Editor Virginia Hays 961-4670 Summer - 2011 Volume 6, Issue 3

Mission StatementThe Parker Youth & Sports Foundation is dedicated to the support and preservation of parks, sports facilities and athletic programs in the greater Yakima area.

Honorary DirectorsChuck “Bobo” Brayton

Joe DonahueWilliam (Bill) Faller

Nancy LeahyHazel Leland (d)

Mel LewisConnie Little

Tom ParryBill Pearl

Pete RademacherStan Renecker

Jerry RyanRichard A. Smith

Mel Stottlemyre Sr.Willie Turner

Judge John Nicholson (d)

Board of Directors(*signifies charter member)

*Jerry Ward,President

Eric CarlsonVice-President

*Nancy Kendrick

Secretary

Chuck HinckleyTreasurer

Trudy Bray

Spud Edmondson

*Carol Finney

Sam Karr

*Daryl Parker

Mike Welton

‘High Hopes’News

The

A summary of the registration and financial documents of the PARKER YOUTH & SPORTS FOUNDATION is available by calling the Office of the Secretary of State (Washington State) at 1-800-332-4483 or by visiting their website: http://www.secstate.wa.gov/charities/.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT“CALLING ALL PARKER PARTNERS AND

FRIENDS”

SEARCH TO BEGIN FORPART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

During this coming fall, the Board of Directors for the Foundation will conduct an aggressive search to find a part-time Executive Director to provide leadership in taking the organization to a higher level of giving back to the community of Yakima. It is readily apparent that the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation has grown beyond the capacity of being administered by volunteer staffing. One example of our growth is the exciting fact that during this past fiscal year (2010-11) the Foundation passed the one hundred thousand dollar mark in funds given back to local youth groups and agencies.

The Board has developed a financial and search plan to fund the position for half of the 2011-12 fiscal year, anticipating the hiring of an Executive Director by January 1, 2012.

We Need Your Involvement

The Board is requesting that our Parker Partners and friends examine the summary job announcement and description on page 10 and give consideration to individuals they know that could be candidates for the Executive Director’s position. Contact any Board member or the Foundation office for any nominations you may have.

The search process will officially begin with the taking of applications from mid September to the end of October. Parker Partners will also have an opportunity at the annual meeting of the Foundation on October 19 when they can provide further input about the search, possible applicants, and expectations for the position.

Check it out on Page 10

GRANT HISTORYFirst Tee of Yakima .......................................Golf Equipment for Middle School LessonsFriends of Tieton ............................................................................................Soccer GoalsTeam Yakima Volleyball Club.....................................................Scholarships for AthletesYakima Greenway Foundation ...............................................“Kiddin’ Around” & Fish-InYakima Parks & Recreation ..................... Fisher Park sign/Elks Park shelter/soccer goalsYakima Rotary Trust ................................................................Gateway Softball ComplexYakima School District ..................................................Zaepfel Stadium Bleacher RepairYakima Stealers Fastpitch ...........................................................Scholarships for AthletesBaseball – Beetles ................................................... Assist with Uniforms & ScholarshipsBaseball – Pepsi Pak .................................................................Assist with TransportationSports Commission .....................Athlete of the Year Luncheon & 3-on-3 Hot Shots tournamentYMCA ..................................................................Friday Teen Nights – summer programYVCC Athletic Department ............................. Scholarships for Athletes/team equipmentZillah Little League ..................................................................Second Little League Field

Letter from the PresidentHello Parker Partner and Friends:

Right off the ‘get go,’ my apologies for what will be a lengthy column. June 30 represents the Foundation’s fiscal year end, and we have things to crow about and many individuals to thank for another successful

year. And, we are excited about an important decision your board has made to take the Foundation to a higher level in 2011-12. Let’s start with what’s ahead, such as the annual Foundation meeting set for Oct. 19, 11:30 a.m. at the Clarion Hotel in Yakima. All Parker Partners are invited to attend.

Executive Director Search: I encourage you to read the information in this High Hopes about our announcement to begin a search for a part-time executive director. Rather than repeat the information about the job description, I want to emphasize our invitation to our Partners and donors to participate in our search to find the right person to lead the Foundation. We are looking to you for nominations of potential candidates. Though we would like to find someone by Jan. 1, the board is not on a strict time-line to fill the position. As Mark Twain said, “Many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising.” Thus our small Foundation begins our quest to grow.

2010-11 Review. It was just six years ago that the PY&SF began giving back to the community when its first grant of $3,000 was awarded to Yakima Little League for field improvements at the Elks Park. It is with pride that we announce that during this past fiscal year the PY&SF passed the $100,000 mark in giving back to 13 youth programs, Yakima Parks and Recreation, YVCC athletics, and the Yakima Rotary Trust fund for athletic fields.

The sixth annual High Hopes Golf Scramble and Legends Reunion June 10-11 was another success, as approximately $20,000 was raised. Kudos to the golf committee of Eric Carlson, Spud Edmondson, and Virginia Hays for their many hours of work in recruiting teams and sponsors. Kudos to Legends Reunion chairman Mike Welton, who organized a great event that reached a high-water mark on income. Thanks to Tom Garrison for coordinating the auction and to Trudy Bray, who pitched in with everything from making auction signs, rounding up 18 desserts for the dessert raffle and ticket taking on Friday evening to golf registration at 6 a.m. on Saturday! We appreciated Daryl Parker and Bill Faller as the honorary chairmen of the tournament and were so pleased to see Pete Rademacher and Mel Stottlemyre here for the festivities.

During the Reunion we introduced Nancy Leahy, Richard Smith, and Bill Faller, who have graciously accepted our invitation to be honorary directors of the PY&SF. Not only did Nancy attend the Reunion for her well-deserved recognition, she pitched right in with

2extra table decorations and assisted with ticket and auction sales.

Jim Riley and Ray Jensen of Engravings Unlimited were recognized as Contributors of the Year for their ongoing support of the golf tournament and Reunion. Virginia Hays was recognized by the board as Parker Partner of the Year for her many hours of volunteer time in the office as well as her commitment to making the golf tournament and Reunion such a success.

Added to the Reunion program this year was the recognition of Yakima Valley Community College athletic teams that enjoyed an “across the board” year of success, highlighted by the NWAACC championship women’s basketball team and the national champion women’s wrestling team. Jake Fife was recognized as the recipient of the Faller/Brayton Coaches Award for next year as a returning member of the YVCC baseball team. A special thank you to Bob Cordova for his inspirational message as to how his family is dealing with the loss of his daughter. Hannah was a member of the YVCC women’s basketball team who died in an automobile accident one week before the conference tournament.

We have extended our condolences to the families of Pat Fitterer and Bucky Bruns. Kathy Jo Fitterer, Pat’s wife, passed away on June 24, and Bucky died on July 12. Pat and Bucky were part of some real golden years at YVC in the late 60’s and early 70’s.

This issue of High Hopes includes our “Boys of Summer” call for support of the Faller/Brayton Endowment. Thank you for your consideration in supporting the endowment.

We want to extend our appreciation to the Yakima Seniors Golf committee for designating the PY&SF as the benefactor of net proceeds from its fourth annual tournament in May. The Foundation was presented a check for $2,000 in June by Chairman Rich Hilfiker and senior committee members Jim Gosney, Dave Desmarais, Russ Arbuckle, and Jeff Shaw.

In conclusion, and on behalf of the PY&SF board, thank you for your continued support of the Foundation. Small as we may be, we have established our place in the Valley, and good things are happening in youth sports programs because of you.Yours in sports,Jerry Ward, President

3Grant ScoreboardYakima Greenway Foundation’s Fish-In was a huge

success for 1,000 kids. The Foundation’s grant was just a small portion of the $19,000 project.

Calling allParker Partners

and Friends!

Special Announcement!!!

PYSF Annual Meeting

DATE:

Thursday, October 26, 2010

TIME:

6 PM – 8 PM

LOCATION: Parker Room

Deccio Building Yakima Valley Community

College (Where tennis courts used to be located.)

Everyone is welcome.

Parker Youth & Sports Foundation

Annual Meeting

DATE:Wednesday,

October 19, 2011

TIME:11:30 AM

No host lunch

LOCATION:Clarion Hotel

Agenda will be availableone week prior to meeting

Everyone is welcome!

Financial Summary The financial report reflects transactions dealt through the Foundation office. It is not the official audited report created by treasurer Chuck Hinckley. Income

Category Total Parker Partners $3,730 Joe Donahue $990.00 Brayton/Faller Endowment $28,760.00 General Donations $7,335.00 Memorials $849.00 Golf Fundraiser $ Sports Legends Fundraiser $ Merchandise $297.24 Play Fields $15.00

TOTAL Expenditues

Office: rent, supplies, fees, postage, printing, phone, insurance

Marketing: advertisement, internet, merchandise

Newsletter Awards/Grants Fundraisers: golf, sports legends

Grant Scoreboard supplemental article…

2010-2011 Grant Recap

Grantee Purpose Award Team Yakima Volleyball

Player scholarships

$1,800

YVCC Women’s Fastpitch

Batter’s backstop

$2,539.44

Yakima Greenway Foundation

Supplement Fish-In project – served 1,000 kids

$3,000

Yakima Parks & Rec

Supplement summer Friday events

$4,000 Joe Donahue Scholarship

Work-study scholarship

$1,200

YVCC Baseball

Faller Brayton Coaches Award (Endowment)

$418 and $1,800

TOTAL $14,857.44

$4,000.00

$1,800.00

$1,200.00

$2,350.00

Check presentation made to the Yakima Parks and Recreation Department Executive Board by Carol Finney and Jerry Ward.

$3,000.00

4

Terry AbeytaSally Allen*Barbara AmstutzColleen & Pat AndreottiBill & Adrienne BakerRussell BankoGeorge BenedettiJohn BloxomAndy & Kelly BoeJeff BondKen BongersLarry & Deanna BookTrudy BrayHerb & Jennifer BraytonDorothy BrinkMichael Broadhead*Donald BrownDan BurkeMatt BurtonRoger CampbellMichael & Carol CarlonMichael CareyEric CarlsonMichael CarnahanBernice Clem*Susan CobyDenise & Gene ConnorJerry CourcyKen CrockettDon & Shirley CrookSteve & Cheryl DaleAl & Pat DeAtley Jr.Bill DolsenBill & Sally DouglasJoe & Laura DrovettoSpud & Gay Edmondson

Richard ElliottAl EndrisSteve EvertBill FallerElizabeth FallerGini FallerGlen & Melinda FallerJanet FallerWill FallerCarol Finney*Mike & Barb FlanaganTim & Paula FoutzRay Funk*Murray Gage-Cole Al & Peggy GalenParker GarlandTom & Karen GarrisonJay GilbertsonJeff Girard*Jim GosneyPleas GreenCheryl HahnFred Halverson *Ron & Hideko HamamotoPhil and Pam HinrichsGary HansenHarley & Linda HansenMike HavnaerVirginia HaysDale HefflingerTom & Mary HercheSharon Hiatt-CrumChuck HinckleyTom HinmanPhil & Pam Hinrichs

Ralph HolbrookGary & Mary Holder/ MarshBari & Trina JohnsonEric JohnsonMike & Liz JohnsonDr. Linda KaminskiSam & Debbie KarrNancy KendrickEdward & Mary Ann KershawWalt & Evva Lange*Jim & Nancy LeahyCorky & Judy LewisConnie LittleJoe & Kathleen MannTom & Dee MarierBob MastermanLauris Mattson*Dick McClainDr. Rober McCullochRobert McCutcheon Sam McIlvanieHal & Mary MillerBrenda MooreMel & Vickie MooreCharlie & Doris O’ConnorJulie Osborne *Darren ParkerDaryl & Sherrie ParkerLeticia ParkerScott Parker & Karen KoonceChris Pearson

Manny & Mary Jo PerezMichael & Donna PerraultErwina PetersonRick PinnellDon PowellPaul & Holli RadkeDonald RasmussenGlenn RasmussenStan ReneckerHap & Colleen RobinsonDuane & Nancy RossmanJerry RyanTony & Joyce SagareWalt SchlagelMichael & Jane SchwabMichael SissomR.K. & Kay SmithSid & Elaine SmithBob & Bernice SpainMillie & Casey StenjhemMelba StrandRoger & Betty Strand*Roxanne Trees*Chris & Jan Turner*Chuck UberJim & Camille WadeEileen WalenJeff WardJerry & Lynn WardVerne WeloMike & Kim WeltonJim WhitesideGerald WilsonKen Wilson Betty Yaden

Roll Call

Parker Partners ListAfter much consideration, the composite list with the names of all Parker Partners will be included in each issue

of future newsletters. The office has been fielding questions from members who were listed in previous issues of the newsletter. Several Partners have sent dues a second time because they did not see their name on the list. Hope this helps.Thank you for supporting the Foundation as a Parker Partner.

*joined since spring newsletter

Brayton/Faller Endownment

The endowment continues to grow. At the last quarterlyreport, the fund had reached a total of $159, 000.Gene & Denise ConnorBill Faller

Meyers Faller Trust(Glen & Melinda Faller)

Special Donation

In honor of Les and Judy McClure, Mill Creek, WA., formerly of Sunnyside.

General Donations

Thank you to those who give monthly or often think of the Foundation.

Jennifer & Herb BraytonMurray Gage-ColeRon & Hideko HamamotoJim & Nancy Leahy

Virginia NormanRichard SmithMichael & Jane Schwab

5Memorials

Thank you for remembering special people in your life. The office also enjoys hearing a few tidbits about the person you are honoring.

In memory of Don and Joyce Bedlington: Don coached PeeWee baseball in Yakima during the 1960’s; Joyce worked at the Yakima YMCA and enjoyed working on the baseball schedules during the spring and summer. Honored by Gary and JoAnne Bedlington

In memory of Dr. Dale E. Miller, local dentist. Honored by Dr. Robert MuCulloch

In memory of Kimberly Hiatt, dedicated Seattle pediatric nurse and niece of Jerry. Honored by: Cheryl Sheek Jerry Ward

In memory of Kent McLachlan, avid golfer and 3-time city champion. Honored by: Jim and Nancy Leahy

In memory of Kathy Fitterer, wife of Ellensburgnative Pat Fitterer, and basketball fan: Honored by: Jerry Ward

In memory of Bucky Bruns, member of the Prosser 1967 State A football team, YVC quarterback and defensive back for the Idaho Vandals: Honored by: Jerry Ward

In memory of Dorothy Scott, Jerry Ward’s aunt from Kentucky: Honored by: Jerry Ward

JUNE 11, 2011Apple Tree resorT And Golf Course

HIGH HOPES GOLF SCRAMBLE

Annual Fundraiser Ensures Grants for Youth Programs in 2012

The financial summary for the Sixth Annual Legends Sports Reunion and High Hopes Scramble on the following page is not the final count. It does reflect the funds that were raised during the June 10-11 weekend thanks to you and the volunteers who organized the event.

Key people for the High Hopes Scramble included: chair Eric Carlson, committee members Spud Edmndson and Virginia Hays; and volunteers Trudy Bray, Becky Turner, Louise Adams, Lynn & Jerry Ward, Gay Edmondson, Nancy & Jim Leahy, Steve Vogt, and the Apple Tree Course staff.

Key people for the Sports Legends included: chair Mike Welton; volunteers Trudy Bray, Eric Carlson, Lynn & Jerry Ward, Tom & Karen Garrison, and Kelly Robinson.

Sports Legends Reunion RecapChairman Mike Welton,

newly appointed executive board member, took on the task just two months prior to the event. With the help of Trudy Bray, organizing the dessert raffle, and Eric Carlson assisting, Mike pulled off the most financially successful Reunion to date. He credits past chairman Nancy Leahy with providing him with leadership and great notes.

President Jerry Ward, Master of Ceremonies for

the evening.

Honorary Co-Chair Bill Faller.

Sports Legends Reception Moments

6HIGH HOPES SCRAMBLE

SUMMARYHIGH HOPES INCOME1. Golf Entries $11,525.002. Sponsors $11,450.003. Hole Sponsors $ 3,000.004. Program Advertisers $ 900.005. General Donations $ 850.006. Merchandise (lunch) $ 225.007. Raffles (string/mulligan/ putting contest $ 1,133.00

8. Owed to Legends Reunion ($ 400.00)TOTAL $28,603.00

HIGH HOPES ExPENDITuRES1. Golfer’s Package – hat/video $ 1,593.162. Golf Course $ 9,934.763. Printing – program/hole signs $ 1,039.134. Advertisement $ 75.455. Phone Reimbursement $ 161.55

TOTAL $12,915.05TOTAL NET $15,687.95

SPORTS LEGENDSSUMMARY

SPORTS LEGENDS INCOME1. Table sponsors $1,440.002. Tickets at the door $ 660.003. Raffle (for a television) $ 662.004. Auction (silent/live) $3,908.005. Dessert Raffle $ 700.00

TOTAL $7,370.00SPORTS LEGENDS ExPENDITuRES1. Food and location $2,335.012. Raffle (Television) $ 209.373. Advertisement $ 75.454. Auction & General Supplies $ 82.02

TOTAL $2,701.85TOTAL NET $4,668.15

EVENT TOTAL NET $20,356.10

Bob Cordova and son sharing the story of daughter Hannah, who was a member of the basketball and soccer team at YVCC.

YVCC Athletic Director Ray Funk reviewed the success of the college teams in NWAACC championship play: 3rd place volleyball team; 1st place women’s basketball team; 5th place men’s basketball team; and men’s baseball team tied for 7th place. The women’s wrestling team won the national title again this year.

Jim Riley, co-owner with Ray Jensen of

Engravings unimited, serving the Valley for

40 years, accepted the Contributor of

the Year Award from President Jerry Ward.

Top photo from left: Leticia Parker, Sherrie Parker and Co-Honorary Chairman Daryl Parker. Bottom photo from left: Scott Parker, Karen Koonce and Darren Parker.

Seventh Annual Sports Legends Reunion and High Hopes Scramble

June 8-9, 2012Come join the fun!!

7High Hopes Scramble Sponsors

Corporate Package SponsorshipGOLD SPONSOR

Daryl & Sherrie ParkerStan Renecker

SILVER SPONSORCoca-Cola Bottling of Yakima

McDonald’s Restaurants of YakimaVelikanje Halverson, P.C.

Yakima Valley Seniors Golf Invitational

BRONZE SPONSOREarl Brown & Sons, Inc.

Engravings UnlimitedSteve Hahn’s Volkswagen – Audi - Suzuki

Mary & Tom HerchePepsi-Cola Bottling

Yakima Monday Morning QuarterbacksJerry & Jeff Ward

Geoffrey Wells – YVC Class of ‘78

Hole Sponsorship1 - McDonald’s Restaurants of Yakima County (Greg and

Jan Luring)2 - Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company3 - Central Valley Bank4 - Delorie-Johnson, Lawyers5 - Dr. David Brown, D.D.S.6 - Velikanje, Halverson P.C.7 - In Memory of Swede Lindquist (Mary & Tom Herche)8 - Lakemont Real Estate – Bob Spain9 - Tee - Valley Construction & Consultant, Inc.9 - Green - Dr. Farmer & Dr. Ward – Yakima Vision

Center, P.C. (509-965-5200)10 - Alegria & Company, P.S. – Certified Public

Accountants – Steve Alegria11 - Tee - Mid-Valley Insurance – Don & Tom Hinman11 - Green - In Memory of Dr. Walter Kennedy - Jim

Kennedy 12 - Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Yakima13 - Les Schwab Tire Center of Yakima, Selah & Wapato14 - Tee – Menke Jackson Beyer Ehlis & Harper, LLP14 - Green – Yakima Theatres, Inc.15 - Elliott Insurance Services, Inc. – Dick Elliott, Agent16 - In Memory of Don & Nellie Holder – Mary Holder-

Marsh & Jane Carlton 17 - Steve Hahn’s Volkswagen – Audi – Suzuki18 - Yakima Monday Morning Quarterbacks

Driving Range Sponsor:Stan Renecker

Hazel Leland Memorial Putting Contest Sponsor:K. Denny Colvin – Attorney at Law

Special Contributor:Geoffrey Wells, YVC Class of ‘78

Golf Certificate Sponsor:Daryl & Sherrie Parker – Woodscreek Farms

Program AdvertisersAbbott’s PrintingLupe Bell, BeauticianBell & Upton Land Surveying – Jim BellBlue Mountain Cider Company & Watermill WinerySpud EdmondsonRichard Elliott, Elliott insurance service, inc.Engravings UnlimitedClarion Hotel & Conference CenterFinish Line – Penny SchweyenKeith & Keith – Funerals – CremationsLes Schwab Tire Center of Yakima, Selah & WapatoMcDonald’s Restaurants of Yakima CountyMel Moore, RealtorMike Olson Chrysler Jeep Dodge RamPoochies Gourmet Hot Dogs & SandwichesLinda Roth, State Farm AgentState Farm – Eric J. Silvers, AgentTeam Yakima Volleyball ClubUnited Builders of Washington, Inc.Valley Construction & Consultant, Inc.Jerry & Jeff Ward (Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin – Attorneys at Law)

Contributing BusinessesAct Now, Inc.Albertson’s on Lincoln AvenueASAP Metal FabricatorsBari & Trina JohnsonBaskin Robbins – Summitview AvenueBill’s ProduceBrenda Brink – New York LifeBurger RanchDon’s Donuts & Julie’s JavaElliott Tire & ServiceGearjammer Travel PlazaJack-Sons Sports BarKameo Flower Shop, Inc

Kimmell Athletic SupplyLedgestone HotelMcKinney Auto GlassOlive GardenPro Golf DiscountRussell’s NurseryRussillo’s Pizza & GelatoSecond Street GrillSub Shops of YakimaSunRypeTony’s Big Cheese PizzaTree Top, Inc.Yakima Bears BaseballYakima Theatres, IncZirkle Fruit Co.Yakima Greenway

VolunteersBill BakerTrudy BrayGay EdmondsonJim & Nancy LeahyJim Scoggins

Becky TurnerSteve VogtJerry & Lynn WardMike WeltonScott Wilson

Corrections from Vol. 6, Issue 21. The photo of Keith Farnam and Pat Fitterer on page 5: the date should have been 1965.2. The photo with Trudy Bray and Eric Carlson viewing the Pete Rademacher vs. Floyd Patterson should have been 1957.

Corrections from the High Hopes Scramble programArticle on Honorary Co-Chairman Daryl Parker: 1) Born in Seattle; 2) Daryl enrolled at University of Colorado (Frosh) swimming team), USC (3rd team – golf), UCLA and Santa Monica City College (3rd golfer on the team) during a two year span. Finding the academic side of college life not to his liking, Daryl began his work career as a general contractor, surrounding himself with good people and paying attention to the job put him in a successful situation.

8 2011 High Hopes Results

1st FLIGHT

1st Place – Phillips (52)Brad BackusDoug HerronJeff LoumanLane Phillips (C)

2nd Place – YVC Baseball (53)John DavidsonChris PearsonStan Renecker (C)Mel Stottlemyre

3rd Place – YVC Baseball (55)Scott Hinrichs (C)Ken MortensenMitch MeluskeyRod Sebold

4th Place – The Donahues (56)Brad DonahueDave DonahueJoe Donahue (C)Bob HartleyAustin Key

5th Place – Velikanje Halverson, P.C. (57)Jamie Carmody (C)West CampbellPaul DempseyEd Kershaw

6th Place – Tie (61)The Olympians John CriminScott CriminPete Rademacher (C)Jerry Shaw

Yakimaniacs Pene JamesBill HuibregtseBob McCulloch (C)Neil Springer

8th Place – YVC Baseball 77-78 (62) Mike FlanaganPhil HinrichsPat Phelan (C)Kirk Tourtilloute

9th Place – YVC Baseball 74-75 (72)Kevin AbramsonMerl BrothersJay Gilbertson (C)Ron Scott

2nd FLIGHT

1st Place – Ike ’65 (56)Rick BradleyDave CookGeorge Nagle (C)Glen Shaw

2nd Place – Yakima Seniors Golf Invite (57)Russ Arbuckle (C)Dave DemaraisRich HilfikerJeff Shaw

3rd Place – Tie (62)BIP’sJeff BondSteve EvertMurray Gage-ColeMany Perez (C)

Kwik LokEd ChadwickLogan ChadwickDon Crook (C)David LaRiviere

5th Place – Abbott’s Printing (63)Frankie Mangano (C)Vickie NobleFrank OrlandoAdam Vela

6th Place – Odd Balls (64)Spencer HattonGarry Heilman (C)Kip HeilmanJack Shaw

7th Place – ’65 (66)Steve KearbyHoward SmithDon SwartChuck Uber (C)

8th Place – Parker Partners (70)Carol FinneyGary HaleBob McCutcheonJerry Ward

3rd FLIGHT(High School Varsity)

1st Place – Parker Pippins #2 Boys Varsity (53)Eric Gravbrot (C)Kamron LambScott ParkerAndrew Raab

2nd Place – In Honor of Margaret Hays – Davis High School) (64)Will ChapmanEddie EspinozaMartin Medina (C)Alex Wilson

3rd Place – YVC Class of ’78 Sponsor – Geoff Wells (67) Dusty DiBenedetto (C)Mark LabisWes PowersSam Snipes

4th Place – Parker Pippins #1 – Girls Varsity (68)Joy Atawa (C)McKenzie BondAnna ElofsonAdrianne Jensen

5th Place – Parker Pippins #3 (69)Allison IngrahmChad CameronKyle MunlyAlexa Palonarez

6th Place – Parker Pippins #5 (78)Taylor BoyleAlexis BrownKrista NaleBrooklyn Wood (C)

4th FLIGHT

1st Place – A&A Motorcoach (56)Mike AmmermanRandy Ammerman (C)Bobby ElderJim Moore

2nd Place – Earl Brown & Sons, Inc. (61)Bob Brown (C)Chris BrownSteve JonesGabe Ramyke

3rd Place – Mixed Bags (62)Bill BakerBrian Edmondson (C)Zack EdmondsonGary Smith

4th Place – CWu Wildcats (63)Pat HoonanBrett LundJosh McCartney (C)Nick Rider

5th Place Tie – Rough Riders (64)Bob AlexanderJason AlexanderRyan AlexanderGreg Eaton

O.I.C. of Yakima (64)Gilbert Alin Mulu BeyeneSteve Mitchell (C)Pedro Navarro

7th Place – Valley Ford (77)Lenny ButcherRon Cookson (C)Andrew JohnstonAlex Kyles

TOuRNAMENT PRIZES

KP: #2 George Nagle (2’4”)#6 Jeff Louman (1’4”)#13 Mike Ammerman (7’1”)#17 Rod Sebold (14.5”)Putting Contest:

Frank Mangano

Long Drive:Men’s #12 – Austin KeyWomen’s #8 –

Emma EllysonStraight Drive: Jeff ShawLong Putt: Steve Dale

14’10”

9

FALLER/BRAYTON ENDOWMENT

“Join the Boys of Summer to keep the games going for Yakima youth.”

In just four years the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation has seen the Faller/Brayton Endowment grow to over $150,000 with the first distribution back to the Foundation in 2010-11 of over $2000. The endowment is growing day by day, thanks to the generous donations of our Parker Partners and Friends. We ask that you join us in our annual fund drive to enhance the Faller/Brayton Endowment. The objectives of the Endowment mirror the basic mission of the PY&SF.

Faller/Brayton Endowment Directives:1. To provide a Northwest Athletic Association of Community College scholarship (the Coaches Award) for a returning (sophomore) baseball player at YVCC.2. To contribute to the preservation and/or improvement of Parker Field.3. To provide participation scholarships for young athletes desiring to play on local youth teams.4. To provide assistance in the development or improvement of existing sports fields or facilities in the greater Yakima area.5. To support other charitable objectives that fall within the mission of the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation.6. To provide assistance in the development or improvement of existing sports fields or facilities in the greater Yakima area.7. To support other charitable objectives that fall within the mission of the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

YES: I wish to support the Faller/Brayton Endowment Fund in 2011-12.

Single: ______ $25 _____ Double: $50 ______ Triple: $75

Home Run: ______ $100 _____ Grand Slam: $1,000 ______ Other: ______________________

Name: _____________________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________City, State, Zip ______________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card #: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __(Visa and Master Card only) Exp. _____/_____/_____

The Parker Youth & Sports Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 (EIN: 20-1584691) organization and all donations are tax deductible.

Parker Field with 1952 Brayton Team.

PARKER YOUTH &

SPORTS FOUNDATIONCoach Faller providing batting tips to

three of the 1966 team members.

PARKER YOUTH &

SPORTS FOUNDATION

10

Parker Partners!!

Help Get the Word Out!Position Title:Part-Time Executive Director (Salary: $20,000 per/year)

Job Description:1. Initiate and direct fundraising activities, with a major emphasis on planned giving

opportunities.2. In conjunction with the Board of Directors, provide leadership in the development of a long-

term strategic plan, determining major goals, objectives and timeframe for accomplishment.3. Present PY&SF mission and goals to donors, agencies, organizations and the general public. 4. Explore various corporate, federal, state and local grants that may be available to the

Foundation. Develop, submit, and monitor grant applications.5. Serve as ex-officio member of all PY&SF committees: Grants, budget, scholarships, Golf,

and Historical committees.6. Establish office/work schedule of 20 hours per/week. 7. Coordinate with part-time and volunteer staff acknowledging contributions by donors and

sponsors.8. Attend monthly board meetings; submitting written and oral reports as directed.9. Present year end comprehensive report at the annual meeting in October.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience:1. A bachelor’s degree or combination of professional and work related experiences that

demonstrate the applicant’s ability to raise funds. 2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.3. Computer proficiency in word processing, data management and spreadsheets. Publishing

software experience desirable.4. Commitment to the mission of the PY&SF. Preferred Qualifications: (Optional items for a job announcement)1. Experience with youth sports or recreation programs.2. We are looking for someone with no restriction on their time with enough personal time to

devote to the Foundations fund raising efforts. 3. Grant writing experience.4. Experience in working with or serving on Boards.

INTERESTED? Contact any PY&SF Board member or call/ e-mail the Foundation office. Deadline for applications is October 31, 2011.

11Historical Section

Parker-Larson Legacy: “A Walk in their Footprints”

What a pleasure to join Daryl and Sherrie Parker during the weekend of our High Hopes Scramble and Sports Legends Reunion as they hosted a mini-family reunion. Leticia, Scott and Darren Parker joined their father, Daryl, for a grand review of their family legacy in Yakima. It was the first time that all three could attend and the first time in Yakima for Leticia.

To a great extent, the vision and mission of the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation is built upon the legacy of Shirley Parker and his mother, Rose Larson. Daryl’s family toured the Larson Building, the YVCC Campus, Larson Park and Parker Field and enjoyed a meeting with Dr. Linda Kaminski, YVCC president, and Cheryl Hahn, director of the Larson Gallery, where the tour was completed.

Tour Stop 6: The Larson Gallery meeting with Director Cheryl Hahn and YVCC President Dr. Linda Kaminski. Cheryl Hahn had a work party going...weeding flowerbeds, etc.

Tour Stop 1: PY&SF office on the 9th floor of the A. E. Larson Building, a building Daryl’s step-grandfather built. Daryl is convinced his father had the office on the 9th floor around the corner from where the Yakima School Foundation is located, or just to the right of it.

Tour Stop 3: Several moments were spent around the Larson Park sign and then we walked to the Deccio Building where we took pictures at the Parker Plaza which is the area just outside the north doors.

Tour Stop 4: Inside to see the Parker Room and the plaque that is mounted outside the door dedicating the room to the Parker family.

Tour Stop 2: Met at Dunbar Field to view the Larson Park monument that is located inside the Dunbar softball field complex. The monument, originally dedicated August 1, 1947, was recently restored by the college staff.

Tour Stop 5: We then proceeded to Parker Field where Scott, Leticia, and Darren walked the field and took pictures of the PY&SF sign.

Inside the Larson Gallery, from left: Leticia, Scott, Director Cheryl Hahn, Darren, Daryl, Sherrie and Dr. Linda Kaminski.

Check our website for other articles in the historical section referring to other Parker/Larson stories of interest, i.e. Rosedell, A. E. Larson Building, etc.

12

Parker Youth & Sports FoundationP.O. Box 1311Yakima, Washington 98907

RETuRN SERVICE REQuESTED

NON-PROFIT ORGUS POSTAGE

PAIDYAKIMA WA

PERMIT NO 90

POSTAL CUSTOMER

YES! I want to support parks, youth activities and sports with a donation to the Parker Youth & Sports Foundation.

I wish to contribute: Parker Partner Individual Membership @ $25 per year $40 Joint General Foundation The Joe Donahue Scholarship Fund Faller/Brayton Endowment In Memory of Amount $____________ Please send information about the June 11, 2011 High Hopes Golf Tournament

Payment Method: Check enclosed Bill my credit card: We accept: Visa Master Card

Credit Card # Exp. __ / __ / __

Signature __________________________________ V-CODEName _____________________________________ Business ___________________________________Address ___________________________________ City _________________ State ______ Zip _______Phone: H ________________ B ________________ E-Mail _____________________________________

The Parker Youth & Sports Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) Foundation. Thank you for your tax-deductible donation.Contact information Phone: 509-469-9336 E-Mail: info@parkeryouthfoundation.com Web site: www.parkeryouthfoundation.com or www.parkeryouthandsportsfoundation.org

Special Areas: Parks & Playfields Youth Sports Programs Scholarship History of Area Sports

Parker Store: Items now available

_____ High Hopes Print(s) @ $160 each_____ Pride & Pinstripes, Autographed Book by Mel Stottlemyre @ $35 each_____ Brayton/Faller Grand Club Bat @ $1,000 each_____ Golf Hat or Visor w/Parker logo @ $10 each

_____ Souvenir golf ball w/Parker logo @ $5 each _____ 2008 golf tournament towel @ $10 each _____ 2009 Sweatshirts (XL, XXL, XXXL) $15 each_____ 2010 Golf Polo (Men’s L & XL; Women’s XL) $20 each

Order Total: _____________