Third annual "Tip-A-Griffin" tonight at Applebee's
Published on February 24, 2004 under American Hockey League (AHL)
Grand Rapids Griffins News Release
WHAT: The Grand Rapids Griffins will hold their third annual "Tip-A-Griffin" fundraiser.
WHO: Twenty-three Griffins players, coaches and staff members will serve patrons as waiters or bartenders.
WHEN: Tonight from 6-9 p.m.
WHERE: Five Applebee's restaurant locations throughout greater Grand Rapids. Players will be dispersed as follows (subject to change):
Beltline (3250 Grand Ridge Dr. NE) Danton Cole - Head Coach Matt Ellis Danny Groulx Michel Picard Travis Richards
Alpine (3851 Alpine Ave. NW) Ryan Bonni David Brisson Kory Karlander Nathan Robinson
Wyoming (1375 28th St. SW) Darryl Bootland Jiri Hudler Tomas Kopecky Anders Myrvold Aaron Schneekloth
Cascade (4955 28th St. SE) Derek King - Player/Asst. Coach Rob Snitzer - Medical Therapist Ryan Barnes Hugo Boisvert Jeff Nelson
Rivertown Crossings (4488 Potomac Ave. SW) Greg Ireland - Assistant Coach Joey MacDonald Tim Skarperud Dave Van Drunen
* All tips and donations received by Griffins personnel and Applebee's employees, as well as proceeds from silent and live auctions at each location, will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Grand Rapids. Since 2002, Tip-A-Griffin has raised in excess of $20,000 for local charities. * * Items up for bid include:
1) Custom designed, jersey-style aprons that each member of the Griffins will wear during the event. Each apron will be autographed by the Griffins personality and made available during a live auction at each restaurant between 8-9 p.m. Bidding starts at $50.
2) An autographed Henrik Zetterberg Detroit Red Wings jersey (Wyoming location only). Bidding starts at $200.
3) An autographed Derek King Toronto Maple Leafs jersey (Cascade location only). Bidding starts at $200.
4) A 2004 AHL All-Star Classic team autographed replica goalie stick (one for silent auction at each of the Beltline and Rivertown Crossings locations). Bidding starts at $50.
5) A 2004 NHL All-Star jersey and puck (one set for silent auction at each of the five locations). Bidding starts at $150.
6) A 2004 NHL All-Star sweatshirt (one for silent auction at each of the five locations). Bidding starts at $50.
7) One Zamboni ride, four tickets to a Griffins game, and dinner for four at Applebee's (one package for silent auction at each of the five locations). Bidding starts at $100.
8) An opportunity to sit in the press box next to Griffins broadcaster Bob Kaser for one period. (Must be 18 or older.) Includes two tickets and dinner for two (one package for silent auction at each of the five locations). Bidding starts at $50.
9) A variety of items from Budweiser, including a Wayne Gretzky autographed jersey (Alpine location only - bidding starts at $200), an MP3 player (Wyoming location only - bidding starts at $100), a Bud Racing jacket (Cascade location only - bidding starts at $50), and five Bud Light/Griffins bar mirrors (one at each location - bidding starts at $100.).
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