Battle Creek Blaze

2008: Foundation for Success

	A Home with a Great "Vue"... 14-April; In return for usage of the District facilities, Battle Creek Blaze will help fund youth football in Bellevue, MI. A huge "thank you" to Bellevue Community Schools and the Board of Education for providing us a venue to host our home contests. Special mention to Ryan Portenga and Scott Belt for their collective efforts, for without you, none of this would have been possible. We look forward to contributing to a community which embraces us so warmly. Go Broncos!


	CELEBRATION @ SAM'S CLUB Battle Creek Blaze players and staff took part in the 19-April meet & greet promotion for the 25th Anniversary of Sam's Club. Thanks to Sam's for being such great hosts, it was wonderful to raise community awareness and meet some fans.

*95.3 FM 'sparks' interest*! WBCK's own Roy LaFountain helped spread the word about Battle Creek Blaze events in an 8-April interview with Mark DePalma and JJ Doubleday. Thank you to all of the Cumulus staff that assisted in recognizing our cause.

COMMUNITY EVENTS
If you have a community event that you'd like Battle Creek Blaze players to
attend, please contact us with details. As always, no fees accepted.


	*"Meet the BLAZE Monday*" A huge "thank you" to Margaret Higgins and the Battle Creek YMCA for hosting our promotional & recruiting sessions.

2008 Battle Creek Area
Chamber of Commerce

CEREAL FESTIVAL 2008
The Parade, event set-up, and of course the Breakfast Table were all on the
menu for Battle Creek Blaze players and staff between 12 and 14June. A
dedicated group of guys showed up amidst a thunderstorm to lead the
multi-hour task of table placement and pre-festival coordination. Photos of
the Breakfast Table are available in our album.

AMBUCS and such...
Blaze co-captain Jason Doubleday was honored to address the Battle Creek
AMBUS Chapter at The Hunt Club. Thanks to Brian, Jeff, and all of the
members who took interest in learning about our organization.

ATHENS HOMECOMING 2008
Blaze players showed up to serve their fans from the South at the Friday
(July 25th) gathering. It was great to meet and greet our new fans, as well
as touching base with some of our current supporters. Photos of the Hurst
Market hog roast are available in our album.

Community Inclusive Recreation SOFTBALL BASH
Check back for news on this exciting event!