GCFPC WEEKLY UPDATE Game 3 - 2005
GCFPC WEEKLY UPDATE
Game 3 - 2005
Following two exciting games to start the season, including a gutsy performance at Hampden-Sydney, the “new” Bullets return home this Saturday seeking to avenge an especially irritating loss last year to the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. It is Homecoming at Gettysburg, so there should be plenty of excitement on campus this weekend. An in-depth preview of the game should appear later this week on the Football page of the Gettysburg College website.
TAILGATING: As with each home game, all football / cheerleading families are encouraged to attend the pre- and/or post-game Tailgate this Saturday. Please come and introduce yourself to others. New families, in particular, are asked to attend.
Because of Homecoming, the Tailgate parties this week will take place in the grassy area outside “The Attic” (between the baseball field backstop and the “West” Building -- at the stadium end of Lincoln Avenue on the right). As with all home games, we will start gathering for the pre-game Tailgate at about 10:45 a.m. and close things down for the games by 12:45 p.m. (game time is 1:00 p.m.; entrance is free). The post-game Tailgate will begin at about 4:00 p.m. Anyone who can arrive early to help set up or stay late to clean up would be most appreciated.
The Parents Club furnishes some hot and cold finger food before and after the game, but each family should plan to bring their own basic food and drinks for the day. This week, Junior parents are asked to bring food to share, although other contributions certainly would be appreciated. A gas grill will be available, as well as limited electric power.
Other than drinks provided by the Club -- solely for players and cheerleaders after the game -- beverages of choice are BYOB. While alcohol may be consumed by adults at the Tailgate, GC Safety and Security or Borough Police will enforce alcohol laws anywhere else on campus (e.g. no walking to the stadium with a beer in hand!). Of course, no consumption of alcohol by minors can be tolerated. With so many people on campus for Homecoming, enforcement will be stepped up.
The rest of the season’s Tailgate food contribution schedule is as follows:
September 17th Junior Parents
October 8th Sophomore Parents (Pavilion)
October 29th (Family Weekend) Food furnished by the College at the rear of the stadium before the game (Pavilion post-game)
November 5th Freshmen Parents (Pavilion)
LAST WEEK’S GAME: Congratulations to sophomore Hunter McMillan on his selection as the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week – the second week in a row that a Gettysburg player has received this recognition (Tom Sturges last week). Kudos also to Nate Smith for being selected as a Centennial Conference Outstanding Defensive Performer of the week.
GCFPC MEMBERSHIP: We are hoping for 100% participation by football families in the Gettysburg College Football Parents Club this year. The response from new families has been especially exciting. If you have not yet joined, please send in your membership form and check as soon as possible. A form is attached to this email and will be available at the Tailgate parties. (Dues of $40 cover an entire family for the whole season and help pay for pre- and post-game tailgates organized by the Club).
BULLETS MERCHANDISE: Samples of Bullets football merchandise will be available at the game this week and at all home games. A limited quantity of items will be available for purchase, but pre-orders are the norm. A list of available merchandise and order forms will be available at the Tailgates. Most orders can be filled by the next home game.
50/50 RAFFLE: In an effort to help raise some extra money to meet the unusual cost this year of senior gifts, we inaugurated a 50/50 raffle at the last home tailgate. Thanks to the work of the Phillips and McGarrys and, especially the generosity of our families, we sold $700 in tickets at the Lebanon Valley post-game Tailgate.
There are two basic 50/50 rules: (1) you do not need to be present to win, so you can still participate even if you need to leave early from a tailgate party; (2) the Club will not accept back the winner’s money – too often charitable raffle winners feel compelled to return their winnings – we do not want people to be pressured to do so and we want to thereby encourage greater participation. Any other suggestions as to “rules’ or format would be most appreciated. Congratulations to Lee Churchman who won the last 50/50 raffle to the tune of $350!
ACTION PHOTOS: Bill Dowling, a professional photographer, has agreed again this year to take action photos of players and cheerleaders at each home game. His photos will appear on his website and can be ordered for very reasonable prices. Bill’s website is easy to navigate (start with “Bullets Football” on the right margin of his home page). We expect that every player and cheerleader will appear on the website during the season for that special picture.
VOLUNTEERS/SUGGESTIONS: We are hoping everyone will help out with merchandise sales/orders at home games, tailgate clean-up, tailgate food contributions, etc. throughout the season. Also, we are in immediate need of specific volunteers to “shadow” current Club leaders this year with a view toward taking over a position next year. New families are especially invited to get involved (none of the positions are especially burdensome).
Suggestions are always welcome. In particular, new Club members may have fresh ideas to improve what the Parents Club has to offer. Thanks go out to Karen and George Lessler who will be the Freshman Representatives and Cindy and Jack Dunn who will be the Junior Representatives this year.
ALUMNI FAMILIES - Please feel comfortable to join us at any Bullets game. We miss you and would love to see you. Let us know if you want to sign up as an alumni member of the GCFPC (dues are only $20 for you).
We hope to see as many Bullets fans as possible at the game this week - big support from the stands would be awesome.
Game 3 - 2005
Following two exciting games to start the season, including a gutsy performance at Hampden-Sydney, the “new” Bullets return home this Saturday seeking to avenge an especially irritating loss last year to the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. It is Homecoming at Gettysburg, so there should be plenty of excitement on campus this weekend. An in-depth preview of the game should appear later this week on the Football page of the Gettysburg College website.
TAILGATING: As with each home game, all football / cheerleading families are encouraged to attend the pre- and/or post-game Tailgate this Saturday. Please come and introduce yourself to others. New families, in particular, are asked to attend.
Because of Homecoming, the Tailgate parties this week will take place in the grassy area outside “The Attic” (between the baseball field backstop and the “West” Building -- at the stadium end of Lincoln Avenue on the right). As with all home games, we will start gathering for the pre-game Tailgate at about 10:45 a.m. and close things down for the games by 12:45 p.m. (game time is 1:00 p.m.; entrance is free). The post-game Tailgate will begin at about 4:00 p.m. Anyone who can arrive early to help set up or stay late to clean up would be most appreciated.
The Parents Club furnishes some hot and cold finger food before and after the game, but each family should plan to bring their own basic food and drinks for the day. This week, Junior parents are asked to bring food to share, although other contributions certainly would be appreciated. A gas grill will be available, as well as limited electric power.
Other than drinks provided by the Club -- solely for players and cheerleaders after the game -- beverages of choice are BYOB. While alcohol may be consumed by adults at the Tailgate, GC Safety and Security or Borough Police will enforce alcohol laws anywhere else on campus (e.g. no walking to the stadium with a beer in hand!). Of course, no consumption of alcohol by minors can be tolerated. With so many people on campus for Homecoming, enforcement will be stepped up.
The rest of the season’s Tailgate food contribution schedule is as follows:
September 17th Junior Parents
October 8th Sophomore Parents (Pavilion)
October 29th (Family Weekend) Food furnished by the College at the rear of the stadium before the game (Pavilion post-game)
November 5th Freshmen Parents (Pavilion)
LAST WEEK’S GAME: Congratulations to sophomore Hunter McMillan on his selection as the Centennial Conference Offensive Player of the Week – the second week in a row that a Gettysburg player has received this recognition (Tom Sturges last week). Kudos also to Nate Smith for being selected as a Centennial Conference Outstanding Defensive Performer of the week.
GCFPC MEMBERSHIP: We are hoping for 100% participation by football families in the Gettysburg College Football Parents Club this year. The response from new families has been especially exciting. If you have not yet joined, please send in your membership form and check as soon as possible. A form is attached to this email and will be available at the Tailgate parties. (Dues of $40 cover an entire family for the whole season and help pay for pre- and post-game tailgates organized by the Club).
BULLETS MERCHANDISE: Samples of Bullets football merchandise will be available at the game this week and at all home games. A limited quantity of items will be available for purchase, but pre-orders are the norm. A list of available merchandise and order forms will be available at the Tailgates. Most orders can be filled by the next home game.
50/50 RAFFLE: In an effort to help raise some extra money to meet the unusual cost this year of senior gifts, we inaugurated a 50/50 raffle at the last home tailgate. Thanks to the work of the Phillips and McGarrys and, especially the generosity of our families, we sold $700 in tickets at the Lebanon Valley post-game Tailgate.
There are two basic 50/50 rules: (1) you do not need to be present to win, so you can still participate even if you need to leave early from a tailgate party; (2) the Club will not accept back the winner’s money – too often charitable raffle winners feel compelled to return their winnings – we do not want people to be pressured to do so and we want to thereby encourage greater participation. Any other suggestions as to “rules’ or format would be most appreciated. Congratulations to Lee Churchman who won the last 50/50 raffle to the tune of $350!
ACTION PHOTOS: Bill Dowling, a professional photographer, has agreed again this year to take action photos of players and cheerleaders at each home game. His photos will appear on his website and can be ordered for very reasonable prices. Bill’s website is easy to navigate (start with “Bullets Football” on the right margin of his home page). We expect that every player and cheerleader will appear on the website during the season for that special picture.
VOLUNTEERS/SUGGESTIONS: We are hoping everyone will help out with merchandise sales/orders at home games, tailgate clean-up, tailgate food contributions, etc. throughout the season. Also, we are in immediate need of specific volunteers to “shadow” current Club leaders this year with a view toward taking over a position next year. New families are especially invited to get involved (none of the positions are especially burdensome).
Suggestions are always welcome. In particular, new Club members may have fresh ideas to improve what the Parents Club has to offer. Thanks go out to Karen and George Lessler who will be the Freshman Representatives and Cindy and Jack Dunn who will be the Junior Representatives this year.
ALUMNI FAMILIES - Please feel comfortable to join us at any Bullets game. We miss you and would love to see you. Let us know if you want to sign up as an alumni member of the GCFPC (dues are only $20 for you).
We hope to see as many Bullets fans as possible at the game this week - big support from the stands would be awesome.
Go Bullets!!!!!!!!!
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