It's Not What You Have, But Who You Have That Matters..

(Photo courtesy of Kevin Stroble)

Every year, the concessioneer at the Little League World Series (SportService), offers area Non-Profits an opportunity to work & operate the Concession Stand during the World Series..It's a great deal in the sense that SportService gets staffing for the concession, and the Non-Profit makes some money for their cause..

This year, a local organization due to an unforseen operational emergency, gifted their spot to our documentary film (Mural Canyon) and by relation the Williamsport-Lycoming Arts Council (non-profit sponsor of the film)..

These were the results:

We set three concession sales records, the grandaddy of them being, Largest Single Day Sales for the 2006 World Series ($27,846)..In 4 days we sold over $85,000 worth of Hot Dogs & Hamburgers at an average price point of about $1.50 per item..That's a lot of food folks..

Also, we earned a standing at the concession stand by being asked to come back next year, but the most impressive number is the 97 volunteers that showed up and worked together to create this magnificent accomplishment..

In spite of all it's pristine beauty, historic & architectural richness, and of course being the Home of the Little League World Series, Williamsport's real crown jewel is--it's people..I know it sounds mellow dramatic, but you don't need to travel too far and wide to realize that the people in this town are special, maybe, that's why there has been so much good fortune bestowed to a town that has been branded globally twice in it's history; Lumber, and Little League..

I want to take the time to recognize someone who went above and beyond the call of duty, by logging in over 53 hours--Ricki Maetta..Thank you Ricki, for all you have done for the film, it's is a privilege to count you as friend..

To the rest, I don’t think that I will ever be able to express adequately my feelings of deep admiration and awe for the service that you have shared with me..So, before I start bawling, I’ll leave you with some memories of the mark we left on the 2006 Little League World Series..

BTW, Congratulations to the Columbus Northern L.L., from Columbus, Georgia, for winning the Little League World Series, and my most grateful appreciation goes out to the SportService team, led by Thomas Booth, Bob, Tom, both Amy’s, Sue, Dennis, Nate, Chris, Gia, and the many others, too many to name, who helped us accomplish great things..





(Photo courtesy of Joanne Casale)

Carlos Saldivia and Joanne Casale pose for a picture during a very brief break in the action at the Little League World Series Concession Stand.

(Photo courtesy of Joanne Casale)

(Foreground, L. to R.)Billy Ross, Aaron Fay, Wes Breen, and Justin Crouse.
(Background, L. to R.)Steve Morrison (Co-Producer), Joanne Casale, and Rob Shirley

This is a photograph of part of the Opening Friday (Aug. 18) Crew, that broke the old "Opening Friday" Concession sales record by $4000!. You can tell that Billy Ross is really impressed.



(Photo courtesy of Kevin Stroble)

(L. to R.) Nate Hallman, Christie Allen, Chelsea Allen, and Nancy Reiff




Carlos





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