From the Desk of the GM - Mar. 25, 2009

“And so it begins…”

Well, the busy part of the year officially gets under way tomorrow evening, Thursday, March 26. The Goldeyes will host a spectacular magic show put on by Master of Illusion, Brian Glow. It will be the first of approximately 60 events that the Goldeyes will host this summer including two exhibition and 48 regular season games. If all goes according to plan, we will have a number of playoff dates to add to the number of events!

The season can be equal parts exciting, exhausting, rewarding and frustrating. These adjectives don’t just refer to the full time and summer staff, it also refers to the families of the Goldeyes employees, players and coaches. Anyone who has worked for a professional sports team knows the time commitment required, not just for them, but for their support at home as well. For Paul Edmonds, the summer is even more hectic as he is not only at every home game, but drives to and calls every away game as well.

So, to all the husbands, wives, boyfriends, girlfriends, sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters of those who work or play for a professional sports team, I salute you. Without you, we all wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

A few parting notes… Following up on my blog about the “Stuff in my office” where I mentioned the “BALLGAME TODAY” sign, I am pleased to announce that Matthew Friesen from John Henry Creations was able to come through and produce a few more for me. Watch for one of these signs hanging in Bernie Clement’s Pembina Chrysler dealership at 300 Pembina Highway and the offices of Golder & Associates at 25 Scurfield Boulevard this summer.

Kudos to Regan Katz of our office who yesterday officially obtained his pilot’s licence. It’s something he’s been working towards for a couple years and all the hard work, studying and many hours in the air culminated in him getting his licence. Good for you Regan!

Until next time…

-- Andrew