STATEMENT REGARDING ALTANTIC CITY SURF EMPLOYEES
By Chuck Betson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Date: August 26, 2004
Contact: Chuck Betson, Director of Media/Marketing
Denny Watson, Asst. Director of Media

Statement from Principal Owner of the Atlantic City Surf and CEO of the Atlantic League Frank Boulton:

“I received a phone call this morning from fellow Atlantic League board director and principal owner of the Somerset Patriots, Steve Kalafer. During the call, Mr. Kalafer relayed to me a conversation he had with New Jersey Governor James E. McGreevey. In the conversation Governor McGreevey asked if we would consider giving the Atlantic City Surf employees, who left their jobs on Monday following their inappropriate actions, a second chance. I also received this morning a letter from former Surf public-address announcer Greg Mauiro, acknowledging that his remarks were inappropriate and asking for another chance. As a member of the Board of Directors of the Great South Bay YMCA, I am a firm believer in second chances. With this in mind, I have offered Mr. Maiuro his former position. Marco Cerino, who tendered his resignation following the incident, will also be offered the same opportunity. We now look forward to getting back to the business of baseball as the Atlantic City Surf get ready for the Atlantic League playoffs.”