Jed Brummer gets some tips on "blocking and tackling" from FPU Football Coach Russ Gaskamp
Prior to an excellent presentation on his college football years at the University of Texas and subsequent coaching career, as well as his philosophy on attracting and recruiting players, Russ Gaskamp provided Jed Brummer some good tips on the "basics" to help him improve his "blocking and tackling" (on the golf course??)!
Russ Gaskamp Congratulated on His Excellent Presentation by President Jon
It wasn't all milk and honey, as Russ Gaskamp explained, as he traced his career to the point where he finally arrived on the doorstep of Franklin Pierce College as head football coach. Russ and his wife, Justine, arrived on the campus less than a year ago, following several years of coaching experience at other schools.
The Picture Says It All
It's not only about "winning." Unity - Family - Strength is the message Coach Gaskamp communicates to would-be recruits so that they understand the philosophy of the Franklin Pierce University football program.
Morgan Smith, FPU Football Kicker and Captain!
Don't let the picture fool you. That's one tough cookie in Morgan Smith, a placekicker on the FPU football team. Morgan became the first female football player to score in an NE10 football game, which also was Franklin Pierce’s first win as an official DII football program. A junior, Morgan kicked three extra points in the team's 27-25 victory over Curry College. Want to see it? Go to: https://www.ncaa.com/video/football/2019-09-16/watch-morgan-smith-become-first-ne10-woman-kick-extra-point
Greg Walsh, Guest of Kathleen Card
Greg Walsh is one of three potential Rotarians, two of whom were at our Breakfast Meeting on Thursday. Alan Bartunek (not pictured) also came to our meeting, as a guest of Bob Schaumann. We look forward to their joining us!
Team Jaffrey Receives Rotary Club Donation
Gail Therriault, Charitable Giving Chairperson, hands Stephanie Porter, Head of Team Jaffrey, our Club's donation in support of the upcoming Scarecrows On the Common, which will take place on Saturday, October 12th, on the Jaffrey Public Library front lawn. Some 150 scarecrows will be crafted by Jaffrey families and will be seen throughout town as we approach Halloween.
Andy Lawn Regales Us With His Stories
One never knows what will come from former Club President Andy Lawn's story chest, and when Andy has the mic, the stories are usually quite funny!