Testimonials Member List & Application Message from Coach Williams

Testimonials "Why I Joined the MTC." "Growing up in Manheim was probably one of the greatest gifts my parents could have ever given me. From this experience, I learned about community and how important it is to give back to organizations and causes that helped shape my life. Another great thing about growing up in Manheim was having the opportunity to be a member of the Manheim Central Football Team. Some of the greatest life lessons I have ever learned came from being a part of that program. Concepts like team work, discipline, preparation, selflessness, hard work, believing in yourself and having high expectations of yourself are traits and qualities that were drilled into the team members by the coaches and the community, and I have tried to carry these traits into every aspect of my life. Essentially, I credit the tremendous community I had the opportunity to be raised in for helping me get to the point at which I am at today. " "Now as an adult, it is time to give back. After evaluating the various groups and organizations in the Manheim community that I could be a part of, I chose the MTC, and there are many reasons for my choice. First the MTC stands for all of the qualities I sited above, and it believes in instilling those qualities into the youth of Manheim. The Club supports all of the students of the MCSD through various projects and academic scholarships. From scoreboards to a new weight room, this club is making a difference in the lives of the students of MC. There are two final reasons why the MTC is a great organization. First, the members have a “get it done” attitude. When the club makes a commitment to a project or a cause, it gets done. Finally, it is a fun group of people to be around. The quality of its members is unbelievable. These are people make a difference in the community and who are what I aspire to be someday. Giving back to a great community is something everyone should be part of. It is something that will help shape the futures of the kids of the MCSD. In my opinion, there is no better group at doing this than the MTC, and that is why I'm a part of it" John Phillips Class of 1994 Dan Bowerman & John Phillips October 15, 2006 "As a student going to college in Philadelphia to study physical therapy, I went with the goal of returning to my home town of Manheim – to live and work as a professional there. Growing up in the small community instilled values of dedication and commitment to one another and facilitated strong feelings of unity to the community. Having participated in sports throughout my twelve years of school there, I have seen first hand the generosity and support of a loyal community. From nearly filling Hershey Park Stadium with football fans despite blizzard-like conditions, closing down the borough streets for parades honoring athletic achievements, to local business men picking up a food tab for the football players’ wing night, I have had the privilege of experiencing the results of strong ties to a close-knit community. These memories continue to be strong and influential in my life and have motivated me to continue the philanthropical attitude of my predecessors." "Having now returned to this community as a local professional, I hope to mirror the opportunities given me, and I look for opportunities to continue supporting future generations in their academic and athletic endeavors. After attending meetings of several local organizations when looking for ways to give back to the community, I found that the Manheim Touchdown Club was the one which best fit the model for which I was searching. An extremely generous, philanthropical organization, its members are superior in their professionalism and character and in their dedication to the community. The members proactively support the community and are devoted to enhancing the lives of the individuals within it. Seemingly insurmountable projects are unanimously supported and accomplished quickly with minimal hurdles, and the community believes strongly in the club’s ability to tackle any task. Additionally, the club conveys great enthusiasm by funding academic scholarships for student athletes who are looking to further their education. I have found, without question, that the Manheim Touchdown Club is a most respectable and dedicated group of individuals, driven to continue their support of our great and loyal community." Dan Bowerman Class of 1998