eeneR 1 #1 March 31, 2003 Memorial Weekend May 24-26th Team Funnel will be hosting the Second Annual Team Funnel Memorial Boogie and Big-Way Invitational at Skydive Chicago in Ottawa, IL In the Fall of 2001, we lost three members to tragic accidents. In honor of these members, and in honor of all passed skydivers, Team Funnel held the first annual Team Funnel Memorial Boogie on Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Skydive Chicago, in Ottawa, Illinois. With an estimated 200 skydivers in attendance, we succeeded in raising over $5400 for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois at this event, making one child’s wish come true! Once again, Memorial weekend is drawing near, time for the Second Annual Team Funnel Memorial Boogie. To honor our friends, we will be raising funds to make another child’s wish come true, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois. We will also be honoring them by enjoying the sport they loved -- skydiving. The Memorial Boogie The Memorial Boogie portion of this grand weekend will basically be the same as last year. We'll have: Live Music Charity Raffle Sunday Night Talent Contest Silent AuctionEvening CookoutSpecial Sales (baked goods and more) We might even threaten you with another Bikini Dive! Currently, we are trying to gather over 100 raffle and auction items. We will also be raffling services like Free Repacks, Video Jumps, Coach Dives, and Massages. We expect the attendance to be between 200 and 300, and will schedule “vendor time” for skydivers to visit with those vendors in attendance. In addition if you or anyone you know would like to contribute something for the raffle please PM me or Contact Bill Homer (see below) We will be setting up online donations as well as raffle ticket sales through PayPal . More information to be posted on that later. The Big-Way Invitational In addition to the fund raising events, this year’s Memorial Boogie will include a “Relative Big-Way Invitational.” This event is geared toward B and C license skydivers. The idea is to increase their skydiving skills. “Relative” refers to their experience. We will categorize each participant based on their experience level, abilities, and comfort level. We'll have organizers for the categories, working exclusively with that group. We'll be focusing on 4 ways, 8 ways, 16 ways, and 22 ways for the flat fliers. Does that exclude A and D holders? No way. Everyone is welcome, but we're focusing on the mid-range. If you have a D license but lack Big Way experience, this is definitely for you! Does Invitational mean you can't come without an invitation? No way. It just means we are sending a special invite to all B and C license holders. Our goal is to have MANY organizers, so every group of 4 has an organizer and doesn't have to wait for one to become available. Jumpers will get the opportunity to jump with multiple organizers and many others of their own skill level. If abilities and numbers allow, we hope to have a final 2 or 3 plane shot at the end of the weekend for those participants qualified. For the Freeflyers, we have Team Alchemy, Bill Hughes and others lined up to organize. Probably not going to work toward a 22 way here, but . . . The Invitational Details Registration will be $30.00 in advance. Advance means by May 1st. After May 1st, it's $35.00 or $40.00 at the gate (space permitting). Registration includes a Tshirt, Boogie Booklet filled with articles and information, a "survival" kit, and one ticket to the Saturday night Cookout. Jumps will be at regular prices. There are a limited number of slots available (we want to guarantee a good Organizer to Participant ratio). REGISTER NOW! by contacting [email protected]. Or download the registration form, print it, fill it out and mail it and your registration fee to: Team Funnel c/o Bill Homer PO Box 261 Ottawa, IL 61350 For more information on the Boogie and Big-Way Invitational, which venders are participating or to get a copy of the registration form…visit Team Funnel Memorial Boogie and Big-Way Invitational or contact Bill Homer at : Email: [email protected] She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 1 #2 May 2, 2003 UPDATE!!!! Here is a list of some of the items that are going to be raffled off!!!! Please note, this is only a partial list. More prizes and items are being added daily. Mindwarp Helmet from Bonehead SkyCreatures from SkyCreatures DKR Pants from DaKine Rags Helmet from 2KComposites Hurricane Helmet from Sky Systems, Ltd 75% off an Infinity Rig from Velocity Sports Equipment 9 holes for two at the Dayton Ridge Golf Club Sandals from Chaco Tshirts from PD Web Hosting from SwoopStuff Pack Jobs Reserve Repacks Skydiver Jewelry (lots) TyeDye Clothing Skydiving Decals Discounts coupons for: 2 Icarus Canopies PD Canopy Big Air Sportz Canopy RWS Container(s) Mirage Container SwoopBlade Food at the Uptown Grill, Thai Cafe, Zeller Inn Work or Hardware from The Pit Studio (tattoo & piercing) BirdMan Suit Jumpsuits RV & Camper Supplies AUCTION ITEMS: 1/2 hour tunnel time from SkyVenture Canopies 8hr Charter Fishing Trip for 3 on Lake Michigan A fishing trip for 2 to Northern Ontario more! And lets not forget the GRAND PRIZE...3 full sets of skydiving gear...Check this out!!!! Grand Prize For further updates.....or to order raffle tickets click hereShe is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChasingBlueSky 0 #3 May 14, 2003 bump_________________________________________ you can burn the land and boil the sea, but you can't take the sky from me.... I WILL fly again..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
