TF Memorial Day

[diverdriver 7]

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. 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, and looking for more
donations all the time. Items to be raffled come from manufacturers such as
Sun Path, Relative Workshop, Mirage, Sky Systems, Performance Design, Flite
Suit, BoneHead, Altimaster, Zute Suits, Velocity Sports Equipment,
SkyVenture, 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 $10.00
Finally, 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.
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, 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
Posted by Chris Schindler
aka DiverDriver TF#50