The Board of Directors of the District 8 Little League Foundation is proud to announce Joe Girardi as the keynote speaker for the 2nd Annual Diamond Dinner scheduled for May 10th at 6 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Convention Center in Liverpool, New York.
     The District 8 Little League Foundation selected Girardi as this year’s keynote speaker due to his stellar and continuing career in baseball. In the mid to late 1990’s, Girardi helped lead the New York Yankees to three World Series titles; in 2006 he was named National League Manager of the Year for guiding the Florida Marlins; and in 2007 he provided game and studio analysis on the YES network. This season, Girardi will co-host a new original series, ‘Behind the Plate’, which takes a look at baseball and its nuances from the unique viewpoint of former catchers.
     Mike D’Avirro, managing partner of Bowers & Company, CPAs, the major sponsor of the event and District 8 Little League Foundation member states, “We chose Joe Girardi as this year’s speaker knowing he will captivate the audience with stories from his playing days with the Yankees and coaching experience with the Marlins.” Girardi is expected to draw a crowd of both adults and youth due to his popularity on the YES network’s ‘Kids on Deck’ series, which earned him an Emmy.
     Proceeds from the event will provide grants for field, safety and equipment improvements throughout the District 8 Little League. Approximately $30,000 in grant money was awarded from last year’s first annual Diamond Dinner event.
     For more information on purchasing tickets or becoming an event sponsor, visit the District 8 Little League Foundation website at www.diamonddinner.net or call 315-463-8176.