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January 12, 2004 Speaker – Lenny “Spats” Moore PLEASE NOTE: Due to the departing flight schedule for Mr. Moore. Schedule of THE LUNCHEON MEETING WILL START EARLY. Meetings Mr. Moore will be available for any pictures, autograph or handshakes from 11:20 AM to 12:00 noon. Moore will speak immediately after the opening prayer and pledge. He will not be available after the question All meetings are held at the and answer session to meet any guests. All other Norfolk Sports Club busi- Holiday Inn-Executive Center ness matters will be completed after the speaker finishes. 5655 Greenwich Road Virginia Beach, Virginia THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION IN THIS MATTER!! Lunch served from is a former 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. for the Colts football team and a Meeting begins at 12:15 p.m. member of the NFL Hall of Fame. Meeting adjourns at 1:15 p.m. Now you see him, now you don’t. That was the magic of Lenny Moore, who bobbed, January 5 – NO MEETING dipped, weaved and twisted his way through January 12- LUNCHEON MEETING NFL defenses for 12 successful seasons. The Lenny Moore - NFL Hall of Fame speedy Rocket was a master of deception, Former Running Back for the Baltimore whether taking a handoff or catching a pass Colts from Baltimore — a combination that cut a swath through the teams record books January 19 – NO MEETING from 1956 through 1967. At first sight, Moore was an unlikely candidate to cut swaths January 26-LUNCHEON MEETING Mike Rozier – Former through anything. He stood 6-1 and carried 191 pounds. But the body Winner and Nebraska Back proved to be as solid as the yardage totals he would pile up — first as a combination flanker/halfback and later as a runner who could catch February 2 – NO MEETING passes out of the backfield. He finished his career with 12,393 com- bined yards (running, receiving and returns) and 113 . February 9 – LUNCHEON MEETING- Moore won the Trophy as the League’s Most Valuable Speaker to be announced. Player in 1964, played in the seven times and was inducted February 16 – NO MEETING into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Pennsylvania Hall of Fame in 1975. The secret to Moore’s durability was a shifty, jitterbug February 19-JAMBOREE running style that kept tacklers from making solid contact. He would Norfolk Sports Club’s -59th Jamboree - catch slants from Unitas, make two or three lightning-quick moves Tony LaRussa and up with another big gainer. Or he could go deep with his St. Louis Cardinals Manager sprinter-like speed, a threat that complemented ’s tal- ents as a possession receiver. February 23- LUNCHEON MEETING Moore, who was called “Spats” because of the way he taped his Joe “D” Delamielleure - Offensive Lineman – Achieved All-Pro high-top shoes, enjoyed his best season in 1958, when he totaled 1,536 Status 1975-1980. rushing-receiving yards and 14 touchdowns for the NFL-champion Colts. Moore has devoted his life to his community and youth. He is cur- rently a Program Specialist, Education Department, for the State For further information, Department of Juvenile Justice in Baltimore, Maryland. In that position you may contact the Sports Club at 497-9583 or he is responsible for direction and supervision of school-site preven- Amy Turk, First Vice President tion/intervention behavioral management programs for adolescents. at 623-3000 ext. 333. President Elect’s Letter It was Dick Price’s final meeting as President when cial activities including Tides night, Old Dominion your board met on the evening of December 17th to basketball and this last year football at Norfolk State. conclude our business for calendar year 2003. Ev- The departure of Tommy Fraim Jr. from the board eryone in attendance thanked Dick for his insistence must also be recognized, his contributions were not in having two people responsible for every position. limited to the best scholarship dinner ever, and one That insight allowed his presidency to be successful of the most successful jamborees anyone will ever be while he was recovering from heart surgery. A spe- judged against, equally as important the creation of cial thanks to Dick, also for the idea of our current our website and the support he has given to all offic- Christmas party; it has evolved into a fun family event. ers coming through the chairs. The board meeting was concluded with the ap- Thank you’s would not be complete without the proval of three new Sports Club members. We have recognition of our current Club Administrative Sec- gained over 50 new members this year which is a retary Betty Dail, her professionalism and willingness complement to Dave McCormick for excellent speak- to get the job done correctly must be congratulated. ers and the assistance of our membership Chairman A special thank you to outgoing directors, Steven Bob Crawford with applications always in hand. Whitfield and Steve Harris. Special thanks must be given to our out going board Lastly, the board must thank you, our membership, members; their hard work has perpetuated our tran- if it were not for your interest in attending our lun- sition into a new Sports Club, molded to be success- cheon meetings, your willingness to bring guests, your ful in our current economic and social environment. support of our many sporting functions, and your con- Thank you’s for Ken Riedel as Sergeant-of-Arms the tributions of both time and money to our many cam- last seven years. And, to Donald Dale, the treasurer, paigns, we would not be able to recognize young ath- who untangled an octopus in our finances and cre- letes in our community by way of scholarships and ated a very straightforward and workable financial special awards. picture going forward. Donald’s final gift to the Nor- The very best to each of you and your families in folk Sports Club was the training of our current Club the coming New Year, please include the Norfolk Administrative Secretary, Betty Dail. Betty was actu- Sports Club in your family plans. ally referred to the club by past President Bobby Allen, Best in sports to all of you. who always deserves an extra thank you. John Frank Tehel Kostinas served as secretary and initiated many spe- President-Elect

NEW MEMBERS ADD TO YOUR ROSTER Harold Dickerson (Dickie) Pam Joseph M. Lewis (Joe) Holland Road Auto Center 119 Santa Clara Drive, Hampton 23666 ...... 766-0554 356 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach 23452 ...... 499-7674 106 Carols Circle, Moyock, NC 27958 William Miller (Bill) – Retired 2213 Willow Oak Circle Unit 105, Virginia Beach 23451 .... 496-5863 Dan R. Fowler Cathy Carl Pierson ...... Cheryl AccuBanc Mortgage, Senior Loan Officer Wachovia Securities, LLC 780 Lynnhaven Parkway Ste 300, Virginia Beach 23452 .... 468-1817 208 Golden Oak Court, Ste 300, Virginia Beach 23452 ...... 431-6371 2016 Canal Road, Virginia Beach 23451 ...... 481-2727 5233 Foxboro Landing, Virginia Beach 23464 ...... 474-0454 Monte P. Howell Frances Stephen Stone (Steve) ...... Mickie Holland Road Auto Center Sunbelt Business Brokers, President 356 S. Independence Blvd., Virginia Beach 23452 ...... 499-7674 5700 Cleveland Street Ste 315, Virginia Beach 23462 ...... 557-0006 4428 N. Witchduck Road, Virginia Beach 23455 ...... 497-1813 600 Terrace Avenue, Virginia Beach 23451 ...... 417-8119

IF YOU WANT TO RECEIVE MARK YOUR CALENDARS UP-TO-THE-MINUTE CLUB NEWS Send your email address to: [email protected] THE NORFOLK SPORTS CLUB’S 2004 PROAM BANQUET Tell Betty if you want the Sportsline emailed to you AND SILENT A UCTION WILL BE MONDAY, MAY 17, 2004 in lieu of or in addition to U. S. Postal mail. AND THE PROAM WILL BE PLAYED MAY 18, 2004. D I R E C T O R Y January 26, 2003 Speaker Heisman Trophy Winner Mike Rozier Frank Tehel, President ...... 490-3883 Ext. 152 In 1983, Nebraska running Dave McCormick, President-Elect ...... 461-9455 back Mike Rozier won The Office Operations, 2005 Jamboree & Sportsline Heisman Trophy. Amy Morrissey Turk, First Vice President ...... 623-3000 Rozier owns both the Ne- Weekly Luncheon Speakers Ext 330 braska all-time rushing and scoring records. Through 1983, Jack Ankerson, Second Vice President ...... 664-2576 Monthly Golf Outings Rozier maintained an average of nearly eight yards every time Buddy Early, Secretary ...... 857-0947 he carried the ball. He was a 5 feet 10, 198 pound senior, when Jim Burke, Treasurer ...... 499-1114 he ran for a Cornhusker record 2,148 yards, second Kevin Vavrek, Sergeant-at-Arms ...... 686-4836 at the time in NCAA history, behind ’s 2,392 for Southern Cal. Betty Dail, Executive Secretary...... 497-9583 Rozier’s trophy and his talent brought him a $3 OFFICE HOURS million contract as the No. 1 choice of Monday (with meeting): 9:15-11:00 A.M. in the USFL in 1984, $200,000 the following year with Monday (with no meeting): 9:15-3:00 P.M. Jacksonville of the same league, and a four-year deal Tuesday - Friday: 9:15 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. reportedly worth $1.4 million with Houston in the NFL E-Mail Address: [email protected] later in 1985. In seven NFL seasons, the last three 2004 DIRECTORS with Atlanta before he quit because of a knee injury he had 1159 carries for 4462 yards, 30 touchdowns Ex Officio ...... William “Dick” Price and caught 90 passes for 715 yards. One Year Term Two Year Term Perhaps Rozier’s proudest accomplishment is his Dr. Robert Crawford Randy Lassiter young son – Michael Guy Rozier. Charles V. Taylor Jim Cox When asked if he would like his son to grow up to Todd H. Bush Vicki B. Dickerson be a football player, Rozier didn’t hesitate saying with Michael C. Baecher Gary C. Cullifer a laugh; “I hope he will be a lawyer.”

MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!!!!!!! The Norfolk Sports Club’s 59th Jamboree on February 19th at the Sheraton Waterside in Norfolk. Guest speaker Tony LaRussa, Manager, St. Louis Cardinals. Tickets are $65.00 per person. VIP Table $1100.00 (includes full page ad, exclusive VIP Cocktail Party and Celebrity Luncheon.

Tony LaRussa ranks seventh among the in 1992 after steering the A’s to their fourth winningest managers of all time, will be the American League pennants in 1988, 1989 and guest speaker at the 59th annual Norfolk 1990 and won a World Series title with the A’s Sports Club Jamboree on February 19th at the in 1989. He is Oakland’s all time leader in Sheraton Waterside Hotel in Norfolk. games managed (1471) and victories (798). LaRussa has 2009 victories in a 27-year ca- Tony was regarded by his peers as one of the reer as the manager of Chicago White Sox, game’s top managers, his honors include Man- Oakland A’s and St Louis Cardinals. The 59- ager of the Year recognition in four seasons, year-old LaRussa is currently with St. Louis. 1983, 1988, 1992, 2002, two Central Division He guided Oakland to American League pennants in titles, five A.L. Western Division titles, three A.L. pen- 1988, 1989 and 1990 and won a World Series title with nants and one World Series Championship. In 1979, the A’s in 1989. In 1991, LaRussa became the 40th LaRassa passed his bar exam making him one of only manager in major league history to win 1000 career five lawyer/managers in baseball history. games. He earned a third Manager of the Year award Tickets are selling fast, reserve yours ASAP!!!! This event is always a sellout!!!!Proceeds fund NSC’s support of charitable activities for our area’s young athletes. For tickets call Roland Lewis – 853-3404 or the club office –497-9583 4 200 4- 4 PRSRT STD 9

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Old Dominion University Basketball Night SPECIAL THANKS ODU vs. VCU Norfolk Sports Club has tickets for members to attend TO NSC MEMBERS the basketball game between Old Dominion University and Virginia Commonwealth University on January 21st. FOR THEIR GENEROUS CONTRIBUTION Tickets are $7.00 each. Members attending will meet at halftime in the “Big Blue Room” for snacks and beverages. OF $250.00 FOR OUR SERVERS If you are interested in attending this game, please con- tact John Kostinas, 483-2598 or Betty at 497-9583. AT THE HOLIDAY INN MEETINGS AND Our Condolences To the family of member FOR THE FIVE BOXES OF FOOD Thomas M. “Pete” Robinson FOR THE FOOD BANK. and to Dr. Bob Crawford in the loss of his wife, Margaret. WE REALLY APPRECIATE THIS! You are in our thoughts and prayers

DEADLINE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING FEBUARY SPORTSLINE Tuesday, January 13, 2004 January 15, 2004 at 5:00 p.m. If you have information or news you wish to share In the conference room of with the Club, please fax it into the office or call Betty in the Club office. The Board of Directors has Thalhimer Commercial Real Estate voted to publish only Club related information or 5700 Cleveland Street, Suite 400 sports related information of interest to members. Virginia Beach The format of the Sportsline is not intended to accommodate advertising for Club members. All Club members are welcome to come to see your Board at work. Call Betty at the Club Office Call the office at 497-9583 for more information. at 497-9583 or Fax info to 473-5747 Agenda info must be in by January 6, 2004.