November 2006 Meeting

Wednesday-1st

Special Guest-Sam Kouvaris

A native of Baltimore, Maryland and a graduate of the University of Maryland, Sam Kouvaris began his
broadcasting career in Charleston, S.C. as the Sports Director at the ABC affiliated station, WCBD. In June of 1981,
Sam joined WJXT, the CBS station in Jacksonville, and was promoted to Sports Director in March of 1982. January 1, 2000
Sam was given additional duties as Managing Editor of the sports department at WJXT. Previously, he was an
intern sports reporter in the Washington/Baltimore area.

As Sports Director/Managing Editor, Sam's responsibilities include the presentation of the daily newscasts
and the leadership of the sports department. Along with the News Director and General Manager, he
helps determine the sports coverage policy throughout the year. He also hosts a weekly review of the Jaguars
game called "The End Zone" on Monday nights during the football season, and anchors any
other sports specials throughout the year.

Sam's play-by-play experience stretches from football to polo and he has called events for CBS, NBC,
ABC, ESPN, SportsChannel and the Sunshine Network. He was the pre-season television play-by-play
voice for the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars in 2001 and 2002, and served as the sideline reporter for the
Jaguars Radio Network during the 2000 season.

A 3-sport varsity athlete in High School, Sam also participated in football and baseball in college and on
the semi-professional level. He still stays active in sports, mainly cross-training, in local basketball
leagues and the occasional fantasy baseball camp. As part of his sports coverage, Sam has tried out for
the Jacksonville Tea Men and the USFL Jacksonville Bulls. He served as the voice of the
Tea Men of the NASL in 1983.

A popular feature on WJXT's Eyewitness News at 5:30 is Stump Sam. Viewers are invited to send in
their sports questions to see if they can "Stump Sam." Sam has maintained about an 80% correct
answer rate since the feature's inception in 1990.

Sam calls his experience in Navy tactical aircraft the highlight of his career. After a flight with the
"Blue Angels," Sam completed six weeks of training administered by the U.S. Navy at NAS Jacksonville
and Cecil Field and was backseat qualified to fly in the F/A-18. He has done stories with several squadrons
in the Atlantic Fleet and has one carrier arrested landing and launch. Sam has also flown with the
USAF Thunderbirds in the F-16, earning his "9-G" pin, and has flown in the L-39 experimental jet
training aircraft. He currently is a FAA Certified Pilot.

His sports commentaries can be heard twice each morning on WFYV-FM in Jacksonville and
on the syndicated Lex and Terry radio show through out the country. He is also heard on Rock 105
in Jacksonville on Monday and Friday afternoons with Patty Hays during the
feature "Sixty Seconds with Sam.”

A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee, Sam is one of 38 electors asked each
year to vote on candidates eligible for induction into the Hall. He also is a designated voter for the
Heisman Trophy and the College Football Hall of Fame.

Sam is an Emmy Award winner and has won the Associated Press Broadcast Award as well as
other honors including Sportscaster of the Year by numerous organizations.

Music and drama are among his hobbies; Sam plays several musical instruments including
the trumpet and guitar. He has appeared as the lead vocalist for the St. Johns River City Band and the
UNF Jazz band at numerous "Big Band" concerts. He serves on the Board of Directors for several
charities in North Florida, and annually hosts the Children's Miracle Network Broadcast in Jacksonville.
Sam’s annual golf tournament is held each May and benefits Dreams Come True. He is also active at
St. Josephs Parish. Sam lives in the Mandarin area of Jacksonville with his wife and three children.

Join us in welcoming a long time friend of our club,
Sam Kouvaris on November 1st.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm   Social Hour
6:00 pm    Meeting

NEW/OLD MEETING LOCATION
Daytona International Airport
Volusia Room
park in the short term parking lot...get your ticket,
bring your ticket in and get it stamped...for FREE parking!!!

See everyone on the 1st!!!