AFA Newsletter December 11, 2010

 

AFA Newsletter December 11, 2010 In This Issue: •   2011 AFA Team & League Membership Campaign •   Regarding National Bowl Games •   AFA Membership Programs •   Sponsor: Ambit Energy •   AFA Member News Clips •   Join Us On Facebook 2011 AFA Team & League Membership Campaign Now is the time to renew your AFA Team and League Memberships for 2011. MEMBER TEAMS RECEIVE: -Opportunity to participate in the AFA's 2 Million Dollar General Liability Insurance Program; leagues receive insurance for league administrators with 100% team membership -Ambit Energy League Fund Raiser (NY, IL, TX, MD) -Team Funding Grant Opportunities via Prosper -Access to discount pricing on official Wilson NFL 'blem' Footballs -Team listing on AFA's website membership directory -Players from member leagues qualify for All American status and Gold Ball Awards -Personalized Gift Certificates that can be used for your fund raising raffles -Membership Certificates and Membership Cards -National and targeted press releases via the AFA's Press Release Engine® -Access To Your Own Stats Portal via Webgamestats -Quarterly Newsletter promoting AFA newsmakers -Product sampling opportunities from Active Advantage -Access to AFA membership logo products and the opportunity to sell your own products -Leagues with 100% membership receive AFA banners with team names and AFA logo -Opportunity to take advantage of legal service plans, lease loan reimbursement programs, medical and auto insurance plans -Raffle Fund Raiser Certificates for leagues with 100% team membership -Access to AFA sponsors, sponsorship programs and fund raising opportunities -Opportunity to submit nominees to AFA's Semi Pro Football Hall of Fame -Access to Merchant Services Accounts 2011 AFA Team & League Membership Application (click here) AFA Membership Programs 2011 AFA Alumni Club Membership - Are You A Card Carrying Member? For the next 6 months, AFA Alumni Club Membership is basically free. Upon completing the mail in application, you will receive a $25 gift certificate as part of your membership package. AFA Membership is open to anyone and everyone that, at one time or another, had been (or still is) involved with a semi-pro team and/or league. Congratulations to Tony Iliano, Lawrence Haynes III, Mickey Morris and Bill Callahan for being the 1st to join for 2011. The AFA Semi-Pro Football Alumni Club is co-sponsored by the AFA National Association and the Members of the AFA Hall of Fame Alumni. If you are interested in a 2011 membership application, just click: http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/afa-alumni-application.html 2011 AFA Team & League Membership Membership applications are now being accepted for the 2011 season. The annual membership fee to join the AFA is $100 "per team" which provides a benefit package that is easily 10x this fee. Congratulations to the Southern California Strikeforce and the Anclote Pirates Football Club Inc. for being the 1st team signups for 2011. Team membership applications can be downloaded by clicking: http://www.americanfootballassn.com/resources/team-membership-application.html Hurray, limited number of AFA Hats, T-Shirts and Souvenier Glasses are available; just send an email to amerfoot@aol.com if interested. FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS NEWSLETTER TO A FRIEND (click link at bottom of newsletter) Subscribe To Our Newsletter (click here) AFA Member News Clips Frank "Buzz" Grady It is with deep regrets, sorrow and sympathy that I inform you that Frank "Buzz" Grady, Elmhurst Traveler Football Alumnus and AFA Hall of Fame, Class of 2009, passed away on Thanksgiving Day, November 25,2010 in Englewood, Florida. He was 78 years old. Buzz was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in late June of this year. Deborah, Buzz's wife, will be holding a memorial service for Buzz sometime in the near future. As soon as I get the specific information from Debbie I will pass it on. Cards of Sympathy can be sent to: Deborah Sirpilla 528 Dover Drive S Englewood, Florida 34223 942-475-6609 sirpillagrady@verizon.net Sports Legacy Institute The mission of the Sports Legacy Institute is to advance the study, treatment and prevention of the effects of brain trauma in athletes and other at-risk groups. SLI was founded in 2007 to "Solve the Sports Concussion Crisis," and in 2009, SLI launched programs to also serve our military veterans. SLI is primarily focused on the study of the degenerative brain disease Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, a condition caused by repetitive concussive and sub-concussive brain injuries. http://www.sportslegacy.org./ Simple "Dee"lightful Cookies Logo/Character/Photo Cookies PERSONALIZATION IS FREE! Choose your favorite sports team or school logo. Select a character.or Email us your picture (subject to approval) Just click http://smilebox.com/playEmail/4d6a41784d7a59794d546b3d0d0a&sb=1 ArmyTimes.com By Jon R. Anderson - Staff writer They don't play for money or to the roar of big crowds. But for a growing number of military gridiron gladiators, the rise of semi-pro football is offering a second chance to play the game they love. And maybe, just maybe, some will have a shot at real glory. Meanwhile, old interservice rivalries are finding new life in unlikely places. http://www.armytimes.com/offduty/sports/military-troops-playing-semi-pro-football-092010/ Roberson is the new energetic hub of community based sports activity. Check out Champions!, a celebration of Binghamton, New York's rich sports history. This exhibit will be on display for the next 12 months. The Empire Football League's TC Jets are prominently featured in this exhibit along with a continuous running video of the Albany Mallers vs. Jets 1997 EFL Championship. Next time you're in Binghamton, stop by to visit Roberson Museum's CHAMPIONS Exhibit. Click to view pictures http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=165641&id=620802414&l=0c88ae1011 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ + Semi-pro Football HQ Scoreboard + http://www.semiprofootball.org/ + http://www.adultamateurfootball.org/ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ New features at http://www.semiprofootball.org/ . In the upper right hand corner of our home page is a "Search this Site" button with which you can search 12.5 years of information accumulated for player names, coaches, teams, leagues, etc. Additionally, you can now view 2010 league champions from the 79 semi-pro football leagues across the USA. Copyright (c) 1998-2009, Joe Hulsebus +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Semi Pro Football Newsfeed Regarding National Bowl Games We have had a number of teams call us regarding the January Bowl Game series and confusion regarding the AFA's involvement. FOR THE RECORD, NONE OF THESE CONTESTS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THE AFA. Unfortunately, despite previous communications from the Family of the late Ron Real stating their position, the distraction of organizations/individuals attempting to use the name of Ron Real for a trophy/championship game continues. This is not only sickening and but also extremely disrespectful! NO means NO ! We will continue to distance ourselves from organizations that characterize themselves as associates of the American Football Association………American Football News Today, the Ron Real Trophy, the Minor Pro Hall of Fame, Minor League Football News Hall of Fame, etc. The AFA Board of Directors and family of the late Ron Real once again state that these groups/initiatives are unauthorized and have nothing to do with the AFA, the AFA Semi-pro Football Hall of Fame or the AFA's American Football News™ created by the late Ron Real, founder of the AFA. American Football Association Website Sponsor: Ambit Energy Want to change energy providers? We can brighten up your day. Find out how much money we can save you on your energy rates. Sign up now...... http://www.joinambit.com/(S(trsubyvvcai1orybha5n3xvr))/signUp.aspx Earn Free Energy! Join Us On Facebook Keep up with the latest news and network with your friends................. AFA Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/?act=48045219#!/pages/American-Football-Association/114127768612305 AFA Hall of Fame Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/manage/?act=48045219#!/pages/American-Football-Association-Semi-Pro-Hall-of-Fame-Alumni-Assn/262774589608 Become a fan of the AFA's Facebook group (click here) About the American Football Association: The American Football Association is a national 501(c) (3) non-profit, tax exempt corporation in its 30th year of operation and is dedicated to the advancement of adult (semi-pro) football from coast-to-coast. Our slogan is Semi Pro & Proud®. We are not affiliated with any other national semi-pro/minor league organization (Minor League Football News, American Football News Today, American Football Hall of Fame, Minor Pro Hall of Fame, etc). The AFA, Hall of Fame, American Football News™ and AFA logo design are registered trademarks of the American Football Association. All other AFA-related trademarks are trademarks of the American Football Association.  American Football Association

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