Thursday, November 8, 2007

The Boy’s are Back in Town and its Senior Day.

Parents be proud of your son and our coaches for a great win over Findlay!


To Charger Parents, Families, Friends and Fans,


Ok, here is the Deal this week!

The Boy’s are Back in Town and its Senior Day.

Hillsdale VS Saginaw Valley
Nov 10th, 2007
Game Time 2:30 pm
Muddy Waters Stadium.

We need!
Big crowd, Big Noise, Big Win and a lot of Blue in the Bleachers.


Tailgate will start at 11:30 am

This week is the Charger Chili” Contest.
Bring your Favorite Chili and enter in the contest. A prize will be awarded. (Best part)
You can become the “Charger Chili Champ”.

Bring your Chili under the tent to enter with Connie and me.
Bring your own Ladle, crackers, cheese etc. (Fixings’ for how you want people to taste your Chili.)
I will have small bowls and spoons for the testing.

If you’re not into the Chili thing bring a Dish to pass (under the tent).
Beverages, eating utensils we’ll have our grill, you are welcome to come by and use it. Reminder: Before going into the stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it.

Special Charger notes:Don't forget to wear your Charger blue & fly your flags high.Larry Nicolet will have the duck tape to fly your flags.I will be passing out Fences and “D’s” again this week and also shakers to get the Charger spirit rolling.
We will have a parent tunnel when the players enter the field. Meet on the Field at 2:15 pm. Players run out at 2:23 pm (Be There)

All of our emails are always posted on http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com/



Message to seniors:

Saturday you embark on the last part of your Journey you started 4 years or 5 years ago.
It’s been a great journey watching you grow into the men you have become.
Play with passion today for yourself and your team.
It's been a great year, thanks to the talent and effort of the team.
We are proud of you and love you.

Charger seniors: Priceless!



Go chargers! Go seniors!

Be safe!

Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Monday, November 5, 2007

Wednesday, October 31, 2007

Big crowd, Big Noise, Big Win and a lot of Blue in the Bleachers

Parents be proud of your son and our coaches for a great win over Tiffin!


To Charger Parents, Families, Friends and Fans,


Ok, here is the Deal.

We need everyone in Findlay for the game on Sat. Nov 3rd.
Big crowd, Big Noise, Big Win and a lot of Blue in the Bleachers


Game Time 1:00 PM in Donnell Stadium

Tailgate starts at 10:30 am. We will be having a Breakfast Burrito Brunch.
We will make and Serve on Sat. morning. We will need a few Charger parents to help out.
We are taking donations for all the stuff. Also we need folks to bring, Coffee cakes, Cinnamon roles etc. (sweet stuff to top it Off)
We will have Hot Brewed Coffee.
Let me know how many will be interested in eating Burritos in your group so Connie and I know how much to Prep for. I need at least 2 more Grills also. Let me know if you are bringing yours.

We will form a tunnel before the game. Larry Nicolet will have the Duct tape to fly your Flag!
Fences, D’s and noise makers will be handed out to.


Directions to Donnell Stadium from 1-75:

1. Exit I-75 at Exit 157 (Rt. 12 Exit)

2. At top of off-ramp, turn left (east) and head towards downtown Findlay

3. At Main Street (Courthouse on right), turn right.

4. Head south on Main Street; go past Fire Station & Little Caesar’s Pizza (on right)

5. After the light at Little Caesar’s Pizza, the next light after will be Baldwin

6. The main stadium entrance is off Baldwin and also where the Main Ticket Booth is located

7. The next street after Baldwin is Lime Street

8. Turn right unto Lime Street – Stadium is straight in front of you when you turn onto Lime

9. Go west on Lime St; we will be tailgating be behind the Stadium on the right






Hotel Notes:

We did not have enough interest to block off rooms, but I do have a list for you to look at online for Hotels in Findlay Ohio.

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-478502-findlay_hotels-i?fromiy=1


Be safe Everyone !


Go Chargers !!!!


Nancy D. Rumsey Connie Stap
Phone: 517-542-7220 616-669-8827
Cell Phone: 517-202-8718
email: nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Hillsdale Vs Tiffin - Oct 27th - 2007

The boy's are back in town after a win at Mercyhurst.

A big thanks to Bill Lunberg and his cross-country team for supporting our football team in Erie PA. They were loud and cheered us on to a victory. We are proud to have you for Charger football fans and Hillsdale's Cross-country team.
Bless them!

Hillsdale VS Tiffin
Saturday, October 27th , 2007
Game Time 2:30 pm

I hope Mother Nature is good to us this weekend. Rain or shine, let’s be there and be the best fans in the GLIAC!

It's Charger Coney Dog Day !

This week's tailgate will begin around noon in the gravel/grassy lot located west of the sports complex. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle/$10.00 per motor home.
Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils and a small dish to pass. I will have all the stuff for Coney Dogs. Just Bring your Dogs and Buns and make your Coney Dogs. We will have a grill set-up.
The Gridiron Club will have the tent set-up for tailgating. There will be long tables set up under the tent to place your "dish to pass". Trash receptacles will also be provided by the college. Please pick up your dish and dispose of your trash before you leave the tailgate to enter the stadium.

Special Charger Notes:
The Clothing Order is In !
Hillsdale Football Apparel will be under the tailgate tent for those you ordered to pick up. The Pick up for Clothing will start at 1:00 PM and briefly following the game.

Pictures to purchase -From Sports action Photography
Please see Attachments.
Connie arranged for pictures to be Taken by Bernard - Sports action Photography.
We will have the Book on Saturday to buy pictures. You can also go on-line right now and buy Pictures. Some of you have already bought some pictures.

Your Son's Picture and Team picture can be picked up at the entrance of the stadium. (a Gift from the caching staff). Please pickup !

Rear Window decals: You cannot drive anywhere without sporting a "Hillsdale Charger Football" rear window decal! Show your Charger spirit for just $5.00...see Nancy Rumsey and Connie Stapf to get yours!

Spirit Club at Hillsdale - If you pre-ordered shirts that Say "My Charger…OUR CHAMPS" with there football number on them from the Anna Ashmore will have your shirts ready for you to pick up and pay for. Numbers to be picked up are... #39 #24 #48 #45

Larry Nicolet will have the duck tape to fly your fags.

I will be passing out Fences and new “D’s” again this week and also new shakers to get the Charger spirit rolling.

We will have a parent tunnel when the players enter the field. I will be picking some Dads to hold up the Banner each week. We will be making a tunnel onto the field when the players enter the last time before the game starts. Be on the field At 2:10 pm to form the tunnel.

Visit:
Charger Web site - Andy Losik (HC '94) is the webmaster of www.chargerblue.com.

If you have any ideas or want to post something on the Website, Just email them to losik54@yahoo.com.
Look around his website to get all kinds of great information on the Chargers! Thank you Andy.

Football Parents" in case you need to reference something go to http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com where I post the emails.

Be safe Everyone!

We will see you on Saturday.

Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com
517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

.................Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday, October 20, 2007

Ugly, but a Win!

Hillsdale gets the win on the road after all kinds of problems strike. Way to overcome adversity boys!

Replay the game with GameTracker from CSTV.

Thursday, October 18, 2007

Let's Travel To Erie PA for a win ! Hillsdale@ MercyHurst


Hello Charger families, Friends and Fans,

Charger Football: Priceless!


Let’s head to Erie this weekend for a Win!

Hillsdale at Mercyhurst
Game time 1:30 pm
Mercy Hurst Home Facility: Tullio Field (2,300)
Surface: AstroTurf

Friday Night Charger Stuff:
We will meet at Boston's on Friday Night for Charger Spirits, Pizza, food and Charger Game plan for Sat. (The coaches and players Only think they have one) Not.

Start at 7:00 pm to ?

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar ( see attachment). Meet in the Bar Area.

Here is the Address and a link. http://erie-pa.org/index/category/restaurants/bostons-restaurant/

8091 Peach St.Erie, PA 16509814-217-1140


Saturday Tailgate Charger Stuff:
Directions to College: To get to Mercyhurst College, Take the Ohio Turnpike east. From Cleveland take 90 Northeast. Continue on 90 into Erie PA. At exit 7 (state Street).Head north on route 97( old French road) at second traffic light the road forks, 97 goes off to the right, stay on 97. Go to the second light (which is 38th street) and turn right. Mercyhurst is about 4 blocks on the right. Follow signs to sports complex and football field.( See map attached.)


We will start tailgating at 11:00 am.
Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a small dish to pass. Before going into the stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it.


Don't forget to wear your Charger blue & fly your flags high.Larry Nicolet will have the duck tape to fly your flags.

I will be passing out Fences and “D’s” again this week and also shakers to get the Charger spirit rolling.
We will have a parent tunnel when the players enter the field.
Meet on the Field at 1:15 pm. (Be There)

Below are the t-shirts that have not been picked up. (My "Charger Champ shirts" from the Spirit Club)
Let me know if you are coming this weekend. Numbers to be picked up are... #39 #24 #48 #45

Hotel Info:

There are still rooms Available at Spring Hill Suites .

There is a new Hotel just opened up last week in Erie PA.
It is called the "Spring Hill Suites".

Phone: 814-864-5000
2323 Edinboro Rd, Erie, PA 16509

Contact Kory Cad
Director of Sales
SpringHill Suites by Marriot - Erie, PA

Use this link to map it.

http://local.yahoo.com/details;_ylt=AiTMtjLGgvNuoOgiGlrzes2HNcIF?id=11954416&lsrc=results&p=springhill+suites&csz=Erie%2C+PA&fr=dd-local-more&lcscb=



The Room's are (2) doubles and a sleeper sofa ( 6 to a room if needed) $129.00

or (1) King and a Sleeper Sofa (sleep 4) $129.00

Along with your room, everyone in the room gets a Hot Buffet Breakfast. ( we can go light on the tailgate)


Important Note:
I give them my information to hold rooms. I just need to have your name that you are checking in under and I will email them names.
I also will be talking to Kory in Erie to verify everything over the phone.

You will use your credit card at check in and your name will already be in there computer.

Please respond back to me As soon as possible. Call or email me with your name.



Travel safe and see you in Erie.



Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Monday, October 15, 2007

Hotel stuff for Erie PA

Hello Charger families, Friends and Fans,

There is a new Hotel just opened up last week in Erie PA.
It is called the "Spring Hill Suites".



The Room's are (2) doubles and a sleeper sofa ( 6 to a room if needed) $129.00

or (1) King and a Sleeper Sofa (sleep 4) $129.00

Along with your room, everyone in the room gets a Hot Buffet Breakfast. ( we can go light on the tailgate)

He has 40 rooms Available right now, but they are going fast.


This weekend in Erie PA is a busy one, just look a the events for just MercyHurst College

Football
Men's Soccer
W Volleyball
Woman's Cross country GLIAC championships
Men's Cross country GLIAC championships
W Tennis


Important Note:
I give them my information to hold rooms. I just need to have your name that you are checking in under and I will email them names.
I also will be talking to Kory in Erie to verify everything over the phone.

You will use your credit card at check in and your name will already be in there computer.

Please respond back to me As soon as possible. Call or email me with your name.



Other Charger stuff:
We will meet at Boston's on Friday Night for Charger Spirits, Pizza and Charger Game plan for Sat. (The coaches and players Only think they have one) Not.

Start at 7:00pm to ??? (tailgate time)

Boston’s Restaurant and Sports Bar
8091 Peach St.Erie, PA 16509
814-217-1140


Nancy D. Rumsey
917 Anderson Rd.
Litchfield MI. 49252
( 517-542-7220 home phone : 517-524-8960
Cell (: 517-202-8718
Fax: 517-542-7340
: blocked::mailto:nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com

Sunday, October 14, 2007

On the Road to Mercyhurst ! Go Chargers !

Great Win over Wayne State Chargers!!

Charger Football: Priceless!


Let’s head to Erie this weekend for another Win!

Hillsdale at Mercyhurst
Game time 1:30 pm
Mercy Hurst Home Facility: Tullio Field (2,300)

Surface: AstroTurf

I had planned on staying at the Marriot Court Yard in Erie, (where the team is staying) but I had mix up with cost so we will not be staying there. I have found a few more places with different cost to meet everyone’s needs. I will be sending an email out on Monday by noon for the latest hotel information. I am only booking rooms for Friday night. Oct 19th.

We will start the tailgate (Charger Brunch/lunch) at 11:00.
Connie is waiting for a call back from the Mercyhurst AD on where we will be tailgating.

Directions: To get to Mercyhurst College, Take the Ohio Turnpike east. From Cleveland take 90 Northeast. Continue on 90 into Erie PA. At exit 7 (state Street).Head north on route 97( old French road) at second traffic light the road forks, 97 goes off to the right, stay on 97. Go to the second light (which is 38th street) and turn right. Mercyhurst is about 4 blocks on the right. Follow signs to sports complex and football field.

Charger Notes:

I know we have some injuries on our team right now so please pray that God keeps our team free from injury this week, and bring healing to those already injured.

Our Sympathy goes out to the Drelles Family this week for the Loss of #78Derek’s Drelles Grandmother. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.


Stay tuned for more Charger emails on the hotels and tailgate area.

Everyone have a good week!


Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

This is the Best Season,
Football Season

Charger Football and Parents weekend !

The Chargers are back in town this weekend and so are the Parents.

Let’s have a great crowd, be loud and have a Charger Victory!

Hillsdale vs Wayne State
2:30 pm game time
Muddy waters stadium

The day will start with Hillsdale Parent/Faculty conferences on Saturday morning. This is one of the highlights of Parent Weekend. Here you will have the opportunity to meet with your student's professors to discuss academic progress. (Attached is a Schedule of events)

We will start tailgating at 12:00 noon.
Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a small dish to pass (under the tent). We'll have our grill, you are welcome to come by and use it. Reminder: Before going into the stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it.

Special Charger notes:
Please stop by and see Connie and me so you can sign another Banner to put in the locker room for next week.

Don't forget to wear your Charger blue & fly your flags high.Larry Nicolet will have the duck tape to fly your flags.

I will be passing out Fences and “D’s” again this week and also shakers to get the Charger spirit rolling.
We will have a parent tunnel when the players enter the field. Meet on the Field at 2:15 pm. Players run out at 2:23 pm (Be There)

Below are the t-shirts that have not been picked up. (My "Charger Champ shirts" from the Spirit Club)Let me know if you are coming this weekend.
Numbers to be picked up are... #39 #24 #48 #45

All of our emails are always posted on http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com/

Be safe everyone!

Go Chargers!!

Contact us if you need us.

Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com
517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Wednesday, October 3, 2007

Get Charged UP ! On the Road to Indy this weekend




Hello Charger families, Fans and Friends

Get Charged UP !

The Chargers are currently ranked # 24 in D2 Football

Great Job Chargers !!!


This week we Travel to Indianapolis and take on the Greyhounds. Let’s have a large crowd and cheer our chargers on to a great victory.

# 24 -Hillsdale VS @ Indianapolis
Oct. 6th, 2007
Game Time 6:00 PM

We will start tailgating at 3:00 pm. Attached is a map showing the tailgate area.
The lot will have some barricades - please move them in and put them neatly in a nice place if you would. The lot number is #14.
( I am sure Larry will take care of the barricade issue.)
Thanks to Joan and Larry Nicolet for taking care of getting us a great tailgate area.
Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a small dish to pass. We will have a grill to use.
Reminder: Before going into the stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it. (let's be neat and tidy fans)

Map Info

http://www.mapquest.com/

Indianapolis Univ
1400 E Hanna Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227-3630, US

http://www.uindy.edu/maps

Ambassador Hotel (was a Holiday Inn)
5120 Victory Drive
Indianapolis IN, 46203
Phone (317)-783-7751





Special notes:


Please stop by and see Connie and I so you can sign another Banner to put in the locker room for next week.

Don't forget to wear your Charger blue & fly your flags high.
Larry Nicolet (the man with blue plaid shorts) will have the duck tape to fly your fags.

I will be passing out Fences and new “D’s” again this week and also new shakers to get the Charger spirit rolling.

We will have a parent tunnel when the players enter the field. (yes, the banners are going on the road)

We are checking into a place to meet after the game for some food and spirits. (more to come in the next few days on that)

Below are the t-shirts that have not been picked up. (my "Charger Champ shirts" from the Spirit Club)
Let me know if you are traveling to Indy and I will bring them with me. Numbers to be picked up are... #39 #24 #22 #48 #45

Note from Greyhounds

Homecoming at Indy
One American Human flag on the field during the national Anthem
Fireworks at the conclusion of the game

Hotel information

Ambassador Hotel (was a Holiday Inn)
5120 Victory Drive
Indianapolis IN, 46203
Phone (317)-783-7751


Use this Group Code - 105HDU when making reservations. (ask for Surina Khanna if you have any problems)

Check in time between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm

the Rate is $55.00 + tax per night.

They have A Continental Morning Breakfast;

The Teams stay's here the night before.



Be safe everyone !

Got to love those chargers !!

Go Chargers!
Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Special Note from Connie Stapf

Dear Charger Family,

I want to thank everyone for all their thoughts and good wishes since my surgery.

Also, the flowers are beautiful and much appreciated.
Recovery is going well, and it was great to be at the win against Michigan Tech!! A Charger victory is the best medicine, yet.


See you all in Indianapolis on Saturday.


GO CHARGERS!!!


Connie Stapf

Thursday, September 27, 2007

The Charger Football Players are back in town!!

Got your Charger Spirit? Let’s hear it!

Let’s cheer our boy’s on to a great victory this weekend!


Hillsdale VS Michigan Tech
Saturday – September 29th
Game time 2:30 pm
Muddy Waters Stadium



Tailgate - We will meet in the parking lot located west of the sports complex around 12:00 noon. Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a dish to pass. We will have our grill there along with a few others, feel free to come over and grill with us. Don’t forget when you pack up to go into the stadium, please pick up your dish to pass to either take home or dispose of. There are trash receptacles at the entrances of the parking lots.

Parent Booster Club - All Football Parents (including those not in the Football Parents Booster Club)
Please pick up your son's picture at the Parents booster club table. This weekend (Sept.29th)
A gift of appreciation from the Hillsdale College Football staff.

Spirit Towels
- Students are selling Spirit towels at the Parents club table also. The cost is $10.00 each.


Sports Buttons – If you ordered a sports button and need to pick up, please see Luann Crowley. (Mom of #65)


Rear Window Stickers - Show your Charger spirit around town on the rear window of your vehicle. Got a lot of cars??? Get a lot of decals. They are $5.00 each and are cash & carry.


Clothing Sales - Donna has turned the final orders in. They should be in by Mid-October.
I will send and email out when the clothing is ready to be picked up.

Special notes:

Please stop by and sign another Banner to put in the locker room for next week.

At 1:30 we will gather all the Charger Parents in the tailgate Area for a picture.

Don't forget to wear your Charger blue & fly your flags high.
Larry Nicolet will have the duck tape to fly your fags.

I will be passing out Fences and “D’s” again this week and also shakers to get the Charger spirit going.

We will make a Parent/ Fan tunnel at 2:00 pm.

Please check out the “Charger football: Priceless “ banner in Muddy waters stadium this weekend. A great big thank you to Peggy Brown (Mom #93) for making this 40 foot long Banner.

Last weeks tailgate in Ferris was Huge, Lot’s of Fan’s and Lot’s of great food. The Coney dogs were a hit and so were the Schikabobs made and donated by #88 parents. Thanks Tim and Annette Frosch. (They were great!)
Dave and Troy had those grills going for along while. Connie and I apologize for the area Ferris put us in the parking lot. They like to put all the tailgaters together and with Ferris Kids. The music was a little loud from the Ferris boys and I told Troy I new we should have brought our living room sofa to sit on in the back of our truck. But anyway, we all got along fine and the Police officers said we were the best tailgaters they have ever had. The police officers even tasted some of our food.

Connie Report: As many of you know, Connie Stapf did not make it to the game last Sat. Her surgery on her shoulder went well and she will be here this weekend. Connie is doing much better. We wish her well.


We look forward to seeing everyone.

Travel Safe and call with any Questions.


Go Chargers!

Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com
cmbowks@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827

517-524-8960

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Hotel for after The Hillsdale vs Indianapolis Game - Oct 6th, 2007

Hello Charger families, friends and Fan’s,


Here is hotel information for the Football game coming up in Indianapolis.

Hillsdale VS @ Indianapolis
Oct. 6th, 2007
Game Time 6:00 PM

I have rooms blocked off at the "Ambassador Hotel".
5120 Victory Drive
Indianapolis IN, 46203

The hotel is about 2 ½ miles from the stadium.

8 King beds, Non Smoking
11 Doubles Non Smoking


To make reservation Phone (317)-783-7751

Use this Group Code - 105HDU when making reservations. (ask for Surina Khanna if you have any problems)

The Rate is $55.00 + tax per night.

They have A Continental Breakfast in the morning.



Our Charger Teams stay's here the night before.

Call or email me with any questions.


Go Chargers!

Nancy Rumsey
Phone: 517-542-7220
Cell Phone: 517-202-8718
Fax: 517-542-7340
email: nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com

Friday, September 21, 2007

Hillsdale VS Ferris- Charger Coney Dog Night

What a Great Homecoming last weekend. It was great to see such a great crowd and a Great win by our Chargers.

Be proud of our Chargers and Coaches!

Carly Crowley took some great pictures of the game last weekend. Here is the link to check out the pictures.
Thanks Carly! http://community.webshots.com/user/ChargerFB07

Also check out http://chargerblue.com for an article on the Chargers big O-line.


Well let’s hit the road this weekend to Big Rapids and take on the Bulldogs.

Hillsdale at Ferris StateSaturday, Sept. 22, 2007Top Taggart Field - Big Rapids, Mich.Kickoff: 7 p.m.

Tickets for the contest will be available at the gate or can be purchased online at www.starticketsplus.com. For additional ticket information, please contact the FSU Athletics Ticket Office at (231) 591-2888.
A live pay-per-view video and audio webcast will also be available via B2 Networks and can be accessed online at www.ferris.edu/sports
Driving directions – see attached map also
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/direct.htm
From highway 131, take exit 139. (Big Rapids Exit) Make a right; follow the road until it ends. Turn to the right. Go to the second stop light and turn left on to campus. Follow the signs to Top Taggart Field.
Charger Coney Dog Night for the tailgate.
We will start tailgating at 4:00 pm in the West lot (west side of Stadium). Watch for the Blue Hillsdale flags. Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a small dish to pass. I am bringing stuff to make Charger Coney dogs this week. So bring your hotdogs and buns over to our grill, Troy will cook them and have all you need to make your own Charger Coney Dog. Before going into the stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it.

Luann will be taking Button orders for one more week. Attached is the order form.

A special note:
Please keep Connie Stapf in your prayers. She is having surgery on her shoulder today (Thursday)
Connie will be in St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. She told the Doctor she was going to the game on Sat.
We wish you well Connie and hope to see you on Sat.


NOTE from Ferris
The Ferris State University Athletics Department will be holding its first-ever "Community Health Night" in conjunction with the Bulldogs' home football contest versus the unbeaten Hillsdale Chargers this Saturday evening at Top Taggart Field in Big Rapids, Mich. Bulldog Athletics will be partnering with the Colleges of Allied Health, Optometry and Pharmacy on the FSU campus for the inter-professional event. As part of the day's activities, informational and screening events will be conducted free of charge for fans from 5-7 p.m. (EDT) inside the stadium.
The Bulldog football team, which is presently 1-2 overall this campaign, will try to get back on track against the Chargers. Hillsdale, which is coached by former FSU head coach Keith Otterbein, presently owns a league-leading 3-0 record to date this season.

Remember to bring your Flags and wear your Charger Blue.
(Larry Nicolet will have the Duck Tape)

We look forward to seeing everyone.


Travel Safe and call with any Questions.


Go Chargers!
Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Sunday, September 16, 2007


Were Proud of our Charger Football Team!!

Great Win over Ashland!


From the Charger Families, Friends and Fans

Hotels for Ferris


Charger Parents,

For the Hillsdale vs Ferris State on Sept. 22nd I did not block any rooms, but here are some hotels that have availability in Big Rapids.
A few folks have asked me about a place to stay.


please see Attachment.


Go Chargers!!


Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cmbowks@aol.com
cstapf@aol.com
517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Thursday, September 13, 2007

2007 Home coming events !!!

Hello Charger Families, Friends and Fans,

What an exciting weekend it was. The tailgate and the game were HUGE successes in Marquette. We had new parents and look forward to meeting more this weekend. What a great group!

I have added a few pictures to the Charger Website. http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com/


IMPORTANT: You and your family are invited to all the tailgates and happenings whether or not you choose to belong to the Parent’s Booster Club, whether you are a member or not, we all have the same enthusiasm and support for our charger football team. Let’s cheer our Chargers on to a another win this Saturday and be the best Fans in the GLIAC


Hillsdale VS Ashland
September 15th
Game time 2:30



Clothing - This is the last week for clothing orders. Thanks to Donna Brown and
Marlene Wojcik for all there hard work.
We have a few Items that need to be picked up from the spring order. #17 #89 #94.
Please see us on Saturday.

Buttons – Luann Crowley has done a great job with the turn around time on the Button orders.
See Luann on Saturday and get yours ordered. Thanks Luann!

We will also have the Parent /player Lanyards and decals for sale.


2007 Homecoming events

Friday Night

7:00 PM Volleyball Game - Hillsdale Vs Northwood

9 pm – 12 am Bonfire with pep rally and fireworks show at 10:00 PM
Lower Fields (next to football field)


Saturday

10 am – 4 pm Bookstore Open - Knorr Student Center, Lower Level

12:00 pm Volleyball Game - Hillsdale vs Saginaw Valley

12:30 pm -2:15 pm Charger Tailgate –

We have two options. You can eat under the big Tent.
Lunch: $5 per person
Or you can bring your own tailgate food.
In the past most people eat at the tent and come back and hangout at there tailgates until game time.
We will still have our big tent set-up on the corner of Union and College Street for shade or Bad weather.
We will be parking in the Grass lot (corner of Union and College Street)

Be there!


2:00 pm Line up for Parent / Charger fan tunnel on North End of Field.

2:30 pm Charger Football vs Ashland University - Muddy Waters Stadium

Adults $6,
Students $3,
Children ages 12 and under $2
Senior Citizens $2


5 pm - 7 pm All-Alumni/All-School/fans Post-Game Tailgate/
Oak and College Street Tent
Dinner: $5 per person

8 pm – 11:30 pm Charger Tent Party Oak and College Street Tent
Admission $5 per person

Featuring Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels!


Note from the Gridiron Club: Please plan to stop by the Gridiron Club's tent in front of the field house this Saturday before or after the game. We are celebrating our sixth year of supporting Charger football and Hillsdale College. As always you will be able to enjoy complimentary beverages while you pick the winning square on our $5 or $10 game boards or buy the winning raffle ticket for autographed Charger helmets and footballs and exciting new Charger gear. We will also be taking orders for new Charger gear available only through the Gridiron Club including the same great clothing the coaches wear on the sidelines. So come join us to support the Chargers, have fun and cheer the Chargers to victory.

Note: Also attached is a Bed and Breakfast that is located in the Hillsdale Area. She still has room for this weekend.
Luann said she is a nice lady and an great cook. Please Check it out.


This is a big weekend!

Please call or email Connie or I with any Questions.

Be safe everyone,

See you on Saturday.

Go Chargers! Win ! Win ! Win! Win!

Remember to bring your Flags and wear your Charger Blue.


Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cmbowks@aol.com
cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Parents Football Prayer

Parents football Prayer

Dear God, I praise and thank you for using the sport of Football to draw us parents and players closer together. We need Your Spirit to be in total control of our son’s thoughts, actions, emotions and words on the playing field. Help us not to worship the sport, but to be thankful for the skills and interests you have given our son's to play it. Help us also to encourage our sons toward growth and maturity with you. Guide our coaches in making wise choices and help them be the kind of leaders you want them to be. Please keep our team free from injury, and bring healing to those already injured.
Lord, We trust You to renew there strength in times of weakness so that you will be glorified in everything they do.
We pray these things in Jesus name, amen!

Monday, September 10, 2007

Morning walk before the game in Downtown Marquette
























WOW what A Game At NMU !

WOW what a Win for Hillsdale Chargers !!

We are proud of our Charger Football men !

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Game #2 - Tailgate - Hillsdale at Northern

Hello Charger Fans!

What a wonderful way to start the season with a great win over Gannon.

Parents be proud of your Son’s and coaches !

The Banner and Parent tunnel were a great success.
I have added some pictures to the Charger Website. http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com/
If you would like to add pictures to the website, please let me know and I will get them Loaded.

This week we Travel way North over the Mighty Mac to kick some more butt.

Hillsdale at Northern Michigan (Superior Dome)
Saturday, September 8th, 2007
Game Time: 4:00 pm


We will start tailgating between 1:30 and 2:00 pm. Attached is a map showing the Superior Dome Parking. We will be in Lot 55 for the tailgate.
Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils & a small dish to pass. We'll have our grill, you are welcome to come by and use it. Reminder: Before going into the (Dome) stadium, please pick up your dish from the "dish to pass" table and store it or dispose of it.

Remember to bring your Flags and wear your Charger Blue.

Joe and Connie Stapf have provided us with links for directions to the Marquette Ramada Inn from Hillsdale and to the Superior Dome from the Ramada Inn.

Check in time is 3:00 PM, check out is 12:00 pm.

Ramada
412 West Washington Street.
Marquette, Michigan 49855
906-228-6000

Charger families, friends and Fans will be meeting in Harley’s Lounge (Ramada Inn) Friday night to go over the football game plan for Saturday.


Website for directions from Hillsdale to the Ramada Inn.

http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result.php?q1=Hillsdale%2C+MI&q2=412+Washington+Avenue%2C+Marqueet%2C+MI++49855&q3=&q4=&q5=



Website for directions from the Ramada to the Superior Dome:

http://maps.yahoo.com/dd_result.php?q1=412+Washington+Avenue%2C+Marquette%2C+MI+49855&q2=1401+Presque+Isle+Avenue%2C+Marquette%2C+MI&q3=&q4=&q5=


We are still taking orders for Clothing and Buttons.
I have attached forms for both.

I will also have the Parent /player Lanyards and decals for sale up North.



We look forward to seeing everyone.


Travel Safe and call with any Questions.


Go Chargers!

Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

Monday, September 3, 2007

Photos from Hillsdale's Win Over Gannon !




















Great Game!! We are proud of our Chargers !

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Are you ready for some Football ?

Hello Charger Fans!!!


Are you ready for some Football ?

Hillsdale VS Gannon
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Game Time 2:30 pm



I hope Mother Nature is good to us this weekend.
Rain or shine, let’s be there and be the best fans in the GLIAC!

This week's tailgate will begin around noon in the gravel/grassy lot located west of the sports complex. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle/$10.00 per motor home. Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils and a small dish to pass. If you have grill, bring it. We will have a grill set-up and if you just bring your meat, we will get it cooked for you. The Gridiron Club purchased a tent for tailgating and it will be set up each home game in the tailgate lot. There will be long tables set up under the tent to place your "dish to pass". Trash receptacles will also be provided by the college. Please pick up your dish and dispose of your trash before you leave the tailgate to enter the stadium.

Parent Booster Club: For those of you who purchased a booster club membership ($200.00) you may pick up your pass at the table set up near the ticket booth on game day. Passes will be available at 1:00 PM. This pass will admit 4 to each home game and you will have assigned seating in the VIP section (blue seats). You must show your pass each time you enter the gate.

Tickets: Also, each player is allowed to sign up 4 people to be admitted for free for each home game. These tickets may be picked up at the Hillsdale Will Call window which is now the third window of the ticket booth. You must show I.D. for each individual ticket at the booth. There is no transferring of names, this is a conference rule.
Ticket prices:
$6.00 Adults
$3.00 Students
$2.00 Children 6-12/Senior Citizen 65 and over
Children 5 and under are free
Purchase programs inside the stadium

We will have a welcome table set-up in the tailgate area. Please stop by, get a name tag and other items listed below.

Hillsdale Football Apparel: Lots of cool items available this year. Each item is personalized with your son's jersey number! There is an order form attached to this email. We will also have order forms on Saturday. If you have any questions contact Donna Brown or Marlene Wojcik. Please note that the order cut off date is this Saturday Sept 15th 2007. If you ordered in the spring you can pick up your clothing on Saturday.

Sports buttons: Picture pins are available with your player's handsome mug on them for just $6.00 each.
You can add a dollor and Luann will send them to you.
There is an order form attached to this email and we will have some available on Saturday. You may contact Luann Crowley if you have any questions luann.crowley@countynationalbank.com

Rear Window decals: You cannot drive anywhere without sporting a "Hillsdale Charger Football" rear window decal! Show your Charger spirit for just $5.00...see Nancy Rumsey and Connie Stapf to get yours!

Roster Lanyards - The roster is in numerical order with player's name next to the number and their parent's first names next to that.
See Nancy and Connie to get yours.


Spirit Club at Hillsdale - If you pre-ordered shirts that Say "My Charger…OUR CHAMPS" with there football number on them from the Spirit Club at Hillsdale, Anna Ashmore will have your shirts ready for you to pick up and pay for. She will have a table set-up in the tailgate area.

Charger Web site - Andy Losik (HC '94) is the webmaster of www.chargerblue.com.
Football Parents" in case you need to reference something go to http://chargerfamilies.blogspot.com
If you have any ideas or want to post something on the Website, Just email them to losik54@yahoo.com. Look around his website to get all kinds of great information on the Chargers!


Special Note: Our Second game this year is at Northern Michigan University.
The Game is at 4:00 pm on Sept. 8th.

I have blocked 20 rooms at the Ramada in Marquette for
Friday Night - 9/07/07 and also 12 rooms for Saturday after the game 9/8/2007. The special rate for a double is $89.00 + tax, smoking or non-smoking. Check in time is 3:00 PM, check out is 12:00 pm.

They have an onsite restaurant called Harley’s. It opens up for Breakfast at 7:00 Am. Also there is a Harleys Bar and Lounge for a Charger gathering.

This Hotel is about a mile from the Superior dome.

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When you call for reservations our group code is “HLFF “.
Should you have any problem booking, ask for Scott Thorrington.

Ramada
412 West Washington Street.
Marquette, Michigan 49855
906-228-6000

Should you have any problem booking, ask for Scott Thorrington.


Please remember to bring your flags into the stadium. We will have a roll of duct tape so that we can fly them on the rail near the Hillsdale locker room.

We also have a banner made this year that the boys will run under before each game. I will be picking some Dads to hold up the Banner each week. We will be making a tunnel onto the field when the players enter the last itme before the game starts. I will inform you of that time on Saturday.



We feel blessed to be part of the Charger football family.

Be safe Everyone!

We will see you on Saturday.


Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com cstapf@aol.com

517-202-8718 616-669-8827
517-524-8960

.................Go Chargers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Scrimmage Sat. Aug 18th 2007


Warm Up
for Scrimmage
Aug 18, 2007

Reminder of House Rental for Home Football games

All Charger Fan's

I have a web site for "The Hillsdale House" for parents to see the place and get more information.

The web site is at:
www.bbonline.com/mi/hillsdale/


email address www.thehillsdalehouse@comcast.net

Judy Murray

Monday, August 20, 2007

Seasons
Ten thousand flowers in the spring
A cool breeze in the summer and snow in the winter.
But this is the best season of our Lives.
Football Season

Charger Football

Your Hillsdale Chargers Team on Saturday Aug .18, 2007 Scrimmage

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Upcoming Events

From Nancy Rumsey

Hello Charger Families, Friends and Fans



Hope your summer was great!



Football time is nearing and we need to get rolling with some Charger Football stuff!



The Chargers 2nd game this year is at Northern Michigan University .

The Game is at 4:00 pm on September 8th.



I have blocked 20 rooms at the Ramada in Marquette for Friday Night - 9/07/07 and also 12 rooms for Saturday after the game 9/8/2007. If they go over 12 rooms on the second night, they have a sister Hotel (Holiday Inn) that they will book with. The special rate for a double is $89.00 + tax, smoking or non-smoking. Check in time is 3:00 PM and check out is 12:00 noon.



Cut off date for booking a room is September 1st.



Cancellation policy – You have until 4:00 pm on date of Arrival to cancel. If You book a room for both nights and decide after the game not to stay, you must cancel that day by 12:00 noon on game day.



The Ramada onsite restaurant is called "Harley’s". It opens up for Breakfast at 7:00 Am.

Also there is a Harleys Bar and Lounge for a Charger gathering.



This Hotel is about a mile from the Superior dome.



When you call for reservations our group code is “HLFF “.



Ramada

412 West Washington Street.

Marquette, Michigan 49855

906-228-6000



Should you have any problem booking, ask for Scott Thorrington.



Charger Clothing

At the Spring Scrimmage we had several people order Charger football clothing. Donna Brown and Marlene Wojcik Will have your clothing at the Scrimmage on August 25th, 2007. The Scrimmage is at 10:00 am and clothing can be picked up after the scrimmage.



Charger Buttons

I have also attached the form for Button orders. Luann Crowley is taking care of the buttons. See attachment and start ordering your buttons right away. Download



Connie and I wanted to get this information out early but watch for emails the week before the first game for details on tailgating and other Charger football information.



Please contact us with any questions you may have



We look forward to seeing everyone.



Go Chargers !



Nancy Rumsey Connie Stapf
nancyrumsey@metaldyne.com
517-202-8718
517-524-8960

Connie Stapf
cstapf@aol.com
616-669-8827
616-337-7481

Friday, August 10, 2007

Welcome

This is the place to find out what is happening with the best fans in D2 football.

Nancy Rumsey will keep you up to date with all you need to know, as the Charger Football Families cheer their boys on to a great season of Hillsdale football.