Condors Awarded Top Community Development Program
Published on April 21, 2003 under ECHL (ECHL)
Bakersfield Condors News Release
Upcoming week of April 21st - April 27th:
· Friday, April 25th - Cal, the Baby Condor, Condors players, and Condors Staff will be at Celebrity Reader Day at Buena Vista School from 9:00 am - 11:00 am. Buena Vista School is located at 6547 Buena Vista Road.
· Saturday, April 26th - Join the Condors at the 11th Annual Festival of Beers at Stramler Park from 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Festival of Beers is sponsored by The Active 20/30 Club and benefits local children charities and local troops serving overseas. Stramler Park is located at 1305 North Chester.
· Saturday, April 26th - Come cheer on the Condors Head Coach, Paul Kelly as he competes in the Home Run Derby at this year Grand Slam 2003 Charity Softball Tournament. The tournament, presented by the American Red Cross - Kern Chapter, KGET-TV 17, and Kern County Department of Public Health, takes place at the Davy Frye Softball Fields near Stramler Park. The tournament begins at 8:00 am with the men's division and runs through Sunday, April 27th with the co-ed division.
Week in Review:
· The Bakersfield Condors were awarded the league's top Community Development Program. It's the second season in a row that the Condors Community Relations Department has been honored by the WCHL. The award is given to the Condors "in recognition of their exceptional outreach efforts" within the Bakersfield community. Community Relations Director John Ayre has spread the team out over Kern County, with dozens of school appearances this season, in addition to meeting with churches, festivals and fundraisers throughout the year. Over $369,000 has been collected this season through cash, goods, merchandise, and charity events such as the Tip-A-Condor dinner, "Jersey Off Our Backs" raffle and auctions and the Condors Golf Tournament. In addition, there were countless collections held during the season at games for items such as canned food, blankets, shoes and jackets. Nearly $1 million has been raised through such activities during the team's five years in Bakersfield.
· Wednesday, April 16th - Colonel Claw'd visited the East Bakersfield Kids Club's Activity Night. The East Bakersfield Kids Club is a club designed by the Kern County Sheriff Department and works in conjunction with the Boys and Girls Club of Bakersfield.
Condors Droppings:
· The Condors monthly Internet auction is an "All for One" package. This is your chance to grab one of every Condors giveaway item from this season. Plus, every single item you get will be autographed by one of the Condors! Log on to www.bakersfieldcondors.com to place your bid. Proceeds to the benefit the American Red Cross - Kern County Chapter.
· Condors 2003-2004 season tickets are now available with packages starting at just $48. Stop by the Condors office at Centennial Garden or call the Condors at 324-PUCK (7825) for more information.
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