The JetHawks Journal. Words From the Chair. June The Official Newsletter of the Flight Crew Booster Club

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1 June 2018 The JetHawks Journal The Official Newsletter of the Flight Crew Booster Club Words From the Chair Protection for players the latest edition of Baseball America had a very interesting article on protection for batters. Catch a Brewers Class A game this year and you may wonder if the clubs hitters are some of the unluckiest players around. Player after player will step to the plate with a batting helmet that sports a C-flap an additional bit of protection that stretches to cover a hitter s check and jawbone. Normally hitters wear the C-flap after they ve returned from a serious facial injury. The extra protection helps ensure that a player doesn t suffer a follow-up injury. This year the Brewers have strongly suggested to all of their minor league position players that they wear the C-flap. For all Brewers hitters at the Rookie, short-season or Class A level, it will be mandated. A couple of years ago, the C-flap and other similar devices were used only by players who had been injured. Now a number of major league stars are wearing them to prevent injury. It s something the hitters seem pretty comfortable using initially, and there isn t much of an adjustment period for them before they really want to have them Brewers farm director Tom Flanagan said. This seems to be a very good feature that can be added to existing batting helmets, they can save players from a very serious injury. Many of the JetHawks players are using this protection. Did you know that 29 percent of major leaguers and 28 percent of minor leaguers on opening day rosters were born outside of the U.S.? Also of the 2,142 U.S. college draft eligible players in the minors on opening day, a full 70% of them came from 4 year college programs, 22% from High School programs, and 8 % from Junior College programs. By 2020, the Texas Rangers will move into a new $1.1 billion dollar retractable-roof ball park that broke ground in September This new 41,000-seat ball park is supposed to offer a fresh way to experience baseball in Arlington. The Colorado Rockies low Class A Asheville pitcher Justin Lawrence on May 15 (the day Zach Wilson was planning to tell Justin he was headed to JetHawks) took the mound in the ninth and tore his right lat muscle, ending his 2018 season. Louisville Slugger debuts seamless decals on its MLB Prime wood bats. Louisville Slugger wanted to find a way to place brand logs on their highest-end wood bats. Seamless Decals, a completely new process that places markings below the final top coat finish on a wood bat. In the past, a vinyl decal had the potential to fade or fall off in heavy use. Laser engraving applies extra pressure into the wood. With the seamless process the logos should not come off and also this process has no impact on the wood of the bat according to Louisville Slugger.

2 Sunshine Corner The Sunshine Corner is a way for us to acknowledge birthdays and to send support to families experiencing a loss or an illness. If you would like for us to acknowledge your birthday, or know of someone who needs encouragement, please send information to Shirley Harbeson at jon-shir@sbcglobal.net. HAPPY JUNE BIRTHDAY TO THE FOLLOWING BOOSTERS (no player birthdays this month) Judy Hopps 6/03 Micaela Buckley 6/04 Julio Yniquez 6/06 Judy Adam 6/25 Bruce Frappied 6/28 HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO Cliff Toman 4/19 Kathy Leon 5/19 Road Trip Capt. Steve visits with D Rob in Fresno.

3 FLIGHT CREW BOOSTER CLUB BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair Person Richard Adam Vice Chair Curt Redecker Treasurer Suzie Berg Secretary Wendy Richmond Directors Robin Andersen Lester Ball Shirley Harbeson Dave Hopps Jan Kirkman CALENDAR OF EVENTS General Meeting Texas Cattle Co. 6/28 7pm Board meeting at Primo Café 7/7 8:30 am Shakey s fund raiser 6/12, 5-8pm McDonalds fund raiser 7/10,4-7pm Potluck 6/10, the Booster Club will be grilling the meat for this potluck. We will need sides. 6/24 All Star Break 6/18-6/20 Have you visited the Booster Club website or the FaceBook page lately? Chair: Secretary: Board Elections Curt Redecker Suzi Eslick Candy Havlock Wendy Tarleton Slate of Nominees Director: Lester Ball Wendy Richmond 2 positions Jan Kirkman available Kathy Leon Steve Juhasz

4 Election Profile for Curt I am a charter member of the Flight Crew Booster Club and have been on the Board of Directors for 16 years. I have previously held the offices of: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, and Director. I have been a fan of baseball my entire life and found it to be a main ingredient of joy since we moved to Lancaster. I have been attending Jethawks games on and off since 2003 and just in 2016 decided to get involved because our nest is empty and I am no longer working. I started out helping by collecting cans for the recycling committee and in 2017 hosted and sponsored two of our beloved players. I attended the banquet last year and the Hot Stove this year. I am hosting and sponsoring two again this year-what a rewarding experience! I am an Air Force veteran with a BAS in Legal Studies and a Minor in English. I have several paralegal specialty certificates and my pre -law qualifications. I ve been involved as an officer from Secretary to President/Chairwoman in various organizations both in education and in the military. I was the founding Airman in the original chapter of Airmen Against Drunk Driving at Eglin AFB in 1988 which is a servicewide organization to this day. I believe my ideas, fresh eyes and experiences will be a positive addition to the Flightcrew Booster Club board. I am seeking the Secretary position. Wendy Tarleton Past Board Secretary Resurrection Lutheran Church Past Board Secretary AV Committee on Aging Past Board Secretary AV Partners for Health Candy Havlock Hi everyone. I am the other Suzi. I have previously served on the Board as a Director for 4 years. During that time I was banquet chairman twice, newsletter chairman, Shirt off their Back chair and was Sunshine person. I was also the stand-in secretary when Wendy was unable to attend meetings. I enjoy serving on the Board and I hope to be elected again so that I can again. Thank you, Suzi Eslick Hello, My name is Lester Ball and I have a member of the FCBC for many years. Here are a few areas of involvement: Vice President, Director, player support, shirt off your back, Friday night meals for the players. Have any questions see me at Sec. 105 Row A seat 1. This message is approved by Wendy Ball. Jan Kirkman Has been a board member for 2 terms, mails the paper copies of the newsletter to those without accounts, takes care of the website, and potlucks. Captain Steve 20 year Jethawks fan, 12 year Booster Club member, 2nd time running for office. I have thought about and been encouraged to run for a few years. I m happy with the existing board, but feel I can add some new, fun ideas & perspectives. I have helped out over the years when needed. I m very active in the recycling effort and support of fundraisers.

5 Kathy Leon has been a Booster Club member for over 12 years, was in charge of pot lucks, fundraisers, and also planned the banquet. Retired teacher 22 years. Sponsored players all 12 years. Wendy Richmond is a charter member of the Booster Club. She has served on the board for many years as either a director, treasurer, or secretary. She is our current secretary and is the Cookie Drive Chair. She is running for a director position.!! Jersey Sale!! We have 7 jerseys left from our Shirt off our Backs Night. We have reduced the price on these to $60. First come first served. These were not worn by a player on game night. Please wear your Booster Club shirts to the All Star Game. We want to make a good showing for the visiting players/teams/fans.

6 Recycle If you have 15 minutes after the game we can use a hand with stadium recycle. Collection bags and gloves are provided. The more workers we have the quicker we get finished. If you can help, even if not every night, please contact Curt in Section 104, Row H, Seat 1. Player of the Month Committee If you desire to be a voting member of the Player of the Month committee please contact Curt Section 104 Row H Seat 1 or send me an . Membership If you have not renewed your 2018 membership you can stop by the Booster Club booth prior to the game. Family membership remains $50 and a single is $35. If you have renewed for 2018 and not received your tee-shirt or pins you can pick them up at the booth Women s Tee Shirts If you would like your 2019 membership tee shirt to be the women s style and haven t already told me please do so NLT 15 June. I need name and size. If you do not order a women s style it will not be available to issue to you when you renew your membership. Contact Curt at clevind18@msn.com.

7 Where do they go from here???