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Tre Norwood
honored (page 10)
Volume 35 Number 1 www.fsbgc.org Winter 2021
CLUB MOURNS PASSING
OF COMMUNITY LEADER
JIM ALEXANDER
Serving on the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board
of directors for 58 years, James C. Alexander was one
of the most prominent business leaders our community
has ever had. Alexander passed away on December 6,
2020 in Naples, Florida.
Jim Alexander and his wife June established the
FSBGC College Scholarship program in 1985. Since
the creation of the program, 355 Club members have
received college scholarships. Alexander served as
board president in 1961-1962 and was nominating chair
for more than 40 years.
Isaiah Joe Day – Basketball star Isaiah Joe listens to Mayor
A graduate of Princeton University with a degree
George McGill read a special proclamation in his honor at a press
in Electrical Engineering, Alexander also received a
conference held at Stephens Boys & Girls Club on November 25.
degree from the School of Public and International
Joe was a second-round NBA draft pick of the Philadelphia 76ers.
Affairs. After graduating from Princeton, he worked on
(see story on page 10)
the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, TN. He volunteered
for the U.S. Navy in 1950 and received commission as
lieutenant junior grade. He also served in the U.S. Naval
Reserve and was a civilian aide for Arkansas to the
John Rausch Elected To
secretary of the Army from 1974-78.
He received the Outstanding Citizen Service Award FSBGC Board of Directors
from the Department of the Army. After employment
with Eastman Kodak, he became CEO and director Commercial homebuilder and developer John Rausch has
of Merchants National Bank and president (owner) of been elected to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club board of
Revere Corporation. directors. The announcement was made after a board vote taken
His impressive involvement with civic and charitable on December 14.
activities included: past president of the Fort Smith Rausch is CEO of Rausch Coleman Homes, one of the nation’s
Chamber of Commerce, past president of the Fort largest homebuilders, building approximately 4,000 homes a year
Smith Exchange Club and past president of the Fort in over a dozen south central US cities. Initially established in
Smith Public Library Board. He also served as director Fort Smith, John and his grandfather Ernest “Buddy” R. Coleman
of Sparks Regional Medical Center for 25 years and have worked closely in an effort to expand operations.
was a member of the Noon Civics Club. Alexander In 2002, John Rausch was named the Fort Smith Boys & Girls
served as trustee of Evans Foundation, Rosalie Tilles
Club Youth of the Year. After graduating from Southside High
Children’s Home Foundation, Fort Smith Boys &
School, he attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) where
Girls Club Foundation, Speer Foundation, Old Fort
Museum, Mount Magazine Girl Scout Foundation, he attained a Bachelors in Business Administration majoring in
UAFS Foundation, Girl’s Inc. Foundation and Sparks Real Estate finance.
Foundation. He served on the committee that wrote the An avid pilot and outdoorsman, John and his wife Ashley
first zoning plan for Fort Smith. have two sons and one daughter. His uncle Rod Coleman is a
Alexander was inducted into the FSBGC Hall of long-time Boys & Girls Club sponsor.
Fame (inaugural class) in 1992 along with Clarence “I’m very excited to give back and make an impact” said
Higgins and Okla Homer Smith. Rausch. “I’ve have a lot of great memories at the Club” he added.Page 2 www.fsbgc.org Winter 2021
IN PASSING
Remembering special friends we lost during the last three months.
Danny Greenfield – age 80, died on November 11, 2020. He was a
former Boys Club member (Wheeler) and an outstanding multi-sport
athlete who played football and baseball at Southern Arkansas University.
Danny played several years of professional baseball and once played on
the same minor league team with MLB legends Tony LaRussa, Reggie
Jackson and Rollie Fingers. After his baseball career, Danny worked at
Danny Greenfield Robert Frazier Carco International and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his son
Ripper Greenfield (Paula) and three grandchildren. Ripper Greenfield is a
former Boys & Girls Club (Jeffrey) Youth of the Year.
Robert “Bob” Frazier – age 50, died on Nov. 12, 2002. He worked
at the Evans Boys & Girls Club for the past 10 years. Robert started
volunteering at the Club in 1997. Known for his dedicated work ethic,
Robert was very involved in the FSBGC soccer program and the Haunted
House fundraiser. He was a van driver for the FSBGC after-school shuttle.
Robert owned Extreme Mix DJ company and sponsored soccer teams at
the Boys & Girls Club. His memorial service was held at Hunts Park on
Bob Laser Rick Sturgeon November 16. Robert is survived by two daughters, Candace Johnson
(Wesley) and Courtney Valdez (Julio) and four grandchildren.
Robert “Bob” Laser – an avid supporter of the Boys & Girls Club,
died on December 4, 2020 at the age of 94. He was a retired architect
and military veteran. Laser enjoyed playing tennis and was a long- time
volunteer at Sutton and Cavanaugh Elementary Schools. He was a member
of the Noon Civics Club and Goddard Methodist Church. Laser will be
remembered for his outgoing and optimistic personality. He is survived
by daughter Dr. Marcia Hixson (Richard) of Little Rock and son Stephen
Laser (Shana) of Fort Smith.
Richard “Spud” Savoy Larry Devero
Rick Sturgeon – age 63, passed away on Dec. 9, 2020. He was a salesman
for Pittsburgh Paints and worked in the paint industry for over 40 years.
Sturgeon was a long-time sponsor and volunteer at the Boys & Girls Club.
He was an active member of the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association.
Rick is survived by his wife of 45 years, Theresa Sturgeon; two sons
Ricky Sturgeon (Megan) and Nickolas Sturgeon.
Richard “Spud” Savoy Jr. – age 63, passed away on Dec. 19, 2020 in
Fort Smith. He was a basketball referee at the Boys & Girls Club for
Ronald Ray Janie Wyatt several years. Spud also delivered after-school and summer meals to the
Clubs through a partnership with New Covenant Christian Church. He is
survived by two sons, three daughters and thirteen grandchildren.
Larry Devero – age 87, passed away on Dec. 20, 2020. Larry was retired
from Whirlpool, where he worked in the Human Resources Department.
He once served as a volunteer football coach at the Evans Boys & Girls
Club and was an active member of the Alumni & Friends Association.
He was a member of the Noon Civics Club, former board member of
the Planning Commission, the Airport Commission, Girls Inc. and the
Alzheimer’s Association. Larry is survived by two sons Phil Devero
Jerry Neel Sr. Jim Alexander (Natalie) and Ed Devero (Susan) and seven grandchildren.Winter 2021 www.fsbgc.org Page 3
Memorials Received
Jerry Neel Sr. – age 87, died on Dec. 24, 2020. He was an
Army veteran and served in the Korean War. As long time
supporter of the Boys & Girls Club, he sponsored Jerry
Neel’s BBQ football team at the Evans unit for more than Memorial contributions to the Fort Smith Boys & Girls
Club are invested in the Club Endowment fund. Income from
three decades. Neel was very active in missions work at the
these donations help generate operational support for the
First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 64 years
Club. The Endowment was established in 1940. Gifts received
Sandra and their five children along with grandchildren during the fourth quarter of 2020 (October, November and
and great-grandchildren. December) were given in memory of the following:
Ronald Ray – age 82, passed away on Dec. 27, 2020. He MR. JIM ALEXANDER
by Nancy & Kent Blochberger
served as volunteer wrestling coach at the Fort Smith Boys by Carl D. Corley
& Girls Club for many years. Ronald and his wife Aletha by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell
by Kay & P.K. Holmes
were active sponsors of various sports teams at the Stephens
unit through their family business “A & R Feed.” Ray was MR. TERRY ATTEBERY
by Becky & Phillip Plunkett
known for his strong work ethic and compassionate heart.
He is survived by his wife Aletha, one daughter Norvella DR. JAMES P. “JP” BELL
by Staci & Cole Goodman
Freeman (Joey), three sons Randall Ray (Lorita), Roderick
Ray (Twila) and Russell Ray (Kelly). VIRGINIA & FRANK BIRCH
by Jim Birch & Associates, Inc.
Janie Wyatt - age 80, passed away Dec. 30, 2020 in Fort MS. VIRGINIA BRANHAM
Smith. She was executive secretary at the Fort Smith Boys by Renee & Eric Carman
& Girls Club for 11 years and was a devoted co-worker MR. CHARLES BRAY, SR.
(1990-2001). Janie was a 1958 graduate of County Line by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell
High School, where she met her late husband Jim Wyatt, MR. RALPH BROWN III
who served as basketball coach and athletic director by Tara & Ben Dye
by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton
at Westark College (UAFS) and previously coached at
Southside High School. Janie and Jim participated in MR. LARRY CLARK
by Elizabeth & Joe D. Powers
several Boys & Girls Club events and strong advocates
of the organization. They were active members of the MS. JOYCE COOKSEY
by Zoe & Elinor Smith
FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association. The Wyatts were
avid supporters of the UAFS basketball program. Janie is MR. FRED COUSINS
by Peggy & Billy Higgins
survived by three children, Missy Joyce (Jeb), Darren Wyatt
(Cyndi) and Doug Wyatt (Karen) and seven grandchildren. MR. TOM CROVELA
by Staci & Cole Goodman
MS. IRENE DAVIS
by The Family of Okla Bennett Smith
MR. RICHARD “DICK” DELONG
by Tara & Ben Dye
MR. LAWRENCE “LARRY” A. DEVERO
by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell
by Adrienne & Bill Hanna and all the
Employees of Hanna Oil & Gas Co.
by Cathy & Dr. Jim Henry
by Peggy & Billy Higgins
by Janet Koch
by Mary J. & Richard D. Krutsch
by Shaun McCaffrey
by Pam & Buddy McMahon
by Patricia Ohmann
by Janette & Rob Parker
by Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Scheuble
by Joel Wernick
Robert Frazier (left) presents Earl Delaney with a talent MR. DONALD DICKEY
show award during a 2017 Summer Music Fest event. by Renee & Eric Carman
Frazier passed away on Nov. 12, 2020 at the age of 50. He MR. THOMAS “TOMMY” P. FOLTZ, JR.
was involved with the Boys & Girls Club for the past 23 by Susan McCord
by The Family of Okla Bennett Smith
years. Robert’s memorial service was held at Hunts Park. by Susan & Rick TaylorPage 4 www.fsbgc.org Winter 2021
MR. EVERETT R. ‘BOB’ FRAZIER MR. ROBERT “BOB” S. LASER MR. CLARENCE TREAT
by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Joy & David Armbruster by Okla D. Smith
by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Candy & Gimo Berry by Clara Mae Treat
by Pam & Buddy McMahon by Vickie & H R Cross
by Chris Reeder by Jill & Randy Cutting MR. BRIAN “BUBBA” TREAT
by Scott Reeder by Ann & Mont Echols by Clara Mae Treat
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Elizabeth & Darrell Fortune
by Juliann C. Hough MR. RICHARD “DICK” J. UDOUJ
by Pam & Buddy McMahon by Adrienne & Bill Hanna and all the
MS. SHELLEY FURLOW Employees of Hanna Oil & Gas Co.
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Elizabeth & Joe D. Powers
MR. BOBBY JOE LEWIS, JR. by The Family of Okla Bennett Smith
MS. SANDRA SUE SMITH GARNER by Dennis M. Moser
by Creo Lynne Smith MR. ROBERT VIGUET, SR.
MR. PAUL LYLES by Carl D. Corley
MR. DANNY GREENFIELD by Renee & Eric Carman
by Carolyn Bowles MR. CLIFFORD WILLIAMS
by Carl D. Corley MS. JANET MATLOCK by Renee & Eric Carman
by Sheila & David Crowder by Lynnette Barling
by Sarah & Travis Biggs MR. DIXIE WILLOUGHBY
by Annette & Thomas Gean by Renee & Eric Carman
by Renee & Eric Carman
by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell
by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton
by Cheri & Ben Gosey by Mary & Bill McCain MR. DIANE WOOD
by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Renee & Eric Carman
by Brenda & Lance Langford MR. KENNETH NECKAR
by The Lukas Family by Renee & Eric Carman MR. LAWRENCE “BUZZ” WOOD, JR.
by Chantel McCollum by Danielle Williams
by Pam & Buddy McMahon MR. JERRY W. NEEL, SR. by Dewilla M. Wood
by Tamara & John Roberts III by Pam & Buddy McMahon
by Harry G. Robinson, Jr. JIM & JANIE WYATT
by Floyd Sagely & Family by Missy & Jeb Joyce
MR. DOUG NEELY by Jean Ann & Pedro Sadler
by Susan & Rick Taylor by Andra & Kim Bercher by Mildred & Benny Stovall
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner
by Pamela & Marshall Yantis In honor of ROD NAUCKE (90th birthday) MR. JAMES C. “JIM” WYATT
by Nancy Naucke by Staci & Cole Goodman
PEARL & HENRY GRIFFIN by Marilyn & Jim King
by D.E. & R.C. Griffin MR. RONALD RAY by Cyndi & Darren Wyatt
by Comprehensive Juvenile Services, Inc.
MR. DAVID HARP by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell MS. JANIE A. WYATT
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Peggy & Billy Higgins by Richard Appleton
by Glen Hopkins, Jr. by Dick Boyette
MS. JO HARPER by Larry Jones by Jerry F. Bridges
by Renee & Eric Carman by Aletha Ray. by Shirley & Richard Bullard
by Cheryl & Bob Busse
MR. WILLIAM THOMAS HARPER, JR. MS. ANNA BELLE RICHARDSON by Mary Margaret Gattis
by Dr. Derrick Richardson by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell
by Susan & Rick Taylor by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton
MS. BRIDGET ROBINSON by Peggy & Billy Higgins
MS. IRIS HIGHTOWER by Robert E. Hileman
by Mary & Stephen Hightower by Renee & Eric Carman by Ann N. Jones
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Sherry & John Joyce
DR. BOYD SAVIERS by Ruth Kaundart
MS. SANDRA HILLER by Staci & Cole Goodman by Sandra & Wes Kaundart
by Renee & Eric Carman by Bart & Susan Kincannon
by Pam & Buddy McMahon MS. CLAUDIA SHERREY by Larry & Judy Lox
by Zoe, Oak, Homer, & Elinor Smith by Renee & Eric Carman by Amy MacArthur
by Susan McCord
MR. CLETUS HOLLOWAY MS. LUCY ELLEN SCOTT by Pam & Buddy McMahon
by Renee & Eric Carman by Williard & Rhonda Murphy
by Renee & Eric Carman by Nick Nixon
MR. BENNY ‘SHEP’ SHEPHERD, JR. by Roy & Betty Nixon
MS. BRITTANY HUGGINS by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Becky & Phillip Plunkett
by Renee & Eric Carman by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton by Quattlebaum, Grooms & Tull PLLC
by Peggy & Billy Higgins
MS. MILDRED “MICKEY” IRWIN by Sandra & Wes Kaundart MR. ED YEAGER
by Joseph S. Irwin by Linda & Kenneth Schmidt by Deborah & Scott Clark
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner
MR. RICHARD KISH
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner MR. OKLA BENNETT SMITH
Honorariums
by Creo Lynne Smith SUSAN & PAUL NORMAN
MARY SHARUM & ROBERT KOENIGSEDER by Okla D. Smith by Karin Lynn Bara
by Renee & Eric Carman
MR. RICKY “RICK” JOE STURGEON MR. RICK FALKNER
MR. TAYLOR LANDTHRIP by Cyndi & Jerry Glidewell by Jeannette & Richard Falkner
by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Willard & Rhonda Murphy
DR. & MRS. NEIL CROW
MIFF LARGE MR. MERRILL TABOR MR. & MRS. JERRY GLIDEWELL
by Elinor Smith by Mr. & Mrs. James Wagoner by Janice & Bob PowellWinter 2021 www.fsbgc.org Page 5
MS. PATTY COX BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIAL MS. HELENE LEWIS
by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton MEMORIALS: by Staci & Cole Goodman
MR. JIM ALEXANDER
MS. ARLYN BATES MS. REBECCA NEEDHAM ANDERSON DR. & MRS. COLE GOODMAN
MS. YVONNE BLACKMON MR. MICHAEL BARRAS MR. & MRS. MITCH LLEWELLYN
MR. ALEX BRADFORD MR. NEIL BRANNON MR. & MRS. WALTON MAURRAS
MS. TERRY DAVIS DR. & MRS. TAYLOR PREWITT
MR. LAWRENCE “LARRY” A. DEVERO MS. MAUDE JETER ROGERS
CYNDI & JERRY GLIDEWELL MR. EVERETT R. “BOB” FRAZIER MS. ELINOR SMITH
MS. DIANE GOLDTRAP MS. SHELLEY FURLOW by Janice & Bob Powell
STACI & COLE GOODMAN MS. JANETTE GUINN
MS. CAROL LYMAN MS. IRIS HIGHTOWER SHERYL & RODNEY GHAN
MR. HUGH MAURRAS MR. BILLY KIMMONS THERESA & WERNER HUGO
MR. BUDDY MCMAHON MR. ROBERT “BOB” STEPHENS LASER BETH & ERIC OGDON
MR. JASON MORLAND MR. GREG MCLEMORE DEBORAH & DARREL ROBINSON
ROBYN & BOBBY NEEDHAM, JR. MR. JERRY W. NEEL, SR. KIM & TRISTAN TAYLOR
JANICE & BOB POWELL MR. DAVID ROAM LESLIE & DEVON TAYLOR
MR. CHRIS REEDER MR. BILL ROGERS by Ashley & Rodney West
MS. ELINOR SMITH MR. RICKY “RICK” JOE STURGEON
by Helene Lewis MR. VIC FORSGREN MEMORIAL
MR. MERRILL TABOR in memory of STACY FORSGREN
MR. JERRY WEST LEIGH WARD
MR. GUS MALZAHN MS. DIANE WOOD WILSON WARD
by Edie Ruhman MS. JANIE WYATT STEVE FORSGREN
by Marla & Hank Needham DALLAS FORSGREN
Scholarships MR. NEIL BRANNON
MR. LAWRENCE “LARRY” A. DEVERO
JUSTIN FORSGREN
by Lyn & Bruce Caselman
MR. EVERETT R. “BOB” FRAZIER in honor of JAN FORSGREN
JUNE & JIM ALEXANDER MEMORIAL MS. VIRGINIA HOLLEMAN by Gala & Steve Forsgren
MR. JIM ALEXANDER MR. JERRY W. NEEL, SR. by Lori & Justin Forsgren
by Adrienne & Bill Hanna and all the MR. BILL ROGERS
Employees of Hanna Oil & Gas Co. MR. BOBBY NEEDHAM, SR. MEMORIAL
MS. JANIE WYATT LENORA BULLINGTON
by Linda & Jim Harwood by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr. JERRY GLIDEWELL
MR. EVERETT R. “BOB” FRAZIER DR. MARY ANN JOHNS
SEAN A. AMOS MEMORIAL
by Madison Needham BOBBY NEEDHAM, JR.
MEMORIALS:
HONORARIUMS: DANCIE RAU
MR. JIM ALEXANDER
ROBYN & BOBBY NEEDHAM, JR. by Marla & Hank Needham
HONORARIUMS:
by Jeanne & Jim Hamilton
MS. SHEILA AMOS MR. ROBERT A. YOUNG IV MEMORIAL
MARY & PETE KENNEMER
by Ethel B. Long HONORARIUMS:
by Robyn & Bobby Needham, Jr.
SEAN & ERICA BAKER
MARY & BILL COOPER KARLA & JODY BYERS
MR. JIM ALEXANDER JANICE H. & ROBERT M. POWELL
LADY JANE COHEN
MEMORIALS:
by Mary & Bill Cooper KATHY & ROD COLEMAN
by Linda & Jim Harwood MR. JIM ALEXANDER NANCY & NICK COX
MR. ROBERT “BOB” S. LASER MR. LAWRENCE “LARRY” A. DEVERO MR. & MRS. MIKE DUFF
by Mary & Bill Cooper MR. THOMAS “TOMMY” P. FOLTZ, JR. AMY & BEAU FORE
MR. ROBERT VIGUET, SR. KRISTEN & RYAN GEHRIG
VIC FORSGREN MEMORIAL MS. JANIE WYATT CYNDI & JERRY GLIDEWELL
MR. LARRY CLARK by Janice & Bob Powell PAT & DAVID HIGHTOWER
by Tara & Ken Kifer HONORARIUMS: TERRY & DAVID HUNTON
MS. JANICE POWELL KARLA & PACO JACOBS
MS. STACY FORSGREN
by Steve Mulvany JENNIFER & JERRY JENKINS
MS. JANIE WYATT PAT JENKINS
by Lyn & Bruce Caselman VERONICA & JEFF JENKINS
MR. ROBERT A. YOUNG IV MEMORIAL
JERI & WALTON MAURRAS
STEVEN D. JENKINS MEMORIAL HONORARIUMS: JANICE & BOB POWELL
MEMORIALS: MR. ROBERT A. YOUNG III NANCY & TOM ROBERTSON
MR. LARRY CLARK by Pamela & Marshall Yantis SHARA & ED SAUCIER
by Tara & Ken Kifer ELINOR SMITH
HONORARIUMS:
MS. CAROLYN JENKINS Holiday Honors BONNIE & GORDON STOUT
MARY ANN & BILL THOMPSON
BRANDI & TERRY WEIDMAN
by Connie Jenkins,
Jesse & Scotty Croy, MS. & MRS. BRUCE CASELMAN JAN & DAVID WHITT
and Eli & David Jenkins MR. & MRS. WILLIAM J. COOPER KATIE & RON DEE WRIGHT
MR. & MRS. HUGH MAURRAS & FAMILY MARY & ROBERT A. YOUNG III
KIM & JOHN MCFARLAND MRS. OKLA BENNETT SMITH
MEMORIALS:
MR. ROBERT “BOB” S. LASER by Cathy & Max Correll
BOB COHEN
by Kim & John McFarland DOROTHY & R.C. GOODMAN
STACI & COLE GOODMAN WYNDAL GOODMAN
MILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION KATE & HUGH MAURRAS STORMY JENKINS
MR. JIM ALEXANDER JANICE & BOB POWELL JUDY STAGGS
MR. RICHARD “DICK” J. UDOUJ MARY & ROBERT A. YOUNG III ROBERT A. YOUNG IV
by Nadine & Bob Miller by Jeri & Walton Maurras by Staci & Cole GoodmanPage 6 www.fsbgc.org Winter 2021
Christmas Jars Bring
Joy During Holidays
10 members of the Boys & Girls Club received a
special gift of coins for Christmas. Jars full of coins
were donated by a group of anonymous friends, who
wanted to provide a monetary gift to kids in need. “Each
of the jars had approximately $30 to $40 inside” said
Jerry Glidewell, FSBGC executive director. The special
donation of Christmas Jars (of coins) has taken place over
the past four years.
New Bus Wrap – Boys & Girls Club members will notice a
the United Federal Credit Union graphics on a bus donated
CENTRAL KIDS DONATE
to the Club from First United Methodist Church. FOOD BASKETS TO NEEDY
Thanksgiving baskets and turkeys were delivered
Member of the Month Recipients to 20 needy families in November thanks to the efforts
October Nikki Boone (Jeffrey) of Central Christian in Fort Smith. The “Kid Central”
team partnered with the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club
Austin Inman (Evans)
to provide the food items.
Tanieya Joseph (Stephens)
Central team leaders Sierra Buckland and Scott
Issac Atchinson (Goldtrap)
Conrad were instrumental in helping coordinate the
November Athena Ochoa (Jeffrey) giveaway. Families from all four FSBGC units benefitted.
Sam McDaniel (Evans)
Stanley Bausley (Stephens)
Callie Dill (Goldtrap) SAVERS STORE GIVES
December Aubrielle Greene (Jeffrey)
Addison Hetland (Evans) ADDITIONAL SUPPORT
Sourisa Inthavong (Stephens) Savers Store employees delivered stockings filled
Chapman Atchinson (Goldtrap) with gifts and toys to Boys & Girls Club members on Dec.
21. Santa Claus joined the celebration and visited with
Volunteer of the Month Recipients participants during the holiday break.
October Francisco Gallaicia (Jeffrey) Every week, the Boys & Girls Club receives funding
Haunted House Workers (Evans) from Savers. Support is based on donated items to the
Brianna Jackson (Stephens) store located at 7751 Rogers Avenue. When someone
Haunted House Workers (Goldtrap) donates unused items to Savers, they receive a tax-
November Clay Bray (Jeffrey) donation receipt. Items accepted include: clothing, toys,
Jeff Ramsey (Evans) shoes, DVDs, CDs, books, small furniture, kitchen and
Shawn Palmer (Stephens) home accessories.
Phillip Barrie (Goldtrap) Nationwide, Savers Thrift Stores are filled with
December Shykea Hayes (Jeffrey) thousands of unique treasures and every day items for the
Rod Miller (Evans) whole family. The store is very clean and organized. Savers
Phillip Morris (Stephens) sells gently used items at a fraction of the original price.
Will Stites (Goldtrap) Newly received items are stocked daily, and shoppers can
find bargains on quality products in every aisle.Winter 2021 www.fsbgc.org Page 7
TV 40/29 Helps Raise Funds
Through Telethon Event
Camy Hutchison helped organize a television telethon
to benefit Boys & Girls Club in northwest Arkansas and the
River Valley. The virtual event was held on Dec. 16. KHBS
partnered with the CW network for promotions to help the
cause, which included live interviews with volunteers and
staff. Clubs participating included Fort Smith, Van Buren,
Alma, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and Siloam Springs.
“We are excited to find a way to give Boys & Girls Clubs
some positive publicity along with some needed funding”
Lee Carter provides weekly music instruction to Club said Hutchison. “The pandemic has been extra difficult on
members participating in the T.J. Guitar program young people served by the Clubs.” TV 40/29 is a Hearst
Media broadcasting partner.
COX AWARDS $15,000
GRANT TO FSBGC
With added focus on providing a virtual learning
environment for young people, Cox Communications has
awarded the Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club with a $15,000
grant. Over the years, Cox has given generous support to the
Boys & Girls Club for Tech centers and free internet services.
“We are committed to helping young people in need”
Optimist Club members present a $4,000 check to the said Whitney Yoder, public affairs manager for Cox. “Getting
Fort Smith Boys & Girls Club during a special meeting students connected is key to their learning success” Yoder
added.
on December 16, 2020 in Fort Smith. The Club has
supported the FSBGC for more than 60 years.
FSBGC College Scholarships
Applications Available
High School seniors interested in applying for 2021-2022
College Scholarship support from the Boys & Girls Club can
visit fsbgc.org to download an application form. Submission
deadline is April 1.
Applicants must have participated at the Club as
a member (or volunteer) for a minimum of two years.
Financial need, Boys & Girls Club participation, and academic
excellence are key components committee judges consider
when making scholarship selections. All new applicants go
through an interview process. Selections are announced by
May 1.
The program was established in 1985. There were 28
recipients during the past year. Since the creation of the
UAFS Ambassadors deliver a generous donation program, 872 awards have been granted. 355 individual club
to members of the Jeffrey Boys & Girls Club for the members have received scholarships, with close to $1 million
holidays. Student leaders conducted a special drive for awarded. The scholarship program is one of the largest of
Arts & Craft supplies for Club members. any Boys & Girls Club organizations in the country.Page 8 www.fsbgc.org Winter 2021
ALUMNI NEWS
Winter 2021
2021 Alumni & Friends
Membership Roster
Atwell, Jim - Hall of Fame
Austin, Buddy - Silver
Barnes, Ford - Platinum
Barnes, Helen - Platinum
Bean, Arvid - Silver
Berry, Candy - Silver
Berry, Gimo - Silver
Beshears, Tiffeny - Active
Beshears, Travis - Active
Biggs, Sarah - Silver
Biggs, Travis - Silver
Blochberger, Kent - Lifetime
Boyer, Tommy - Hall of Fame
Bray, Garland - Hall of Fame
Brewer, Ron - Hall of Fame
Bridges, Jerry - Gold
Burgess, Mark - Silver
Cain, Michael - Active
Carlisle, Richard - Century
Carlisle, Rick - Century
Annual Alumni & Friends BBQ – members and guests of the FSBGC Carman, Greg - Silver
Caselman, Bruce -- Active
Alumni & Friends Association enjoy an evening meal at Hunts Park on Caselman, Lyn Forsgren – Active
October 14. Charles, Jon - Hall of Fame
Cooper, William - Hall of Fame
Alumni & Friends Association Corley, Carl Hall - Lifetime
Craig, William - Active
2021 Membership Drive Underway
Cunningham, Tommy - Active
Cutting, Randy - Platinum
Daniel, Jimmie - Silver
It was a beautiful night under the new LED lights at the newly Delgado, Juan - Lifetime
renovated Hunts Park. Alumni & Friends members and guests gathered for Delong, Mike - Century
Dickinson, Joe - Century
the annual BBQ. The 2021 sustaining membership drive was announced. Downtown Optimist Club - Hall of Fame
For the 30 years, the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Association has been Downtown Sertoma Club - Hall of Fame
Durden, Bud - Silver
a major financial provider for Boys & Girls Club programs and activities. Dye, Ben - Century
More than $1 million dollars has been raised through annual memberships Edwards, Butch - Silver
and special events. Fundraising efforts support several Club programs: Evans, Keith - Hall of Fame
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mentoring, transportation, College Scholarships, summer activities, Fortune, Darrell - Platinum
facility improvements, Youth of the Year, etc.. Foster, Marilyn - Hall of Fame/Lifetime
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A minimum of $25 is all it takes to join. You do not have to be a Fretheim, Marlin - Century
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visiting the FSBGC website or the FSBGC Alumni & Friends Facebook Frueh, Charles - Silver
site. We encourage you to help us grow our membership. Garner, Nathan - GoldWinter 2021 www.fsbgc.org Page 9 Garner, Sarah - Gold Maurras, Katie - Platinum Schmidt, Howell - Century Gattis, Mary Margaret - Active McCutchen, Joey - Hall of Fame Solomon, Earl “Woody” - Active Gean, Tom - Gold McGill, George - Hall of Fame Sonnier, Joe - Gold Gist, Steve - Century McMahon, Howard - Hall of Fame Sowell, Lucy – Lifetime Glidewell, Cyndi – Active Mendenhall Sr., Robert - Century Staggs, Dr. David - Hall of Fame Glidewell, Jay – Active Merry, Philip - Active Staggs, Jody – Lifetime Glidewell, Jerry - Hall of Fame Milam, Randy - Hall of Fame Sturgeon, Theresa - Silver Goode, Brett - Lifetime Miller, Brenda - Active Swaim, Alan - Century Goodman, Dr. Cole - Hall of Fame/Lifetime Miller, Robert - Hall of Fame Swaim, Kelly - Gold Hamilton, Jim - Hall of Fame/Active Miller, Rod - Active Swaim, Randy - Gold Harwood, Jim - Hall of Fame Moon, Don - Active Taylor, Jimmie - Century Hatcher, Phil - Hall of Fame Moon, Janie - Active Taylor, Phillip - Active Higgins, Billy - Hall of Fame Naucke, Buz - Active Thames, Mike - Active Holcombe, Chuck - Hal of Fame Naucke, Rodney E. - Century Tinder, Rick - Hall of Fame Hornung, Ben - Active Needham, Hank - Hall of Fame Townley, Rod - Hall of Fame Hudson, David - Silver Nelson, Larry – Active Vanderheiden, Michael - Active Hudson, Trqacy - Silver Newlin, Ed - Active Wagoner, James - Hall of Fame Hug, Frank - Century Newton, Kelly - Silver Ward, Frank - Active Hunt, Troy - Active Niemeyer, Bill - Hall of Fame Ward, Jeff – Active Johnson, John - Active Nixon, Roy - Silver Ward, Scott - Active Johnson, Tommy - Active Person, Dalton - Platinum Webster, Adam - Hall of Fame Kifer, Ken – Century Petty, Jim - Hall of Fame West, Rodney - Platinum King, Jim - Hall of Fame Plunkett, Becky - Gold Whitt, Chris – Lifetime Kiwanis Club - Hall of Fame Plunkett, Phillip - Gold Williams, Danielle – Active Ladies Auxiliary - Hall of Fame Pogue, Doug - Gold Williams, Edison - Active Loris, Roy - Silver Powell, Janice - Lifetime Williams, Jarrell - Hall of Fame Lyle, John - Century Powell, Robert - Lifetime Williamson, David - Gold Malone, Nancy - Century Powers, Joe - Hall of Fame Williamson, Kristi - Gold Malzahn, Gus - Hall of Fame/Lifetime Prewitt, Mary - Silver Wood III, Lawrence - Active Martin, Bill - Active Prewitt, Taylor - Silver Wood, Dewilla - Active Martin, Sid - Silver Price, Larry - Century Wood, Erica - Active Mason, Dr. Robert - Silver Ray, Ronald - Gold Wood, Josiah – Active Mason, Regina - Silver Rose, Carl – Active Woodie, Walter - Silver Massey, Barron - Active Ruhman, Edie - Active Wyatt, Amanda - Active Massey, Jim - Silver Ruhman, Ray - Active Wyatt, Darren - Active Massey, Shawn - Active Salyer, Gary - Active Wyatt, Jacob - Active Massey, Steven - Active Saviers, Dr. Jim - Century Yantis, Marshall - Century Maurras, Hugh – Platinum Scheuble, Frederick - Gold Young III, Robert - Hall of Fame
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Isaiah Joe Celebrates
Recent NBA Selection At
Stephens Boys & Girls Club
As a new member of the Philadelphia 76ers, Arkansas
Razorback basketball star Isaiah Joe is fulfilling a dream Tre Norwood scores a touchdown during the 2020 Cotton
come true. The former Boys & Girls Club member was in Bowl. Norwood won the defensive MVP award and helped
attendance at the Stephens unit on November 25 to share lead the OU Sooners to a 55-20 victory over the Florida
the excitement. Gators. Tre is now preparing for the NFL combine and draft.
Isaiah was selected in the second round and was the
49th overall pick of the 76ers. Joe is the first Razorback to TRE NORWOOD NAMED MVP
be drafted by the 76ers since Fred Grim in 1956 when the
franchise was the Syracuse Nationals. Isaiah averaged
IN OU COTTON BOWL WIN
Former Boys & Girls Club staff member Tre Norwood
15.2 points per game – including 16.9 to rank seventh in
was named defensive MVP in the Dec. 30, 2020 Cotton
the SEC in 2019-20 and 13.9 to rank 15th in the SEC in
Bowl Classic. The OU Sooner defensive back returned an
2018-19). He dished out 103 career assists, had 87 career
interception 45 yards in the first quarter for a TD and a 14-0
steals and led the team in taking charges both seasons
lead over the Florida Gators of the SEC.
(18 in 2019-20 and 27 in 2018-19).
Norwood (6-foot, 194 pounds), who missed the entire
Joe had two impressive seasons at Arkansas. He set
2019 season with a knee injury, returned to the Sooners
a school record for the most 3 pointers made during a
this past season and made an impact, especially down the
season, with 113 as a freshman and 94 as a sophomore.
stretch. He wound up with five interceptions, tied for third
He missed 5 games his sophomore year because of a in the country and also led both the Sooners and the Big
knee injury. 12 Conference in that category. Norwood was also the 28th
player in program history to end a season with at least five
interceptions. He had two interceptions in OU’s win over
Texas Tech.
A 2017 graduate of Northside, Norwood played QB and
defensive back for the Grizzlies, and was a member of the
Grizzly basketball 7A state title squad. During his career
at OU, he started as a true freshman in the 2017 season,
including the Rose Bowl loss to Georgia in the semifinals
of the College Football Playoff, and also was a starter as
a sophomore in 2018 before his knee injury the following
year, which forced him to redshirt that entire season.
Tre is a former Stephens Boys & Girls Club member. He
played various sports at the Boys & Girls Club while growing
up. His father Michael Norwood was the 2016 Volunteer of
the Year at the Stephens unit. Tre’s grand- father Garland
“Hop” Bray was inducted into the FSBGC Hall of Fame in
Isaiah Joe signs autographs for Boys & Girls Club members 2014. Tre’s late grandfather, Mike Norwood (who passed
at the Stephens unit on Nov. 25, 2020. Mayor George McGill away in 2015), was an assistant principal at Kimmons Jr.
hosted a special Isaiah Joe Day in Fort Smith to help celebrate High and once served as the Van Buren Boys & Girls Club
his signing with the NBA Philadelphia 76ers. director.Winter 2021 www.fsbgc.org Page 11
2020 FLAG FOOTBALL
final league standings
RINKY DINK FLAG 1st & 2nd graders
Conference Overall
Optimist 5-0-0 6-0-0
Smart Start 4-1-1 5-1-1
Caddell Reynolds 3-2-0 4-2-0
Dominquez Insurance 2-3-0 2-4-0
First Security Bank 1-4-0 1-5-0
Simmons Bank 0-5-0 0-6-0
PEE WEE FLAG 3rd & 4th graders Flag Football Action – Boys & Girls Club members
Conference Overall participate in a post season jamboree at First National
Pinnacle Telecom 4-0-0 6-0-0 Bank Field at Hunts Park
Orr Chevrolet 3-1-0 4-2-0
First Security Bank 2-2-0 2-4-0
2020 FSBGC SOCCER
Envision Realty 1-3-0 3-3-0 final league standings
FSBGC Alumni 0-4-0 0-6-0
MINOR LEAGUE grades 1-3
MIDGET FLAG 5th & 6th graders Conference Overall
Conference Overall Morales Auto Sales 6-0-0 10-0-0
FSBGC Alumni 5-0-0 6-0-0 First Security Bank 3-2-1 4-4-2
Optimist 4-1-0 5-1-0
Shoe Carnival 3-3-0 7-4-0
First National Bank 3-2-0 3-3-0
Eye Group 2-2-2 3-3-4
First Security Bank 2-3-0 3-3-0
Carman Trucking 1-4-0 1-5-0 Simmons Bank 2-3-2 3-6-2
Crain Hyundai 0-5-0 0-6-0 Vizion AutoSports 1-4-1 3-6-1
Crain Hyundai 1-4-1 1-8-1
Post-season Tourney Champs: Morales Auto Sales
Tourney Runner-up: Vizion AutoSports
MAJOR LEAGUE grades 4-6
Conference Overall
La Fiesta 7-0-0 9-0-0
Beshears Construction 6-1-0 7-2-0
MUMC 5-2-0 7-2-0
Caddell Reynolds 4-3-0 6-3-0
Dale Crampton Company 3-4-0 3-6-0
Extreme Mixx DJ 2-5-0 3-6-0
Soccer on Sports Turf – league games were played
on the newly renovated Hunts Park with games on Vizion AutoSports 1-6-0 1-8-0
Monday and Tuesday evenings Dr. Cole Goodman 0-7-0 0-9-0B RAIN?????GAME
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB TRIVIA TIME
1. Which one of the seven wonders of the ancient world is still standing?
a) Hanging Gardens of Babylon b) Colossus of Rhodes
c) The Great Pyramid of Giza d) Temple of Artemis
A. 12 blackbirds sat on the branches of a tree. A man
shot one blackbird with his gun. How many were left 2. Which film did Steven Spielberg win his first Oscar for Best Director?
on the tree? a) Jaws b) Raiders of the Lost Ark
c) The Color Purple d) Schindler’s List
B. Imagine you are falling into a deep hole of poisonous
3. What is the top number of a fraction called?
spiders and snakes. How would you survive? a) Denominator b) Decimal
c) Numerator d) Fractional
C. Two mothers and two daughters went out to eat,
everyone ate one slice of pizza, yet only three slices 4. What is the only major city located on two continents?
were eaten. How’s that possible? a) Reykjavik b) Istanbul
c) Novosibirsk d) Mumbai
D. A man dressed in all black is walking down a country
5. What was the first cold breakfast cereal invented in 1863?
lane. Suddenly, a large black car with no lights comes a) Corn Flakes b) Granola
around the corner and screeches to a halt. How did the c) Bran Flakes d) Cheerios
car’s driver know he was there?
6. How many U.S. Presidents have been elected for two terms?
E. What is special about these 3 words: job, polish, herb? a) 9 b) 12 c) 15 d) 18
F. 84% of the people reading this will not find the 7. Which automobile is the top selling vehicle of all-time (over 43 million
in sales)?
the mistake in this: a) VW Beetle b) Chevrolet Impala
A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I,J,K,L,M,N,O,P,Q,R,S,T,U,V,W,X,Y,Z c) Ford F-150 d) Toyota Corolla
G. Pear is to apple as potato is to: banana, radish, 8. Which NBA player has won the most league MVPs?
strawberry, peach or lettuce? a) Michael Jordan b) LeBron James
c) Bill Russell d) Kareen Abdul-Jabbar
A N S WE R S :
G. Radish – both grow in the ground 9. Chartreuse is a color between yellow and what?
F. “The” is repeated a) Green b) Blue c) Red d) Gray
E. they are pronounced differently when the first letter is capitaliized
10. According the American Kennel Club, which is the most popular breed
D. it was daytime 5. b 10. d
her daughter’s daughter. 4. b 9. a
C. The group eating was a grandmother, her daughter and 3. c 8. d of dog in the U.S.?
B. Stop imagining 2. d 7. d a) Golden Retriever b) Bulldog
c) German Shepherd d) Labrador Retriever
A. None. The rest flew away. 1. c 6. b
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