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Community Outreach, McKinley Park BY: TROY EVANS, ASSISTANT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN
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he Assistants Committee organized a community outreach event for Migcsa members to join in and give back to one of the state’s local communities. With consultation from Dr. Thom Nikolai we were able to continue the progress he has started at McKinley Park in Flint. Several years ago, he began the cleanup phase at the park and has made enormous strides in the overall appearance and safety of the baseball diamond. After removing the trash of what was considered a dumping ground, and removing trees that were growing through the fence of the backstop he began to mow the field down and now has a decent field that the kids in the area can enjoy. The progress he has made at McKinley Park has been incredible achievement which has led to the Genesee Valley Parks and Recreation Department to establish a routinely maintenance program at the park. The group of volunteers was made up of local Assistants and interns who came together to provide the park and specifically the ball diamond with a little spring cleanup. We edged the base paths and the concrete walkways around the diamond. We also cleaned the leaves and debris from If you have an idea for a community outreach in your area please let the MiGCSA know at info@migcsa.org
the tennis courts. The event was a great success and the Assistants Committee is committed to opportunities that profit our community. Thank you to the gentlemen who volunteered their time Mike Bartlett, Colin Zegarzewski, and Dylan McMaster from Oakland Hills Country Club; Kevin Peck and Bryan Kiel from CCD; TJ Leblanc and Nick Freeman from Meadowbrook Country Club; Dave Makulski from Franklin Hills Country Club and Troy Evans from Bloomfield Hills Country Club. Also a huge appreciation goes out to Jim Moore of Flint Golf Club and Thom Nikolai for their guidance, support and help overseeing the day! We look forward to making this event a staple for years to come!