Longtime AAU Member/Volunteer Remembered

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UPPER MARLBORO, Md. - It is with great sadness that the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) shares the passing of longtime AAU member and volunteer Preston Kim "PK" Martin on Friday, January 8, 2021. A resident of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, PK dedicated his life in service to amateur athletes for more than thirty (30) years.

For many years, PK served in the Potomac Valley AAU District (District of Columbia, counties of Montgomery, Prince Georges in Maryland, and Arlington and Fairfax and cities of Alexandria and Falls Church in Virginia). First as a member and coach, then later on as a volunteer, most notably, as Boys Basketball District Sports Director and later Governor - tirelessly working towards affording youth and adult athletes of all ages participation opportunities across multiple sports.

Upon his passing, he had held numerous positions within the AAU -- both on the local and national level. On the local level, PK served as PVAAU Boys' Basketball Director since 2002 and soon became PVAAU Governor, a position he held until his passing. Nationally, PK was part of multiple AAU sport and administrative committees. He served for many years on the National AAU Volunteer Services Committee and the National AAU Finance Committee.

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Former Olympian Passes Away

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Former Olympian and MD AAU Track & Field Coach Debbie Thompson Brown passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019

Mrs. Brown was the recipient of the 2019 Maryland AAU District - Benjamin F. DuBose, Jr. Overcoming Adversity Award.

You can read her 2019 Nomination Letter to learn more about her.

Also read more about her in the 2016 Maryland "District News" Newsletter that includes an article about Coach Thompson.

Coach Brown's Final Arrangement Information:
DATE: NOVEMBER 25, 2019
TIME: VIEWING - 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. AND FUNERAL SERVICES TO START AT 11:00 A.M.
PLACE: JACKSON CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ADDRESS: 5609 BALLENGER CREEK PIKE
FREDERICK, MARYLAND 21703

Lisa Fitts, MD AAU Volunteer & Sport Director, Cheerleading

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It is with our deepest and heartfelt regrets to inform you that Lisa Fitts, a loving mother and faithful AAU Volunteer (Sport Director - Cheerleading) received her wings this morning and has taken flight to be with her LORD! Lisa passed away after a brief illness surrounded by her family and friends. We all loved Lisa and loved working with her. She will be sorely missed by her AAU family.

Lisa Fitts Family Hour Service will be held on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 2-6 p.m. at the Calvin Scruggs Funeral Home, 1412 E Preston St, Baltimore, MD 21213.

Lisa's Wake and Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at New Antioch Baptist Church, 2401 St. Paul Street . Her Wake is scheduled from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and Funeral Service is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m.

We send our condolences to Lisa's family on her passing. May our friendship and prayers give you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

A Gentle Warrior: A Tribute to Beverly “Aunt Bev” Ellis

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It is with deepest regret that we announce the recent passing of one of our most dedicated workers and team member. On the morning of Sunday, June 28 at the Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Beverly Ellis peacefully passed away, after a long illness, at the age of 54.

“Aunt Bev,” as she was affectionately called by the youth she served and guided, enjoyed a lengthy career with Aon Insurance Corporation in Baltimore. She also worked for a time at the Baltimore City Bureau of Parks and Recreation’s Webster-Kendricks Recreation Center. She then transferred to the Youth and Adults Sports Program as a Gym Leader, managing youth and adult basketball leagues, tournaments and clinics.

Beverly was an outstanding Maryland AAU Volunteer for over 16 years, having served as an AAU Sports Commissioner for the Boys Basketball Program, and she was also a valued team member on our Annual Banquet Committee. “Beverly never hesitated to serve and was happy to do so,” said Antoinette DuBose, Maryland District 2nd Lieutenant Governor. “She was a true trooper.”

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