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29TH ANNUAL RICHMOND
CORPORATE GAMES OF INNSBROOK
n JULY CONCERT LINE-UP
n 13TH ANNUAL INNSBROOK
WELLNESS FAIR
n BREAKFAST, BREAKFAST!
EXECUTIVES WANT BREAKFAST!
n CELEBRITY SIGHTING
n AT-A-GLANCE EVENTS CALENDAR
29TH ANNUAL RICHMOND CORPORATE
GAMES OF INNSBROOK
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
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SEPTEMBER 26 & 27
Not just any games, it’s the Corporate Games of Innsbrook. What started off over 25 years ago as
some friendly competition outside of the workplace for Innsbrook companies has grown to become one
of Richmond’s largest sports competition. Today the games have grown to reflect the true meaning of
community spirit, drawing teams
from all over the greater Richmond This article is your inside look at the Corporate Games in its 29th
year. Some new teams are joining the ranks with lots of excitement this year. area that join in Innsbrook for a
Many teams return every year to enjoy this unique combination of fervent
fun-filled field day with many sporting events. There’s something for everyone, competition and the opportunity to raise vital funds for one of Richmond’s
beloved service organizations, Special Olympics Virginia. Whatever your
with some traditional games like “Tug-of-War” and “Canoe Relay” to some
exposure is to the games, we have compiled this article to showcase the
zany events such as “Thread the Noodle” and the race to win the “Golden
events. If you have not been on the sidelines, please accept this as YOUR
Pig” award. The Corporate Games is one of Innsbrook’s signature events that invitation to join us this year to salute the true spirit of competition and giving.
benefits the charity partner, the Special Olympics Virginia.
CORPORATE GAMES OF INNSBROOK’S FOCUS:
- Sign up teams
- It’s always a good time had by all
- Kid- and dog-friendly
- The charity partner is the Special Olympics Virginia
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
HERE’S
THE RUN DOWN:
Games kick-off on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with the ever popular “Canoe Relay” on Lake Innsbrook.
The games continue Saturday morning as they kick it into high gear! Teams compete in classic
fan favorites like the “Obstacle Challenge,” “Jump Rope Jive,” “500-Yard Relay,” “Thread the
Noodle” and the “Zany Relay.” The day ends with the grand finale that is everyone’s favorite, the
traditional “Tug-of-War.”
It’s about getting involved and the fundraising starts now! You don’t have to wait for
the Corporate Games to begin. Kudos to last years’ Golden Pig Philanthropy Award
Winner, Yukon Learning Center, whose team efforts raised a whopping $5,000 to
support Special Olympics Virginia. GOLDEN PIG AWARD
This is a philanthropy award recognizing the team with the most funds raised. Teams do not
have to compete in the competitions to be eligible to receive this award. This is an award
saluting and recognizing the largest and very generous single source donation from a
company or an individual that supports this great cause.
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for details.
To sponsor an upcoming edition of Innside Innsbrook, contact
Cindi Graesser at cindi.innsbrook@gmail.com or (804) 418-7395
THE WINNERS’ CUP
Winners’ cup is for the highest scoring team. That team gets to display the cup at the
office and enjoy bragging rights for the entire year!
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
This accolade is presented to the team demonstrating the highest level of sportsmanship
during the games and challenges.
CONGENIALITY AWARD
This trophy is the award given to the team with the biggest smiles, heartiest laughter
and having the most fun! The smiles continue when you display this trophy of “Miss
Congeniality” in your office throughout the year!
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AFTERHOURS
CELEBRITY
JULY CONCERT LINE-UP! SIGHTING
Innsbrook After Hours 2014 concert series continues to celebrate 29 years of
exceptional entertainment by bringing national acts, star-studded performances
and the best of the area’s local music scene to the Innsbrook Pavilion. Experience a great
time had by all listening to live music, meeting and mixing with new people and
just relaxing after work. Innsbrook After Hours family-friendly casual atmosphere
is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy a casual summer evening outside.
HERE’S THE JULY CONCERT LINE-UP!
HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR .................................................. WED., JULY 2
80’S INVASION ........................................................................ WED., JULY 9
CHRIS YOUNG ..................................................................... WED., JULY 16
JOHN HIATT & ROBERT CRAY BAND .............................. WED., JULY 23
O.A.R. & PHILLIP PHILLIPS ............................................ THURS., JULY 24
UNDER THE SUN TOUR 2014 ............................................ WED., JULY 30
COLE SWINDELL & TYLER FARR ..................................THURS., JULY 31
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During the 2014 Innsbrook Golf Classic
on June 2, a celebrity stood poised at
the 14th hole to putt the final stroke for
charity. Teams were playing “Captain’s
Choice” where the group plays off of the best ball hit, and to keep things moving
along, an individual was chosen to stay on the green to putt the balls into the hole
for each team. Well, there was an uproar of cheering around the 14th hole, and,
as luck would have it, the skill of our very own Yvonne Nelson putt a hole-in-one!
For years, Yvonne could be spotted as a Traffic Anchor on NBC12 News! Now,
she is leading the events and activities as Executive Director of the Innsbrook
Foundation. Innsbrook is fortunate to have her spirit in our community and she
is usually seen as part of the dynamic trio, Matthew, Sandy and Tami on the
Innsbrook set, pulling things together behind-the-scenes “day in and day out” to
bring you concerts, events, speakers, wellness, sports and so much more!
As rumor has it, Yvonne scored a ‘hole-in-one’ on the green in the spirit
of charity for St. Joseph’s Villa. A big thank you goes out to sponsors Page
Auto and Bon Secours and all involved in the event as we raised $58,000
for St. Joseph’s Villa! Please check out the story about this year’s exciting
golf event in this issue.
for details.
EVENTS& ACTIVITIES
Well, you may not know, but Innsbrook
has a celebrity in the midst.
For Details On These Events
& More, Go To
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Fields
5000 Dominion Blvd.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Volleyball Courts
4600 Cox Rd.
Kickball League
Stop by, show some support and enjoy the action!
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Innsbrook Volleyball League
Innsbrook Volleyball Brings people out of the office to
mix and meet for some healthy competition. Matched by
like play, the league is fun for everyone from beginners
to the more competitive teams..
Wednesdays & Thursdays,
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 24, 30 & 31
Innsbrook After Hours
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Dr.
The excitement continues with an action-packed
entertainment schedule throughout the 2014 season.
ANNOUNCING RECORD ATTENDANCE
AT OUR EXECUTIVES’
BREAKFAST SERIES
The Executives’ Breakfast Series typically drew around 20 to 32 attendees. Well, the past few
breakfasts have grown to host over 70 attendees each and the most recent drew over 100
exciting attendees!
WHAT HAS CHANGED?
Some of our speakers have identified the breakfasts as a great way to connect with other business
people sharing a common interest. Even with today’s emails, voicemails, and text messages, this is
the best, fastest and most effective way to connect“ face-to-face,” month after month, with business
people in the Innsbrook community.
SAVE THE DATE and plan to join us on Wednesday, September 10!
With the growing popularity of the breakfast meetings, we will pick up where we left off with our next
breakfast in September with an exciting lineup of speakers and sponsors. After we take a break in
July and August, we will resume on September 10th with Henrico County Manager, John Vithoulkas,
who will kick off the series with an exciting county update. Our September breakfast is sponsored by
Lingerfelt Companies.
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MEETINGS
Around Innsbrook
for details.
For Details On These Events & More, Go To
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 Thursdays, July 3, 10,
Wednesdays, July 9 & 23
Mondays, July 14 & 28
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
Power Lunch Expressions Club Dominion Innsbrook
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Toastmasters
Tuesday, specializing
in improving the
communication and
leadership skills of its
members in a friendly and
supportive environment.
Innsbrook Rotary meets weekly
for fellowship, breakfast, and an
informative presentation from a
guest speaker.
Bring your lunch and learn with a
friendly network of professionals
to improve your public speaking,
communication and leadership
skills. Open to the public and no
RSVP required.
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15,
22 & 29
Tuesday & Wednesday,
July 8 & 23
Thursday, July 10
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
4880 Cox Rd., Suite 200
You’re invited to the
Innsbrook Safety Board
Meeting. We take safety
seriously for the companies
and people of Innsbrook.
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
17, 24 & 31
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
Innsbrook Toastmasters meets every 4036-C Cox Rd.
Email: info@innsbrooktoastmasters.org
Web:Innsbrook.freetoasthost.com
Bon Air Toastmasters
A Toastmasters club focused on
entrepreneurs and professionals
who have a desire to improve
their public speaking and
leadership skills.
Email: Eriks@centritech.net
www.bonairtoastmasters.com
Call: Bill Mattox (804) 788-1000
Web: InnsbrookRotary.org
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
Meets the second Tuesday of every
month from noon - 1:00 p.m.
and the fourth Wednesday every
month from 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Guests and visitors are all welcome
to this open Toastmasters Club.
Email Rock Johnson:
rock.johnson@ge.com
Strayer University - Henrico Campus, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
11501 Nuckols Road
5000 Dominion Blvd.
Richa Reddy
Email: Richareddy16@gmail.com
Safety Board Meeting
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
4600 Cox Rd., James A Salon
Call Sandy Kuhn:
(804) 864-3756
skuhn@innsbrook.com
Dominion Innsbrook Toastmasters
meets Mondays, specializing in
improving the communication and
leadership skills of its members
in a friendly and supportive
environment.
Email: friend@asianamerican-va.com
Web: www.asianamerican-va.com
Thursday, July 17
Foundation Board
Meeting
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Rd., James A Salon
This team coordinates and delivers
business networking, recreation,
wellness, clubs, communications,
sporting and special events and
Innsbrook After Hours.
Web: www.innsbrook.com
Wednesday, July 23
Innsbrook Business Book
& Writers Club
8:00 a.m.- 8:30 a.m.
Innsbrook 1N A
Innsbrook Business Book &
Writers Club meets, reads and
discusses general business books
including self-improvement,
motivational and non-technical
business books.
Email: friend@asianamerican-va.com
Web: www.asianamerican-va.com
INNSIDE INNSBROOK is a regular special
section of Innsbrook Today Magazine, the
official monthly newsmagazine of the
Innsbrook Corporate Center since 1991.
Founder and Owner
Cindi Graesser
Innsbrook Today Magazine
P. O. Box 29587
Richmond, VA 23242 (804) 418-7395
cindi.innsbrook@gmail.com
For more information about news or advertising
in Innside Innsbrook or Innsbrook Today Magazine,
call Innsbrook Today Magazine (804) 418-7395.
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E V E N T S
S U N D AY
M O N D AY
T U E S D AY
W E D N E S D AY
Innsbrook After Hours
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
Bon Air Toastmasters
T H U R S D AY
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Road
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
1
Power Lunch
Expressions Club
2
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
5000 Dominion Blvd.
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Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Road
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
8
14
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
15
Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
27
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Innsbrook Toastmasters
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Markel Salon B
4521 Highwoods Pkwy.
Bon Air Toastmasters
28
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
29
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
4600 Cox Road
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12
18
19
25
26
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
James A Salon
16
17
Innsbrook Business Book
& Writers Club
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
Power Lunch
Expressions Club
Innsbrook After Hours
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Innsbrook 1N A
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
AECOM, 4840 Cox Rd.
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
4036-C Cox Rd.
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
5:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
4880 Cox Rd., Suite 200
Kickball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Dominion Soccer Field
5000 Dominon Blvd.
5
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Innsbrook Shoppes
4036-C Cox Rd.
4600 Cox Rd.
4600 Cox Road
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
5000 Dominion Blvd.
4901 Lake Brook Drive
Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Volleyball League
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
Foundation Board Meeting
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
21
Innsbrook After Hours
10
5:15 p.m.
Third Floor, 4860 Cox Rd.
Bon Air Toastmasters
20
9
Innsbrook Pavilion
Bon Air Toastmasters
4600 Cox Road
4
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
4600 Cox Rd.
James A Salon
Bon Air Toastmasters
Dominion Innsbrook
Toastmasters
INDEPENDENCE
DAY
Safety Board Meeting
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
4880 Cox Rd., Suite 200
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Rotary Club Of Innsbrook
S AT U R D AY
7:30 a.m. “The Place”
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Shoppes
Strayer University - Henrico Campus, 4036-C Cox Rd.
11501 Nuckols Road
Lovers of Language
Toastmasters Club
6
3
F R I D AY
Innsbrook After Hours
23
24
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
Innsbrook Pavilion
4901 Lake Brook Drive
Innsbrook After Hours
Innsbrook After Hours
Innsbrook Pavilion
Innsbrook Pavilion
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
4901 Lake Brook Drive
30
Gates Open At 5:00 p.m.
4901 Lake Brook Drive
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To sponsor an upcoming edition of Innside Innsbrook, contact
Cindi Graesser at cindi.innsbrook@gmail.com or (804) 418-7395