VESTAL GOLDEN BEARS FOOTBALL 2011 SEASON 
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Vestal Football Schedule:
**Times of games to be announced very shortly

Week 1 8/31 Friday @ Ithaca (away game)
Week 2 9/8 Saturday @ Horseheads (away game)
Week 3 9/14 Friday Corning
Week 4 9/21 Friday Oneonta
Week 5 9/29 Saturday @ UE (away game)
Week 6 10/5 Friday Elmira
Week 7 10/12 Friday @ Owego (away game)
Week 8 10/19 Friday Binghamton
Week 9 10/26 & 10/27 Sect 4 Playoffs ( place, time TBD )
Week 10 11/2 & 11/3 Sect 4 Champ ( Place, time TBD )

**Please see the new schedule for the 2012 SEASON, click on the button "2012 Football Schedule" right next to the HOME PAGE button**
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New Feature our Donate Button, buy your spot, Sponor a hole!

We have added a DONATE button to make it EASYto pay for ANYTHING ( including just making Donations). Things you can pay for a GOLF OUTING SPONSORSHIPS, GOLF OUTING players fees, NFL Helmet Raffle Tickets, Window Decals, ect. Please use this button and you can enter your credit card (PayPal is safe, easy for you and the club). It is up and running so donate/purchase now. Keep in mind we are a 501(c)3 so all donations are TAX DEDUCTABLE. Please be as generous as possible! Any questions, please email us at: donations@vestalfb.com

Thank you!

Mike Chewens
President
Vestal Central Athletic Club, Inc. (This is the PARENT club for the Vestal Gridiron Club, Football benefits)   


1st Annual Gridiron Fundraiser Golf Outing

Sunday, July 29th @ 9:30am at Endwell Greens

Costs include:  Golf, Cart, Driving Range, Buffet Afterwards, Prizes and Fun!

Click "Golf Fundraiser July 29" button to sign up! 

Also more information is available under the "Golf Brochure 7/29" button
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Riddell (our helmet provider) has agreed to DONATE a PRO LINE HELMET(FULL SIZE, AUTHENTIC) for raffle to be given away at our Golf Outing($400.00 value)! This is GREAT of them, and we would all like to thank Kyle Fenn(our RIDDELL rep) for this generous donation to our club!

We are NOW selling tickets for the raffle at $10.00 per ticket(you can buy more than 1 entry) and $15.00 at the door day of golf outing. Even though you see a GIANTS helmet, you will get to pick any NFL team you wish! This would be a great addition to your NFL viewing area or your man cave!  You can purchase as many entires as you would like!

Please mail your check for $10.00(per entry) to Amy Sullivan for registration entry:

Send your check payable to the VESTAL GRIDIRON CLUB:

Vestal Gridiron Club
Amy Sullivan
Treasurer
309 Parkwood Road
Vestal, NY 13850

Please be sure to put "helmet raffle" in the memo of your check! Any questions please email nflraffle@vestalfb.com

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Update your Gridiron contact info TODAY for a chance to win a membership to American Family Fitness!!!!!!


This message is being sent out on behalf of Gridiron Board:

In order for you to receive the most up to date information regarding Vestal Football it's important that Gridiron has correct contact information for all players and parents. 

Please be sure to visit www.vestalfb.com and fully complete the Contact Update Form. The link is located right next to the Home Page(above). It only takes a minute to complete!

As encouragement for all to complete the form by April 5, 2012 your information will be entered into a drawing for one of (three) 1 month memberships to American Family Fitness in Vestal.

Sign up today!
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Most Important Survey You Could Take!  Please Read And Act As Below!  

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22EF7WK93P9   (Click on left)

The following message is being sent on behalf of the Gridiron Board:
We ask that you forward this to any other concerned parents or Booster Clubs as the tide appears to be changing against Vestal School Sports. We urge you to voice your opinion ASAP on the schools website (Survey link is above for your convenience).
Last year Athletics had to cut over $100,000 from the budget. Besides cutting busing, participation in tournaments and contests out of section IV and STAC, team practice and prep time-ability to use the buildings and facilities both on and off season, equipment, and paid coaching staff, we also lost a modified volleyball and football team, and a JV cheer team. This year Athletics are slated to be cut by at least an additional $25,000.

The superintendent has made it well known that he is in favor of cutting out additional teams as well as entire levels of teams (EX. all jv teams or all modified teams). Based on the school website survey results to date that we were shown at the meeting, many of those who have already completed the electronic budget survey were in favor of making more cuts to the athletic budget.

This means that those of us who value athletics for our children need to speak up and make our opinions known. Jen Wegmann and many others did this for us last year and we do believe that it had an impact as the Bowling team was reinstated. We are asking that everyone be vocal this year as well. We would also suggest that you all please encourage everyone to complete the budget questionnaire on the Vestal school district website (Click link above to go directly to survey). Please be sure to include specific comments in regards to the value you place on athletics and where you think other cuts can be made. Please do not pit other extracurricular groups ( ie. clubs or music or art) against sports as that hurts the kids as well. Be sure to mention that if athletics are significantly cut in our district but are not cut in other local districts, that families would seriously consider moving out of the district.

The superintendent also mentioned that Booster Clubs may be called upon to help pay for things that the school can no longer cover. Remember however that donations from individuals or businesses would need to be made to booster clubs who would then turn around and donate "needed items" to the school. Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, the time to act is now.

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VESTAL SQUAD No.1
(CHEERLEADING WAY TO GO!)

Congratulations to the Vetsal High School Varsity Cheer Squad!
They are winners of the Winter STAC Cheerleading Competition.

" A nearly flawless preformance helped the Vestal High Cheerleading squad walk away with the winter STAC Championship on Sunday!"

Vestal varsity cheerleaders congratulate each other after winning the Winter STAC Cheerleading Championship on Sunday, Feb. 12.  Celebrations all around! VESTAL WINS!

  

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Newest Coporate Sponsors
~ Lets thank them and welcome them on board!

Delta Engineers- Delta Engineers, Architects, & Land Surveyors, P.C. (Delta) delivers a diverse array of engineering, architectural, and Land Surveying services to public and private clients throughout the United States. We have been providing practical, responsive, and innovative solutions to our clients’ challenges since 1976. We are a seamless extension of our clients' organizations.

Tioga State Bank- A locally owned, independent community bank with seven local offices. Founded in 1864. On-line banking. Safety,Security and Service.  Business, Personal, Auto and Mortgage loans.

Mirabito Heating and Fuel- Since 1927 Mirabito has been providing energy needs for families and businesses throughout upstate New York. Mirabito Energy Products offers a variety of products including heating oil, propane, natural gas, coal, gasoline, diesel fuels, kerosene, and lubricants.In Addition to being an energy provider, Mirabito owns and operates more than 50 Quickway Food Stores throughout central New York, making Quickway truly a convenient stop for customers and one of the largest convenience store chains in Central New York.

SEFCU- Established in 1934, today SEFCU is among the 50 largest credit unions in the U.S. with $2 billion in assets, 200,000 members, and more than 40 branches in the Capital Region, Binghamton, Syracuse, and Buffalo.

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Post Season Honors for ROOT and CAPWELL:

Congrats! To these 2 team captains, for ALL STAR status and game participation.   Please read further under the "ALL STAR GAME" button. (Above)

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Welcome to our newest Corporate Sponsors!

Miller Auto Team- New and Used Honda and Hyundai.  On the Vestal Parkway.  Family owned and operated. Miller Auto Team in Vestal, NY, also serving Johnson City, NY and Binghamton, NY, is proud to be an automotive leader in our area. Since opening our doors, Miller Auto Team has kept a firm commitment to our customers. We offer a wide selection variety of vehicles, and hope to make the car buying process as quick and hassle free as possible.
www.millerautoteam.com


Empower Federal Credit Union-

Empower Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that provides savings, loan, and transaction services to its members. Start your membership with a Share Savings Account. Simply by maintaining a $25 minimum balance in your Empower Share Savings Account, you have a share in the credit union with all its benefits and privileges. You are a 'member-owner' and you have a vote! 
www.empowerfcu.com

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Newest Individual/Family Patrons:

The Wegmann Family $150.00

Thank You!
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3 NEW Corporate Sponsors This Week:

American Family Fitness:Green Level Sponsor-Our mission is to provide our clients with an unmatched level of service, state-of-the-art facilities, and commitment to remain on the cutting edge of the fitness and sports performance industry. Our purpose is to help our clients feel better about themselves, maximize their performance, enhance their appearance, raise their energy levels and enrich their quality of life. www.americanwomanfitness.org

Horizons Federal Credit Union:White Level Sponsor- Horizons Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, Binghamton-based financial institution with products and services to meet all your financial needs. Since 1937, we have been helping our members through low-rate loans, outstanding savings products, and friendly service.

Matco Electric:White Level Sponsor-Matco is an industry leader and one of the largest specialty contractors in New York. We work on projects large and small, including construction management, lighting, power, technology updates, high voltage, fire alarms and specialty low voltage. And because we are dedicated to service after the project is complete, we are on call for emergency services 24-hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Year End Banquet Awards, as provided by Coach Anderson:

Varsity:
Coaches awards - Neal Hartman and Seth Roberts
Offensive back - John Capwell
Defensive back - Devin Mullins
Special Teams MVP - Mike Chewens
Defensive MVP - Luke Wright
Offensive MVP - Marshall Case
Ironman - John Stillman
2012 Captain - Luke Wright

Junior Varsity:
Coaches award - Alex Crotsley
Team Hustle Award - Andrew O'Hara
Defensive MVP - Tyler Lane
Offensive MVP - Zach Cook
Pony Tail Award- Kinser Sherman (Coach Demetros's)

Modified:
Team MVPs - Nick Davis and Mike Kosty

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Do not forget!  Kids need coats! LUPOS CHAR PIT and several other agencies in the Southern Tier that are taking new and gently used coats for kids.....The need is even greater due to the flood.  Take your kids new or gently used coats (they will be cleaned by these charities) to them, and help a child today! 
PLEASE help out......Keep an ear and your heart open!
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2 New Corporate Sponsors on board:

Thanks to you! For supporting our kids!

Lalor Creekside Dental Lalor Creekside Dental: Lalor Creekside Dental is a full-service, state of the art dental practice located in Vestal, NY. In addition to general family dentistry, the practice offers the latest technologies in preventive, restorative and cosmetic dentistry. www.lalorcreeksidedental.com

Mang Insurance Agency: At the Mang Insurance Agency we transact all forms of insurance, and we have tens of thousands of accounts. Throughout the agency's growth, however, one factor has remained constant. After over 100 years of service, we're still focused on our promise - to offer the best products and to provide the superior service our clients deserve.
www.manginsurnace.com

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4 New Corporate Sponsors on board:

We would like to thank our newest Sponsors!

Visions FCU~ 
At Visions Federal Credit Union, we believe in "People Helping People." We operate as a not-for-profit financial institution, completely owned by its members and organized for the economic benefit of our communities and our members.  www.visionsfcu.com  

Taylor Garbage~ The Southern Tier's friendly neighborhood waste disposal company since 1978. Whether you're a life long customer or if you're looking for a new waste disposal company, you'll find everything you need from roll offs to curbside service. www.taylorgarbage.com

California Grill- On the Parkway, Bringing the fresh taste of California to the Triple Cities! "Fresh home style entrees prepared with only the finest ingredients."  Great food!  Friendly Service! Go!  www.caligrillny.com 


Castrol Premium Lube Express(click left)  $24.99 Oil Change($8.00 off) and

FREE TIRE ROTATION ($20.00 value). Use coupon! Click on RED for coupon. 
                                                                             
www.mygreaselightning.com 


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Thank You! 
To our newest GOLD LEVEL Corporate Sponsors!


Bowe Photos~ 

These are the folks who did the GREAT BANNERS for the seniors you see at
 
both ends of the field!  Please visit them at:
www.bowephotos.com They do

group and individual photos for ALL sports,events, ect. Check them out!


Nirchi's Pizza(click left for menu)~ On the Vestal Parkway.  The best pizza,

subs, wings, ect!They have been a great sponsor!  If you think Pizza or just

GREAT food,think Nirchi's on the Parkway! They have been serving our

area for over 40 years.


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FIREWORKS NIGHT-
Brought to us in full by our friends at NBT Bank, Thank you for the GREAT show!  Please visit an NBT branch near you!

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We would like to thank our newest


GOLD LEVEL INDIVIDUAL PATRONS
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Rob Pickett - $200.00

Ron Pickett - $200.00

Jean Pickett -$200.00

Steve Miller - $200.00