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Issue 55
Rochester
Americans
Booster Club
Upcoming Events
May 9 - General Meeting at Hidden Valley
Clubhouse.
June 27- General
Meeting at Hidden
Valley Clubhouse.
August 8 - General
Meeting at Hidden
Valley Clubhouse.
Sept 6-8 - Booster
Clubs Convention
Apr/May Birthdays
4/11
4/11
4/14
4/16
4/17
4/22
4/23
4/26
4/30
4/30
5/3
5/6
5/7
5/14
5/14
5/21
5/24
5/28
5/29
5/31
5/31
Eleanor Hernandez
Mathew VanLare
Michael Sullivan
Angela Savidge
Nancy DiRose
Emily Ann Sugar
Peggy Leimberger
Mary Sturm
Kathy Carpenter
Eric Hoad
Zachery Rauen
Harold Smith
Rory O’Connor
Georgia O’Connor
Karen Schutt
Karen Jackkson
Jim Torkington
Michael Davis
Allen Hudson
David Thomas
Betty Grasta
Players Birthdays
4/4
4/18
4/23
Alex Biega
Cody McCormick
Rick Schofield
5/8
Michael Wilson
April/May 2013
President’s Report - Virginia Paddock
I hope everyone had a good Easter. It doesn't
seem like the Regular season is almost
over. Where does the time go. The Playoffs will be
starting soon. Here's hoping for a long run and to
bringing the Cup Home.
The Scrapbooks were handed out on April 12th
after the game to the Players, Coaches and
Support Staff. The Players were all impressed
with the Scrapbooks. Many were leafing thru them while they
were still in the room. I would like to thank everyone who took a
scrapbook for a job well done.
Those of us who went Adirondack and Albany had a great
time. We saw 2 OT wins.
We have a new Secretary. Her name is Sarah Zinc. Thanks Sarah
for stepping in to do this job.
GO AMERKS --BRING HOME THE CALDER CUP.
Vise President’s Report - Mark Polizzi
Hello! I hope everyone is enjoying the hockey season. The playoffs are
not far away! Let’s hope the Amerks make the playoffs. I need workers
for the games. If you are interested please contact me. It is not hard and
you will have fun! Also if anyone has any ideas please contact me. Let
Go Amerks! Support your Amerks and the booster club. As always if
you have any questions I can be reached at either by phone at 585-4691699 or email- map13@frontiernet.net.
Special Note from the Editor:
Ella is back, she was at the last home game!!!!
Thank you to the Booster Club Family thru this difficult
time with all the calls, cards and visits to the hospital and
rehab. Ella and Gary Schaeffer
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Sunshine Committee - Jenny Schuber
Congratulations' were sent to Jim and Vickie Savidge on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Congratulations' were sent to Jody and Charlotte Gage on the birth of
their first grandchild.
Thinking of you cards was sent to Ella Schaeffer.
Get well card was sent to Ella Schaeffer.
Thank you was sent to the Adirondack Phantoms Booster Club for
the food coupons and hospitality.
Thank you was sent to the Albany Devils Booster Club for the subs/soda/cookies.
Thank you was sent to Brendan Weaver for his help during the resent bus trip.
Sympathy card was sent to Amanda Hudson on the death of her Grandmother.
If anyone knows of any sickness, deaths, births or weddings please let me know.
You can call me at home at 585-654-6522 or you can e-mail me at (jensch628@aol.com)
WAYS AND MEANS - Sherry Petta
Wow It is the end of the season already!! Hopefully we can win a few rounds in the playoffs
on our way to the Calder Cup!!
I would like to thank everyone who has helped sell 50/50 tickets and Jersey tickets at the
games we have had a great year and hopefully we can keep selling till the end of the Calder
Cup. Mark Toombs keep up the great work you do walking around during the games selling
those tickets like crazy!! Thanks again every bit helps us raise money for local teams and
charities.
We still are selling 2013 Enjoy The City Books as of this article we have about
6 or 7 left. They are $20.00 and include discounts on car washes, restaurants
sports events etc...See Barb at the table to purchase a book.
Hope everyone will be out in full force to cheer on our Amerks to a Calder
Cup!! Go Amerks!!!
CONVENTION 2013--ANN PADDOCK
Convention planning is coming along. We have secured our Guest
Speaker, which will be announced later. We have our design for the
logo. We are currently looking at prices for the side trips. We will
keep everyone informed. We are expecting between 230 and 250
people.
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Charities - Norine Borelli
The Rochester Americans Booster Club held its annual Euchre
Tournament on Sunday April 14th at Hidden Valley Club
House. This year’s charity was Honor Flight. There were 44
players, some new and quite a few returning players. Always happy
to see both old and new faces! We are still working on the final
total but I know it will be great !
This year’s winners were Marc Compitello (1st place), Debbie Indivino (2nd place) and
Tim Finch (3rd place). Raffle winners were Paul VanLare (50/50), Jenny Allen (Candy
Basket), Matt Bryant (Golf Package), Steve Olas (Rochester
Sports Package) and Carol Sozio (Restaurant Package).
I would like to thank Betty Evans, Paul VanLare, Ann & Virginia
Paddock, Mike & Sherry Petta, Kathy Borrelli, Dave Sturm and
Donna Voelkl for all their help during the tournament.
I would like to thank Elaine Nebel for her snack donations.
Newsletter - Gary Schaeffer
Articles for the June/July Newsletter are due by June 18.
The April/May newsletter will be Mailed at the end of the month of April, if you are
not receiving it by e-mail.
I would like to Thank all the Booster Club Members who sent in the articles in to
make the newsletter one we can be proud of. Let’s go Amerks into the playoffs!!
Remember to GO GREEN and receive the newsletter by E-MAIL or receive by
mail. Don’t forget to update your email address or mailing address, please advise me
so I can correct the address at amerksfan273@aol.com or call at 585-334-5080.
***Don’t forget to drop off any
used printer cartridges at Booster
Club table or see me so we can
continue to receive the “Staples
Rewards” to earn credit towards
printing of the newsletter. Thank
you for the people who have
donated printer cartridges. Thank
you again!!!!!
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My Interview with #37 Matt Ellis By: Kelly Toombs
Q: How do you like Rochester?
A: Like it, it’s an exciting time and playing great.
Q: Is there any significance on wearing #37?
A: Oldest Son’s birthday which is March 7th and wouldn’t see my self
wearing any other number.
Q: What has changed in the league since you were a rookie?
A: The style is different, the mentality is a lot different, and the
attitude and also with the few lockout that has happened.
Q: Do the goalies seam faster and bigger now than when you first
started?
#37 Matt Ellis
A:They are a lot different, they are a lot bigger and no easy goals
anymore.
Q: Do you see yourself as a coach after your career?
A: When I am done I will never be out of the game of hockey I’ve grown up with it all my
life and don’t see myself doing anything else besides hockey.
Q: Do you have a nickname and where did you get it?
A: Matty or Ells nothing hard just first and last name.
My Interview with #31 Nathan Lieuwen By: Kelly Toombs
Q: How do you like playing in Rochester?
A: Love it; Love the guys and the atmosphere.
Q: What has been one of your biggest accomplishments you have over come in your life so
far?
A: Winning the WHL champ with Brayden McNabb
Q: Who got you into the game of Hockey?
A: Canada got me into it
Q: Do you have a nickname if so where did you get it from?
A: Lue part of last name
Q: Who’s the biggest jokester on the team?
A: Mark Pysyk
#31 Nathan Lieuwen
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Transportation - Donna Voelkl
Just as a reminder the Convention balance is due to be paid
by June 15.
It's That Time ! The 2013 AAHLBC Convention
The 49th Annual Association of American Hockey League Booster Clubs Convention will be held at the
Doubletree Hotel in Rochester, NY on September 5th – 8th, 2013 hosted by
The Rochester Americans Booster Club
The prices for this year's Convention are: (US FUNDS)
QUAD ..... $170.per person
TRIPLE ..... $185.per person
DOUBLE ..... $225.per person SINGLE ..... $340. per person
Extra nights are $101.46 inclusive of taxes per room US
Early arrival discount rates are available for Sept. 4th, 5th & 9th
-Room Tax and parking in a ground lot is included in the above prices –
The above prices are PER PERSON for the COMPLETE weekend including the evening meals on Friday and
Saturday and Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Parking for cars is included in the above prices. Parking is in a ground lot at the hotel. Bus Parking is free.
Please sign up and give your deposit of $50.00 by March 15, 1013.
See Booster Club table for Details or any board member.
Exec Foundation - Mary Dibble
A monetary donation was given to the Lake Shore Jesters Mite White Hockey Team for extra
ice time and to help with the costs for a hockey tournament in Buffalo. With a limited number
of people helping, they did an excellent job selling 50/50 raffle tickets on March 8.
A monetary donation was given to St. Joseph’s Villa to help support their care programs for
children who need them.
A thank you letter was received from the Arc Foundation of Monroe for the monetary
donation to support their programs for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
A thank you letter was received from the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester,
NY, Inc. for the monetary donation to “Give Kids a Better Chance to Get Better” and also
provide their families a place to stay at the Ronald McDonald two houses.
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West Webster Fire Department Appreciation Dinner March 26, 2013 put on by the Booster Club.
The firemen were thrilled with the food and the generous donations.
The donation was from a 50/50 Game Raffle and Jersey Raffle held by the Booster Club.and a donation
from the Rochester Americans Front Office from a Jersey Raffle and a cash donation.
Many thanks to all the Booster Club members who worked hard to make it such a success.
Entertainment -Sandy Clement
It has been a great hockey season and hopefully we have a post season to look forward
to. Needless to say we are looking forward to warmer weather. So save the date on your
calendar for the Booster Club annual picnic...Sunday, July 28th
starting at 1:00 PM.. at Webster Park, Shelter #1...more details
will follow in the coming months.
The cabin party for the spring has been canceled due to the costly
fees of renting a cabin.
Merchandise - Gary Schaeffer
We have Polo shirts with SHOOTING STAR LOGO in short or long sleeves. Cost of shirts
range from $20.00 -$27.00 depending on sleeve length, size and color. We have the
Rochester Americans Booster Club LOGO. Cost of shirts range from $24.00 -$32.00
depending on sleeve length, size and color. We have a 3 season Jacket. Cost of Jacket range
from $48.00 to $58.00 depending on size of jacket. We have T-Shirt Camouflage Amerks
Logo cost range from $18.00 to $20.00. Adding a name $3.00 extra. Prices subject to change.
Please note : The Month of February will be the time to place your orders. Any question
about special orders please call or write or email.
New Management for ASD (All Specialty Design) for our Merchandise Great Quality.
Send for an order form to: Gary Schaeffer, 32 Green Clover Dr., Henrietta, NY 14467
or e-mail me at amerks9usa@yahoo.com.
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Position
President
Name
E-Mail
Virginia Paddock vpaddock@rochester.rr.com
Phone
Assistants
Vice President
Mark Polizzi
map13@frontiernet.net
Secretary
Sara Zinc
sezinc@rochester.rr.com
Treasurer
Eleanor Hernandez
Member Communications
Natalie Corcoran
amerksfan273@aol.com
Joan Fletcher
Ways & Means
Sherry Petta
mikesherry04@frontier.com
Barb Jarosinski
Transportation
Donna Voelkl
Entertainment
Sandy Clement
sjwills@frontiernet.net
Bonnie Heddon
Exec Foundation
Mary Dibble
Parliamentarian
Mary Bliek
Historian
Dave Sturm
handpass8@aol.com
Lottery Calendars
Mike Petta
mikesherry04@frontier.com
Newsletter Editor
Gary Schaeffer
amerks9usa@yahoo.com
Ella Schaeffer
Sunshine Committee
Jenny Schuber
jensch628@aol.com
Jan Fernandez
Charities
Norine Borrelli
houlder2@rochester.rr.com
Chris Garren
Player Incentive Award
Eric Hoad
Acti have set up a commit-
Richard Dries
Sergeant @ Arms
Kelly Toombs
Web-site
William Flynn
Amerksboosterclub.com
Signs
Betty Grasta
digger@rochester.rr.com
Hall of Fame
Mary Dibble
Joanne Dries
Ann Paddock
Donna Adams
Lottery Calendars - Mike Petta
Let's Go Amerks!!!!
As of this newsletter we've sold 115 2013 Lottery Calendars.
Each ticket is good for the whole year and even the seller can
win $5.00 as well. Let’s try to reach our goal of 150 tickets
sold to help the club with the fundraiser and to win money
everyday during the whole year.
Well hopefully by the time this newsletter comes out we will
be well on our way to winning the Calder Cup. This season
has flown by so fast I would just like to say Thank You to all
who've purchased Lottery Calendars this year and always
remember we still have an ample supply left for sale at every
home game. To purchase a ticket see Mike or any member at
the Booster Club table during every home game. Tickets are
still just $20.00.
I hope everyone has enjoyed this season and let's take it all
the way to the Calder Cup Championship. Let's Go Amerks!!!
Mike Nolan
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s
Rochester American
Booster Club
P.O. Box 26454
Rochester, NY 14626-0454
Web-Site:
www.amerksboosterclub.com
E-mail:
amerksfan273@aol.com
God Bless America
Support our Troops!
The Rochester Americans Bo
oster Club is in its 48th Year.
Your
involvement in the Club he
lps to provide donations to
Ch
ari
ties
and Youth Hockey in the Ro
chester area. Join friends
or
make
new friends on Booster Clu
b Trips. Monthly Meetings an
d other
Events planned throughou
t the year. Get Involved - Sup
port our
Team!
Membership Communications - Natalie Corcoran
Thank you to all of our members in supporting the Booster Club and our team. We are
looking forward to the Post season and next year with great things to come.
GO AMERKS!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you have any questions please email me
at iggy126@rochester.rr.com and I will be able to answer
them.
Send an application form (off web site, newsletter or ask
any board member) with your check to ROCHESTER
AMERICAN BOOSTER CLUB, P.O. BOX 26454,
ROCHESTER, N Y 14626. Please make all checks payable to: Rochester Americans Booster Club.
Next Meeting: June 27, 2013 - Hidden Valley Clubhouse, 7:00 PM