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Dinner with Jerry Brewer, ​February 13, 2019

Member Dinner Reservation and Purchase

Guest Dinner Reservation and Purchase

Big-Name Washington Post Sportswriter Jerry Brewer
​Leads Off a Big New Year for the Better Sports Club

When it comes to Washington sports journalism, Jerry Brewer is the talk of the town. Since arriving at The Washington Post four years ago, Jerry’s insightful, fact-filled and opinionated columns have stimulated tons of online and sports-talk chatter. And now Better Sports Club members and friends have their own opportunity to hear firsthand from this rising sports journalism guru.

Make your reservations now to hear Jerry Brewer at the club’s first meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, February 13, at the Columbus Club of Arlington, 5115 Little Falls Road. Social Hour begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner and program at 7:15 pm. Admission is $25 for members, $30 for guests.  Reserve online by clicking the left tab link, or by contacting Rick Schumann at BSCRSVP@gmail.com or 703-241-0390.  Please specify your choice of meat or vegetable lasagna, to be served with Caesar salad, garlic bread and cheesecake.
 
What makes Jerry Brewer so unique? Here’s what he says: “There are hundreds, sometimes thousands, of media covering these events. Why go unless you have something different to say? If you’re going to cough up the same old themes, your paper should just take copy from a wire service. . . How do you find these angles? You just open your eyes and allow yourself to. We’re all different people with different interests and different insights. If you have the confidence to trust yourself, then it becomes quite easy to see the sports world differently.”
 
Jerry grew up in Paducah, Kentucky and earned a BA in print journalism at Western Kentucky University. His rapid rise through the sports journalism ranks has taken him to the Orlando Sentinel, Louisville Courier-Journal and the Seattle Times, where he wrote for more than eight years before moving to “The DVM.”  Among the honors and awards he has earned are:
•             Top 10 sports columnist, Associated Press Sports Editors, 2017
•             Top 10 sports columnist, Associated Press Sports Editors, 2016
•             First place, American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors, 2008
•             Top 10, sports feature and project reporting, Association Press Sports Editors, 2005
 
Jerry approaches sports journalism with a mantra: "The game is not the story. The game is a platform to tell a story." Through sports, Brewer chronicles the ups and downs, virtues and flaws, of humans whose lives play out before thousands of fans. He sees sports as riveting to the imagination and enlivened by the zany and unpredictable behavior of regular people who stumble into iconic status. But he cares mostly about affecting a community through his work, through powerful storytelling or poignant, frank opinions. He lives with his wife and two sons in Arlington.

We look forward to seeing you on February 13. Take advantage of this great opportunity to introduce a new prospective member to the club.

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Club Calendar - 2019

Mark your calendar for another great year of fascinating speakers and celebrating the best of sports in Arlington...

February 13, 6:30 p.m. - Dinner with Jerry Brewer, sports columnist with The Washington Post and resident of Arlington. 
February 27, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
March 13, 6:30 p.m. - Dinner with Lynnea Salvo
March 27, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
April 10, 6:30 p.m. - Dinner with Speaker TBA
April 24, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
May 29, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
June 5 - Annual Award Banquet
June 26, 7:00 p.m. - Board of Governors Meeting
Fall Dinner Meetings - TBA 
September 25 - Board of Governors Meeting
October 23 - Board of Governors Meeting
November 20 - Board of Governors Meeting​

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BSC Mission Statement

The Better Sports Club of Arlington is a nonprofit community organization founded in 1957 “to promote useful citizenship through the medium of sports.” The Better Sports Club is dedicated to serving Arlington, Virginia's youth and to fostering the principle of fair play, good sportsmanship, a competitive spirit, tolerance and friendship.
Club membership is open to women and men over the age of 18 who share the club’s goals, without regard to race, religion, ethnicity or personal orientation.
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