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Gus Malzahn wins Broyles Award(see page 8)

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Alyse EadyMISS AMERICA

RUNNER-UP SHINESAS CROWD FAVORITE

2006 Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Alyse Eady was named runner-up in the 2011 Miss America pageant on January 15th in Las Vegas. The event was carried live on the ABC television network. She was presented a $25,000 scholarship as runner-up. There were 53 contestants competing.

Eady electrified the audience with her singing ventriloquist performance of “I Wanna Be a Cowboy Sweetheart.” Her platform at the Miss America Pagent was Boys & Girls Clubs. She is a former member, volunteer, staff member and college scholarship recipient at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

A 2010 graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, Eady plans to pursue a Masters Degree. She has served Boys & Girls Clubs of America in a variety of ways: BGCA national conference entertainer, Hall of Fame presenter, master of ceremonies for major fund-raising events, etc.

At the FSBGC, she was heavily involved in the Power Hour after-school learning program at Jeffrey, taught Cheer at Evans, and worked during the Summer of 2007 at Stephens.

As a national finalist for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Eady has visited the White House, met actor Denzel Washington, appeared on the “Today Show” and was a guest speaker at a Congressional Breakfast in Washington D.C.

Alyse Eady

150 Years of Service – Hall of Fame honorees (left to right): Randy Milam, Joe Powers, Hank Needham, Joey McCutchen and Hop Bray. The inductees represent more than 150 years of volunteerism at the Boys & Girls Club.

FSBGC Hall of Fame InducteesHonored for Volunteer Service

Five individuals were recognized for their outstanding achievements at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame banquet held on Nov 8, 2011 at the Holiday Inn. 275 guests were in attendance and helped celebrate the accomplishments of Joe Powers, Randy Milam, Garland “Hop” Bray, Hank Needham and Joey McCutchen. Alumni & Friends Association president Jim Petty served as master of ceremonies. A video presentation highlighted the careers of those being honored. FSBGC board president Janice Powell introduced past inductees and special guests.

Joe Powers accepted his award and discussed his various Club involvements, which began as a child attending Wheeler Avenue Boys Club and later as board president. Powers, a retired bank CEO, has served on the FSBGC board of directors for 28 years. He is past chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

Randy Milam was honored for his volunteer efforts as a baseball coach in the FSBGC program, including American Legion and Babe Ruth. He’s coached in more than 750 baseball games at the Club. Milam has sponsored various FSBGC special events and is an Alumni Association officer.

Hop Bray, who has been a FSBGC volunteer for the past 38 years, talked about the rewards of being a mentor and coach. He is a long-time employee of the City of Fort Smith. Hop’s provided guidance at the FSBGC through coaching and officiating sports programs for four decades.

Hank Needham, an elementary school principal, thanked his family and friends for the support he’s received through his various roles at the FSBGC, including: Youth of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Lean On Me mentoring coordinator, All-Star Coach, Alumni President and fundraiser. He began volunteering at the FSBGC in 1977.

Joey McCutchen, an attorney and sports agent, emphasized the power of relationships. He discussed the major influences in his life and how important it is for young people to have strong role models. Joey helped create the FSBGC Alumni Association. He’s been a sponsor, coach and mentor at the Club. McCutchen is a strong and proven advocate for disadvantaged youth.

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In Memory of...Memorial contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are invested in the Club Endowment fund.

Interest from these donations generate operational support for the Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received during the fourth quarter of 2010 (October, November, December) were given in memory of the following...

MR. JOHN G. BANKS by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. GLENN BIRD by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. JOHN R. BOWERS, SR. by Janice & Bob Powell by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. EDDIE CHRISTIAN, JR. by Birnie Harper

T. J. CUNNINGHAM MUSIC PROGRAM by Kyle W. Raible

MR. GERALD J. COKELY by Velda & Gaylord Armstrong by Peggy & John Brandenburg by Patty & Stephen Chenault by Judith & Philip Chew by NOAA - National Weather Service Training Center by Daugherty & Lowe CPAs by Jennifer & Spencer Drake by Bonnie Gibson by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Rita Helfrick by Jean & Buddy Hendricks by Molly & Vincent Hug by Karla & Rusty Jacobs by Edythe M. Jakiun by Ginger & Hardie Jefferies by Adrienne & Horace Marvin by Gial & Ed Newlin by Sharon & Kenneth Siebenmorgen by Betty Lehnen Sterberg by Lorraine H. Tate by P.J. & Frank Turnbeaugh by Sharon & Charmaine Wilkerson by Lizbeth Winford

MS. LINDA CORROTTO by Jerry Kerwin

MR. JACK E. DEWITT by Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. WAYNE FARRAR by Annette & Tom Gean by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. JOHNNY D. GLIDEWELL II by Chris Whitt

MS. SUE HAGGARD by Phillip J. Taylor

MR. JIM L. HANNA by Birnie Harper by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. CODY DEWAYNE THOMPSON (cont) by Sandy Terwilliger by Connie Wilbourn

MS. MILDRED WALKER by Brenda & M.C. Glidewell

MR. WILLIAM R. WALKER by Ann & Richard Appleton by Jan & Richard Beauchamp by Candy & Gimo Berry by Nancy & Kent Blochberger by Patricia & Mike Butler by Mary & Bill Cooper by Carl D. Corley by Ann & Mont Echols by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Diane & A. Curtis Goldtrap, Jr. by Staci & Cole Goodman by Adrienne & Bill Hanna by Hanna Oil & Gas Co. by Birnie Harper by Jerry Kerwin by Leanne & David McClanahan by Kim & John McFarland by Pam & Buddy McMahon by Nadine & Bob Miller by Jane Dills Morgan by Marilyn & Kelly Newton by Pat & Jess Nunley by Janice & Bob Powell by Lelizabeth & Joe D. Powers by Dorothy & Myron Rappeport by Mr. & Mrs. Curtis L. Sawyer by Linda & Kenneth Schmidt by Smith Chevrolet Cadillac Co. by the Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith by Sue & Greg Smith by Chris Whitt

MR. MIKE WATSON by the Practial Pistol Shooters of the Old Fort Gun Club

HonorariumsBETTY & EDDIE CHRISTIAN by Nancy & Thomas E. Robertson, Jr.

MR. & MRS. DAVID CURRY by Lynn Curry Weidman

MS. ALYSE EADY by the St. Paul United Methodist Women’s Ministry

STACI & COLE GOODMAN by Jeri & Walton Maurras

MR. STEPHEN W. “WOODY” HENSON by Diane F. Goldtrap by Sue & Greg Smith

MR. BRANDON HUNT by Cathy Tipton

MR. KEVIN BARKLEY JONES by Ann Jones

MR. DENNIS L. “DENNY” LUNDQUIST by The Bower Family by Charles Hines by Pat & Cosby Hodges by Terry, David, Tory & John Hunton by Holly & Steven Layes by Judy & John Lieux by Buz Naucke by Kyle Raible by Cindy & Dave Robertson by Dr. & Mrs. James B. Saviers by Diane & David Scarpino by Valerie & David Seaton by Donna & Mike Stec by Trinity Booster Club by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MRS. MILLIE MCGILL by Mary & Bill Cooper by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Barbara & Michael Helm by Janice & Bob Powell by Dr. & Mrs. James B. Saviers by Sharon & Sam M. Sicard by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. CHESTER F. MICKLE by Ethen Mickle

MR. BILL NORVELL, JR. by Dr. & Mrs. James B. Saviers by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner

MR. RONALD PITCHFORD by Brenda & M. C. Glidewell

MR. ROBERT PRATT by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell

MS. LILLIAN PAIGE PRUITT by Phillip J. Taylor

MRS. MILDRED SUTHERLAND by The Family of Mr. & Mrs. Okla Ben Smith

MR. CODY DEWAYNE THOMPSON by Jan & Richard Beauchamp by Kevin Kimbrough by Anne Maestri by Dana Morland by Dr. & Mrs. James B. Saviers

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Honorariums (cont)

MANDY & STEVE HEIM by Staci & Cole Goodman

MRS. JAN JEWEL by Lynn Curry Weidman

KATE & HUGH MAURRAS by Jeri & Walton Maurras

JANICE & BOB POWELL by Jeri & Walton Maurras

PAT POWELL by Calvin Colbert

LIZ & JOE D. POWERS by Jeannette “Jet” Thompson

GREG ROBERTS by Lynn Curry Weidman

JAN & DAVID WHITT by Staci & Cole Goodman

ScholarshipsJIM & JUNE ALEXANDER Memorials: (for) William R. Walker by Jim & June Alexander

MR. SEAN AMOS Honorarium: (for) Ms. Edith Amos by Gail Jarrell

MR. VIC FORSGREN Honorariums: (for) Dallas Forsgren by Lyn & Bruce Caselman (for) Justin Forsgren by Lyn & Bruce Caselman (for) Steve Forsgren by Lyn & Bruce Caselman Memorials: (for) William R. Walker by Lyn & Bruce Caselman

FSBGC Remembers Community Leader

W.R. WalkerFort Smith Boys & Girls Club board

member William R. Walker, age 85, died November 21, 2010. Walker attended Fort Smith schools and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas, after serving three years in the U.S. Navy during World War II (Pacific).

Walker started his career with Stephens Brothers Construction in 1950. In 1954, he began work for Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Corporation (AOG) where he later became president. In

1978, he became president of Stephens Production Co.

Much of his 60 year career was spent exploring for natural gas in Arkansas and Oklahoma. Walker was involved in numerous civic causes. He was a member of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board of directors for 29 years. He was FSBGC board president in 1990-91 and instrumental in planning and fundraising for the Goldtrap-Gardner Boys & Girls Club in 1993.

Walker served on various boards, including: Salvation Army, Harbor House, Chamber of Commerce, St. Edward Mercy Hospital and St. Edward Mercy Foundation. Walker used his fundraising talents to help conduct a successful campaign to build St. Edwards Mercy Hospital. W.R. Walker drive is named in his honor.

His leadership with the Chamber of Commerce provided for industrial growth and development in our community for more than four decades. Walker’s lifelong hobbies were hunting, fishing and gardening.

He is survived by his wife Barbara, son Bill Steve Walker, daughter Jane Klein, and five grandchildren. Funeral mass for W.R. Walker was held on November 24th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.

Scholarships (cont)

MR. VIC FORSGREN (cont) (for) Mike Watson by Lyn & Bruce Caselman (for) Vic Forsgren by Forsgren, Inc.

MR. STEVEN D. JENKINS by Carolyn Jenkins

MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. Honorariums: (for) Joey McCutchen by Robyn & Bobby Needham (for) Randy Milam by Robyn & Bobby Needham (for) Hank Needham by Robyn & Bobby Needham

MR. ROBERT A. YOUNG IV Honorariums: (for) Betty & Eddie Christian by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Dorothy & R.C. Goodman by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Jeri & Walton Maurras by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Janice & Bob Powell by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Nancy & Tom Robertson by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Elinor & Okla Ben Smith by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) Mary & Robert Young III by Staci & Cole Goodman by Jeri & Walton Maurras Memorials: (for) Wyndal Goodman by Staci & Cole Goodman (for) William R. Walker by Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Young III (for) Robert A. Young IV by Staci & Cole Goodman by Janice & Bob Powell by Pamela & Marshall Yantis

TANF Support Provides Free FSBGC Memberships to Needy Kids

A 2010-2011 grant from the Department of Arkansas Workforce Services provides “free” memberships for needy youth who attend the Boys & Girls Club. TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) eligible families must receive one of the following to be eligible:

1) food card issued by the State2) free or reduced lunch from the Public Schools3) Medicaid or ARKids4) fall within 200% of the federal poverty levelThe Arkansas TANF program began supporting Boys & Girls Clubs

throughout the state in August 2010. Participants must provide a written document regarding eligibility.

W. R. Walker


Member of the MonthRecipients

October November DecemberStephens Jade Grooms Zack Webster Jace Richardson

Evans Garrett Carmack Mariah Bowler Matt Cobb

Jeffrey Crisely Hernadez Jazmyne Swinson Destinee Swinson

Goldtrap Brittany DeSchryver Malachi Harris Kaylon Mustiful

Volunteer of the MonthRecipients

October November DecemberStephens Nathaniel Griffin Thea Jackson Herbert McGill

Evans Haunted House Workers Jason Stuart Alex Beas

Jeffrey Haunted House Workers Delbert Armington Jennifer Hinkle

Goldtrap Haunted House Workers Jerry Reynolds Justin Pelon

STAFF PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED AT CLUB

Two new staff announcements have been made at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club effective January 2011. Jason Morland becomes Director of Operations and Tim Higgins will serve as Evans Unit Director.

Morland is a 17-year veteran of the Club, worked as unit director at Jeffrey (1995-2002) and Evans (2003-2010). He is a graduate of the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. He is currently a member of Leadership Fort Smith.

Higgins has worked for the Boys & Girls Club for the past 8 years. He is a popular coach and mentor. Tim graduated from the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. He enjoys following St. Louis Cardinal base-ball and serves as a volunteer at the Fort Smith Public Schools.

Jason Morland Tim Higgins

FSBGC Fine Arts ExhibitWinners Announced

Results from the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Fine Arts competition were announced by Club Arts coordinator Elizabeth Easter. Entries from all four Clubs were judged during the local exhibit held at First National Bank. Winning entries are forwarded to the Boys & Girls Club Regional Fine Arts Exhibit. Regional winners will have their works submitted to the Boys & Girls Clubs of America national competition. First place winners from the FSBGC were:

AGE GROUP NAME (Age) TITLE

Pastels:9 & under Markyliah Henderson (8) “Bedtime”12 & under Dylan Shaw (10) “Cabin”

Multi-colored Drawing:9 & under Tommy DeSchryver (7) “Monarch”12 & under Parker Stroud (11) “Midnight Monster”

Watercolor:9 & under Aubrey Kinsey (9) “Crazy Color” 12 & under Ashlea Grandon (11) “Summer” 18 & under Christina Barnes (17) “Blocks”

Monochromatic Drawing:9 & under Nathan Barrie (9) “Happy Girl”12 & under Parker Stroud (10) “College Girl”15 & under Brady Hicks (14) “Stripes”18 & under Brandon Washburn (17) “Cross”

Acyrlic / Tempra:9 & under Evan Hindmarsh (7) “The Golden Apple”12 & under Parker Stroud (10) “ Kitchen Window”15 & under Haley Edgmon (13) “Sunflower Suprise”

Other top finishers included: Hobbs Stroud (age 11), Devon Feimster (age 9), Vann Rogers (age 11), Jeremy Jones (age 9), Seion Robbins (age 10), Caleigh Rankin (age 10), Heaven Rogers (age 13), Alexis Harrison (age 9), Ashleigh Jones (age 10), Hailee Finn (age 7), and Lucas Reeder (age 8).

Each of the Club members received a certificate. First, second and third place winners were presented ribbons. Most of the work provided for the exhibit was created by Club members during the summer program. Over the years, several Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club members have had their work recognized at the national Boys & Girls Club conference. For more information concerning Arts programs, contact Elizabeth Easter at 452-5779.


SCENES FROM THE FSBGC ALUMNI & FRIENDS HALL OF FAME BANQUET“A celebration of outstanding Boys & Girls Club volunteers”

Long-time FSBGC board member and Club supporter Curtis A. Goldtrap Jr.

and his wife Diane

Francie and Jon Charles congratulate 2010 inductee Joey McCutchen (middle). Jon is CPO

of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas.

Hall of Fame inductee Hank Needham and his wife Marla. Several school administrators

were in attendance to honor Needham.

Hall of Fame inductee Joe D. Powers shares some stories from

the Wheeler Boys Club days.

Master of Ceremonies Jim Petty discusses the importance of

the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.

Liz Powers, Myron Rappeport, Dot Rappeport and Martha Richards visit during the reception. Dot Rappeport is a past Hall of Fame inductee.

Hall of Fame inductee Garland “Hop Bray” (L) visits with friendsCarter Brooks and Steve Kelton.

Laura Milam McComb and Phillip Milam offer congratulations to their father, Hall of Fame inductee Randy Milam (M).


ALUMNI NEWSWinter 2011

A large crowd honored Hall of Fame inductees at the Holiday Inn ballroom on November 8, 2010. The event, which is

sponsored by the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association,includes dinner, vedio presentations and a silent auction.

Hall of Fame member James Wagoner (left) visits with Dodson Hendrix (middle) and Joe Mundy during the Hall of Fame banquet. Hendrix

recently celebrated his 94th birthday.

FSBGC2011 ALUMNI & FRIENDS

MEMBERSHIP DRIVEIn celebration of 20 years of service, the

FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association is urging everyone to become a 2011 member. The As-sociation was founded in 1991, and has been a major provider in Club programs and activities for area young people. More than $ 700,000 has been raised by the Association through it’s annual sustaining membership drive and special events.

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. More information concerning the Alumni Association can be found online at www.fsbgc.org or on Facebook.

FSBGC College Scholarship Program Receives Support From Alumni & Friends AssociationSince 1991, the FSBGC College Scholarship program has received

support from the Alumni & Friends Association. Sustaining member-ships to the Association help provide College Scholarships for Boys & Girls Club members.

Applications for 2011-2012 scholarships through the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club are now available on-line at www.fsbgc.org and at the FSBGC Administrative office. Students must be a high school graduate or a graduating high school senior. Those applying are required to have been a FSBGC participant for a minimum of two years. Dead-line for the application process is April 1. Recipients will be recognized at a FSBGC board luncheon during the Summer.

The screening process for applicants include interviews by the scholarship committee. Letters of recommendation and transcripts are closely reviewed. Committee judges consider three main areas of importance:

1) financial need, 2) Boys & Girls Club participation,3) academic achievement.


WYATT TO BE HONOREDAT UA FORT SMITH EVENT

Jim Wyatt will be inducted into the University of Arkansas Fort Smith Sports Hall of Fame. The ceremony will take place on February 11, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.

During his career, Wyatt served as the University’s athletic director and men’s assistant basketball coach. Sports programs at the college experienced tremendous growth during Wyatt’s leadership.

Wyatt is a member of the FSBGC Alumni Association and has very close connections with the Boys & Girls Club. His wife Janie was executive secretary at the Club for 10 years. His son Doug Wyatt is a former FSBGC athletic director and unit director. His son Darren Wyatt is a long-time volunteer, sponsor and Alumni board member.

FSBGC Board of DirectorsAdd Two Alumni Members

Greg Smith and Billy Higgins were elected to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board of directors at a meeting held in December.

Smith is a local attorney with Pryor, Robertson, Beasley & Smith. He has been a long-time member of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.

Higgins is Associate Professor of history at the University of Arkansas Fort Smith. He is a member of the FSBGC Hall of Fame.

Former FSBGC Member BoozmanElected To U.S. Senate

John Boozman, a former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club member, was elected to the United States Senate in November. He served the United States House of Representatives Congressional 3rd district for 10 years.

Boozman graduated from Northside High School and was a standout football player for the Arkansas Razorbacks. While at the University, he completed pre-optometry requirements. He graduated from the Southern College of Optometry in 1977 and entered private practice in Rogers.

Boozman has been a guest of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club. He visited the Evans unit during the Summer of 2007 and talked to Club members regarding the importance of education. He introduced BGCA Youth of the Year Alyse Eady at a 2006 Congressional breakfast, telling the audience “she’s from the same Boys & Girls Club that I’m from.”

Prior to his election to Congress, Boozman served two terms on the Rogers Public School board.

U.S. Sentor John Boozman


S P O R T S

Touchdown – former FSBGC member Kodi Burns celebrates a touchdown reception during the BCS national Championship

game. The Auburn senior helped defeat Oregon 22-19.

BURNS ENDS COLLEGE CAREERWITH NATIONAL TITLE

Winning the BCS national championship game was a dream comes true for Kodi Burns, who caught an excit-ing 35 yard touchdown pass to score the first points of the contest. The heavily watched nationally televised game had a thrilling finish, with Auburn coming out on top.

Burns is a former Fort Smith Northside High School standout. As a youth, he excelled at basketball, baseball and football while playing at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

Kodi and his two brothers, Khyyam and Kenrick, all participated at the Club. Khyyam Burns played football at Arkansas State University, and was a free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs. Kenrick is currently a Junior at Northside High.

During his career at Auburn, Kodi Burns played wide receiver, quarterback and running back. His leadership helped mold a championship team. He is the son of Kim and Dazzle Burns.

MALZAHN AWARDED TOP COLLEGE FOOTBALL HONOR

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club alum Gus Malzahn won the prestigious Broyles award, which goes to the top assistant college football coach in the nation. The trophy was pre-sented to Malzahn at a special luncheon held in Little Rock on December 5.

Malzahn, offensive coordi-nator for the Auburn Tigers, led his team to the BCS national championship by defeating Oregon. Auburn went 14-0 on the season. Prior to the national championship game, Malzahn received several head coaching offers from Division I teams.

“This season has been a blessing,” Malzahn added. “Being a part of the Auburn Family, especially at this moment, has been a wonderful experience. Coach Broyles gave me my first job as a college coach. I grew up in Arkansas and it has just made all of this very special to me.”

Malzahn’s first coaching experience was at the Evans Boys & Girls Club as a teen. He was a standout athlete in Junior High and High School. Gus worked at the Boys & Girls Club part-time. At the Club, he coached soccer, baseball, football and was grounds-keeper at Hunts Park.

He later attended the University of Arkansas and Henderson State University. His college room-mate at Henderson State was Jeff Inness, who is now the executive director of the Alma Boys & Girls Club. Inness is also a former Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club member. Malzahn was guest speaker at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Awards banquet in 2006.

In his second season as Auburn’s offensive coordinator and quarterback coach, Malzahn led an offensive attack that ranked first in the Southeastern Conference and seventh in the nation in total offense, averaging 497.7 yards per game. The Tigers also lead the SEC and rank sixth nationally in both scoring and rush-ing, averaging 42.7 points and 287.2 yards rushing per game in 2010.

Malzahn was instrumental in the outstanding season of Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton. Newton shattered several offensive records at Auburn. He became just the second player in FBS history to total 20 touchdowns rushing and passing in a single season

“I feel like the Broyles award is something that all of our coaches had a part in winning,” Malzahn said. “The coaches and the players have worked very hard this season and they all share in this award.”

Gus Malzahn


SOWELL WINS PROFESSIONALBASEBALL AWARD FOR ARVEST PARK

Former Fort Smith Boys & Gir ls Club member Monty Sowell has been honored by the Sports Turf Managers Associat ion as winner of the 2010 Professional Basebal l Field of the Year recipient . Sowell is the head groundskeeper for Arvest Park in Springdale . As a teen, Sowell was groundskeeper for the FSBGC basebal l program, including Hunts Park.

Monty Sowell is the son of Bi l l and Lucy Sowell . He and his brother Scot t were long t ime Club members . Bi l l Sowell is a former volunteer basebal l coach and a l i fe-t ime member of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Associat ion.

The STMA Professional Basebal l Field of the Year Award is based on three categories: Professional , Col lege and Universi ty, and Schools and Parks. The awards were determined based upon submissions by the bal lparks and their respect ive f ie ld turf managers , and decided by a panel of s ix judges.

One of the key elements for Arvest Bal lpark’s select ion included the manner in which Sowell handled adversi ty. The unique cl imate of Northwest Arkansas combined with the unseasonably snowy and cold winter of 2009-2010 provided proof of how diverse weather condi t ions effect a f ie ld .

I t is the second t ime winning the award for Sowell , whose sports turf management career has spanned wel l over a decade and has included s tops with the Universi ty of Arkansas and several other minor league teams before joining the Naturals .

Sowell a lso won the award in 2003 while serving as the head groundskeeper for the Midland RockHounds.

The Northwest Arkansas Naturals are the Double-A Texas League aff i l ia te of the Kansas City Royals . The 2011 season begins on Apri l 7th.

DICK BUMPAS LEADS TCUTO UNDEFEATED SEASON

As a 12 year old, he played footbal l at the Fort Smith Boys & Gir ls Club. 49 years later, Bumpas is considered the top defensive coordinator in Col lege footbal l .

Dick Bumpas was named a f inal ist for the Broyles Award for the th i rd straight year. Of the top 5 assistant coaches in Col lege footbal l , two are former Fort Smith Boys & Gir ls Club members, Dick Bumpas and Gus Malzahn.

The TCU Horned Frogs led the nat ion in total team defense for the th i rd year in a row. They capped off their undefeated season with a 21-19 win over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl on January 1, 2011 and f in ished 2nd in the nat ional rankings.

Dur ing his career, Bumpas has coached in 18 bowl games. He’s been an assistant at Notre Dame, Air Force, Navy, Houston, Kansas State, Arkansas and Utah State. Dick played col lege footbal l for the Arkansas Razorbacks and was an Al l -American defensive tackle in 1970. He wi l l be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hal l of Fame on February 11 in Li t t le Rock at Ver izon Arena.

Recognition - Brett Goode receives a plaque for his support of the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club.

BRETT GOODE SIGNS EXTENSIONWITH GREEN BAY PACKERS

Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club alum Brett Goode inked a two-year deal with the Green Bay Packers on January 4, 2011. Goode, a three-year veteran of the NFL, has become one of the most respected deep-snappers in professional football.

Originally picked up by the Packers Sept. 1, 2008, Goode has been virtually flawless during his NFL career. The former Northside High and Arkansas Razorback player, started his football playing career at the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club at age 6.

Besides handling snaps for punts, extra points and field goals, Goode prides himself in making tackles. He was presented the game ball for special teams on January 2 after he tackled punt returner Devin Hester twice in the same game.

Last February, “Brett Goode Day” was held at the Evans Boys & Girls Club unit. Goode signed autographs and visited with friends and family. He is the son of Mark and Kim Goode of Fort Smith.


Football and Soccer LeaguesFinal Standings

RINKY DINK FOOTBALL – 1st & 2nd graders ConferenceNational Family Pharmacy 7 – 0Y.M.A Cowboys 6 - 1Webb Energy 5 - 2Police Cubs 4 - 3Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds 3 - 4Simmons First 2 - 5Alford’s Carpet One 1 - 6McCutchen Law 0 - 7

PEE WEE FOOTBALL – 3rd & 4th graders Conference OverallMcGill Center 5 – 0 5 – 2Smith Chevrolet 4 - 1 6 - 1 Zero Mountain 3 – 2 5 - 2Newroads Telecom 2 – 3 3 – 4 Beshears Construction 1 – 4 2 - 5Cricket 0 – 5 0 – 7

Optimist Day Bowl Champs: McGill CenterOptimist Day Bowl Runner-up: Smith Chevrolet

MIDGET FOOTBALL – 5th & 6th graders Conference OverallParker Energy 5 – 0 5 – 2Sertoma 4 - 1 6 - 1 Jerry Neels BBQ 3 – 2 3 - 4Forsgren 2 – 3 4 – 3 McDonalds 1 – 4 2 - 5Carman Trucking 0 – 5 0 – 7

Optimist Day Bowl Champs: SertomaOptimist Day Bowl Runner-up: Parker Energy

MINOR SOCCER – 1st, 2nd & 3rd gradersWestern Division Conference OverallSimmons First 4 – 1 6 – 1Arnolds Custom Cabinets 3 – 1 - 1 4 – 2 – 1Shoe Carnival 3 – 1 - 1 3 – 3 - 1Dominguez Insurance 1 – 3 - 1 2 – 3 - 2Quiznos 1 – 3 – 1 2 – 4 - 1Eye Group 1 – 4 3 - 4

Eastern Division Conference OverallGary Griffin Homes 5 – 0 7 – 0Morales Auto Sales 4 – 1 5 – 2 Milam Business Systems 3 – 2 4 – 3Cricket 1 – 3 - 1 1 – 4 - 2Coby Logan P.A. 1 – 3 – 1 1 – 5 - 1Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds 0 – 5 0 - 7

MAJOR SOCCER – 4th, 5th & 6th graders Conference OverallCi Ci’s Pizza 7 – 1 7 – 1Manchester United 6 - 1 - 1 7 - 1 -1Midland Heights Church 6 – 2 7 - 2Architectural Glass & Metal 4 – 3 - 1 5 – 3 - 1Dr. Cole Goodman 4 – 4 5 - 4Gray Johnson Realty 3 – 3 - 2 3 – 4 - 2Baleto’s 3 - 5 3 - 6Optimist 1 – 7 1 - 8Your Hometown Computer 0 – 8 0 – 9

Major Tourney Champs: Manchester UnitedMajor Tourney Runner-up: Ci Ci’s Pizzas

JUNIOR SOCCER – 7th, 8th & 9th graders OverallFSBGC Alumni & Friends 6 – 0 – 2 Dale Crampton Company 4 – 2 - 2Sebastian County Blue Thunder 3 – 3 - 2Wizards 3 - 5Williams Brothers Painting 1 – 7

Junior Tourney Champs: Dale CramptonJunior Tourney Runner-up: Wizards

BASEBALL SIGNUPS BEGINFEBRUARY 14 AT FSBGC

Registration for the Boys & Girls Club 2011 Baseball program will be held at all four Club locations starting.February 14, and continue through March 30. Leagues include ages 6-18: T-ball, PeeWee, Rookie, Ripken, Prep, Babe Ruth, American Legion and Senior Babe Ruth. The Boys & Girls Club has offered baseball in our area for the past 83 years.


OPTIMIST QUEEN CONTESTANTSRAISE $ 11,000 FOR FSBGC

It was a perfect day for football, and Hunts Park was packed with spectators during the annual Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club Optimist Day football bowl games held on October 30 and November 1. Queen contestants from all three leagues (representing all four Club units) helped raise more than $11,000 for the event.

Various fundraisers, including bake sales, car washes, and raffles were used in an effort to raise funds for the contest. All proceeds benefit the FSBGC football and cheer programs.

Queen contestants each receive a trophy and a floral ar-rangement during the ceremony. The Queen in each league is crowned by the team captain of the team she represents. The event is held annually during the last week of the FS-BGC football season.

Rhonda Murphy and Maisie Strickland were event coordinators. “We were very happy the weather was so nice” said Murphy. “All the girls looked beautiful and each of them did a great job during the ceremony” she added. The Queens crowning ceremony at Hunts Park has been an on-going Boys & Girls Club Club tradition for more than 50 years.

Display booths are located next to the concession stand. The contestant having the most money counted from her display container is named the winner. During the past 10 years, more than $100,000 has been raised through the contest.

Optimist Day Football Queen Contestants Rinky Dink Pee Wee Midget Faith Lewis Jazmine Jackson Haley Price Nolan, Caddell & Reynolds Zero Mountain Jerry Neels BBQ

Chaise Hanna Virginia Rushing Jessica HughesNational Family Pharmacy Smith Chevrolet McDonalds

Kyriah Washington Parkyr Wilburn Ladajia ColemanY.M.A. Cowboys Cricket Parker Energy

NaDeja Butler Ashlynn Sampson Matheson LaddWebb Energy Newroads Carman Trucking

McKenzie Tweedy Kennadi Logan Sherry DoddSimmons First McGill Center Sertoma

Jaycee Henshew Katie Griffin Mary Anne Snow Police Cubs Beshears Construction Forsgren

Maddison Clem Flower Girls: Olivia BeasleyAlford’s Carpet One Saniyh McKinney Jacie SealsLydia McCombs Crown Bearers: Eric FuhrmanMcCutchen Law Sherron Lofton Kobe Branham

Chaise Hanna was crowned Optimist Day Queen for the Rinky Dink football program on October 30. She is escorted by National Family Pharmacy captains Jordan

Hanna and Landen Chaffey.

Kennadi Logan was crowned Optimist Day Queen for the Pee Wee football program on October 30. She is escorted

by McGill Center captains Gregory Washington and Daveron Smith.

Matheson Ladd was crowned Optimist Day Queen for the Midget football program on November 1. She is escorted

by Carman Trucking captains Landon Hadley andCarlson Kectham.

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BRAIN?????GAMEBOYS & GIRLS CLUB

A) A man runs a mile south, a mile west, and a mile north... and ends up back where he started! How did it happen?

B) What mathematical symbol can be placed between 5 and 9, to get a number greater than 5 and smaller than 9?

C) What letter is next in this sequence?

O, T, T, F, F, S, S, E, __

D) If the day before yesterday is the 23rd, then what is the day after tomorrow?

E) If you say it, you break it. What is it ?

F) Henry was out walking one day. He met his father-in-law’s only daughter’s mother-in-law. What did Henry call her?

A. he started at the North Pole

B. 5.9

C. N = nine (1-9)

D. 27th

E. Silence

F. Mom

1. a 4. a 7. a 10. a

2. b 5. b 8. b

3. a 6. a 9. a

ANSWERS:

1. What is the most mobile joint in the human body?

a) shoulder b) finger c) knee d) elbow

2. What is the most spoken language of the world?

a) English b) Chinese c) Spanish d) Russian

3. How fast can an Ostrich run?

a) 40 mph b) 30 mph c) 20 mph d) 10 mph 4. Which state is the geographic center of the continguos United States?

a) Kansas b) Missouri c) Indiana d) Nebraska

5. Which actress has been nominated for 16 academy awards?

a) Bette Davis b) Meryl Streep

c) Katharine Hepburn d) Kate Winslett

6. Where is the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame located?

a) Cleveland b) Detroit c) Memphis d) Los Angeles

7. In 1892, the first recorded game of what sport took place in Massachusetts?

a) Basketball b) Baseball c) Football d) Tennis

8. Of the original 13 colonies, which one became the first State?

a) Virginia b) Delaware c) New York d) Pennsylvania

9. Name the amount of water that one human being will consume over the average lifetime?

a) 15,000 gallons b) 10,000 gallons c) 5,000 gallons d) 2,000 gallons

10. Which city lays claim to the first subway in America?

a) Boston b) New York c) Chicago d) Philadelphia

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