Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004

Former NBUA member receives appointment to prestigious tournament

Former NBUA member Rita Cline has been named to umpire in the Little League Western Regional Tournament in San Bernardino, Calif.

"I joined NBUA for a couple of years for the opportunity to improve. The training mirrored what I learned at the Little League umpire school in San Bernardino," Cline said. "Working with you all was the best opportunity I had for improving since no other umpires in my area had
the same training. Unfortunately finances have not allowed me to do that this last year."

Cline will umpire at the Little League Western Regional Tournament in San Bernardino in August 2005. "I feel this is quite an honor.  I was shocked to be selected on my first
application!" she said. " I feel that you all are a part of that and I hope to do you all
proud."

We can all feel a sense of pride in knowing that we all may have played a part in Rita's success. Congratulations Rita!