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Mayor Julián Castro of San Antonio, TX, who delivered a memorable keynote speech on education at last year's Democratic National Convention, will address the general session of the International Reading Association's 58th Annual Convention in San Antonio on Monday, April 22, 2013.
Mayor Castro's landmark Pre-K 4 SA Initiative, which supports expanded preschool services in San Antonio by means of an increased sales tax, is generally considered one of the most progressive and forward looking educational measures of the last several years. At the DNC he caught the public's eye in a big way, observing that the middle class is "the engine of our economic growth," and that if we want to build opportunities for tomorrow, "it starts with education."
Castro went on to point out that "you can't be pro-business unless you're pro-education." Moreover, he decried the notion that pre-K and student loans are "charity," arguing forcefully instead that these programs are a "smart investment in the workforce that can fill and create the jobs of tomorrow."
Celebrating Teachers
The mayor's convention address will open the final day of an intensive four-day program that draws teachers, literacy researchers, school administrators, and education policy analysts from across the country and around the world. The theme of this year's conference is "Celebrating Teachers Making A Difference."
"Mayor Castro is a passionate advocate for educational opportunity for all," explained Carrice Cummins, president of the International Reading Association (IRA). "We are especially pleased and excited that he will be joining us at our upcoming conference." Marcie Craig Post, IRA's executive director, agrees. "I'm sure that all of the attending teachers will find in Mayor Castro a supportive and sympathetic champion of the hard work they do in classrooms day in and day out."
Making Education the Centerpiece
In an article he wrote for the upcoming issue of Reading Today, the IRA membership magazine, Mayor Castro explains that education is "the centerpiece" of his mayoral administration. When he learned that the average student to counselor ratio in Texas public schools was over 400:1, his office created cafécollege, a one stop college counseling and test preparation center providing free services to students throughout the city. To date, more than 20,000 local students and their parents have taken advantage of this service.
Moreover, the voter-approved Pre-K 4 SA initiative is expected to serve more than 22,000 four-year-olds, giving them the early foundation that has been proven in other communities to positively influence them throughout their academic careers.
Teachers hold a special place in the mayor's regard. "When I think about the challenges in front of San Antonio," he writes, "I think about the importance of teachers who can inspire and the individual difference they can make in the classroom." He wants all of the educators coming to the city for the IRA conference to know that they "are in a place that values teachers and education."
Final Days of Registration for IRA San Antonio
The IRA Conference will take place in San Antonio on April 19-22, 2013. Program venues are the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and neighboring hotels. Visit www.iraconvention.org and the iPlanner Program Grid and Event Search for details.
To register for the IRA San Antonio Convention, complete the online registration process at www.iraconvention.org, or call 415-979-2278 or 888-294-9167.
by Lara Deloza
If you've seen one conference "survival guide," you've seen them all. Standard chestnuts include • dress in layers • wear comfortable shoes • pack extra business cards
But whether you're contemplating attending your first IRA Annual Convention, or are a multi-year vet who hasn't missed a meeting in the last two decades, the simple fact remains: you don't go to these things to "survive." You go to thrive. To that end, here are some tips to help you make your trip to San Antonio a flourishing success!
Get Your Game Plan Going
It's never too early to start crafting an Annual Convention strategy. There are the obvious items on that to-do list, such as registering for the event, securing a hotel room, and making other travel arrangements. But that only gets you to San Antonio. What are you going to do once you arrive? No, we're not talking about a tour of the Alamo—though to be fair, the popular (and free!) attraction is a mere seven-minute walk from the Convention Center. We're talking about your personal conference schedule. Which panels and presentations do you consider can't-miss? Are there any workshops or events you simply have to attend? Sure, you'll get a full program on-site, but smart conference-goers know to skip the paper and do it digitally. Start by trying out IRA's interactive online itinerary planner by going to www.reading.org/iplanner and creating a new username and password. (See the iPlanner how-to article for more info.) Then, search for sessions by speaker, date, category, and keyword. As you plan, try to pick two or even three options per time slot. That way, if your first choice gets too crowded, you're not scrambling to find a backup. You'll also want to be prepared for the possibility of last minute room changes, especially if you're someone who maps his or her route based on proximity. Once you've created your itinerary, send it to yourself via e-mail. It's also a good idea to print a PDF copy to take with you, since reviewing the hard copy doesn't require a Wi-Fi connection. If you're able to arrive before the convention begins, it's always a good idea to give that itinerary a test run. Rooms that look close together on a never-drawn-to-scale map may, in reality, be a lengthy jog apart. Gathering this "intel" before the Opening General Session allows you to adjust your plans accordingly—and helps alleviate any last-minute stress.
A Little Meal Planning Goes a Long Way, Too
Breakfast might be the most important meal of the day, but when it comes to attending a large conference, its lunch you have to look out for. Aim to eat at off-peak hours: before 11 or after 2. Also, stock your suitcase with a solid array of shelf-stable items like nuts, granola bars, and beef jerky so you can snack before you go to the convention center. If packing space is at a premium, head to one of the drugstores or minimarts within a half-mile walk of the Convention Center to forage for food once you get into town. There, you can stock up on bottled water and plenty of convenient grab-and-go fare. And, since nearly all of the convention hotels offer in-room refrigerators (some by request only—call ahead to confirm which category your hotel falls into), you may also opt for items that need to be kept cold, such as Greek yogurt and low fat string cheese. Does all of this seem like a little too much work? Consider purchasing tickets to an author luncheon. Not only will you get to listen to amazing speakers, you'll also get a hot, tasty meal. Delivered to you. At a table. With linens.
Portable Power for the Win!
It's 2013, so odds are you'll be bringing some sort of electric device to the conference. You definitely want to bring your chargers with you, but don't feel like you need to leave them in your hotel room. Consider stashing a power strip in your backpack. That way, if you find an occupied plug, you can offer to share. Then, you're not only charging your own devices, but strangers will consider you a genius and a hero. Another option is to purchase an emergency charger. These external sources run on batteries and plug into your device, typically offering 10 to 20 extra hours of usage. So if you need to re-juice mid-afternoon, you can do it without having to make a trip back to your hotel.
Don't Drop It, Ship It
When it comes to large convention centers, wheeled carts come in handy. But they are absolutely, 100-percent not allowed into the Exhibit Hall. Ditto for strollers, luggage, and duffel bags—pretty much anything with wheels needs to be parked far from the Exhibit Hall floor. Then how, pray tell, are you supposed to lug around twenty extra pounds of books, merch, and swag, let alone squish it all into an airline approved carry-on? If you don't have arms of steel (and, let's face it, how many of us do?), you'll want to visit the on-site UPS center (www.theupsstorelocal.com/4180/). The cost for Ground shipping depends on the weight and size of the package, as well as the distance of the destination. But, for some, the added cost is worth the convenience.
You may want to take advantage of the Order Express option at the IRA Bookstore as well. It allows you to purchase any of IRA's regularly priced books and have them shipped to your school or home for free. Bonus: with Order Express, you won't have to spring for sales tax, either!
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
In a large, unfamiliar place, it's easy to get lost. Make sure you scout out the "Ask Me" guides throughout the Convention Center. You'll be able to identify them by their bright yellow shirts and caps. The "Ask Me" guides can help you find everything from that UPS Center to the nearest restroom. And if for some reason they don't have the answer to your question, they'll direct you to someone who will. As for the standard advice mentioned earlier, the truth is you probably should dress in layers, as the average late-April temps in San Antonio run in the low-80s, and conference centers rarely skimp on the A/C. Comfy shoes? They'll definitely come in handy, especially when you're sprinting from session to session. Ditto for the extra business cards. How else are you going to keep in touch with all of those amazing colleagues you'll undoubtedly meet?
The IRA 58th Annual Convention runs from April 19 to 22, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.iraconvention.org and the iPlanner Program Grid and Event Search for details.
Lara Deloza is the senior writer at the International Reading Association.
This article was originally published in the February/March 2013 issue of Reading Today.
by Amanda Lister
One of the most anticipated events of the International Reading Association Annual Convention is the assembly of esteemed, popular authors who attend. Below is a selection of just some of the hundreds of authors who will participate in sessions, luncheons, panels, and more in San Antonio.
Saturday, April 20
Saturday's First General Session: Reading Myths and the Myths of Reading features Rick Riordan, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, the Kane Chronicles, and the Heroes of Olympus. In 2011, he received the Children's Choice Book Award for Author of the Year. Riordan is also the author of The 39 Clues: The Maze of Bones, another #1 New York Times bestseller.
Join Michael Buckley, bestselling children's book author of The Sisters Grimmand the N.E.R.D.S. book series, for the first author panel called The Serious Business of Writing Humor: The Importance of Funny Fiction in the Classroom on Saturday at 11:00 a.m.
Jane O'Connor, New York Times bestselling author, will speak at the Saturday Book and Author Luncheon. O'Connor is the writer of more than thirty books for children, including the immensely popular Fancy Nancy books. The first book in the series, Fancy Nancy, won the Quill Award for Best Picture Book in 2007 and remained on the New York Times picture book list for ninety-eight weeks.
The author panel entitled Celebrating 75 Years of the Caldecott Medal on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. features David Ezra Stein, author of Interrupting Chicken, Leaves, and Monster Hug!
Laurie Halse Anderson, New York Times bestselling author of Speak and Chains, will speak on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Read It, Talk About It, Make a Difference with Young Adult Literature.
Sunday, April 21
At 9:00 a.m., Steve Sheinkin, author of Bomb and The Notorious Benedict Arnold, speaks at Making a Difference: Presenting Authors Whose Nonfiction Books and Biographies Inform, Engage, and Inspire Students for a Lifetime of Reading and Learning.
The Cyber Connection: Multi-Platform Texts to Engage All Readers on Sunday at 11:00 a.m. features Matt de la Pena, author of I Will Save You, A Nation's Hope, and Mexican White Boy. Also at this time is the author panel entitled National Ambassadors for Young People's Literature that features Katherine Paterson, author of The Flint Heart and The Same Stuff as Stars, Jon Scieszka, writer of SPHDZ 4 Life, Guys Read: the Sports Page, and Knucklehead, and Walter Dean Myers, author of Monster and Bad Boy: A Memoir.
Sunday's Book and Author Luncheon features Joan Bauer, a New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and songwriter. She has won many awards including the Newbery Honor Medal, two Christopher Awards, the LA Times Book Prize, and the New England Booksellers Award, among many. Bauer has touched the lives of her readers with humor and hope in her eleven novels, including Rules of the Road, which was chosen as one of the top young adult books of the quarter century by the American Library Association.
New York Times bestselling author of About David and The Last Survivors series, Susan Beth Pfeffer, will speak on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Author Panel - The Future's So Dark: Why Readers Can't Get Enough of Dystopian Fiction. Making a Difference: Texas Authors, Texas Teachers, and Texas Literacy Organizations Focus on Critical Reading and Thinking Around Nonfiction Texts on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. features Don Tate, award-winning author and illustrator for many books including, It Jes' Happened: When Bill Traylor Started to Draw.
Monday, April 22
#1 New York Times Bestseller Mo Willems will speak at Monday's General Session. His work in children's books, animation, television, and theater has earned him three Caldecott Honors, two Geisel Medals, three Geisel Honors, and six Emmy Awards. Willems is best known for the Elephant and Piggie books, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, and Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale.
On Monday at 9:00 a.m., Tom Angleberger, author of The Origami Yodaseries, will speak at Who Are You Calling "Unconventional"? Middle-Grade Authors Discuss the Popularity of "Unconventional" Books. He will also speak at the Author Panel - And Then What Happens?! The Enduring Appeal of Series Fiction at 10:30 a.m.
Also at Monday at 9:00 a.m. is Multiple Literacies: Facilitating the Exploration of Pathways to a Socially Responsible World, featuring Sharon Draper, author of Out of My Mind, and Sharon Flake, writer of Pinned. Engaged Reading/Cultural Rewards: Inviting Students to Read Mexican American Children's and Young Adult Literature from Texas is at 9:00 a.m. on Monday as well, featuring René Saldaña, Jr., author of The Jumping Tree: A Novel and Finding Our Way: Stories. Kirby Larson, author of Hattie Ever After and Hattie Big Sky, will also speak at this time at IRA Teachers' Choices Committee Presents: Making a Difference for Readers, Writers, and Artists by Connecting them with Authors and Illustrators who Create Books that Inspire, Motivate, and Delight.
On Monday, Chris Soentpiet speaks at the Book and Author Luncheon. Soentpiet is a passionate author and illustrator who creates books that reflect his interest in people, history, and culture. He has won many awards for his work including the NAACP Image Award: Outstanding Literacy Work 2004, the Society of Illustrators Gold Medal Award, the Parent's Choice Gold Award, and the International Reading Award: Children Book of the Year in 1996, 2000, and 2002.
These are but a few of the beloved authors at the IRA 58th Annual Convention, which runs from April 19 to 22, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.iraconvention.org and the iPlanner Program Grid and Event Search for details.
Amanda Lister is the strategic communications intern at the International Reading Association.
Reading Today asked International Reading Association members which sessions they were planning to attend at the IRA 58th Annual Convention in San Antonio from April 19-22, 2013. Alexandra Panos, Chicago middle grades language arts teacher and Reading Today Online TILE-SIG contributor, says she's looking forward to these professional development opportunities:
Infusing Close Reading into Small Group Instruction: Helping Students to Think Critically "I am looking forward to this workshop on close readings of texts. Although I've been through my fair share of Common Core PD, I have found that close reading is one of the biggest changes for most of the teachers at my school. I believe that the differences between close reading and guided reading require careful consideration as we move forward. I look forward to sharing what I learn with my colleagues back home."
Examining the Middle Grades Canon "As an ardent enthusiast for middle grades literature, those elusive texts that hover between upper elementary and YA lit, I look forward to finding out what the presenters have to say about what the current 'canon' has to offer. I'm hoping to see lots of diverse perspectives, complex plots and high interest topics!"
Becoming a Teacher Researcher: Exploring IRA's Teacher as Researcher Grant "It is my firm belief that teacher researchers do the most good for their students. The approach we take in design, reflection and response is integral to powerful teaching outcomes. I did not know there was a grant! I look forward to learning more about the types of action research previously conducted and how the IRA supports teacher researchers."
Digital Literacy and Technology Lessons and Projects that Make a Difference: Improving Teaching and Learning "My students, co-workers and I are extraordinarily fortunate in our ease of access to digital technologies. I love learning more ways to employ quality projects and lessons into our integrated language arts and technology classroom. The fact that the presenters are also taking the time to explore differentiation in these contexts truly excites my interest."
Encountering International Literature: "Reading the World" to Move Toward Critical Literacy "In my classroom, I employ critical literacy frameworks on a daily basis and have great admiration for the role diverse literature plays in the complex work my students conduct as part of their studies. I sincerely cannot wait to learn more about the international literature reviewed and the exciting discussion of student generated questioning of these exciting texts."
Creating Culturally Responsive Classrooms: Academic Success with Intention! "Empowering students takes so many forms, but I believe intentionality in all areas of teaching is the key to success. The presenters' focus on the idea of intentionally designing and empowering teachers to create culturally responsive classrooms has caught my attention. Our classrooms should respond to their changing dynamics and makeups. I can't wait to attend."
April IRA Member of the Month Kimberley Reznicek shared her IRA Annual Convention picks in the February/March issue of Reading Today, and now this San Antonio native offers out-of-town attendees ideas for things to do on their visit.
I was born and raised in San Antonio and might have some ideas for restaurants and events that are a bit off the beaten path as well as commercial tourist areas.
Tours and Shopping
A barge ride along the River Walk is always a must when you come to San Antonio. A tour of the San Antonio Missions and the Alamo is a nice dose of history. El Mercado and La Villita are two great places to shop for souvenirs. The old Pearl Brewery has been converted into an area filled with trendy shops and restaurants worth walking through.
A great Mexican restaurant that is slightly off the beaten path is Mexican Manhattan. Ask to sit outside for a river view and order the chili con queso as an appetizer. Chris Madrid's has the best burger in town in my opinion. Lulu's Café has giant cinnamon rolls and excellent chicken fried steak. Blanco Café is my favorite Mexican restaurant for enchiladas and breakfast tacos. Boudro's is a bit pricier but excellent. I would suggest the Guacamole salad prepared at the table. Eat dinner at the top of the Tower of the Americas in the Chart House for a rotating view of the entire city of San Antonio at night.
The IRA Convention will take place during the first weekend of Fiesta, a 10-day celebration in remembrance of the Battle of the Alamo and San Jacinto. Some of the following events are worth considering:
This website gives a full list of Fiesta events: http://www.fiesta-sa.org/events/date/#Mar-09.
Kimberly Reznicek is a reading specialist at Timberwilde Elementary School and an adjunct professor at St. Mary's University. Read her Member of the Month interview on Reading Today Online.
The IRA 58th Annual Convention runs from April 19 to 22, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. Visit www.iraconvention.org and the iPlanner Program Grid and Event Search for details. Visit the San Antonio Convention & Visitors Bureau website for more information about the city.
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Bruce Meade Bruce Meade of Bradenton, FL was inducted into the Player Category in 2003 in Ft. Myers, FL. Standing 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 260 pounds with a handlebar mustache, Meade is probably the most recognized slow pitch player of his generation. In an illustrious career dating back to 1974 he has appeared in 9 ISA Super Major World Tournaments and 3 Senior World Tournaments. Over the years he has played with Elite Coatings of Gordon, GA; Steele's Sports of Grafton, OH; Smythe Sox of Houston, TX; Ken Michaels of Maryland; Ritch's/Kirk's of North Carolina; Sparpath of Kentucky; Vernorn's of Jacksonville, FL and Florida Crush in the Senior program. |
Charles Wright Charles Wright of Columbus, GA was inducted into the Player Category in 1999 in Dayton Beach, Florida. The 46 year old Wright, known as the "Georgia Peach," has been a member of 6 ISA World Championship teams. During his illustrious career, Wright performed for national powerhouse teams such as Elite of Georgia, Steele's of Ohio, Marlton Trucking from Oregon, Ritch-Kirks of North Carolina, Ritch's Superior/TPS of Connecticut and Sunbelt/Dan Smith/Easton of Georgia. |
Dan Schuck Dan Schuck of Des Moines, Iowa was inducted into the Player Category in 2003 in Auburn, Alabama. |
Mike Macenko Mike Macenko was inducted into the Player Category in 1998 in Clearwater, Florida. The Cleveland area native had a long and illustrious career at the top level of softball. He played with national softball powerhouses, Steele's of Brook Park, OH, and Rithc's-Superior/TPS from Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The "Big Cat" also played one season with Sunbelt of Centerville, Georgia in 1991 when Steele's did not field a team. |
Dirk Androff Dirk Androff was inducted in the Player Category in 2001 in Ft. Myers, Florida. The last Dirk Androff of Naples, FL was recognized as one of the games true superstars at the time of his premature death at the age of 35 in October, 1997. |
Doug Roberson Doug Roberson of Royal Palm Beach, FL was inducted into the Player Category in 2001 in Ft. Myers, Florida. |
Dave Steffen Dave Steffen of Flat Rock, Michigan was inducted into the Player Category in 2004 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Nicknamed "The Daffy One" for his colorful antics on and off the field, the 6'4 300 lbs plus Steffen was an all around athlete earning all state honors in baseball, football, and wrestling at Flat Rock High School. He spurned a football scholarship at the University of Michigan to sign with the Detroit Tigers as a high draft pick. The fire balling right hander made the Major League roster only to suffer an arm injury in Spring Training. His last ditch effort with the Chicago White Sox also failed and he turned to softball. |
Ricky Huggins Ricky Huggins of Pooler, GA was inducted in 2005 in Lake Mary, FL in the Player Category. |
Todd Joerling Todd Joerling of Defiance, MO was nominated to the ISA Hall of Fame in the Players Category. |
Cecil Whitehead Cecil Whitehead of Valdosta, GA has been nominated to the ISA Hall of Fame in the Players Category. A three sport star at Valdosta High, Whitehead was a NCAA Division II Baseball All-American in 1977 and 1978 at Valdosta State University. A second round draft pick of the Baltimore Orioles, he played three years of professional baseball. |
N.C. Ryals One of the most respected and loved figures in slow pitch softball, N.C. and his W.W. Gay team were fixtures at ISA state of Florida and National events. His teams have appeared in 15 ISA World Tournaments, numerous ISA Winter National and N.I.T.'s. His squad won the Men's Class "B" World Tournament in 1997 and finished second at the 1998 Men's Class "A" World Tournament. In one of his last ISA appearances Ryal's W.W. Gay/Aubrey's/TPS team participated in the 2002 Super World Series in Easley, SC. |
Dave Neale Sr. Dave Neale, Sr. of Cleveland, OH was elected into the ISA Hall of Fame in the Manager's Category in 2008. The legendary sponsor-manager of the famous Steele's Sports from Ohio was an early and strong supporter of the ISA Program. |
Don Stratton Don Stratton of Bartow, FL was inducted into the Director's Category in 2001 in Ft. Myers, FL/ Stratton first became associated with the ISA program as a player. He has also been a coach and a sponsor. |
Hank Heffner Hank Heffner of Cornelia, Georgia was inducted in the Director Category in 2004 in Ft Myers, FL. |
Chet Tyl Chet Tyl of Winter Haven, FL was inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in December, 2005 in Lake Mary, FL in the Director's Category. |
Larry Nash Larry Nash of Shelbyville, TN received the distinction of being the first person elected and inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in 1998 in Clearwater, FL. He started the ISA in 1982 with an idea, no money and a lot of determination. After two years of research, organizing, and assuring that all details were covered, the ISA became a reality in 1984 with 30 tournaments and over 400 teams sanctioned. |
Jerome Earnest Jerome Earnest of Panama City, FL was posthumously inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in the Specialty Category in 2000 in Panama City Beach, Florida. Known as Softball's Greatest Sportswriter, Earnest was the publisher of The Supreme Softball News at the time of his death in April of 2000. |
Billy Powell Billy Powell of Nashville, TN was inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in the Specialty Category in 2000 in Panama City Beach, Florida. |
Bill Ruth ISA President Bill Ruth of Kent, WA was inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in December, 2005 in Lake Mary, Florida. |
Russell Burney Russell Burney of Bartow, FL has been elected into the ISA Hall of Fame in the Umpire Category. |
Brian "BA" Arnold Brian, known in the softball world as "BA" lives in Winter Haven, Florida with his wife Angie and daughter Kaylie. BA once played on Bagley Bait that was once coached by the ISA CEO Don Stratton. |
Jerry Guidice Jerry Guidice has been involved with ISA for over 22 years. He was introduced as a player in 1986 playing in many National and World tournaments throughout his playing career. In 2003, Jerry was awarded the Golden Glove Award after his team "MaxBats" claimed the Championship in the World Tournament. |
Eddie Holcomb In 2008, Eddie Holcomb was inducted into the ISA Hall of Fame in Ft. Myers, Florida. Eddie has been with ISA since 1995 as the Georgia State Director. He has been an advocate for ISA for the past 12 years as well as being Chairmen of numerous committees at the National Convention. He has also directed over twenty National and World Tournament. Eddie and his wife Beverly have 2 sons, Eddie Jr and Brian. They live in Hiram, Georgia and still host the three largest tournaments in the state, The Polar Bear, Shriners, and Stars and Stripes. The 3 tournaments are a "don't miss" for all Georgia Teams. |
Mark Jackson Mr. Jackson is the Director of Central Florida's Tourism and Sports Marketing (CFTSM), an initiative of the Central Florida Development Council (CFDC) and Polk County Board of County Commissioners, an award winning program that promotes tourism, sports and economic development in Central Florida's Polk County. |
Floyd "Pop" Davis Pop Davis, a resident of Dundee, Florida has been involved with ISA for over 2 decades. During that time, Pop remained loyal to ISA. Along side, Don Stratton, current CEO of ISA, Pop has worn many different hats, doing anything and everything from running concessions to umpiring. If you have ever been to an ISA tournament in Florida, chances are that Pop was there doing whatever he could to help the tournament run smoothly. Pop has managed to become an icon in Florida ISA. Everyone knows Pop. He has been at all of the major events, without fail, sitting at the game collecting gate fees and helping out wherever he can. Pop is and has truly been a major asset to ISA and Florida ISA over the years. |
Craig Elliot Craig Elliot is considered one of the greatest players in slow pitch softball history by a lot of people, and there are many reasons to why they feel this way. He compiled statistics that made many people shake their head in amazement. Craig was part of the great Steele's team that won a number of ISA Major World Series titles. He once hit 9 home runs in a row; because of this the other teams decided to walk him the rest of the tournament. He was a member of the ISA National All-Tournament Team that same year. |
Richard Sanders Richard Sanders Hall of Fame Bio will be added to this page shortly............................... |
Roger Tabor Roger has been involved with ISA for over 15 years and has always felt that ISA is an organization that truly puts its players, sponsors, and managers first and foremost. Roger started playing ISA softball sometime in the 80's when ISA's CEO, Don Stratton began hosting tournaments in the Auburndale and Bartow, Florida area. Starting with a small church team and progressing through the ranks of ISA, Roger competed as a player, manager, and sponsor in every level offered by ISA. Roger participated in 20 ISA World Championship touanements and claimed the title in the Church A, Class A, 40+, and AA divisions. Roger was also awarded the Class AA Manager of the Year, the Class A World Championship Manager of the Year and to 3 All Tournament Teams. |
Rick Scherr Rick "The Crusher" Scherr was a powerful hitter who hit tape measure home runs. Nicknamed "The Crusher," that's what Scherr did to softballs during an almost 20 year career, hitting more that 4,000 homers and driving in more than 7,000 runs. He was named to 25 All American teams during his illustrious career. He was named MVP in 5 Major World Series. |
Woddy Bell When you think of Woody Bell, you immediately think of the great Bell Corp. teams of the past two and a half decades who won the Men's Major World Series and the ISA Super World Series in 1989. |
Jim Simoens Jim Simoens of Winter Haven, Florida joined ISA in 1993 as the Director of the Twilight Girls Fastpitch Tournaments. Shortly thereafter, Jim became a full time Director for Florida ISA Fastpitch. After 9 years of directing for Florida ISA, Jim was named the Florida ISA Fastpitch State Director in 2005 and has held the position ever since. He has been involved in over 25 Youth World Series Tournaments and Winter Nationals with roles ranging from a Site Director, Tournament Director, and Bracktologist. |
Dal Beggs Dal Beggs is one of the most decorated players in the game of softball to date. He has been elected to countless All Tournament Teams in many different tournaments ranging from Qualifiers to World Series Tournaments. Dal has been a part of 19 World Series Championship Teams throughout his career. He has played with some of the best teams in the last 20 years. Team Resmondo, Dan Smith, and Team Synergy are a couple of the teams that he has played on. He was also honored with the ISA Major World Series MVP in 2004. |
Brett Helmer Brett Helmer of Cicero, NY is one of the most decorated players in the sport of softball today. Over the years, Brett has played with some of the most competitive teams in the sport. Pierce Construction, Sojern/Specialty Tank/TPS, Hague/Wessel/TPS, Team Easton, Bell Corp., and Dan Smith are just to name a few. While playing, Brett has managed to claim 14 World Series Championships, is a 4 time National Batting Champion, and was named to 28 different All World Teams. He has also been named the Easton Bomb Squad Home Run Champion in 2004, and named the Long Haul Bombers Tour Champion in 2003, 2004, and 2007. In 2001, Brett was also named the ISA World Series MVP in Jordon, MN. |
Alan Brown Alan began umpiring in 1976 and joined Georgia ISA in 1987. In 2005, he was appointed to the Georgia ISA Deputy UIC and has held that position to present. Throughout his career as an umpire, Alan has been recognized several times by ISA. In 2001 he was named Umpire of the Year, 2009 named the Southern Regional Umpire of the Year, and has even picked up a few awards for his efforts on the directing side of ISA. |
Rick Bose Rick has been with ISA for over 16 years. During this time he has served as a local site director and UIC. He presently serves as the Florida Senior and Florida Fastpitch UIC. In the Senior division, Rick assigned umpires and oversees the 24 Florida Half Century Tournaments as well as the SSUSA Tournament of Champions, SSUSA Eastern Nationals and the SSUSA Winter Nationals. |
Mike "Mookie" Wingfield Mike "Mookie" Wingfield served as the unofficial Assistanst State Director for Florida ISA for over 10 years. In those 10 years, Mike established the South Florida Challenge Cup which brough in 12 tournaments each year to Florida ISA. He directed at many of the Winter National Tournaments, hosted several State and Regional tournaments, and traveled throughout the southeast promoting and playing in ISA Regional and National tournaments. Mike was also the first director to start hosting ISA events in Stuart, Florida. He also organized the umpires in South Florida while registering and outfitting each umpire out of his pocket. Mike also patrolled the team classifications and is credited with cleaning up the South Florida area. He was one of the first directors to work and communicate with other state directors such as Hank Heffner of Georgia and Claude Mullinix of Maryland. |
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Saw the musical AIDA in New York...its also playing in LA. It was great...highly recommend it.
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Formats: | 18 DVD, Blu-ray |
Starring: | Sullivan Stapleton, Shelley Conn, Rhashan Stone, Andrew Lincoln, Philip Winchester, Richard Armitage, Amanda Mealing, Michelle Lukes, Jodhi May |
Director: | Daniel Percival |
Genres: | Action/Adventure, Drama, Television |
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Very good series, only criticism would be the over use of nudity. Don't get me wrong, in the right context i'm more than happy to watch and the women are very attractive.... BUT it seems to be a naked woman, for the sake of a naked woman at times, which made it feel a bit sleazy! For example there's a scene when Scott has been captured and is brought to the heroine drugs baron and outside in the background there's a naked woman taking a shower... pointless, nothing to do with the plot.
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4-star hotel located in the city center close to Porta Venezia subway station
Nearby Corso Buenos Aires
The NH Machiavelli is located in the center of Milan, close to Duomo Cathedral and Brera Art Gallery. The shopping district is reachable in 10 minute walk, while Porta Venezia metro station is 600 metres away.
Complimentary breakfast
In addition to a restaurant and a lounge bar, the NH Machiavelli offers parking (surcharge) laundry service and complimentary Wi-Fi in the entire hotel. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served every morning.
Free Wi-Fi
Guestrooms feature many amenities, such as air conditioning, safe, minibar, free Wi-Fi Internet access. Each room has a private bathroom with bath or shower, hairdryer and other bathroom amenities.
Hotel Amenities
- General
The NH Machiavelli is located in the center of Milan, a few steps from Corso Buenos Aires and the shopping area. Piazza del Duomo is just 2 km walk from the hotel and is easily accessible by public transport, thanks to the nearby metro stations Repubblica (Line 3) and Piazza Venezia (Line 1). Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas and guest rooms. The hotel has a car park with limited spaces (for an extra charge).
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking nearby (surcharge)
- Secretarial services
- Parking nearby
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- Total number of rooms - 103
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- Number of floors - 4
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The hotel restaurant, Caffè Niccolò, offers delicious international cuisine, plus rich and tempting local dishes, alongside an extensive wine list . A rich breakfast buffet with fresh local products and beverages is served every morning.
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Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray Nordic Ware Anniversary Bundt Panwith cooking spray with flour.
Cream the butter, cream cheese, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Decrease the speed to medium and add in eggs, on at a time, sour cream, orange zest and vanilla. Scrape down the bowl as needed. Mix batter well.
Sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda, cardamom and salt together in a medium mixing bowl. With the mixer on low speed, add flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing just to combine. Fold in cranberries, white chocolate and walnuts. Pour batter into prepared pan, pushing batter in all crevices with a spatula and smooth top. Gently tap the batter on center rack and bake 50-55 minutes, until a wooden pick comes out almost clean. There may be a few moist crumbs.
Remove cake from oven when done and cool on wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert cake onto cake pedestal or wire rack and cool completely.
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons grated orange zest
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries
4 ounces chopped white chocolate
3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts
1/2 tsp powdered sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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Newer Lakeside Executive home on Donner Lake in Donner Lake
- bedrooms 3
- baths 2½
- sleeps 10
- pool no
- hot tub no
- pets allowed yes
- type House
- community
rates (USD)
/ night
$ 1,400 - $ 3,000 / week
vacation rental description
Brand new 3+ bedroom 2 1/2 bath executive home right on Donner Lake.
The view of Donner Lake, right off the two back decks, will take
your breath away. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops. Large
master bedroom / bath with dual shower heads and heated floors.
Great room downstairs with all the ammenities. There are 5 public
piers directly across the street from the house. We are 5 minutes
from Interstate 80 and downtown Truckee. Shopping and restaurants,
as well as world-class skiing and golfing are just minutes from this
convenient location. If its gambling and the night life you like,
then Reno and North Shore are just 30 minutes away. Level parking
and entrance to this home. Snow blowing done daily in the winter
time. This home is owned by Truckee/Tahoe locals who can tell you
the dining, shopping, and recreational secrets. You'll love the
luxury, beauty and convenience that this home offers you.
property availability
Last modified on 07-9-2013 at 3:45 PM.
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Alan Fowler 1.707.963.3559
house rental amenities
* Brand new contractor built (for their own personal use) home.
* Gourmet kitchen with granite counter tops and upgraded
* Master bedroom / bath with dual shower heads in shower and
heated floors. Fireplace & view of Donner Lake
* Guest bedrooms with heated bathroom floor.
* Living room with large Flat screen TV/VCR/DVD. Cable and
internet access. TV's/VCR/DVD's in master bedroom, guest room and
living room as well.
* Beautiful stone gas fireplace in the Living room.
* Lake and piers outside back decks.
activities and attractions in Donner Lake Lake Tahoe Area
* Boating and public piers directly behind our home.
* Sugar Bowl, Northstar, Squaw Valley, and Alpine Meadows ski
resorts all within a 20 minute drive.
* Championship golf courses nearby.
* Hiking and horseback riding within minutes.
* Restaurants and shopping in nearby Historic Truckee.
* Casino's and gaming are just 20-30 minutes away in Reno and the
Northshore of Lake Tahoe.
vacation rental rates
Winter Dec 18 - April 15 $390/night $2,500/week
Spring April 16 - June 17 $295/night $1,900/week
Summer June 18 - Sept 15 $390/night $2,500/week
Fall Sept 16 - Dec 16 $295/night $1,900/week
Thanksgiving Nov 25 - Nov 28 $390/night
Holidays Dec 23 - Jan 2 $650/night - 3 night minimum
4th of July holiday $490/night - 3 night minimum
Labor Day weekend - 3 night minimum $490/night
Memorial Day weekend - 3 night minimum - $490/night
Presidents Week - 3 night minimum - $490/night $3,200/week
Martin Luther King Weekend - 3 night minimum - $490/night
non-refundable cleaning fee $150
We expect this home to be left in good condition. There is a $500
refundable deposit if no damage is done and the house is left in
reasonable condition.
Donner/Truckee occupancy tax = 10%
No charge for local calls. Toll calls and long distance charges will
be deducted from your security deposit.
Check-in is 4:00PM and check-out is 11:00AM. We will try to
accomodate any special needs you might have.
Alan Fowler 1.707.963.3559
payment methods
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(1) Home detention may not be imposed for offenders convicted of: (a) A violent offense; (b) Any sex offense; (c) Any drug offense; (d) Reckless burning in the first or second degree as defined in RCW 9A.48.040 or 9A.48.050; (e) Assault in the third degree as defined in RCW 9A.36.031; (f) Assault of a child in the third degree; (g) Unlawful imprisonment as defined in RCW 9A.40.040; or (h) Harassment as defined in RCW 9A.46.020. Home detention may be imposed for offenders convicted of possession of a controlled substance under RCW 69.50.401(d) or forged prescription for a controlled substance under RCW 69.50.403 if the offender fulfills the participation conditions set forth in this section and is monitored for drug use by a treatment alternatives to street crime program or a comparable court or agency-referred program. (2) Home detention may be imposed for offenders convicted of burglary in the second degree as defined in RCW 9A.52.030 or residential burglary conditioned upon the offender: (a) Successfully completing twenty-one days in a work release program; (b) Having no convictions for burglary in the second degree or residential burglary during the preceding two years and not more than two prior convictions for burglary or residential burglary; (c) Having no convictions for a violent felony offense during the preceding two years and not more than two prior convictions for a violent felony offense; (d) Having no prior charges of escape; and (e) Fulfilling the other conditions of the home detention program. (3) Participation in a home detention program shall be conditioned upon: (a) The offender obtaining or maintaining current employment or attending a regular course of school study at regularly defined hours, or the offender performing parental duties to offspring or minors normally in the custody of the offender; (b) Abiding by the rules of the home detention program; and (c) Compliance with court-ordered legal financial obligations. The home detention program may also be made available to offenders whose charges and convictions do not otherwise disqualify them if medical or health-related conditions, concerns or treatment would be better addressed under the home detention program, or where the health and welfare of the offender, other inmates, or staff would be jeopardized by the offender's incarceration. Participation in the home detention program for medical or health-related reasons is conditioned on the offender abiding by the rules of the home detention program and complying with court-ordered restitution. [2000 c 28 § 30; 1995 c 108 § 2. Formerly RCW 9.94A.185.] NOTES: Technical correction bill -- 2000 c 28: See note following RCW 9.94A.015. Effective date -- 1995 c 108: See note following RCW 9.94A.030. |
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After extensive research particularly on this forum, coupled with the fact that I own numerous Netgear products which I have always found reliable, I purchased the above Nas unit the other day. Was immediately impressed with it's cute smallness and build quality
I have slotted in 2 x brand new Seagate ST3000DM001 3TB drives and right now the unit is syncing nicely.
However I have a few questions to start off with to enable me to understand fully how to configure the Duo to my requirements.
1. I have Sky Broadband here in the UK and my D-Link modem/router is connected through a Netgear WNR3500 router (which doesn't have a modem). System works marvellously. When it was set up, I was informed that once I exhausted the WNR3500's ethernet ports (which I have now) I could use the available 4 ethernet ports on the D-Link. I initially plugged in the Duo to the D-Link but my network didn't see it. I then disconnected a cable from the WNR3500 plugged in the Duo to it and hey presto - I was up and away! Question - how do I plug in either the Duo or another piece of kit to the D-Link to make my network see it too? I will be happy to provide settings etc if someone could tell me exactly what to provide.
2. When I installed RAIDar it updated itself before I started and seemed to skip a step to allow me to configure my drives. Before I knew it RAIDar started syncing the two drives in the default X-RAID2 configuration. I was originally going to install the drives for maximum volume space but now it seems I will have to wait the 4 hours plus for syncing to complete before I can restore to the factory settings to start all over. Question - In order to see the maximum 6TB across both drives what configuration choices do I have please? Ideally I would like to see one volume of 6TB with 4 folders, Documents, Photos, Music and Video. I may also have one other for a private share - password protected. What is the best way to do this please?
3. Is it possible to partition the drives?
4. How do I get into the configuration screen and in which software (RAIDar or RAIDiator)?
5. I have a 4Drive NAS 1TB Buffalo Terastation, which once cleared, is going to be used for backup as it is in a RAID5 configuration - slow but fantastically reliable. Will it be possible to set up a backup stratedgy to this unit?
6. I haven't discarded the idea of redundancy yet but I am filling up numerous 1TB drives at present by downloading 3D Blu-ray ISO's. I eventually want a media player to play these straight from the disc as an ISO file - right now I haven't this capability so I have to extract them which doubles their size. I want to be able to stream to my TV via my Sony Bravia TV, a Sony Blu-ray player and my PS3. But that is for another post - Question - would I be better to go for redundancy, stick with the default X-RAID2 configuration and expand later when 4,5 and maybe 6TB drives appear? I am aware that 4TB drives are out there now but they seem to be in their infancy and optical drives haven't reached this kind of magnitude yet. If 3TB is going to be it, then I may opt for a 6TB configuration and scrifice redundancy.
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B A+F Tuition & Financial Aid: My colleges financial aid process was quick and easy. I had staff that were very helpful and informative help me through the financial aid process. My only complaint would be the paper work issue. Paper work takes a very long time process which can lead to late financial aid at times.
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Corner of Sawtelle Blvd. and Palms Blvd. in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
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Latest Activity: Sep 5
I'm looking for a regular hitting partner that has time during the day. I'm pretty close to these courts (I live in Culver City).
My skill level is somewhere in the 4-4.5 level. I do have a preference to rallies to work on ground strokes, but am open to playing sets.
Anyone interested in a match this coming Wednesday around 9:30am? I'm a 3.5 player. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Please let me know when you play. Thanks. Alan
Anybody available for a match this Friday around 9:30am-10am? I'm a 3.5 player.
Hi, whenever. I'm free Sunday/Monday, but otherwise nights/weekends. I'm only 2.5-3.0 though.
Yes yes yes. I'm a ~3.5. When?
Anyone wanna hit or play games? :) Haven't played in a while.
Nick: Yes. Today?
Anyone want to play this Saturday afternoon or Sunday late morning/afternoon? I'm around a 3.0
- Nick
Hiya. Anyone wanna hit tonight or tomorrow? A rusty 3.5 here.
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Civil War Veterans in Nevada County, California
Veterans known to have at one time lived in Nevada County, California
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Research shows the vast majority of the above listed veterans served during the Civil War. However, this is a work in progress, and as such, a few of the above listed veterans might have actually served in the Mex. War (I've come across this before). Due to the passage of time, some of these soldiers have become quite elusive. When and if I find any new information on these veterans, I hope to update this page. It is my opinion that these veterans deserve far better honor than the brink of oblivion to which they've thus far been relegated. LEST WE FORGET
30 Dec 2010