Weekly Kiwanis News 2/25

Posted by Tim Buenz

on Feb 25, 2015

There were 32 members in attendance today and one guest. Rachel Kuipers (Peoples Bank) was a guest of Tim Christensen-welcome Rachel and we hope to see you again! Many happy dollars were shared and a can report was heard from Bob Schwarzkopf. The last several collections resulted in a deposit of $172.70. Linda S. reported that the Aktion Club will meet next Monday afternoon. Pat M. reported that she has volunteer applications for Teen Maze on April 9th if anyone is interested.

Loren Turner had the program today. He introduced Jason Roberts of Jefferson who is the Athletic Trainer the Round Rock Express triple-A baseball team. Jason was named the 2014 Pacific Coast League Athletic Trainer of the Year by the Professional Baseball Athletic Trainers Society. Jason shared information about his job duties and the hectic schedule they maintain during the season.

Roberts has been with the Express since the team became a Texas Rangers affiliate in 2011. Prior to that, he spent two seasons as athletic trainer for the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Rangers affiliate at the time. He served in the same capacity at Double-A Frisco from 2007-08. The Canberra, Australia native spent the five years prior as a trainer in the Los Angeles Dodgers organization with the GCL Dodgers (2002-04), Columbus Catfish (2005) and the Vero Beach Dodgers (2006). Prior to the 2013 season, Roberts worked with the Australian team in the World Baseball Classic.

Roberts received his bachelor's degree in athletic training from Middle Tennessee State in 2001, where he also pitched for two years. Prior to coming to the US, Roberts played in the Australian Professional League for two seasons with the Canberra Bushrangers and Hunter Eagles, and was also a member of the Australian Junior Olympic squad that played in the 1994 World Championships in Brandon, Canada.

Thanks to Loren and Jason for a great program!