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Community Connections Program

Participating in the sport of football as a player or coach is truly a privilege. Football is a sport that attracts attention like no other and has the ability to capture the imagination of people of all ages and backgrounds. As a result, those that participate have the opportunity to experience something truly special and unique.

But with this privilege comes a responsibility. It is incumbent upon all of us who are involved in this great game to give back to the community that gives so much to us, either directly or indirectly.

Serving the community is one of our top priorities because it is simply the right thing to do. By making community service a priority, we will be promoting humility, respect, selflessness, and a belief that we are a part of something bigger than ourselves.

The intrinsic rewards associated with helping others can even surpass the emotional highs experienced on Friday nights, and the lessons learned can last a lifetime.

And lastly, by engaging in community service together, we will be strengthening our football family.

We are very excited about the Community Connections Program and believe that it must be an integral part of the Central Dauphin Rams Football culture.

Should you have any questions,

please contact Coach Glen McNamee at

gmcnamee@cdschools.org.

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Dodge Drugs Dodgeball Tournament

On Sunday, March 30^th, 36 of our players participated in a Dodgeball Tournament at CDHS. This was a fundraiser for the CD Foundation who teamed up with the Drug, Alcohol and Safety Education Team to raise drug awareness. It was called the Dodge Drugs Dodgeball Tournament. Each player contributed $10 to play dodgeball from 11 am to 5 pm. Our guys had lots of fun and made contributions to a great cause. The boys who participated were:

Jordan Bair, Tyler Barrick, Scott Benkovic, Da Laine Beverly, Lewis Correale, Derek Day, Matt Egenreider, Kyle Enterline, Chas Evans, Jordon Fletcher, Marcus Fuller, Alec Gonzalez, Matt Heilig, Seidu Issah, Kyle Jackson, Rees Judge, Jack Lippert, Tom Lippert, Shawn Minor, Adam Obaya, Colin O'Conner, Anthony Ogden, Branden Pae, Joe Peters, Artie Rowell, Jon Schnaars, Marcus Simpson, Shawn Smith, Matt Snell, Christian Spriggs, AJ Sweigard, Tyler Thompson, Abin Thottakara, Charles Walak, Kris Weikel, and Kyle Wolfe

Reading Program @ Elementary Schools

Back by popular demand is the "Rams Return to Read Program" in which our boys have the opportunity to visit Central Dauphin Elementary Schools and read to the students. So far this year, the boys have read at West Hanover Elementary, North Side Elementary, a Life Skills Class at the Central Dauphin Middle School, and Mountain View Elementary. Tom Norman was our player who read at Central Dauphin Middle School. The support teacher, Ms. Ash wrote to Coach McNamee, "Thomas was a HIT with my students. They haven't stopped talking about his visit." Check out the pictures below from CD Middle School and Mountain View Elementary.

So far, the guys have contributed 35 volunteer hours to this program. Coach Mcnamee is looking into additional reading opportunities at the remaining elementary schools that feed into Central Dauphin High School. The boys who have participated so far are:

Lewis Correale, Kyle Enterline, Chas Evans, Dan Fisher, Matt Heilig, Jack Lippert, Tom Norman, Colin O'Conner, Anthony Ogden, Artie Rowell, Jon Schnaars, Marcus Simpson, Shawn Smith, Matt Snell, Donald Stahlnecker, Matt Whitlock, Zach Wierman, Kyle Wolfe and TJ Zimmerman

On Sunday, February 3^rd, 14 players participated in the first Community Connections event for 2008. The event was the Chocolatefest in Hershey to raise funds for Keystone Human Services. Our guys volunteered with setup, ticket-taking/greeting, passing out programs, handing out mugs as guests left the event, working at confectioner stands, trash pick-up, and clean-up/tear-down.

The guys collectively contributed 42 volunteer hours to the event and while the worked they also were permitted breaks to enjoy the chocolate. They certainly took advantage of those breaks. The boys that participated were:

Michael Allen, Ted Brandes, Paul Coleman, Chas Evans, Dan Fisher, Jason Harfmann, Rees Judge, Jack Lippert, Artie Rowell, Justin Shirk, Matt Snell, Tyler Thompson, Kyle Wolfe, andT. J. Zimmerman.

Easter Egg Hunt

On Sunday, March 16^th, 4 players helped with the 72nd annual Capitol Easter Egg Hunt that was sponsored by the Volunteers of America. They helped with set up which included carrying boxes, setting up tables, sorting books into age group, filling candy bags, roping off specified areas, hiding eggs, hanging signs and putting up the inflatable bunny -- this was Tony Rozzi's favorite part. Once the event started, they boys helped to ensure that everyone was in the right age group and that everything went smoothly. At the end of the, event they handed out the candy bags and books. They also helped with tear down and clean up.

The boys did a good job and they all said that it was fun. The Volunteers of America fed them donuts, pizza, and Easter candy. The boys that participated were:

Lee Reynolds, Tony Rozzi, Justin Shirk, and Tyler Thompson

Many thanks to Jan and Dave Thompson who coordinated the logistics for this event and who also volunteered their time. Sarah Shirk demonstrated that volunteering isn't just for football players and their parents. Siblings can contribute too.

Coaching Youth Flag Football

Starting on January 20^th and ending on March 9^th, 6 of our players volunteered to coach flag football on Sundays at Sports City. The league was for local 6^th – 8^th graders. These guys collectively contributed 48 volunteer hours and enjoyed working with the younger players. The boys that participated were:

Ricky Cirilo, Derek Day, Dan Fisher, Marcus Fuller, Tom Norman, and Kyle Wolfe

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www.possibilityplace.org

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