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For two weeks in June 2014, the eyes of the golf world focused on the Village of Pinehurst in North Carolina, where Donald Ross’ famed Course No. 2 hosted the unprecedented back-to-back U.S. Open and U.S. Women’s Open.

One week after Martin Kaymer earned a resounding eight-stroke victory in the U.S. Open, Michelle Wie captured her first major championship by holding off a hard-charging Stacy Lewis in the final round. Wie rebounded from a double bogey on the 70th hole with a 25-foot birdie putt on the 71st to secure her two-stroke victory. Her meticulous preparation for the championship included studying yardage books she borrowed from friends Keegan Bradley and Rickie Fowler. For Wie, a career marked with so much promise and potential at a young age was fulfilled with a major championship breakthrough at the U.S. Women’s Open.

Just as Michelle made her entry at a young age, eleven-year-old Lucy Li is the youngest qualifier in U.S. Women’s Open history. The California native began playing golf at age 7 and in April 2014 won the Girls age 10-11 division in the inaugural Drive, Chip & Putt Championship.

At Pinehurst No. 2, Li shot consecutive 78s and missed the 36-hole cut, but she impressed fans and fellow competitors alike with her skill and poise. She wore this American flag-patterned shirt during the first round. Li remained at Pinehurst for the weekend, walking with the final grouping as a spectator.

 

On Display are artifacts of Michelle Wie, 2014 U.S. Women’s Open

Golf shoes manufactured by Nike

Yardage book printed by Tour Sherpa, Inc.

Scorecard printed for the United States Golf Association

Shirt worn by Lucy Li, 2014 U.S. Women’s Open

Manufactured by Tween Brands, Pataskala, Ohio

LUBBOCK, Texas — The National College Baseball Hall of Fame announced today the cre­ation of its newest award, designed to honor the accomplishments of college baseball players who went on to achieve greatness off the diamond.

“There are many college baseball players who enjoyed tremendous professional careers far re­moved from the baseball diamond,” said Mike Gustafson, president and CEO of the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. “Many of these men credit their involvement in the game for some of their later successes. We are proud to honor their accomplishments in this way.”

The award will be named after its inaugural recipient, George H.W. Bush, who after playing for Yale from 1946 to 1948 went on to be elected the 41st President of the United States. It will for­mally be called the George H.W. Bush Distinguished Alumnus Award.

To be eligible for the award, an individual must have earned a varsity letter in intercollegiate base­ball competition.

Bush, called “Poppy” by his teammates, played first base for the Yale teams that played in the first two College World Series. He also served as the team captain for the 1948 squad.

“President Bush is truly an excellent example of what this award is designed to embody, and we are thrilled to present the first award to him and to have it bear his name going forward,” Gustafson said.

The award will be presented annually at a fall banquet in the recipient’s hometown. The recipi­ents also will receive a bronze trophy, designed by Garland Weeks, depicting the Yale hat worn by Bush and the Rawlings George McQuinn “Claw” first baseman’s mitt used during his Yale career. He famously kept the glove in his desk drawer during his time in the Oval Office.

The inaugural award will be presented on Nov. 13 at Union Station at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Tables of 10 for the event start at $5,000 and are on sale now. George P. Bush will accept on behalf of the former president.

The National College Baseball Hall of Fame, based in Lubbock, Texas, is a non-profit organization dedicated to recognizing and preserving the history of college baseball. In addition to the annual induction of the Hall of Fame class, the organization presents numerous awards to current college baseball players, coaches and umpires, including the Brooks Wallace Shortstop of the Year Award and the National Pitcher of the Year Award, during its annual Night of Champions event. The or­ganization was founded in 2004, and the first Hall of Fame class was inducted in 2006. Currently, a capital campaign is underway to raise the $13 million needed to construct the George H.W. Bush National College Baseball Hall of Fame building and create an endowment.

For more information on the George H.W. Bush Distinguished Alumnus Award or to purchase tables for the inaugural presentation, contact Mike Gustafson at [email protected] or call (806) 749-2233.

Oct 29, 2014 – Halloween Family Night

On the spooky night of October 29th, join that Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum in some fun Halloween games and thrills. All ages welcome.

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Family rate of $10 for up to 6 individuals.

Costumes welcome!

URL: http://ashfm.ca/events/overview/upcoming/240-halloween-family-night

December 5, 2014 – Canada Cup Curling Bus Trip

It’s that time of year again and the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is setting up another curling bus trip. Join us on Friday December 5th as we head to Camrose for the 2014 Canada Cup curling event.

Tickets are $100 per person – includes 2 draws and bus fare. Tickets can be purchase at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, or by contacting the office at 403-341-8614.

Spend the day with friends, family, coworkers or entertain your clients. Get your seat today, before they are all gone.

URL: http://ashfm.ca/events/overview/upcoming/238-2014-canada-cup-bus-trip

January 31, 2015 – Nomination Deadline

It may seem like a while away, but the deadline for the Nomination Packages is quickly approaching.  Please have completed packages to the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame & Museum by 4pm on January 31st.  If you have any questions about your package, please feel free to contact the museum at any time.  403-341-8614 or email Debbie Brigley at [email protected]

LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – On Saturday, Sept. 27, the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, located in the Olympic Center, on Main Street, Lake Placid, N.Y., will open its doors free of charge, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 10th annual Museum Day Live!  A nationwide event, Museum Day Live! offers free admission to visitors presenting a Museum Day Live! ticket at a participating museum or cultural institution.

This event gives museums across all 50 states the opportunity to emulate the admission policy of the Smithsonian museums in Washington D.C.  Last year’s event drew over 400,000 participants and this year’s event expects record-high participation.

Also, available for viewing at the Lake Placid Olympic Museum, on the Sept. 27, is a new temporary exhibit, entitled the Olympic Prison. The Olympic Prison is a look inside the Olympic Village used during the 1980 Winter Olympic Games. Also known as the Athlete’s Village, the complex was built with the forethought that it would be converted into a federal correctional facility after the Games. Once the temporary home for the finest athletes in the world, it now houses federal inmates from around the country as Federal Correctional Institution Ray Brook, N.Y. Museum visitors can view building layouts, athlete photographs and have their mug shot taken.

Museum Manager Alison Haas is very enthusiastic about the new exhibit and the chance for people to enjoy the museum free of charge.  “This is a great opportunity to join other museums across the country and offer free admission.  It gives everyone the chance to see our latest exhibit, The Olympic Prison and items from Sochi 2014 that have been recently added to our collection.”

The Museum Day Live! ticket will be available to download at Smithsonian.com/museumdaylive.  Visitors who present the Museum Day Live! ticket will gain free entrance for two at participating venues for one day only.  One ticket is permitted per household, per email address.  For more information about Museum Day Live! 2014 and a list of participating museums and cultural institutions, please visit:  Smithsonian.com/museumday/venues.

The Lake Placid Olympic Museum is located at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York.  It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  For more information, call 518-302-5326.

 

From left: Doug Cunningham, Calvin Smith, Fred McNair (representing Steve McNair), Richard Williams, Deuce McAllister, Ruthie Bolton

-Former Ole Miss and NFL running back and kick returner Doug Cunningham

-Calvin Smith of Bolton, formerly the world’s fastest human

-The late, great quarterback Steve McNair, of Mount Olive, Alcorn State and NFL fame;;

-Richard Williams, the coach who guided Mississippi State to the Final Four in 1996.

-Ole Miss and New Orleans Saints standout Deuce McAllister of Ludlow;

-Two-time Olympic basketball gold medalist and WNBA star Ruthie Bolton of McLain

About the USGA:

The United States of Golf Association (USGA) promotes and conserves the true spirit of the game of golf as embodied in its ancient and honorable traditions. It acts in the best interests of the game for the continued enjoyment of those who love and play it.

 

The USGA serves the game most visibly through the conduct of America’s national championships, including the U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open, U.S. Senior Open and 10 amateur championships. Together with The R&A, the Association provides governance for the game worldwide, jointly administering the Rules of Golf, establishing equipment standards, and formulating the Rules of Amateur Status. The Association also maintains the USGA Handicap and Course Rating Systems, develops and promotes sustainable golf course management practices, and celebrates the history of the game.

 

The USGA’s Library, an integral part of the USGA Museum’s function, is one of the premier sports archives in the world. In addition to being a central repository for documents that chronicle the history of the game, the Library serves as a resource to USGA staff, media, writers, filmmakers, researchers and scholars, avid golfers, USGA Member Clubs, allied associations and many others around the globe.

 

 

Library and Archive Collections:

There are more than 76,000 items catalogued in the Library’s archives with an annual growth rate of approximately 10%. Included in these collections are books, periodicals, letters, documents and personal papers of writers, golfers, allied institutions and significant figures in the sport, as well as USGA institutional historical records.

 

Location:

Far Hills, NJ

Position Summary:

This position is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for an experienced hands-on library professional to oversee one of the world’s premier sports libraries. The Special Collections Librarian will work with the Museum Director to develop, supervise and execute the tactical plans that will to ensure the USGA’s Library remains the leading golf research center in the world.

 

The Librarian will use best archival practices to process the collections; support researchers; catalog books, periodicals, and other written materials on a day-to-day basis; identify materials needing repair and conservation; ensure use of proper preservation techniques; help prepare information and collections for USGA content; and perform any other function necessary to the Library’s operation. This will include developing, documenting, prioritizing and administering procedures, policies and guidelines for the use of materials in the Library.

 

The Special Collections Librarian will also maintain a database of all archived material within the Library and propose changes and updates as appropriate to the existing system. This position will have formal training and an understanding of current best-practices in Library Science and knowledge of digital technologies and resources. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable about the acquisition and preservation of digital records and will be asked to develop and implement a comprehensive digital collections plan for the Library.

 

What You Can Expect

  • Execute day-to-day library functions related to acquisitions (print and digital), cataloguing, preservation, minor conservation and directing Assistant Librarian, consultants and vendors
  • Responsible for acquisitions, cataloging, preservation and maintenance, reference requests, records management, technology, digitization, security and coordination with internal and external users
  • Manages the Library’s tactical planning, archival practices, outreach and collaboration with other research institutions
  • Oversees  a librarian setting daily responsibilities, determining project priorities, tracking critical metrics and implementing tactical planning
  • Develops and implements a Digital Collection Management program that addresses emerging trends and technologies in special libraries
  • Represents the Library regarding policy and budget proposals
  • Monitors, analyzes, evaluates and communicates staffing, space, equipment and fiscal needs of the Library
  • Establishes policies and procedures for new acquisitions and oversees the collection of original historical documents and reference material
  • Determines needs for collection management system and supervises implementation in collaboration with technical staff
  • Develops and carries out best-practices, policies and procedures for the Library
  • Determines the research value of documents or library materials offered to the Library (in collaboration with the Director, Assistant Director and Senior Curator/Historian) and assesses donation of materials that fits the mission of the USGA Library as defined by the collections development plan.
  • Works with donors to secure materials
  • Trains/instructs USGA staff in library search and database techniques
  • Oversees interns, specialty vendors/consultants and volunteers based on the needs of the Library
  • Directs entire USGA staff to engage in proactive documentation on Association records
  • Attends local, national and international professional meetings and establishes and maintains relationships with other institutions
  • Represents the USGA Museum and Association to the general public and to the scholarly community at large
  • Additional duties assigned as needed

 

What You Bring to the USGA

 

  • Master’s degree in Library Science, Archival Management or related field is required.
  • 3-5 years professional library and/or archival experience with increasing levels of supervisory responsibility and operational decision making in a corporate, museum or special collections library
  • Strong planning and communication skills
  • Expert knowledge of archival principles and practices
  • Knowledge of golf and golf history is highly desirable
  • Knowledge of preservation and conservation standards for library and archival collections
  • Experience in information technology applications in a Special Collections environment, including digitization technologies, collection management systems and digital asset management systems
  • Experience in the preparation of finding aids and other discovery tools

 

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

  • Detail-oriented with ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects concurrently
  • Skill in managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Highly motivated individual who enjoys a high level of responsibility and accountability
  • Outstanding analytical, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills and interpersonal skills
  • Outstanding team orientation, flexibility, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to interact with Museum colleagues, donors, the general public, academics, students, scholars, historians and writers
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to lift 40 pounds unassisted

 

To Apply:

 

 

Please click the following link Special Collections Librarian

  

The United States Golf Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer

South Williamsport, Pa. (August 14, 2014) – Nationally-celebrated pop artist Charles Fazzino, has created officially licensed works of art for 14 NFL Super Bowls, 11 MLB All-Star Games, and many other major sporting and cultural events. His creation – in celebration of the 75th Anniversary of Little League® was unveiled at the World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Museum and Official Store Viewing Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 16. The artwork was installed and is on permanent display at the World of Little League in the World Series Gallery presented by Easton Foundations.

Through the support of the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania (FCFP), Mr. Fazzino held a series of educational workshops for students and teachers from Lycoming and Sullivan County school districts in Pennsylvania to work on the official artwork for the 75th Anniversary of Little League in February 2014.

The visit also kicked off the work of fifth grade classes in Lycoming and Sullivan Counties to create their own Pop Art Project, and an art contest for the high school students in the same school districts. The artwork created this past school year is currently on display with Mr. Fazzino’s work for the exhibit Collective Pop at The Gallery at Penn College on the campus of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. The exhibit was on display through Aug. 24, with a special “Meet the Artist Reception” on Monday, Aug. 18.

Mr. Fazzino also participated in the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Aug. 16, 7 p.m. Little League Baseball World Series game at Lamade Stadium with the fifth graders who helped him construct the Official Artwork of the 75th Anniversary of Little League. Mr. Fazzino signed commemorative posters on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday Aug. 17 from 1-2 p.m. in the World of Little League Official Store and from 4-5 p.m. in the Stadium Store.

More information on the project can be found here: http://www.littleleaguebiglegacy.com/page59601.aspx

About Little League®

Little League® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. In 2014, Little League is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of developing major league people. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, or follow the Little League on Facebook (facebook.com/LittleLeague) or Twitter (twitter.com/LittleLeague). Celebrate Little League’s 75th Anniversary online at LittleLeagueBigLegacy.com, official hashtag: #LittleLeague75. Follow all of the action from the nine Little League World Series at llbws.org or on Facebook and Twitter at hashtag: #LLWS.

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (August 8, 2014) – Joining Little League® at the age of eight and playing until he was 15, Mike Mussina pitched his first game ever for the Johnny Z’s Restaurant team in the Montoursville (Pa.) Little League (MLL) at the age of 10. From that fateful day, he embarked on a baseball career that took him from the blue and gold of the Montoursville High School Warriors, to the Cardinal Red of Stanford University, to Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees.

At the 68th Little League Baseball® World Series in Williamsport, Little League’s celebration of its 75th Anniversary will commence as Mr. Mussina’s accomplishments on and off the baseball field will be recognized when he is enshrined in the World of Little League: Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum’s Hall of Excellence. The enshrinement ceremony is set to be held before the World Championship game, scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 24. Mr. Mussina will be the 48th person to be enshrined in the Little League Hall of Excellence.

“My dad was my Little League coach when I was 11 and 12,” said Mr. Mussina of his father, Malcolm. “He took me out to the backyard and played catch with me, and taught me the little things about baseball (and life) that over time became part of who I am.”

While his career took him to the highest level of baseball, Little League has always been near to Mr. Mussina’s heart. In 2001, he was elected to the Little League International Board of Directors. His is in his sixth year as a Little League coach and his 17th as an MLL volunteer Board member.

“Many people helped mentor me as a player and have helped shape me as a coach. I’ve learned intensity, compassion and how to deal with players in a lot of different ways,” said Mr. Mussina. “There are pieces of my father; my high school baseball coach, Carter Giles: my coaches at Stanford, Mark Marquess and Tim Dutton; and Joe Torre and many others … over the years, I’ve learned a little bit of something from all of them.”

Consistency, tenacity and durability were staples of Mr. Mussina’s MLB career. As a member of the Little League International Board of Directors, his experience and unique insight have been valuable to discussions at the highest levels of the organization.

Among the decisions made during his tenure on the Board was the significant shift in Little League rules governing pitcher eligibility. The conversion to the Little League Baseball Pitch Count and development of the regulations came with Mr. Mussina’s direct input, along with fellow Little League Board of Directors member, and premier expert on sports injuries, Dr. James Andrews and his colleague, Dr. Glenn Fleisig. Since 2007, when the regulations were implemented, Mr. Mussina has had the opportunity to experience the positive impact first-hand, both as a coach and parent.

“Keeping players healthy and safe is so important, especially in Little League,” said Mr. Mussina. “As a pitcher, parent, and coach, the Little League Pitch Count Regulations are the best way to protect young pitchers and promote arm safety in youth baseball.”

Retiring from the Yankees in 2008, Mr. Mussina, then 39, hung up his uniform after posting a 20-win season (20-8). For his career with the Orioles and Yankees, he won at least 11 games in 17 consecutive seasons (an American League record) and recorded a career .638 winning percentage. Among pitchers, he ranks 33rd in all-time wins (270), 33rd in games started (535), 66th in innings pitched (3,562.2), and 19th in strikeouts (2,813). A five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, Mike’s consistency resulted in six top-five finishes in the voting for the American League’s Cy Young Award. Mr. Mussina graduated from Stanford University in 1991 with a degree in economics, while competing for the Cardinal baseball team.

“In baseball – and all sports – you learn stuff that you don’t know you’re going to use in life,” said Mr. Mussina. “As a coach and a parent, I want children to take the best parts of whatever situation and pass those lessons onto the next generation. If my players and my own kids are able to do that, I’ll be very proud.”

Established in 1988, enshrinement in the World of Little League Hall of Excellence is an annual honor bestowed on a Little League graduate (or graduates) who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in their chosen profession and exemplify the values learned as children in Little League Baseball or Softball. For more information and a complete list of Hall of Excellence enshrinees, visit LittleLeagueMuseum.org.

About Little League®

Little League® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. In 2014, Little League is celebrating its 75th Anniversary of developing major league people. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, or follow the Little League on Facebook (facebook.com/LittleLeague) or Twitter (twitter.com/LittleLeague). Celebrate Little League’s 75th Anniversary online at LittleLeagueBigLegacy.com, official hashtag: #LittleLeague75. Follow all of the action from the nine Little League World Series at llbws.org or on Facebook and Twitter at hashtag: #LLWS.