Valken Newsletter Winter 2013 | Page 8

W 2 IN 0 TE 1 R 3 AWARDS Let us begin with a special announcement this year, two of our highest awards were given out at the Valken Corps Players Party in Taylorsville North Carolina during the Fulda Gap Big Game, this past November. Valken CORps Team of the Year The first award was presented to Team Boxer who is involved in many games and events and they are as affective off the field as they are on it. They portray a camaraderie that every team should learn from. Their practices are effective, and the coordinating workshops they put together are just one of the many examples how impressive they work as a team. Team Boxer makes sure to work as a team every time where no man is left behind. Their positive work ethic on the field is something other teams feed off of and Boxer is always lending a hand to other teams, with guidance and support. They truly show teamwork like no other, proving they are VALKEN CORPS TEAM OF THE YEAR! HOORAH BOXER! YOU EARNED IT! to thank him for all he has done for the Corps and all he continues to do. It’s my pleasure to award Rob McLellan REGIONAL COMMANDER OF THE YEAR. LIFETIME TEAMMATE AWARD We also had another surprise this year. Rob McLellan awarded one of his teammates, the lifetime teammate award. This award was presented by a special proposal to his soon to be Bride! Violet Acevedo. That’s right e veryone she said YES! Congrats on the soon to be Mr. and Mrs. Regional Commander. Regional Commander of the Year The Second Award was presented to one individual who works in front and behind the scenes to help the Corps. With his exceptional leadership skills consists of many facets. He provides input and a firsthand approach as a player to the monthly Valken newsletter, both as a player but also from a captain’s perspective during battle. This individual shows us what it takes to be a Regional Commander. His determination to “do the right thing, because it’s the right thing to do”. He also likes to show others how to stay true to the sport and give his time selflessly, all with an energy and focus for the Corps. We would like 7