Fourth Annual JR Tournament

The 2010 Jimm Revelle Tournament is underway and you can get info on that by going to:
http://jimmrball2010.blogspot.com/

Below is the complete 2009 Tournament blog.
Thanks for visiting!

2009 Tournament A Success!

Thanks for your interest in, and your support for.. The 2009 JR Tournament.
Total donation amount is $3,440.00.. not bad at all in the current economy.
You can donate anytime, and we encourage you to do so. Simply send cash or a check made payable to The Jimm Revelle Fund to Kathy Cornell at 673 Lake Dr. Westminster, MD 21158. You will be helping the Revelles and other needy families throughout the year.

Placements in the racquetball competition are:

Singles Open/A Division: 1st Place Dave Bleyer, 2nd Place Don Joy

Singles B/C Division: 1st Place Mike Smith, 2nd Place Bill Chadwick

Doubles Open/A Division: 1st Place Wyatt Lee and Justin Bullock, 2nd Place Eric Robinson and Joe Cornell

Doubles B/C Division: 1st Place Dean Smith and Mike Smith, 2nd Place Bill Chadwick and Erle Meinecke

Congratulations to all!

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!!

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E-FORCE Racquetball Skills Challenge:

Mike Smith and Justin Bullock tied for first

Ryan Baer clocked the highest miles per hour at 146

Also.. please take a look at some pictures of the event by clicking HERE.
And view a thank you letter from Kathy and Joe Cornell by clicking HERE.
.. and thanks again.

3rd Annual Jimm Revelle Memorial Racquetball Tournament

Living Fit Sports Club - Westminster, MD
Saturday November 7th - 9 AM to approx 5 PM
Lunch begins about 12 Noon.. Silent auction items awarded around 2:00 PM

Last year's tourney made $3,787.00.. all of which went to the Jimm Revelle Fund. Kathy and Joe Cornell have again organized a tournament to honor Jimm's memory, and benefit the Revelle family.

The original goal of this event and Jimm's story:
Jimm's family is in constant need of financial assistance due to Jimm's long hospitalization. Jimm Revelle was a good friend who spent a large part of his career at Maryland Public TV involved with AM Weather, Wall Street Week With Louis Rukeyser, and many other local and national MPT productions. Prior to his illness he had been freelancing as a TV camera operator and studio director in the Baltimore and D.C. area. Since late May of 2007 he had been in the hospital. A blocked bile duct caused an inflammation of his pancreas that turned into acute pancreatitis. He spent eight and a half months fighting for his life at University of Maryland Hospital in Baltimore, where he underwent numerous surgeries and suffered from unfortunate complications that kept him in the surgical intensive care unit in critical condition. He never recovered.. and died on February 18th, 2008 after suffering a massive stroke. All of his care cost incredible amounts of money.. money that the family did not, and does not have.

Racquetball had been one of Jimm's favorite activities. For him it was a rich source of camaraderie, exercise, and friendly competition. In fact, it was mentioned that his solid physical condition prior to his illness helped him to fight as hard and long as he did. A racquetball tournament was seen as the perfect way for Jimm's friends to get involved and earn extra funds to help in supporting the Revelle family.

He played at the Living Fit(formerly Olympus)Sports Club in Westminster, and it is there that the Jimm Revelle Memorial Racquetball Tournament is held. The club is owned and operated by Chris Owens, who has generously donated the club's racquetball facilities for the event on Saturday November 7th, 2009.
The tournament is organized by longtime friends Kathy and Joe Cornell, former owners of the club, and championship caliber racquetball players in their own right. Jimm's racquetball buddies and others who have an interest in this cause are also helping to make the event a success.

In anticipation of next year's 30th Anniversary.. the history of the original Leisure Racquetball Club, started in February of 1980 by Charlie Winterstein, is being highlighted.. and Charlie has received a special honor. See more details and some neat pictures at right.

Special note: The families and friends of others affiliated with the club who are no longer with us were welcomed too! In addition to the Revelle family, we also asked friends and family of Wayne Kirker, Dave Coates, Megan Taylor, Dan Stephens, Randy Daily, Terry Burke, Paul Long, Chris Audet, Barclay Brown, Steve Clay, Stephanie Caparola and Norm Smith to join us.. and enjoy our special tournament lunch.
This is all part of an effort by Kathy and Joe to create a more inclusive yearly event that endeavors to honor the rich contribution that others have made in the lives of us all. It is our feeling that Jimm, who genuinely loved people, would approve.. and in fact share our pride in this wonderful event.

Donors and Supporters

It takes a lot of folks, working in a lot of different ways, to make something like this happen. In past tournaments a total of more than $8,300.00 has been collected. Add to this the $3,440.00 from this event, and we jump past $10,000.00 to $11,740.00 as the grand total earned for the Jimm Revelle Fund by our tournaments. Thanks to everyone for their help. To access a tournament information sheet for individuals and businesses click here

Thanks to the following businesses for contributions of goods and services:
The Cutting Garden Flower Shop- John King
Olive Garden- Glen Goto
Roy Rogers- Vernon Simmons
Stu's Music- Don Myers
Bob Evans- Ken Keim and Doug Lewis
Staples- Lucinda Lybrand
Frisco Family Pub- Cheryl Lawson
EForce Racquetball Equipment- Nancy Whalen
Domino's Pizza- Tim Ganske
Village Printing- Dean Douglas
Harvestin' Natural Foods- Ron Buczkowski
Lee's Automotive- Hank Davis
Green Turtle- Ed Treadwell
Weis Markets- Tony Baer
Silver Run Liquors- Mike Ball
Applebee's- Anne Hyman
Harley Davidson of Baltimore- Don Meyers
Sakura Japanese Steak and Seafood House- William Wijaya
Crawford Insurance- John Yingling
Maggie's Restaurant- Kelly Kuhn
Embroid Me- Stephanie Noyes
Hoffman's Ice Cream- Lou Shamer
Parks Landing Seafood- Bill Parks
Paradiso Ristorante- Roberta Foster
Legends Cafe- Amy
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar- Amanda Joy and Jenn Eckard
Friendly's at 140 Village- Craig Reeder
Servpro Of Carroll County- Lyndon Gibbes
Carroll Chiropractic and Sports Injury Center- Dr. Jeffrey Wallace

Thanks to the following for donations and assistance:
Kim Holcomb
Gladys Kaplan
Sue Nalley
Lou Goldberg
Ray Kawata
Stephen & Kari Honeycutt
Glenn Goff
Prose Magat
Janice Heimer
Sandy Derr
Chris Kahler
Jeff Wachter
George Beneman
Daryl Martin
Claudia Burn
Lela Yamnitz McWilliams
Frank Batavick
Fred Sullivan
Wyatt Lee
Eric Robinson
Don Joy
Justin Bullock
Dave Bleyer
Jim Reeves
Eric England
Timmy Ganske
Steve Bowersox
Mike Smith
Jason Eckard
Vince Powers
Ryan Beaver
Keith Biddlecomb
Warren Reicke
Joe and Jill Palmerino
The Cutting Garden Girls: Jenelle Groomes and Joanna Kwarciany
Bill and Debbie Gilbert
Terry Williams


Special Thanks to the following:
Deborah Revelle
Jenna Revelle
Laura Andrews
Mandi
Ellie(Deborah's Mom)
Chris Owens- Living Fit Clubs.. Chris has gone above and beyond with his assistance and donations this year. Thank you Chris!
John Conigliaro- Great Moments Sports Memorabilia
Charlie and Jeanne Winterstein
Kathy Pugh- MPT
Ken Day- MPT
Michelle Parker- MPT
Mike English- MPT
Mindy Coates
Kent Northcraft- Northcraft Pressure Cleaning and Bakery
Dan and Mary Ann Schatz
Fred and Dottie Merker- WJZ
Roberta Lyles- MPT
Jeff Wallace
Steve Messiora
Bill Chadwick
Dean and Kathy Smith
Erle and Terry Meinecke
Joe Cornell
Kathy Cornell
Tony and Terry Baer
Eva Yingling(Kathy's Mom)
Lee and Deb Ziemski
Mary and Alec Webb

How To Get Involved

If you would like to help out by donating there are three ways: make a direct contribution to support the tournament by sending cash or a check made payable to The Jimm Revelle Fund to Kathy Cornell at 673 Lake Dr. Westminster, MD 21158... play in the tournament(sorry.. applications can no longer be accepted for this year.. if you are playing have a great time!) or sponsor a player and give cash or a check to him or her. Players with the most sponsor dollars will be eligible for terrific prizes on tournament day!
Entry Form may be viewed and printed by clicking HERE
Contribution Form may be viewed and printed by clicking HERE

All proceeds from this tournament will go to the Jimm Revelle Fund.. a Special Purpose Fund of the Community Foundation of Carroll County. This is an organization that has enabled us to create the Jimm Revelle Fund.. and to offer concerned friends the ability to make tax deductible contributions. In return, the JR Fund's size permitting, CFCC will assist in paying outstanding medical bills and other expenses that insurance has not covered. Each contribution will be answered with a 'thank-you' and a receipt for tax purposes.

Make checks payable to:
The Jimm Revelle Fund
with Racquetball Tournament in the memo space


Come to watch-
Take a pleasant ride in scenic Carroll County and join us on tournament day. Enjoy watching spirited racquetball play and have a drink and snack with us, or join us for a scrumptious lunch beginning about 12 noon. You'll probably see some old friends, and probably make some new ones.. all are welcome to drop by.

Event will be held at Living Fit Club("Olympus" is still on side of building), 437 Manchester Rd, Westminster MD, 21157 -Click here for Map-
The start time will be 9:00 AM.. and go until all matches are complete..
most likely around 5:00 PM.
Any questions.. call Kathy at 410-346-7905.

Thanks so much.
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Something New Has Been Added...

NEW
RACQUETBALL SPEED GUN EVENT
AT THE TOURNAMENT !

HOW HARD CAN YOU HIT?

HOW SLOW CAN YOU HIT?

CAN YOU HIT THE TARGET?

HOW CLOSE TO A DESIGNATED SPEED?

FIND OUT ON NOVEMBER 7^TH

^{EVERYONE WELCOME}