What is the Touchdown Club?
The Touchdown Club has been in existence for nearly 68 years. Like many organizations that have
been around that long, it has changed it's goals and objectives. However; one thing has been
constant--working with the youth of our community. To familiarize everyone with the Club's
history, here is a brief rundown.
ORIGINAL GOAL
The Touchdown Club is the oldest sports organization in Summit County, established in 1941. The
original goal of the Club was to serve the University of Akron's football program as a booster
club. It started as part of the University of Akron's "A" Association organization (Akron's
lettermen's club) to raise money for recruiting and to aid football coach Otis Douglas. When World
War II began, Douglas left the University for the Navy and a disagreement with President Hezzelton
Simmons caused the Touchdown Club to separate from the "A" Association. It became its own organization
on November 5, 1942. The first President of the Touchdown Club was Edward Nahm. After the Club became
an independent organization, new objectives were set which changed the purpose and focus of the
Touchdown Club. The new objectives included:
- Sponsoring, promoting, publicizing, and supporting activities for the youth of Summit County.
- Recognizing superior achievements in athletics / social activities.
- Providing a medium through which youth-minded individuals could invest part of their time, effort, and resources
The Club is now an organization dedicated to helping the youth of Summit and Portage County.
Links
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» History
» Past Presidents
» Coach of the Year
» Awards Pictures
» 2011 Awards Pictures
» Past Recipients
» Summit Football
» Portage Football
» Summit Volleyball
» Portage Volleyball
» Players of the Year
» Awards Pictures
» 2010 Players Awards
» 2010-2011 Awards(1)
» 2010-2011 Awards(2)
» 2011 Awards Pictures
» Officers and Board
» George Boss Award
» Scholarships
» Online Application
» Download Application
» Sportsmanship
» Foundation
» Contacts
Greater Akron Area Touchdown Club