start at 1:00 PM.The golf format calls for foursomes to play as a team for prizeswith three flights based on handicaps of the team, and in addi-tion each player is competing as an individual in handicappedflights which is net scoring, plus as usual, we will have Seniorand Open gross scoring winners. 50/50 tickets will be sold andthe same tickets will generate raffle items for lucky winners.

Proceeds from this event will fund the Norfolk Sports ClubCharities and allows us to regularly single out outstanding studentathletes from our area with recognition, awards, lunch forcoaches or parents, and represents much of what our club strivesto accomplish.

Volunteers will need to know if players are Open Division orSenior Division (over 65) and playing the designated tees for thoseplayers. The format is net using a Stapleford point system whichis familiar to most players and affords speed-up play.

We encourage non-member participation which will give ourmembers an opportunity to show off our Club to their friends.Hope to see many of you there.

Buck StantonCharity Golf Day Chairman

2012 Scholarship Award Recipients