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STEAK N’ BURGER DINNER HISTORY...
The concept for the dinner was effortless: bring together the kids served by, what was formerly, the Boys Club and the people that gave their time, energy and resources to the organization. It was a simple plan with a twist - to have the adults eat hamburgers while the youth dined on steaks! Thus, the Annual Steak n’ Burger was born in 1972.
Some folks were skeptical when J. W. “Bill” Brakebill of Memphis proposed a fund raising idea where adults paid money to eat hamburgers. However, that first event helped to balance the organization’s budget and kept doors open for the children in the city.
The Annual Steak n’ Burger was so successful that it began to attract notoriety from other Clubs across the nation. The idea caught on quickly and many Clubs today have adopted the fund raiser.
Generous supporters like you recognize that the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis (BGCM) is a tangible investment by purchasing burgers...tens of thousands of them. Over the past 38 years this event has raised more than $5.8 million, helping to support over 5,000 youth annually in Memphis.
Some businesses start with a groundbreaking ceremony. Forty years ago, ours started with a groundbreaking idea.
SUCCESS STARTS EARLY.
Ellen Grimes & Kim Moore would like to recognize all of the Program, Athletic, & Education Directors of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis.
Ryan Adams Sycamore View Branch
Duane Carter Buckman Branch
Steven Davis Hickory Hill Branch
Paula Guyton Downtown Porter Branch
Kendra Moore Samelson Branch
Ron Nelson Sycamore View Branch
Tandra Cunningham Buckman Branch
Michelle Simmons Goodwill Branch
Thank you for dedicating your lives to ensuring a successful future for our kids.
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS HISTORY...
In September of 1955, at the home of John (Buddy) Thomason, a suggestion to work with juvenile delinquents opened the door of opportunity to thousands of young people. The 20-30 Club offered a space for young men to learn and grow and received its charter as a local chapter in February of 1956. As funds depleted, the 20-30 Club at Calvary was forced to close its doors in June of 1958. The group of men that had worked so hard to bring enrichment to the lives of many concurred that the job of youth guidance was one for professionals.
In 1958, the group severed its ties with the 20-30 after a close vote and decided to go local. A committee was appointed to pick a new name for the group and they decided upon The Phoenix. The name evolved from the mythological Phoenix bird which, after being destroyed, arose again from its own ashes - thus The Phoenix, Inc. was born.
The group chose to invest in a nationally recognized organization, the Boys Club of America (BGCA), and set out to raise the necessary funds to establish the first Boys Club in Memphis. In need of a strong foundation and Board of Directors, young men were invited to join when they could meet two basic requirements: (1.) A sincere interest in furthering the goals of the Club, and (2.) Potential for future leadership in the community.
With funds in hand and guidance from BGCA, The Phoenix set out to secure a facility and an Executive Director. In April of 1962, The Phoenix opened the first Memphis Boys Club. An outstanding, active citizen Board of Directors was recruited by The Phoenix and given the responsibility of operating the Club. The Phoenix pledged to raise $10,000 per year to help operate the facility. The principal source of operating funds was then secured from Shelby United Neighbors - a predecessor of the United Way of Greater Memphis.
In April of 1967, the Goodwill Boys Club was opened at 903 Walker Avenue, serving the Lemoyne Gardens area. Two years later, the Dixie Homes Goodwill Boys Club opened its doors. In 1969, the Boys Club assumed a lease from the U.S. Corps of Engineers for a 153-acre camp located on Sardis Lake in Mississippi. Camp Phoenix began operations and is now accredited by the American Camping Association; serving approximately 800 boys & girls each Summer. In 1973, the Boys Clubs of Memphis took an option on the St. Anthony building at 1100 Vollintine and in the fall of 1973 began equipping the building as the fourth Boys Club. It now stands as the John Dustin Buckman Boys & Girls Club. Between 1978-1979, the Ira Samelson, Jr. Boys Club opened in an abandoned YMCA building at 894 Isabelle. This Club replaced the Barksdale Club, and the facility located at Barksdale became the Central Office for the organization. The Boys Club of Memphis initiated a Capital/Endowment Drive in 1987 to create a fifth Boys Club. This effort led to the opening of the Southside Boys Club in the Spring of 1990. The Club was located on the site of the former Lincoln Junior High Gymnasium at 677 Richmond.
1996 became the year of change for the Boy’s Club. The organization followed Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s lead and the Boys Club of Memphis became the “Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis”.
In 2000, the organization embarked on an aggressive Capital/Endowment Campaign to renovate, construct and establish new Clubs and a state of the art Technical Training Center.
In September of 2006, the Hickory Hill Boys & Girls Club opened at 4299 Ross Road. This facility has the most diverse population out of the other five Clubs in the city and had more than 500 members within its first year. Also in 2006, the Technical Training Center was constructed at the old Goodwill Club site. This center is a 24,000 sq. foot facility that houses Culinary Arts classes, Automotive Repair Training, and Logistics & Distribution programs for youth ages 17-21 years. The facility and the programs offered elevated the Memphis organization by making it the only Club in the country that offers the magnitude of services that it provides.
LETTER FROM THE CENTRAL BOARD CHAIR...
Ladies and Gentlemen:
Welcome to our 40th Annual Steak n’ Burger Dinner. We are so proud to share this evening with you and hope that you will leave this event feeling as empowered to do more for our kids as we do.
The Annual Steak n’ Burger Dinner is our largest fund raising event. The concept for this unique event started right here in Memphis and has now been emulated by Boys & Girls Clubs all over the country. This evening gives you the opportunity to see the true value and impact of your generosity. Who better to tell you how much your efforts have positively changed lives than the children of our Boys & Girls Clubs? They are the reason why we are all so passionate and work hard to help continue our mission at making Boys & Girls Clubs the positive place for kids.
We serve over 7,000 youth between the ages of 6-18 years and tonight will introduce you to 120 Club members that consider the Club to be their second home. Your attendance here tonight means so much to us and to the children sitting at your table. Please take the time to talk with them and find out for yourself how important the Club is to them. They are the future of our city and your support will be the foundation which will enable these children to reach their goals and dreams.
Thank you so much for your investment in this organization for sharing this special night with us.
LETTER FROM THE STEAK N’
BURGER CHAIR...
Ladies and Gentlemen:
On behalf of the kids, staff, and volunteers of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis (BGCM), I would like to say thank you! Because of your generous donations and support we are all here celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Steak n’ Burger Dinner.
I can’t explain in words what it means to be the chair of an event like this. It is truly an honor to work with some of the finest leaders in our city who are helping to improve the lives of our kids. As you get to know the kids at your tables (many who face overwhelming challenges on a daily basis) and listen to the speakers tonight, I can only hope this passion we all have for this organization will leave you wanting to become more involved. With our team work we truly are making a difference one life at a time.
I thank you again for all that you do for the kids and hope you have a wonderful evening.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS YOUTH OF THE YEAR...
2011 Youth of the Year: Shannon Wright
Ira Samelson, Jr. Branch
Age: 17 School: Kingsbury High School
GPA: 3.5
Aspirations: “To become a Veterinarian.”
Activities: Keystone & Torch Clubs, ROTC, Volleyball College Plans: Washington University in St. Louis
Desmond LIttle
Goodwill Branch
Age: 17 School: Hamilton High School
GPA: 3.3
Aspirations: “To study Law or Psychology.”
Activities: ENVOY Leadership, Peer Mediation, Debate Team, Art Club College Plans: Duke University
laCreatia Jackson
Bernal E. Smith, Sr. Branch
Age: 16 School: Kirby High School
GPA: 3.6
Aspirations: “To be a Social Worker.”
Activities: Debate Team, Drama, Choir, Big Sister Program College Plans: Kentucky State University
“Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart. Leadership is about inspiration—of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.”
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS YOUTH OF THE YEAR...
Jonathan Golden
John Dustin Buckman Branch
Age: 18 School: Oakhaven High School
GPA: 3.0
Aspirations: “To be a filmaker.”
Activities: National Honor Society College Plans: Tennessee State University
khadijah mason
Sycamore View Branch
Age: 17
School: Memphis Business Academy
GPA: 3.3
Aspirations: “To become a lawyer.”
Activities: Yearbook Staff, Basketball Manager, Assistant at Club College Plans: Abilene Christian University
jarquenez franklin
Downtown Porter Branch
Age: 17
School: Booker T. Washington High School
GPA: 3.0
Aspirations: “To major in Marketing & Sales”
Activities: College Plans: University of Memphis
“If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.”
SOUTHEASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC
IS PROUD TO SERVE AS THE 40TH ANNUAL STEAK N’ BURGER DINNER SPEAKER SPONSOR
SPECIAL THANKS TO TONIGHT’S
SPECIAL GUEST:
COACH NICK SABAN OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
SPECIAL GUEST: COACH NICK SABAN
A man of vision who has a proven record of success, University of Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban has brought to Alabama a commitment to building a total football program. His uncompromising dedication to excellence in every phase of the program has resulted in the school’s 13th national championship and is sure to yield long-term success for the Crimson Tide as evidenced by the improvement in each of his three years at the helm.
A two-time National Coach of the Year, Saban has achieved success as a Head coach and has earned a reputation as an outstanding leader, organizer and motivator. Those qualities have sparked impressive turnarounds at every stop of his career. Saban’s consistent approach and disciplined leadership is a proven recipe for success.
Named the 27th head football coach in University of Alabama history, Saban owns an overall record of 139-67-1 in 16 seasons as a Head Coach, having also led programs at Louisiana State (LSU), Michigan State and Toledo, as well as in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins. At each of his five stops, he has improved the win-loss record in his first year when compared to the previous season.
Saban has compiled a 124-50-1 record as a Head Coach after season three at the University of Alabama. His Alabama team earned a spot in the title game with a resounding 32-13 win over defending National Champion Florida in the SEC Championship Game as the Crimson Tide moved to No. 1 in both major polls. Saban produced the largest win increase from year one to year two in school history as the Tide went from a seven-win team in 2007 to 12 wins in 2008. Alabama swept through the regular season schedule with a 12-0 record, moving to the No. 1 in all of the polls and capturing the SEC Western Division Championship before falling late to Florida in a hard-fought SEC Championship Game.
Saban took over the Alabama program after serving two seasons at the helm of the Miami Dolphins. Saban’s teams showed marked improvement over the unit he inherited. Taking over a team that finished 4-12 in 2004, Saban led the 2005 Dolphins to a 9-7 record, the third-biggest turnaround in the NFL that season and the secondhighest victory turnaround for a Dolphins team in any nonstrike season. Most impressively, the Dolphins finished 2005 on a six-game winning streak, the longest streak in the NFL that season.
Prior to his stint at Miami, Saban’s impact on the Louisana State University program transcended the success on the field. His commitment to building the total football program, placing education first, instilling discipline and responsibility on and off the field transformed the Tigers into a force on the national stage.
EVENT HOST: ERNIE FREEMAN, FOX13
MEMPHIS
Ernie co-hosts Good Morning Memphis. The four time Emmy winner has been with FOX13 since 2004. Ernie was a co-creater of the groundbreaking “Memphis in Black and White,” a comprehensive, ongoing series about race relations in Memphis.
A Michigan State University Alumni, he’s previously worked in Atlanta, Baltimore, and most recently Nashville.
SPEAKER SPONSOR
PRESENTED BY: SOUTHEASTERN ASSET MANAGEMENTSPEAKERS...
Winfield Dunn - 1972
Winfield Dunn is a graduate from the University of Mississippi, The University of Tennessee College of Dentistry, and holds an honorary doctorate of jurisprudence from Southwestern University of Memphis. He is a former governor of Tennessee. Dunn became the first Republican governor elected in Tennessee in 50 years and is known for his statewide kindergarten program and the Department of Economic and Community Development. Winfield is chairman of “Character Counts,” which is a non-profit that advocates character development for adults and children.
Bill Battle - 1973
Mr. Battle founded CLC in 1983. Based in Atlanta, the company is a comprehensive trademark licensing agency specializing in the protection and marketing of collegiate trademarks and brands with an emphasis on maximizing the revenue potential of licensing for its institutions. Mr. Battle came to the business of collegiate licensing after 17 years in college football, first as a player and later as a coach. He played for the University of Alabama under head coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, worked as an assistant coach and was head football coach at the University of Tennessee from 1970 until 1976.
Hank Aaron - 1974
Hank Aaron is known for being one of the most consistent offensive players in baseball history. He played for Milwaukee Braves, Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers. In addition to holding the home run record of 755-hr he also holds the major league record for total bases, extra-base hits, and RBI. Aaron was named Most Valuable Player by the National League in 1957. He won three Gold Gloves for his play in the right field and he was named to a record 24 all-star squads.
Larry Csonka - 1975
Larry Csonka was the All-American fullback at Syracuse University. He was named the Most Valuable Player several times throughout his career in the NFL. Csonka played with the Miami Dolphins’ and led them to three Super Bowl’s while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Csonka is one of the top 20 leading runners in NFL history. He was elected in the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1987.
Bud Wilkinson - 1976
Bud Wilkinson graduated from the University of Minnesota. He started his career as an assistant football coach at the University of Oklahoma and then became the head coach and athletic director. Wilkinson led Oklahoma to the Big Six championship. His team never lost more than one game in during his 10 years of coaching.
Jesse Owens - 1977
Jesse Owens attended Ohio State University where he began participating in track and field. In the Big Ten, he set three world records and tied a fourth in track and field. He also set a world record in the 220-yard dash. During the Olympics in 1936, Owens became the first American in the history of Olympic Track and Field to win four gold medals in a single Olympic Game.
STEAK N’ BURGER SPEAKERS...
Al McGuire - 1978
Al McGuire graduated from St. John’s University in 1951 and played four years of professional basketball with the New York Knicks and the Baltimore Bullets. After several assistant coaching positions, he became the head coach for the Marquette University in 1964. He led his team to win both the NIT (1970) and 1977 NCAA championships. In 1971, McGuire was named Coach of the Year by Associated Press.
Governor Lamar Alexander - 1979
Govenor Lamar Alexander became the 45th governor of Tennessee in 1978. He walked 1,000 miles across Tennessee in his now famous red and black plaid shirt during his campaign. He helped Tennessee become the 3rd largest auto producer and the 1st state to pay teachers more for teaching well. Govenor Alexander graduated from Vanderbilt University and New York University Law School.
Lou Holtz - 1980
Lou Holtz started his coaching career in 1960 at the University of Iowa as an assistant. He was an assistant coach at William & Mary, University of Connecticut, University of South Carolina, and Ohio State during the 1960’s. He became a head coach in 1969 at William & Mary taking them to their only bowl game. Coach Holtz left W&M to coach at NC State before leaving the college ranks for the NFL. In 1977, Coach Holtz became the head coach at the University of Arkansas.
Jerry Clower - 1981
Jerry Clower graduated from Mississippi State University with a degree in Agriculture. He worked for a number of different chemical plants before he became Director of Field Services. His humorous stories improved his sales and he eventually made a comedy album. Clower made appearances at the Grand Ole Opry and traveled widely to tell his tales. He has also published four best-selling books.
James A. Lovell - 1982
James Lovell graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelors Degree in Science in 1952. Lovell continued his education at Ivy League schools. He was selected as an Astronaut by NASA in 1962. He completed his fourth mission as Spacecraft Commander of the Apollo 13 flight and became the first man to journey twice to the moon. He holds the record time in space.
Brooks Robinson - 1983
Brooks Robinson gave a new meaning to Baltimore Orioles baseball. He holds the major league records for most hits, most games, most seasons, most chances, most putouts, most assists, and most double plays for third baseman. Robinson was named the Most Valuable Player several times in Major League Baseball.
PAST STEAK N’ BURGER SPEAKERS...
Lou Brock - 1984
Larcenous Lou Brock helped Southern Louisiana’s baseball team win the NAIA world series championship, which led him to an offer by the Chicago Cubs in 1962. Brock began playing for St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 where broke the National League’s stolen base record. He was the oldest player to steal over 100 bases.
Terry Bradshaw - 1985
Terry Bradshaw graduated from Louisiana Tech. One of the most dominant quarterback of NFL for the Pittsburg Steelers, he led them to 8 AFC Central Championships and 4 Super Bowl titles. He was known for calling his own plays. Bradshaw was named the NFL’s “Most Valuable Player,” by the Associated Press and named All-Pro and All-AFC in 1978.
Danny White - 1986
Danny White is known for setting 8 Dallas Cowboys’ records for completions and touchdown passes. He broke the touchdown passing record in his first year. White took the Cowboys to the playoffs 5 times and won 3 NFC East Titles. He is ranked 4th best in Arena Football history and was inducted into the Arena Football Hall of Fame in 2002.
Frank Broyles - 1987
Frank Broyles graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Industrial Management in 1947. While at Georgia Tech, he was a star quarterback and lettered in baseball and basketball. In 1958, he became the University of Arkansas’ head football coach where he began the process of rebuilding the football team. In 1964, his team won all 11 games and was voted “National Champion” by the Football Writers Association of America. He also won the American Football Coaches Association “Coach of the Year Award” in 1964.
Governor Lamar Alexander - 1988
In 1987, after serving two terms as Governor, Lamar Alexander became the president of the University of Tennessee. During his time as Governor, he helped Tennessee become the 3rd largest auto producing state. Tennessee was also the first state to pay teachers a premium for teaching well. Governor Alexander is a classical and country pianist.
Paul Tudor Jones - 1989
Paul Tudor Jones is the president and founder of Tudor Investment Corp., one of the best known and most successful macro hedge funds. Jones got his start in the trading business on the floor of the former New York Cotton Exchange and has favored the futures markets for his trading strategies. Jones was a director on the FIA board for many years, and has contributed time and energy to charity, most notably through his financial and personal support for the Robin Hood Foundation, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty in New York City.
PAST STEAK N’ BURGER SPEAKERS...
Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier - 1990
Roosevelt Grier attended Penn State University. He started his professional career in football with the New York Giants. Grier then went to play for the Los Angeles Rams, where he became one of the best defensive lineman in football history. He earned Pro Bowl Honors three times. He is now an inspirational speaker, and cofounder of American Neighborhood Enterprises, an organization works to help disadvantaged city dwellers buy homes and receive vocational training.
Reggie White - 1991
Reggie White is known for being one of the best athletes to play defensive end in the National Football League’s history. He was a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year and set a Super Bowl record with three sacks. White has worked diligently in the off-season with inner-city youth and was the associate minister of Inner City Church in Knoxville.
Willie Davis - 1992
Willie Davis graduated from Grambling University and went to the University of Chicago for his master’s degree in business. He played for the Green Bay Packers’ where he made all pro five times, played in six NFL title games, and the first two Super Bowls. He entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1981 for never missing a game over the course of 12 years.
Don Hutson - 1993
Don Hutson graduated from the University of Memphis with a degree in sales. He became #1 salesperson in a national training organization. Hutson has been President of National Speakers Association (NSA) and received the “Cavett Award”. In 1991 he was awarded the International Speakers Hall of Fame Award.
Drew Brown - 1994
Drew Brown graduated from Southern University with a bachelor’s in business administration. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1981 and during his storied career he earned the “Wings of Gold.” His other awards include The Meritorious Service Medal, The Freedom Foundation Medal, and The Congressional Black Caucus Male Achievement Award. Brown is well known for his leadership capabilities and his book, “You Gotta Believe.”
Archie Manning - 1995
Archie Manning attended the University of Mississippi where he was named the “All-American Quarterback,” and is the only Ole Miss Player to have his number retired. Manning was inducted into the National Football Foundation College Hall of Fame. He won the Byron “Whizzer” White Humanitarian Award and the Bart Starr Humanitarian Award. Manning operates the Manning Passing Academy, which is a Summer camp for high school quarterbacks and receivers.
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SPEAKERS...
Henry Franklin Winkler - 1996
Henry Winkler received a Bachelor’s Degree in 1967 from Emerson College, Master of Fine Arts in 1970 from Yale University, and Ph.D. in Hebrew Literature in 1978 from Emerson College. Winkler is a familiar face from the popular 1970’s and 1980’s show “Happy Days” where he played the role of Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli. Currently he is producing and directing television shows and movies.
Dave Winfield - 1997
Dave Winfield was drafted by four different professional teams for three different professional sports out of the University of Minnesota - the San Deigo Padres - MLB, the Atlanta Hawks- NBA, the Utah Stars - NBA, and Minnesota Vikings - NFL. He was known for his cannon arm and played for the six different MLB teams during his career which spanned from 1973-1995. He won the Roberto Clemente Award in 1994 for his humanitarian activities.
Jackie
Joyner-Kersee - 1998
Jackie Joyner-Kersee came from an impoverished East St. Louis neighborhood and rose to stardom as an incredible athlete. She excelled in track and field as well as basketball. JoynerKersee or “Super Woman” held the American record for the long jump. She competed in four different Olympic Games ‘84, ‘88, ‘92, & ‘96). At the Olympics Games, she won a total of three gold, one silver and one bronze medal. She was the first woman to hold the heptathlon world record and it still has not been broken.
Kyle Rote, Jr. - 1999
Kyle Rote, Jr. started playing soccer at 16 years old. At age 21 he became the number one pick of NASL by the Dallas Tornados. Three times he won ABC’s “Super Stars” competition. He was later named as “Greatest Athlete of the Millennium” by ESPN. Kyle Rote, Jr. is known for being the only American born player to ever win professional soccer league championship for the NASL.
Tee Martin - 2000
Tee Martin is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Child and Family Studies. As starting quarterback, Martin led the University of Tennessee to the national Football Championship in 1999. He was an active member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Mobile as he was growing up and credits his Club experience for much of his leadership skills in making life-long decisions.
John Calipari - 2001
John Calipari is a graduate from Clarion State in 1982. He was the Head Basketball Coach for the Memphis Tigers and is among the few who have won 300 or more games in their first 13 years. Calipari has always stressed the importance of education and subsequently the overall graduation rate of his players have improved.
SPEAKERS...
Robin Roberts - 2002
Robin Roberts graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a Bachelor’s Degree in 1983 in Communications. She was the 3rd all-time leading basketball scorer and rebounder. She began her career as a sports director in Atlanta and Nashville radio. In 1990, she joined ESPN as a sport caster and in 1995, she joined ABC News’ “Good Morning America.” She is very well-known for her versatile coverage on prime-time television.
Lee Corso - 2003
Lee Corso, one of college football’s most opinionated and entertaining analysts, is a member of ESPN’s college football team. Corso, in his 17th year with ESPN, serves as game analyst for the ESPN College Football Thursday Night telecasts and as a studio analyst for Game Day. He joined the network after 28 years as a coach at the college and professional levels, including 17 seasons as a head coach. A graduate of Florida State University, Corso earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a Master’s Degree in Administration and Supervision.
Tommy West - 2004
Tommy West, former Clemson head football coach who came to Memphis in 2000 as defensive coordinator. He became the Tigers’ 21st head coach on November 30, 2000. The hiring proved to be very beneficial for the University of Memphis football program as the popular coach has led the Tigers to two consecutive bowl appearances. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Tennessee while playing tight end.
A.C. Wharton - 2005
Mayor A.C. Wharton has been a public servant for more than two decades, starting in 1980 when he was appointed Shelby County Public Defender. Wharton graduated from Tennessee State University and University of Mississippi Law School. He was the first ever African-American professor of law at the University of Mississippi from 1974 until 1999 while in private practice. He was elected Mayor of Shelby County in 2002.
Peyton Manning - 2006
Peyton Manning finished his college career at the University of Tennessee as the most winning quarterback in SEC history. He accumulated 42 NCAA, SEC, and Tennessee records. Peyton was selected by the Indianapolis Colts as the first pick in the 1998 NFL Draft. A six-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time MVP, he has produced totals during his career that rank among the best in NFL history. Peyton established The PeyBack Foundation in 1999 to promote the future success of disadvantaged youth by assisting established programs that provide leadership and growth opportunities for children at risk.
Herman Boone - 2007
Herman Boone is a former football coach at T. C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. His first year as the Head Coach at T.C. Williams High School was subject to controversy due to the court-ordered integration. The integration of the football team was the subject of the film Remember the Titans. Boone was portrayed in the movie by Denzel Washington.
PAST STEAK N’ BURGER
SPEAKERS...
Dominique Dawes - 2008
Dominique Dawes started in gymnastics at the age of six and by the mere age of 10 she was competing. She was placed in the international spotlight in the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain and was the first African-American to ever qualify for the Olympic Games. Dawes is a 3time Olympian and Olympic Gold Medalist. She was inducted into Gymnastics Hall of Fame in 2005 and currently she serves as the President of the Women’s Sports Foundation.
Michael Oher - 2009
Michael Jerome Oher is an American football offensive tackle for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi for the Ole Miss Rebels. His life prior to college is one of the subjects of Michael Lewis’s 2006 book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game and the subject of the 2009 film The Blind Side.
OJ Mayo - 2010
Ovinton J’Anthony “OJ” Mayo, is an American basketball player that has been playing with the Memphis Grizzlies since July 8, 2008. He played college basketball for the University of Southern California. As an athlete at Huntington High School and North College Hill High School, he was considered by several media outlets to be the best high school basketball player in the United States. He chose to enter the 2008 NBA Draft and was taken third overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves on June 26, 2008. Mayo was a part of the 2008 U.S. Select Team to help get the Olympic team ready for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
1994 George Falls Drew Brown
Year Chairman Speakers
1995 Butch Faber Archie Manning 1996 Butch Faber
Bill Hecht
Tom Wright 1997 Richard Fisher Dave Winfield
Tom Stephenson
Martin Thompson
1998 Jamie McGehee Jackie Joyner-Kersee
1999 Mike McManus Kyle Rote, Jr.
2000 John Golwen Tee Martin
2001 Ham Smythe, IV John Calipari
2002 Paulo Teixeira Robin Roberts
2003 Phil Stevenson Lee Corso
2004 Kris Whitson Tommy West
1985 Bruce Hopkins Terry Bradshaw
1986 Mike Weeks
Danny White
1987 Barney Rolfes Frank Broyles
1988 Larry Papasan
Lamar Alexander
1989 Julian Philips Paul Tudor Jones
1990 Dick Cowan
1991 Bayard Snowden
Roosevelt Grier
Reggie White
1992 Ben Adams, Jr. Willie Davis
1993 Tom Wright Don Houston
2005 Randy McKnight
2006 W. Ray Brakebill
2007 Roy Bell, III
A.C. Wharton
Peyton Manning
Hermon Boone
2008 Ellen Grimes Dominique Dawes
2009 Tinamarie Sauter Michael Oher, Leigh Anne & Sean Tuohy with Christine Brennan
2010 Tinamarie Sauter
Investing in the health and happiness of our youngsters is the best investment we could ever make. As future pioneers, superstars and leaders of the world, they deserve every advantage we can give them. We’re proud to be associated with organizations that feel the same way, and act upon those ideals. That’s why we support the Boys & Girls Club Steak n’ Burger program.
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IRA SAMELSON, JR. BRANCH
894 Isabelle
901-324-5763
Director: Tonya Bradley
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GOODWILL BRANCH
990 College Park
901-946-8213
Director: Antonio Harris
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PROGRAMS 5 CORE AREAS...
Education & Career Development
DOWNTOWN PORTER BRANCH
620 Lauderdale
901-946-9222
Director: Charles Griffin
CLUB BOARD
Chair: David Miller
Chair-Elect: TBD
Secretary: Emily Walker
Treasurer: Don Drinkard
HICKORY HILL BRANCH
4299 Ross Road
901-542-9604
Director: Vinson Smith
CLUB BOARD
Chair:
Chair-Elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
The goal is to enable youth to be proficient in basic educational disciplines so that they are able to apply learning to everyday situations and embrace technology to optimize skills and employability.
Character & Leadership Development
Leadership programs empower youth to support and influence their Club, community & peers, sustain meaningful relationships, and develop a positive self-image. Club members are given the opportunity to learn about planning, decision-making and how to contribute to their Club and community.
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17th Annual Golf Classic & 2nd Annual Golf Ball
Monday, June 20th
Golf Classic Tournament - Day 1
TPC Southwind | Lunch - 10:30 | Shotgun - 12:00 | Awards - 4:30
Monday, June 20th
2nd Annual Golf Ball
Peabody Skyway | Cocktails - 6:30 | Dinner - 7:30
Tuesday, June 21st
Corporate Classic Tournament - Day 2
TPC Southwind | Breakfast - 7:30 | Shotgun - 9:00 | Lunch - 1:00
MORE INFORMATION: Cho Krugel | 901-278-2947 | cho@bgcm.org
Golf Ball Sponsor:
OUR CLUBS
THE POSITIVE PLACE FOR KIDS...
JOHN DUSTIN BUCKMAN BRANCH
1100 Vollintine 901-527-7994
Director: Jennifer Hayes
CLUB BOARD
Chair:
Chair-Elect:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
SYCAMORE VIEW BRANCH
1910 Sycamore View 901-388-2087
Director: Gladys Robinson
CLUB BOARD
Chair: Tom Wong
Chair-Elect: TBD
Secretary: Lori Sargent
Treasurer: Lloyd Grissinger
TECHNICAL TRAINING CENTER
903 Walker 901-774-3074
Director: Joe Sing
CLUB BOARD N/A
CAMP PHOENIX
1826 Ed Pratcher 662-562-5970
Director: David Keigan
CLUB BOARD N/A
Health & Life Skills
This program helps young people develop the capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and develop competencies that will help them to live successfully as self-sufficient adults.
The Arts
Enables youth to enhance and nurture their creativity and awareness through appreciation of arts & crafts, performing arts, and creative writing.
Sports, Fitness & Recreation
These programs encourage youth to achieve and maintain physical fitness, make positive use of leisure time, learn skills for stress management, gain appreciation for a team environment, and enhance social skills. They focus on physical skills, teamwork, cooperation, and fairness.
HMG is proud to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Memphis
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & FINANCIAL SERVICES
Lewis is a proud sponsor of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
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ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
DECEMBER 2, 2011 | 7 PM - 11 PM| LOCATION: TBD
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | GOURMET CANAPES | OPEN BAR
THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA IS A TOY DRIVE AND FUNDRAISER FOR BGCM. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS FUN EVENING!
901-278-2947 special thanks to the 40th annual steak n’ burger committee
2011 chair: aubrey “trip” spear | goodwill board
roy bell advisory board
joe carney
hickory hill board
spencer hare
hickory hill board
andre mathis
downtown porter board
randy mcknight central board
norahann miller samelson board
john norris
john dustin buckman board
reginald porter
goodwill board
lori sargent sycamore view board
brian schaffler
john dustin buckman board
Herbert / Spear Family
Proud supporters of the youth served by BGCM.
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& Family
Would like to extend best wishes To the Youth served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis
ACCREDO AD
BOYS
& GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER MEMPHIS would like to dedicate this year’s Steak n’ Burger in honor of Bernal E. Smith, Sr.
Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust”.
Psalm 91: 1-2
you will be dearly missed, bernal, by all of those whose lives you touched.
COMMERCIAL APPEAL
NEW INITIATIVE THE HERITAGE CLUB...
The Heritage Club is an association of friends of Boys & Girls Clubs from all over the United States. Like you, these people seek to ensure that the future needs of our nation’s youth are met by including Boys & Girls Clubs in their estate plan. This planning may include a will, a charitable gift, a trust or even an insurance policy.
When you join The Heritage Club, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) will provide through your local Club:
1. A welcome letter and The Heritage Club lapel pin that indicates your leadership in the mission to create a strong future for our nation’s youth.
2. A periodic publication with information on tax and estate planning.
3. National recognition in the Annual Heritage Club Report. Your local Club could also provide additional benefits or recognition.
BGCM offers positive alternatives to youth who are constantly surrounded by negative influences, showing them how to live productive lives. Since 1860, Clubs have provided safe havens offering quality programs and important relationships with nurturing and reliable adults.
Boys & Girls Clubs give their members, ages 6-18 years, access to dedicated professionals who can provide guidance in adopting healthy lifestyles and pursuing educational objectives. Most importantly, Boys & Girls Clubs equip youth with the skills that they need to resolve conflicts peacefully, improve their relationships within every aspect of their lives and function as responsible and citizens.
Support through a planned gift will ensure that future generations will have the opportunity to live successful and productive lives in a safe, positive and caring environment.
Contact Alex Turner at 901-278-2947 or alext@bgcm.org.