We hope you enjoy the September edition of the Sportsline, the newsletter of The Norfolk Sports Club!

Volume 31 #9 September, 2016

August brings and Latrell Scott! Join us on Monday, September 12th for a luncheon meeting with Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer is a former professional out- fielder who played 15 seasons in MLB for the , , and . He batted and threw right-handed. Cuddyer was a two-time MLB All-Star, and won a in 2013, when he led the in batting average. Cud- dyer is a 1997 graduate of in Chesapeake, where he was a standout athlete in baseball, basketball, and football. Cuddyer was named 's Player of the Year and Gatorade National baseball Player of the Year in 1997. He was also a member of USA Today's All-Star and the USA Junior National teams in 1997. Cuddyer was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the 1st round (9th pick) of the 1997 amateur draft, but did not sign until August. He made his debut on September 23, 2001. During 2004, Cuddyer started to see more time in the majors in the , playing second and third base. After beginning the 2006 season on the bench, Cuddyer emerged as a regular in right field and in the cleanup spot of the Twins . On July 3, 2011, Cuddyer was named an All-Star for the first time as a managers' pick. On December 16, 2011, Cuddyer signed a three-year, $31.5 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. In 2013, Cuddyer set a personal best with a 27-game hitting streak, the longest in Rockies history to that point. Cuddyer was also named an All-Star for the second time in his career. Cuddyer finished the 2013 regular season with a .331 batting average to win the batting title by 10 points. Cuddyer signed a two-year contract with the New York Mets on November 10, 2014 worth $21 million. On July 24, 2015 Cuddyer was put on the 15 day disabled list due to a bone bruise in his left knee. With the Mets in 2015, Cuddyer appeared in the first of his career. Cuddyer announced his retirement after the 2015 season.

Join us on Monday, September 26th for a luncheon with NSU Head Football Coach, Latrell Scott. Scott was named the 17th head football coach in Norfolk State history on Dec. 16, 2014. In his first year as NSU head coach, Scott’s Spartans went 4-7 against a schedule including three Division I FBS teams. More important than wins and losses, Scott went about changing the culture of Spartan football in 2015, stressing accountability and discipline from his players on and off the field. Scott came to NSU following an outstanding two-year as head coach at Virginia State University. Scott directed the Trojans to a 19-4 record and two Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division regular-season titles in his two seasons in Petersburg. For his efforts, Scott was named the 2014 CIAA Coach of the Year. In 2013, Scott was voted the Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) College Division State Co-Coach of the Year and the Touchdown Club of Richmond’s state Division II/III Coach of the Year after guiding VSU to a 9-1 overall record and unblemished 7-0 mark in CIAA competition. The VSU football program also attained a top-25 ranking in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) weekly poll in 2013, another program first. NSU is the third head coaching position in Scott’s career. In addition to leading VSU for two years, Scott was head coach at the University of Richmond in 2010. At 34 years of age, Scott was the youngest head coach at the Division I level at the time of his appointment. He led the Spiders to a 6-5 mark that season. His overall record as a head coach is 29-16. Scott has 16 years of coaching experience. In addition to his previous stints as a head coach, Scott has also served as an assistant coach at James Madi- son University (2012), the University of Virginia (2009), the University of Tennessee (2008), Richmond (2005-07), VMI (2002-04), West- ern Carolina (2001) and Fork Union Military Academy (1999-2000). Letter from the President The NSC officers and board are a great team. We have a variety of talented individuals work- ing to make our club the very best. All if these workers donate an enormous amount of time for the advancement of our club. Our administrative assistant, Erin Round, is up to date in the latest technology available to help us keep pace with the business and professional world. As we strive to keep pace, our by-laws need to reflect our changing times. We take this task seriously as we move forward. Please be aware that we are working for the good of our club, the youth of South Tidewater, and we are looking to the future as we strive to grow our membership. Although I am the weakest link in the technology field, other members are way ahead of the curve and push to keep pace with the latest developments. I am proud to be a part of this team effort. Our golf outings are showing signs of improvement under Buck Stanton's leadership. The number of players is increasing despite the heat waves. The Broad Bay Golf Course was in great shape. There was a delay in play due to lightning on the course, but the play resumed 2016 Officers and

about an hour later. The pros were looking out for our safety; they were excellent to work Board of Directors with. Thank you to Buck Stanton, CH Lambert, Vicki Trexler, and Erin Round for their ef- forts to make the event run smoothly. Our next golf outing will be Thursday, September William “Bill’ Rainey President 22nd at Cedar Point Country Club. We hope to see you there. Please support our club by purchasing a Reverse Raffle ticket. These funds will help us Vicki Trexler President Elect finish the year strong. The date of this event is Thursday, October 2oth beginning at 6:30 pm. See you there! Joe Monaco First Vice President If you know a member whom is sick, having surgery, or is hospitalized with an illness, please notify Erin or myself. Our membership will want to know because we care for one Jack Ankerson Second Vice President another. May God bless you and our club. Respectfully yours, G. Bryce Burton Ex-Officio William H. Rainey

Maurice "Buddy" Early Secretary Next BOD Meeting: Roger Travaglio Tuesday, September Treasurer 13th @ 5 pm in the conference room of Bill Emerson Sergeant-At-Arms Oceana Place 448 Viking Dr. in VB Erin Round Administrative Assistant [email protected]

Two Year Term Board Members Frank Brothers Linda Forbes We are interested in getting to know our Akeem Prosser John Round of fellow sports club members better! So, beginning with our first luncheon in September, we will be doing a quick One Year Term Board Members Jim Hoffower "Getting to know our members!" James Doty segment. At this time, a pre-selected Bob Smith Marty Miller member will be asked to stand and tell the membership in attendance, a little To reach any member of the Board of Directors, something about themselves. We can't please contact the NSC office at 757-497-9583. wait to learn more about YOU!

Upcoming Events

Monday, September 12th Luncheon Meeting Michael Cuddyer retired MLB player

Thursday, September 22nd Golf Outing Cedar Point CC Reserve NOW!

Monday, September 26th Luncheon Meeting Latrell Scott Head NSU Football Coach

On the Horizon:

Monday October 10th Dr. Wood Selig

Monday, October 24th Bobby Ross

Reminder: Unless otherwise noted, We had a wonderful , but very HOT day at our last outing at Broad Bay Country all luncheons will take place at Hits Club. We had our largest turnout yet, and despite the weather related set-backs, it at the Park, inside Harbor Park, was a tremendous day! Check out our winners below, and don't forget to register 150 Park Ave in Norfolk. Lunch cost for our last two outings by contacting the NSC office! is $20, payable at the door by cash, check, or credit card. Lunch will Open: Senior 1st Flight Senior 2nd Flight begin promptly at 12 pm, with our Low Gross - Mike Darr Low Gross - Stan Cawlfield Low Gross - Jimmy Capps meeting beginning at 12:30 pm. 2nd Low Gross - Dan Beach 2nd Low Gross - Bob Harris 2nd Low Gross - CH Lambert YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND Low Net - Glenn Garbis Low Net - Garland Payne Low Net - Leigh Irby ALL LUNCHEONS! 2nd Low Net - Joe Monaco 2nd Low Net - Bill Smothers 2nd Low Net - Don Fentress

Join us for an evening of fun on The Norfolk Sports Club presents Thursday, October 20th beginning at 6:30 pm, at Zulekia Court #35 641 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. Your $100 ticket includes cocktails and dinner for two, prizes, and your chance at the $5,000 grand prize! Limited tickets are available, and are ON SALE NOW! Hurry and get yours today! See any board member or call or email the NSC office to get them!

757-497-9583 or [email protected] Thursday, October 20th, 2016 HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! As mentioned in the august Sportsline, the board has approved several by-law changes regarding membership and dues. These changes can be read in the paragraphs below. They have been presented at the August 22nd meeting, and will continue to be presented via the Sportsline and email, until our discussion and vote at the members only meeting on Monday, November 21st, .

RECOMMENDED BY LAW CHANGES:

Please Note: Changes are in RED

Article III Membership Section 1. Active (currently states)

In order to be an active member of the Club, a person shall be 18 years of age or older, of good moral character, and shall indicate by the maintenance of an active status that he/she is interested in the purpose and progress of this club.

RECOMMENDATION: CHANGE THIS SECTION TO READ:

In order to be an active member of the Club, a person shall be 18 years of age or older, of good moral character, and shall indicate by the maintenance of an active status that he/she is interested in the purpose and progress of this club. New members will receive “Welcome to our Club” correspondence from our Administrative Assistant signed by the President. New members will be listed in the monthly Sportsline.

Article IV Dues and Fees Section 2. (currently states)

In addition to any voluntary contributions, new members shall pay annual dues based on the following schedule: January 1 – June 30 - Full Annual Dues July 1 – September 30 - ½ Annual Dues October 1 – December 31 - ¼ Annual Dues A former member seeking reinstatement shall pay annual dues for the entire fiscal year in which he/she applies for reinstatement without regard to the time of year.

RECOMMENDATION: CHANGE THIS SECTION TO READ:

Beginning August 1, 2016, in addition to any voluntary contributions, new members shall be assessed annual dues on a rolling 12 month period, based on the date of their induction. RECOMMENDED BY LAW CHANGES CONTINUED: Please Note: Changes are in RED

Article IV Dues and Fees Section 3. (currently states)

Annual dues statements will be mailed to all members prior to January 1st. A second notice will be sent prior to February 15th and a final notice prior to March 15th. The final notice will state that membership will be terminated and the member’s name removed from the mailing list. The unpaid member list will be presented at the April Board of Directors meeting. A member dropped for non- payment of dues may apply for reinstatement as prescribed in Article IV, Section2.

RECOMMENDATION: CHANGE THIS SECTION TO READ:

Annual dues statements will be sent 30 days prior to the anniversary of their membership date. The President shall provide, the Board of Directors at each Board of Directors meeting, a list of those who are more than 60 days past due. The Board shall have the authority, at their discretion, to terminate any membership that is more than 60 days late.

Article VIII Committees Section 1. Membership (currently states)

The President shall appoint a Membership Committee consisting of a Chairman (President Elect) and two additional members. This committee shall consider all proposals for membership and shall thoroughly investigate the character, business, social, and com- munity standing and general eligibility of all persons proposed for membership and report their decisions on all applications to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors will vote on all prospective new members at the next monthly Board meeting. New members will receive a “Welcome to Our Club” letter from our Executive Administrator signed by the President. New members will be listed in the monthly Sportsline.

(RECOMMENDATION – Remove this paragraph)

DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THESE BY-LAW CHANGES WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MEMBERS ONLY MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST, 2016. SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS BEFORE THAT TIME, PLEASE CONTACT PRESIDENT BILL RAINEY AT 757-467-0017 OR ERIN ROUND AT THE NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB OFFICE AT 757-497-9583.