Sport Maverickstm host Ida Muorie and Elleanor Starks, broadcasting on Internet Talk Radio station Voice America (voiceamerica.com), welcomes former star defensive tackle for the San Diego Chargers and Executive Director of "Goals For Life" program; and Taso Milonas, a Board Certified Tax Lawyer/Charitable Planning Expert to talk about Sport Philanthrophy.
(PRWEB) January 25, 2005 -- "Sport Mavericks" hosts, Ida Muorie and Elleanor Starks broadcasting on Internet Radio station Voice America (www.voiceamerica.com), welcomes youth motivation speaker and former star defensive tackle for San Diego Chargers, Reggie Berry, and famed Charitable Planning Expert Taso Milonas, a Board Certified Tax Lawyer on January 25, 2005 at 8:00pm EST and 5:00pm Pacific Time.
Reggie Berry will discuss the history of "Goals For Life" program and introduce some of the program participants. Berry will also discuss his 2005 Capital Campaign Drive that will be launched during a February 2005 Celebrity Golf Tournament in the Los Angeles area.
When Reggie retired from the NFL in 1975, Berry wanted to do something with his life to help improve opportunities for "at risk" students in the Los Angeles area. He returned to school to become a teacher and over the next several years, worked as a tutor and mentor in federally funded and operated programs to help inner-city students. In 1989, using personal funds, he founded the "Goals For Life program, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Together with Taso Milonas, Reggie will reveal the pros and cons of setting up your own Charitable Foundation and running it successfully for 16 years.
Taso Milonas specifically will discuss why a professional athletes may consider setting up their own Charitable Foundations. He will also discuss the pros and cons of a Private Chartiable Foundation, and a Public Foundation.
With the popularity of Sports Philanthrophy a "Foundation" has become a professional athletes "dream." Currently all professional leagues like the NFL, NBA/WNBA,MLBA,NHL have some kind of philanthrophy program that they engage their star power to raise money. Many athletes have their own foundations that highlight national issues such as single moms, breast cancer,child abuse, education, diabetes, obesity and sickle cell anemia. Organizations like Magic Johnson Foundation and Mia Hamm Foundation have given millions back to the community.
About "Goals For Life" 501(c)(3) program:
The late great Tom Landry described the program best as "a model program for success in life and sports." Named the "2005 Sport Maverickstm Charity of the Year," 'Goals For Life' program boast of 16 years of success." The program is a coeducational program that offers "at-risk" students a game plan for success. Combining the talents and experience of retired and active professional athletes as mentor-teachers. Drawing on the cast of athletes with various experiences of success and failures, the athletes help students to set realistic goals and objectives for their lives while participating in the program. Upon graduation from the program, the learned lessons and friendships becomes a part of the fabric of the participants lives.
About Taso Milonas, Charitable Planning Expert:
Taso Milonas is a Board Certified Tax Lawyer based in Sarasota, florida. Ge advises high net worth individuals and their businesses throughout the Florida on tax, estate planning and related matters. Taso has an extensive background in charitable gift planning ranging from simple outright gifts to multimillion dollar family foundation. He lectures frequently to individuals, lawyers and prospective clients. Taso holds a law degrees from Stetson University and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Florida.
About "Sport Mavericks"tm
"Sport Maverickstm" brings education and athleticism together to level the playing field for parents of athletes. The show takes sports off the kitchen table and into the boardrooms and warrooms of sport organizations. The show presents real life experiences and solutions that help parents and athletes navigate through the challenges of playing sports and going professional successfully. "Sport Maverickstm" also educates the general public by presenting athletes that are "True" role models making major contributions on the field and off the field.
Host/Executive Producer and President and CEO of IRM Production Company, Ida R. Muorie, is an experienced public speaker,spokespereson, seminar leader, published author, sports advocate, and former Chaplain and Education Director for the Florida Gator Parent Association.(GPA)
Co-host/Assistant Producer and Vice-President of IRM Production Company, Elleanor "Momma" Starks is the "football mom" of Max Starks of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Through Starks leadership as President, Muorie and Starks revamped the Gator Parent Association and made it a model for the NCAA schools. In 2004, "Momma Starks" participated in the 2004 Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign of the Pittsburgh Steelers as a survivor. In 2005, she plan to participate as a new member in the NFL Mother's Association.
Associate Producer, Fast Track Expediting,LLC, "William Barnes," President and CEO has been instrumental in providing valuable guidance and asssitance to Sport Maverickstm since its inceptions. Mr. Barnes also wrote and produced the Sport Maverickstm theme song.
Sport Adviser, "Henry Lawrence" is a graduate of Florida A&M. "Henry" was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the first round in 1974,and is a three-time veteran of the Super Bowl. Henry is a membert of the Program Committee, and has served as guest co-host twice.
Sport Adviser-At-Large, "Max Starks," an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Max was drafted in the third round by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2004. Max is an accomplished spokesperson, and seminar leader. Max serves on Sport Maverickstm Program Committee, and he has served as a guest co-host.
"Sport Maverickstm" can be heard "Live" Tuesdays, 8:00pm-9:00pm EST and 5:00pm-6:00pm Pacific on VoiceAmerica (www.voiceamerica.com). Listeners are encouraged to call in to a "live broadcast" with your questions and comments at 1-888-335-5204. Sport Maverickstn=m replays 12 hour later and archived shows are hosted on (www.voiceamerica.com).
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