2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE This guide is provided by the West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association. Current Board of Directors: Tony Cooper President, Sam Griffith Vice President, Doug Perret Member At Large, Brian Rounds Secretary. Design and printing provided by Brian Rounds from Idaho District 1. Special thanks to Cheryl Robinson and Martin Hoover for helping coordinate and supply critical information to this guide. Special thanks to Art Valdez and Alan McCullough for providing the photographs. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE A message from the West Region Director A message from the West Region Umpire In Chief On behalf of the entire Western Region family, It is with great pleasure and honor that we we welcome all of the volunteer umpires that have introduce you to the 2015 Western Region and been selected to umpire in the “2015” Western World Series Umpires. Each is an exceptional Little Region Baseball and Softball Tournaments. League volunteer and have reach the goal of being Through your dedication and volunteer service to selected for the highest levels of officiating. The the leagues in your local communities, you have volunteer Little League Umpire has a critical role earned the right to represent us at this elite level in the development of each child involved in the of play. Little League program. The Volunteer umpire plays a major role in the success of the local The umpire is an essential part of the lessons learned relative to league and selection as a Regional umpire is a significant achievement sportsmanship, responsibility, winning and losing. They understand deserving of much recognition. To earn such an honor an umpire what it means to be part of a team. Each takes on the responsibility must demonstrate above average skills, adhere to the true principles of being a good role model and providing each participant with of Little League Baseball and Softball and provide their officiating the positive life lessons that will allow them to become better services on a voluntary basis. adults and future leaders in our communities. The men and women honored with Regional or World Series selections in 2015 have Many of this year’s Regional umpires have waited years for the attained recognition for their hard work, commitment and loyalty to opportunity to umpire at this level and it will undoubtedly be an Little League. Each is now a member of a special fraternity. Please experience that will last a lifetime. congratulate them for their accomplishment. Our sincere thanks and best wishes go out to each volunteer As Umpire in Chief of the Western Region and on behalf of umpire and we wish you the best and hope that you have a the Assistant Umpire in Chief, Doug Perret, we both thank you pleasurable and rewarding experience and thank you for your for all you have done this year and in years past to garner this dedication and commitment to Little League Baseball and Softball. achievement. You are a credit to your local leagues, Districts, Sections Sincerely, and the Western Region. Please take every opportunity to enjoy the Dave Bonham experience to the fullest and share it with those who have helped you West Region Director along the way. Enjoy the ride, Mark Bernstein West Region Umpire-In-Chief 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE A message from the WRLLUAA President 2015 WORLD SERIES UMPIRES CHOSEN FROM THE WEST REGION On behalf of my fellow members of the Western Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association, Congratulations to the following umpires chosen to umpire at the I want to congratulate all of you who have been following World Series Tournaments: selected to umpire at a Western Region baseball BASEBALL or softball tournament in 2015. You join a long LITTLE LEAGUE and distinguished list of volunteer umpires who Steve Christman - CA 15; John Dowdy - CA 55; Jamie Sims - OR 4 have had the honor and privilege of being selected from amongst their peers to work one of these INTERMEDIATE (50/70) LEAGUE prestigious post-season tournaments. Richard DeBolt - CA 12; David Gwiazdon - CA 54 Your selection is a great honor for you, your family, and for your JUNIOR LEAGUE District and one you have worked hard to attain I am sure. The Gary Appleberry - AZ 14; Barry Silverman - CA 62 volunteer umpire is an integral member of the Little League program. This assignment takes you away from your family, friends, and work SENIOR LEAGUE to positively help shape the lives of our youth. For that commitment Tom Curtis II - CA 14; Adam Carlson - WA 9 and sacrifice, you should be highly commended. BIG LEAGUE I, along with each member of our Umpire Alumni Association Bob Boatright - CA 68; David Palenshus - WA 4 thank you for your time and dedication. You are part of the closest and best fraternity in the world. Be proud of your achievements, they SOFTBALL are well earned. Enjoy the games, the atmosphere, the camaraderie LITTLE LEAGUE and have a great Tournament!!! Bill Kinsella - CA 37; Dana Takiguchi - CA 57 Thru generous donations and memberships since its inception in 2005, the Umpire Alumni Association has invested tens of thousands JUNIOR LEAGUE of dollars into equipment, scholarships and facilities benefitting Little Tom Lawrence - CA 51; David Bennett - WA 8 League volunteer umpires throughout the Western Region. Since that beginning, we have grown to over 200 members, both men SENIOR LEAGUE and women, from all walks of life. What we have in common is a Ed Newbegin - CA 4; Eric Snively - OR 3 true dedication to the Little League program and the belief in its principles; Character – Courage – Loyalty. BIG LEAGUE Paul Keefer - OR 5; Louis Quevedo - CA 40 If you have not already done so, please consider joining the Umpire Alumni Association (a public charitable 501(c)(3) tax exempt The West Region is proud of these Volunteer Umpires and honored organization) and assisting us in continuing our efforts. to have them represent all the Volunteer Little League Umpires from Sincerely, the West Region and Little League Baseball and Softball Inc. Tony Cooper President West Region Little League Umpire Alumni Association 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 Little League Baseball Regional Tournament Umpires TOURNAMENT HOST: Dave Bonham - West Region Director 6707 Little League Drive San Bernardino, CA 92407 Phone: 909-887-6444 E-mail: [email protected] Start Date: 08/09/15 Cody Beers AGE: 50 DISTRICT: Wyoming 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 25 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: Little League Baseball Coach, 1981-86; 2001-2010. Little League Umpire, Cody (WY) Little League, Riverton (WY) Little League, 1981-84; 2001-2015. Riverton Little League President, 2003-2009; Wyoming District 1 Little League Baseball, Assistant District Administrator, 2010-2015. PERSONAL: Married to Robyn Beers, 23 years; two sons, Brady (age 22) and Baylor (age 18). HOBBIES: Big game and bird hunting, tent and RV camping, fly fishing, travel, photography, Riverton Junior Football League football (coach and league official). Richard Cariello AGE: 55 DISTRICT: California District 29 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 20 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: I have been involved as a volunteer baseball coach and an umpire for the last 36 years. I have been involved as a volunteer with Little League for the last 23 years as a Coach and and umpire. I have been an ADA with District 29 for the last 13 years. PERSONAL: I have been married to my wife Karen for 30 years. We have 3 son’s. Brandon, Bryan & Broc. HOBBIES: In my free time I like to Cycle, run. Play Golf and fish. 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE 2015 WEST REGION BASEBALL AND SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT UMPIRE MEDIA GUIDE Paul Eaton Frank J. Garcia AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 57 AGE AT TOURNAMENT: 60 DISTRICT: California District 49 DISTRICT: Idaho 1 YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 13 Years YEARS LITTLE LEAGUE SERVICE: 28 Years VOLUNTEER CAREER: 2010 Softball Western Region, 2012 VOLUNTEER CAREER: Coach and Manager of League Junior Softball Western Region, Several state tournaments teams: reg season and all stars; board of directors CDA hosted by District 47. 13 years umpiring for my local league as LL 1990-2001; VP. Pa, scorekeeper, field development, well as being UIC the past 7 years. Co-UIC for District 47 the groundskeeper, announcer, training and development league past 3 years. Also several years as an instructor in our yearly administrator and coach. Umpire at league, district and state district and local clinics. level; west regional clinics 2003 and 2005. PERSONAL: I have a lovely fiancée, Jill Roozee. My loving PERSONAL: 4 children (3 played in LL) Derek, Rachel, Jacob, daughter Alexandra Kettler. Two other beloved children John Chelsi; 4 Grandchildren (1 In LL) Gabriel, Malchi, Daniel, Syren. and Tina who have left us far too soon and 4 grandchildren whom I am very proud off. HOBBIES: Triathalons/IM,1/2 IM, olympic, sprint distances; running, road and trails with various distances; swimming HOBBIES: I love to go camping, and paddling my kayak. competitively and recreational; fishing; umpiring!; backpacking Fishing, golfing and racquetball round out my other activities. (Sierras