The Phoenixville Marian Youth Club

The Phoenixville Marian Youth Club (PMYC) has been in operation since 1956 and is in
its 53rd season of operation. The club provides midget football, field hockey, lacrosse, flag football, basketball and cheerleading for area youngsters.
This year’s program was dedicated to the late Robert “Bob” Dawson. He was involved with the group since his parents, Harry and Gert Dawson, were involved from the inception. Harry held the positions of purchasing agent, board member, president and treasurer for more than 35 years. Gert, a current board member and treasurer, has managed the refreshment stand for more than 50 years.
Bob Dawson passed away unexpectedly last summer. He attended Northern Chester County Vo-Tech School, currently known as CAT-Pickering. He graduated from the Philadelphia Technical Institute with a degree in heating and air conditioning.
He participated in PMYC Little Borhters football as a member of the Giants and in Big Brothers as amember of the Steelers. PMYC soccer and basketball. After graduation, Bob spent a number of years as an assistant football coach. In 1991, Mr. Dawson was elected tot he board of directors,a post he held until his death.
Bob is survivied by his widow, Debbie Dawson, daughter Katie Lynn and son David.
PMYC officers for 2008 are Chuck McQuiston, president; Rob Spitz, vice president; Gert Dawson, treasuer; and Dave Gyuris, secretary. Gyuris is also in charge of publicity for the league’s football games in Little Brothers and Big Brothers divisions.