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Jr Golf Classic Tee Times
Greeneville Pediatric Clinic and the Laughlin Memorial Hospital Children’s Center’s 7th annual Boys & Girls Club Jr. Golf Classic
to be held July 21st at Link Hills
The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County will hold their 7th annual Jr. Golf Classic on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the Link Hills Country Club Golf Course in Greeneville, Tennessee. The Greeneville Pediatric Clinic and the Laughlin Memorial Hospital Children’s Center will once again be the title sponsors for this annual youth event. The tournament will be open to all Boys and Girls Ages 4– 18 and will consist of several different age divisions for competition. Entry fee is $25.00 per youth player and includes tournament entry fee, lunch, a golf towel and a tournament t-shirt. The divisions of play include: Ages 4-5 will have a modified three hole set up for their competition; Ages 6-8 will play six modified holes, Ages 9-11 and 12-14 will play 9 holes in their competition; and Ages 15-18 will play 18 holes for their competition. Any 14 year old playing this event as a qualifier for a high school team may play up in the 15-18 year old division. The top 2 players in each division will receive an award for their efforts. Entries will be taken until Wednesday, July 16th at 4 pm. Tee Times will be posted on Friday, July 18th on the club website at www.ggcbgc.org. Entry forms are available at the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County located at 740 West Church Street. For more information call Scott Bullington at the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County at 787-9322 or the Link Hills Pro shop at 639-2961. You can also pick up applications at MR. Golf or email the club at gbgc@comcast.netfor a form for this year’s event.
Baseball Skillz & Drillz Clinic- July 19, 2008
at Pioneer Park Home of the Greeneville Astros
Saturday, July 19, 2008
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Do not miss out on the fun for this year’s event!!!
The Greeneville Astros players and Coaches
will be working with youngsters ages 14 and under
at Pioneer Park on the Basic Fundamentals of baseball.
Free t-shirts for each child while supplies last.
Refreshments will be served after the event.
3-D Individual Skills Basketball Camp
JULY 15-18, 2008
at the East View Recreation Center
This camp will provide instruction that proves with proper Discipline, Determination, and Dedication any child can learn how to be at the top of their game. GMS Coach Beth Bryant will run this camp. This individual camp is a great opportunity for the beginner or experienced player. The camp is designed to develop and refine fundamental basketball skills in a fun and entertaining atmosphere. The sessions will offer intense and specialized basketball instruction in both Offensive and Defensive areas. All campers will be grouped according to their age and ability. This is a commuter camp for boys and girls, Grades 2nd-8th.
Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Auction - Saturday, August 16, 2008
at Trinity United Methodist Church
EcoQuest International and Summers Taylor will present the 9th annual Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Auction on Saturday, August 16th at Trinity United Methodist Church. The annual event has many items for sale from sports & entertainment memorabilia to political items and local items such as food certificates, hotel stays and golf packages. The event will have an item preview and buffet dinner starting at 6:00 pm with the live and silent auction of celebrity & local items starting at 6:45 pm. Tickets are on sale for $20 each and can be purchased at the Boys & Girls Club. The auction will be set up with some items going live and others as a silent auction, due to the large volume of items that will be on sale. Items range from signed scripts and photos, footballs, movie posters, basketballs, helmets, books, shirts, golf hats and many other autographed items of interest.
Boys & Girls Club Champions Dinner- Tuesday, August 26, 2008
UT Coach Bruce Pearl is Featured Guest Speaker
The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville and Greene County will hold their 8th Annual Champions Dinner at the Expo Center on the Greene County Fairgrounds with University of Tennessee basketball Coach Bruce Pearl as the keynote speaker. This year’s event is title sponsored by Forward air & Laughlin Memorial Hospital. The Champions Dinner has become known for its dynamic speakers which have included past speakers such as University of Tennessee coaches Pat Summitt, Phil Fulmer, Ray Mears, Johnny Majors and former NFL player, now NFL coach Mike Singletary. This is the second time that Coach pearl will serve as the guest speaker. He also spoke three years ago right after his hiring by Tennessee. He promised us big things- I believe he delivered. We look to have a sell out for this year’s event that is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26, 2008.
Greeneville Astros- Atmos Energy 5K Road race
to benefit the Boys & Girls Club- July 26, 2008
2008 Greeneville Astros 5K - July 26, 2008
The 2008 Greeneville Astros 5K, presented by Atmos Energy will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 8 am at Pioneer Park in Greeneville, Tennessee. This event benefits the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County. The run will start on the beautiful campus of Tusculum College, winding through a scenic hiking trail of Tusculum, ending with a lap around the warning track of Pioneer Park, the baseball stadium for the Greeneville Astros. Registration begins at 6:30 am, the 5K Race begins at 8:00 am. Entry fee is $15 per participant and each participant will receive an event 5-K T-shirt and one general admission ticket to a 2008 Greeneville Astros home game. Sign up online at www.greenevilleastros.com on the link to the right side of the webpage or sign up at the Greeneville Astros offices at Pioneer Park. The top male and female finisher of the 5K will receive the opportunity to throw out a ceremonial pitch at a future Greeneville Astros home game. For more information call Stephen Pugh of the Greeneville Astros at
423-638-0411 or Scott Bullington at the Boys & Girls Club at 423-787-9322.
Bible’s Machine Welding wins second straight
Bob Kesling Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic
The 5th annual Bob Kesling Boys & Girls Club Celebrity Golf Classic was held Friday afternoon at Link Hills Country Club with a sold out field of 180 golfers and when the day was over. Bible’s Machine Welding took the Championship for the second straight year with a tournament record round of 51. Bible’s championship team consisted of Donnie Bible, Boddie Bible, Jim White and Todd Ricker. Two shots back were Heritage Community Bank/Toyota of Bristol with a 53 led by Kent Bewley, Daniel Johnson, Tommy Burns, Justin Burns and UT and NFL player Eddie Brown. Appalachian Forrest Products placed third in a scorecard playoff with a 55 paced by Kathy Hutcherson, Mark Hickey, Anthony Payne, Jim Harrison and ETSU coach Mike Boyd. Leonard Associates at 55 was fourth paced by Tim Shelton, Bob Leonard, Watson Leonard, Terry Leonard and former Vol Anthony Hancock.
The Orthopaedic Center of Greeneville won the first flight with a 59 in a scorecard playoff behind Don Sandercock, Doug Weller, Mark Collins, Tim Davis and John Minor.Landair Distribution Services placed second in the flight with a 59 turned by Randy Hawk, Mike Chessck, Jim Massengill, Steve Matthews and Vol footballer Wes Brown.
Southeastern Orthopedic Solutions/Medical also had a 59 and their team consisted of Corky Cutshaw, Cathy Cannon, Charles Byrne, Roland McAmis and UT Athletics’ Roger Frazier. DTR Tennessee shot a 59 to placed fourth with Randy Rumbley, Cal Doty, James Channell, Neil G”Fellers and former Vol and current Appalachian State University coach Dale Jones.
First Fleet took the second flight with a 62 turned in by Eben Jones, Wayne Hendricks, Wayland Thompson, Jimmy Hill and UT’s Jeff Jacoby. Summers Taylor was a shot back at 63 with Ted Bryant, John Bowman, Greg Keene, Jason Renner and Vol Announcer and tournament host Bob Kesling. Rexel Wholesale 63 was lead by John Greene, Bobby Davis, Bobby Reynolds, and a pair of former Vol Quarterbacks in Jeff Francis & Dewey Warren. First Tennessee Investments finished fourth in the flight with a 64 that was shot by Darin Patterson, John Paul Broyles, Matt Renner, Kurt Damron and Randy Tilson.
Earlier in the day the Putting contest was won by Scott Felts. During the day the Long drive winner was Daniel Johnson and closest to the hole winners were Don McIntyre, Kevin Broyles, Charles Brooks and Jeff Francis. The Tournament also had other contests including a “Pot of Orange” where participants won drivers, golf equipment and dozens of golf balls.
This annual event benefits the local Boys & Girls Club and was title sponsored by DTR Tennessee and Takoma Regional Hospital. Celebrities from around the region competed with local teams of four in this captain’s team format. Former athletes and college coaches were just a few of the celebrities that were involved in the tournament listed above along with Bobby Scott, Jonathan Cromton, Tony Jones, Bert Bertelkamp, Steve Hamer, Dale Clayton, Dave Bristol, Clark Duncan, Kelsey Finch, Ken Sparks Al Brown, Jason Shay, Ken Sparks, Tracy Stallard and Tusculum College coach Frank DeBusk to name a few. As in the past, all the celebrities were very gracious about signing autographs, talking to their fans and playing a fun round of golf.
The event started with a lunch followed by a round of golf and the evening was capped off with a buffet dinner, awards reception and a sports memorabilia auction. This years’ auction had many autographed items, Ping G10 irons, signed sports prints and several golf rounds from Myrtle Beach and other regional courses. “With Bob Kesling’s efforts, we had a tremendous turnout from the celebrity golfers for our tournament again this year” stated Scott Bullington, Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club. “We are very fortunate to have people willing to take time out of their busy schedules to help support the youth of our community”.
Kesling stated “that it is a great honor to be involved with Boys & Girls Clubs. The impact the Boys & Girls Club makes on a communities youth is priceless. I hope that our tournament will help provide some extra funding for this great organization and the youth of Greeneville & Greene County.” Jerry Fortner, chairman for the Bob Kesling Boys & Girls Club Golf Classic stated “that this year’s event was the most successful golf event ever held for the Boys & Girls Club in terms of participants and funds raised. We look forward to bringing it back again next year as Bob has committed to do it again in 2009.” He added.
Jenna Rader Named Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year
Several Board members were on hand at the Tennessee Youth of the Year Celebration that was held April 1-2 in
Nashville, Tennessee. In the picture above front-Carla Bewley, board president, Jeanna Rader, Cathy Osborne; back-
Jerry Fortner, Scott Bullington and Michael Sauls. Not pictured Eddie Yokley.
Boys & Girls Club Staff Libby Bell & Cathy Osborne
Named Outstanding Youth Development Staff for Tennessee
During the 2008 spring Tennessee All State All-Staff retreat held in Knoxville, Tennessee, two members of the staff of the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County were honored as “Outstanding Youth Development Staff for Tennessee”. Libby Bell was selected as outstanding part time staff member and Cathy Osborne was selected as outstanding full time staff member from nominations from employees of Boys & Girls from throughout the state of Tennessee.
Libby Bell is the front desk coordinator for the organization and assists in other program areas throughout the club. Bell is a Tusculum College student from Cincinnati, Ohio pursuing a degree in business with a minor in psychology. She will be graduating this May. Bell came to Greeneville on a soccer scholarship and played for the Tusculum Lady Pioneers.
Cathy Osborne is the club’s program director has been a valuable asset to the club leading the club’s overall programs and several initiatives outside of the club including” The Ultimate Journey, SMART Mover, Read Across America and the Community Based Abstinence Education program. Osborne is also very active in the community serving on several local boards and as the current president for the Greeneville- Greene County Interagency council. Osborne has made great strides in improving the overall club programs and activities over the past few years.
“We are very proud of these two individuals and what they bring to the youth development programs at our Boys & Girls Club. They are outstanding individuals who are great role models for the youth we serve.” Stated Scott Bullington, director of the Boys & Girls Club.
Pitch Hit & Run Competition a Big Hit With Local Youngsters
The annual Pitch, Hit & Run competition for Greeneville & Greene County was a big hit as many local youngsters competed in this event held at Legion field on Wednesday, April 16, 2008. Aquafina Major League Baseball PITCH, HIT & RUN provides youngsters across the country the opportunity to participate in an exciting baseball skills competition. PITCH, HIT & RUN is a free national program that gives boys and girls ages 7 to 14 the chance to showcase their baseball abilities. Locally the competition was held by the Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County, The Greeneville Astros and The Greeneville Parks & Recreation Department. PITCH, HIT & RUN is designed to test three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball: pitching, hitting & running. Each participant competed in each of the three components of PITCH, HIT & RUN and accumulate a total score based on his or her performance to determine an overall winner in each age division.
Competitors have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including Team Championships at Major League ballparks and the national finals at the 2008 MLB All-Star game that will be held in July at Yankee Stadium in New York.
This year’s competition winners were as follows: Age 7/8 winners included: Run Champion- Jamian Thompson; Hit Champion- Karter Maupin; Pitch Champion Nash Newberry and James Duer and James Duer was the All-Around Champion for the division. Zane Potter was second overall and Nash Newberry was third overall. Age 9/10 winners included: Run Champion-Chase Wagner; Hit Champion- Tanner Bowman; Pitch Champion- Braxton Potter and All-Around Champion- Braxton Potter. Ashton Wykle was second and Chase Wagner third overall.
In the 11/12 division Ben Seaton was the All-Around Champion by taking the Pitch, Hit & Run Championships. Zak Potter was second and Autumn Mabe third overall in the competition.
“It is really great to see these youngsters showing off their baseball skills” stated Charlie Rader of the Greeneville Parks & Recreation Department. “Maybe one day we can see one of these youngsters playing at Pioneer Park for our own Greeneville Astros.” he added.
Former Tennessee Vol's Great, Mike Jackson to Speak at
Boys & Girls Club’s One Campaign Luncheon
Mike Jackson during his playing days at the University of Tennessee where he was an ALL SEC preformer
The Boys & Girls Club of Greeneville & Greene County will kick off its annual One Campaign with a luncheon on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at Trinity United Methodist Church starting at 11:45 am. This year’s featured speaker will be Mike Jackson former University of Tennessee basketball player. Jackson played with the famed “Ernie & Bernie Show” (Ernie Grunfeld and Bernard King ) at the University of Tennessee. Despite playing with two All- Americans, Jackson received All-SEC honors and was a co-captain of the team along with Grundfeld his senior year. Anyone that entered into the Stokley Athletic center to see a basketball game back then knew what a competitor Jackson was on the court. He was drafted by the Buffalo Braves (now the Los Angeles Clippers) in the 1977 NBA draft and later played professionally overseas.
Jackson will speak on the influence adults have on youth, including his own personal experiences and how they prepared him for success as a college student and basketball player at the University of Tennessee and beyond. The public is invited to attend this event, but reservations are required. The event is part of the organization’s One Campaign festivities that will raise funds for the Clubs’ after-school programs and services for youth living in our community. Scheduled to run through the spring, the campaign seeks donations primarily from individuals.
Serving as the campaign’s chair this year are Randy Tilson and Paige Metcalf. The campaign’s goal for this year is to raise $ 40,000 for the Clubs’ annual operating budget. Tilson added “We are proud to announce that to date our campaign has raised just over $ 10,000 as a result of some early gifts from our board members and staff. All we need now is the rest of our community to show their support and we will be able to reach, maybe even exceed our goal.” “Our club is making a difference in the community.” Tilson added.
“Last year, the local Boys & Girls Club served 1,892 youth throughout Greeneville & Greene County, but there are still many more children in our community that need the kind of positive influence and guidance the Boys & Girls Club provides, and we want to reach out to these youth and their families,” said Carla Bewley, the Boys & Girls Club Board President. Funds raised from the campaign will help provide quality after school programs such as the Power Hour homework help program, computer skills training, arts & crafts, fitness and character & leadership programs for the club. For more information on the One Campaign or luncheon contact Scott Bullington at the Boys & Girls Club at 787-9322.
The speaker
Mike Jackson, who came to the University of Tennessee from Nashville, is now finance director for Hansen Chrysler Jeep in his hometown. He and his wife, Rachel, live in Hermitage, with three daughters Siobhan, Jasmyn and Taylor. He is on the Board of Directors for Nashville Youth for Christ, a group actively involved in several schools in Nashville and involved with a program dealing with teenage moms as well.
Jackson said his life has been molded by several individuals that have taken the time to make a difference in his life and organizations like the Boys & Girls Club help to offer these same type of caring adults. Jackson stated that his stepfather helped to fuel his athletic dreams, then it was a high school coach (Charles Anderson) that took him under his wing and then Coach Ray Mears at Tennessee. He said he learned different life lessons from each of these men and they all played a part in making him the man he is today.
Why do we need a Boys & Girls Club?
The Boys & Girls Club’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. “The cost of providing the Boys & Girls Club experience to one child for a year is about $ 250.00” said Judge Ken Bailey. “You can see what a valuable investment that is when you compare it to the cost of incarcerating a youth who went in the wrong direction – usually $30-40,000 or more a year. The Boys & Girls Club gives a good return on investment.” Bailey added The Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit, privately-funded 501(c)(3) organization and depends on private donations, sponsorships and volunteers to accomplish its mission. To make a donation or to volunteer contact Scott Bullington, Cathy Byrd Osborne or Sangela Blue at the Boys & Girls Club office at 423-787-9322, stop by the club located at 740 West Church Street or visit the website at www.ggcbgc.orgfor more information on the Boys & Girls Club. The club is open from 9 am until 6:30 pm Monday to Friday.
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