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Lambeau Field Concessions Seek Volunteer Groups For 2006 Season

Wed, 31 May 2006 15:55:51 CST

OPPORTUNITY AWAITS TO RAISE MONEY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

As the Green Bay Packers are in the midst of offseason training, Lambeau Field also is preparing for the upcoming 2006 season. Included on the checklist this year is finding a few more groups to staff the stadium's concession stands.

In a longstanding yearly tradition, non-profit organizations work the stands, serving food and drink to fans attending the games, and raise a substantial amount of money for their respective causes. Included among the organizations are athletic booster clubs, as well as church, youth and school groups.

Levy Restaurants, the company that oversees all food and beverage operations at Lambeau Field, has scheduled groups for most of the stadiums concession stands, but still has a handful of openings available for other non-profit organizations to get involved.

"It's a great way for a fundraising group to earn some money for their cause," said Scott Kleckn..

Harlan Named Chairman; Jones Named 10th President; Martin Elected To Executive Committee

Wed, 31 May 2006 15:24:16 CST

BOARD APPROVES NOMINATION OF FOUR CANDIDATES FOR SHAREHOLDER VOTE

Wednesday at the Green Bay Packers' quarterly meeting of its Board of Directors, Bob Harlan formally became the team's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and John Jones became President and Chief Operating Officer.

The move was part of a plan of succession approved by the Board at a meeting in October 2005. Harlan will continue to chair the Board of Directors and Executive Committee until May 2007. The next step in the plan will take place at the Board's May 2007 meeting when Harlan will be elected Chairman Emeritus after having reached age 70, the Board's mandatory retirement age, and Jones will be elected President and Chief Executive Officer.

"This is the next step in the plan that was approved last October," said Harlan. "I'll continue to oversee the organization for the next year and John will continue to take on more duties and become more involved in the football side of opera..

Cruise For Cancer Presented Checks To Five Local Groups Friday

Fri, 19 May 2006 15:30:36 CST

THIRD ANNUAL RIDE SET FOR JUNE 10

The Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, presented checks totaling $38,000 to five local cancer support organizations today at the Lambeau Field Atrium.

The funds distributed were raised in last year's Cruise for Cancer, an event that drew nearly 1,000 participants on more than 600 motorcycles.

Jerry Parins, the Packers director of corporate security and organizer of the event, distributed money to the following organizations: St. Vincent Hospital Pediatric Oncology Department, St. Vincent Hospital/Compassionate Care Fund, Unity Hospice, Families of Children with Cancer and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Diagnosed with cancer in 2003, Parins was strengthened during his journey by the support he received from his family and friends and witnessed many families who also were dealing with the affects of the treatment and d..

Packers Donate Nearly $10,000 To Boys & Girls Club Of Green Bay

Thu, 18 May 2006 16:16:24 CST

PACKERS STUBHUB PROCEEDS TO AID ORGANIZATION'S WORK

The Green Bay Packers Thursday donated $9,888 to the Boys & Girls Club of Green Bay.

The donation was funded by the team's 2005 proceeds from Packers StubHub, the secondary ticketing program that provides Green Bay season ticket holders the opportunity to sell their unused game tickets to members of Packers Partners, the team's official fan club.

John Jones, the Packers' executive vice president and chief operating officer, made the presentation to Erin Carlin, the Boys & Girls Club's chief executive officer, at the organization's west-side facility.

Packers StubHub was introduced near the end of the 2003 season and, after a positive reception, now has been utilized the past two years (2004-2005). A convenient alternative to brokers and vendors, the program is a seamless and secure method for ticket holders to sell their tickets to Packers Partners members, thus ensuring Packers fans are ab..

Packers To Practice On Clarke Hinkle Field

Thu, 18 May 2006 15:49:43 CST

Weather-permitting, most of this weekend's mini-camp is expected to be open to the public on Clarke Hinkle Field, the Green Bay Packers announced Thursday.

On Sunday, however, the camp's final practice will move inside the Don Hutson Center because the team prefers to keep the city's attention on the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, which concludes near Hinkle Field. Unfortunately, Hutson Center practices are closed due to space limitations.

Before leaving home, fans are asked to check the team's official Web site, Packers.com, for updates on practice locations for the remainder of the weekend.

A red "open" in the schedule below indicates that practice will officially be outdoors on Clarke Hinkle Field and open to the public.

The schedule:

Friday
10:15 a.m. - Clarke Hinkle Field: (open)
3:15 p.m. - Clarke Hinkle Field: (open)

Saturday
10:15 a.m. - Clarke Hinkle Field: (open)
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Packers' Preseason Finale Moved To Sept. 1

Wed, 17 May 2006 18:30:16 CST

Due to scheduling guidelines, the National Football League has asked the Green Bay Packers to move their preseason finale with the Tennessee Titans.

Kicking off the Labor Day weekend at Lambeau Field, the rescheduled contest will take place Friday, Sept. 1, at 3 p.m. CDT. The Packers chose that time primarily to avoid conflicts with the region's Friday night high school football schedule.

Wisconsin is home to 459 high school football programs, and a large number of those teams are within 70 miles of Lambeau Field. Many of those schools have scheduled home games for that night. The Packers haven't forgotten frustrations expressed by local high schools due to conflicts with Lambeau Field preseason games in recent years.

Both the Titans and Packers had previously agreed to a 7 p.m. contest Aug. 31. But because that slot fell only 72 hours after the Packers' Monday night game at Cincinnati, Aug. 28 on ESPN, the NFL requested the date be moved back.

The..

End Zone Elation Celebration Signup Underway; Audition Spots Still Open

Wed, 17 May 2006 11:06:34 CST

TOUCHDOWN CELEBRATORS PERFECTING ROUTINES FOR JUNE 3 EVENT

All around the area, Packers fans are rehearsing their best Donald Driver and Ahman Green impersonations in preparation for the June 3 End Zone Elation Celebration.

The event, to be held at the Lambeau Field Atrium, is an audition with the finalists having the opportunity to be part of the 2006-07 Packers Pro Shop advertising campaign, which includes television, print ads, Web ads and outdoor billboards.

Audition spots are still available and pre-registration currently is underway at the Packers Pro Shop for would-be celebrators, ages 10 and older. Registration is also available by calling 920.227.1093 or emailing dcongemi@etkg.com. One registration will be allowed per person. A parent/legal guardian must sign the registration form for applicants younger than 18. A valid form of photo identification is required. Registration will continue until all time slots are filled.

The audition..

Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon Adds Driver, Rodgers To Lineup

Sat, 13 May 2006 14:18:35 CST

EVENT TO BENEFIT THE ANGEL FUND FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER

Packers players Donald Driver, Aaron Rodgers, Nick Collins, Mike Hawkins and Ahmad Carroll have joined the kegler lineup for the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, set for June 16 at Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley.

They join Aaron Kampman and Samkon Gado who are already signed up for the event.

The event features Packers running backs coach Edgar Bennett, along with many other Packers players, coaches and scouts, taking to the lanes to help raise money for The Angel Fund for Children with Cancer, Inc.

The Angel Fund is 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. More information on the organization can be found at www.theangelfundforchildren.org.

Registration for the evening begins..

Third Annual Jerry Parins Cruise For Cancer Gears Up For June 10

Fri, 12 May 2006 15:22:42 CST

PRE-REGISTRATION UNDERWAY NOW

The third annual Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer, a motorcycle ride to benefit cancer patients and families throughout Northeastern Wisconsin, is set for Saturday, June 10, 2006. Last year's event drew nearly 1,000 participants on more than 600 motorcycles.

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 $10 donation per person is required to participate in the ride. Riders who pre-register by June 5 are eligible for a chance to win a Cruise for Cancer cap autographed by the Packers' 2006 No. 1 draft choice, A.J. Hawk.

On the day of the ride, registration will begin at 9 a.m. in the Lambeau Field parking lot near the Mills Fleet Farm Gate at the southwest corner of the stadium. Registration also will occur at Vandervest Harley-Davidson in Peshtig..

'Best Of Class' Welcomed To Lambeau Field Atrium May 17

Thu, 11 May 2006 16:05:54 CST

The Green Bay Packers, WLUK TV Fox 11, Prevea Health and Marian College will host the "Best of the Class" Wednesday, May 17, at 10:30 a.m. in the Lambeau Field Atrium.

Nearly 200 of the top students from 85 Northeastern Wisconsin and Fox Valley schools will be on hand to be congratulated for their efforts inside and outside the classroom and to be wished well in their future endeavors.

Among the speakers to address the group are John Jones, the Green Bay Packers' executive vice president/COO; Steve Prestegard, Marian College's director of public relations and marketing; and Deb Mauthe, Prevea Health's vice president of human resources. Fox 11's Tom Milbourn and Brooke Bradley will emcee the event.

The students and their families will enjoy lunch and the students will be videotaped to later be used during an ongoing, on-air salute by Fox 11.

This is the third consecutive year the event will be hosted in the Atrium and the seventh consecutive year ov..

Packers Pro Shop In Search Of Touchdown Celebrators For Ad Campaign

Tue, 09 May 2006 16:29:37 CST

SIGNUP BEGINS WEDNESDAY FOR JUNE 3 'END ZONE ELATION CELEBRATION' AUDITION

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Which fans have the best touchdown celebration? The Packers Pro Shop wants to know.

The Packers Pro Shop Tuesday announced details for the 2006 End Zone Elation Celebration, an audition to be held June 3, 2006, at the Lambeau Field Atrium with the finalists having the opportunity to be part of the 2006-07 Packers Pro Shop advertising campaign, which includes television, print ads, Web ads and outdoor billboards.

The audition is open to would-be celebrators, ages 10 and older. Registration begins tomorrow, May 10, at 9:30 a.m. in person at the Packers Pro Shop. A total of 396 pre-registration slots for audition will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. One registration will be allowed per person. A parent/legal guardian must sign the registration form for applicants younger than 18. A valid form of photo identif..

Green Bay Signs Brown, Schimmelmann

Mon, 08 May 2006 17:13:45 CST

The Green Bay Packers Monday signed a pair of nondrafted free agents, Ben Brown and Kevin Schimmelmann. The additions were announced by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

Both players took part in the Packers' recent three-day mini-camp on a tryout basis.

Brown, a 6-foot-1, 246-pound fullback from Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kansas, helped the Blue Jays to a 2005 conference championship and a berth in the second round of the NAIA playoffs. The rookie from Los Banos, Calif., played in 12 games last season, rushing for 507 yards on 77 carries (6.6 avg.) and three touchdowns. He also caught 24 passes for 304 yards (12.7 avg.) and two TDs.

Schimmelmann, a 6-foot-3, 228-pound linebacker from Stanford, lettered four years (2002-05) and started the past three campaigns for the Cardinal. He finished his career with 200 tackles (116 solo), 17 stops for loss, five sacks, two interceptions, four forced fumbles ..

Packers Sign 12 Nondrafted Free Agents

Fri, 05 May 2006 14:53:13 CST

Filling out their roster before Mike McCarthy's first mini-camp as Head Coach, the Green Bay Packers Friday signed 12 rookie free agents. The additions were announced by Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations.

6 - Calvin Russell, WR, 6-0, 190, Tuskegee (Hometown: Fairburn, Ga.)

13 - Chris Francies, WR, 6-1, 193, Texas-El Paso (Hometown: Houston, Texas)

24 - Tra Boger, S, 5-11, 210, Tulane (Hometown: Decatur, Ga.)

32 - Arliss Beach, RB, 5-10, 219, Kentucky (Hometown: Ashland, Ky.)

40 - A.J. Cooper, FB, 6-1, 240, North Dakota State (Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz.)

43 - Shermar Bracey, RB, 6-2, 234, Arkansas State (Hometown: Rison, Ark.)

46 - Tim Goodwell, LB, 6-0, 243, Memphis (Hometown: Tucker, Ga.)

49 - Zac Alcorn, TE, 6-4, 260, Black Hills State (Hometown: Chadron, Neb.)

53 - Byron Santiago, LB, 6-1, 242, Louisiana Tech (Hometown: St. Bernard, La.)

Green Bay Packers Youth Football Camps Set For Fifth Summer Of Action

Thu, 04 May 2006 15:31:56 CST

The Green Bay Packers today announced details for the team's Youth Football Camps that will take place in June and July at six locations in Wisconsin.

The program, designed for boys and girls ages 6 to 14 years old, features non-contact skill instruction over the course of five days. Five full-day camps and one half-day camp are offered.

The camps, now in their fifth consecutive year, are led by professional educators, college coaches and Green Bay Packers alumni players such as Johnnie Gray, Dexter McNabb, Bill Schroeder and Paul Rudzinski.

Instructors will teach kids how to throw, catch, defend, form block, form tackle, compete, run and explode out of a stance with proper technique and improved skills. With a station-based training format, every football position is taught in detail.

In addition to developing football skills, the program emphasizes many of the life skills taught by the game such as sportsmanship, nutrition, teamwork, self-est..

Green Bay Signs Cornerback Charles Woodson; Release Four

Mon, 01 May 2006 17:27:35 CST

Unrestricted free agent Charles Woodson, a four-time Pro Bowl performer, signed a multi-year contract with the Green Bay Packers Monday. Ted Thompson, Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations, announced the signing.

In addition Monday, the Packers released punter Ryan Flinn, kicker Rhys Lloyd, wide receiver Willie Quinnie and linebacker Robert Thomas.

Woodson, a 6-foot-1, 208-pound cornerback from Michigan, joins the Packers from the Oakland Raiders, where he spent the first eight years of his NFL career. Oakland's first-round selection (fourth overall) in the 1998 draft, the veteran has 17 career interceptions. In 106 NFL contests, 103 starts, Woodson has 456 tackles (383 solo), 51/2 sacks, 14 forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries. In addition, he has two career receptions for 27 yards, and 12 punt returns for 77 yards (6.4 avg.). His resume includes a pair of AFC Championship games (2000, '02) and Super Bowl XXXVII.