Travel Update

Buffalo - November 14

Pittsburgh - February 6

Buffalo - We have a block of 26 tickets purchased in Section 323.  Tickets are $66 for members and $86 for non members.  So far 10 of the tickets have sold and all of those 10 are planing to continue to Syracuse on Saturday to see the Syracuse Crunch battle the Chicago Wolves.  Let us know if you want to journey on to Syracuse so that we can get the proper number of tickets there. 

Pittsburgh - We have a block of 40 tickets purchased in Section B31.  Tickets are $120 for members and $140 for non-members.  Tickets in Pittsburgh are a rare find, with pairs unavailable from the ticket office.  We have 30 people committed and 10 tickets remaining (yes we have had a few people drop out and a few others buy).  We have not yet worked on any lodging arrangements for Pittsburgh.

Contact Jeff or Anne Little at travel@jacketbackers.org to purchase your tickets or if you have any questions.

In Buffalo, many of us are planning on staying at the Adam's Mark that is an easy walk to the game.  They were unwilling to offer us a group rate but the best prices can be obtained directly through their website.  Currently $139 per night.  In Syracuse, we will be staying at the Marriott Renaissance Hotel.  They have offered us a group rate of $105 per night.  To receive this rate use the codes "cbjcbjg" - for a king room or "cbjcbjs" - for a room with 2 double beds.  Currently these rooms are $179 through Travelocity.

Exclusive Members Only Tour of Nationwide Arena - DATE CHANGE!!!

Would you like a tour of Nationwide Arena?

The Jacket Backers Members have been given the opportunity to take a tour of Nationwide Arena.

This event is open to all current paid members of the 08-09 season and their families.

Not yet a member?  Click on Membership Signup to join today and take advantage of this exclusive event.

Last year's event was so popular, we have scheduled 2 dates:

Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00pm - Huge Success

Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 6:30pm

RSVP to Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org for the Thursday, November 13, 2008 event by Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

RSVP Deadline - Arena Tour 1

Would you like a tour of Nationwide Arena?

The Jacket Backers Members have been given the opportunity to take a tour of Nationwide Arena.

This event is open to all current paid members of the 08-09 season and their families.

Not yet a member?  Click on Membership Signup to join today and take advantage of this exclusive event.

Last year's event was so popular, we have scheduled 2 dates:

Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 1:00pm

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at 6:30pm

RSVP to Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org for the Saturday, October 25, 2008 event by Wednesday, October 22, 2008 and for the Wednesday, November 19, 2008 event by Saturday, November 15, 2008.

Travel Update - Buffalo and Pittsburgh

We have tickets in hand for Buffalo and a few Pittsburgh tickets left!

 

We have decided to make the Buffalo trip a "tickets-only"

trip.  We have purchased 26 tickets in section 323, Rows 6, 7, 8 

 

Buffalo Tickets are $66.00 for members and $86.00 for non-members.

Pittsburgh Tickets are in Section B31 - $120 for members and $140 for non-members.

Tickets will be sold in the order payment is received.

 

The sooner we sell these seats, the faster we can plan our next travel opportunity!  We can't wait to follow our Jackets on the road. To purchase your seats, bring your check to the Jacket Backers table behind section 115, or request a PayPal invoice from Brian Maurer at treasurer@jacketbackers.org.

 

 

FYI, per Google Maps:

From Nationwide Arena to the Buffalo Arena, it is 329 miles, or about 5 hours 27 mins.

From Buffalo to the War Memorial in

Syracuse, if you wanted to catch the Crunch the next day, it is an additional 152 miles, or about 2 hours 29 mins.

From Syracuse back to

Nationwide Arena, it is 471 miles, or about 7 hours 36 mins.

From

Nationwide Arena to the Pittsburgh Arena, it is 187 miles, or about 3 hours 9 mins.

Game Watching Party - Winking Lizard

Game Watching Party

When: Monday, November 3, 2008

Where: Winking Lizard Crosswoods (100 Hutchinson Ave., Columbus, OH)

Time: 6:30pm - Pre-Game

          7:00pm - Drop of the Puck

Add'l Info: The cost of the event will be $8.00 per person.  Price will include Wings, Potato Skins, Chicken Fingers and Breaded Ravioli.  In addition, Winking Lizard will offer a full dinner menu and bar menu.

RSVP: Please RSVP to Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org ASAP.

Membership Special

Win a Free Team Signed Stick!

Join the club or renew your membership before October 31, 2008 to be entered in this exclusive members only drawing.

That's right anyone that has paid for their 2008 - 2009 membership will be entered into a free drawing to win a Columbus Blue Jackets  Team Signed Stick.  The stick was signed by the 2007 - 2008 team and the drawing will be held at our game watching event at the Winking Lizard on November 3rd.  You do not need to be present to win, but why would you want to miss out on the fun?

Fund Raiser Event - BD's Mongolian BBQ

Fund Raiser Event

Join the Jacket Backers Officers & Members for a Guest Griller Fund Raising Event at BD's Mongolian BBQ.

Door prizes and Raffle items to be given away during the event!!!

When: Monday, November 10, 2008

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Where: BD's Mongolian BBQ (Sawmill Rd.)

Cost: $20.00 per Adult and $12.00 per Child (Price includes all you can eat stir fry, soup, salad and non-alcoholic beverages).

To purchase tickets for this event, contact Jessica Jones at activities@jacketbackers.org

Discount Tickets Available in Nashville - Nov. 18, 2008

Very short notice, but if anyone is interested in travelling to Nashville this weekend, we just received this information today.  Nashville is offering discounted tickets for this Saturday's game.  The Jacket Backers are not organizing a group trip of any kind but just passing this info along in case anyone is interested.

• $71 Premium Lower Bowl ($91 gate)
• $61 Lower Bowl Center ($81 gate)
• $51 Lower Bowl Endzone ($70 gate)
• $47 Shoot Once Club ($64 gate)
• $35 Mezzanine ($52 gate)
• $27 Sideline Balcony ($42 gate)
• $20 Goal Zone ($36 gate)

Call Dan Shaefer at (615) 770-2115 to order your tickets today!

On a Clear Night in Clintonville, the Stars go Dim!

Approximately 30 Blue Jackets fans gathered to watch a thrilling season opener as Rick Nash roofed the game winner in overtime.  The pot luck feast was a satisfying beginning to a great night. The menu featured mac and cheese, cherry pie, macadamia white chocolate chip cookies, cocktail weenies, spaghetti salad, grilled turkey, cheese, salami and crispy hot dogs to name a few.  The picture on the big screen was as clear as the sky.

Risto Petman looked as happy as Rusty Klesla after Rick’s winner when his number was called as the winner of the team signed jersey.  What a fantastic event to begin the season.  Thank you to everyone that attended and contributed to the fun.  Hopefully, this is the beginning of a season of great events that even more will enjoy!!

Missed the Officer's Meeting?

No Problem! Here's some highlights from what was discussed. Please remember that all Officer's meetings are open to the public, and we encourage you to drop in, talk to your Jacket Backer officers, and let us know what you'd like us to do to help improve the club!

ARE YOU READY FOR THE MADNESS?

QFM96 will be starting a new show, Blue Jackets Madness live from the Garage Bar 2 hours before key Blue Jacket games! We've been invited to participate in the shows and promote the club, and we'd like to help support QFM and the team by bringing out a big Jacket Backer crowd! The first show will be from 5-7pm on October 24th, for the New York Rangers @ the CBJ! The Garage Bar is located at 147 Vine St. Columbus Ohio 43215 - come join us!

Game Watching Party, 10/10!

Please join us at the home of our President and Treasurer, Julie and Brian Maurer, for the season debut game watching party this Friday, October 10th! The party will be held at 353 E. Kelso Road, Columbus OH 43202. There will be drinks, snacks, hot dogs, and we encourage everyone to bring a covered dish to share! We will have door prizes and a raffle for a Team Signed Jersey!

Please RSVP to Jessica Jones (activities@jacketbackers.org) if possible, and come help us kick off the season in style!

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We still have tickets available for our trip to Buffalo for the November 14th game! Please contact Jeff or Anne Little at Travel@Jacketbackers.org to RSVP if you are interested in being part of this trip.

Jerseys coming soon!

Official Jacket Backers jerseys will be available soon! Please watch the website for the order form and sizing chart! All jerseys will feature 100% stitched crests and your choice of customization!