#IAMRIVIERABEACH Dan Calloway and Artie Williams, YOUTH RECREATION ASSOCIATION HOST: Ann McNeill Ep.

After reading the book ACRES OF DIAMONDS by Russell Conwell, I am convinced we are all leaving the diamond mines in our own backyards as we travel around the world looking for larger diamonds, when in fact the diamonds we seek are found within us and our hometown, from whence we came. Therefore, we are calling the podcast, #IAMRIVIERABEACH.  Today's guests: Dan Calloway and Artie WilliamsMr. Dan Calloway has served as the Athletic Director of the Youth Recreation of Palm Beach County since its founding in 1965. His love of all sports began early in life and led him from the sandlots of Riviera Beach to the Pittsburgh Pirates farm camp. After returning to Palm Beach County, his love for sports helped him mold the lives of thousands of young people through mentoring and coaching. For the past forty-nine years many of the young people that he mentored went on to become professional athletes. He always tried to impress upon the young people the importance of becoming contributing citizens who give back to their communities. He believes that if he can keep these young people involved in sports, and other actthat they will not turn to negative street influences.Artie Williams has had many accomplishments in life, but none more important than being a part of M.A.M.A, Inc. founded in memory of his nephew Torrey Donnell Manuel. Artie knows firsthand about the violence that has claimed the lives of many of our young people, so he vows to fight to prevent another mother from suffering the loss of a child to senseless violence. Connect with Mr. Calloway: 561-531-9184 or 561-848-4991 and connect with Mr. Williams: 561-201-9358Call into the podcast dial 661-554-9219. Join me Ann McNeill, and co-host Dan Callaway as we discuss the history, the present, and the future of our great city. Any questions or comments you can reach Ann McNeill at 786-546-0184