Summer is a busy season for all.  A little of this to do - sunny weather to take in - vacations to go on - fundraisers to attend...  The past few weeks I've had the opportunity to kick back and enjoy the company of many.  

A Twins game with a great crew and many familiar faces...

It was my first game of the season and a true blast.  Thank you for the invitation Jeff and Katie - and thanks for driving / finishing the crew Bradley.

After an adventure to the ballpark - I stretched a bit and geared up for the Murphy Golf Outing.  We may not look like professional golfers - but we have mean swings - great toe nails - and we had one heck of a time.

The Loggers Game was another success.  Thank you to everyone who joined the Team and supported Gundersen Lutheran's Strike Out Colon Cancer Event.  It is sometimes hard attending this event - and I can occasionally be a bit grumpy...but for me, that is all the more reason I need to go.  Increasing knowledge about colon cancer - encouraging screening - and informing others...will lead to prevention / early detection.

As we arrived to load the bus last Thursday, I looked around and took in all in attendance...   There were new faces mixed in with old - but smiles on all.  Thank you to everyone who took part in the event.  A special thank you to Katie D. for all you efforts in helping organize this.  

What would an event be without a few moments captured...

...and the Loggers won too!

Mark Your Calendars…

Relay for Life 2012 – Friday, August 10th

The American Cancer Society continues to celebrate birthdays and fight cancer.

Each year the event is held at Lake Park in Winona – Jaycee Pavilion.  It is an amazing event – walking the path surrounded my luminaria bags, with family –friends – and friends you haven’t met yet…each bag featuring one of the strongest people in the world.

If you wish to purchase a luminaria bag in memory of or in honor of someone, to help support the American Cancer Society and their efforts, please email [email protected].  (When emailing Team Vogel, please specify in memory of or honor of and the individuals name.  I know there are creative individuals out there – wanting to make their owns bags – that is OK too.  Just send an email, and we will deliver blank bags to be decorated.)

Luminaria Bags are $10 each or 3 for $25

Here’s a brief run-down of all the events that go with the Relay for Life…

Friday, August 10th – Jaycee Pavilion (Winona – Lake Park)
5:00 pm – Survivor / Caregivers Reception
5:15 pm – Silent Auction Begins
5:30 pm – (Tentative) Petting Zoo Opens
5:45 pm – Food Vendors Open
**6:00 pm – OPENING CEREMONY – Speakers
6:15 pm – Survivor / Caregiver Lap
6:30 pm – Team Laps (Everyone)
6:45 pm – Balloon Release
7:00 pm – Barber Shop Group Sings
7:15 pm – Roller Derby Girls on Track
7:45 pm – Luminaria Lighting Ceremony
8:00 pm – Bean Bag Tournament Registration (Tournament begins at 9 pm)
**Many more activities going on throughout the night**
5:00 am – Closing Ceremony

Before I rush off here to catch the Olympics, I wanted to share a quote that was sent to me last week.  Just when you need a smile sent your way...someone does.  

Make sure you sparkle bright this week.

Hugs  - Rach

This is your last week to order tickets through Team Vogel for the LaCrosse Loggers - Strike Out Colon Cancer Game.  (If you are a last min. planner - and don't want to pre-order your tickets...you can get your ticket at the game too.)  The Game is on Thursday, July 26.  If you are interested in a ticket for the game and / or riding the bus with us from Winona - please contact...

Katie Daugherty
[email protected]
(952) 412-4341

We are no longer taking orders for the camo shirts...our deadline was Friday.  No worries - any Team Vogel gear will do for the game...even just a shirt works perfectly :).

Cost -
Tickets - $5
Bus Ride - $10 (Bus will leave JC Penney parking lot at 5:30)

This past weekend, I was invited up to the Kosidowski cabin to do a little fishing, hanging out, sun tanning, tubing, some eating and much, much more...  This year was all about fishing - the first night out we caught a bunch of fish and I finally took a fish off the hook without a glove on :)  Joe would have been proud of me, for when we used to fish together (about once a year) I was always in charge of taking the fish off the hook.

It was truly a fun week full of laughter - relaxation and hanging out with the Kosidowski's - a great group I might add.  Thank you for having me!

Dancing with the Winona Stars is coming up quick.  Team Vogel has 3 tickets available if anyone is interested.  The event is on Saturday, August 11.  The ticket includes a reserved seat at our table, early admission (6 - 7:15pm), hors d'oeuvre's, cash bar, and a great evening of dancing.  The ticket cost is $38.  If you are interested in a ticket, please email [email protected].  

Thank you again to the Team Vogel Dancing Queens!  I am sure you ladies are putting the finishing touches on the dance - can't wait to see the end product.

Hoping all of you had a great weekend.  Cheers to a good week.

Hugs - Rach

Gundersen Lutheran teams up with the LaCrosse Loggers to raise awareness and Strike Out Colon Cancer.  Join us on Thursday, July 26th for an evening of baseball, friends, food and more...

Joe embraced this event 3 years ago - got a group together to attend and the tradition continues on.  If you are interested in purchasing a ticket to the game - riding on the bus with the team (the Team Vogel team that is...) - getting a "special" Team Vogel t-shirt...

Please contact -
Katie Daugherty
[email protected]
(952) 412-4341


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


Tickets - $5
Bus Ride - $10 (Bus will leave JC Penney parking lot at 5:30)
Shirts - $13 (a slight price increase for the new look...please make sure to specify what color you would like when ordering.)


**All shirt orders must be received by Thursday night - we will be placing the order Friday, July 13th.


And now the 2012 shirts...

I'm pretty excited for these shirts - I think Mr. Hubbard may be more excited though...   He is getting one of each - he says they are collectors items :).

The 2nd year of Craft Camp is coming to an end...

Last year - my good friend from college...my "art soul sister"...and I invented Craft Camp.  We wanted to go on a camping trip - but the heat was too much.  So, we brought the week indoors - sewing machines and fabric instead of sleeping bags and campfires.  

It was a blast and this year was even more amazing.  The weather proved to be just as hot as last year - I hope all of you were able to stay cool.

Craft Camp 2012...

Thank you to all the campers for an amazing weekend...Refreshing for the spirit to create.

Off to finish a purse here and a book.

Hugs - Rach

Through all the different fundraising efforts this year...Bowling Tournament - Beer Tasting - Golf Outing - Chula Event - Hot Dog Stand - Weekend Fundraiser - Donations from groups - Memorials - People coming together to "Pay it Forward" ... we reached our goal.

Thank you to everyone who helped organize the event - to all who participated in the different outings - and to everyone who has and continues embraced Team Vogel.

We have made one man's dream a community's way to "Pay it Forward".

As I reflect on the past weekend, I smile.  I smile for I know Joe is watching over this with great pride - his legacy lives on.

The 2012 Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser...

A HUGE thank you to Keelie Ritter for capturing all these moments for us - these pictures share the event - no captions needed.

Thank you to all for Believin'!  I sit here in amazement still - looking at these photos brings back the weekend...We came together to make a difference for 10 families, support cancer research and a patient fund - we did it as a team - Team Vogel.

Please note - all results and more photos are posted under the 
Team Vogel Fundraiser 2012 Tab...
5K / 1 mile
Softball 
Kickball
Cornhole
(You can also click on the above link to see results)

With the conclusion of the 2012 Team Vogel vs Cancer Fundraiser - we gear up to support other organizations in the area...

One of my favorite events is around the corner - I invite you to come kick back - enjoy a baseball game - maybe a cold beverage - a great group of people...  I promise a good time will be had by all.

LaCrosse Loggers team up with Gundersen Lutheran to put on...
"Strike Out Colon Cancer"
Thursday, July 26, 2012


Purchase a ticket - join us for a bus ride - order a Team Vogel Shirt... 
Tickets - $5
Bus Ride - $10 (Bus will leave the JC Penney Parking Lot at 5:30)
Event Shirts - $10 (Shirt images coming soon...They will be camo this year)

I will put the final shirt designs up as soon as I have them in my hands and let you know the order deadline.

If you are interested in a ticket... the bus ride... a shirt...or have a question -
Please contact -
Katie Daugherty
[email protected]
(952) 412-4341

Signing off tonight and smiling.

Hugs - 
Rach