salling772 0 #1 May 23, 2002 Fellow skydivers, Team Funnel is a loose organization of skydivers dedicated to the belief that no one should have to jump alone. We specialize in jumping with low-timers -- an informal mentoring program with an emphasis on safety --but go out of our way to make visitors feel at home as well. With an international membership spanning continents, whether visiting another drop zone or jumping at the DZ we call home, it is our mission to spread the joy and camaraderie that is skydiving. In the Fall of 2001, we lost three members to tragic accidents. In honor of these members, and in honor of all passed skydivers, Team Funnel is holding the first annual Team Funnel Memorial Boogie on Saturday, May 25, 2002, at Skydive Chicago, in Ottawa, Illinois. To honor our friends, we will be raising funds to make a child's wish come true, through The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois. We will also be honoring them by enjoying the sport they loved -- skydiving. We will be raising funds through three activities:First, we will raffle off a boat load of items. We have already raised over $2000 worth of skydiving related products and services. Items to be raffled come from manufacturers such as Sun Path, Relative Workshop, Mirage, Performance Design, BoneHead, Altimaster, Zute Suits, and more. And from individuals, like Riggers donating free repacks, video jumps, coach dives, and massages. Raffle tickets will be $5.00 each, or a block of 5 for $20.00.The second event will be a silent auction. We already have a couple of interesting items that will be up for bid, and will be adding more. Entry into the auction will be $10.00Finally, we are planning a cookout on Saturday evening, on the dock by the pond. This will be $10.00 per person, with kids 8 and under getting in for $5.00.All proceeds from this event will go to The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois.Fund raising will not be the only fun to be had. There will be load organizing all weekend by Team Funnel members and friends. Belly flying, Freeflying, Crazy flying, you name it, we're probably doing it. Lots of TF number dives (now's your chance to earn a number!). And to cap it all, a TF record attempt! With a reported 3 otters available, we should be able to make a great Big Way!!!Please show your support. Attend the event or purchase raffle tickets. You don't have to be present to win the raffle prizes.For more information about the event, or about Team Funnel, please visit our website www.TeamFunnel.com and follow the link to TF Memorial Boogie, or email TequilaBill@TeamFunnel.com. To purchase raffle tickets, contact any TF member, or again, contact TequilaBill@TeamFunnel.com. Thank you in advance, William A. Homer aka TequilaBill TF#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #2 May 23, 2002 Bill,It is with my deepest regrets that I am unable to attend this weekend. My thoughts are with all of Team Funnel and the friends of Jonny Velocity at this most unfortunate time. I consider you all good friends. God forbid we be struck by any more of these tragedies._Am (TF#33)ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
