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Membership Committee Prepares for Kick-Off Taking advantage of living in football-centric Alabama, has met with members of the Membership Committee to the HBAA Membership Committee is drawing inspiration draw up a football-themed game plan for recruiting and from the gridiron for the 2014 statewide membership drive. retaining more members next year. Letlow will act as "Athletic Director," with five "coaches" under him, each Incoming HBAA President Les Letlow has stated his desire leading a region of the state. The coaches and their regions to make membership one of his priorities for 2014, and are as follows: Steve Steele CATHY BROWN ALICIA HUEY Athens/Limestone County, Cullman County, DeKalb County, Greater Morgan County, Huntsville/Madison County, Jackson County and Shoals Chilton County, Tallapoosa County, Greater Montgomery, Dothan/Wiregrass and Enterprise Tuscaloosa, Walker County, Northwest Alabama, Greater Birmingham and Blount County PHEZA SUMNERS JOE HOCKLANDER Lee County, Phenix City, St. Clair County, Greater Gadsden and Greater Calhoun County Metro Mobile, Baldwin County and South Alabama Continuing the football theme, membership chairs from each of the locals will be "Quarterbacks". When a member recruits another member, they automatically join the "HBAA Letterman's Club". The Membership Committee will run the drive throughout all of 2014, with top recruiters recognized each quarter. They'll play off the football rivalry in our state to spur on some friendly competition among the regions. A special emphasis also will be placed on recognizing Spikes for their recruiting and retention efforts. The Membership Committee will unveil the details of its plans during the 2014 HBAA Winter Meeting, February 18-20 in Montgomery. If you have questions about how you or your local can get more involved in the membership drive, contact Benny Pritchett at 205-296-8220 or email bennypritchett@hbaa.org.