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2009 Hall of Fame Update
The Hall of Fame and
Training Center has enjoyed a very successful year. Thanks to all!
The HOF had a good number
of visitors from across the Commonwealth. Visitors from NJ, Delaware, MD
and as far away as California have enjoyed the ASA of PA HOF. Also several
groups scheduled Saturday visits. Most recent Hall of Famer Don Johnson and
his family brought 20 visitors. A number of Hall of Famers have visited and
as a result donated memorabilia. Rocky Santilli, Bob Yoder and Jim
Dougherty are the most recent donors.
New displays are being
built that include 16 locker style shadow boxes to display Hall of Famers
uniforms and other memorabilia they have donated.
Also as a result of a
donation from a family in Maryland, that included many training materials
plus what was already available at the HOF/TC the third floor will become a
softball library. This room will be available to teams and coaches to
further advance their programs.
As we discovered grants
are not awarded for air-conditioning so two commercial ceiling fans have
been installed in the HOF and are working nicely.
The siding on the PA Ave
side has been completed. The rear area will hopefully be done in the
Spring; access to that area may not be possible. (Two close to next
building)
A security system was
installed in the HOF and TC with DCED grant monies. Five cameras have been
installed with the capability to add four more cameras.
The HOF Spectacular
Fundraiser raised $9,312.08. The HOF tournament after reaching a record 60
teams only to be rained out raised $1,200.00 on the rain out date.
The TC has been a busy hub
for both JO girls softball and boys baseball. Two JO pitching clinics were
offered and were very successful.
We have been in contact
with Resitlite Inc who is interested in helping develop an indoor backstop
that is durable and would not need to be replaced as often as typical
indoor backstops.
The Degenstein Foundation
has awarded the HOF grant to purchase the Shipman property and a Pro View
state of the art training program.
The new TC schedule is a
work in progress and fees will be changed for 2010. Dates for a variety of
clinics are being planned. We hope to add hitting and coaches clinics in
2010.
The HOF has also hosted
ASA of PA BOD meetings, committee meetings, umpire meetings, area meeting
and Dist 4 & Dist 8 umpire clinic.
Stop and visit the HOF you
will enjoy the stroll down memory lane. |
