HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 18, 1995 (63)CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
AGENDA TITLE: Proclamation - Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports Organization Retiring
Volunteers: Ed Wall; David Akin; Dr. Larry Simpfenderfer
MEETING DATE: January 18, 1995
PREPARED BY: Parks and Recreation Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the Mayor and City Council acknowledge Ed Wall, David
Akin, and Larry Simpfenderfer of the Boosters of Boys and Girls
Organization for outstanding volunteer services and 30+ years of
combined commitment to the youth of Lodi, the B.O.B.S. and City.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: January 1, 1995, three outstanding volunteers are leaving the
Boosters of Boys and Girls Sports Organization (B.O.B.S.) after a
combined 30+ years of service.
It is remembered that the B.O.B.S. organization annually provides sports opportunities and
experiences to 5,000+ children in the Lodi and surrounding area which also produces 150,000+
participation units. The organization's current budget is $250,000. ($7,000,000+ collected in
financial support over the organization's 35 years of existence.)
Ed Wall - Served the B.O.B.S. for 15 years. Has filled every Executive Board Committee seat and all
offices of the board; has headed up many of the sports committees, especially Babe Ruth baseball;
has served as chairman of the B.O.B.S. efforts to support Hutchins Street Square with,their T.O.B.S.
Bar-B-Que" booth. An outstanding contribution to youth sports and its commitments.
David Akin - Served the B.O.B.S. for 10 years. Like Mr. Wall, served on various committees as well
as directing same; served as president in 1993, one of the most difficult years with City cuts pending
and the formation of the Parks and Recreation Open Space and Master Plan; formed the "B.O.B.S.
Speakers Club" to represent the organization officially and consistently.
Larry Simpfenderfer - "Mr. Fundraiser", Larry's name is synonymous with raising thousands of dollars
for the organization at a time when financially, things did not look good for the B.O.B.S. due to the
general economy of the area. Mr. Simpfenderfer took the bull by the horns with great enthusiasm
and generated much needed dollars to keep B.O.B.S. costs down and youth registration fees to a
minimum. He also is credited with forming the "Art Nelson Softball Program" for teenage boys to
take care of those teenagers who did not make the 16-18 Babe Ruth program. His attitude of getting
kids involved at each persons level of ability is what made him and the B.O.B.S. organization so
valuable to Lodi and its youth. Served the B.O.B.S. for 8 years of committed service.
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THOMAS A. PETERSON recycled paper
City Manager
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Proclamation - Boosters of Boys/Girls Sports Organization Retiring Volunteers:
Ed Wall; David Akin; Dr. Larry Simpfenderfer.
January 18, 1995
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The Parks and Recreation Commission suggested these proclamations be given to these individuals
as well as those in other group organizations who have made major contributions and served above
and beyond the call of duty. We have assisted in the writing of the proclamations and say thank you
for honoring our volunteers who help make it all happen for our department.
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Ron Williamson
Parks and Recreation Director
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Prepared by Ron Williamson, Parks and Recreation Director
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