During the Draft Party, Friday night at Nationwide Arena, the Jacket Backers presented the Blue Jackets Foundation with a $1,015 donation to help sponsor their Golf Classic in memory of Ryan Salmons.
Pictured are Jacket Backers President - Julie Maurer (left) and Community Service Chair - Kelly Patterson (right) presenting our donation to Stinger and Blue Jackets Foundation Executive Director Wendy Bradshaw (right center).
The Jacket Backers wish to thank everyone who helped contribute to this donation and are looking forward to continued service to our community.
Congratulations to our 2009 - 2010 Officers and Committee Chairs that were elected last Saturday. Elections were quick, as none of the nominees faced opposition, and all positions were filled. The quick elections allowed us to do a little brainstorming and planning for next season. We also were happy to welcome our newest honorary member, Joel Siegman, Manager of Fan Development for the Columbus Blue Jackets. It was a pleasure for everyone there to have the opportunity to exchange ideas with Joel for next year's events. Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the fabulous free lunch! We are now seeking volunteers for each committee for the upcoming season. To sign up, please email the committee chair that heads the committee you wish to help with by clicking on their name below, or head to our contacts page under the About Us tab on the website above.
Click the Read More link below to read a message from David Yatsco. This message was emailed Thursday, June 25. If you did not receive this email and believe that you should have, please contact membership@jacketbackers.org or treasurer@jacketbackers.org.
Did you know that the Jacket Backers encourage and accept donations to local food pantries at all of our events?
Sometimes this gets lost in the excitement of cheering on our team. But the Jacket Backers are dedicated to helping our community. That is why we accept food donations at all of our events and share them with various food pantries in the area. A frequent question that comes up is, "What exactly should we donate?" Follow this link to the Mid Ohio Food Bank's Grocery List for the answer.
So, if you have the ability, bring a donation to our next event and:
CAPA's 2009 Summer Movie Series, the longest-running classic film series in America, celebrates its 39th anniversary with a lineup of classics, cult favorites, and most beloved films. The 2009 series will run July 17th - August 30, at the beautiful and historic Ohio Theatre (39 E. State St.), and is made possible through the generous support of National City, now a part of PNC.
Slap Shot (1977) is presented as part of the "Late Nite Fridays" and the film is rated R. All tickets are $3.50.
Please RSVP to Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org by 07/08/09 with the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
Payment can be made by the following methods:
Check made payable to Jacket Backers Booster Club and mailed to PO Box 82589, Columbus, OH 43202
Ok - so the Crew doesn't have a new stadium to tout, but Crew Stadium will always be the first soccer specific stadium built in the United States. Come see the MLS defending champion Columbus Crew for only $15 - adults and children.
In addition to the great action on the pitch, it is Buck a Brat night - Delicious Bob Evans bratwursts will be just $1 all night long.
As it is Military and Service Appreciation Day at the Crew, the Jacket Backers have also helped to sponsor a charity soccer match on this day, which will be played between police soccer teams to help raise money for Get Behind The Badge charity which aids those injured or killed in the line of duty. The charity soccer match will be prior to the Crew vs. Real Salt Lake game, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm if you wish to head out early to catch the charity match.
Please RSVP to Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org by 07/06/09 with the number of tickets you would like to purchase.
Payment can be made by the following methods:
Check made payable to Jacket Backers Booster Club and mailed to PO Box 82589, Columbus, OH 43202
Just $15 for an individual membership or $25 for a joint membership.
Special - SAVE $5 if you sign up or renew prior to the 2009 - 2010 regular season home opener!
Membership dues are unchanged for the upcoming year. All 2008 - 2009 memberships expire on August 31, 2009. New and renewed memberships for the 2009 - 2010 season are valid until August 31, 2010.
All new and renewed members that take advantage of our pre-season discount will be entered to win a 2008 - 2009 team signed jersey.
Stop by The Jacket Backers Table at every home game!
It is located behind Section 115 near the escalator. Feel free to stop by at any game, with your questions, comments or just to see what is going on with The Jacket Backers!
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