Let's go Chargers!
The first thing I want to do is give a great big "shout out" to the Charger parent who arranged for the 3 hour respite from the rain on Saturday! This weekend looks like it will be much nicer and hopefully a little less humid.
We need a victory in Indianapolis! Game time is 6 PM. Let's support the guys with a great turnout and a lot of Charger noise and enthusiasm. We will start tailgating in the free parking lot between #7- Schwitzer Student Center (on the map http://www.uindy.edu/maps/campusmap.php) and #17 Nicoson Hall at around 3:30. It is imperative that we "take-over" this lot between 3-4 pm since it is free. They will not reserve it for us. So, as many of you as can get there by 3 pm would be helpful!
Bring the usual dish to pass. Grills will be present! Wear your colors for Hillsdale! Bring your flags to be taped up at the field. We will have duct tape. The directions to the field can be found on the following web site http://www.uindy.edu/maps/driving.php.
For those of you staying at the hotel (Comforts Suites at 4125 Kildeer Dr, (317)791-9610) the directions to the hotel can be found at http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Hillsdale&1s=MI&2c=Indiannapolis&2s=IN&2a=4125+Kildeer+Dr from Hillsdale. There is a hot and cold breakfast buffet on Sunday morning.
From the hotel to the field would be http://www.mapquest.com/maps?1c=Indianapolis&1s=IN&1a=4125+Kildeer+Dr&1z=46237-3200&1y=US&1l=39.667158&1g=-86.096005&1v=ADDRESS&2c=Indiannapolis&2s=IN&2a=1400+East+Hanna+Ave&2pn=University+of+Indiannapolis&r=s#a/maps/l::4125+Kildeer+Dr:Indianapolis:IN:46237-3200:US:39.667158:-86.096005:address:/l:University+of+Indianapolis:1400+E+Hanna+Ave:Indianapolis:IN:46227:US:39.708286:-86.134561:address:/m::10:39.68781:-86.115283:0::/io:1:::::s:EN:M:/e
I hope this is not too confusing. FYI -- Indianapolis is a DRY CAMPUS. Please be discrete.
Also, a reminder to those who volunteered, remember to bring cookies or candy bars for the bus ride home.
If you have any tailgate questions, feel free to contact Paul Korte at pkorte2@comcast.net
****Do you ever check out Chargerblue.com?******
Well, you should. Andy Losik, a Hillsdale alum, runs the Chargerblue website. It is the place to get all your up-to-date Charger football information. There is also a place on the web site were I will post weekly information for parents and fans. ALSO, you can also go view football game pics and videos at htpp://chargerbluespace.ning.com. (This can also be accessed by the chargerblue.com web site.) Chargerbluespace is a great way for Charger fans to post and view game day pictures and videos! Thanks Andy for giving us all a spot to share our Charger Spirit!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Tailgating in the U.P.
Find more videos like this on Chargerblue Space
Jim Veldheer shares some video footage of last week's festivities.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Chargers vs. Northwood Tailgater
Hi Charger Parents!
Fire Up! Michigan Tech is behind us now. Let's rally around our young men this weekend while they battle Northwood. If there is anyone out there with some pull with mother nature, I would appreciate it if we could have a "rain free" day. If I was greedy, I would have asked for sunny and 75 but I'm not.
Anyway, our tailgater gathering will begin around 12 Noon. We will meet again in the parking lot next to the sports complex. We will have grills and grill masters. Remember to bring your dish to pass. Don't forget to take your dish off the table before you head into the stadium. Although the flies appreciate the forgotten food, the students who take down the tables will simply throw any leftover food away.
Vonnie Sandner will have buttons available for #44 and #49. She will be under her tent with #28 flag flying. Vonnie will take button orders this Saturday. This will be the final opportunity to order buttons this year.
Kim Wiska will have clothing available for previously placed orders. The window for placing orders for Charger gear is also closing. Kim said she would be willing to put in one more order if the demand is there. Kim will also have charger Spirit Wear Long Sleeve T-Shirts for people to buy. The Spirit Wear was not a pre-order basis and once the shirts are sold out, they are gone. The Shirts are $15.00 a piece and she thinks the boys would love them. They have the slogan for the year on the back and a football logo on the front.
Nancy Rumsey has graciously volunteered to make more lanyards and they will be for sale at the tailgater. Car decals will also be available.
Paul Korte would like you all to know that for those parents who might want the individual banner for their player, they can contact Joe Wehrle at JoeW@UniqueImagesLLC.com for details.
Have I left anything out? Hopefully this covers everything. As always, keep checking the Chargerblue web site for messages and postings.
Your Charger Cheerleader,
Mary
Fire Up! Michigan Tech is behind us now. Let's rally around our young men this weekend while they battle Northwood. If there is anyone out there with some pull with mother nature, I would appreciate it if we could have a "rain free" day. If I was greedy, I would have asked for sunny and 75 but I'm not.
Anyway, our tailgater gathering will begin around 12 Noon. We will meet again in the parking lot next to the sports complex. We will have grills and grill masters. Remember to bring your dish to pass. Don't forget to take your dish off the table before you head into the stadium. Although the flies appreciate the forgotten food, the students who take down the tables will simply throw any leftover food away.
Vonnie Sandner will have buttons available for #44 and #49. She will be under her tent with #28 flag flying. Vonnie will take button orders this Saturday. This will be the final opportunity to order buttons this year.
Kim Wiska will have clothing available for previously placed orders. The window for placing orders for Charger gear is also closing. Kim said she would be willing to put in one more order if the demand is there. Kim will also have charger Spirit Wear Long Sleeve T-Shirts for people to buy. The Spirit Wear was not a pre-order basis and once the shirts are sold out, they are gone. The Shirts are $15.00 a piece and she thinks the boys would love them. They have the slogan for the year on the back and a football logo on the front.
Nancy Rumsey has graciously volunteered to make more lanyards and they will be for sale at the tailgater. Car decals will also be available.
Paul Korte would like you all to know that for those parents who might want the individual banner for their player, they can contact Joe Wehrle at JoeW@UniqueImagesLLC.com for details.
Have I left anything out? Hopefully this covers everything. As always, keep checking the Chargerblue web site for messages and postings.
Your Charger Cheerleader,
Mary
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Football Tickets for Home Games
Okay, the official word on the street regarding tickets for Hillsdale parents and families is as follows. In addition to the passes from the Parent Booster Club, 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 in 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. Your son may sign up for these tickets in the locker room the week of the game.
Hillsdale at Mich Tech Tailgating Info!
Dear Charger Fans and Parents,
--When you roll in Friday night, hop over to the Applebee's (bar area) located right near the hotel. Grab a beverage or a bite to eat with the other Charger parents. We have a great time the night before the games on these overnighters. We will collect there around 7 pm and you can have a drink and some dinner. Wear some "Hillsdale Garb" so we will recognize you!
--Just some notes for the parents that might help all of us. The game is at 1 pm so we will start to gather around 11 am. in the parking lot on the visitors side.
-- Tailgating as usual! Meet in the parking lot behind the visitor's stands around 11:AM. I know many of you are taking 2 days to get up there so you may not want to pack tailgating food and all that. There are many convenience stores and carry outs near our hotel (including Walmart) to stock up on the tailgate stuff. To our new freshman parents...please, don't be shy, come over and introduce yourselves and join right in. You will not find a more welcoming and friendly group than us. We were all the "new families" at one time or another.-
--Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils and a small dish to pass. Bring a couple of fold up chairs, a small table (if you have one) & portable grill (many Charger families that have grills are willing to share space if you don't have one). Don't forget a trash bag! Don't forget to wear your Charger apparel and bring your flags which we will display in the stadium.
This is the web site for the map mtu.edu/tools/images/Printmap.pdf
--When you roll in Friday night, hop over to the Applebee's (bar area) located right near the hotel. Grab a beverage or a bite to eat with the other Charger parents. We have a great time the night before the games on these overnighters. We will collect there around 7 pm and you can have a drink and some dinner. Wear some "Hillsdale Garb" so we will recognize you!
--Just some notes for the parents that might help all of us. The game is at 1 pm so we will start to gather around 11 am. in the parking lot on the visitors side.
-- Tailgating as usual! Meet in the parking lot behind the visitor's stands around 11:AM. I know many of you are taking 2 days to get up there so you may not want to pack tailgating food and all that. There are many convenience stores and carry outs near our hotel (including Walmart) to stock up on the tailgate stuff. To our new freshman parents...please, don't be shy, come over and introduce yourselves and join right in. You will not find a more welcoming and friendly group than us. We were all the "new families" at one time or another.-
--Bring your main dish, beverages, eating utensils and a small dish to pass. Bring a couple of fold up chairs, a small table (if you have one) & portable grill (many Charger families that have grills are willing to share space if you don't have one). Don't forget a trash bag! Don't forget to wear your Charger apparel and bring your flags which we will display in the stadium.
This is the web site for the map mtu.edu/tools/images/Printmap.pdf
Friday, August 29, 2008
Charger fans might want to buy tickets to the GVSU/Hillsdale game now!
Although the Grand Valley vs Hillsdale game is a few weeks away, I just wanted to let you know that we are playing at Grand Valley and it is their homecoming.
WE NEED EVERY CHARGER FAN AVAILABLE SITTING IN THE VISITOR BLEACHERS!
The Grand Valley fans like to really cheer on their football team. Let's show our Charger Spirit by filling up our bleachers. GVSU fans are already buying tickets.
To make sure Hillsdale families and friends have tickets, you can contact Andy Fry at Grand Valley. His email and phone number are fryand@gvsu.edu 616-331-3741. The cost for tickets in the center of the bleachers is $14.00 and towards the bleacher end is $12.00.
You can also obtain tickets by calling 616) 331-3200. Don't wait. Buy early!
You can also obtain tickets by calling 616) 331-3200. Don't wait. Buy early!
GO CHARGERS!
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Travel with the Chargers
Here is some hotel information for families looking to follow the Chargers on the road.
Saturday Sept. 6th (Labor Day Weekend)
Michigan Tech 1 PM Game
You may reserve a room for one or both Friday and Saturday
Country Inn and Suites 919 Razorback Dr. Houghton, Mi 49931
1-906-487-6700
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen $80, King $125
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: August 5th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday September 20th
Indianapolis 6 PM game
Probably reserve a room for just Saturday night
Comfort Suites, 4125 Kildeer Dr., Indianapolis In 46237
1-317-791-9610
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen and King are all $89
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: August 20th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday October 11th
Grand Valley State 7 pm
Probably reserve a room for just Saturday night
Country Inn and Suites, 3251 Deposit Dr (E. Beltline and I-96)
Grand Rapids, Mi 49546
1-616-942-7000
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen and King are all $89
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: Sept. 14th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday November 8th (day before banquet at Hillsdale@ 1 pm)
Tiffin University 1 PM
Probably return Saturday to the Hillsdale area for the banquet on Sunday
Dow Leadership Center, Hillsdale College Campus
1-517-437-3311
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates: I will let you know
Breakfast: not included
Cut off Date: October 20th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday Sept. 6th (Labor Day Weekend)
Michigan Tech 1 PM Game
You may reserve a room for one or both Friday and Saturday
Country Inn and Suites 919 Razorback Dr. Houghton, Mi 49931
1-906-487-6700
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen $80, King $125
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: August 5th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday September 20th
Indianapolis 6 PM game
Probably reserve a room for just Saturday night
Comfort Suites, 4125 Kildeer Dr., Indianapolis In 46237
1-317-791-9610
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen and King are all $89
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: August 20th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday October 11th
Grand Valley State 7 pm
Probably reserve a room for just Saturday night
Country Inn and Suites, 3251 Deposit Dr (E. Beltline and I-96)
Grand Rapids, Mi 49546
1-616-942-7000
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates- Double Queen and King are all $89
Breakfast: Hot and Cold Buffet included
Cut off Date: Sept. 14th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
Saturday November 8th (day before banquet at Hillsdale@ 1 pm)
Tiffin University 1 PM
Probably return Saturday to the Hillsdale area for the banquet on Sunday
Dow Leadership Center, Hillsdale College Campus
1-517-437-3311
20 rooms reserved- 16 Double Queen and 4 King
Room Rates: I will let you know
Breakfast: not included
Cut off Date: October 20th (you must reserve before this date to get discount )
Group Name: Hillsdale College Football Parents
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