Buck O’Neil/North Florida Chapter meeting recap – 5/7/2025
Members and guests of the Buck O’Neil/North Florida Chapter gathered in the private room at Casa Grande Margaritas & Cocina Midtown Tallahassee for the chapter’s monthly meeting on May 7, 2025. Those in attendance included:
- Matt Hudson, President
- Rick Swain,Treasurer
- Kent Putnam, Secretary
- Brent Kallestad, Co-Director, Communications
- Rene Watters, Co-Director, Communications
- Frank Alarcon
- Susan Allen
- Tracy Davis
- Fred Dunphy
- Jeff English
- Bruce Grant
- Diana Kampert
- Matt Keelean
- Jeff Lickson
- John Nogowski
- Mark Pelt
- Tom Richardson
- Glenn Robertson
- Chuck Rosciam
- Jim Turner
After calling the rowdy crowd to order, President Matt Hudson asked former President Matt Keelean to take the podium and, as planned, make a presentation on the history of our chapter. He did so, starting with his own joining of SABR, through the creation of a chapter, the choice of a name, growth, changes in locations of meetings and objectives, and so on. At the conclusion, former President Keelean was presented with a plaque acknowledging his role and thanking him for his time and energy. A standing ovation followed.
Discussion ensued regarding the upcoming SABR 53 convention in Dallas; seven chapter members plan to attend. Other members have plans to see major league or minor league games over the summer.
Chuck Rosciam gave a presentation on those times when a major league hitter has hit four home runs in a single game, one of the rarest of feats.
We discussed the great season now being experienced by the FSU baseball team.
Tom Richardson gave us an update on the Chapter’s MLB prediction contest.
After further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 8 PM.
— Kent Putnam
Chapter Secretary