Contrary to popular belief; I truly have a heart after all. And you know what, the Tri City Americans do lots of good. Really, they show up the Chiefs any day when it comes to charity and work in the community. Take for instance this story. And an excerpt;
For the bowling, a player is assigned with booster members and Tyler Schmidt was the first assigned to Jessi’s lane. He was friendly and encouraging to her, which was appreciated.
Zach Yuen was next and he was also friendly and encouraging and sweet with Jessi.
Adam Hughesman was the third player and he was simply AMAZING with her!!! He cheered her every ball. Every time she was heading back after her turn was over, he would tell her her score from that frame, along with some praise or encouragement.
About her sixth or seventh frame she got a strike. He stood up and led the cheering section and had everyone around cheering with enthusiastic high fives all around.
It is so hard to catch Jessi smiling (I’ve tried many times) but her smile had been building with Adam’s support and encouragement, and I caught her just all lit up.
I know from numerous conversations with Hammer, that the Ams are dedicated to giving back to their community and it makes them not only a stronger team but a stronger organization. Sure the Chiefs will do a few things here or there; bagging groceries and delivering teddy bears. But I know of other clubs that really value volunteerism, with some players logging 100 hours of community services a month.
The ball is in your court, Chiefs. Step it up.
EDIT: Sticktap to Chris for sliding the link my way. I was terrible and forgot to thank him.
5 responses so far ↓
playingwpoise // November 13, 2009 at 2:39 pm
They don’t care. That’s pretty much the story over there. Send the organization an email about it and they will tell you a different story, use pieces of your email, word for word when they give Tyler Johnson the humanitarian award and thank you for your continued support of your Spokane Chiefs.
As I team, I know they have the ability to do more, but our PR department stinks.
GO CHIEFS GO DO MORE COMMINITY SERVICE!
SinBinRegular // November 13, 2009 at 3:22 pm
Well, according to popular belief I apparently don’t have a heart. That article in no way endeared me to the Ams, might’ve even had the opposite effect. BUT! I definitely agree it would be nice of the Chiefs to become more involved with the community. And PlayingWithPoise hit the nail on the head with “our PR department stinks”. Our boys would probably willingly do more, but there’s no direction from the staff
Chris // November 13, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Where the fuck is my hat tip?! Low blow Wrap, low blow…
"Dave Schultz" // November 13, 2009 at 6:09 pm
awww, my boys rule. The AMS totally do a ton of stuff in the community.
it’s likely the Chiefs do a lot in Spokane, but if your front office isn’t letting people know about it, it’s not doing anyone much good (I mean, besides the actual charity work).
Nostache16 // November 14, 2009 at 11:19 am
It is true unless you are part of the booster club or a billet you really don’t hear about it here.
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