


2023 - 2024
LUNCHEON SCHEDULE
September 20, 2023 - Desiree Reed Francois (MIzzou AD)
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan. 18 - 2023
Truman State head coach
GREG NESBITT
Feb. 8 - 2023
Lindenwood Univ head coach
JED STUGART
Mar. 15 - 2023, Jeremy Maclin
Apr. 26- Eli Drinkwitz, Mizzou
May 17 - 2023
TBA
June TBA
July 19 - 2023 - Ryan Beard, MO State Head Football Coach
August 9 - Al Hrabosky
For information about our chapter or any questions
Please respond to:
Bob Bunton
636-891-8011 / 636-891-9710
NEWS AND NOTES
*** NEW *** CLICK TO ATTEND THE 2023 SCHOLAR ATHLETE DINNER!
Check out our new "Virtual Luncheon" segments. Great interviews conducted by Ken Leach with former St. Louis area greats and past Tom Lombardo scholarship winners. Click the link below to view the virtual segments.
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William Cocos - Oakville High School, former Tom Lombardo scholarship recipient, Navy Seal
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Jake Parent - Former Tom Lombardo scholarship recipient
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Ben Noll - 2000 NFF STL Tom Lombardo Chapter Award Recipient, Priory HS, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton Business School Graduate, Offensive Lineman for the STL Rams, Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions, Current Board Member for the NFL Players Association.
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Lee Ward - Former Parkway Central, Stanford Cardinal and Carolina Panther.
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Bill Snyder - Legendary coach at Kansas State.
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Christian Suntrup - Former Boston College QB
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Scholar Athlete Banquet, 2023
The 2023 Scholar Athlete Banquet at the Missouri Athletic Club was an incredibly special night! Here are some pictures from the event.
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Previous scholar athlete award winner Craig Suntrup visited at our luncheon with Coach Drinkwitz in April.
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College Football Hall of Famer, Jeremy Maclin attended the March luncheon! Don't miss the other great guests who will be attending in the future! Contact Bob Bunton to reserve your spot (314)-227-5458
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Former Scholar Athletes Meet With Herbert Hoover Boys ClubOn Wednesday, January 25, former scholar athletes spoke with officials and members of the Herbert Hoover Boys Club. The conversation was about how to create academic success, goal setting and how to work and plan to be successful. The event was held at Lombardo’s Airport location.
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If you enjoy giving to help others, give to our chapter of the National Football Foundation. We’ve given nearly $750,000 in grants and scholarships to:
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High school athletes who demonstrate strong character and scholarship.
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Students who have overcome physical and emotional hardships with courage and determination.
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Amateur programs that need supplies and equipment to serve young people.
Please be a part of this effort to serve others.
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