| Carlsbad Softball Girls Fastpitch Softball PO Box 2726, Carlsbad, CA. 92018 |
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Carlsbad Softball Association February 14th, 2005 Happy Valentines Day to everyone. Opening Day Recap: Was it just me, or was Opening Day a huge amount of fun? Everything went smoothly and the girls seemed to be having a BLAST! Good food, music, friends, and neighbors…it was really a nice community atmosphere! Some pretty good ballgames too! If you weren’t there, check out the video on the CSA web site. Here are some of the highlights from Opening Day: Team Banner Winners T Ball: Team #2 Surfin Sea Turtles Rookies: Team #1 Purple Pirates Division 1: Team #2 The Monkies Division 2: Team 4 Chicks with Sticks Division 3: Team 1 Purple Haze Each member, including coaches, of the winning teams was awarded at Grand Slam Treat from the snack bar. A Grand Slam Treat includes a hot dog, chips and a drink. J Cow Drop Winners And the Grand Prize winner of the $500.00 was…Cathy Calkins. Congratulations Cathy!!! Additional congratulations to the winners of the $50 prizes: Lorri Silverman, Cindy Lopez, Greg and Clarice Hood, Todd Gustafson, John Bilar Thank you for supporting this great CSA fundraising event. The Basket Raffle Winners were: Tea Time: Kasey Campbell Coffee Break-Tara BodmanSnack Attack: Chris Mazurkewicz Pet Lover: Shawnee BryanSlumber Party: Samantha Kasper Luau: Delaney DewhurstRoad Trip/Campout: Sue Shook Family Movie Nite: Tara BodmanMr. Fix It: Kamalii Peneku The Silent Auction Basket Winners were: Sports Fan: Sandy Pina Teddy Bears: Daniel DoraisBaker's Basket: Laurie Ramsey Chocolate Lovers: Laurie RamseyValentines Day: Kellogg Family A Day at the Beach: Sue OrtmanArts & Crafts: Mekjian Family Family Game Night Mekjian FamilyHair & More Hair: Marilyn Tollack Gardening: Marilyn TollackThe CSA board would also like to extend special thanks to The Bwarie Gift Basket Company, for decorating the baskets beautifully, and to all the parents who donated items and helped organize the baskets. Special Recognition: Special thanks to those listed below for their volunteer efforts in making opening day a huge success. Without the efforts of volunteers it would be impossible to keep the league running. Thank you! Debbie Bednarski Rae Merritt Stephanie Birmingham Denise Nelson Mike Clermont Michelle Nirschl Cindy Daniel Jet Ortiz Derrick from Parks and Rec. Sue Ortman Ralph Drury Kim Peneku Karin Hellenschmidt Sean Ramsey Dr. Stephen Lawrence Eddie Ruskowski Julie Mack Linda Ruskowski Kristine Mazurkewicz Michael Russell Angela Mekjian Kathleen Russell Sue Shook Additional thanks to: Brian Ruskowski for arranging the music for the team parade. Stephen Lawrence, DDS, who is sponsoring a team AND volunteered for 8 hours on opening day, even though he doesn’t have any children in the league! Taylor Tollack for her wonderful rendition of the National Anthem. 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Taria Mims-Flowers. And especially to all the Board Members, Connie Matkaluk in particular, that worked diligently to make this event a success.
If there is anyone we overlooked, please accept my apology.
Website Update: Things are being added to the CSA web site on a daily basis. See the streaming video of Leland doing his Opening Day stand up routine…Need to know when a game or practice is, or when you are working the snack bar, you’ll find it at the web site. Junior Umpires schedules will be appearing soon. Go to: www.carlsbadsoftball.com.Team Sponsors: If you let us know the link to YOUR web site we will add it to OUR web site. We want to help your business grow. Also, I am looking for Division 2 or 3 girls that would like to contribute to a "Player’s Corner" on the web site. This will consist of game summaries, player interviews and photos, and other miscellaneous player/softball related stories. If your daughter is interested in being a "Junior Sports Journalist or Photographer" send me an email at josdc@adelphia.net.Snack Bar Schedule The Snack Bar Volunteer Schedule has been completed and is currently available at the CSA web site. Families who requested to volunteer and families who "did not specify" have been placed on the schedule. All parents must check the schedule! If you have chosen to not volunteer or if you have changed your mind and would like to give two hours, please contact Ken Yarnell at kyarnell@amerillum.com to make this change. If you are scheduled during a time that is a conflict, please find another parent with whom you can switch. If you fail to appear on your scheduled time, or if you do not have a replacement, you will forfeit your $25 deposit. After completing the 2-hour requirement and necessary paperwork, you will receive a refund check of $25 by mail. Thank you in advance for your volunteer time for the league. Without your help, we could not provide this service, which many families enjoy. Questions can be directed to Ken Yarnell at the above address.Injury Report The Carlsbad Softball family sends its best wishes to Olivia Ottone, who sprained her ankle on opening day and will be out of action for a bit. Get well soon Olivia! J Lost Gym Bag A pink and black Nike gym bag was left in the dugout a few weeks ago. Please contact me if you picked this up. Thanks. J josdc@email.uophx.edu Sponsors and donated items needed! We are still looking for sponsors for Casino Night tables. We also need donated items for the silent auction. What better way to get recognition and advertise your business than by sponsoring a table or donating a product or service. Contact Michelle Pahl at cvlkco@aol.comSponsor Spotlight This week’s spotlighted companies are: Carlsbad Village Lock and Key: Thank you, Michelle and Craig Pahl, for your sponsorship and for your incredible work as part of the CSA board. Serving Carlsbad and surrounding areas, Carlsbad Village Lock and Key is here to help. Mike Clermont and Associates: Thank you Mike, for your sponsorship, and all the time you dedicate to the league. Health Dimensions: Health Dimensions is the premier coordinator of Health & Lifestyle Expos and corporate wellness programs for working individuals. They create exciting, educational and interactive events for some of the most renowned corporations, school districts, government agencies, and hotels. Visit their web site at www.hdexpos.com for more information. Thank you to Mrs. Rodell Jackson for her support of CSA.Please show your appreciation by giving these individuals or companies your business and/or some special recognition. ACE Coaching Clinic The ACE coaching clinic is COMING on Feb. 19th at La Costa Canyon High School. This is mandatory for all managers and open to anyone one else who is interested in learning how to improve their coaching skills. The cost is $35.00 per person for coaches. There are no games scheduled on that day! More Recognition: Congratulations to Muriel Schneider of the 14U Purple Haze for being the 2nd Runner-up in the Miss Teen Carlsbad/La Costa Pageant. J Casino Night!!! Here’s what people are saying about the upcoming Casino Night on March 19th: Tony Gwynn: "It sounds like it will be a really big hit" Julia Roberts: "If I wasn’t booked to do a feature film, I’d definitely be there!" Stephen Hawking: "Anyone with half a brain will be at Casino Night." Paula Abdul: "Casino Night will definitely be more fun than sitting next to Simon during American Idol!" Donald Trump: "Any CSA parents that don’t attend will have to face me…in the board room!" Casino Night tickets are currently available. Look for ticket sales on Saturdays at a special table in proximity of the snack bar. Tickets are $25 per person which includes gaming chips, light appetizers, and a cocktail. Marketplace: Division 3 coach has 8 new 11" softballs and would like to trade for 12" softballs of equal value. Contact Jeff Schneider at josdc@email.uophx.edu to place an ad.Special Note to TM: You know who you are! CSA wants you BACK! From the Board The next board meeting is scheduled for February 16th at 7:00 at the Calavera multi-purpose room. Feel free to come by and see how CSA works. |
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