Clark Sports Center Seeking

Fetterman Award Nominees

COOPERSTOWN – The Clark Sports Center is seeking nominations for the annual Fetterman Award, given in memory of Patrick C. Fetterman, long time associate director of the Arthur Corning Clark Gymnasium/Clark Sports Center.

Recipients are honored for their dedication to serving local youth, especially in the area of athletics.  The Clark Sports Center will make a presentation of this award at a special gathering of friends, family and members of the community.

A trophy sculpted by Fred Blatt, local artist, is on display in the trophy case and each year the recipient’s name is added to the engraved plate on the trophy.  The recipient also receives a plaque to keep.  The intent is to honor a community member with a show of genuine appreciation by the Clark Family/Foundation/Sports Center for all he/she has done for youth and athletics.

If you know somebody who you feel has the qualities listed below and would be a good candidate for this award, please send a letter naming this candidate and reasons why you feel he/she is deserving of this award to the following address:

Brenda Wedderspoon-Gray

                  Clark Sports Center

                  P.O. Box 850

                  Cooperstown, NY 13326

Letters may be dropped off to Brenda at the sports center or emailed: wedderspoongrayb@clarksportscenter.com

Recipient Qualifications:

*must be involved with local youth in the area of athletics

*caring, compassionate, kind

*honest, fair, ethical

*unselfish motives, good-hearted

*shows good sportsmanship, patience, sense of humor

*teaches through example

*well liked and respected by children and adults

*enjoys what he/she is doing

*is truly interested in helping children with a positive experience

*has direct contact with children, but in their involvement may help with fund-raisers, etc.

*may be a coach, ref/umpire, organizer

*is an excellent role model

Please have all nominations in to Brenda by Wednesday, Sept. 23.