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Packers And Wisconsin Football Coaches Association Announce 2009 WFCA All-State Football Team

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:15:34 CST

The Green Bay Packers and the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association announced the 2009 WFCA All-State Football Team on Friday.

Players receiving the honors were voted upon by members of the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association.

The Packers and the WFCA salute the young men receiving the honors and congratulate all players on another fine season of high school football.

Click here for the list of the first-team offense and defense, followed by players who received all-state honorable mention.

Packers And Sargento Raise $34,500 Thus Far To Fight Hunger

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:24:55 CST

Effort To Support Wisconsin Hunger Task Force And Paul's Pantry In Seventh Season

The Green Bay Packers and Sargento thus far in 2009 have raised $34,500 for the "Touchdowns for Charity" program to benefit the Wisconsin Hunger Task Force in Milwaukee County and Paul's Pantry in Green Bay.

For each touchdown scored by the Packers during the 2009 regular season, Sargento is donating $1,000 to the Hunger Task Force ($27,000 on 27 TDs thus far). Additionally, Sargento is donating $500 to Paul's Pantry for every touchdown scored by the team's wide receivers and tight ends ($7,500 on 15 TDs thus far).

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 Pantry.

Following each Packers home game, a running total of the money raised will be displayed on Lambeau Field's TundraVision, as w..

Kurt Flaten Of Kewaunee High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:58:10 CST

Kurt Flaten, of Kewaunee (Wis.) High School, has been named the final Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week for the 2009 season, the organization announced Tuesday.
Flaten is in his 20th season with the Kewaunee program, his 12th as head coach. After making it to the Division 4 state championship game two out of the last three years, the Indians are now set to return to Madison once again. By virtue of their 35-20 victory over previously unbeaten Northwestern, Flaten's team is now slated to face undefeated Big Foot Union High School on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Camp Randall Stadium.

"It has been a terrific season," Flaten said. "We have a great group of seniors that have shown a lot of leadership thus far. We've really pulled it all together at the end of the season and now we're heading down to Madison in hopes of getting our first gold ball."

Flaten began his coaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of Minnesota Morris in 1989. After on..

Packers Alumni Bowman, Lee At Lambeau Field This Weekend

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:40:10 CST

Players At Pro Shop Saturday; Atrium, Tundra Tailgate Zone, Legends Club Sunday

Green Bay Packers alumni Ken Bowman and Mark Lee will be in Green Bay this weekend taking part in various fan activities leading up to the Packers-49ers game.

Bowman, an eighth-round selection in 1964 from Wisconsin, played in 123 career games for the Packers at center from 1964-73. He played on three of the Packers' championship teams of the 1960, including the first two Super Bowls. With Jerry Kramer, he provided a key block on Bart Starr's famous quarterback sneak in the Ice Bowl. He was inducted into the Packers Hall of Fame in 1981.

Lee, a second-round pick in 1980 from the University of Washington, played in 157 career games at left cornerback from 1980-90. He posted 31 career interceptions, with his nine aerial thefts in 1986 ranking second in the NFL. In a 1982 playoff contest at Dallas, Lee intercepted a Danny White pass and returned it 22 ya..

Derek Updike Of Arcadia High School Named Green Bay Packers High School Coach Of The Week

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:28:25 CST

Derek Updike, of Arcadia (Wis.) High School, has been named Green Bay Packers High School Coach of the Week, the organization announced Tuesday.

Updike's Raiders improved to 10-2 after defeating fourth-ranked Osseo-Fairchild 34-18 in the third round of the Division 5 WIAA state playoffs. Prior to Saturday's victory, the Raiders upset both the No. 2 and No. 3-ranked teams in their bracket. Updike's team now travels to Stevens Point to face the undefeated Brillion Lions on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m., with the winner advancing to the state championship game at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison on Nov. 19.

"It's been a great ride and we've had a fantastic season from start to finish," Updike said. "It helps when you have a great core of juniors and seniors that work well together. We're really looking forward to Saturday's contest against a well-coached Brillion team and hopefully we can come out of there with a victory."

Updike began his coaching career as ..

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..

Packers Defeat Vikings In Red Kettle Challenge

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:43:25 CST

Packers, Fans Raise $11,501 To Top Vikings' $5,192; Overall, Packers Collect $13,987

Packers fans came out in full force Friday afternoon at the Lambeau Field Atrium and through their efforts the Packers' wide receivers more than doubled the amount raised by the Minnesota Vikings' defensive line, $11,501 to $5,192, to gain victory in The Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge.

Hundreds of fans came through the Atrium to donate money, get an autograph, take pictures and wish the players good luck in Sunday's matchup against the Vikings. Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, James Jones, Jordy Nelson, Brett Swain and Jake Allen were on hand while Vikings defensive line coach Karl Dunbar and members of the team's defensive line simultaneously rang bells at Mall of America in suburban Minneapolis.

In the "warm-up" hour before the ring-off, $2,486.08 was raised, bringing the grand total for the Salvation Army to $13,987.08.

The Green Bay Packers and ..

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..