Thunder offer Fundraising opportunities

Published on February 2, 2004 under USL First Division (USL-1)
Minnesota Thunder News Release


ST. PAUL, Minn. (Monday, February 2, 2004) – The Minnesota Thunder is offering a new fundraising opportunity geared at youth and high school teams. In an effort to maximize attendance at the Thunder Home-Opener in the Metrodome on April 25th, teams will receive $5 of every ticket they sell to this match against the Calgary Mustangs. All participants will be selling VIP Reserved seats (normally $15) for a reduced price of only $10 each.

"This is the perfect opportunity for teams to raise money to help pay for their uniforms, equipment, tournament fees, or even a year-end banquet or pizza party," said Djorn Buchholz, Sales & Marketing Manager for the Thunder. "MYSA teams raised over $2,500 last year and we want to see that number jump in 2004."

The ten youth and ten high school teams that sell the most tickets by April 12th will be recognized at halftime of the Metrodome home-opener in front of the Thunder crowd. The top teams will also receive a six-foot Party Sub from Subway.

For more information on this program click on the "Home Page" link on the left side of this page. Once you're at the Home Page, click the links under "MYSA Fundraiser" to download the informational flyer and the ticket order form. You may also contact Matt Schneider at 651.917.TEAM or via email at matt@mnthunder.com.

TIM CARTER TO SPEAK AT FREE EVENT

Tim Carter, Youth Development Director for the Minnesota Thunder, is set to speak at a free event aimed at meeting the needs of children involved in youth sports. The Thunder provides soccer camps in which over 2,500 kids participate each year. The event, presented by Keep ‘em All Playing, will take place on Thursday, March 4, at 7:30pm in the Naegele Auditorium in St. Louis Park. Keep 'em All Playing is a non profit association that acts as a source of information about youth sports and as a catalyst for initiating change within our community.

THUNDER SEARCHING FOR PARENT CAMP COORDINATORS

In preparation for the 2004 Thunder Soccer Camp season, the Thunder are searching for Parent Camp Coordinators in each of the 29 metro locations. The Parent Camp Coordinator assists in the promotion, organization, and distribution of camp information to local clubs, associations, recreation departments, and schools. The Camp Coordinator will work very closely with the Minnesota Thunder to ensure the success and value of the camp.

Parent Camp Coordinators have the opportunity to receive rewards for their participation. All Camp Coordinators will receive a 2004 Thunder Summer Camp Scholarship and a Minnesota Thunder T-shirt. There are also incentive based rewards including a VIP Family Four Pack, a youth team party, and Official Thunder gear.

For more information, contact Tim Carter at 651.917.TEAM or via email at tim@mnthunder.com.

GOLD CLUB MEMBERS WANTED

The Minnesota Thunder is accepting applications for its 2004 Gold Club, a 20-person volunteer group who will assist with game day and office responsibilities for the 2004 season. These positions include ticket takers, ushers, and youth interactive zone attendants on game-day and data entry, ticket sales and marketing in the office. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to help create and enhance the overall "Fan Experience" at each home game. Gold Club members will receive a number of perks including official Thunder apparel, recognition in the 2004 yearbook, an exclusive meal with the team and the opportunity to travel on the team bus to Milwaukee. Gold Club applications can be downloaded by clicking on the "Volunteer" link on the left-hand side of this page or obtained by calling 651-917-TEAM (8326).

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