Dodger Dave Roberts Plays Ball With Local Youngsters at Dodger Stadium During LADWP Power Hitter Clinic.News Editors/Sports Editors/City Desks LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 7, 2003 Kids have unique opportunity to experience what it feels like to play in the big leagues Dodger outfielder Dave Roberts For other uses, see Dave Roberts (disambiguation). David Ray Roberts (born May 31, 1972 in Okinawa, Japan), is a Major League Baseball center fielder for the San Francisco Giants. today joined 30 youth from the Van Nuys Explorers for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play baseball and receive first-hand instruction at the Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. Department of Water and Power's (LADWP LADWP Los Angeles Department of Water and Power ) Power Hitter Clinic held on the playing field at Dodger Stadium • • [ . Today's activities began with Roberts leading the Explorers in hitting, pitching and catching drills. Following the baseball clinic Noun 1. baseball clinic - a meeting at which baseball players receive special evaluation and instruction; "a summer baseball clinic for promising young players" clinic - meeting for diagnosis of problems and instruction or remedial work in a particular activity , the youngsters and their chaperones enjoyed Dodger Dogs and refreshments completing their day at the ball park. "Having the opportunity to visit Dodger Stadium and learn from Dodger Dave Roberts helps our young people realize that anything is possible," said Councilmember Wendy Greuel Wendy Greuel is President Pro Tempore of the Los Angeles City Council representing the 2nd District. Greuel was elected in 2002 to fill the remainder of the term of Councilman Joel Wachs. She was elected in her own right in 2003 and reelected in 2007. . "I want to thank the LADWP and the Dodgers for providing this enriching experience for these young leaders The Young Leaders' Programme is run alongside the main Explorer Scout Programme. It is a formalisation of what was happening in many Groups and Districts across the country where older Scouts were returning to help the younger sections. ." The Van Nuys Explorers are young adults who volunteer their time to attend classes to learn about law enforcement. The Explorers participate in many community events including performing their disciplined honor guard ceremony at many grand openings and assisting with parking enforcement at numerous large and small city events. Most recently the Van Nuys Explorers performed their honor guard ceremony at the grand opening ceremony of the Sherman Oaks library, located in the Second City Council District. "The community is enhanced by the work Van Nuys Explorers do. I'm happy that the LADWP and the Dodgers can, in turn, recognize the Explorers outstanding achievements and provide this rewarding experience," said David Wiggs, general manager, LADWP. Today's Power Hitter clinic is one of the many ways that LADWP demonstrates its commitment to the community and youth of Los Angeles. L.A. City Councilmember Greuel invited the Explorers, located in her Second Council District, to participate in today's event in appreciation for their contributions to the local community. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) is the largest municipal utility in the United States, serving 3.9 million residents in 2006. It was founded in 1902 to deliver water and electricity supplies to residents and businesses in Los Angeles. , established more than 100 years ago to provide reliable water and electricity to the city's residents and businesses, serves more than 3.8 million people in Los Angeles. The LADWP is a recognized leader in sponsoring programs to enhance the success of the youth of Los Angeles. For more information about the LADWP, log on to www.ladwp.com. SOURCE: Los Angeles Department of Water and Power |
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