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CENTURY CLUB SPORTS BANQUET WRAP-UP: 2/19/08
After another successful Sports Banquet we'll have a wrap-up meeting tomorrow evening.
RITA HAYES - 49ER INTER-MURAL COORDINATOR AND HER BELLY DANCERS TO BE AT OUR MEETING:
Rita Hayes will be our speaker on February 19. She will be talking about the Club Sports, Intramurals and fitness programs offered at LBSU. She will also present a slide show about the various programs offered. She will also be bringing some ladies from the Belly Dancing Club to do a little exhibition.
MARY ANN TRiPODI TO ADDRESS CLUB TUESDAY EVENING: 12.18.07
Associate
Athletics Director/Compliance and Student Services, Mary Ann Tripodi
will be speaking to the club Tuesday evening. Mary Ann, aside from her
proess at our Texas Hold'em Tournaments, is the compliance officer for
the University. This will give everyone in the club the opportunity to
ask those questions as to why Universities do what they have to do to
remain in compliance with the N.C.A.A. You'll recall the Athletic
Department (Basketball Program) was called before the N.C.A.A. to
address certain operational irregularities (their words not
ours)...that jury is still out....and maybe we can get some prospective
on the potential outcome.....not likely unless the "results" of the
ruling have been made public...but, what the hey, we can ask...
Mary
Ann is one of the most knowledgable individuals regarding all of the
rules etc.....let's come on out and see how she deals with "BIG
BROTHER" and keeps us out of the "soup"
MISTY MAY SPEAKS TO CLUB TUESDAY EVENING:
Our own Misty May, fresh off a clean sweep of virtually every award given by the A.V.P. will address the club Tuesday night. Always a terrific speaker we'll be in for a treat! Guests are always welcome for this Long Beach icon. You know, last season every time Misty and her partner won (15 times+) we posted pictures of her with club members, we ran out of new pictures....!!!!!!...so, Tuesday night we're gonna replenish the supply in anticipation of yet another banner year. Let's get to the meeting to wish her well on her journey for next season and the Olympics in China!!!
NO REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY....PRESIDENT BACA "ADJOURNS" MEETING TO THE ANNEX - 4300 E. STEARNS:
Due to the upcoming holiday President Baca has cancelled the pre-thanksgiving meeting...and "adjourned" it to the Annex...same time 6:00 p.m...AND he's agreed to buy all in attendance a beer...(not all night...but the first one's on him.....for the "old" guys that normally consume a 20 ouncer....I'm sure they'll be upping the ante to a full 32 oz schooner...!!!! Stop by (Lakewood/Stearns) and join the group......
That's it....have a great Thanksgiving....wait for the "Last Man Standing" picks coming tomorrow....if anything good, bad or indifferent happens at the "suedo" meeting at the Annex....we'll be reporting on that as well.
RON ALICE GIVES A GREAT TALK TO THE CLUB:What a great talk by Ron at the Club last Tuesday night. Fellow member Steve Clapp put out a display of "Allice memorabilia" dating back to the '50's. Ron gave us a review of his career...which was thru the Long Beach school system and his coaching career as well. He "storied" us with his recollections of some of the fine athletes he has coached...spoke of the many, many championships while at L.B.C.C. & L.B. State-----(mentor and fellow Hall of Famer Joe Lanning was in the room) and Ron credited him with much of his (ron's) success. Joined by his wife and his cousin Ron could not say enough about the good deeds of the Club....going back, way back when he was coaching in L.B. Middle (then Junior) and High Schools. Great night..!!! (we provide pictures of Ron...along with others...including 4 "Hall of Famers" present...Ron, Sam Dimas (Dumas), Dr. John & Joe Lanning.
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LAST MAN STANDING - PICKS COMING OUT TOMORROW:
2 of the 3 picks are in.....both has selected different games.....let's see if we can "wittle down" the participants over the week-end. When the final pick is in....we'll send 'em out so you can root home the victor. remember, the winner gets the much sought-after Century Club plaque, "something good" and the right to present a $250 scholarship to a deserving athlete at the Sports Banquet on 2-12-08.
COMMUNITY AWARD NOMINEES ARE BEING SOLICITED BY PRESIDENT-ELECT BOB HOYT:
The committee has been meeting and bob has asked for members to submit the names and reasons for deserving community members to receive recognition at the banquet. Many, many deserving folks are eligible and we're asking for your input. Send info directly (and soon) to bob at hoyteng@aol.com
WILSON HALL OF FAME TO HONOR INDUCTEES - SOME OF OUR "OWN":
This Saturday, at 11:30 deserving individuals will be inducted (and some re-inducted) into the Wilson High Hall of Fame at one of our favorite sports bars, Smooth's , 144 Pine Avenue, Long Beach, 90802. This has become a great event and, at a cost of $30, is a great way to honor them and support one of our oldest High Schools in the City. We attached the invite which shows two of our "Hall of Famers" , Joan Van Blom & Bobby Grich...along with other deserving folks. Gonna be a great event...support the school and Smooth's...!!!!
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BOB SEAGREN PRESENTS CHECK ($3,300) TO CLUB FOR STAFFING THE BEER GARDENS AT THE MARATHON:
Bob Seagren (and fellow member) came to the club last week and presented us a check for our efforts. We would have made more...but the "spillage" factor ate into our profits. Many thanks to Richart White and Frank Donohue for coordinating the Aid station and to Sam Breuklander for running the beer gardens...!!! We display pictures of Bob presenting the check...as well as President Baca presenting Bob his membership plaque.....a great evening...!!!
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DUSTIN JORDAN - S.O.B. AMBASSADOR REPORTS ON HIS TRIP TO CHINA:
A trip of a lifetime is how Dustin explained his trip to China representing the Special Olympics....a slide presentation really wowed the folks at the meeting....
NEW / OLD MEMBERS RETURN:
Last week say one of our long-time members re-join the club.....Gene Layton...everyone's favorite roofer.....and his brother-in-law and real brother to one of our long-standing member (Frank Colonna) Mike Colonna has now joined the Club......
Welcome to Mike and welcome back to Gene...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
POLY HIGH GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH - CARL BUGGS - JOINS US ONCE AGAIN...!!!
Coach Buggs will address the club Tuesday evening informing us of the upcoming season and the team's plan to travel to Oregon for a tournament against some talented "Oregonians"...!!! Always informative and entertaining please help us welcome this great coach..!!
COACH RAUL LARA - POLY HIGH SPEAKS TO THE CLUB:
Unable to attend the previous week due to schedule changes brought about by the fires, Coach Lara appeared last Tuesday and brought the Club up to speed on just how Poly continually performs at a high level. Preparation, preparation, preparation....and hard work. Coach Lara also identified several alumni athletes that have joined many, many others that have come back to the campus to address the team to insure the "spirit of the past" remains with those of the future. Gracious in his thanks to the club for our support Coach Lara was a big hit. Congratulations to him, his assistant coaches and good luck in their pursuit of a C.I.F. Championship..!!!
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Long Beach PONY All- Start Team
It is the Long Beach PONY All-Star Team from Whaley Park in Long Beach. They were the U.S. Champions, and the World Series runner-up team this year in Washington, Pennsylvania.These are 14 year old kids who came from a rather small league (6 teams total), who went out and won three straight tournaments to advance to the World Series, where they won their first three games, before losing in the finals to Puerto Rico. Their final record was 14-2 during the All-star run.Manager Rick Rom, Coach Ken Jakemer, Coach Vic Troutman, and most of the team will be on hand to talk about their World Series All-star experiences.More detailed info is available on our website at the following two links: http://longbeachpony.org/AllStars.cfmhttp://longbeachpony.org/WorldSeries.cfm
Brian Gimmillaro, one of the finest Volleyball Coaches in the Country will be joining us Tuesday evening......recently returning from a road trip up the coast where the team lost to Cal Poly and then took it out on our old nemesis Santa Barbara....Coach Gimmillaro has gone through as many line-up changes as he has had matches...always searching for the right combination Coach Gimmillaro's goal is to prepare the team for the post season....having brought 3 National Championships to the Beach...we're pretty well assured he does know what he's doing.....always a great speaker....certainly always a great leader and coach....join us Tuesday night for an evening that promises to both entertain and educate us all....!!!!!
MARCUS TURNER FROM CABRILLO ADDRESSES THE CLUB:
What a terrific meeting we had last week with two great speakers....Marcus Turner, former Jordan High footballer, U.C.L.A. and 7-year veteran of the N.F.L. brought us up to speed as to the trials and efforts he's experienced as the Head Football Coach of the Cabrillo Jaguars.......Coach Turner, who's 7 KIDS...!!!! keep him very, very busy was a bundle of energy and enthusiasm...his first year at the helm saw his charges go zippo....0 for the league.......that's changed this year as he's already notched a victory....Coach Turner spoke of the school, the parents, the team, the league and much, much more...he then answered questions which included his stay in the N.F.L...which he says was a wonderful experience and has given him the experience necessary to truly appreciate his current assignment. A great coach..a great talk DUSTIN PLUNKETT - GLOBAL MINISTER OF SPECIAL OLYMPICS WOWED THE CLUB:
For many years the club has been an avid supporter of the Special Olympics cause.....begun during the presidency of Keith Cordes, our support has involved not only monetary ($ 2,500 donation at the Sports Banquet)..time and other areas........and the speech from Dustin showed that it's a wonderful investment. Selected as only 1 of 12 in the WORLD, Dustin told us of being born with a clef palet..how he rec'd aid in overcoming this affliction and how he was introduced to Special Olympics..his initial hesitancy and once he was participating how wonderful it was to "be with folks that talked like me...acted like me and accepted me for simply being me!"...He continued on with information on his duties...those of traveling the world in support of S.O.B.....of working with Rafer Johnson and traveling to China (Shanghai) to speak in front of 6,000 special Olympians......a wonderful example of what can be done through the efforts of many.....a great "return on our investment" for the club. You could hear a pin drop during his talk......shown with our President and his speech counselor...Dustin wowed the crowd....
09/11/07
SCOTT MEYER - JORDAN HIGH & BRIAN WALSH - ST. ANTHONY'S TO ADDRESS CLUB:
Come on out and listen to these fine coaches (and fellow member Scott Meyer) address the club...we should be getting a distinct difference from Jordan and the Saints...always a great time to have our fine High School Coaches address the club...
09/04/07
STEVE VENT - MANAGER AND PRESIDENT OF THE BELMONT SHORE RUGBY TO ADDRESS CLUB:
Come on out and learn all you ever wanted to know about Rugby......it ain't football and it ain't soccer......probably the most tasking sport around with a local team that continues to vie for National Championships...with players well into their "mid-years"....(and we mean "mid-years")....a terrific evening..
L.B.C.C. GOLF COACHES-
Yet another double - header evening the club will hear from both the Women's and Men's Golf Coaches at City College. Some of you may be aware that the Women's Coach - Kelly Warnimont is in her 3rd season and in 2005 (her first) she coached Pam Arjayarutt to the individual State Championship! She will be joined by someone that many of you have know for the past 4-5 decades.......with the resignation of former golf coach Mike Rae who left to assume a similar position with Saddleback College (right next to his home etc, etc)....Athletic Director (and fellow member) Larry Reisbig "made the call" to the former coach.....dare we say it....Coach Paul Chafe - who guided the Vikings to several championships (including a bunch of state championships) during the 80's and 90's and then went on to retire. For those of you with really, really good memories.....Paul was also an Assistant Football Coach under Coach (and fellow member) Jim Stangeland in the early 60's...soooo, we're not quite certain as to the exact number....we're assured Coach Chafe has served L.B.C.C. during at least the past 5 decades.....and possibly 6...!!!!! Now we've got talent and experience at the helms of the two programs....come on out and get "some tips on how to eliminate the yips!!!!"
08/28/07
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MAURICIO INGRASSIA SPEAKS TO CLUB - INTRODUCES HIS FRESHMAN CLASS:
Coach Ingrassia made his fall appearance speaking to the club and introducing his freshman class of players...all of the players had a chance to speak to the club and a grand job they did.....a set of twins, an athlete that had her jesey retired from her High School and others filled the club in on their asperations for the upcoming year. coming off a pair of 5-0 wins over Bakersfield and Azusa Pacific (5-0 wins in soccer are like games in baseball where the winning pitcher ends up throwing a 9 inning shut-out.....or in football with a team posting a 55-0 score..!!)....heading into the week-end match with Utah...where they kept their perfect "score" in tact by beating the Utes in overtime with a score of 1-0. That puts the 49ers 3-0 and unscored upon.....a great start for a great team...!!!! (pictures to follow....)
One of the most respected coaches in the southland, Mauricio will be joining us Tuesday evening to fill us in on his season....as his season has already started. Mauricio, who won a national championship at L.B.C.C. has re-invigorated the 49er program and promises to take us back into the n.c.a.a. contenders "rarified air". Always great to hear from the coach...truly a good guy and a terrific representative for the University....!!!!!
L.B.C.C. SOFTBALL COACHES ADDRESS THE CLUB:
Melissa Angel and Jack "The Ghost" Hutchinson gave a terrific talk ... jack brought us up to speed as to the recent history of l.b.c.c. softball....wherein the program was given a "shot in the arm" about 7-8 years ago and recently has seen a resurrgence and promising upturn. Angel gave us a run-down (pardon the pun) on the upcoming season and both answered questions from the crowd. A great talk by two terrific coaches.
DAVE BENEDICT - SR. ASSOCIATE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR TO ADDRESS THE CLUB TONIGHT:
Settling in on his new assignment (Dave joined A.D. (and fellow member) Vic Cegles the week we re-joined the other 64 N.C.A.A. basketball teams in pursuit of a championship in March and has hit the floor running. As the #2 guy in the athletic department Dave will be coordinating a whole lot of activities...he filled us in on the manner in which booster clubs will be folded into the main "giving" programs at the university's athletic department and how it will not only benefit the department and allow them to both coordinate and provide better service/communication to all.....it will allow a "consolidation" of the donor's contributions to various entities.....sounds like a good plan that will evolve over the coming year. Also, Dave JOINED THE CLUB....so, of course, we no longer have to be nice to him...welcome to Dave Benedict...!!!!
DORIAN "THE HAMMER" ATHONY WILL DISPLAY HIS GOLDEN GLOVE CHAMPIONSHIP BELT TONIGHT:
Back from the Golden Glove wars, "the hammer" will be displaying his championship belt....pictures of you and the belt will be taken so you can really, really impress that sensitive companion of yours that really thinks and believes that you are a champion...you gotta see this to believe it....!!!!!!
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
BOB SEAGREN WOWS THE CLUB - AND THEN JOINS!!
Bob Seagren, Olympic Athlete and coordinator of the Long Beach Marathon addressed the club last Tuesday and really, really kept everyone spellbound in their seats....
He updated us on the L.B. Marathon...and then informed us as to just how he began his pole-vaulting career..........seems his older brother brought home a "POLE" and they decided to see if they could vault the entire block without touching the ground.....how do you do that....you "vault" onto your neighbors' garages, homes etc....seemed to work out fine for the Seagren brothers....not quite the same for their parents who were greeted by a block of home owners complaining about the "thuds" on their roofs.....(minor problem...)
anyway...from there bob's career "took off" and actually set a state record as a Junior in High school.....when he was a senior he was surpassed by 2 sophmores and "woke him up"....he got a coach....got a scholarship and went on to appear in the 1968 Mexico City Olympics where he won the Gold....having hit (I'm not certain..but recall it was 17' 6") with two others.....and won the gold on the fewest misses.......great stories about the '69 and '72 Olympics.....held the group in their seats past 7:30 p.m. without a butt stirring....great night.......................
and then.....He joined the club....bringing our Olympic compliment to past 6 members...(more in the future...!!!!)
MISTY MAY WINS (so, this is a surpise) LATEST TOURNAMENT....!!!!!
Misty won her 4th tournament in a row at Manhattan Beach yesterday...we've run out of fingers and tows to count just how many...we think....84 as a pro.....+/-....
every time Misty wins in the future ...we're gonna go into the "archives" and "dig" out some photos of the old guys with either her or the gold medal she won....
Congratulations to our "Golden Girl".....
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