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Packers Hall Of Fame Offers Scout Patch Program

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:15:01 CST

Boy And Girl Scout Troops Can Earn Exclusive Patch By Completing Educational Tour

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame now offers a program for Boy and Girl Scout troops that awards them an exclusive Packers helmet patch that can be added to their uniform after successful completion of a tour.

"We enjoy visits from various groups in the Hall of Fame, and the opportunity to connect with scout troops in an educational and meaningful way, and to offer something unique to their patch program was very exciting for us," said Krissy Zegers, Packers Hall of Fame and Stadium Tours manager. "We worked with a couple of local troops to learn more about their programs and were able to put together a program that can be used by all the troops as they come through."

Scout troops have two options for the program, completing an educational guidebook or following a Packers-themed scavenger hunt.

The guidebook, "What's Your Game Plan for becoming a Pro?" ..

John Baker Of Menomonee Falls High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:42:37 CST

John Baker, of Menomonee Falls (Wis.) High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Baker's Indians improved to 10-1 on the 2009 season after beating previously undefeated and defending state champion Homestead, 27-7, last Saturday. The Indians travel to Sun Prairie to face the Cardinals this coming Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m.

"First off, I would like to commend our coaches," Baker said. "They've done a great job of building the program. Their dedication is the reason why we've been so good week-in and week-out this year. Along with the coaches, our outstanding senior leadership has brought everyone together as one team."

Baker, who is also the school's physical education and health teacher, began his coaching career in 1996 as an assistant coach at Platteville (Wis.) High School. After spending just two years at Platteville, Baker accepted an assistant coaching position at Menomonee Fal..

Bill Turnquist Of West De Pere High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:31:47 CST

Bill Turnquist, of West De Pere High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Thursday.

Turnquist, a 42-year veteran of coaching, is in his 35th season as the head coach at West De Pere. Last Tuesday night, Turnquist led his team to its ninth straight victory with a convincing defeat of Clintonville in the first round of the WIAA state playoffs. West De Pere came out sharp, scoring 35 unanswered points through the first three quarters of the game en route to a 35-7 final. The Phantoms now travel to Notre Dame High School on Saturday afternoon at 1 p.m to face the Tritons.

"Our players have really been playing some good football when our backs have been against the wall," Turnquist said.

A physical education teacher at West De Pere, Turnquist previously coached for six years in Hayfield, Minn., before being named to his current position. He earned a degree in physical education and mathematics at the ..

Phillip Wisneski Is Winner Of VIP Packers-Vikings Tickets Package On Packers.com

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:10:18 CST

Green Bay Resident Drawn From Nearly 60,000 Entries

Phillip Wisneski of Green Bay is the winner of the Packers.com VIP ticket package for Sunday's Packers-Vikings game, the team announced today.

Wisneski's name was randomly chosen Oct. 26 from nearly 60,000 entries in the contest. He'll receive two general seating tickets, two pregame field passes, a Saturday 'Meet-and-Greet' session with Packers alumni and a two-night stay at the Wingate by Wyndham Green Bay Hotel.

"It's unbelievable. I was happy for sure," Wisneski said upon hearing the news via a phone call from the Packers. "You don't expect winning a contest to happen to you, so this is definitely going to be a lot of fun."

Packers-Vikings To Battle In Red Kettle Challenge Friday At Atrium

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:13:12 CST

Packers Fans Encouraged To Help Packers Beat Vikings In Ring-Off

While the Packers and Vikings will compete Sunday on Lambeau Field, Packers fans can get involved in the rivalry Friday afternoon by supporting the Green and Gold to victory in the Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

The off-the-field battle pits the Packers' wide receivers against the Vikings' defensive linemen to see who can raise the most money. Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Brett Swain and Jake Allen will ring bells in the Atrium in exchange for autographs. Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar and members of the team's defensive line simultaneously will ring bells at Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis.

With many area schools off for a teachers' convention, students also are asked to support the cause by stopping by to wish the receivers good luck in Sunday's game, make a donation and help..

'Football 101, NFL Workshop For Women' Set For Nov. 21

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 16:15:30 CST

The popular 'Football 101, An NFL Workshop for Women' will take place at Lambeau Field on Saturday, Nov. 21.

An interactive and entertaining event geared for women to learn about football, 'Football 101' will take place in the Packers' Tundra Tailgate Zone and in the Don Hutson Center. Cost for the event is $65; attendees must be 16 or older.

The event will be co-hosted by Jessie Garcia, WTMJ-TV's sports anchor and reporter who also serves as sideline reporter for the Packers Television Network during preseason games. Harry Sydney, a former Packers running back (1992) and assistant coach (1994-99), will be the event's guest speaker and share his experiences as a player and coach with the Packers.

This year's event features a classroom session, an informative session with Packers Women's Association members, and drills and skills exercises with players in the Hutson Center. The classroom session will feature lessons about football terminology and positions, ..

Dino Heinemeyer Of Shiocton High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 17:30:25 CST

Dino Heinemeyer, of Shiocton (Wis.) High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Heinemeyer's Chiefs team improved to 8-0 after defeating conference-rival Iola-Scandinavia by a score of 14-7 last Friday. The Chiefs now travel to Manawa to face the Wolves on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m.

"It's always a goal to win a conference championship and after last week's victory we've at least clinched a share of that, but we're not looking to settle for a tie," Heinemeyer's said. "A win tomorrow can cap off that perfect season, and we can clinch the title by ourselves."

A native of Shiocton and an alumnus of the program he currently leads, Heinemeyer was a three-way player during his own prep career, appearing at halfback, cornerback, and placekicker under head coach Joe Schleis at the school.

He attended college at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, where he graduated in 1990.

Heinemeyer,..

Hometown Huddle Provides New Local Playground

Mike Spofford, Packers.com — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:58:37 CST

As a group of Nicolet Elementary School fifth-grade students were spreading woodchips to put the finishing touches on their new playground on Tuesday afternoon, they could be heard shouting what they liked best about it.

"It's so much bigger!"

"The swings are higher and longer!"

"And there's more swings so we don't have to take turns!"

Then one last detail, from a young Packers fan.

"It's green and yellow!"

If nothing else, the colors will provide a subtle reminder in the coming years at Nicolet as to how the students got their new playground, through the 11th annual United Way Hometown Huddle project. Several Green Bay Packers spent the day helping to install the new equipment, re-paint the old equipment, and spread large piles of mulch to serve as a soft and safe playing field.

Nicolet was the beneficiary of not only this year's local Hometown Huddle project, but also an additional $5,000 grant through United Way Worldw..

Packers' 'Hunting Down Hunger' Orange Caps Selling Well

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:32:37 CST

Fans And Hunters Are Sporting The Orange With Nearly 12,000 Caps Purchased Thus Far

The Green Bay Packers' "Hunting Down Hunger" orange caps are proving to be a popular item for fans thus far this season, with nearly 12,000 sold. Proceeds from the cap sales will support the effort to fight hunger in Wisconsin communities.

"Fans have been very enthusiastic about the caps," said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations. "We've had a lot of hunters purchase caps, too, with bow season underway and gun season right around the corner. We're pleased with sales thus far."

Through sales of three styles of hunter orange hats with the Packers' 'G,' two baseball caps, one orange and one with a camouflage pattern, and an orange cold-weather knit hat, the team will raise money for donation to statewide pantries, shelters and other organizations that have programs supporting hunger relief. The hats also have the words "Hunting Down Hunger" on the le..

Lambeau Field Halloween Arrives This Weekend; Haunted Concourse Set For Friday And Saturday; Spooktacular Set For Saturday

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:41:15 CST

Free Events Open To Area Youth Friday And Saturday

Lambeau Field this week will be preparing for a weekend of Halloween fun with two popular free events, the Haunted Concourse and Spooktacular Fun.

The Haunted Concourse this year again is open for two days and is accessed through the Oneida Nation Gate on Lambeau Field's east side. It is open Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, for three sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Lines may be cut off prior to the end times to ensure no unnecessary waits.

Designed for teens with a PG-13 rating, the Haunted Concourse will be set in a darkened Lambeau Field concourse and feature scenes of high-tech shocks and horrors. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a guardian into the Haunted Concourse, and children under the age of 8 will not be permitted.

Spooktacular Fun is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Lambeau Field Atrium. Ac..

Packers Accepting Nominations For Community Quarterback Award

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:08:43 CST

Now In 10th Year Of Recognizing Volunteers; 20 Volunteers To Be Selected This Year

The Green Bay Packers currently are accepting nominations for the Community Quarterback Award.

Funded by the Green Bay Packers and NFL Charities, the Community Quarterback Award recognizes outstanding volunteers within the state of Wisconsin. Non-profit (501(c)(3) or 509) organizations are invited to nominate outstanding volunteers who demonstrate leadership, dedication and a commitment to bettering their communities through volunteerism.

The Community Quarterback Award is for volunteers who are not compensated for their services. Twenty nominees will be selected and each will receive a $1,000 grant in the name of the non-profit organization from the Green Bay Packers.

The deadline for nomination submission is Oct. 29, 2009. The nomination process is available online by ..

Packers Women's Association Food Drive Collects 22,400 Food Items And $11,511 At Sunday's Game

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:27:45 CST

Fans attending Sunday's Packers-Lions game donated approximately 22,400 non-perishable food items and $11,511 for the Packers Women's Association's 23rd Annual Food Drive for Paul's Pantry, a supplementary food distribution program for the needy in the greater Green Bay area.

Overall, in 23 years of conducting the food drive, the PWA has collected approximately 603,200 non-perishable food items and $225,961 for Paul's Pantry.

Festival Foods assisted promoting the effort with a 'Big Cart' in the Lambeau Field parking lot Sunday. Also, SuperValu, a food supplier to Festival Foods, delivered a truckload of donated food to the pantry Friday, Oct. 16, in recognition of World Food Day and the PWA Food Drive. Paul's Pantry had observed World Food Day this past Friday with a program reflecting on the hungry of the world and the local community. World Food Day, now in its 29th year, is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed..

Packers-Vikings Set For Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Oct. 30

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:00:22 CST

Packers' Wide Receivers To Take On Vikings' Defensive Linemen In Hour-Long Ring-Off

The Green Bay Packers' wide receivers are set to take on the Minnesota Vikings' defensive linemen in a friendly battle to see who can raise the most money in a Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge, Oct. 30.

The ring-off competition will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. with the Packers' receivers, Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Brett Swain and Jake Allen, ringing bells in the Lambeau Field Atrium in exchange for autographs. Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar and members of the team's defensive line simultaneously will be ringing bells at a to-be-determined Salvation Army support site in the Minneapolis area.

Packers fans are encouraged to support the effort by stopping by to make a donation. With many area schools off for a teachers' convention, students are asked to support the cause as well.

For those who can't make..

Pledge To 'Play 60' And You Could Win A Chance To Help "Kick Off" Super Bowl XLIV

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:39:45 CST
Kids May Enter 'NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest' on NFLRUSH.com for a Chance to be On-Field at Super Bowl XLIV and be featured on Cartoon Network

Don't just go to the Super Bowl...be a part of the Super Bowl.

Moments before Super Bowl XIV kicks off, one lucky kid (age 6-13) will hand the game ball to an official on the field in front of more than 72,000 fans and a worldwide television audience. Super Bowl XLIV will be played at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida on February 7, 2010, and will be broadcast on CBS.

Young fans may enter the NFL PLAY 60 Super Bowl Contest online at NFLRUSH.com, the NFL's official website for kids, through December 9, 2009. To be eligible, they must pledge to be active for 60 minutes a day and answer two questions about the importance of health and fitness.

The winner will be selected by a panel of NFL players committed to 'playing 60' every day. The grand p..

Packers To Recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sunday

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:21:25 CST
Players, Lambeau Field To Feature Pink Elements During Sunday's Game Vs. Detroit

The Green Bay Packers will recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Sunday's game against the Detroit Lions with Lambeau Field and Packers players prominently featuring the color pink in several different ways.

Fans will be involved from the start when they will receive gold pompoms with pink strands as they enter the stadium, and then see cheerleaders (pink pompoms) and TundraLine members (pink wristbands and hats) sporting the color. At halftime, the Oneida Nation Dancers will be wearing pink ribbons and streamers while performing a healing dance in recognition of the month.

Among the other pink elements fans will notice are pink ribbon stencils on Lambeau Field, pink wall banners, pink goal post padding, special kicking balls with pink ribbon decals, a pink coin used for the coin toss and pink-trimmed sideline caps for coaches and team personnel. Players will..

Todd Stoffel Of Marathon High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:11:38 CST
Todd Stoffel, of Marathon (Wis.) High School, has been named Green Bay Packers Coach of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday.

Stoffel is in his eighth season as head coach and 11th with the Marathon program. After qualifying for the playoffs each of the last two seasons, the Red Raiders are off to a 7-0 start in 2009. By virtue of their 21-7 victory over previously unbeaten Stratford on Oct. 2, Marathon is now positioned atop the Marawood Conference standings as the postseason approaches. Even more impressive was that the team's win at Stratford handed the Tigers their first home loss since the 2001 season.

"Our motto is to 'Take The Next Step', and to beat a program like Stratford on their home field really says a lot for our players and coaches," Stoffel said. "It also shows the commitment that has been invested over these past few years."

Stoffel and his staff oversee a program that includes 47 players, including a varsity squad of 29. He is assi..

Packers Women's Association To Hold 23rd Food Drive Oct. 18

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:28:56 CST
Fans Attending Packers-Lions Game Encouraged To Donate Non-Perishable Food, Cash

The Packers Women's Association is teaming up with Festival Foods for the 23rd Annual Food Drive for Paul's Pantry prior to Sunday's Packers-Lions game at Lambeau Field. This year's effort is headed by co-chairwomen Laura Hawk and Megan Colledge.

At the game prior to kickoff, PWA members will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations in the stadium parking lot and at the gates. Each PWA member will be wearing the jersey of her husband or significant other, or a PWA jersey. Food items can be placed in bins located throughout the Lambeau Field parking lot. Volunteers from Paul's Pantry, a supplementary food distribution program for the needy in the greater Green Bay area, will be assisting with the collection and wearing PWA pins. A Festival Foods 'Big Cart' will be on site to promote the cause, too.

As an added incentive to donate to the food driv..

PWA Plans 23rd Annual Food Drive To Benefit Paul's Pantry

Megan Colledge, Packers.com correspondent — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:43:49 CST
Usually when I head to the Lambeau Field Atrium, it is to support the Packers as they take on an opponent. On Sept. 29, it was for a very different reason. Laura Hawk and I headed into the Atrium to film a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for the Packers Women's Association Annual Food drive to benefit Paul's Pantry and the residents of Brown County. The PWA is again teaming up with Festival Foods for the effort this year. The filming took only 15 minutes and the final PSA is about 30 seconds, but it is vital in promoting the food drive and getting the community involved in such a great cause.

It can be daunting to stare down the lens of a video camera and to recite your lines, hoping that they will all sound great, but when I remember the lives that it will help, it is worth it. When the opportunity arises, it is important to step out of the comfort zone to help those around us, and there are many around us that need our help.

Craig Robbins, director of Paul's Pan..

Lambeau Field Atrium To Host Seventh Annual Spooktacular Fun Oct. 24; Two Days Of Popular Haunted Concourse Offered, Oct. 23-24

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:12:19 CST
Free Events Open To Area Youth; Oneida Nation Dancers And Singers Included

The Green Bay Packers again this October will host the popular Halloween-themed events, Spooktacular Fun and the Haunted Concourse.

Spooktacular Fun is set for Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Lambeau Field Atrium. Accessed through the Miller Lite Gate on the north end of Lambeau Field, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Haunted Concourse this year again is open for two days of thrills and is accessed through the Oneida Nation Gate on Lambeau Field's east side. It is open Friday, Oct. 23, from 7 to 11 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, for three sessions: 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. Lines may be cut off prior to the end times to ensure no unnecessary waits.

The Haunted Concourse, designed for teens with a PG-13 rating, will be set in a darkened Lambeau Field concourse and feature scenes of high-tech shocks and horrors. Children under ..

Packers And Verizon Wireless Team Up To Support Domestic Violence Prevention In Wisconsin

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:21:46 CST
Wireless Phone Drive To Be Held Nov. 1, At Lambeau Field

The Green Bay Packers and Verizon Wireless are teaming up to help curb domestic violence in Wisconsin. Fans attending the Packers game versus the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 1, are invited to donate no-longer-used wireless handsets and accessories from any wireless provider to benefit victims of domestic violence through the Verizon Wireless HopeLine program. Volunteers will be collecting donated phones and equipment at each of the five Lambeau Field entrances from 1 p.m. until game time at 3:15 p.m.

Through its award-winning HopeLine program, Verizon Wireless turns no-longer-used wireless phones into support for victims of domestic violence, including those in Wisconsin. Wireless phones, batteries and other accessories are collected at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores nationwide and in special collections throughout the year. The phones are either refurbished for reuse or recycled i..

Packers Women's Association To Hold 23rd Food Drive Oct. 18

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:19:36 CST
The Packers Women's Association is teaming up with Festival Foods for the 23rd Annual Food Drive for Paul's Pantry prior to the Packers-Lions game, Oct. 18, at Lambeau Field. This year's effort is headed by co-chairwomen Laura Hawk and Megan Colledge.

At the game prior to kickoff, PWA members will collect non-perishable food items and cash donations in the stadium parking lot and at the gates. Each PWA member will be wearing the jersey of her husband or significant other, or a PWA jersey. Food items can be placed in bins located throughout the Lambeau Field parking lot. Volunteers from Paul's Pantry, a supplementary food distribution program for the needy in the greater Green Bay area, will be assisting with the collection and wearing PWA pins. A Festival Foods 'Big Cart' will be on site to promote the cause, too.

Overall, in 22 years of conducting the food drive, the PWA has collected approximately 580,800 non-perishable food items and $214,450 for Paul's Pantry.

Paul Havel Of Heritage Christian High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:01:46 CST
Paul Havel, of Heritage Christian High School in Milwaukee, Wis., has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Through the first five games of the 2009 season, Havel's Patriots team has stormed out to a 4-1 record, the best start in the program's six-year history. Making their early-season success even more special was the team's 35-34 come-from-behind win over conference-rival Lake Country Lutheran, another first for the young program.

"This was the first time that we defeated Lake Country Lutheran," Havel said. "It was a fun game with a lot of scoring and we were happy we were able celebrate an exciting homecoming victory."

Havel started his coaching career in 2004 as the head coach of Heritage's practice team. In 2005, the WIAA invited Heritage Christian to become a member of the Midwest Classic North Conference, and Havel subsequently assumed the head-coaching duties for the varsity program.
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Packers Make Donation To New Brown County Community Treatment Center

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:30:56 CST
The Green Bay Packers on Tuesday announced a donation to Brown County's new Community Treatment Center, with a component of the donation supporting a commissioned series of art pieces by Green Bay artist Scott Menzel.

Menzel's pieces, titled "Seed of Life," will be on display in the entrance to the county's new facility on Green Bay's northeast side. Other components covered by the donation include flat screen TVs and other appliances. The total value of the donation is $25,000.

"It's a pleasure to continue our partnership with Brown County with this contribution to the new Community Treatment Center," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. "The new facility is going to serve the people of our county very well and we're excited to be involved in such a unique way through supporting Scott's wonderful work."

"We are thrilled to have Scott Menzel's artwork in the new Brown County Community Treatment Center," said Brown County Executive Tom Hinz. "Scott's life..

Former Packers Player Doug Lloyd, Coach At N.E.W. Lutheran, Receives Grant From NFL Youth Football Fund

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:17:52 CST
Former Green Bay Packers player Doug Lloyd (running back, practice squad, 1991), an assistant coach at N.E.W. Lutheran High School, has been awarded a grant of $9,000 from the NFL Youth Football Fund for the Blazer's football program.

Lloyd, a Beaver Dam, Wis., native and graduate of Beaver Dam High School, played fullback collegiately at North Dakota State where he was a member of two Bison NCAA Division II national championship teams (1986, '88). He then was selected in the sixth round of the 1989 draft by the L.A. Raiders when Ron Wolf was a member of the club's personnel department. He had stints on the practice squads of the Raiders (1989-91) and Houston Oilers (1990), as well as a few weeks on the active roster for the Raiders in 1991. He then was signed to the Packers' practice squad late in the 1991 season after Ron Wolf was named general manager, and subsequently was out of football after an injury during the 1992 training camp while with the Packers.

N.E.W..

Jon Lyon Of Parkview High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:12:52 CST
Jon Lyon, of Parkview High School in Orfordville, Wis., has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Lyon's Parkview team pulled off a dramatic overtime victory over Evansville last Friday night, winning by a score of 28-27 in the extra period. Friday's win ended the Vikings' 34-year winless drought against the Blue Devils that dates back to 1975. Parkview's 3-1 record has them in second place in the Rock Valley South Conference, and marks the Vikings' best start since the 2002 campaign.

"The game against Evansville was a tough one," Lyon said. "It has been a long time since we've beaten them, so we were excited to get the victory. We've got a great group of hard-working kids who want to improve and help turn this thing around."

Lyon, who is also the school's social studies teacher, began his coaching career in 2007 as the offensive coordinator for Rantoul High School in Rantoul, Ill. After spending j..

PWA Takes Part In ASPIRO Awareness Walk

Megan Colledge, Packers.com correspondent — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:34:22 CST
The Packers Women's Association kicked off the opening football weekend by volunteering at the 2009 ASPIRO Awareness Walk on Saturday, Sept. 12th.

ASPIRO, a Green Bay organization that creates opportunities for people with disabilities to reach goals, connect community, and achieve independence, put on a fun event, full of life, for a great cause, and the PWA was proud to be a part of the Awareness Walk for the third year in a row.

The PWA was honored with the request to be the sole judges for the ASPIRO Chili Cook-Off, as part of the Awareness Walk. Courtney Finley, Emily Nelson, Diane Philbin, Karen Robinson, Ashley Green, and Laura Hawk had a great time meeting those attending the event and judging various chilies.

Laura Hawk has participated in the event two years in a row. When asked why she wanted to participate again this year, Hawk answered, "I love the ASPIRO foundation and feel that it has an excellent mission. I chose to participate again this y..

Packers And Sargento Partnering To Fight Hunger For Seventh Season

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:59:50 CST
Effort To Support Wisconsin Hunger Task Force And Paul's Pantry

The Green Bay Packers and Sargento now are in their seventh season teaming together to support "Touchdowns for Charity," a program that raises money for the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee County and Paul's Pantry in Green Bay.

For each offensive touchdown scored by the Packers during the 2009 regular season, Sargento is donating $1,000 to the Hunger Task Force. Additionally, Sargento is donating $500 to Paul's Pantry for every touchdown scored by a wide receiver.

After last weekend's season-opening win over the Bears, $2,000 (on two offensive TDs) has been raised for the Hunger Task Force and $500 (on one TD scored by wide receivers) for Paul's Pantry.

Since partnering six years ago, Sargento - the official cheese of the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field - has contributed more than $422,500 to Wisconsin food charities such as the Hunger Task Force and Paul's P..

Bill Hass Of Shawano High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:23:33 CST
Bill Hass, of Shawano High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Hass, a 24-year veteran of coaching, is entering his second season as the head football coach at Shawano. Last Friday night against Hortonville, Hass led his team to its third straight victory of the 2009 season. The Hawks trailed 12-5 in the second half, but went on to score 26 unanswered points to finish with a convincing 31-12 win. Friday night's win gave Shawano its best start in more than eight seasons and placed them in a three-way tie for first place in the Bay Conference.

"The kids are hard workers and they are learning how to win," Hass said. "You can see the confidence in their eyes."

Hass began his head-coaching career at Fennimore (Wis.) High School in 1986. He then moved on to Oconto High School, where he spent four years, and Peru (Ind.) High School for three, before taking over the reins as the head foot..

Rob Salm Of Appleton North High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:33:58 CST
Rob Salm, of Appleton North High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Wednesday.

Through the first two games of the 2009 season, Salm's Lightning team has stormed out to a 2-0 record, handing Kimberly its first conference loss in nearly four years and halting the Papermakers' 29-game win streak. The 12-6 win over Kimberly has Appleton North in first place atop the Fox Valley Association Conference.

"This was the biggest game that we had circled on our schedule," Salm said. "It turned out to be a great high school football game and I had a lot of fun being a part of it."

Last Friday night's contest was just the second game of Salm's head-coaching career. Prior to his 2009 promotion, he served as an assistant on the Appleton North staff dating back to 1995, when he graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh.

His assistant coaching staff includes Mike Baumann, Matt Berlowski, Bill B..

Annual Coats For Kids Collection Set For Sunday

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:08:41 CST
The annual Coats for Kids collection will take place Sunday, Sept. 13, at Lambeau Field prior to the Packers-Bears game. Fans attending the game will have the opportunity to donate new and gently used coats for distribution to needy children through area Salvation Army units.

Cash donations will be accepted as well.

The Salvation Army will be collecting coats in the parking lot beginning at 7 a.m. at the corner of Lombardi Avenue and Oneida Street. Later, beginning at 2 p.m., the Salvation Army also will be stationed at each entry gate to Lambeau Field to accept coat and cash donations.

The Salvation Army and several area cleaners - Lindeman's Cleaning, Royal Cleaners and Martinizing Dry Cleaning Service - are again leading the seasonal effort to collect coats. Coats can be dropped off at the participating cleaners, in addition to being brought to Sunday's game.

Collections at the game will cease at kickoff and the number of coats collected will be..

Operation Fan Mail Looking For Families To Recognize On Lambeau Field

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:18:56 CST
Packers, WPS Health Insurance Partner For Pregame Program

Operation Fan Mail, the program that recognizes military families at each Green Bay Packers home game, is looking for families for the 2009 season.

Now in its third season at Lambeau Field, the program this year is a partnership between the Packers and WPS Health Insurance.

Designed to recognize families with a member who is on active duty, the Packers and WPS Health Insurance will host a family at each 2009 home game and introduce them on the field during pregame activities. A total of 20 families have been recognized during the past two seasons. Members of the Wisconsin National Guard were recognized during the Packers' two preseason home games in August.

To choose families, the Packers and WPS Health Insurance are asking interested families, or friends of eligible families, to submit an essay, 500 words or less, on why a particular family should be saluted. Essays can be sen..

Packers To Raise Money For Hunger Efforts Through Sales Of Orange Caps

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:14:23 CST
Three Hats Combining Packers, Hunter Orange Are Theme Of "Hunting Down Hunger"

The Green Bay Packers today announced details of a new cap campaign, "Hunting Down Hunger," with official Packers orange caps leading an effort to support the fight against hunger in Wisconsin communities.

Through sales of three styles of hunter orange hats with the Packers' 'G,' two baseball caps, one orange and one with a camouflage pattern, and an orange cold-weather knit hat, the team will raise money for donation to statewide pantries, shelters and other organizations that have programs supporting hunger relief. The hats also have the words "Hunting Down Hunger" on the left side.

"Through the combination of two traditional Wisconsin pastimes, the Packers and hunting, we're hopeful fans will take aim at hunger in this very unique way," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy said in making the announcement. "Recent statistics document that one in ei..

Support The Packers And Area Patients By Donating Blood

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:46:10 CST
Green Bay Packers host blood drive with the American Red Cross during final days of training camp

Do you bleed green and gold? The American Red Cross encourages Green Bay Packers fans to show their team spirit by donating blood at the Training Camp Blood Drive on August 31.

Green Bay Packers Training Camp Blood Drive
Monday, August 31
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tundra Tailgate Zone
Located in Lambeau Field's east parking lot near the Oneida Nation gate

"We're very excited to host the Red Cross blood drive at the Tundra Tailgate Zone during training camp," said Mark Murphy, President/CEO of the Green Bay Packers. "We encourage fans who have time before or after practice to stop by and donate, and make it part of a fun and rewarding day at training camp."

All presenting donors at the Training Camp Blood Drive will receive a special Green Bay Packers and American Red Cross "I Bleed Green & Gold" t-shirt, and a chance to win ..

Events at Lambeau Field Will Honor, Welcome Home Wisconsin's Vietnam War Veterans

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 09:36:49 CST
A wide-reaching statewide effort to honor Wisconsin Vietnam War Veterans will culminate in a weekend of recognition and celebration of their service and sacrifice for veterans and their families.

The May 21-23, 2010 events - LZ Lambeau: Welcoming Home Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans - will feature a special evening celebration inside Green Bay's Lambeau Field that will honor and thank Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans, while offering a warm welcome home that many never received.

"On behalf of the State of Wisconsin, I am proud to invite Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans, Vietnam Era Veterans and their families to an important celebration at Lambeau Field in May 2010," Gov. Jim Doyle wrote in a welcoming letter. "We owe our nation's veterans - and those who are serving in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other parts of the world today - a debt of gratitude that cannot be repaid. But what we can do is keep the promises we made to them and always honor their service and sacrifice. ..

Wrightstown High School Football Stadium Receives $250,000 Grant From Packers Foundation, NFL Youth Football Fund

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:05:59 CST
Packers Have Secured $825,000 In Grants For Youth and Prep Fields Since 1998

The Green Bay Packers Foundation presented Wrightstown High School with a $250,000 grant for the school's new football stadium in an announcement today at the school.

The grant, awarded by the Packers Foundation with funds secured through the NFL Club Matching Youth Football Field/Stadium Grant Program, will be used to match money already raised and help finish the new football stadium, a project which includes seating for 1,200, a scoreboard, fencing around the facility, an entry gate and expansion of the restrooms.

"The Packers are excited to assist Wrightstown High School and the Homefield Advantage group with their work on the new stadium," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, a member of the NFL Youth Football Committee since 2002. "High school football games are a great community event and we're proud to support an excellent high school in our area."

Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy And Team Make Donation To Baker University

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:01:22 CST
Green Bay Packers Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers organization have partnered to make a $100,000 donation to Baker University in Baldwin City, Kan., it was announced Thursday. This is the second year McCarthy and the Packers have made a donation to the university.

"It's an honor to be able to continue this support of Baker University," said McCarthy. "To this day I continue to apply what I learned there, both in the classroom and in the college's community. The lifelong lessons have been invaluable."

McCarthy, now in his fourth season as head coach of the Packers, earned a degree in business administration from the school and was an all-conference tight end and senior captain in 1986, helping lead the Wildcats to an NAIA Division II national runner-up finish. He was inducted to the school's hall of fame Oct. 20, 2007.

The donation to Baker University will continue to aid the football program through its support of an endowment for a football schola..

Green Bay Packers And Head Coach Mike McCarthy Make Donation To Pittsburgh's Greenfield Neighborhood

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:59:59 CST
The Green Bay Packers and Head Coach Mike McCarthy have partnered to make a $100,000 donation to the Greenfield Neighborhood, it was announced today. This is the second year McCarthy and the Packers have made a donation to the area.

McCarthy's neighborhood in the Pittsburgh area while growing up, the Greenfield Neighborhood will see three neighborhood organizations receive the benefit of the donation: St. Rosalia Academy, the Greenfield Baseball Association and the Greenfield Organization.

"I'm excited to be able to make another contribution to these fine organizations in the Pittsburgh area," said McCarthy. "Last year's donations helped each group with the great efforts they give in the community. It's an honor to continue to assist their work."

St. Rosalia Academy is a preschool-through-8th grade school from which McCarthy graduated as a youth. The school has a strong association with the McCarthy family as his four siblings al..

Charity Events Fill Weekend

Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:42:06 CST
The annual Jerry Parins Cruise For Cancer and Donald Driver's Charity Softball Game took place this past weekend in northeastern Wisconsin.

Check out Packers.com's photo galleries highlighting the events.

Jerry Parins Cruise For Cancer - Click here for photos!

Donald Driver Charity Softball Game - Click here for photos!

In addition, the Packers hosted a one day 7-on-7 tournament in the Don Hutson Center, featuring eight high school teams from Brown County. - Click here for photos!

Junior Power Pack Members Enjoy Great Day Of Football

Jonathan Butnick, Packers.com — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:21:56 CST
Three days removed from his first full-squad workout as a member of the Green Bay Packers, rookie outside linebacker Clay Matthews found himself back on the field inside the Don Hutson Center surrounded by football players of a completely different kind on Saturday afternoon, May 30.

Matthews joined two teammates, longsnapper Brett Goode and defensive end Alfred Malone, for the second session of the 12th annual Junior Power Pack Clinic, an event that welcomes members of the Packers' official kids' fan club to participate in football drills that the team works through in practice each day.

"Obviously the athletes playing are a little different," Matthews said, smiling in recollection of his first community appearance as a member of the Packers. "But it's great to come out and be an ambassador for the team and interact with the kids and get to help out with the drills."

The event, organized by the Packers marketing department, was broken into two sessions ..

Cruise For Cancer Presents Checks To Six Local Groups

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 09:45:13 CST
Sixth Annual Ride Set For Saturday, June 13: One-Way Ride from Peshtigo To Green Bay

The Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, presented checks totaling $86,000 to six local cancer support organizations Tuesday at Lambeau Field.

The funds distributed were raised in last year's Cruise for Cancer, an event that drew nearly 800 participants. Since its inception, the ride has raised approximately $250,000 for the cause.

Jerry Parins, the Packers' senior security advisor and organizer of the event, distributed money to the following organizations: The Bellin Foundation, Families of Children with Cancer Inc., The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Ribbon of Hope Foundation, St. Vincent Hospital Regional Cancer Center (Compassionate Care Fund) and Unity Hospice.

Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, Parins was strengthened during his journey by the support he received ..

Cruise For Cancer Sixth Annual Ride Set For June 13

Thu, 21 May 2009 16:23:16 CST
This Year's Event Features New, One-Way Ride: Peshtigo To Green Bay

The sixth annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and their families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, will be held on Saturday, June 13.

This year's route is a new, one-way event, leaving Vandervest Harley-Davidson in Peshtigo at 11:30 a.m. and making its way to Lambeau Field for the customary tailgate party.

Pre-registration forms currently are available through www.cruiseforcancer.org or at Vandervest Harley-Davidson in Peshtigo and Vandervest Custom Cycles in Green Bay. A $15 donation per person is required to participate in the ride. Riders who pre-register by June 8 are eligible for a chance to win an autographed mini-helmet.

Interested riders can win prizes by enlisting the help of others with the use of a pledge form. The form is available on the ride's Web site at

Blog: 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' Rolls On

Aaron Popkey, Packers.com — Mon, 11 May 2009 08:21:53 CST
Photos:

Day 1: Send Off Edison Middle School Wittenberg-Birnamwood High School Saint Joseph's Children's Hospital Tailgate Party

Day 2: Spencer Public Schools Thorp Public School On The Bus Hudson's Grandview Park Hudson Tailgate Party

Day 3: Fort McCoy Royall High School Platteville Tailgate Party

Day 4: UW-Platteville Beaver Dam Tailgate Party

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9:52 p.m., May 14, 2009
After traveling nearly 1,000 miles a..

'Packers Tailgate Tour' Kicks Off Monday, May 11

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:08:10 CST
Tickets Available For Parties In Marshfield, Platteville, Beaver Dam

The 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' departs Monday, May 11, for a four-day journey across the state with Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, safety Nick Collins, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and linebacker Brady Poppinga.

Tickets for the tour's evening tailgate parties are still available in Marshfield (May 11), Platteville (May 13) and Beaver Dam (May 14). Tickets are sold out for Hudson (May 12), but interested fans are encouraged to go to Lakefront Park as other activities will be taking place.

Culminating the day's activities during the 'Tailgate Tour' will be an evening tailgate party in each city from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with a flavor of famous Lambeau Field tailgating, hosted by a local non-profit organization. The parties will feature food and mingling with the Packers representatives. Tailgate party tickets will cost $25, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the ho..

Goodacre Family From Neenah Locates Draft Party Medallion

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:28:51 CST
Medallion Located Tuesday Evening at Voyageur Park in De Pere

Mark and Tiffany Goodacre, along with their three children, plus two nephews, located the Packers Draft Party Medallion Tuesday, April 21, at approximately 7:30 p.m. in Voyageur Park in De Pere.

The family team from Neenah tracked down the medallion on the day the ninth clue was revealed, a day before the final, 10th clue was to be made known.

"When we learned about the hunt, we were determined to find it," said Mark Goodacre. "It was great family fun. We like adventures and hunts. We really had a blast."

The ninth clue, which reads, "George and Earl realized the dream...Known to its' fans as America's team...True to the Pack this woody perennial stays...Its needles may fall but its color won't wane," led the team to an evergreen tree in Voyageur Park in De Pere. Previous clues, which they received via the clue line and e-mail, convinced them the medallion was hidden in Vo..

Packers, Mike McCarthy Make Donation To Autism Society Of Northeast Wisconsin

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:17:46 CST
The Green Bay Packers and Head Coach Mike McCarthy have partnered to make a $100,000 donation to the Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin (ASNEW), it was announced today.

"I'm very pleased to be able to make this contribution to the Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin," said McCarthy. "The organization serves as a great resource for families in our area who have a member with autism. The support the Packers and I can offer will be able to further their compassionate work."

According to ASNEW, autism is the fastest growing disability in the United States. One in every 150 children and one in every 94 boys has an Autism Spectrum Disorder, a disorder that interferes with speech, learning and social skill development. The goal of the Autism Society is to promote lifelong opportunities for people within the autism spectrum to be fully included, participating members of their communities by providing information and referral, advocacy, public awareness, education, and..

Packers And USA Football To Host Officiating Seminar May 3

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:40:10 CST
Educational and Entertaining Workshop for Youth, High School and Collegiate Officials

The Green Bay Packers and USA Football will host an officiating seminar at Lambeau Field on Sunday, May 3.

NFL umpire Tony Michalek and Big Ten referee Bill LeMonnier will lead the workshop designed for youth, high school and collegiate officials. The full-day comprehensive training includes teaching by NFL and NCAA Division I officials. Unique and interesting plays from the 2008 high school and college seasons will be used to discuss mechanics, philosophy and rules applications for all levels of officiating.

The event is priced at $75 with registration currently underway. Slots are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with online registration available at www.usafootball.com/schools/details/2880.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the program runs from 8:30 a.m. to ..

'Shindig At 1265' Returns To Lambeau Field Atrium May 9

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:46:15 CST
Free Event Features Fun-Filled Family Activities And Entertainment

The third annual 'Shindig at 1265,' a day filled with Green Bay Packers family fun, is scheduled for Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside the Lambeau Field Atrium.

A main stage with entertainment for the family is featured. Among the offerings are a comedy show, a singer and a magician. Other activities slated for the day include a bungee trampoline, cookie decorating, a craft station, a petting zoo, a flower potting station, strolling entertainment and airbrush tattoos.

'Shindig at 1265' is one of four free community events offered each year by the Packers. For more information, please contact the Packers' community outreach department at 920/569-7500.

Main Stage Entertainment Schedule:
10 a.m. - Jim Lenz, Magician
11 a.m. - Dave Rudolf, Singer
12 noon - Miller and Mike, Comedic Variety Performers
1 p.m. - Jim Lenz, Magician
2 p.m..

Draft Party Medallion Hunt Begins Monday, April 13

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 14:33:22 CST
Click here for clues

Clues Available Via E-mail, Packers.com and Phone

The Packers Draft Party Medallion Hunt, a new feature of the team's annual draft party, gets underway Monday morning, April 13, with the release of the first of 10 daily clues.

"We've had a lot of interest in the hunt and many people already have signed up to receive the daily clues," said Kate Hogan, Packers director of retail operations and coordinator of the Draft Party. "It's the first contest of this kind that we've offered and we're excited for it to begin.

"The clues will offer hunters a little bit of everything. Some local geography and history themes are incorporated, with a little word sleuth flair mixed in."

Medallion hunters can obtain the clues each morning three ways: by signing up to receive the..

Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon Returns June 10

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:31:57 CST
Event To Benefit The Angel Fund For Children With Cancer

Packers running backs coach Edgar Bennett, along with many Packers players, coaches and scouts, will return to the lanes at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, Wednesday, June 10, for the sixth Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon.

The event will raise money for The Angel Fund for Children with Cancer Inc., an organization dedicated to giving financial and social support to families residing in Brown County whose children are receiving treatment for cancer or for bone marrow failure.

Registration for the evening begins at 6 p.m., with the bowling event and silent auction to start at 6:30. The silent auction will feature autographed Packers and NFL memorabilia.

The Green Bay Packers are proud to have Kraft Foods return as a corporate and food sponsor for the event.

Area businesses and individuals are encouraged to support the effort. Lane and individual sponsorships are available ..

Packers Summer Youth Football Camps Set For 10 Locations In Wisconsin

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 16:22:16 CST
Registration Discount Offered Through April 8

The Green Bay Packers are offering 12 non-contact Youth Football Camps this summer in 10 Wisconsin communities.

The program, designed for boys and girls ages 6 to 14, features non-contact skill instruction over the course of five days during full-day camps, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Both experienced players and newcomers are welcome.

The camps, now in their seventh consecutive year, are led by professional educators, college and high school coaches, and Green Bay Packers alumni players such as John Anderson, Johnnie Gray, Larry Krause, Dexter McNabb, Bryce Paup, Paul Rudzinski and Bill Schroeder.

Through comprehensive, non-contact football instruction, kids learn to run, throw, catch, defend and compete the Packers way. Additionally, teamwork, sportsmanship, self-esteem and nutrition are important components of the camp curriculum.

Cost for the camp is $325. Registration is underway a..

Greenleaf's Zion Lutheran Winner Of 'What Moves U Challenge'

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:02:14 CST
More Than 1,300 Students Racked Up 4.6 Million Minutes During Challenge

More than 1,300 middle school students at nine Wisconsin schools logged 4.6 million minutes during the recently completed "What Moves U Challenge," a physical fitness program from the Green Bay Packers and the American Heart Association.

Zion Lutheran, Greenleaf, was the winning school with an average or 4,658.26 minutes per student, which worked out to 166 minutes per day. The rest of the top four schools were St. Paul's Lutheran School, Grafton (4,194.03 minutes per student/149 minutes a day); St. Mary School, Luxemburg (4174.86/149): and Glacier Creek, Cross Plains (3939/140).

Each of the top four schools received 27 What Moves U rubber and synthetic leather basketballs and footballs, 27 volleyballs and soccer balls and 25 playground balls. Additionally, all participating students will receive What Moves U water bottles.

Overall, the students averaged 122 minut..

Tickets For 'Packers Tailgate Tour' On Sale March 16; May 11-14 Tour To Stop In Marshfield, Hudson, Platteville, Beaver Dam

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 09:07:49 CST
Mark Murphy, Nick Collins, Jordy Nelson, Brady Poppinga On Board

Tickets for the 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' evening tailgate parties go on sale Monday, March 16, at locations in each tour stop area.

The tour will make stops in Marshfield (May 11), Hudson (May 12), Platteville (May 13) and Beaver Dam (May 14) with Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, safety Nick Collins, a 2008 Pro Bowl selection, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and linebacker Brady Poppinga on board.

Culminating the day's activities during the 'Tailgate Tour' will be an evening tailgate party in each city from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with a flavor of famous Lambeau Field tailgating, hosted by a local non-profit organization. The parties will feature food and mingling with the Packers representatives. Tailgate party tickets will cost $25, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting the hosting organization.

'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' evening tailgate party locations, ho..

Lambeau Field Atrium Set For Fan Fest; Tickets Still Available

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:06:22 CST
The fifth annual Packers Fan Fest begins Friday afternoon at the Lambeau Field Atrium. The two-day event, March 13-14, will see fans, coaches and players get together to celebrate Packers football.

Tickets are available and are priced at $85 per person. They can be purchased in person at Lambeau Field and also are available through Ticketmaster online, over the phone and in person.

Children ages 6 and under enter free with a ticketed adult and do not require a ticket.

The ticket includes, in addition to entrance to the two-day event, autograph sessions, admission to the Packers Hall of Fame and an exclusive tour through the Packers locker room that is not available on the regular stadium tours.

Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, General Manager Ted Thompson, Head Coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers' coaching staff will be part of the weekend. Current p..

Fan Fest Player Lineup Finalized: Pro Football Hall Of Famers Davis And Stenerud Added, Along With Clifton, Chillar And Pickett

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:37:47 CST
Tickets Available for March 13-14 Event at Lambeau Field Atrium

The player lineup for Packers Fan Fest has been finalized, with the final additions including Pro Football Hall of Famers Willie Davis and Jan Stenerud, as well as current players Chad Clifton, Brandon Chillar and Ryan Pickett.

Other alumni added to the March 13-14 event include Frank Winters and former GM Ron Wolf. Current players rounding out the list include Allen Barbre, Daryn Colledge, Korey Hall, Brandon Jackson, JJ Jansen, John Kuhn, Tony Moll and Mike Montgomery.

Those additions will join alumni Donny Anderson, LeRoy Butler, Paul Coffman, Lynn Dickey, William Henderson, Jerry Kramer, Dorsey Levens, James Lofton and Brian Noble, and current players Atari Bigby, Desmond Bishop, Nick Collins, Mason Crosby, Donald Driver, Ryan Grant, Al Harris, Tory Humphrey, Cullen Jenkins, James Jones, Aaron Kampman, Ruvell Martin, Jason Spitz and Scott Wells.

Tickets are availab..

Packers' Will Blackmon, Aaron Rouse, Along With Associated Bank, Distributed 28,200 Cans Of Soup To 30 Wisconsin Food Pantries Thursday

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:44:12 CST
During the 2008 football season, the Green Bay Packers, on the strength of their fans, captured their seventh consecutive win in Campbell's Chunky soup's "Click for Cans" online food drive.

With the victory, the Packers earned 17,000 cans of Chunky soup to be distributed around Wisconsin. Associated Bank, a Packers corporate partner, joined the effort and donated an additional 11,200 cans to the cause.

The total of 28,200 cans was distributed Thursday morning, with the help of Packers defensive backs Will Blackmon and Aaron Rouse, to 30 Wisconsin area food pantries at the Associated Bank Gate on Lambeau Field's west side. Each pantry received about 900 cans. A total of about 335,000 people receive assistance from the pantries present.

Joining the players and approximately 60 pantry representatives were Laura Sankey, Packers seni..

'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour' Hits The Road May 11-14; Stops Planned In Marshfield, Hudson, Platteville, Beaver Dam

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:21 CST
Mark Murphy, Nick Collins, Jordy Nelson, Brady Poppinga On The Road

The Packers today announced plans for the fourth 'Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour,' set for May 11-14, 2009, setting out across the state to thank fans in person for their passionate support of the club through the years.

The traveling group will include Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy, safety Nick Collins, a 2008 Pro Bowl selection, wide receiver Jordy Nelson and linebacker Brady Poppinga.

The tour will take place aboard a customized motor coach emblazoned with the logo "Green Bay Packers Tailgate Tour" and the phrase "Touching Down in Your Community." The tour will make stops in Marshfield (May 11), Hudson (May 12), Platteville (May 13) and Beaver Dam (May 14).

The motor coach will make one scheduled stop during the day at a site to be determined in each area. At the visit, tour members will have the opportunity to mingle with fans and say "thanks." In addition to..

Hall Of Fame Hosts Black History Month Discussion

Duke Bobber, Packers.com — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:01:02 CST
To commemorate Black History Month, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame held a panel discussion Thursday night broaching issues surrounding African-American players and their contributions to the league, the community and beyond.

Director of player development Rob Davis, former defensive end Willie Davis, defensive end Cullen Jenkins, former linebacker Dave Robinson, and assistant director of pro personnel Tim Terry participated in the discussion, which included an open dialogue of personal experiences and life lessons.

Throughout the discussion, panelists recalled stories from their formative years to show how they've been so successful. If the panel had one thing in common, it's the belief that perseverance pays off in the end.

"I saw a lot," Willie Davis said. "Sometimes you'd kind of grit your teeth and say, 'One day. One day this thing will probably be different.'"

In 1964, in the middle of Davis' playing career, Congress passed the Civil Righ..

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $170,000 In Annual Grants

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:29:35 CST
Component of Total Packers Charity Impact of More Than $4 Million in Past Year

The Green Bay Packers Foundation has awarded $171,237 to 85 civic and charitable groups throughout the state of Wisconsin in its annual distribution of funds, Casey Cuene, chairman of the Foundation committee, announced Thursday.

The groups were guests at a luncheon today at the Lambeau Field Atrium, an event that brought all the recipients together and recognized the outstanding efforts and services performed by each of the organizations.

With these disbursements, the Foundation has distributed more than $1.9 million for charitable purposes since it was established in 1986 by Judge Robert J. Parins, then president of the Packers Corporation, "as a vehicle to assure continued contributions to charity."

Of the Foundation's contributions, 32 grants - aggregating $96,737 - were awarded to Brown..

Packers Hall Of Fame Black History Month Panel Discussion And Autograph Session This Week

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:49:42 CST
The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame's celebration of Black History Month culminates this week with a panel discussion Thursday evening, Feb. 26, and an autograph session Friday, Feb. 27.

The annual panel discussion will take place Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hall of Fame and will feature former players Willie Davis, Dave Robinson and Rob Davis, as well as current player Cullen Jenkins and Packers assistant director of pro personnel Tim Terry. Topics will include the contributions of African-Americans to the game of football as a whole, as well as to the success of the Packers. Admission to the Packers Hall of Fame will be free after 6 p.m. for the discussion.

The autograph session featuring Packers Hall of Famers Willie Davis (also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) and Dave Robinson to be held Friday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Paid Hall of Fame admission is required for the autograph session.

This week's featured Hall of Famer..

Black History Month Underway In Packers Hall Of Fame

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:36:21 CST
Weekly Featured Players; Panel Discussion Set For Feb. 26; Autograph Session Feb. 27

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame is celebrating Black History Month, a program in which the organization joins the annual celebration of the achievements and contributions African-Americans have made in American History.

This week's featured Hall of Famer is Edgar Bennett, a former running back who is now the team's running backs coach. A football autographed by Bennett will be given away via random drawing at the end of the week. Visitors to the Hall can sign up at the display for a chance to win.

Ezra Johnson was last week's featured player and his autographed ball was won by Wendy Kampo from Winneconne, Wis. Willie Davis, LeRoy Butler and Dave Robinson will be featured this month as well.

Other activities this month include an autograph session featuring Packers Hall of Famers Willie Davis (also a member of the Pro Football Hall of ..

Rodgers Drawing Wins National Contest For Local Teen Artist

Mike Spofford, Packers.com — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 09:59:40 CST
Jessie McDonald has several drawings of football players hanging up around her bedroom that she admits "aren't the greatest."

This one, though, is a different story.

Jessie is a 13-year-old artist from Sobieski, Wis., a small community just 20 minutes north of Green Bay. This past football season, she decided to enter an online sports art contest sponsored by SIKids.com, and after perusing various photos on Packers.com, settled on a shot of quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the 2008 season opener against Minnesota as her subject.

"The Packers are my favorite sports team, so I thought I'd just draw them," Jessie said. "I don't really remember why I picked Aaron Rodgers, but I do know I liked that picture better than all the other ones, because it zoomed up on his face and there was only one football player in the picture. I didn't want to have to draw two."

That turned out to be a prudent choice, allowing her to focus on every last detail of Rodgers, f..

Mason Crosby To Appear At Opening Of New Associated Bank Branch In Milwaukee

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:40:08 CST
Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby will appear at the opening of a new Associated Bank branch in Milwaukee on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m.

Crosby will participate in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 3 p.m. to formally open the new branch, located at 2590 N. Downer Ave., and then meet customers and sign autographs until 5 p.m.

Packers Fans Secure Seventh Consecutive "Click For Cans" Championship

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 10:17:35 CST
Green Bay Packers Fans Do It Again! For The Seventh Consecutive Season, Packers Fans Take Home The Campbell's Chunky Soup "Click For Cans" Championship And A Soup-Er Donation

Twenty Weeks of Diligent and Dedicated Voting by Packers Fans Helps Secure 17,000 cans of Chunky soup for Feeding America Food Banks in Wisconsin

Though it's been more than a decade since the Green Bay Packers have been to the Super Bowl, their loyal fans continue to rack up the championships! The 2008 season was no exception for Packer Nation, as they continued their winning tradition in securing their seventh consecutive Campbell's Chunky soup "Click for Cans" Championship after defeating the fans of the Buffalo Bills.

For the past nine years, in an effort to tackle hunger in America, Campbell Soup Company (NYSE:CPB) has invited NFL fans to harness their competitive team spirit for a good cause as part of Chunky soup's "Click for Cans" online food drive, where fans..

Packers, American Heart Association Launch 'What Moves U Challenge'

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 15:53:11 CST
More Than 1,400 Wisconsin Students at Nine Schools to Participate

The "What Moves U Challenge," a physical fitness program from the Green Bay Packers and the American Heart Association, gets under way this week at nine schools in Wisconsin.

More than 1,400 students in grades five through eight are set to engage in the six-week program that challenges them to get active and play for at least 60 minutes each day, with the activities able to be broken up and performed either in or out of school.

The students will track their daily totals on classroom scoreboards, and at the end of the program, the schools with the highest cumulative participation time per student will receive What Moves U basketballs, footballs, kick balls, soccer balls and volleyballs.

"We're looking forward to tracking the students' progress and hearing about their efforts," said Cathy Dworak, Packers manager of community outreach. "Physical activity has a positive eff..

Lambeau Field Atrium Site Of Feb. 5 Community Send-Off For Bravo 127th

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:01:24 CST
Troops Part of Wisconsin's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Called to Duty in Iraq

Members of the community are invited to join family and friends of Green Bay's Army National Guard Company B, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry for a community send-off beginning at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Doors open for the event at 3 p.m., and activities formally will get underway at 4 p.m. with the troops marching in with the color guard. Guest speakers will address the troops and each individual soldier will be recognized. The send-off will end at approximately 6:30 p.m.

Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy and players Mason Crosby, James Jones and Jordy Nelson will be among those on hand to wish the soldiers well.

According to the Wisconsin National Guard, the 130 members of the Green Bay unit, part of the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, were notified last fall about the call-up and will report for duty later this month, ..

Packers Name Community Quarterback Award Recipients

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:56:07 CST
Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy Thanks Recipients at Recognition Dinner

The Green Bay Packers named 10 Community Quarterback Award winners Thursday and honored the recipients at a dinner in the Legends Club inside the Lambeau Field Atrium.

The recipients were recognized for their work in the community. Each Community Quarterback Award winner received a $2,000 grant for his/her non-profit group.

"It's a pleasure for the Packers to recognize these outstanding individuals," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy. "They serve as tremendous examples of the spirit of volunteering and giving back to their communities. The organizations they serve provide key roles in a variety of areas in our communities, and we salute their terrific efforts."

Funded by the Green Bay Packers and NFL Charities, the Community Quarterback Award recognizes outstanding volunteers within the state of Wisconsin. Non-profit (501(c)(3) or 509) organizations nomina..

Packers Hall Of Fame Set For Black History Month In February

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:53:43 CST
Panel Discussion Set For Feb. 26; Autograph Session Feb. 27; Weekly Featured Players

The Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in February again will celebrate Black History Month, a program in which the organization joins the annual celebration of the achievements and contributions African-Americans have made in American History.

Now in its third year, the Packers Hall of Fame's Black History Month has new features to offer, in addition to the panel discussion which has been a part of the first two offerings.

An autograph session, featuring Packers Hall of Famers Willie Davis (also a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame) and Dave Robinson, will be held Friday, Feb. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Paid admission is required for the autograph session.

A featured Hall of Famer will be highlighted during segments of the month with an autographed football from each given away via random drawing. Visitors to the Hall can sign up at th..

10th Annual Safe Kids 'Superbowl Of Safety' Coming To Lambeau Field Atrium Saturday

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:35:30 CST
Bellin Health, Safe Kids Superbowl of Safety
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009
Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay
10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Bellin Health and Safe Kids Greater Green Bay are teaming up again for the 10th Annual Superbowl of Safety on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. This free children's safety fair again will be held in the Lambeau Field Atrium and includes many hands-on and interactive displays.

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Packers Fans Called Upon To 'Click For Cans' With Team In Championship

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:37:39 CST
Clicks Needed Through Jan. 22 to Defeat Buffalo, Earn Total of 18,000 Cans

Packers fans are being called upon to "click" their team to its seventh consecutive title in the annual Campbell's Chunky soup "Click for Cans" online food drive.

The Packers are matched up against the Buffalo Bills in the championship round. Voting runs through Jan. 22, with individuals able to vote once a day.

Fans are encouraged to vote online at www.clickforcans.com.

A victory and its 5,000 cans would earn the team a grand total of 18,000 cans of soup to be donated to Wisconsin hunger relief efforts. Thus far this season, the Packers have earned 13,000 cans: 1,000 cans automatically go to each team, and the Packers' win last week at the conference championship level garnered 12,000 cans.

In winning each of the past six contests, Packers' fans have earned nearly 80,000 cans of soup for Wiscon..

Roundy's Foundation And The Green Bay Packers Donate $20,000 To Relieve Hunger In Green Bay

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:20:16 CST
Another $20,000 Will Be Awarded in Milwaukee Thursday

Green Bay, January 13 - The Roundy's Foundation and the Green Bay Packers are taking a bite out of hunger thanks to their first ever Taste of NFL Event held this past fall at Lambeau Field. Today in Green Bay, the organizations gave $10,000 each to New Community Shelter, Inc. and the Salvation Army. On Thursday, they will hold a ceremony in Milwaukee to give another $10,000 each to St. Ben's Community Meal Program and St. Vincent de Paul Society's Community Meal Program.

The $40,000 in donations represents the proceeds raised in October 2008 at the Taste of NFL Event. Sponsored by Roundy's Supermarkets and the Green Bay Packers, the Taste of NFL showcased 13 restaurants from Green Bay and Milwaukee in addition to food provided by Roundy's and Kraft Foods. Attendees had the chance to sample food, tour Lambeau Field and meet Green Bay Packers players. The Green Bay Packers Foundation and the Ro..

New Packers Youth Football Logo Developed by NWTC Student

Aaron Popkey, Packers.com — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:58:13 CST
Kati Bailey's Design Chosen to be Used by Packers

While Northeast Wisconsin Technical College student Kati Bailey was watching a presentation in her classroom from Tim Schroeder, the Packers' community outreach coordinator, she knew the project he was detailing - creating a new logo for the team's youth football program - was for her.

"I really wanted to win it," Bailey said of having her design chosen. "I knew I wanted to give them high-quality work and I knew I'd be able to come up with something."

Bailey and 15 fellow students in Mary Sue Fenner's Visual Design II course in the Marketing & Graphic Communications and Print program at NWTC participate in service learning by completing 20 to 25 projects for area non-profit organizations each year. The projects mainly deal with creating new logos or images, as well as pamphlets and other print materials for the organizations.

All of the organizations make a visit to the class and present the ..

River Falls' Luke Weiss To Compete In Punt, Pass & Kick National Finals Saturday, Jan. 10, At Panthers-Cardinals NFC Divisional Playoff Game

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:40:39 CST
Thirty-two young football enthusiasts from around the country will compete in the NFL PEPSI PUNT, PASS & KICK National Finals on January 10, prior to the NFC Divisional Playoff Game in Charlotte, North Carolina. A special on-field award presentation will air after the 3rd quarter of Saturday's game, which airs on FOX.

The Green Bay Packers' representative, Luke Weiss, from River Falls, Wis., is a contestant in the boys 14-15 division. It's a return appearance for Weiss, who competed as finalist in the 12-13 division in 2007.

Boys and girls will compete separately in four age divisions, with the top scorer in each group crowned national champion. All participants launch one punt, one pass and one kick, with scores based on distance and accuracy (in feet). All 32 youngsters advanced to the National Finals through local, sectional and team championship competitions held throughout the NFL regular season. The top four scorers in each age group from around the country ..