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The Award of Merit was established to recognize
individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to benefit
Logan Elm Athletics. Mr. Fred Jones is the recipient for 2009. Fred
graduated from Zane
Trace High
School in 1979 where he participated in Cross
Country, Basketball and Baseball and from
Miami
University in 1983 with a
degree in Accounting.
Fred served as President of the Logan Elm Booster
Club for 6 years. He would like to thank the officers during his
time: Mary Beth Reichelderfer, Lynne Svetek and Ann Blake. Tony
Crist who called bingo regularly for several years and Dan Bise,
former Athletic Director and Rod Smith for all their time and
support. He would like to send special thanks to the coaches,
parents, athletes and friends who worked so hard at bingo, the
concession stands, Pumpkin Show and other fundraising projects. Fred
would also add special thanks to his wife, Jodie, who was ALWAYS
understanding and helpful with the Booster Club. Without her help
and patience it would not have been possible. Because of this TEAM
effort, close to one million dollars have been raised the past six
years for the athletes of Logan Elm.
All of that hard work and commitment resulted in:
New Bleachers in Spangler Memorial Gym, Girls Softball Complex,
Funding the Athletics for the 2005-2006 year in excess of
$100,000.00, and implementation of six $500.00 college scholarships
to Logan Elm athletes.
The Logan Elm Athletic Department is very pleased
to take this opportunity to honor Mr. Fred Jones with this Award of
Merit. Please take a moment after the ceremony to congratulate him
for a job WELL DONE!
CURRENTLY:
Fred works for Richard DeLong Attorney in Kingston for 20 years and also has had his own
income tax business for the past 24 years.
FAMILY:
Wife of 14 years, Jodie
Children: Kyle (22) Ohio
University; Emily (20) Miami
University; McKenzie (11) Pickaway
Elementary.
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