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