Problem:
“
How to Enjoy a Professional
Baseball Game.
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Shareholders | Managers | Staff
MATTHEW A. TURNAGE, CPA
SENIOR AUDIT MANAGER
601-898-8875 Ext 222
mturnage@mclcpa.net
License #5502
Matthew has been in public accounting for over ten years. He provides auditing and attestation services for non-profit charitable organizations, trade associations, non-profit membership organizations, charitable bingo operations, churches, private schools, commercial entities, pension plans, municipalities, public school districts and utility districts. Matthew also has experience preparing individual, corporate, partnership, trust and non-profit tax returns. In addition, he has also participated as a discussion leader in several workshops for non-profit organizations.
A summa cum laude graduate from The University of Southern Mississippi, Matthew holds Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Master of Professional Accountancy degrees. He is a licensed CPA in the State of Mississippi. His professional memberships include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Matthew is a member of First Presbyterian Church and the Madison-Gluckstadt Rotary Club where he currently serves as President. He currently resides in the Fondren area of Jackson with his wife, Taylor and daughter, Cecilia.
In his free time, Matthew enjoys watching science fiction television and movies, reading theological books, listening to music, and collecting comic books. He is a member of the Deep Purple Appreciation Society and has been known to dabble with his guitar on occasion. A supporter of the Chicago Cubs for over two decades, he also intends to see every Major League Baseball team play at their home stadium during his lifetime.
Matthew's Solution:
1. Dress appropriately. It was once said that every baseball fan should dress as though he or she might be called in to the game at any moment. Therefore, wear your team’s cap and jersey, and bring a glove.
2. Sample the local cuisine. It’s hard to go wrong with a hot dog at a baseball game, but where possible, try to sample some food native to the city where you’re watching the game. For example, have a Skyline Chili Dog in Cincinnati, bratwurst in Milwaukee, or a fish taco in San Diego.
3. Pay attention during the game. This is especially important for those seated in foul territory along the baselines. Injuries caused by balls or bats flying into the stands are more likely to occur to someone not watching the game closely enough.
4. Observe the local customs. Many ballparks around the country have established their own traditions, and because baseball is a game of tradition it is important to honor these. For example, if you are seated in the bleachers at Wrigley Field and you catch a home run ball hit by the visiting team, you will be expected to throw the ball back on the field.
5. Learn the words to “Take Me Out to the Ball Game.” This song is performed during the Seventh Inning Stretch at most professional ball parks, and all in attendance are expected to join in.
6. Get a souvenir. Make sure you get at least one item to remember your baseball experience by, whether it be a cap, a program, or some other memento. Baseball is a wonderful experience and you’ll want to carry the memories with you for years to come.
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