25 Years/Lifetime Awards

GREATER PUEBLO SPORTS ASSOCIATION

Lifetime Members

From Article III, Section 6 of the GPSA Constitution:

Lifetime Membership: To consist of (1) No Dues (2) No Attendance required to vote and (3) recognition at meetings and banquet if they are in attendance. In order to qualify for a Lifetime Membership a member must have a proven record of leadership, attendance, as a worker, and has shown a spirit of high regards for the GPSA. Someone must nominate the member from the floor, discussion should follow and then a secret ballot where five (5) no votes would disquailfy the individual for the award. The Lifetime Member is still required to purchase a ticket to the banquet if they want to attend.

Lifetime Member (LTM): Joe Massaro
Year Voted as LTM: Feb. 20, 2023
GPSA Achievements: Responsible for compiling "The Greatest Moments in GPSA" for the last 25 years. Age 78 at time of lifetime honor,
Years with GPSA: 25
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1995

Lifetime Member (LTM): Joe Bonacquista
Year Voted as LTM: Feb. 23, 2023
GPSA Achievements: Seven-time Secretary (2002-04 and 2016-19) for the GPSA. Age 81 at time of lifetime honor. 
Years with GPSA: 25
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1977

Lifetime Member (LTM): Jim Blanc
Year Voted as LTM: Feb. 18, 2019
GPSA Achievements: Six-time President (2008-09 and 2014-17) and five-time Vice-President (2005-07 and 2012-13) for the GPSA. Age 86 at time of lifetime honor. 
Years with GPSA: 25
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1989

Lifetime Member (LTM): Sel Elizondo
Year Voted as LTM: 2016
GPSA Achievements: Named GPSA President (2000-01); Age 83 at time of Honor (Bd:12/25/1933). 
Years with GPSA: 23
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1992

Lifetime Member (LTM): Hoy Frakes
Year Voted as LTM: Oct. 21, 2013
GPSA Achievements: GPSA Historian since 2004; Named GPSA President in 1996; Age 81 at time of Honor (Bd: 1/28/1932).
Years with GPSA: 22
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1981

Lifetime Member (LTM): Mickey Giarratano
Year Voted as LTM: 2010
GPSA Achievements: 
Years with GPSA: 20
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1993

Lifetime Member (LTM): Tom Keach
Year Voted as LTM: 2010
GPSA Achievements: Inducted into Hall of Fame 1973; life time membership 2010, first inducted as a charter member.
Years with GPSA: N/A
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1973

Lifetime Member (LTM): Dr. Donald P. Stutters
Year Voted as LTM: March 15, 2010
GPSA Achievements: Two-time President of GPSA (1998, 1990); Has printed GPSA Constitition since 1996; Five-time GPSA Secretary (1992-96);Named GPSA Vice-President in 1989; Age 77 at time of Honor (Bd: 5/22/1932). 
Years with GPSA: 21
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1993

Lifetime Member (LTM): Bob Trevithick
Year Voted as LTM: April 29, 2009
GPSA Achievements: First member to hold ALL four offices of the GPSA; Secretary (1991, 1987, 1982); President (1984-85); Vice-President (1983); Treasurer (1981); Calling Committee of one - Called all members on Sunday prior to meeting on Monday night; In charge of setting up and running the video presentations at Banquet (since 1996); Age 79 at time of Honor (Bd: 1/25/1931).
Years with GPSA: 37
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1978

Lifetime Member (LTM): Sam Corsentino
Year Voted as LTM: 1980
GPSA Achievements: Served a majority of his time in office as Treasurer (1982-83 and 1986-2007); Age 62 at time of Honor (Bd: 8/25/1918).
Years with GPSA: 37
Year Inducted into GPSA: 2008

Lifetime Member (LTM): Sollie Raso
Year Voted as LTM: Aug. 18, 2008
GPSA Achievements: First President of the GPSA (1972-73); Regarded as the "George Washington" of the GPSA; Charter Member of the GPSA in 1972; Age 86 at time of Honor (Bd: 1/14/1922).
Years with GPSA: 36
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1972

Lifetime Member (LTM): Ernie Ballotti
Year Voted as LTM: Aug. 18, 2008
GPSA Achievements: Three-time GPSA President (1978, 1988, 1989); GPSA Treasurer (1984-85); Named GPSA Vice-President in 1977; Charter Member of the GPSA in 1972; Age 82 at time of Honor (Bd: 7/2/1926).
Years with GPSA: 36
Year Inducted into GPSA: 1981