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

Volume 30 #7 July 2015

Join us for our July Luncheon Meetings, featuring Bob Robertson and Rod Langway!

Join us on Monday Join us on Monday, July 6th, as we wel- July 20th to hear Rod come former Major Langway. Langway is a League Play- retired professional ice er, Bob Robertson. hockey defense- Roberston began his man who played for the career as a first base- Montreal Canadians man with the Pitts- and the Washington burgh Pirates in 1967. Capitals in the National He remained with the Hockey League (NHL) Pirates until 1976, an and the Birmingham din 1978 began playing Bulls of the World with the Seattle Mari- Hockey Associa- ners. In 1979, he tion (WHA). Langway played for the . In his career, also spent time with teams in the American Hockey Robertson batted .242 with 115 home runs and 368 League (AHL) and East Coast Hockey RBI in 829 games played. Known for his massive League (ECHL) as a player-coach after his NHL ca- power, he the first ever hit into the left- reer ended. A two-time winner of the James Norris field upper deck of - one of Memorial Trophy as the top defense-man in the only 13 upper-deck home runs in the stadium's his- NHL, Langway was elected to the Hockey Hall of tory. Fame in 2002. Monday, July 6th Monday, August 10th Luncheon Meeting Luncheon Meeting From Your President... Bob Robertson - former MLB player Claudell Clark - Head baseball Coach What an amazing night honoring our with the Pirates, Mariners, and Blue Jays Norfolk State University scholarship winners at the NSC Scholar- ship Dinner on June 1st. It is truly a Monday, July 13th Monday, August 17th blessing to be a part of an organization that is dedicated to supporting the high- Pete Decker Memorial Golf Outing Golf Outing er education of our local student- Riverfront Golf Course 1 pm Elizabeth Manor Golf Course 1 pm athletes. Jack Ankerson did an amazing Reserve your team NOW! Reserve your team NOW! job, as usual, as our MC for the evening. Jack was able to draw out even the shy- est of the award winners. Edna Baehre- Monday, July 20th Monday, August 24th Kolovani, president of TCC, gave a nice Luncheon Meeting Luncheon Meeting talk and encouraged our students. The Rod Langway - former Washington Capital Speaker - TBA students and their parents were truly and Hockey Hall of Famer appreciative of the scholarships the Sports Club awarded to them. It was a All luncheons are held at the Holiday Inn Executive Center, 5655 Greenwich Rd. great evening and I want to thank every- Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., with our meeting beginning at noon. one that helped from the selection pro- Lunch cost is $16 for members and $17 for guests. cess on through the dinner and award Hope to see you there! ceremony. The Norfolk Sports Club is in full swing with the monthly golf outings. The 4th Annual Peter Decker Memorial Golf Tournament on July 13th will honor Paul Webb and former past president Alton Forbes. I would en- courage you all to come out, bring friends and join the fun! With summer upon us, it is a great time to be a part of the Norfolk Sports Club. Spread the word and invite some friends, family and prospective members to join in on the club activities. Respectfully,

Bryce Burton

Golf for a Cause!

It's not too late to sign up for the 4th Annual Pete Decker Memorial Golf Outing! Join us on Monday, July 13th at the beautiful Riverfront Golf Course in Suffolk, VA. The Florida 4 Man Best Ball will begin at 1 pm, with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. The cost per team is $300, or $80 per person, and includes lunch, dinner, golf, and prizes! Register your team by calling 757-497- 9583 or emailing [email protected]

We are also looking for hole sponsors and prize donations! Use the contact information above if you'd like to help!

All proceeds from this tournament will go directly to the Norfolk Sports Club Charities, supporting our Metro Scholastic Athletes and other organizations in their efforts to help young athletes in the Hampton Roads area. 2015 Board of Directors

G. Bryce Burton Maurice "Buddy" Early One Year Term Board Members President Secretary Rick Hensley Ricky Laumann William "Bill" Rainey Roger Travaglio CH Lambert President Elect Treasurer Rick Page

Vicki Trexler First Mike Adams Two Year Term Board Members Vice President Sergeant-At-Arms Jack Ankerson Jim Hoffower Joe Monaco Erin Round James Doty Second Vice President Administrative Assistant Steve Samuels [email protected]

To reach any member of the 2015 Board of Directors, please call the Norfolk Sports Club office at 757-497-9583.

The Norfolk Sports Club's Jamboree committee will be holding a yard sale on Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 in the Lake Christopher neighborhood from 8 am - 2 pm. We are currently seeking donations for this sale! Acceptable items are household items, books, etc. We will not accept articles of clothing. Donated items must be placed in a card board box and may be given directly to Bill Rainey between the dates of September 19th through September 26th. For more information or to Saturday, October 3rd! volunteer at the sale, call Bill at 757-467-0017 or 757-927-6457.

All proceeds will go to offset our 71st Annual Jamboree costs!

A word from your Golf Chair, Joe Monaco

It was a beautiful, but warm, day for golf on Monday, June 22nd at Green- brier Country Club! The club did a wonderful job working with our volun- Upcoming Golf Outings teers, as well as serving us both lunch AND dinner! Big thanks to JT Symons $65 for members, $70 for guests and his staff for an excellent day! Special thanks to our volunteers, Mike Register NOW through the Adams, Vicki Trexler, Bill Rainey, and Linda Forbes! And the winners are: NSC office! Open Flight Senior Flight Aug. 17th - Elizabeth Manor Low Gross - George Owens Bill Smothers - Low Gross Low Net - Bill Dickinson Bill Rainey - Low Net Sept. 21st - Cypress Point Longest Drive - Jack Nichols and Closest to the Pin - George Owens October 19th - VB National HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THE NEXT OUTING! The Norfolk Sports Club Supporting Athletics in the Hampton Roads Area PO Box 12501 Norfolk, VA 23541 757-497-9583

Special thanks to our advertisers and sponsors!

If you would like to advertise or become a sponsor, please contact Erin at the NSC office! Check out some of these photos from our June events!

Daphine and Bobby Allen at Linda Forbes, and Frank and The 2015 Scholarship the 64th Annual Scholarship Clara Brothers at the 64th Winners in attendance at Dinner Annual Scholarship Dinner the dinner

Fred Dean with the 2015 Outstanding Getting ready for the June Golf Outing Metro Scholastic Swimmers! at Greenbrier Country Club!