Details... Details... Details...

As the fundraiser nears, there are a few reminders and some new information I would like to share with you.

BAKE SALE - If you are baking (and thank you to all the bakers that have already reached out), Mary has asked that you deliver your items to the Jaycee Pavilion at 7:30 am on Saturday - June 29.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Mary at teamvogelmerchandise@hotmail.com.

SOFTBALL TOURNAMENTS - The brackets are posted on the website and have been sent to all Team Managers.  If you would like to see the brackets - click HERE.

RACE PACKET PICK UP - If you have registered for the race and would like to pick up your packet prior to race day (Saturday, June 29) - You are welcome to stop at Central Elementary on Wednesday - June 26th, from 6 - 7:30 pm  (317 Market St.).  Please enter on the Market St. side and a Team Vogel member will be there to help you find your packet.

I cannot thank the army of help that has surrounded me and Team Vogel.  Thank you to everyone who helps bring the event together.  My brain is running on overload today - trying to get all the details out and right.  I may have missed an important detail...  If so, please email teamvogel@hotmail.com and I will answer your question - and possibly share with all.

I can't wait for Saturday to get here...  It is going to be an amazing weekend.

As everything falls into place, Team Vogel has been busy in the community these past few weeks.  Thank you to the Beer Pourers (can crackers) - Rummage Sale Staff - and the Parade Walkers.

The first Team Vogel Rummage Sale was a huge hit.  Thank you to all who helped make this happen - Central Staff - Key Kids - Katie, Vanessa, Bea, Joseph, Kirsten, Payton and Mary - Miller Mentoring Students - YMCA Summer Escape Kids and Staff - and all the shoppers.  

No pictures from the parade yet - but I hope everyone who walked knows how thankful I am.  I was unable to walk for I was...

At the Team Vogel Golf Outing this past May - two golfers approached me and invited me to be part of their group.  A group that planned to go sky diving for Jumps for Hope.  (Thank you Dan and Randy for inviting me).  I couldn't turn down the opportunity and money raised was supporting cancer fighting efforts.  I was in!  

It was the most amazing day - great company - many laughs - some nerves - and an experience of a lifetime.  It is hard to put into words what it feels like jumping out a plane at 12,000 feet...  I will do it again :).

Hoping to see many of you this weekend.
Believe-
Rach

I had the honor today to speak with a group of students (5th and 6th grade) about Team Vogel and the importance of helping others... "Paying it Forward".  Before I shared anything about Team Vogel, I asked the students to think about someone they admire and why...  Their responses were varied but so heart felt.  Their eyes got big and you could see the love they felt for the individual they shared. 

I know my expression is the same when I share who I admire...  I admire Joe Vogel for his willingness to help others and give back when he could have easily shut down.  His generous heart that has touched so many of us - and continues to each day.  Joe not only do you live on in many of us - today you live on in 15 kids who heard your story and are excited to help "Pay it Forward".

Please join us - RAIN or SHINE - on Friday for our first Team Vogel Rummage Sale.  All proceeds from the sale will go to Team Vogel.  There are many treasures stacking up in my office as I type this - so it will definitely be worth your time to stop by.  We have furniture - exercise equipment - clothing - picture frames and MUCH MORE.  Invite your family - friends and neighbors to stop by Central Elementary (317 Market St.) from 8 am - 2 pm.  If the rain decides to make an appearance - we will be in the gym.

As the big fundraiser draws near, it is time to put a note out to all the bakers out there.  If you are interested and able to make an item for our bake sale we would be very grateful.  Please email Mary Vogel at teamvogelmerchandise@hotmail.com if you are planning to bake an item for Saturday, June 29th.  We are asking that all bake goods be dropped off at the Jaycee Pavilion on Saturday morning around 7:30 am. 

Pinwheels are still available - we will be sitting down next Wednesday to complete pinwheel orders.  If you are interested in purchasing a pinwheel - In Honor of - or In Memory of Someone, please click on this link -

PINWHEELS

There are still spots open for the cornhole tournament.  Grab a partner - stretch a little and sign up for an afternoon of fun and bag tossing.  For more information on the tournament - click HERE.  Each participant in the tournament will aslo receive a free meal ticket for a hot dog, brat, or hamburger meal.  If you are a last moment type of person - stop on down Saturday morning to sign up.  We will begin filling the remaining openings on Saturday at 10 am (first come - first to get in the tournament basis.)

We will not be having a kickball tournament this year.  My apologies go out to the kickball lovers who signed up a team - with the lack of interest we decided it is best to cancel.  (Maybe cornhole could be your new thing...)  We hope to offer a new adventure next year for the active individuals out there.  We are thinking maybe Co-Ed Sand Volleyball...  Please email teamvogel@hotmail.com with other suggestions / ideas.

We are still searching for parade walkers.  If you are up for walking in the Steamboat Days Parade on Sunday - we would truly appreciate your support.  The candy is purchased (and sampled) - ready to be tossed carefully to parade watchers and many flyers are ready to be handed to share Team Vogel with the communtiy.  The parade kicks off at 12:30 - if you are interested and willing - please email Amanda Weifenbach at amandaweifenbach@live.com for all details.

A HUGE thank you to all who have already offered to be there.

Signing off for the day and realizing we only have 11 day to go until the big event!
Hugs  -
Rach

...and PS - Spelling is not my best area.  With that being said - please excuse todays post.  There may be a few more mis-spellings today for my auto-correct decided to take a vacation day...(Maybe I just need to learn how to turn it on.)

Here is the final design for the 2013 Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser.  If are registered for the race - you will receive a shirt in your packet.  If you are not participating the race - and interested in ordering a shirt - YOU CAN!

**Orders must be received by JUNE 15 - 2013

Shirts are $15 each and can be ordered by emailing Amanda at - amandaweifenbach@live.com

We will begin collecting items for the Silent Auction on Monday, June 17 - 2013.  If you are interested in donating an item or basket, please reach out to Kristin at kristinbiesanz@yahoo.com.

Drop off Dates and Times:
Monday - Tuesday and Wednesday (June 17 - 19)
3:30 pm - 6 pm
at Central Elementary (317 Market St.)

We will have someone at the door to meet you.  

Thank you to all the individuals who have taken the time to gather goods and create a basket already.  It is truly appreciated.

As the big fundraiser draws near - here is a run down of what teams are still needed.

Men's Softball - FULL

Women's Softball - 1 Team Needed

Kickball - TEAMS Needed

(Click on the tournament link for registration information.)

Other ways to get your daily exercise - sign up for the 5K / 1 mile Walk - Run or find a partner and participate in the Cornhole tournament.

We are looking for all Team Vogel (even new Team Vogel members) to join us for the Steamboats Days Parade on Sunday, June 23.  We will be walking in the parade - handing out flyers for the fundraiser - and throwing candy.

If you and your family are able to walk with us - we would truly appreciate.  Please send Amanda a note if you are able to walk - 

amandaweifenbach@live.com

(This will help us plan how much candy to purchase and allow us to give you the line-up / meeting details).

Hoping many of you will be able to join us.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our annual hot dog and brat stand a success.  Thank you to Mike and Julie for all your planning - to Midtown for having us every year - to all the volunteers (you would be surprised how busy a hot dog stand can be...) and to everyone who stopped for lunch or ordered delivery.  It was a wonderfully busy day and the best way to share it with those who couldn't make it... Pictures.

Being involved in sports in high school brought my attention to a small town - Janesville (and having family that lives in the area).  Traveling to Mankato - in the Big 9 Conference - created a wonder for many of us.  Every time we would near Janesville, the bus would begin to buzz, and the older athletes would being to share the story of the doll in the window.  I am surprised the bus never tipped over for once we hit Janesville - all individuals were on the right side to catch a glimpse.

My parents grew up in the area and had their stories to share too.  

I am sad to share - it sounds like the doll will be finding a new home...

Signing off for the week -
Rach

Just a friendly reminder that we will be grilling up some hot dogs and brats on Friday.  If you wish to have your order (of 5 or more) delivered - please email teamvogel@hotmail.com BY THURSDAY NIGHT with your order.

Join the Team and be part of our weekend.  Above you see all the different events taking place on Saturday (some on Sunday) - June 29th (and 30th).  We invite you take part.  Please click on the individual links below for more details...

5K / 1 mile Walk - Run
Men's Softball Tournament
Women's Softball Tournament
Co-ed Kickball Tournament
Cornhole Tournament
Pinwheels (In honor of ... In memory of ...)
Silent Auction

If you have any questions - please email teamvogel@hotmail.com or call Rachel at (507) 313-5899.


We would like to extend a big thank you to Thrivent Financial for their sponsorship of the softball tournaments and willingness to provide fresh fruit for the race.  Thank you Thrivent!

As we gear up and put the finishing touches on the plans for the 2013 fundraiser - we are looking for volunteers.  If you are interested in helping out on Saturday, June 29th, we would love to have you.  

We have shifts for selling raffle tickets, working the silent auction, helping with clean- up... you name it.  Most shifts are 2 hours - anywhere from 8 am - 6 pm - whatever works for you.

If you are interested in volunteering - please contact Rachel at teamvogel@hotmail.com or (507) 313-5899.

Signing off for the day with a great picture of the forever President, Joe, and his sidekick who continues to be by my side...

Hugs - 
Rach