THE FIRST ANNUAL JOY OF SPORTS FOUNDATION RECREATIONAL SPORTS VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION DINNER Fostering Fun in Youth Athletics First Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner June 14, 2018 Thursday, June 14, 2018 Celebrating individuals making a difference in the lives of youth athletes and recreational organizations in our community. Dear Guests, On behalf of the Joy of Sports Foundation Board of Directors, it Order of Program is my privilege to welcome you to the First Annual Joy of Sports Foundation Recreational Sports Volunteer Recognition Dinner. 5:30 p.m. | Registration & Cocktail Reception e Joy of Sports Foundation, Inc. was founded with the specic goal 6:15 p.m. | Dinner of expanding and enhancing athletic opportunities and experiences by Woo de La Kitchen for all youth in Derry Township. 6:45 p.m. | Keynote Speaker and Presentation of Awards We have had the privilege of working toward this goal with local Keynote by Dr. John J. O’Malley, Ph.D., Professor recreational organizations and the Derry Township athletic Emeritus, University of Scranton community at large by providing information about recreational programs available to our youth, workshop and training 8:00 p.m. | Final Remarks & Announcement of Rae Prizes opportunities to coaches, parents, and volunteers, and monetary support of various youth recreational sports related initiatives. Board of Directors Without the seless dedication and countless hours given by the tireless volunteers across the entire community, recreational sports Dr. Donna Cronin, Pharm.D. Terry Singer, Chair for our youth would be simply not be a reality. is evening, in Dr. Chris DeFlitch, M.D. partnership with the recreational organizations they serve, we are Katie Nolan-McComb, Vice-Chair Bill Morget proud to honor seven individuals who have been selected by their Dr. Kip Shaw, M.D., Secretary organization as exemplary volunteers. e Joy of Sports Foundation Angela Mullen Mr. John Abel, Treasurer will also give special recognition to two individuals who have been Ann Zaprazny champions through their leadership to the local recreational sports community. Event Committee ank you for joining us this evening in celebration and for supporting our mission to bring the joy of sports to all youth in Ann Zaprazny, Event Chair & Emcee Derry Township. Enjoy! Katie Nolan-McComb Terry Singer Dr. Kip Shaw, M.D. Chair, Board of Directors/Founder e Joy of Sports Foundation, Inc. Keynote Speaker Special Thanks & Acknowledgment Dr. John J. O’Malley, Ph.D. T J S F P E, U S B D Dr. John J. O’Malley, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Scranton, brings a bundle of energy, talent, expertise and passion to youth, high school and college Lindsay Drew sports. Professor O’Malley combines his academic of iChase Solutions for going above preparation in philosophy and experimental psychology, and beyond in providing extraordinary a lifetime commitment to coaching baseball, basketball, soball and even gymnastics, over twenty-ve years of guidance and support in the planning and teaching exercise & sport psychology and coaching execution of tonight’s event. principles, as well as an extraordinary engagement in Northeast PA’s premier interscholastic and youth coach training eort, the Bochicchio Sport Character Initiative, to bring an unparalleled perspective to the vital and impactful role of Julie Neal volunteer youth coaches. of Visions of Honey for her on-site photography talents. ough Dr. O’Malley’s seless love and passion for sports and service are purely altruistic, O’Malley has received numerous awards, including the Frank O’Hara Award (the highest award given by e University and its Alumni Society), lifetime Ali Peters achievement recognition by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Directors Association for his leadership and special contributions to interscholastic athletics in the area of Accuwrite for being our of coaching education (highest award presented by PSADA), named a national Event Sponsor and for design “Sports Ethics Fellow” by the Institute for International Sport in recognition of & production services his work promoting sportsmanship (the honor is “aimed primarily at recognizing distinguished individuals who have moved the cause of fair play forward in Brandon Whiting American society”), designation by the Positive Coaching Alliance as a “Champion” of Positive Coaching Alliance, for securing the Carson Wentz recognizing his eorts to promote positive coaching at the grass roots level and jersey for donation. induction into the Northeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of exemplary service to youth and high school sports. Ann Zaprazny of Great Sports Minds, LLC and the JOS Board of Directors and tonight’s Not an unfamiliar story, and underscoring the extraordinary role that youth sports Event Chair, for her leadership, countless hours, and vision in the planning coaches play in the development of young men and woman, Professor O’Malley of this event. credits his North Scranton Junior High basketball coach with igniting the re of his lifetime of love and commitment to service. Kathy Sicher Recreational Awards Hershey Youth Field Hockey Association Tenure with Organization: Chris Luttrell 10 years Hershey Aquatic Club Kathy was one of the founding mothers to develop the Hershey Youth Field Tenure with Organization: Hockey Association. Kathy has shown tremendous leadership by nurturing 12 years the League into what it is today, bridging the gap between youth & high school, developing a summer youth camp, and coaching well aer her Chris has been a xture in youth aquatics development not just in Hershey, but daughter graduated from the program. in the region for over 30 years. Her career included service with four local swim teams, including former Head Coach at Heathereld, Asst. Coach at Mount Dave Warner View, Instructor at Palmyra, and numerous board and committee assignments Hershey Youth at both the club and league level. is includes serving on the Board of Football Association Directors at Hershey Aquatic Club both as a director, and, from 2014-2017 as the President. In the past decade, Chris has also served as the meet director for Tenure with Organization: many swim meets and league championships when hosted in Hershey. 20 years Dave has served as a coach at some level for all 20 years he has been involved; serving as the Head Coach of the Midget program for over a decade. He is a Fran Bonenberger past HYFA Board member and an incredible advocate for the kids and HYFA. Hershey Jr. Bears Tenure with Organization: Robert Eismann 50 years Hershey United Lacrosse Association Fran has been a major factor in the success of the Hershey Jr. Bears House Tenure with Organization: League which has more than 250 children participate annually. 20 years In addition to being the current Vice Chairman, Fran has served on the Board of Governors for more than three decades, holding the role of President for Robert demonstrates leadership throughout the entire girls lacrosse program, many years. e Hershey Jr. Bears Quebec Team credits Fran as an integral part including new tournament development. Always willing to help out, Robert of their team, missing only one trip in nearly thirty years. helps in preseason organization and scheduling, manages league artwork and graphics, and represents Lacrosse at league meetings. Larry Nelson Joy of Sports Champion Award Hershey Little League Tenure with Organization: 2 years Scott Govern Athletic Director Larry serves as lead for the functions of eld maintenance and Derry Township School District concessions with Hershey Little League, and has been an Assistant Coach for three years. His involvement has helped HLL in making signicant improvements to all elds. Scott Govern, a multi-sport athlete in baseball, basketball, and football in high school, has been an Athletic Director for 19 years, serving Biglerville High School, Boiling Springs High School, Spring Grove Area High School, and currently, Hershey High School. He also has coached youth, recreational, junior and senior high school, and college Doug Brown athletes in football, baseball, cross country, and track & eld for over Hershey Soccer Club 20 years. Scott’s tenure with DTSD has been characterized by leadership, Doug is a dedicated volunteer for the Hershey Soccer Club, serving the enthusiasm, and selessness which have rippled throughout the Club by running the recreational program for 13-18 year olds, as well as student body to reach all of our interscholastic and rec athletes, as running Referee School Training and organization for both the 5-12 and well as our community at-large. Fittingly, in 2018 Scott was a Top 10 nominee for Varsity Brand ‘Most Spirited Athletic Director’ in the 13-18 year old groups. United States. His “student rst” philosophy to support all student-athletes with Congratulations to the positive encouragement while promoting enjoyment through hard- work, commitment, dedication, team work and skill development, 2018 Volunteers of the Year! has brought the joy back into sports for the kids, coaches, and parents alike. ank you to all the recreational organizations in Derry Township for joining us this evening and for your partnership in recreational sports in our community! Joy of Sports Champion Award Matt Mandia Director, Derry Township Parks & Recreation Matt was born and raised in King of Prussia Pennsylvania. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration and a Master’s Degree in Regional Planning from California University