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a” | ae Slam! Perry Minor Softball Association past presidents, Wayne veming (left) and Vin Walker with current association president e as- Jebratir 9 50 years of minor Photo by J. Peter ‘Hvidsten OLUNTEERS drive a community’s minor-sporting organiza- tions. Theirs isn’t a glamourous job; but volunteers’ passion en- Pp Oo rt Pe r ry sures that participating in minor sports will continue to enrich the lives of young people. And in Port Perry, the energy and enthusiasm . of literally generations of selfless volunteers have helped minor softball Minor Softball prspersorso years. “Some of my earliest memories are at a ball diamond where my Dad h 1 h umpired,” recalls the Port Perry Minor Softball Association’s current presi- its a oO m e ru n dent, Leanne Ashbridge. “I always loved the game, and enjoyed working on the sidelines as much as being inside the chalk.” re a C h j n j ts Like many of the organization’s executives, Leanne's administrative g involvement began with the on-field participation of her children. “Both of my sons played softball as kids - still do, at 18 and 21! sot h se a sO n “Tn 1999, the current executive asked parents to step up, bring in new Please turn to page 6 FOCUS - AUGUST 2012 5 08.FOCUS, AUGUST.32 pgsindd 5 12-07-23 8:58AM