Letter from the President & List of Past Presidents

There are a lot of games out there: football, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse, rugby. Do you notice something about them? They are all variations on the same theme – putting a ball (or puck) in the other team’s goal. Baseball is one of the rare games where the defense has the ball. I don’t know about you, but I think that’s kind of cool.

Everything about this game seems to be perfect. The mound to plate distance. The distance between bases. They seem to be dimensioned precisely for the pitcher/batter battle and close plays on the bases. This even holds true on our smaller Little League fields – just everything, including our players, scaled down.

It’s also a leisurely game to watch, with moments of action – tension and release. This allows time for friends and family to get together and enjoy each other’s company on a warm day as we watch our little one’s play.

My little league years were in the late 70’s. Pete Rose was my favorite player back then. As I hail from York, PA, I had my fair chance to see him play for the Phillies in the early 80’s. He played at 100% all the time, even sprinting down to first base when he got a base on balls. I will try to bring that same 100% philosophy to my tenure as your President. I won’t be perfect – neither was he. But I will do my best. Now that we’re playing again, let’s hope we can continue to do so and have a great year!

Chris Gartner Chris Gartner

President, College Glen Little League

Past Presidents

Chris Gartner present Tiffany Henderson 2019 to 2020 Jake Logsdon 2016 to 2018 Darren Dettman 2014 to 2015 Mark Ogihara 2013 Mike Roessler 2010 to 2012 Robyn Shaldone 2008 to 2009 Gerry Goode 2006 to 2007 Craig Heiser 2004 to 2005 Mike Cochran 2003 Tim Reardon 2000 to 2002 Brian McCann 1998 to 1999 Robert Seevers 1996 to 1997 Carmen Mitchell 1995 Richard Maddox 1994 George Spanfelner 1993 Fred Cummins 1992 Donna Mez 1991 Fred Cummins 1989 to 1990 Doug Wolff 1987 to 1988 Bill Van Gundy 1986 Bill Wallace 1985 Joe Weninger 1983 to 1984 Glen Glaser 1982 Ray Brown 1978 to 1981 Jerry Feickert 1977 Merle Shields 1975 to 1976