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[Guest guest]

COACH JIM'S MID-SEASON REPORT

Dear Dream Team Players, Buddies, and Families:

I felt it would be a good idea as we approach the midpoint of our

2009 season to share with you some of my thoughts on how Season 4 is going.

I clearly think that this has been our most successful year since we started

our program. Two weeks ago we had 30 players and 30 buddies participating on

the same night. It was by far the most heavily attended Field of Dreams

event that we have ever had. I am thrilled by all of the new players that we

add each year and the return of our core players from previous seasons. It

truly warms my heart to see all these beautiful smiling faces round the

bases as I continue in my quest to finally record my first out.

Similarly, I think it is absolutely incredible how many buddies

are coming out each Friday night in order to make this such a successful

program. As I remind everyone at the end of each game, we would not be able

to host these Friday night games without the generous commitment of this

wonderful group of young men and women. I encourage all of the parents of

the players and other adults who attend the games to remind our buddies how

much we all appreciate their time, effort, and commitment. The buddies

should be proud of themselves for what they are doing. We are all truly

blessed to have you in our community.

I would also like to give a " shout out " to all of the adult

volunteers who participate in our program. Again, we would not be able to

do this without all of you. Most of you who are participating do not have

children who are players yet you come out week after week to help Deb at the

registration table and help me with overseeing the field and maintaining a

safe playing environment. You all are really a special group of people.

Additionally I would like to give special recognition to our

musician Mr. Gerard Heldman. Mr. Heldman heard about our program through a

mutual friend of ours and called me with his idea that he would come out

each week and provide musical entertainment for the kids. He does an awesome

job and is one heck of a nice guy to volunteer his time for our kids.

Finally I would also like to thank my wife for all that she does

" behind the scenes " to make our program so successful. Deb spends many hours

each week preparing for our games so that things can run as smoothly and

organized as possible. Her goal for each Friday before game time is to have

compiled a list of all the players and buddies who will be attending that

evening matched up with the appropriate " partner(s) " which includes matching

up any special requests she has received. This task has obviously become a

bigger challenge as the program has grown over the last 4 years. However,

what makes it very difficult for Deb is when she does not know in advance

which players and buddies will or will not be attending that evening. While

it is absolutely our goal to accomplish the perfect fit for every child each

week, as well as fulfill everyone's special requests, it is virtually

impossible to do so if we do not know in advance which players or buddies

will be attending. I hope you all can understand how difficult it can be for

Deb to accommodate everyone's requests if she does not know in advance who

will be participating. So I am asking that you please always RSVP to Deb via

email by Friday before noon whether you will or will not be attending as

well as indicating any special requests you may have.

I know this e-mail is getting a bit long so I'll wrap it up by

again thanking all the volunteers for all you do to make this program so

awesome. Also, please know we are always open to any suggestions you may

have on how to make the program even more successful.

I look forward to seeing all of you on Friday nights throughout

the rest of the summer. One last note. I contacted the Guinness Book of

World Records and was informed that the longest amount of time a coach has

ever gone without recording an out is 3 � years, so if I don't get an out

over the next 2 months, I'm going to set a new world record and I'm not

going to be very happy about it!

See you all on Friday nights!

Sincerely,

Coach Jim

" Play Ball! "

[Guest guest]

Hello Dream Team Players, Buddies, Families, and Friends,

It's time again for another evening of Dream Team Baseball! We hope to once

again have a great turnout this Friday, July 31! As of now, the weather

report indicates a 60% chance of a thunderstorm. We have, however, been very

lucky the past two weeks when thunderstorms were predicted, but we were able

to get the games in. Hopefully the same will happen tomorrow!

WHAT: Dream Team Baseball!

DATE: Friday, July 31

TIME: 6:15p.m. - Sign-In / Name Tags

6:30p.m. - 8:00p.m. - Baseball Game

PLACE: The lin Lakes Recreation Complex off of Pulis Avenue. We play

on the Field Of Dreams, which is the baseball field located adjacent to the

playground area.

RSVP: Players and Buddies, PLEASE RSVP by Friday, July 31, by noon,

whether you will or will not be attending the program on Friday evening. We

really appreciate your cooperation with this. Thank you.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE:

* Registered Players/Buddies: If you have already registered, please come

to the table set up on the field to sign the attendance sheet and get a

nametag.

* Un-Registered Players/Buddies: Any new players and buddies who have not

yet registered, please arrive by 6:15p.m. to complete a registration form.

After completing the registration form, please sign the attendance sheet and

get a nametag.

MISCELLANEOUS:

* Players/Buddies: Please remember to wear your Dream Team t-shirts to the

game. (For those who have not received a t-shirt, please see an adult

volunteer at the sign-in table.)

* Buddies: Please bring a baseball glove with you to the game.

* Players: If you have a baseball glove, please bring with you to the game.

The Recreation Department has also provided us with some to use.

WEATHER: Should the game need to be canceled due to inclement weather, we

will send out an email around 5:15p.m. You can also call us at (201)

651-1455.

We hope to see you Friday night for a fun evening of Dream Team Baseball!!

Sincerely,

Coach Jim & Deb Herbst

" PLAY BALL!! "

Coach Jim's Record:

2009 - First 5 Games No Outs!

2008 - No Outs for Season!

2007 - No Outs for Season!

2006 - No Outs for Season!

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