February 2008 Newsletter
The Valentine's Dance is set for this Saturday, February 9th. Mount Vernon Country Club has confirmed our date. Lee Gilmore has confirmed the DJ. Harry Shackelford continues to accept reservations up through the 6th of Feb.
Please send Harry an email (hshackelford1@cox.net) indicating how many people will be part of your group. Price for the dinner dance is $125 per couple. This will be a cash bar and dinner will be one of three choices, New York Strip Steak, Cornish Chicken, or Salmon.
Jeff Dietze Retirement Ceremony: The FHSA Board recognized Jeff Dietze's contributions to the Fort Hunt area by sending Chick Little to Jeff's Retirement Ceremony on January 29th and making a plaque presentation from the Sportsmen. Richard McFarland also attended as did School Board members, teachers, students and athletes. Mr. Dietze mentioned the Sportsmen's Club in his farewell speech and passed along his appreciation of our support. He is the most senior tenured Athletic Director in Fairfax County and quite possibly in the whole state. The football field will be officially named Jeff Dietze Field in his honor. Mr. Dietze's efforts will be missed.
Donation Requests: In the past we have not publicized Donation requests. However, this year I will provide that information since the money comes from the street sales, and corporate sponsors. The process calls for donation requests being sent to the board of consideration. Each year, the board develops a budget based on prior year's requests. When a written request is received, it is checked against the budget, discussed amongst the board members and if approved a check for the requested amount is written and sent out within a couple of days. At the last board meeting, Rick Genuario read letters requesting the following donations:
Woodlawn Little League - $400
Fairfax County Public School Run Group - March 29th event - $100
Belle View Elementary School - $250
Stratford Landing Elementary School Fun Run - $100
Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association Basketball - $1000
Fort Hunt Elementary School “Fleet Foxes” Run - $250
West Potomac Crew - $400
All of the above requests passed Board vote and checks will be mailed.
Bob Beatty Award: Attached is the Bob Beatty Award nomination form. It has been sent to the President of the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association for dissemination. If you have a nomination, please submit it via mail to the above address or email to Richard McFarland (rmcfarland@dcscorp.com) by the 14th of March. This will ensure that we can make a selection and then a formal presentation at the membership meeting in April.
Willie Pile: Is lining up sponsorship and will return to the area on May 24th to do another Life Skills Football Camp – Willie has secured the newly named Jeff Dietze Football field for this event. Last year's event attracted between 70-80 participants. Several pro football players, college players and high school players also attended to lend assistance.
Swim Carnival: Jim Schlesinger has scheduled the Carnival for a mid-week June 25th date.
Nationals Tailgate: We are targeting the weekend of June 7th for a Nationals Tailgate Party.
Jim Martin, President - 2007/2008
Please send Harry an email (hshackelford1@cox.net) indicating how many people will be part of your group. Price for the dinner dance is $125 per couple. This will be a cash bar and dinner will be one of three choices, New York Strip Steak, Cornish Chicken, or Salmon.
Jeff Dietze Retirement Ceremony: The FHSA Board recognized Jeff Dietze's contributions to the Fort Hunt area by sending Chick Little to Jeff's Retirement Ceremony on January 29th and making a plaque presentation from the Sportsmen. Richard McFarland also attended as did School Board members, teachers, students and athletes. Mr. Dietze mentioned the Sportsmen's Club in his farewell speech and passed along his appreciation of our support. He is the most senior tenured Athletic Director in Fairfax County and quite possibly in the whole state. The football field will be officially named Jeff Dietze Field in his honor. Mr. Dietze's efforts will be missed.
Donation Requests: In the past we have not publicized Donation requests. However, this year I will provide that information since the money comes from the street sales, and corporate sponsors. The process calls for donation requests being sent to the board of consideration. Each year, the board develops a budget based on prior year's requests. When a written request is received, it is checked against the budget, discussed amongst the board members and if approved a check for the requested amount is written and sent out within a couple of days. At the last board meeting, Rick Genuario read letters requesting the following donations:
Woodlawn Little League - $400
Fairfax County Public School Run Group - March 29th event - $100
Belle View Elementary School - $250
Stratford Landing Elementary School Fun Run - $100
Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association Basketball - $1000
Fort Hunt Elementary School “Fleet Foxes” Run - $250
West Potomac Crew - $400
All of the above requests passed Board vote and checks will be mailed.
Bob Beatty Award: Attached is the Bob Beatty Award nomination form. It has been sent to the President of the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association for dissemination. If you have a nomination, please submit it via mail to the above address or email to Richard McFarland (rmcfarland@dcscorp.com) by the 14th of March. This will ensure that we can make a selection and then a formal presentation at the membership meeting in April.
Willie Pile: Is lining up sponsorship and will return to the area on May 24th to do another Life Skills Football Camp – Willie has secured the newly named Jeff Dietze Football field for this event. Last year's event attracted between 70-80 participants. Several pro football players, college players and high school players also attended to lend assistance.
Swim Carnival: Jim Schlesinger has scheduled the Carnival for a mid-week June 25th date.
Nationals Tailgate: We are targeting the weekend of June 7th for a Nationals Tailgate Party.
Jim Martin, President - 2007/2008
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