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Join Us May 14th 2008 For Two Great Guests:
Frank Herzog

Former Redskins Play by Play Announcer Returns! |
Matt Brady

SVAC Welcomes
The
New JMU Hoops Coach |
Wednesday May 14th
Make Your Reservations Early
Social Hour @ 6:00
Dinner at 6:50
Speaker at 7:35
Ramada Inn Harrisonburg
Email For More Information on
Membership
2007-2008 Season So Far ...

April 2008
Duggar Bacom
He told us that he once had a coach who said to him, "Baucom...if you
ever get into a game, call time out so I can get you OUT of there!"
VERY FUNNY COACH of the VMI Keydets

March 2008
Jimmye Laycock-William and Mary
Football Coach
"Had a great story about the many legendary coaches on the same Citadel
Staff, and the team still finished below 500"

Feb 2008
Brad
Babcock: Former JMU Baseball
Coach & Associate Athletics Director at JMU
"Like seeing a standup comedian"

January 2008
Coach Bob Colbert
of St. Vincent, the former Bridgewater and JMU Coordinator spoke to the
club about his 50 plus years in the world of college and NFL football.
Speak to a member about his stories concerning the wrong sign given to a
Galludet player when he was just starting out as a head coach, and
numerous other anecdotes.
November 2007
Coaches from JMU, Bridgewater
and EMU met with the couple do discuss prospects for the upcoming
season. Every year this is one of the best meetings because the
coaches are so familiar with so many of the club members. Everyone
is undefeated at this point in the season, with high hopes for a good
year, but realistic expectations are discussed from the podium. Coach
Dean of EMU and Coach Wili of Bridgewater talked about their young
teams, while Coach Leatherman and Coach Keener talked about their
experience. Coach Brooks was able to shed light on the NCAA
tournament team, and the prospects of a tough 2007-2008 schedule.
    
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August 2007
George Allen
UVA Quarterback

Allen did not talk politics ...only about his life as son of Football Hall of
Fame Coach George Allen, and his time as a UVA quarterback. A
football card of Coach Allen and a list of principles from the Allen
family were handed out to club members. |
September 2007
Mickey Matthews and Mike Clark
JMU & Bridgewater Football
 
The two coaches previewed the remainder
of the season. Coach Clark spoke of how he helps student athletes where
the job of coach includes much more than on the playing field.
Coach Matthews exhibited his usual sense of humor including a classic
story about his call from Sports Illustrated. Ask any club member
who was there for the story. Clover Hill Bucks Manager Mike Martin
was honored by the SVAC.

October 2007
Lindsay Czarniak from NBC 4 in Washington, The Sports Machine, NASCAR
and Olympics Coverage. The JMU grad told her stories of breaking
into the business, and related personal stories of reporting on Redskins
coaches, players, and legends. In a lengthy question and answer
session with the club, she told stories of the Redskins locker room, the
stories of drama and comedy around NASCAR superstars in the
pits and the garages,
and what it is like to be mentored by George Michael. The SVAC
honored Ritchie Anderson, Coach of the Turner Ashby State Championship
Baseball Team. |
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BACKGROUND
The Shenandoah Valley Athletic Club is a non-profit
organization created to bring together inhabitants of the Shenandoah Valley,
from Lexington to Woodstock, who share a common interest in scholastic,
intercollegiate, and professional athletics.
OUR MISSION
The Mission of the Shenandoah Valley Athletic Club is to
promote friendship, camaraderie, and goodwill among the inhabitants of the
Shenandoah Valley corridor and others with interest in the many fields of
athletic endeavor. Every effort will be made to ensure that the leadership of
the Club is diverse in that no specific business, organization, school, college,
or university has a disproportionate number of officers serving at any one time.
The Club leadership will seek to serve the entire Shenandoah Valley community,
always conscious of the need to ensure that no organization, school, college, or
university receives favorable treatment over another. No part of the Club’s net
income or assets will inure to the benefit of any individual; no substantial
part of its activities will consist of carrying on propaganda or other attempts
to influence legislation; and it will not participate or intervene in any
political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public
office.
MEETINGS
The Club will meet nine times per year. The format will
generally include a social period, dinner, business meeting, and guest speaker.
The Program Committee will endeavor to bring quality speakers from the athletic
community. Honorariums will be paid from dues and other revenues.
DINNER AND PROGRAM
Meetings, dinner, and program will be held monthly at the
Ramada Inn. The day of the month will vary and depend on the availability of
speakers. Cost is presently $14.00 for the buffet, which includes gratuity.
Members will be notified in advance of each meeting. Any members making a
reservation for himself and/or a guest, but who cannot attend the meeting for
any reason will have their money refunded if they notify the SVAC in timely
fashion. Members are encouraged to pay for meals in advance to minimize
congestion at the door.
SERVICE
Although the Club’s Mission is social in nature, it may be
appropriate to honor certain individuals or organizations for specific
achievement relative to the promotion of athletics in the Valley or performance
of athletic feats.
FUNDRAISING
Although the Club will graciously accept donations, it is not
the intent of the membership to engage in active fundraising.
REVENUE
Revenue will be acquired through membership dues, modest
profits on dinners and programs, guest fees, and auctions held at monthly
meetings.
DUES
Dues for fiscal year 2007-2008 are $35.00. Additional family
members can join for $30. New members admitted into membership during the fiscal
year will pay dues pro-rated over the year.
Contact Information
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- Postal address for Reservations
Salley Halterman
95 Chetola Trail
Fort Defiance, VA 24437
Phone: 540-248-8999
- Electronic mail
- President:
chipmc1@verizon.net
Webmaster:
scutterlowe@gmail.com
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