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January 10th Luncheon Speaker –Dave Twardzik Director of Player Personnel - Schedule of Dave Twardzik was named director of player per- Meetings sonnel for the Orlando Magic in September 2003 . He has more than 29 years of professional ex- perience as a player, coach and front office executive. All meetings are held at the Twardzik served as general manager of Golden State Holiday Inn-Executive Center 5655 Greenwich Road from 1995-97. Prior to that, he spent five seasons with Virginia Beach, Virginia the , beginning as director of scouting and later was promoted to director of player personnel. Lunch served from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Twardzik has been on the bench as an assistant coach with Indiana, Meeting begins at 12:15 p.m. the and Detroit. He was a member of Portland’s Meeting adjourns at 1:15 p.m. front office from 1981-85. Although selected by Portland with the 26th pick in 1972 NBA Draft, January 3 – No Meeting Twarzik began his professional playing career with ABA’s . He played four seasons in the ABA and was named an ABA All-Star in 1975. January 10 – Luncheon Meeting Following the ABA-NBA merger, Twardzik joined Portland and helped Dave Twardzik, Director of Player the Trail Blazers capture the NBA title in 1976-7. During the champion- Personnel - Orlando Magic ship season, Twardzik set a franchise record by hitting 61.2 percent of January 17 – No Meeting his field goals. He appeared in 280 games with the Trail Blazers and his jersey, #13, was retired by Portland in 1981. January 24 – Luncheon Meeting A native of Pennsylvania, Twardzik attended Old Dominion University Blaine Taylor, Basketball Coach and was twice named an All-American. He was inducted into Old Dominion’s Old Dominion University Hall of Fame in 1981 and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1995. For further information, contact the Sports Club office at 497-9583 or Jack Ankerson, January 24th – Luncheon Speaker – Blaine Taylor First Vice President at 664-2576. ODU Basketball Coach and his Players Blaine Taylor is in his fourth season as the Monarchs head basketball coach. Last season he guided a youth- JAMBOREE ful team with only two seniors to 17 wins. Taylor has had a long successful career, both as a VOLUNTEERS head coach and as an assistant. He came to ODU in 2000 after serving as an assistant coach for three seasons at NEEDED!!!! Stanford University and eight years as head coach at the University of Montana. At Montana, Taylor posted a 142-65 record, tak- ing his teams to the NCAA tournament twice and the NIT once. His teams We need 10 greeters had five 20-win seasons. Taylor earned national Rookie Coach of the Year for the Jamboree honors and was also Big Sky Coach of the Year. and As a player at Montana, Taylor was on the Big Sky All-Conference squad and was an All-Tournament selection. He earned the school’s Naseby 10 people Rhinehart Award as the Most Inspirational Player and was the John Campbell to assist Betty on the Award winner as best Montana Athlete at the University of Montana. JAMBOREE AD SALES COMMITTEE. Taylor has a Bachelor of Arts in secondary education and a Masters of Science in athletic administration. He and his wife Annie are the parents Call Betty or Dave to help. of four daughters. Please be a part of the team. DID YOU KNOW? NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB JAMBOREE th Amy Morrissey Turk – CELEBRATING OUR 60 ANNIVERSARY – President-Elect Norfolk Sports Club MARCH 29, 2005 SHERATON WATERSIDE Amy Morrissey Turk was born and raised in Ephrata, PA. The COCKTAILS—6:00-7:00 DINNER—7:00-8:00 youngest of five children, Amy started playing the game of tennis at the late age of 11 PROGRAM—8:00-10:00 and quickly charged up the junior rankings. By 1992, Amy had become one of the most decorated women’s tennis players to come out of Berks County, Pennsylva- LARRY MICHAEL, the “Voice” of the Washington nia. While competing for Holy Name High School, she Redskins will be our Master of Ceremonies. qualified for the State Tennis Tournament 4 times, was a 2-Time County Singles Champion, County Doubles 2 JAMBOREE SPEAKERS Champion, 2-Time District Mixed Doubles Champion with two different partners, and received All-County honors 4 times. Moreover, Amy was one of the top 10 women’s tennis players to come out of the prestigious Middles States Region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware) her senior year. Highly recruited, Amy chose to accept a full athletic scholarship to play tennis for ODU because of its commitment to women’s athletics. While at ODU, her list of accomplishments contin- ued to grow. In her sophomore year, Amy lost in the finals of her singles flight in the CAA tournament and AL GROH FRANK BEAMER was part of the duo that won ODU’s first CAA individual UVA Football Coach Virginia Tech Football Coach conference championship in women’s tennis (Flight 3 Al Groh guided the Cavaliers to an 8-3 mark and a tie for Doubles). During her four-year tenure at ODU, Amy was third-place in the league. Virginia is ranked No. 18 going a member of the Academic Honors Program, a 2-Time into its MPC Computers Bowl game against Fresno State. Intercollegiate Tennis Association Academic All-Ameri- The Cavaliers had convincing wins over West Virginia and can, a 2-Time Donna Doyle Award Winner, a Tom Scott Pittsburgh in the 2002 and 2003 Continental Tire Bowls. Award Winner, and Co-Captain and MVP of the 1996 Frank Beamer, the ACC Coach of the Year; Won the ACC women’s tennis team. She achieved an Intercollegiate title in the first year in the league and a berth in the Sugar Tennis Association Regional Ranking of #14 with her Bowl opposite unbeaten Auburn. Virginia Tech brings a 10- doubles partner, Kristin Fulton, her senior year and is 2 record and a No. 9 national ranking into its BCS bowl game. #4 in ODU’s record book for most career singles wins. Upon graduating magna cum laude with a Bachelor Plus: of Science degree in political science and a minor in • Special tribute to our 50 year members criminal justice, Amy attended the Dickinson School of • Recognition to all attending Past Presidents Law of the Pennsylvania State University in Carlisle, PA. • Special award presentation for Coach “Lefty” Driesell She graduated with her juris doctorate in 1999 and re- • Dynamite Award Presenters turned to the Tidewater area to start her professional • Strolling Strings career. Amy practiced law with the Norfolk law firm, Crenshaw, Ware, & Martin, for five years and was re- Tickets - $70.00 per ticket or cently named an associate in the Labor and Employ- $650.00 for a table of 10 ($65.00 per ticket) ment department of the Richmond based firm, Tickets available — December 20, 2004 McGuireWoods. TABLE RESERVATION DEADLINE: Notwithstanding her professional commitments, Amy You must reserve your table by February 10th has been an active participant in numerous civic and to keep your same table location (No exceptions). professional organizations, including the NSC and the Junior-League of Norfolk and Virginia Beach. Moreover, New Tables: Best possible table location Amy enjoyed Associate Professor status at her alma FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE mater from 2000-2002, teaching a class entitled “Ethics Call Roland Lewis – 853-3404 or Betty - 497-9583 in Sports” for the Sports Management Masters Program. to reserve your table or buy your tickets. Amy married Brian Mathis Turk, a Norfolk native, in September of 2002 and is the proud stepmother of two WE ENCOURAGE EVERY MEMBER TO ATTEND THE children, Ashlyn Marie (13) and Brian, Jr. (11). 60TH JAMBOREE. It will be a great event. We will have Amy is the first female President-Elect in the 61 year transportation lined up for anyone that needs a ride. history of Norfolk Sports Club. TICKETS ARE SELLING FAST, RESERVE YOURS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!! D I R E C T O R Y President’s Letter Dave McCormick, President ...... 461-9455 Dear Members: Amy Morrissey Turk, President-Elect ...... 640-3728 Office Operations, Sportsline & 2006 Jamboree Our board met Tuesday December 14th to wrap up end of the year Sports Club business. Some faces Jack Ankerson, First Vice President ...... 664-2576 Weekly Luncheon Speakers will change at our January 15th Board Meeting as we welcome the following new officers and board: Tommy Gale, Second Vice President ...... 480-0000 Monthly Golf Outings Tommy Gale - Second Vice President Buddy Early, Secretary ...... 857-0947 Roger Travaglio - Treasurer Roger Travaglio, Treasurer...... 455-8192 Joe McDonough - Sergeant-at-Arms Joe McDonough, Sergeant-at-Arms ...... 623-6236 Two Year Term Board Members: Betty Dail, Executive Administrator ...... 497-9583 John Hamilton C. H. Lambert Leo Anthony Mike Boyd 2005 DIRECTORS Ex Officio ...... Frank Tehel We are proud to announce that Betty Dail has been promoted from Norfolk Sports Club’s Executive Sec- One Year Term Two Year Term retary to Executive Administrator. Her duties have Randy Lassiter John Hamilton Jim Cox C. H. Lambert expanded to accounting tasks; not to mention keep- Vicki B. Dickerson Leo Anthony ing all the past presidents in line. Gary C. Cullifer Mike Boyd I encourage each member to communicate your OFFICE HOURS Sports Club concerns to the board members. We are Monday (with meeting): 9:15-11:00 A.M. Monday (with no meeting): 9:15-4:00 P.M. committed to continue the great success our Club has Tuesday - Thursday: 9:15 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. experienced the last couple of years with the leader- Friday: 9:15 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. ship of Frank Tehel and Dick Price. E-Mail Address: [email protected] I have been a Sports Club member nearly nine years and 2005 will be my 6th year serving the Board. With each passing year, I am still amazed of the many ac- FIRST TEE complishments of our Club and its fine members. We can all be proud of the greatest Sports Club in We had a perfect day for our annual First Tee Tourna- America. ment with absolutely gorgeous weather. There were As the New Year begins, I wish the very best to eighty-five participants whom we enjoyed assisting and each member and their family. I trust the Holidays feeding throughout the day. I know the kids thoroughly were a special time for all. As we direct our attention enjoyed the program, as did the First Tee staff. I would to the 2005 Sports year, I want to encourage each like to thank Charlie Taylor, Mike Baecher, Tommy Gale, member to do the following: Ken Riedel, Bob Fillmore and wife Rita, Randy Lassiter • Volunteer to be a member of the Jamboree and John Hamilton for their assistance and even more committee, Pro-Am committee or other events importantly, their time. Additionally, none of this could that we sponsor. have happened without the superb expertise of our com- • Bring in one new member to our Club in the mittee. Thanks to Jimmy Capps, Butch Pierce and Bruce coming year. Melcher for their planning efforts and bringing this en- • At each meeting look for one new face you do deavor to a successful conclusion. These gentlemen sure not recognize and introduce yourself. made the chairman’s job easy. Thanks again everyone! That’s about it! I look forward to serving as your President and thank you for the opportunity. Kirk Baldwin Committee Chairman Sincerely,

David M. McCormick Our Condolences To the family of former member George A. Towns Get Well Wishes to You are in our hearts and prayers Bud Tunstall 5 200 4- 4 PRSRT STD 9

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ODU MONARCHS BASKETBALL SPECIAL

ODU VS VCU BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING

The Norfolk Sports club has arranged for Norfolk Tuesday, January 11, 2005 at 5:00 PM Sports Club members to attend this special event on Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 4 PM at the Constant In the conference room of Center on the ODU campus. Tickets are $13.00 each, Norfolk Sports Club Office includes special seating in an executive suite, plus 5541 Parliament Drive, Suite 206 hot dogs and soft drinks. Purchase tickets from John Virginia Beach Hamilton 233-0353 or Betty 497-9583. All Club members are welcome TICKETS LIMITED TO THE 55 SEAT CAPACITY OF THE EXECUTIVE SUITE. to come to see your Board at work. First Come, First Serve. Call the office at 497-9583 for more information. Agenda info must be in by January 5, 2005. DEADLINE FOR TICKET PURCHASES IS JANUARY 10, 2005 (Only 22 tickets left)

DEADLINE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DINERS CLUB FEBRUARY SPORTSLINE January 14, 2005 BOOKS WILL BE SOLD AT THE LUNCHEON MEETINGS If you have information or news you wish to share OR BY CALLING C. H. LAMBERT – 497-2581 with the Club, please fax it into the office or call Betty in the Club office. The Board of Directors has OR BETTY AT THE NSC OFFICE –497-9583 voted to publish only Club related information or sports related information of interest to members. $30.00 The format of the Sportsline is not intended to accommodate advertising for Club members. Notice – Notice – Notice If you want to get up to the minute Club news, send your email Call Betty at the Club Office address to Betty. Tell her if you want the Sportsline emailed to you at 497-9583 or Fax info to 473-5747 in lieu of or in addition to U S Postal mail.