Relay For Life May 2009 Info-letter

Relay For Life of Greater Auglaize County

May 16 & 17, 2009 at Harmon Field www.auglaizerelay.com

Relay For Life, P.O. Box 126, Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895

May 2009 Team Info-Letter 800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org

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REMEMBER:

2009 RELAY FOR LIFE

Start Date Changed to Saturday SATURDAY, May 16 @ NOON SUNDAY, May 17 @ 10 a.m. at Harmon Field, Wapakoneta

May 11 - Team Info Meeting

meeting At 6:30 p.m. - Get Shirts Home Savings Bank, wapakoneta

Little Miss & Mr. Relay Cutest Baby Contest Who: Children from birth to 3 years of age. What: Little Miss & Mr. Relay Baby Contest The boy and girl who raise the most money will be crowned the 2009 Little Miss & Mr. Relay When: Sunday, May 17th with Crowning Ceremony during Closing Relay Ceremonies Why: All proceeds benefit the Relay for Life of Greater Auglaize County. Cost: $5.00 registration fee made payable to 2 P’s and a Pod Relay Team Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 13th. Participants are permitted to raise money anytime up until Saturday, May 16th at 8:00 p.m. All money must be turned in by May 16th at 8:00 p.m. at the Relay for Life event at Harmon Field at 2 Peas and a Pod Booth. Winners will be notified Saturday evening and crowned at closing ceremonies on Sunday, May 17th at 9 a.m. Photos will be displayed during Relay for monetary votes. Winners will receive crowns, sashes, trophies and other prizes. Fundraising packs will be sent once your picture, registration form and fee are received. Please send your favorite 4 X 6 photo, registration form and fee to: Little Miss & Mr. Relay Contest, 12047 Ritchie Rd., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 *************************************************************************************************** Child’s Name________________________________________________________________ Age____________________ Address______________________________________ City__________________________ St______ Zip____________ Phone________________________ Parents Names________________________________________________________ I give permission for 2 P’s and a Pod Relay for Life Team to display my child’s photo (names will not be displayed, only participant number) for the Relay for Life Baby Contest. In the event that my child is a winner, I understand that my child’s photo and name could appear in the Relay newsletter and or local newspaper.

Signature________________________________________________________________ Date:______________________ Sponsored by 2 P’s and a Pod Relay for Life Team

Add A Light to Fund the Fight

American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Auglaize County Luminaria Service will take place Saturday, May 16th, 2009 at 9 p.m.

For a minimum donation of $10.00 per luminaria, $50.00 per torch luminaria, you help light the way to find a cure and remember your family, friends & co-workers who have faced cancer. For a minimum $50.00 donation you may purchase a Torch Luminaria. After the Relay for Life, all keepsake torch plates will be made available for pickup by the donor. Orders for the Torch Luminaria must be received by May 1st. Those ordering a minimum of 5 or more luminaria will also receive a torch luminaria. Any questions call: Melissa Deal (419) 657-2575.

Your Name__________________________________________Phone Number____________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________________________ City_______________________________State_________________________________Zip_________________ In honor of (cancer survivor or patient):___________________________________________________________ In memory of (deceased):______________________________________________________________________ In honor of (cancer survivor or patient):___________________________________________________________ In memory of (deceased):______________________________________________________________________

Please include your check or money order and return to: American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Greater Auglaize County. Luminaria, P.O. Box 126, Wapakoneta, OH 45895. If you need space for more names, please enclose a separate sheet of paper with all the information. Luminaries may also be purchased at the event.

2009 Sponsors 2009 Sponsors

of May 4, 2009 AS ofAS February, 2009 DOUBLE DIAMOND Home Savings Bank of SPONSORS Wapakoneta Country Maid Photography Lima Memorial Health Systems Cancer Network of Mike and Jane Engle West Central Ohio Moose Lodge #2654 Froggy 93 Poppe Law Office Ultrasound Special Events Sinfully Sweet Fountains St. Rita’s Medical Center Steve Myers S-Tech GrandLakeIndependent.com Telephone Service Company Wapakoneta Daily News Turn-ER Greenlawn Care Wapakoneta City Schools Wapakoneta Manor DIAMOND SPONSORS First National Bank of New Bremen G. A. Wintzer and Son JCS Audio Miller's Textile Services Schneider Signs St. Mary's Eagles Wapakoneta Family YMCA GOLD SPONSORS Andy Carter Massage Therapy Celina Aluminum Precision Technology Chiefs/Rays Supermarkets First United Methodist Church Freda Bowersock - Avon Consultant Fraternal Order of Eagles #691 Glacier Hill Lakes Grand Lake Health System

Silver SPONSORS AIP Logistics Brent's Tents Fifth Third Bank Skip Brodie BRONZE SPONSORS Alan Davis Insurance & Financial Services Block Insurance Chase Bank Minster Bank Schaub Excavating Services Schwieterman Pharmacy Timothy Meyers, DDS Stahler Trucking Wiesenmayer Law Office STAGE Ashok Tripuraneni, MD

Our 2009 Team Totals Team Name Team Captain Current Total 2 Peas and a Pod............................................Freda Bowersock.......................................... 360.00 AAA Team.........................................................Kellty Harbaum......................................................... AFP Pacers......................................................Rose Keller..................................................... 130.00 Chase Team.....................................................Crystal Osborne............................................... 80.80 Cridersville Elementary..................................Vicki Bailey....................................................... 10.00 Cruisin' For A Cure.........................................Jeremy Boday.............................................. 2057.00 Deliver A Cure..................................................Jennifer Shoupp.......................................... 1940.00 First United Methodist....................................Jerry Pitchford .............................................. 150.00 Harvest Baptist Church.................................Cindy Meyers & Jenifer Kidd..................... 1554.50 Hillbilly Buckeyes............................................Lori Baker & Matthew Caywood............................. Knoch Team.....................................................Ty Doty.......................................................... 2256.00 McDonalds.......................................................Bonnie Berry.............................................................. Miller's Troop...................................................Carla Strawn................................................. 4804.56 St. Marks Lutheran Church...........................Barb Srisongkham.......................................... 50.00 St. Rita's Medical Center................................Jodell Hefner.................................................. 170.00 Team Megan.....................................................Chris Talowsky........................................................... Team Popcorn.................................................Rebecca Cooper........................................................ TSC....................................................................Jacob Dodds.................................................... 75.00 Wapak License Bureau..................................Laura Kelley...................................................... 30.00 Wapakoneta Middle School...........................Michelle Roediger............................................ 20.00 Waynesfield-Goshen School Teachers.......Missy Balbaugh.........................................................

“Luminaria Raffle”

For every $50 worth of luminaria that your team sells, your team will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win the $$ from the luminaria sales during Relay. Sales are usually around $1000!!! All sales must be turned in by the May 11th Team Information meeting. Drawing will be Saturday, May 17, 2009 during closing.

MUST be present to win.

Basket Auction at Relay

Earn easy money for your team by participating in the “Basket Auction” to be held Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. at Relay. Get your team together, find a basket and fill it with theme items of your choice. When your basket it auctioned off you will receive a percentage of what your basket sells for!!! Some examples might be: Movie basket with popcorn, movie and/or rental certificates. Pizza Basket with all the fixings to make homemade pizza. Crossword lovers basket filled with crossword puzzles. The possibilities are endless!!! This event is sponsored by the 2 P's and a Pod team. Call Mandy @ 419-230-7489 for more information.

Aren't these the cutest cupcakes you have ever seen? You can find this idea and a whole lot more at RelayForLife.org http://bakerella.blogspot. com/2009/04/cute-forcure.html

FUNDRAISERS FOR “DELIVER A CURE” TEAM Mother’s Day Basket Drawing

Sign up at Post office-$1.00 a chance to have your name drawn to win basket made up of flowers and Boyd Daffodil Bear. Drawing will be held on May 8th. Eleven different Post Offices are doing this to help benefit Relay.

May 9th-Dr. Stacy Fahlsing will be be presenting a 3 hour workshop presenting powerful coping skills. WHO: Anyone who REALLY WANTS to improve their coping skills WHAT: A 3 hours workshop presenting powerful coping skills WHERE: The Home Savings Bank located at 1 S. Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895 WHEN: May 9, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. WHY: Because WE wish for YOU to be a Warrior with Grace! PRESENTER: Dr. Stacy Fahlsing, Clinical Psychologist in Private practice for 20 years. COST: #45 for 3 hours (Money to benefit Relay For Life) SEND: Checks to 3611 S. Dixie Hwy, Lima, OH 45804 make checks payable to Dr. Stacy Fahlsing

Rosary bracelets will be on sale the day of the Relay for $20.

A variety of different colors. Will be on sale at the “DELIVER A CURE” site. Bracelets are also available at the post Office prior to the Relay.

Pictorial Cancellation:

On May 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Deliver A Cure team will be doing a Pictorial Cancellation for $1.50. Stop by the Post Office prior to the Relay to see the display of the cancellation that will be offered. • COST IS $1.50 PER ENVELOPE. • ENVELOPE CONSISTS OF PINK RIBBON PRINTED ON THE LEFT OF THE ENVELOPE WITH A BREAST CANCER STAMP APPLIED TO THE ENVELOPE. A CANCELLATION WHICH CONSISTS OF DELIVER A CURE WITH THE DATE OF MAY 16, 2009 WILL BE APPLIED TO EACH ENVELOPE. • THIS ENVELOPE CAN BE USED TO MAIL TO SOMEONE SPECIAL OR KEEP AS A KEEPSAKE.

DVD:

Team members of the Deliver A Cure” team will be offering a DVD of the 2009 Relay For Life to purchase for $20.00. Orders will be taken the days of the Relay and the DVD’s will be mailed to you. Cherished Memories of the 2009 Relay. Stop by the “Deliver A Cure” site for more information or call the Post Office at 419-738-7318 and ask for Becky or Jenny for more information.

Come rock with us!!

Cruisin' For A Cure will be having a rocking chair tent at Relay. If you can't walk the laps, ROCK THEM!!! We will have blankets, pillows, snacks and a few surprises for your comfort AND you can wave at all the walkers as they pass!! Come See Us On the Football Field at the South End

Free Will Donation Appreciated!!

Garage

800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org

Bleachers

Bleachers

Harmon Field

Chicken Pit

East Gate

Visitor Concession Stand & Restrooms

Sound Trailer

American Cancer Society relay For Life of Greater

Press Box

2009 Theme

Stage

Concession Stand

Picnic Tent with Tables

Auglaize County

Portable Bleacher

Come join us at noon on Saturday, may 16, 2009 through Closing 10 a.m. may 17, 2009

Bleachers

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Women’S reSt room

Fiesta For A Cure

Visitor’s Bleachers

Basket Auction

Sound Tent

Home Bleachers

Press Boxes

Chicken Pit

men’S reSt room

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Human Spheres

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Ticket Booth

Cake Wheel

obstacle Course

Registration Camper

Portable Bleacher

Ticket Booth

CPS 3 Table

Kids Bounce

St. Rita's Van

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Luminaria Snow Survivor Cones tent Pix

Mobile Care Unit

Survivor/ Activity Tent

Entertainment/Activity Line-Up

Saturday, May 16, 2009

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11:00am CHICKEN DINNERS AND BAKE SALE START, end at 7:00pm or until sold out 12:00pm OPENING CEREMONY SURVIVOR LAP TEAM LAP followed by Pampered Team Recognition and Sombrero winner announced RIDES and GAMES OPEN (Human Spheres, Obstacle Challenge, Rock Wall, Bouncy Tent, Bean Bags, Cake Wheel, Cane Toss, Caricature Artist, Fishing Ping Pong Table, Matching Ducks, Ronald McDonald) 12:15pm SURVIVOR RECEPTION IN ACTIVITY TENT 1:00pm JODI ALLEN performs on stage until 4:00pm (DJ, Karaoke, Singing) BURRITO CONTEST CPR DEMONSTRATION by Wapak Fire Dept WAPAK FIRE DEPT TRUCK ON SITE until 3:00pm ST. RITA'S VAN doing free dermascans, bone density, blood pressure screenings until 9pm MASSAGES BY ANDY CARTER 1:30pm Kid’s MUSICAL CHAIRS 2:00pm CHEESEBALL CONTEST SELF DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION by Wapak Police Dept. 2:30pm Kid’s PINATA 3:00pm DESTINATION SCAVENGER HUNT (Miller Troop) PAMPERED TEAM (another reward!) Kid’s LIMBO CONTEST 3:30pm Kid’s SCAVENGER HUNT MOBILE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT on site until 7:00 4:00pm HOT NEW ZUMBA DEMONSTRATION by Wapak YMCA w/ instructor Jessica Padget (Activity Tent) K-9 DEMONSTRATION by Mike Peterson of Auglaize Co. Sheriff Dept. (Next to Stage) 5:00pm HOT LEGS CONTEST (starring some of our community leaders!) (Stage) 80’s Music Trivia Hour (show off your age and your knowledge!) PAMPERED TEAM (another reward!) 6:00pm PROJECT RUNWAY newspaper fashion show (stage) 7:00pm BASKET AUCTION 7:30pm 25 YEARS AND STILL NO TALENT 80’s themed NO-talent show (stage) 8:00pm FREE DRAWING FOR WATERPARK MEMBERSHIP CONTINUE TALENT CONTEST 9:00pm LUMINARIA CEREMONY FOLLOWED BY FIGHT BACK CEREMONY (all rides, games, and contests close down during ceremonies) 10:00pm 80’s DANCE OFF – come to the stage and show us your best 80’s dance moves! 11:00pm MISS RELAY CONTEST new and improved! (stage) Midnight PIZZA AND A MOVIE ON THE GIANT SCREEN PAMPERED TEAM (another reward!) POKER LAP (best hand at the end of the hour wins!)

11:00 12:00 SURV TEA RIDE Bags McD 12:15 1:00p BUR CPR WAP ST. R MAS 1:30p 2:00p SELF 2:30p 3:00p PAM Kid’s 3:30p MOB 4:00p (Acti K-9 D 5:00p 80’s PAM 6:00p 7:00p 7:30p 8:00p CON 9:00p (all r 10:00 11:00 Midn PAM POK

Sunday, May 17, 2009

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1:00am OSU – MICHIGAN LAP (come in your team colors!) 2:00am ROXANNE (a game to re-energize!) SPHERE BALL TEAM CHALLENGE 3:00am NO SIESTA it’s a FIESTA LAP (Harvest Baptist Team) PAMPERED TEAM (another reward!) 4:00am DEW PONG game and LIMBO LAP 5:00am BLIND FOLDED MUSICAL CHAIRS 6:00am BREAKFAST (ends at 9:00) 800-ACS-2345 www.cancer.org ROOSTER CROWING CONTEST and CHICKEN DANCE LAP PAMPERED TEAM (another reward!) 7:00am CRAZY CALISTENICS LAP 8:00am TEAM SPIRIT LAP (get all your team members out in a last ditch effort to be named MOST SPIRITED TEAM!) 9:00am WORSHIP SERVICE by Fellow Christian Athletes from WHS 9:30am CLOSING CEREMONY (awards, raffle drawings, YMCA Family Membership Drawing) 10:00am RELAY ENDS WITH CEREMONIAL FIRST LAP OF 2010

Thank you for coming To The 2009 relay for life

1:00a 2:00a SPHE 3:00a PAM 4:00a 5:00a 6:00a ROO PAM 7:00a 8:00a SPIR 9:00a 9:30a 10:00

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