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Volume 29 Number 4 www.fsbgc.org Fall 2015

“Show Your Spirit” – Cheer participants learn some new moves during the annual FSBGC Cheer clinic held on September 12. Cheer volunteers from Northside High and Southside High helped conduct the event. Club members from all four FSBGC units attended.

FSBGC Partners Provide Outreach To Needy Families

For the second straight year, volunteers from Community Bible Church, Arvest Bank, Designer Barber College & Beauty School and the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club worked together to host a Community Outreach event at the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club on August 5. An estimated 500 people attended. Through the leadership of Matt Whitson and Jackie Flake, needy families were treated to free clothing, food and haircuts. Dental care consultation was provided by Affordable Dental. Volunteer Randy Philpot helped coordinate set-up and clean-up efforts. “We are happy to help” said Matt Whitson, event chairman. “There are a lot of needy families that need a little extra help” he added. The program helps provide an extra boost for families as they get ready for fall. On August 16, members of Forefront Church provided a special “back-to-school” outreach for families at the Stephens Boys & Girls Club. Free food, haircuts and backpacks were distributed to needy families. Volunteer Lee Kemp led the Stephens outreach efforts. Forefront volunteers have helped with several improvements at the Stephens facility, including: painting the interior of the Club, power washing the exterior, installing new outdoor basketball goals, purchasing a new drinking fountain and making various repairs.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB FACES CHALLENGING

FUNDING CRUNCH With recent cuts from city, state and federal funding sources, the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club is dealing with unforeseen fi nancial obstacles. Earlier in 2015, the City of Fort Smith announced that all support to non-profi t agencies will be eliminated, including the Boys & Girls Club. State TANF funding for Boys & Girls Clubs in Arkansas has decreased by 75% and federal OJP support for the FSBGC during the past two years has decreased by 50%. “We are going to be forced to fi nd other sources of revenue” said Jerry Glidewell, FSBGC executive director. “This may include a combination of expanding fundraising efforts, increasing fees or cutting back on services” he added. “Our Club has always prided itself in keeping membership dues and fees as low as possible, so that everyone can afford to participate.” The biggest source of support for the Boys & Girls Club is the Fort Smith Area United Way, which provides 22% of annual revenue for the Club. The United Way and the Boys & Girls Club were both established in 1928. Interest income on the FSBGC endowment also helps generate annual funding for Club operations. Several fundraisers are conducted throughout the year to benefi t the Club, including: annual Haunted Warehouse at Chaffee Crossing, Football Queens Contest, Corporate Games Challenge, Holiday sales of Turkeys and Hams, Hunts Park Christmas Tree lot, Cooper Clinic Road to the Final Four, and the Cox Community Concert. The Alumni & Friends Association raises funds for the Boys & Girls Club through it’s annual sustaining membership drive and golf tournament. “We couldn’t have made it through the year without help from our Alumni & Friends Association” said Glidewell. Over the years, the Alumni & Friends Association has helped the Club with numerous capital projects, including: building and ballfi eld Improvements, security systems, phone systems.

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In Memory of... Memorial and honorarium contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club endowment create a perpetual stream of income for the organization. Acknowledgment cards are mailed to the families of those memorialized and/or honored, and donors receive a tax deduction receipt. The endowment was created in 1940. For the past 74 years, interest income from the Endowment has been used solely for Club operations. Gifts received during the third quarter of 2015 (July, August, September) were given in memory of the following:

Scholarship Gifts:

MR. JESSE L. JACKSONby Peggy & Billy Higgins

MR. CHRISTOPHER G. ANDERSONby Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. CARL E. BOWEN, SR. MR. JOHN E. MILLERby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Debbie & Bill Gordon, Jr. by Helene Lewis & John Zander

MR. BILL BROMLEY MS. BETTY PIERCEby Margaret Malloy by The Wyatt Family

MS. MARY JANE BROYLES MR. DAVID PILLARby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Judy Owens

MR. DREW BYARS MR. ZEKE PRATTby The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. "TJ" CUNNINGHAM MS. JOANNE SWAFFORD(for) MR. WILLIAM P. ENGLAND, SR. by Nancy & Jimmy Ciulla

by Tommy Cunningham by Fianna Hills Ladies Golf Associationby Mark Tayar by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

by Peggy & Billy HigginsMR. MARC DOMINGOS by Jeffrey Sand Company

by Virginia & Larry Kennedy by Bernice W. Magouyrkby Madeline & Robert Marquette by Mr. & Mrs. David Magouyrkby Northside Senior High PTA by Jennifer & James Nash

by Susan & Rick SkillenMS. SUZANNE T. DOUGHERTY

by Janie & Les Evitts III MR. RONNIE UDOUJby Julie & Matt Ketcham by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Sherri & Gordon McAllister, Jr. by Lana & Dan McGrewby Terese & Rick Staton by Dian & Richard Nixon

by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben SmithMR. OWEN T. EARLS

by Susie Arnallby Cyndi & Jerry Glidewellby Cleo E. Leftwich

MR. SEAN AARON AMOSby Lana & Dan McGrewby Ethel Longby Dian & Richard Nixon

by Alice & Donald SwaimMR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR.

Memorials:MS. KATHRYN S. ENGLEHART(for) MR. CARL E. BOWEN, SR.by Janice & Bob Powell(for) MR. OWEN T. EARLSby Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith(for) MR. JESSE L. JACKSON(for) MR. HAL NEEDUMMR. BUD GARNER

by Marla & Hank Needhamby The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith(for) MR. OWEN T. EARLS(for) MR. HAL NEEDUMMS. BETTY J. GRIFFIN

by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben SmithHonorariums:(for) MARY & PETE KENNEMERMR. DON HENLINE(for) JULIE & TOMMY NEEDUMby Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith(for) MR. BILL WEABLE

by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.

Fall 2015 www.fsbgc.org

FSBGC Friends RememberedOwen Earls – died August 15, 2015 at the age of 77. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a bookkeeper. Earls was a long-time Boys & Girls Club volunteer. He was presented a Distinguished Service Award by the Alumni & Friends Association in 2008. As a scorekeeper, gatekeeper and volunteer baseball coach, Earls was involved with the Club for more than 35 years. One of his favorite pastimes was to visit with Club volunteers at “coaches corner” located at Hunts Park. Owen is survived by his children, Cindy and Jody Grizzle of Pocola; Lacey and Mike Swaim of Fort Smith, and Kevin and Lisa McBride of Owasso.

Joanne Jeffrey Swafford – age 88, passed away on August 29, 2015 in Fort Worth, TX. Her father, W.D. Jeffrey was instrumental in the construction of Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club in 1957. The Jeffrey Club is named in honor of Bill Jeffrey, the late brother of Joanne. Bill Jeffrey died in an automobile accident in 1955, while attending the University of Arkansas. Joanne was involved in many civic causes. She served as a volunteer with St. Edwards (Mercy) hospital, Euper Lane PTA, Bost Inc., Girl Scouts, Fort Smith Historical Society and First United Methodist Church. Joanne received the “Spirit of the Frontier” award from the City of Fort Smith in 1997. She is survived by her sister Peggy Hinds Baker, her daughter Sarah Garrett, two sons, Jeffrey and David, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Carl Bowen – passed away September 25, 2015 at the age of 72. Bowen was retired from the Fort Smith Public schools after 23 years. He served in the Marines for 5 years and the Army for 17 years. Carl was a long-time volunteer coach at the Evans Boys & Girls Club. He served in the Vietnam War and received several awards while in the military. He is survived by his wife Janie, son Carl Bowen Jr., and daughters Deirdre Waters and Angela Bowen.

Marc Domingos – age 65, died on July 16, 2015 in Fort Smith. He was a retired contractor. Marc coached baseball for more than 30 years at the Fort Smith Church League and Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. He had a great passion for the game and all his players. He is survived by his wife Loretta, children Christy, Patrick, and Teresa, along with six grandchildren.

T.J. Guitar Contest winners – Jason Netz from Stephens Boys & Girls Club and Lianna Grimes from Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club are presented new guitars from the family of T.J. Cunningham. The awards were announced at the annual FSBGC Musicfest. The T.J. Guitar program started six years ago in memory of the late T.J. Cunningham, a former Club member and musician who died in 2009. Tommy Cunningham, the father of T.J., conducts a fundraiser each year to help sponsor the program. Plans are to expand musical opportunities for participants by offering music lessons at the Boys & Girls Club.

Giant Chess Board – members of the Evans Boys & Girls Club enjoy a game of outdoor chess thanks to a recent gift from the Optimist Club. The Optimist Club has supported activities at the Boys & Girls Club for more than 60 years. Optimist member Don Moon coordinated efforts to paint the giant board during August. Inspired by the large participation in the annual elementary chess tourney held at Evans, Optimist Club member Peggy Ingle wanted to create more focus on chess. Optimist members plan on installing a park bench near the new outdoor chess board.


Poetry Workshops ToBe Held at All Four Clubs

Umoja Soul Writers group led by Leora Jackson will be conducting poetry workshops for Boys & Girls Club members this Fall. Classes are offered at no charge for Boys & Girls Club participants. Boys and girls ages 8 – 14 are encouraged to register. The course will cover creativity, personal expression, importance of imagery, fl ow, and the utilization of technology. Classes will begin at 5:15 p.m. on the following dates: Stephens - October 7 / November 11 Evans – October 14 / December 9 Jeffrey - October 15 / November 19 Goldtrap - October 21 / December 16 Leora Jackson has conducted writing workshops at the Fayetteville Boys & Girls Club. She’s planning to provide sign language classes at the Club this winter.

Member of the MonthAward Recipients

July Keante’ Rose (Jeffrey) Lucy Ahne (Evans) Markel Evans (Stephens) Robert Harrison (Goldtrap) August Amarian Abdullah (Jeffrey) Addi Branham (Evans) Timmy Tran (Stephens) Mikeal Harrison (Goldtrap) September Jasmine Kursh (Jeffrey) Nadia Ramirez (Evans Makyra Robinson (Stephens) Hannah Shamblin (Goldtrap)

Volunteer of the Month Award Recipients

July Eric Williams (Jeffrey) Shannon York (Evans) Jamie Smith (Stephens) Matt Russell (Goldtrap) August Alberto Martinez (Jeffrey) Katie Norris (Evans) Sarah Hindmarsh (Stephens) Karim Fulbright (Goldtrap) September Cosaundra Chapple (Jeffrey) Kendra Ledbetter (Evans) NHS Soccer Players (Stephens) Alex Bradford (Goldtrap)

New S.T.A.R.S. “Students Talking About Real Success”

Wednesdays at Jeffrey4:00 p.m. – grades 2-44:45 p.m. – grades 5-8

CRAFTS – SKITS – DANCEROLE PLAYING – ARTS

PUBLIC SPEAKING – FUNCosaundra Chapple – Coordinator

Marilyn Foster congratulates winners – a ceremony was held on September 16 at Goldtrap to honor winners of the annual Poetry Contest. Pictured are (left to right): Braeden Smith, Valerie Alexander, Marilyn Foster, Lillian Beas and Katelyn Smith.

MARILYN FOSTER PRESENTSANNUAL POETRY AWARDS

Cash prizes were awarded to the 2015 Poetry contest winners during at an Sept. 16 at Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club. The contest theme for the annual poetry event was “My Favorite Pet.” The Poetry Contest is conducted during the FSBGC summer program and has been sponsored by Marilyn Foster for the past 20 years.

Division I (ages 6-11) 1st Place: Valerie Alexaner (age 10) - Evans 2nd Place: Katelyn Smith (age 9) - Goldtrap 3rd Place: LaSiyah Singleton (age 9) - Stephens Honorable Mention: Braeden Smith (age 10) - Evans Honorable Mention: Jacob Wright (age 10) - Evans

Division II (ages 12-18)1st Place: Alexis Goodman (age 13) - Jeffrey 2nd Place: LaTavia Rollinson (age 12) - Jeffrey 3rd Place: Lillian Beas (age 12) - Evans Honorable Mention: Rebecca Truong (age 12) - EvansHonorable Mention: Jazlen Bell (age 12) - Jeffrey


2015 HAUNTED HOUSE

SPONSORSUnited Federal Credit Union

Carman Inc. / Ava’s at FiannaShipley Motor Equipment Company

Lee Jackson Construction / CSMPro Insulation Company / Pic-N-Tote

Dr. Jim Saviers / Paizi’s GyrosEastside Animal Health Center

DaBayou Sno-Balls / Hardy & Hardy Inc.Midwest Sporting Goods

Bates Paint & BodyShamrock Bolt & Screw

Fort Smith PlatingOneMain Financial / Ink Spot / Papa’s Pub

The Chicken & More Store / Vegas ProductionsJuan’s Mexican Restaurant

Robin’s Lawns / Southwest Garage DoorRolando’s Nuevo Latino Restaurant

Jim Hall & Associates / A & A Army SurplusRiver Valley Door & Trim / Grubs Bar & Grill

River Valley Small Engine RepairNeumeier’s Rib Room / KTCS / Spirit Halloween

Matlock Media / Tri-State Fire Extinguisher

2015 FUNDRAISER

ANNUAL HAUNTED HOUSE BEGINS 22nd SEASON

“Cries at the Crossing” is the new slogan for the annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Haunted House located at Chaffee Crossing. “We are starting our 22nd year for this fundraiser” said FSBGC Director of Operations Jason Morland. “We have an outstanding group of volunteers and sponsors for this year’s event” he added. The Haunted Warehouse opens at 7:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night from October 16 through October 31. A tour through the Haunted Warehouse takes about 45 minutes. Several spooky scenes entertain participants, including: a snowfall effect, grave yard, room of shock, vortex tunnel, carnival of chaos, coffi n ride, laser lights and a sheet maze. With two connected warehouses, there’s approximately 18,000 square feet of area covered in the price of a ticket. “We have a lot of fun and all the proceeds goes to a very worthy cause” Morland said. “Our volunteers spend tons of hours working behind the scenes to make sure the event is a success” he added. All proceeds help support the Boys & Girls Club programs.

Academy Sports Support – a “back to school” shopping spree allowed 30 Boys & Girls Club members to receive $100 gift cards from Academy Sports. The event was held July 30 and participants were selected from all four FSBGC locations.

LEAN ON ME MENTORING REGISTRATION UNDERWAY Sign-ups for the 2015-2016 Lean On Me mentoring program at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs are being held at all four Club units. The program focuses on helping needy Club members through one-on-one weekly mentoring sessions. Kari Fenby, Lean On Me coordinator, is working closely with Club staff in recruiting and screening volunteers. Former FSBGC Youth of the Year Ben Hornung, a history teacher at Northside High, assists with the program. He is a former Youth of the Year. “Mentoring is a very important part of the Club’s program” said Fenby, who is a long-time coordinator of Lean On Me. “Kids enjoy the positive reinforcement provided by our volunteer mentors” she added. Lean On Me is sponsored by the Alumni & Friends Association and the Fort Smith Optimist Club. It was developed in 1998 through the vision of Cavanaugh School principal Hank Needham. Each month, special outside group activities are held, including: skating, bowling, attending a UAFS ballgame, movies, etc. Several college and high school students help serve as mentors. Since the program’s inception, Bobby Needham, a counselor at Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance, has served as a volunteer. “I get as much out of the program as the children do” said Needham. “You never really know the impact you can have by helping” he said. For more information concerning Lean On Me, contact Kari Fenby at 479-522-1712.


A Community Outreach event on August 5 helped more than Smith Chevrolet representatives Terry Harris, Bryan Penniman500 people receive clothing, food and haircuts at the Jeffrey unit. and Ty Matlock present a Chevy Youth Sports check to the Club.Community Bible and Arvest Bank coordinated the give-away. Smith Chevrolet sponsors baseball & soccer clinics at the FSBGC.

Eric Williams leads Boys & Girls Club members in a fi tness routine Volunteers from DeSigner Barber College & Stylist School provide during gym activites at the Jeffrey unit. Williams helps manage the haircuts to members of the Goldtrap unit. DeSigner students haveFSBGC cheer and dance programs. given free cuts at all four FSBGC locations.

Teen members participated in the Old Navy job shadowing event. Walmart Neighborhood Market kicked off their grand-openingParticipants learned about customer service, merchandising, with a check presentation to the FSBGC. Store manager Jesse inventory control and employee expectations. Pinkston (left) is a former Evans Boys & Girls Club m ember.


ALUMNI NEWS Fall 2015

State Representative George McGill presents Lawrence “Buzz” Wood with a state proclamation from the Arkansas Legislature honoring Wood for his 60 years of involvement at the Boys & Girls Club.

2016 ALUMNI & FRIENDSMEMBERSHIP DRIVE UNDERWAY Friends and former members of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are invited to become a member of the Alumni & Friends Association. The 2016 membership drive is underway. Previous members are asked to renew their membership. Go to www.fsbgc.org to join. During the past 25 years, close to a million dollars has been raised for the FSBGC through the Alumni & Friends Association. A minimum of $25 is all it takes to join. You do not have to be a past Club member to be eligible. Membership levels include: active, silver, century, gold, platinum, lifetime and the Jeremiah Milbank Society. The Association has been instrumental in supporting several important programs and events at the Club, both through volunteer manpower and fi nancial resources. Recently the Alumni & Friends Association provided $25,000 in operational support to the Boys & Girls Club. Last year the Alumni & Friends Association purchased new lighting for Club gymnasiums and new security cameras for all four units.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Offi ce Launches Alumni & Friends Club

Boys & Girls Clubs of America offi cials have kicked off a national effort to engage it’s estimated 16 million Club Alumni with a new “Alumni & Friends Club.” The program is very similar to the Fort Smith Boys & GirlsClubs Alumni program which was started in 1991. “We want to reconnect with millions of former Club kids and issue a call to action to come together as advocates and ambassadors for Clubs around the country” said Jim Clark, President and CEO of BGCA. It is estimated that one of every 16 Americans has been a Club kid at one point in their life, according to BGCA. Nationwide, Boys & Girls Clubs of America serve close to 4 million youth.

YOU’RE INVITED

ALUMNI & FRIENDS BBQWednesday – October 28, 2015

at Evans Boys & Girls Club6:00 p.m.

J im Files – guest speaker(the event is free and the dress code is casual)

Bring a spouse, guest or prospective Alumni & Friends member. The event will include a BBQ meal, guest speaker, doors prizes and an update regarding the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Clubs. Visit with old Club members, meet new friends. Help celebrate the achievements of the Alumni & Friends Association.

To RSVP, call (479) 782-7093 oremail: [email protected]


Alumni Spotlight – Jerry Taylor

AN ATHLETE “TAYLOR-MADE”FOR ALL SEASONS

Whatever sport was in season, 1974 Northside High School graduate Jerry Taylor was the star. Considered one of the most gifted athletes to ever participate at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club, Taylor’s accomplishments are quite impressive. During his youth, Jerry attended the Boys Club with his three brothers, Roger, David, and Mike. The Taylor boys were involved in various Club programs and sports. All four worked part-time at the Club during their high school years. Jerry’s athletic talent became more and more evident at Northside High. In four different sports he led teams to championships, and was heavily recruited by several Colleges who were interested in providing him an athletic scholarship, including Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tulsa. Taylor was faced with the diffi cult decision of choosing between basketball, football, baseball or track. As a member of the 1974 undefeated NHS Grizzles basketball team, Jerry was an outstanding forward. The team went 30-0 and won state championship under legendary coach Gayle Kaundart. Team member Ron Brewer would later play eight seasons in the NBA. Taylor was an outfi elder for the 1974 Kerwins American Legion baseball team that won the state championship. Jerry helped lead the Sportsmen to a regional runner-up fi nish in Memphis with an overall record of 38-6. Coach Squeaky Smith would marvel at Taylor’s speed and grace on the fi eld. Whether it was chasing down fl y balls in the outfi eld, or stretching a single into a double on the base path, Taylor’s competitive edge and winning spirit was a big ingredient to his team’s success. In track, Taylor was a standout speedster who ran the 440 yard dash (49.9) and the mile relay. He fi nished runner-up in the state 440. On the football fi eld, he was a wide receiver who was named to the high school All-American team and was a member of the Northside state championship team in 1971. His outstanding performance on the gridiron attracted college recruiters that included former NFL quarterback Jerry Rhome. Taylor decided to sign with the University of Tulsa, where he was a top receiver for the Golden Hurricane football team. During his senior year, he scored six touchdowns and had 690 yards in receiving. The team fi nished 9-2 and was ranked in the top 20. After college, Taylor had a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers before settling in Tulsa with his wife Sarah. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tulsa. Jerry and Sarah (Minchew) met while Sarah was attending her little brother’s baseball game at the Fort Smith Boys Club. Jerry was the umpire. The couple now have two grown children, son Jordan and daughter Hannah. Jordan is a graduate of OU and Hannah played college soccer at Tulsa. Today, Jerry is Vice-President of Wealth Management for UBS in Tulsa. UBS is a leading global management fi rm with locations world- wide. Each year, Jerry and his brothers Roger and Mike participate in the annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Alumni Association golf tournament. His support of the Club is a way of giving back to an organization that helped shape his life.

JERRY TAYLOR FILE

Occupation: Taylor Financial GroupUBS Wealth Management - Tulsa, OKParents: Earl & Virginia Aileen TaylorSiblings: David, Mike, Roger & LindaChildren: Jordan & Hanna - 3 grandchildren Education: Sunnymede, Kimmons Jr. High Northside High, University of TulsaSports Career Achievements:High School Basketball State ChampionNorthside (30-0) – 1974High School Football State ChampionNorthside - 1971American Legion Baseball State ChampionKerwins (38-6) – 1974High School All-American –1974 Football & BasketballUniv of Tulsa Football - leading receiver - 1978Univ of Tulsa Basketball – one season

FSBGC Alumni Association Golf tourney: Mickey Meimerstorf, Mike Taylor, Roger Taylor and Jerry Taylor


Jerry Taylor (back row third from right) played for the Optimist team that won the 1968 Boys Club Midget baseball league. The team was coached by Jerry Kerwin, who has been a board member at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club for the past 55 years. Taylor worked part-time for Kerwins Athletic Goods while attending high school. Brad Cauthron (back row second from left) played baseball with Taylor on the 1974 Kerwins American Legion State championship team coached FSBGC Hall of Famer Lawrence “Squeaky” Smith. Cauthron played college baseball at Westark and OU and was a standout pitcher. His father was long-time Sebastian County Sheriff Bill Cauthron. Jerry Taylor and his three brothers all played American Legion baseball for the Boys Club: Mike Taylor (Midwest), David Taylor (Kerwins), Roger Taylor (Jay Oil) and Jerry Taylor (Kerwins).

FSBGC Hall of Fame Nominations Requested Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Alumni & Friends Association board of directors are accepting nominations for the next Hall of Fame induction ceremony scheduled for November 7, 2016. The event is held every two years and honors individuals or civic groups who have displayed outstanding achievements based on their personal association with the Boys & Girls Clubs. 56 individuals and fi ve civic groups have been recognized since the creation of the Hall of Fame in 1992. These include Club volunteers, board members, civic leaders, educators, professional athletes, etc. Nominations can be submitted to the FSBGC administrative offi ce. Information should include the nominees contact information, educational background, family history, references, list of accomplishments, and career highlights. Nominations are presented to the Alumni & Friends Association selection committee for consideration. There are more than 100 names on a current nomination list. In 2014, three individuals were inducted posthumously, including: Henry Armstrong, Arthur “Shifty” Davis and Herman Udouj. Other inductees during 2014 were Jim Atwell, Jim Hamilton, Phil Hatch and Dr. Cole Goodman.


2015-2016 BASKETBALLSIGN-UPS UNDERWAY

When: October 19 through November 8 Where: Any FSBGC location – Jeffrey, Evans, Stephens or GoldtrapAges: Rinky Dink (grades 1-2) /Peewee (grades 3-4) Midget (grades 5-6) / Junior (grades 7-9) Senior (grades 10-12) Costs: $18 activity fee Tryouts: Rinky Dink – Nov. 10 at 5:30 p.m. Peewee – Nov. 11 at 5:30 p.m. Midget – Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Junior – Nov. 16 at 5:30 p.m. Senior – coaches meeting Nov. 17 Games: The season is played from December through February. Games and practices are conducted at FSBGC gyms.

Soccer Action – FSBGC soccer games are played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings at Goldtrap during the fall.

B aseball Planning – Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board member James Wagoner (right) visits with Steve Tellefsen, Cal Ripken and Rob Manfred during a recent tournament. Tellefsen in the President of Babe Ruth Baseball, Manfred is Commissioner Major League Baseball, and Ripken is a MLB Hall of Famer.

Touchdown Run – Hunts Park serves as the home site for FSBGC football. Leagues include Rinky Dink, Peewee and Midget. 2015 Optimist Day Bowl games will be hosted at Northside High.

AMERICAN LEGION STATEBASEBALL TOURNEY

HOSTED BY FSBGC & UAFS In a partnership between the Boys & Girls Club and the University of Arkansas Fort Smith, the State American Legion tournament was played July 24-29 at Crowder fi eld. Eight teams battled for the 2015 state crown. Bryant edged Fort Smith Sportsman (formerly Kerwins) in the championship game. Fort Smith fi nished the season with a record for 32-3. Other teams competing included Conway , Russellville, Jonesboro, Cabot, Texarkana and Blytheville. Fort Smith was led by pitchers Jordan Lawrence, D.J. Reeves and Grady Coleman. Coach Trey Prieur said the team was proud to win four games in the state tourney. “We came up a little short” said Prieur, whose team beat Bryant earlier in the tournament. UAFS baseball coach Toddy Holland and grounds keeper “Taz” Tongier worked diligently to make the event a Success.


Craig Gentry # 3 Brett Goode # 61 MLB Oakland Athletics NFL Green Bay Packers

Jahlil Okafor # 15 blocks a shot during basketball action at the Stephens Boys & Girls Club in 2003. Okafor was a recent fi rst-round pick of the NBA Philadelphia 76ers.

PLAYER WATCHFormer Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club members who are currently participating on Professional or College teams:

Professional Athletes

Craig Gentry MLB Oakland AthleticsBrett Goode NFL Green Bay PackersJahlil Okafor NBA Philadelphia 76ers

College Athletes

Seth Acosta Football AR TechJosh Berard Basketball Univ. of the Ozarks Kenric Burns Football Henderson State Wes Carson Soccer Univ. of Central AR Grady Coleman Baseball Eastern OK Colby Demato Baseball Coffeyville CC Brennan Dooly Baseball Eastern OK Jake Falleur Football Hendrix Koda Glover Baseball Oklahoma StateTaylor Green Basketball Mississippi Valley St. Hayden Harvey Baseball UAFS Chris Hunt Baseball Henderson St. John Hunton Football Columbia Shakari Jones Basketball Georgia Highland Houston Kennedy Baseball Carl Albert CC Jorden Lawrence Baseball Ouachita Billy Lovvorn Baseball Oral Roberts Jordan Miller Baseball Carl Albert CCSeth Mobley Baseball Hendrix Austin Moreton Football Arkansas State Dontae Perry Football AR TechDrew Person Baseball Crowder CC Kory Pollard Baseball Eastern OK Michael Rhea Baseball Northeastern State Adam Richardson Baseball Carl Albert CC Jace Richardson Basketball Univ. of the Ozarks Yuri Richardson Soccer Harding Easton Stallings Baseball Eastern OK Cole Stanton Football Hendrix Gray Staton Football Hendrix Tyler Triplett Basketball Georgia Highlands Matt Turner Baseball UAFS Hooper Vint Basketball UTEP Nick Walker Baseball Liberty University McKinley Whitfi eld Football Tulsa Seth Youngblood Basketball UAFS

Former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club members who are currently coaching College teams:

College CoachesJustin Bailey Basketball UAFS Franqua Bedell Basketball Tallahassee CC Kodi Burns Football SamfordMark Hutson Football Eastern IllinoisBarry Lunney Jr. Football ArkansasGus Malzahn Football AuburnRodney Perry Baseball AvilaCraig Price Baseball Eastern St. (OK)


GREAT FUTURES START HERE.

BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

A. 90B. The room with Lions. They’ve starved

to death from not eating for 3 years C. Choices D. 791. A 4. A 7. B 10. D 2. A 5. A 8. A 3. A 6. A 9. D

ANSWERS:

Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club Evans Boys & Girls Club Stephens Boys & Girls Club Goldtrap Boys & Girls Club 4905 North “O” Street 6015 Boys Club Lane 3101 North 6th Street 8800 South Dallas Fort Smith, AR 72904 Fort Smith, AR 72908 Fort Smith, AR 27904 Fort Smith, AR 72903 (479) 782-8126 (479) 646-9519 (479) 782-6392 (479) 452-5579

Trickie Trivia1. Camry is derived from the Japanese word meaning?

A. crown B. carriage C. cradle D. car

2. Who was the fi rst U.S. President to view the Pacifi c Ocean ? A. Ulysses S. Grant B. Grover Cleveland C. Rutherford B. Hayes D. Chester Arthur

3. Where is the oldest airport located in the U.S.? A. College Park, Maryland B. Dayton, Ohio C. Albany, New York D. Minneapolis, Minnesota

4. Which NFL running back holds the record for most yards (2,628) gained in one season ? A. Barry Sanders

B. Tony Dorsett C. Walter Payton D. LaDainian Tomlinson

5. In classical mechanics, what is defi ned as the product of an objects mass and velocity ? A. momentum B. acceleration C. force D. Kinetic energy

6. Which U.S. General was born in Arkansas? A. Douglas MacArthur B. Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson

C. William T. Sherman D. George Patton

7. What is the square root of 36? A. 4 B. 6 C. 8 D. 12

8. What color eggs do owls lay? A. White B. Yellow C. Blue D. Brown

9. Which U.S. President was once a park ranger at Yellowstone National Park? A. Herbert Hoover B. Harry Truman C. Ronald Reagan D. Gerald Ford

10. Tesla motors creator Elon Musk was co-founder which company? A. Yahoo B. Instagram C. Ebay D. Paypal

A. Solve the following:2 = 6 3 = 124 = 205 = 306 = 42

9 = ??

B. A murderer is condemned to death. He has to choose between three rooms. The fi rst is full of raging fi res, the second is full of assassins with loaded guns, and the third is full of lions that haven’t eaten in 3 years. Which room is safest for him?

C. If you have three you have three. If you have two you have two. If you have one you have none. What is it?

D. Solve the following: 111 = 13 112 = 24 113 = 35 114 = 46 115 = 57 117 = ??

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