2009 USFTL National Hall Of Fame

Joanie M. Cihon

Induction: Director
Presenter: Michael Cihon & Charlie Malta
City/State: Mentor , OH
Date of Birth: 03/03/60 
Height/Weight: 5’4’’ 110
Spouse: Michael
Occupation: Secretary for USFTL
Career as Director: 17 years (1993-2009)
Number: 33
National Tournament Appearances: 28 (1982-2009)
State Tournament Appearances: 23 (1987-2009)
Most Memorable Moments in Flag Football: Working for the USFTL for 17 years now, I would have to say that the most memorable moment in Flag & Touch Football that I have was the 1993 USFTL National Championships that was held in Chicago, IL and being the ONLY secretary working for the USFTL. Organizing this National Tournament by myself, and only being able to work by phone calls and postal mail, before the internet and email was available. Then, going to the National Tournament and feeling very proud and realizing that I had made this National Tournament happen by myself (one secretary), having 128 teams participate and it being so successful.
     I am also proud to say that from 1993-2000, I worked as the only USFTL secretary and accomplished what I did by myself. I feel that all of my long hard work was well worth it!