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Cosmopolitan Rays, February 3, 2020
Cosmopolitan Rays, February 3, 2020
Cosmopolitan Noon
LuncheonFebruary 3,
2020
• RC Cosmo Club News and Notes Cosmopolitan Noon Luncheon Monday – February 3, 2020
• The Rapid City Cosmopolitan Club met Monday – February 3, 2020 at Thirsty’s.
• The Monday Noon Luncheon, had Rapid City Post 22 Baseball Coach Kevin Torve talking to the Members about Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild.
Kevin Torve –Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild
• Fitzgerald Stadium has a long history in Rapid City. Over 70 years old, it has been home to Post 22 Baseball and seen thousands of baseball games including 3 Legion World Series Tournaments.
• Taking a tour of the new stadium, you will approach the new ticket booth with “The Fitz” proudly hung overhead. As you walk through the widen gates, the team store “Catch 22” is connected and easily accessible for your apparel and souvenir needs.
• Turning left, the concourse will be widened and a spot for a future Hall of Fame Plaza is planned. The expanded bathroom area will be upgraded in this area as well.
Kevin Torve –Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild
• Heading down the third base line, you will notice that the big green fence is gone and replaced with a slotted metal fence. A concrete padded “multi-purpose area” will be down the third base line to offer options for families to hang out and the possibility of a children’s play area.
• Also available is new ramp system to make every level of the stadium handicap accessible. The dugouts will be revamped with a large grassy berm area over top for families to sit on blankets and enjoy the game.
Kevin Torve –Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild
• Down the first base area is a raised grassy area and additional bleacher seating. The umpire room will be placed down the first base line near the outer fence and the updated press box will be behind the seating. The concession stand will be moved back between the indoor facility and the new ticket booth to open up the area behind the new COVERED seating area.
Kevin Torve –Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild
• New stadium seating (box seat area) will be between the dugouts and in the middle of the large covered seating area. The rest will remain the bench seating for families to share blankets and room to spread out. All middle seating will be covered with an innovated design no large posts that might block your view. This covered seating will offer shade to all main seating sections throughout the day. ADA seating will be available at ALL levels.
Kevin Torve –Fitzgerald Stadium Rebuild
• Changes on the field will be major. All artificial turf will be installed as well as a new drainage system so rain delays are kept to a minimum. Bullpens will now be on the field down the baselines and the berm areas are a perfect area for you and the kids to watch your favorite pitcher warm up.
• Construction will begin the day after the last 2020 season game and be completed in time to start the 2021 season.
Member Birthdays
• Name Date
• Kahler, Bev Feb 02
• McCollam, Carol Feb 07
• Schuh, Jim Feb 07
• Brown, Jerrold Feb 12
• Jones, Kathy Feb 20
• Daughters, Dave Feb 26
• Evans, Michelle Feb 26
Anniversaries
• Name Spouse Name Date
No Anniversaries
Date Joined RC Cosmopolitan Club
• Name Years Date
• Regelin, Meggan 19 years 0 months Feb 08 2001
• Druckrey, Cathy 6 years 0 months Feb 26 2014
Mathis, Allan 6 years 0 months Feb 26 2014
Cosmo Ushering Event Coordinators
• Please e-mail or call the team in charge to sign up for the event or if you need to cancel
• Sue Vaughn – Theater [email protected] (C) (605)593-3040
• Rod Gunn – Ice Arena [email protected] (H) (605)-348-8725
(C) (605) 381-3532.
• Gloria Gunn - Summer Nights [email protected] (H) 348-8725 (C) 381-7075
• Jim and Arletta Schuh – Barnett Arena [email protected](H) 343-7998 (C) 391-8664
• Rod Gunn – Club’s Website https://portal.clubrunner.co/101337
International PresidentJudy Weitkemper
International PresidentJudy WeitkemperEmail: [email protected] Federation - Columbia Show-Me, Columbia Breakfast Clubs, ColumbiaLuncheon, Columbia, MO and St. Charles County Cosmo, St. Charles, MO
Judy became a Cosmopolitan in May,1999, by joining the Columbia Show-Me Club, andhas been a dedicated and active member with perfect attendance since joining. She is alsoan active member of the Columbia Breakfast, Columbia Luncheon and the St. CharlesCounty Cosmo Clubs.
Federation Governor
Jay Titus•5304 32nd Street South
• Fargo, North Dakota 58104
Rapid City Cosmopolitan Club President
Rapid City Cosmopolitan Club President
• John Duffield
•PO Box 994
•Rapid City, South Dakota 57709
