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  • Tue., Jun. 11, 2013 11:30AM - 1:00PM CDT Organized Team Activities (OTAs) The Packers announced details on the remainder of their offseason schedule, including the fact that five of the team’s offseason practices will be open to the public, weather permitting.

    The open practices will be three organized team activities (OTAs) and two mandatory minicamp workouts. The open OTA practices are slated for three Tuesdays — May 21, May 28 and June 11 — and will begin at 11:30 a.m. CT. The two mandatory minicamp practices are scheduled for June 4 and 5 with a start time TBA.

    Due to ongoing preparations on Ray Nitschke Field for training camp, the OTA and minicamp workouts will be held on Clarke Hinkle Field this year. Viewing of the open practices will be standing-room only along the Oneida Street side of Hinkle Field.
  • Tue., Jul. 23, 2013 11:30AM - 5:00PM CDT Ask Vic Day

    "Ask Vic Day" will include a tour of Lambeau Field, a Packers Hall of Fame visit, lunch, an “Ask Vic Live,” and a few other surprises along the way. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, at Lambeau Field. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with an 11:30 a.m. lunch. Door prizes will be awarded during the reception.

    Cost per person is $30 (tax included).
  • Wed., Jul. 24, 2013 11:00AM - 1:00PM CDT Packers Shareholders Meeting

    The Green Bay Packers 2013 Annual Meeting of Shareholders will be held Wednesday, July 24, at 11 a.m., at Lambeau Field. The meeting will take place rain or shine.
  • Sat., Jul. 27, 2013 6:30PM - 11:45PM CDT 5K Run at Lambeau Field The computer-timed run is highlighted by a neighborhood route that ultimately takes participants into Lambeau Field and around the famed gridiron. The event has a special finish line – the Packers’ ‘G’ painted on turf located in the parking lot.
  • Sat., Aug. 03, 2013 5:30PM - 9:30PM CDT Packers Family Night

    The Green Bay Packers announced today that ‘Packers Family Night, presented by Bellin Health,’ will take place Saturday evening, Aug. 3. The event will benefit the Wendy’s Wonderful Kids foster care adoption program, a signature program of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.
  • Fri., Aug. 09, 2013 7:00PM - 10:00PM CDT Packers vs. Cardinals Packers vs. Cardinals (Bishop's Charities Game)
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Community Outreach - Players, Coaches & Alumni Outreach

Community Outreach - Players, Coaches & Alumni Outreach


Appearances by Players and Coaches

Members of the organization – players, coaches and staff - are committed to supporting the community. Throughout 2012, the Packers were granted the opportunity to make nearly 700 appearances. Appearances included non-profit fundraisers, school visits, athletic banquets and many other events and programs.

Those interested in scheduling an appearance with a member of the Packers can apply at www.packers.com/appearances. Applications submitted a minimum of eight weeks in advance of the event will be considered.

 

Appearances by Alumni

The season featured numerous homecomings at Lambeau Field. During home game weekends, the Packers and their fans welcomed more than 50 alumni during their returns to the stadium. The visits provided fans a chance to fondly relive Packers history, as well as obtain autographs from some of their favorite former players.

Information on alumni visits during home game weekends can be found
at www.packers.com/news-and-events/calendar.html.

Players' Foundations

The season featured numerous homecomings at Lambeau Field. During home game weekends, the Packers and their fans welcomed more than 50 alumni during their returns to the stadium. The visits provided fans a chance to fondly relive Packers history, as well as obtain autographs from some of their favorite former players.

  • Desmond Bishop, Linebacker
    The Desmond Bishop Fitness for Youth Foundation is focused on keeping kids active and healthy. More information on the Desmond Bishop Fitness for Youth Foundation can be found at desmondbishop.com.
  • Jarrett Bush, Cornerback
    The Jarrett Bush Foundation partners with the community to pay it forward to the youth of today by inspiring them to be active and motivated in order to achieve their educational and athletic goals, ensuring a successful future for tomorrow.
  • A.J. Hawk, Linebacker
    Hawk’s Locks for Kids was established after Hawk cut the long hair he was known for, in order to raise money and collect donated hair for children who have lost theirs due to chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. More information on Hawk’s Locks for Kids can be found at hawkslocksforkids.org.
  • James Jones, Wide Receiver
    The Love Jones 4 Kids Foundation is an organization that focuses on fulfilling the needs of children in disadvantaged and underserved communities in San Jose, CA, and Green Bay. More information on the Love Jones 4 Kids Foundation can be found at lovejones4kids.com.
  • Ryan Pickett, Defensive Tackle
    The Ryan Pickett Foundation’s mission is to act as God’s helping hand reaching out to various organizations or groups in desperate need that have been forgotten or left behind. Contributing to organizations specializing in foster care will be the main focus of the foundation in 2013. More information on The Ryan Pickett Foundation can be found at theryanpickettfoundation.com.
  • Tramon Williams, Cornerback
    The 38 Reasons Foundation has committed its efforts to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization in various ways, including the donation of $1,000 per interception or pass break-up by Tramon through his tenure with the Green Bay Packers, beginning with the 2012 NFL season. More information on the 38 Reasons Foundation can be found at tramonwilliams-38.com.

 

Community Outreach - Players, Coaches & Alumni Outreach



NFL Man of the Year Program

Each season, the Packers nominate a player for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. The honor recognizes NFL players for their commitment to the community. The Packers nominee for 2012 was wide receiver James Jones. Jones was recognized for the positive impact he makes by way of his Love Jones 4 Kids Foundation, as well as his strong support of various other non-profit organizations.

 

McCarthy Family Foundation

Head Coach Mike McCarthy and his wife Jessica established the McCarthy Family Foundation with the intent of fostering a long-term philanthropic commitment by his family beyond his NFL career. Throughout the past seven seasons, the foundation has made donations of more than $1.5 million to benefit numerous charities, projects and institutions, including American Family Children’s Hospital, Baker University, the Seven Loaves Project of Green Bay, the Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin, the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay and a group of organizations (St. Rosalia Academy, Greensburg Central Catholic, the Greenfield Baseball Association and the Greenfield Organization) in his native Pittsburgh.