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April 20, 2012
NEWS
NFLPA Former Players Board of Directors - New Members
The NFLPA Former Players Department would like to announce the newest members of the Board of Directors who have
joined current members Cornelius Bennett, Eddie Khayat, Jim McFarland, Erik McMillan, Mickey Washington and
Leonard Wheeler. The new members are as follows:
- Reggie Berry, a member of the Los Angeles Chapter, was re-elected during the Former Players Convention.
He was a defensive back for the San Diego Chargers for three seasons (1972-1974).
- Ron Davis was elected during the Former Players Convention last month in Marco Island, FL. He was
drafted in 1972 by the San Francisco 49ers and played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Atlanta Falcons before
retiring in 1975. Ron is a member of the Philadelphia Chapter.
- Derrick Frost was elected in the national election held prior to the Former Players Convention. He is
the second At-Large member* to join the board. He served as a punter for the Cleveland Browns, Washington
Redskins and Green Bay Packers from 2003-2008. Derrick is a member of the Washington, D.C. Chapter.
In addition to adding new members to the board at the Convention, Cornelius Bennett was once again elected as the
Chairman of the Former Players Board of Directors.
For more information, please visit our website at www.nflplayers.com.
Fraud Alert
Date: April 19, 2012
File:12-I-024
Subject: Bill C. Crafton Jr. - Financial
Advisor (NOT Registered with NFLPA)
The NFL Players Association Security Department in cooperation with law enforcement is investigating multiple
alleged investment fraud claims involving NFL Players. Subjects central to all complaints have been identified as
Bill C. Crafton, Jr., a/k/a Billy Crafton and Matthew Jennings. Crafton is associated with
several business interests in Southern California and Arizona. Crafton specializes in representing professional
athletes. It has been reported that Crafton directed clients to invest in a group of companies under the WESTMOORE
MANAGEMENT umbrella of companies where Matthew Jennings was listed as the CEO. The U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission shut down Westmoore citing the business engaged in a Ponzi like investment fraud scheme. On August 18,
2001, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California issued a judgment against Defendants
Westmoore Management and CEO Matthew Jennings. The SEC and the U. S. District Court named the following companies
as DEFENDANTS:
- Westmoore Management, LLC
- Westmoore Investment, L.P.
- Westmoore Capital Management
- Westmoore Capital, LLC
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, Litigation Release No. 22069 / August 18, 2011: "COURT ENTERS
JUDGMENTS AGAINST OPERATORS OF MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SECURITIES FRAUD"
http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/2011/lr22069.htm
If you have any information relative to this matter, you are requested to contact the NFLPA Security
Department at 202-756-9102 or by email at tim.christine@nflplayers.com.
CHAPTER NEWS
Bowling with the Brigance Brigade
Join us in Houston, Texas on May 11th for a night of food, fun and friends! Celebrate the homecoming of OJ and
Chanda Brigance while helping in the fight against ALS!
OJ and Chanda Brigance created the Brigance Brigade to raise funds to improve the quality of life for ALS
patients and their families.
Support their efforts in 'Crushing' ALS by grabbing some friends and bowling the night away!
Click to dowload the flyer (PDF).
HEALTH
The Simplest Way to Get Smarter
Forget the puzzles, games, and mental exercises. There's an easier way to boost your brain power.
Sure, exercise is good for your health. We all know that. But exercise is also a scientifically proven way to
make yourself smarter.
According to Gretchen Reynolds, author of the soon to be released The First 20 Minutes, a book about the
science of exercise, recent research shows that exercise can help your brain resist physical shrinkage and improve
cognitive flexibility.
"Exercise," she writes in a New York Times article, "...does more to bolster thinking than thinking
does."
Here's why. Your brain is a tissue and so like any other tissue, abuse, lack of use, and especially age causes
its performance to decline. Sometime in our late twenties the hippocampus, the portion of our brains devoted to
learning and memory, loses about a percent per year in total volume. So it's no surprise that as we get older we
naturally lose some of our memory and learning capacity.
But what is surprising is that, just like with your muscles, exercise can slow or even reverse the physical decay
of your brain.
Click to read the article.
How to Eat Properly
Modern Western culture has distorted the innate act of eating sensibly by its overwhelming abundance of food.
Sure, the presence of a culture that is sufficient and advanced enough to feed all of its citizens three times
what they actually need is comforting, but along with that comes obesity and disease. Read on to learn the tips
and secrets for eating your way to a healthy body.
Click to read the article.
WebMD BMI Plus Calculator
The BMI Plus Calculator is an innovative health and weight calculator that gives personal results on 6 different
weight and fitness measurements. Whether you're just getting started or have already begun your journey, this
calculator will help you understand your body's needs as your body changes for optimal personal success!
Click to use the calculator.
BUSINESS
Building Operations Assistant - Chicago Bears Football Club (Lake Forest, IL)
This full-time employee will utilize their skills in building operations and event implementation by working
under the Director of Team and Building Operations at the team’s headquarters. This individual will support the
building operations team by assisting with event operations, data management, and facility maintenance. The job
entails interaction across departments within the organization, as well as with clients and customers.
Click to read the job posting.
Producer - Eagles Television Network - Philadelphia Eagles (Philadelphia, PA)
The ideal candidate is a driven and versatile broadcast professional with the ability to conceptualize, direct,
shoot, and deliver compelling sports video content. The Producer will be charged with the creation of a variety of
programming for broadcast and digital platforms. As a member of a small production team the Producer is expected
to serve in multiple capacities throughout the year.
Click to read the job posting.
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Dental Tip #2
Protect your root canal tooth with a crown. Most teeth that have had root canal will require a crown or cap to
rebuild and protect it. Unprotected teeth that have had root canal can break and may need to be removed.
Dr. Jerry Gordon directs the Former NFL Player Dental Discount Program. The program is a member discount program.
To learn more go to www.playersdental.com. Interested former players
can register at http://playersdental.com/interest-form.php.
The Dental Comfort Zone
2734 Street Rd. | Bensalem, PA, 19020 | 215.639.0571
www.dentalcomfortzone.com
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