Board Member: Chuck Bondy
Position: Chairman of Miracle Board
Vice President Amherstburg Minor Baseball Association
Career:
Owner/Operator of C.J. Bondy Plumbing
Previous owner of Helpers Home Hardware 1993 - 2003
Married 30 years to wife Ann, father to Emily & John
Community Contributions:
Member of Knights of Columbus in Amherstburg since 1979
Held coaching positions in a multitude of Minor Hockey and Minor Baseball teams.
Head Coach to General Amherst Baseball Team
Coach on the Men’s Amherstburg Senior Baseball Team
Committee Member on the Amherstburg Recreation Board
Miracle League Involvement:
Three generations of my family have enjoyed playing the game of baseball right here in Amherstburg’s Wigle Park. The love of playing this sport has been passed down from father to son and has resulted in many memorable moments our family has treasured. Whether it’s playing, coaching or watching, summer means baseball. In 2008 members of the Amherstburg Minor Baseball and Amherstburg Rotary Club began discussions on how to build and operate a Miracle League Diamond. This league will allow everyone to have those special baseball memories.
Board Member: Mike Bondy
Position: Vice Chair & Sponsorship Director
BIO:
Mike Bondy is a long time Amherstburg resident. He participated in a variety of sports as a youth and adult in Amherstburg. Mike is a partner at Shoreline Tours, a tour operator who specializes in group travel for the 55+ traveler.
Local charities involved include the Goodfellows, Hospice of Windsor and the M.S. Society.
My good friend Chuck Bondy was instrumental in my initial involvement with the Miracle Diamond. Participation in a tournament a couple summers ago gave me a first hand opportunity to witness this incredible project.
Board Member: Brian McGee
Position: Vice Chair and League Commissioner
Career: Automotive
Tool & Die Maker
Tooling Supervisor
Program Manager
Technical Sale Representative
Account Manager
Community Contributions:
Coached Minor Soccer
Coached Minor Hockey (House league & travel)
Minor Hockey Board 1 year
Reason for being involved with the Amherstburg Miracle League:
2 years ago when I was asked to help with the pre-Miracle League tournament the team that I coached had people young and old that were so excited about playing baseball that day. Soon I realized this group wasn’t being held back by disabilities, only the lack of venue. By helping out with this vision the road blocks will be eliminated, all people will be able to enjoy the sports I had the pleasure of playing and watching other kids play while coaching them.
Board Member: Ann Bondy
Position: Registration Director
Position: Treasurer
Board Member: Diana Hunt
Position: Secretary
Position: Audio & Video Director
Board Member: John Holzel
Position: Game Day Operations Director
Position: Audio & Video Director
Board Member: Mark Vigneux
Position: Fund Raising Director
Career:
Owner and Operator of Mark’s Drapery Installation. Proudly providing service to individuals in Windsor and Essex County.
Community Contributions:
Throughout my like I have actively been involved in sports, opportunities to work with youth and community events. For several years I coached baseball, volunteered with youth activities through the church and participated in a number of community and charity events that raise money for individuals and families that have been affected by cancer.
Married to Michele, and the father of 3 boys. My wife Michele, and I are community minded people. We regularly attended events that we feel make a difference in our community. Throughout the years, I have organized a number of fund raising events to help family and friends who have had their lives turned upside down by medical illness.
Reason for being involved:
I first heard about the Miracle League through a few good friends of mine. As I sat and listened to them share their stories about a baseball tournament they had arranged for people with developmental and physical disabilities, I was struck by how amazed they were by watching these athlete compete. Their inspiring story convinced me that the Miracle League was something I wanted to become involved with. The Miracle League has the potential to change the lives of so many athletes who have longed to play a game that they love. I can’t wait for opening day!
Board Member: Michele Vigneux
Position: Public – Media Relations
Career:
Process Coordinator and Certified Supports Intensity Scale Assessor
Employed by Family Service Windsor & Essex County
Married to Mark, and mother to 3 boys
Community Contributions:
Throughout my life, I have volunteered and held memberships on a number of Boards and Committees. Currently by representation on Boards is primarily with agencies that provide services and supports for adults with development disabilities and with individuals who are vulnerable. I am also a strong supporter for the fight against cancer.
My husband Mark and I are community minded people. We regularly attend a number of charity events that assist agencies and organizations with providing needed supports for the community members. We have over the years also combined our own efforts to raise funds for family members and friends who were in need of financial support due to medical reasons.
Reason for being involved:
The Miracle League is an amazing opportunity for the players, the coaches, the fans, the volunteers, the families, the sponsors, and anyone else who believes in an inclusive community. I am excited and honored that I have the opportunity to work with a number of caring individuals who want to work hard to make the dream to play baseball come alive for kids and adults who may never otherwise have the opportunity to play the sport they love. My son loves baseball but we have never quite found the right league for him. I can’t wait to see his first game on the ball field!
Board Member: Michelle Jones-Rousseau
Position: Nourishment Director
BIO:
My name is Michelle Jones-Rousseau. I resident in LaSalle with my husband Dan and sons Kyle (22) and Dylan (12)
As the mom of a 22 year old son with an intellectual disability I always look for opportunities to advocate for him and help him with his dreams. Participating in activities that he loves and that help his self esteem and growth into adulthood are so important to us.
I am one of the co-founders of the Amherstburg Heroes Athletic Club. This group provides recreational sport opportunities and a social network to over 50 individuals in our community.
I have been a support worker for Community Living Essex County for over 17 years. My role with this agency is to help individuals with an intellectual disability to gain employment in their community.
For both personal and professional reasons I was very excited to be involved in this venture that will open doors for so many.
Board Member: Sandra Paisley
Position: Buddy Director
BIO:
My name is Sandra Paisley and I have the great pleasure of being a part of the “Miracle League of Amherstburg” as the Volunteer-Buddy Director. I am a mother of three teenage children and have been involved with Amhestburg Minor Baseball as a parent and a coach. As our bumper stickers says “Baseball is where we live, Life is just a place we spend time between games”.
I have been employed with Community Living Essex County as a Support Manager in the Amherstburg area for over 25 years. Community Living Essex is an agency who supports people with an intellectual disability and their families across Essex County, so have the Miracle League” come to Amherstburg is a dream come true for so many people and their families, and for me to a part of this -
Board Member: Tim Hunt
Position: Rotary Club Representative (Umpires)
Position: Audio & Video Director
Board Member: Gaye McGee
Position: Entertainment Director
Position: Audio & Video Director
Board Member: Mary Lynne Holzel
Position: Audio & Video Director
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