2011-2012 President William Thomas 

Dear Friends of the All Sports Association:

I am deeply honored and privileged to serve as the President of the All Sports Association - moving forward in our 43rd year - as we begin another decade of community service. Our current members consist of a large number of former community servants joined together with business leaders in the community.

Since its commencement, the Association has sought to identify and recognize the finest athletes from Northwest Florida. This year, we will again honor the top female and male Scholastic Athletes from our area high schools, as well as Collegiate, Amateur, Professional and Special Olympian athletes who best represent the ideals of our Association. These individuals will be recognized at our annual Awards Banquet on the evening of February 17th, 2012.

In addition, we will present the Wuerffel Trophy to the collegiate football player who best exemplifies the combined areas of athletics, academics, and community service. We will also recognize individuals who have sustained outstanding contributions to youth athletics with other key awards, such at the Hall of Fame and Al Bryne award. These awards will be given based upon their continuous pursuit to achieve the Association’s goals and mission. 

Our mission is to support local youth-oriented, non-profit organizations with an emphasis on sports programs. The All Sports Association is made up of dues-paying volunteers who contribute their time to work towards achieving this goal. There is no paid staff and all funds collected in excess of actual expenses are used to fulfill our mission. By way of our annual Awards Banquet, summer golf tournament, and other fund raising activities, we help fund numerous sports organizations and activities. The original—and still primary—beneficiaries of the All Sports Association are the local YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, and Special Olympics.

Our levels of giving would not be possible without the generous and continued support of our community, especially our sponsors. This support, coupled with the diligent work of our volunteer membership, has helped us be successful in both fulfilling our mission and in achieving our goals. They all have my sincere thanks and appreciation. Millions of thanks to all, from the bottom of my heart.

As you browse our website (www.allsportsassociation.org), I am confident that you will learn more about the organization and all that we strive to achieve. Thank you for both your interest and support.

Sincerely,

William

William Thomas

President, 2011-2012