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Volume #29, No. 10 October, 2014 October’s Speakers!

Schedule of Monday, October 6th Monday, October 20th Upcoming NSC E ve nt s Joe Miller Tommy Reamon former Pro Basketball Player former Pro Football Player

Mr. Miller, is a 1985 graduate of Tommy Reamon, a 1970 graduate of Princess Anne High School, where George Washington Carver High School

he earned First Team All District in Newport News, played football

honors as a basketball player. He (running back) at the University of Mis- October 6th attended the California University of souri. In 1974 he was drafted by the Luncheon Meeting Pennsylvania, where he was a four of the NFL, and the Joe Miller of the WFL. Reamon was former pro basketball player year starter, and earned the PSAC player of the year in 1989, as well as, selected by the Blazers, and later was October 20th named one of the league’s Tri-MVP’s. He Luncheon Meeting helped lead Florida to the first and only Tommy Reamon former pro football player Head Football Coach Landstown H.S.

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October 27th Golf Outing World Bowl game. A year later, he joined Club Championship NABC All-American honors in the the Jacksonville Express . After the WFL Signature at West Neck folded, he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers, Shotgun start at 1 p.m. same year. Also, in 1989 Miller was and scored a touchdown in the last game reservations NOW being taken the #7 scorer nationally, with 24.6 PPG. While attending Cal, he was ever played between the Steelers and the

the all-time leading scorer with 1924 College All-Stars. He then went on to All luncheon meetings are held at points, and the all time leading re- play for the , Saskatch- the Holiday Inn Executive Center bounder with 1052. From 1989-1990 ewan Roughriders, Chicago Bears, and 5665 Greenwich Rd he played with the Portland Trail- Washington Redskins. Reamon went Beach, VA, unless otherwise stated. blazers. In 1990 he began his career into acting after football. He played the Lunch is served at 11:45 a.m. in Europe, where he played in Lux- roll of Delma Huddle in the 1979 movie Meetings begin at 12:15 pm. embourg (1990-1991) and Monte North Dallas Forty. He also appeared in Carlo (1991-1999). Upon his return several television episodes including, Speedy Recovery Wishes to the United States, he played with Charlie’s Angels, Quincy, and The Fall To: the famous Harlem Globetrotters Guy. Mr. Reamon is currently the Head Football Coach for Landstown High, Bobbie Scellato (1999-2000). Mr. Miller currently resides in Virginia Beach and is a previously coaching teams at Gloucester, real estate investor. Ferguson, and Warwick High Schools. P a g e 2 Letter from your President... Letter from the President NSC Directory Club activities continue to keep everyone very busy. During September, in addition to our luncheon meeting, we also celebrated the Norfolk Neptune reunion. We were very fortunate to have former players and several Alton Forbes, President 436-1855 cheerleaders from the team that gave many of us excitement- filled evenings at G. Bryce Burton, President Elect Foreman Field in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. It will probably be the last Office Operations, Sportsline and, time so many of the team will be together. I appreciate Dick Thorne, and all 2015 Jamboree 545-4613 the others who assisted him, for undertaking this endeavor.

William “Bill” Rainey, First Vice President The golf outing at Sewell’s Point was a great outing. The weather was beautiful Weekly Luncheon Speakers 467-0017 and it gave many of us an opportunity to play a golf course on which we normally would not have access. The course was in great shape and the staff Vicki Trexler, Second Vice President there treated us very well. Vicki Trexler and her committee should be com- Monthly Golf Outings 489-3686 mended for an outstanding outing. Everyone should plan to participate in our final golf outing for the year on October 27 at Signature West Neck. This will be Maurice N. “Buddy” Early, Secretary the club championship. Remember, you must have played in three outings 857-0947 prior to the championship to be eligible to be the club champion; however, Roger Travaglio, Treasurer 455-8192 everyone may play in the event.

Mike Adams, Sergeant-at-Arms 560-6722 This month will be another very busy month. On October 23, we will conduct our annual reverse raffle. I cannot stress enough, the importance for your Wylie French, Ex Officio 301-3485 participation in this event. The funds from the raffle assist the club in funding all the functions throughout the year. Our membership fees alone do not fully Erin Round, Administrative Assistant fund all the activities of the club. As you know, this has been a very financially [email protected] 497-9583 challenged year; a successful raffle will assure the club receives the funds to operate through the end of the year. If you have not purchased your reverse raffle ticket yet, please call Erin at the office and do so. One of the most 2014 Directors frustrating challenges, for me as president, has been getting the club members engaged in functions of the club. I truly need everyone to participate in the One Year Term Two Year Term raffle. Please call Erin today! W. Kirk Baldwin Rick Hensley The nominating committee is now accepting names of club members interested Jim Hoffower Rick Laumann in being a member of the board of directors. The committee will be filling Jack Nichols Joe Monaco officer and director positions for 2015. If you would like to be a part of the Steve Samuels Rick Page board that governs the club, please contact the nominating committee chairman, Wylie French. Please call Wylie today and express your interest in filling a position.

Respectfully,

Alton Next BOD Meeting: Tuesday, October 14th at 5 p.m. at Dave and Buster’s

701 Lynnhaven Parkway VA Beach 23452 The Reverse Raffle! (Lynnhaven Mall) Tickets are going FAST for this popular fundraising event taking place on Thursday, October 23rd, beginning at 6:30 pm, at 641 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake (Zulekia Court #35). Your $100 ticket All club members are welcome and invited to each includes cocktails, dinner, prizes, and your chance at the $5,000 grand Board Meeting! Come see your Board at work! prize! Limited tickets are available, so hurry and get yours today! See any board member or call or email the NSC office to get them! The Sportsline YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE PRESENT TO WIN! Volume #29, No. 10 P a g e 3

From your Golf Chair, Vicki Trexler NSC’s First Basketball On Monday September 22nd we enjoyed a gor- geous day at Sewells Point Golf Course in Norfolk. Outing of the Season! The sun was shining, the temperature was perfect and the staff was most accommodating. Many, Join the NSC on Thursday, November 20th, many "Thank You's" to my trusty team: Erin 2014 at 7 p.m. as we watch the Old Dominion La- Round, Linda Forbes and our "brain" Mike Adams. dy Monarchs take on the Duke Blue Devils at the Senior Flight Open Flight Ted Constant Convocation Center. As in prior bas- Low Gross: Garland Payne Low Gross: Mike Darr ketball outings, we will be in a group suite. The Low Net: Frank Chesnick Low Net: Paul Hogan menu will include hamburgers, hotdogs, pasta sal- ad, coleslaw, cookies, soft drinks, and bottled water. Ticket prices are $32 per person, and includes your Join us for the Club ticket and food. Season ticket holders pay only $22! Championship! Reserve your spot now by calling the NSC office at October 27th 757-497-9583 or John Hamilton at 757-233-0353. Signature at West Neck, VB Payment deadline is Thursday, November 13th, Reservations NOW being taken! 2014. Make checks payable to the Norfolk Sports Club. Let’s support the Lady Monarchs!

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In Memory of Johnny Brown

In honor of our late friend, Johnny Brown, and his dedication to VA Wesleyan and it’s Women’s & Men’s Track and Field Team, they have created a fund to name the track offices after, Mr. Brown. If you would like more information, or would care to donate, please contact Coach Mat Littleton at 757-233-8830 or Jack Ankerson at 757-233-8897. THANK YOU! Annual Club Meeting! Special thanks to CH Lambert for providing snacks and water for all of the Join us Monday, November 17th, 2014, for our Annual Club 2014 golf outings! Meeting! This members only meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn, Greenwich Rd with the following schedule: Special thanks to Joe Monaco in leading our 5 pm - Social Hour, 6 pm - Dinner, and 7 pm - Meeting. The “Planning for the Future” meeting! cost is $20 per person, and we request that you let the NSC office know if you plan to attend. Club elections will take Special thanks to Bob Allen in coordinating place at this time! Come out and let your voice be heard! Tell The Reverse Raffle! us your suggestions, complaints, and wants!

The 65th Annual Oyster Bowl

Tickets are a available for the 65th Annual Oyster Bowl at Foreman Field! Cheer on the Old Dominion Football team as Have you introduced yourself to a new member, or they take on Louisiana Tech. Game time is 1 pm, and tickets even a current member you may not know? Why not are $29. To purchase, call Bob Allen at 757-495-0022, take the chance! You could discover you have quite a no later than November 5th! bit in common with that person, and a life-long friendship can begin! The Norfolk Sports Club Supporting Athletics in the Area PO Box 12501 Norfolk, VA 23451 757-497-9583

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