Mulvane Junior
League Football Page
Updated: Aug 21,
2001
History & Tradition
This
Mulvane
Junior League Football Program was
started by six Mulvane men in 1971. The six organizers included
Wayne
Waymen, Manuel Arroyo, Lowell Harp, Dennis Simon, Don Persels and Ted
Powers.
But thats really not all, there were others that joined later like Ron
Crawford, Gary Reiser, Ronnie Waymen, Terry Jones and Deed Moyer who
participated through the 70's and into the 80's when
Terry Rhodes
took over responsibilityof managing the league. The first year there were
73 players divided into four teams, Cardinals, Chiefs, Rams, and Jr
Wildcats.
This league began with only a few goals in mind, to teach football,
sportsmanship,
teamwork to the youth our community, and to have fun. It has continued
to stress these points during every season. Since this program does not
travel and play teams outside the city of Mulvane (it hasn't since the
beginning), its been possible to emphasize the instruction and
construction
of the players first before considering the winning or losing. Many of
the players have progressed up through the levels of high school ball,
and some have even returned to coach in the league, I would say we're
somewhere
between our second and third generation of players.
The program
has been self-supporting, only the equipment rentals, fundraising, and
donations (many from individuals and Mulvane businesses) have sponsored
our players. 1999 marked a season with the highest number of players ever
in league history at 161.
Current Organization
Mulvane Junior League
Football Inc. is a non-profit organization managed by volunteers (mostly
parents). In order to keep focus on the goals this league is built
on, a mission statement
was created. This mission statement is used to help guide all
decision-making,
and insure the best interests of the players, is always given the greatest
consideration.
I set of five elected
board members are charged with the responsibility to manage the league
business and activities.
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Last Revised: 8/27/2001 by: Terry Julius