Dear, Parents, Players, and Coaches, On behalf of Merritt Island Little League, it’s my sincere pleasure to welcome you to our 2008 spring baseball season. Opening day brings joy, excitement, and renewed enthusiasm throughout the commu-nity. Our children are creating and sharing precious moments through the game of baseball. Our players will be acquiring necessary social skills, fundamentals, along with ideals to stimulate progress and growth.
I would like to reflect on a tremendous 2007 fall, spring, and post baseball season. MILL and our com-munity enjoyed a terrific year. Our league worked diligently, and hosted fall baseball for consecutive sea-sons; 2006, 2007. The fall leagues were respectively enormous, consisting of 31 teams and 370 players per season. Five local little leagues united across the county to play baseball. This was an incredible commu-nity wide effort and experience. Our MILL 2007 regular and post season was equally magnificent. Our league proudly furnished two teams which competed at the annual “County Tournament.” In addition, all three MILL All-Star Teams valiantly participated in District Championship Games! The 11-12 year old team won the District 22 Championship. As a whole, our league enjoyed a fabulous year.
Furthermore, we need to thank, recognize, and acknowledge the numerous generous contributors to MILL. I would like to commend our Board of Directors. We are extremely fortunate to have volunteers who are motivated, dedicated, and give their time to prepare for a lengthy season. We should be proud, and respect their commitment while working cooperatively through the entire year.
In addition, we are grateful for our other contributors who remain actively involved. Equally, they share our vision toward a bright future. I would like to extend thanks to our managers and coaches for their guidance and leadership. They continue to provide quality instruction while building character and courage. Our Team Mom’s ensure structure and stability throughout the entire season. We appreciate your nurturing touch. Please be thankful for our fantastic volunteer umpires. They continue to be consis-tent, and do a tremendous job within our local league. We would like to extend our gratitude to our com-munity partners. We truly appreciate your support, kindness, and generosity. Also, a special thanks to the Brevard County Parks and Recreation Department for the wonderful facilities. As guests, please care and take pride in these beautiful parks. Lastly, I would like to thank the entire community. The success of a local little league is predicated on volunteers. Through your efforts we will be able to teach the rewards of teamwork, respect, self-discipline, and responsibility. As adults, role models, we are ultimately respon-sible for teaching the concept of “sportsmanship” to our youth. We must provide a safe, fun, positive envi-ronment which will cultivate the growth of each child. Little league was established for children to play, thrive, while building confidence in a healthy atmosphere.
In conclusion, we are eagerly looking forward to a great season. Please remember, baseball is Amer-ica’s “past-time,” part of our culture and country’s rich history. I sincerely hope this year lends ample opportunity for children and adults to unite, while fostering respect for one another. Please embrace each unique child. I firmly believe we should challenge our players in a peaceful, respectful, nurturing setting conducive to learning. It is vital we support their commitment with positive encouragement. We must build the confidence and self-esteem of our future generation. Our children will often struggle, stumble, and encounter humbling situations. But, we must prepare our youth for certain life experiences. Please be proud and adore the children for the immense joy they bring to our daily lives. Please feel free to contact and communicate with our Board of Directors. I look forward to meeting and speaking with you. The sun is warm and bright, the grass is green, hot dogs smell delicious,
PLAY BALL! Respectfully, Jack Luchs President Merritt Island Little League
Opening Day Ceremony Agenda March 1, 2008
10:00 AM
National Anthem - Lauryn Walker
Invocation
Pastor Corky Calhoun - Georgiana United Methodist Church
Little League Pledge
All Players led by: Lee Lookenbill, Nick Avdellas, Jonathon Carver,
T.J. Bell, and Buttercup.
Opening Comments
Introduction of MILL Board of Directors
Invited Guests
County Commissioner Chuck Nelson
Little League District 22 Administrator Joe LeBlanc
2007 MIHS Baseball Team with Coach Tony Haddock
Introduction of the 10/11 Florida D22 All Star Champs - Mike LaCourse
Introduction of Teams, Managers, Team Moms, Players - Leon Vetsch
Board of Directors 2007 - 2008
President Jack Luchs 452-8231 Chief Umpire Mel Lang 453-7644
Vice-President Tom Williams 456-5679 Safety Officer Dave Brindamour 459-3019
Secretary Leon Vetsch 452-8184 Equipment Manager Bill Howe 452-4079
Treasurer Tom Williams 456-5679 Uniforms / Trophies Kari Howe 452-4079
Player Agents Kevin Frost Dean Kunz Glenn Dahmer Dom DiPasquale
454-6373 453-6256 455-1513
455-6493
Concessions Carla Williams Matt Charmbury Joe Maldonado
Signs / Sponsors Jamie Mead Cindi Vetsch
453-7747 452-8184
League Info Officer /Scheduler
Carla Steinmetz 454-9700
Coaching Coordinator Dave Owens 453-2737 Head Team Mom Barbara Storer 406-1630
Chief Scorekeeper Cindi Vetsch 452-8184 Member at Large Gloria Caron 449-4056
456-5679 453-7747 446-2851
TBall
Marlins Cameron Banks
Luke Benters Chyanne Benters
Daniel Dvorak Logan Mays Lucas Mueller
Brett Stevens Jordan Tibbetts
Manager Tim Tibbetts Team Mom Leslie Tibbetts Sponsor Cozy Corner Café
Jake Nobles Olivia Nieman
Nationals Sofia Ashley
Parker Buxton Shane Carson Ayden Doetzer Logan Eaton
Nicholas Sidor Christopher Stanhope
Madison Stanhope Zachary Willoughby
Coach Craig Carson Team Mom Gee Sidor Sponsor Fiberglass Florida
Orioles Cory Baker
Carson Campbell Megan Grimison
Reed Hamilton
Elijah Lusk Joseph Negele
Ryan Piehl Joshua Schlingman
Manager Joe Lookenbill Coach Don Baker Coach Rich Grimison
Team Mom Wendy Hamilton Sponsor A & J Trophy Shop
Lee Lookenbill Josh Kraver
Minor 2
Cubs Bryan Darnell Jacob DelBene
Kailyn Hartman A.J. Hubert
Noah Hutchins Jacob Ingle
Edward Krajewski Devon Krajewski
Paul Nolan Jayce Silvea
Joseph Smith Cameron Sorg Manager Ed Krajewski
Coach Danny Silvea Coach Joe DelBene
Team Mom Wanda Krajewski Sponsor Steak & Shake
Pirates Timothy Arnold
Wyatt Ashley Luke Faulkner
Aiden Goodwin James McLean Caleb McLellan
Matthew Mohr Jeffrey Ranslow Chase Rigdon
Maxwell Theobald PJ Tibbetts
Manager Randy Rigdon Coach Butch Falkner
Team Mom Giana Goodwin Sponsor Beef O’Brady’s
Mets Nicholas Avdellas Timothy Calvert
Kieron Crowder Michael Deckers
Jarred Elbert Sam LaMonde
Julius Luchs Kristopher Ridenbaugh
Tyler Wallace Noah Walters
Aaron Williams Manager Jack Luchs
Coach Jeff Crowder Coach Neil Avdellas
Team Mom Margaret Crowder Sponsor Bob Steele Chevrolet
Minor 2
Rangers Andy Achord
Chandler Beaugrand Lorianna Benters
Jarid Brown Brent Dixon
Nicholas Hensley Cameron Johnston
Eddie Kitta Jacob Kreiner
Travis LaMacchia John McDonald III
Bradley Partlow Manager Rick Brown
Coach Dennis Beaugrand Coach Paul Partlow
Team Mom Leslie Johnston Sponsor Merritt Island Dairy Queen
Twins Bailey Anderson
Keianna Anderson Samantha Grimison
Stephen Merritt Kavin Murphy Chase Price Dylan Rezanka Ryan Rosenbaum
Greyson Sullivan Alec Vandergriff
Garrett Zeak Manager Sonny Pierce
Coach Carl Zeak Coach Keith Sullivan
Team Mom Marie Price Sponsor Sonny’s Real Pit BBQ
Minor 1
Devil Rays Quentin Ashley
Kelby Canada Jonathan Carver
Jared DelBene Thomas Grimison
Kody Johnson Jake Medbery
Sarah Nieman Zachary Robbins
Ryan Schlingman William Shepard
Nate Silvea Wyatt Walker
Manager John Carver Coach Danny Silvea Coach Dave Johnson
Team Mom Jane Medberry Sponsor Play It Again Sports
Indians Matthew Beardall Andrew Beardall
Jesse Bennett Jason Childers
Kyle Cutler Joseph Johnson
Matt Maffei Alicia Maldonado Travis McKenzie
William Olson Matthew Robertson
Blake Russell Christopher Walker
Manager Dave Russell Coach Jay Beardall Coach Joe Maldonado
Team Mom Cheryl Beardall Sponsor Flame Tech
Red Sox Daniel Caron Peter DeMorat
Timothy DeMorat Rajinder Gonzalez Thomas Guyton
Bill Karika Griffin Kindred
Jake LaMonde Joshua Ordonez
Clay Tezel Kevin Tezel
Steven Williams Manager Al Ordonez
Coach Mike DeMorat Coach Nick Kindred
Team Mom Kim Ordonez Sponsor Boston Beef and Seafood
Rockies Austin Betty
Jay Boucher Matthew Cunningham
Josh Gutierrez Victor Hadley
Sky Hartman Austin Howe
Jackson Kinney Ryan Marasco
Trevor Mead Tristin Monborne
McGregor Scott Christopher Steinmetz Manager Bill Howe
Coach Matt Charmbury
Team Mom Carla Steinmetz Sponsor Merritt Island Air & Heat
Coach Bill Steinmetz
Majors
Braves 8 John Batch 7 James Batch
99 Devon Chandler 24 Tyler Dixon 3 Maximilian Erdman 2 William Erdman 11 Michael LaMonde 6 Scott Marion 21 Austin Perlman 9 Tyler Robart 10 Jacob Roth 15 Nicholas Smith
Manager Bruce Batch Coach Lynn Smith Coach Mike Erdman
Team Mom Angie Batch Sponsor Top Prospects, Inc.
Reds 11 David Brindamour 23 Samuel Crocker 59 Ryan Frost 86 Ross Lotspeich 9 Devin Mead 3 Garrett Moatts
00 Connor Molton 99 Luke Ordonez 7 Nicholas Schenerlein
89 Adam Silvers 5 Ronald Urssing 1 Tommy Williams
Manager Tom Williams Coach Kevin Frost Coach Dave Brindamour
Team Mom Barbara Storer Sponsor Triangle Auto
White Sox 34 T.J. Bell 15 Jake Bennett 11 Tucker Bennett 14 Mickey DeMorat 3 Ryan Lang 23 Cole Markey 7 Garret Miner 12 Jesse Negri 6 Austin Parrish 2 Chandler Price
99 Anton Steinmetz 00 Jean-Luc Steinmetz
Manager Mel Lang Coach Maath Bennett Coach Kevin Markey
Team Mom Carla Steinmetz Sponsor GEM Industries, Inc
Yankees 1 Josh Beaugrand
19 Scott Caron 13 Dallas Daniele 8 Nicholas Hooks 22 Mason Howat 11 Thomas Howes 24 Carter Kunz 3 Devon Lopez
20 Matthew Maestre 7 James Noble
99 Ryan Vetsch Manager Dennis Beaugrand
Coach Leon Vetsch Team Mom Penny Gonzalez Team Mom Gloria Caron Sponsor Barlow & Wilkins Orthodontics
86 Michael Maestre
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Bob Steele Chevrolet
Cozy Corner Café
Dr. Barlow and Dr. Wilkin
Fiberglass Florida
Flame Tech
Merritt Island Air and Heat
Sonny's Real Pit BBQ
Steak and Shake
Life Style Home Builders
Triangle Auto I
Triangle Auto II
Merritt Island Moose Lodge #2073
A&J Trophy Shop
Beef O' Brady
El Tucan
GEM Industries
Hobbs Pharmacy
Merritt Island Dairy Queen
Merritt Island Foot and Ankle
Workers Temp Staffing
Bob Turner Allstate
Crest Cleaners
Georgianna United Methodist
Riverside Landscape Cont
FunTime Boats
Meineke Car Care Center
Toys-R-Us
Lickity Split Signs & Banners
Bob O'Connells Rental
Play It Again Sports
Italian Courtyard
Caudill Orthodontics
Atlantic Glass
Island Pest Specialists
Papa Johns Pizza
Local Business Support
Spirit Ads
Austin Howe #3
Play Hard & Have Fun
Rock with the Rockies! We’re proud of you
Love, Mom & Dad
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GO BRAVES! GO RED SOX! GO METS!
MICHAEL, JAKE and SAM
LAMONDE
Love, Mom and Pop
Michael & Matthew Enjoy being on the same
Majors team together. Have a great season!
GO MAESTRE’S!!!
Love, Mom & Dad
Good Luck Reed,
You're on your on your way to being an All-Star!
We are all proud of you.
Love,
Mom,Dad, Hayley, Grandma and Grandpa
Scott #19
Go Yankees!!
Have a good season. Do your best & have fun.
Love, Mom & Dad
Go Thomas Howes
Diviertete esta temporada
Te Quiero, Mom
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Daniel Caron
Go Red Soxs!! Have a good season.
Do your best & have fun. Love, Mom & Dad
DEVON LOPEZ #3
HAVE A GREAT SEASON. PLAY HARD & HAVE FUN!
GO YANKEES!!!
WE LOVE YOU, MOM & ALISA
Go Mason!!
Have an awesome season! We are proud of you!
Love, Dad & Catherine
RYAN VETSCH #99
GO YANKEES!! PLAY HARD, DO YOUR BEST AND
HAVE FUN!
YOU’RE OUR #1!! LOVE, MOM & DAD
Blake Russell:
We're proud of your hard work and dedication.
You're our favorite Indian!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Danielle
Go Nick!!
Keep your head up and your eye on the Ball. It will be a great season!
We love you, Mom & Dad
Cole,
This is your year! Go White Sox's
Love
Mom, Dad & Kailey Love, Mom, Dad, Trevor & Meghan
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To our "little man" Jacob
May you always have the love of the game in your heart
and that bright twinkle in your eye.
Good luck this season! Love Mom, Dad, and Lilly
Play hard & Have fun Mead Boys
Love, your #1 fans Mom & Dad
Bryan
Have a great season.
Love, Mom & Dad
“Joe”
We love you lots!
Mama, Greg & Tristan
Have a good season!
We know you will do well.
Go Joe Go!
Grandma & Grandpa Stephens
“Noah”
You’re the Best!
Love, Mom, Dad & Holly
Noah
We Love You
Mom & Dad
Bryan
Good Luck!
Mama & Granpa
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Good Luck A.J.
Try your best.
We love you!
Mom, Dad & Amanda
Go Cubbies!
Eddie Jr. & Devon
Love Papa & Grandma From Cocoa Beach, Fla.
Have a great Season!
Nate and Jayce
Love, Mommy, Daddy & Logan
Go Cubbies!
Eddie Jr. & Devon
Love Great Uncle Eddie & Family
Eddie Jr. and “Little Red Devil” Devon
Love Great-Great Grandma Soltesz
from Michigan
EJ and Devon
We look forward to watching You have a wonderfully, fun season!
We love you! Go Cubbies!
Love, Mom and Dad!
Go Cubbies!
Eddie Jr. & Devon
Love Great Aunt Charlotte, Great Aunt Pam, & Great Aunt Charmaine
From Michigan & Texas
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Go Marlins!!
Cameron, Luke, Chyanne, Daniel, Logan, Lucas, Olivia, Jake, Brett & Jordan
Have a Great season!!
EJ and Devon
Have a Grand Slam season! Go Cubbies!
Love,
Memere & Pepere
Joey we know you are the best!
You are our personal MVP!
Love you Julie and Brandon.
Jordan Tibbetts Have a great season!!
Love, Tommy
Go Chase Price!
Do your best, play hard and have fun!
We love you, Mom, Dad & Hunter
We're proud of our son,
Ryan Rosenbaum.
God gave you many talents.
Use them to his glory. Love, Mom & Dad
Relax, have fun and hit a home run!
Austin P. #21
Love Mom, Dad, Chelsea, Charlotte, Dalton. and Rain
Travis Mckenzie
We wish you good luck and a great season!
Love, Mom Tyler
Grandma & Grandpa
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You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be –
in baseball & in life.
-- Pete Rose
Have a great season, Ross! Love, Dad, Mom & Sarah
Have a great season Tyler Robart!
Go Braves!
Love, Mom, Dad & Erin
Nicholas Schenerlein
Hit ‘em long and Throw ‘em strong
Love Mom, Dad & Kyle
Good Luck Nicholas Schenerlein,
Love Sis and Aunt Marsha
David,
Play hard and have fun.
Have a great season.
Love Mom & Dad
Adam,
Have a great season – have fun and do your best !
Love Mom, Dad, Scott, Grandma & all your pets
RYAN,
HERE'S TO A GREAT 08! HAVE FUN!
LOVE MOM, DAD,
AND GRAYCE
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Have a great season Billy.
We love you. Most importantly just HAVE FUN!!
Love, Mommy, Daddy, Samantha,
Abigail and Zachary
Blake Russell:
We're proud of your hard work and
dedication. You're our favorite Indian!
Love, Mommy, Daddy and Danielle
Joe Man
Have a Great Season!!
Play hard and have fun! We love you!
Love, Mom, Dad, and Alie
Matthew & Andrew,
We hope you both have a great season.
GO Indians.
Love Mom & Dad
Matthew Robertson,
Have a great season! Do your best & have fun.
Love, Mom, Dad, Zach & Alex
Let’s Go Cameron, Let’s Go!
Run fast, swing hard, and keep your eye on the ball. Have tons of FUN and
always try your best!
We Love You, Mom and Dad
GOOO Rangers,
Remember to “Watch the Ball” Hope you have a fun baseball experience! Have a great season!
Team Mom
Chris,
You are a wonderful kid. We've enjoyed watching you
improve your talents. Good luck this season.
love, Mom, Dad, & Lauryn
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YEAH JACOB!!
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU! REMEMBER TO ALWAYS DO YOUR BEST,
BE A GOOD SPORT, AND HAVE FUN!
GO RANGERS!!
WE LOVE YOU -- DAD, MOM, & KENDELL
Tyler and Brent,
Have Fun and Play Hard! Go Braves, Go Rangers!
We Love You,
Mom and Dad
Swing for the fences,
Sam Crocker
Do your best and have fun and a great season!
Love
Mom, Dad, and Courtney
Garrett Moatts,
We love watching you play baseball almost as much as you love playing it. Play hard, have fun, and never give up!
Your Biggest Fans, Mom, Dad, Bethany and Kelly
Kelby,
Play hard and have tons of fun !!
Go Rays !
Love Mom & Dad
Go Zach !
Good luck this season !
Love Dad, Mom, Sarah & Charlie
Go D-Rays
Kelby,
Go D-Rays
Have a great season !
Love Mom & Dad
KODY,
PLAY HARD AND HAVE A GREAT SEASON !
LOVE MOM & DAD
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Kelby,
If you pay attention to the small
Stuff – success will take care of itself.
Love Ya, Trey
Wyatt,
Have fun ! Play hard !
Good Luck
Love Mom, Dad & Carson
Jared,
Have a great season !
Go Rays !
Love Mom & Dad
Jake,
Have a great season!
Go Cubs!
Love Mom & Dad
Dear Jake,
Have fun & play hard.
Go Rays!
Love Mom, Dad, Chelsae, Emily, Charlotte & Racheal
Go Rays! Go Jonathan !
Play hard, play smart !
We Love You, Mom & Coach
RYAN & JOSHUA,
HAVE A GREAT SEASON !
WE LOVE YOU !
MOM & JONATHAN
Quentin, Wyatt & Sofia,
Have a great season !
We are so proud of you.
Love Mom & Dad
Merritt Island Little League Jack Luchs, President P.O. Box 540818 M.I. FL 32953-0818 http://eteamz.com/merrittisland
Little League Incorporated
Southern Region Headquarters P.O. Box 13366 St. Petersburg, FL 33733 Phone (727) 344-2661 Fax (727) 344-2665 e-mail: [email protected]
Little League Baseball Incorporated P.O. Box 3485 Williamsport, PA 17701 Phone (570) 326-1921 http://littleleague.org
Brevard County Florida – District 22
Joe LeBlanc - District Administrator Dan Lawrence - Information Officer
Brevard County Parks & Recreation
Central Area Parks Operations Merritt Island/Beaches Service Sector http://www.brevardparks.com
Kent Hanson County Maintenance Superintendent Kiwanis Island Park 851 Kiwanis Island Park Road Merritt Island, FL 32952 Phone: (321) 455-1312
Contacts
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Go BIG MAC for the Rockies!
Have a great season, McGregor Scott.
Love from the Scott family cheering team: Papa, Dad, Mom, Abigail, Annalise, Rebekah, Charles, and Elisabeth
Nicholas Avdellas
Have a great season- we're very proud of you!
GO METS!!
Love , Mom & Dad
Cocoa Beach Fields: Behind Cocoa Beach Jr/Sr High
Cape Canaveral Fields
North Fields: Across from Home Depot
Maps
Baseball grounds us. Reminds us of who we are. Tells us how we're doing.
Other games rise and fall in popularity, yet baseball endures, ever-present, a marker of years.
Play the game with pride and hustle.
Parent/Volunteer Pledge
I will teach all children to play fair and do their best.
I will positively support all man-ager, coaches, and players.
I will respect the decisions of the umpires
I will praise a good effort despite the outcome of the game.
Little League Pledge
I trust in God
I love my Country
And will respect its laws
I will play fair
And strive to win
But win or lose
I will always do my best