The thought of softball and spring may seem in the distant future, but Don Peters is looking forward to next season.
Peters was awarded a $3,000 grant from Best Buy based on volunteer work by Best Buy General Manager Jim Altene throughout the season.
Altene gave the check to Peters on Oct. 21 and the ideas have been flowing since.
‘It’s a good thing,? said Peters. ‘We will do some things with the fields and training aids.?
A few ideas focus on the batting cages, and running electricity straight into the bullpen and batting cages instead of using an extension cord. He has also thought about getting signs for the field and using some for the JV field as well.
More ideas are likely to come, before he presents all of the options to the girls to decide on.
‘It takes a lot of money to run programs and we can’t always get money from the district,? said Peters. ‘They have other expenses to cover.?
The annual Michigan Stars tournament hosted by the Varsity Wolves goes towards the softball program.
‘The Clarkston Athletics Booster Club has been wonderful, too. I can’t express how thankful the girls are to them.?
Altene volunteered by working all weekend during the Michigan Stars Tournament, maintaining fields, and keeping stats at every game.
Altene is general manager of Best Buy in Auburn Hills and a Clarkston resident.
The Best Buy Tag Team Award program matches time and efforts of their employees? volunteer efforts with financial contributions.
In 2007, Best Buy donated $25.3 million to support and strengthen communities.
They also work with the United Way to meet local community needs, support national organizations innovatively using technology in youth education, and work with the Red Cross to provide support in times of disaster. For more information, visit www.bestbuy.com/communityrelations.