Californians for Nebraska Newsletter

June 2008 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter Californians for Nebraska Annual Picnic, July 19, 2008 New Location: William R. Mason Regional Park 18712 University Drive, Irvine The annual summer picnic will be held at a new location this year on Saturday, July 19th from 10 am to 5 pm. The location is William R. Mason Regional Park in Irvine at Picnic area number 2. Time: Tel: Address: Cost: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm 949-923-2220 18712 University Drive, Irvine Day use parking: $5.00 per car. pits, paddleboat rental, playground, tot lot, pony rides, train ride and volleyball courts. A Opportunity drawing for official Husker gear will be held at 2:00 (drawing benefits the CFN Scholarship Fund). Load up the kids, the bikes, the dogs and the horses and come on down!! Food will be provided along with a grill. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sausages and chips. Bring your own table settings and drinks. The location is right next to the lake. Inside this issue: President’s Message 2008 Migration 2 3 CFN Scholarships 4 Opportunity Drawing Membership 5 6 Official CFN Watch Sites Volunteers Needed 8 Park amenities include: Bicycling/bike trails, bike rental, dogs permitted, equestrian trails, fishing, hiking trails, horseshoe 8 Driving Directions: From I-5 or I-405, take Culver Drive off ramp, turn South-West to University, turn RIGHT (West) onto University. Park entrance is on LEFT. Special points of interest: Join the 2008 Husker Migration to the Virginia Tech game in Lincoln. Details page 3 Save the date for the Annual President’s Day Golf Tournament Monday February 18, 2009. Opportunity drawings for game day tickets. Details page 5 CFN HOTLINE 949-651-9174 President’s Message Hello fellow CFN members: This is my first newsletter as president of CFN, so I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I was born in Hastings and my family moved to California when I was 5 years old. I grew up in Buena Park, CA and went to Savanna High School in Anaheim. I graduated from Long Beach State in 1977 with a degree in Accounting. I am currently the CFO of Petro Diamond Inc. in Irvine, CA., I have worked here for the last 28 years. I live in Irvine, with my wife Rhonda and son Todd. Our daughter Rochelle lives in Brookings, SD with her family, and our son Marc is living in Wellington, New Zealand with his new wife. I have been a Husker fan since the mid 1960's. I listened to Husker games on CFN's radio broadcast for as long as I can remember. Times have changed and now days I listen to Husker games on the internet or watch the games at CFN watch sites. I became involved in the leadership of CFN about 8 years ago when I volunteered to head the CFN migration game and have been involved ever since. Past presidents Dave McGowan, Kent Wiedel and David Max have done a great job in leading CFN over the past few years, hopefully I can lead CFN over the next two years by following their example. David Max has turned over the reigns with CFN in very good shape, membership is up and he has developed this online newsletter that is now available to all members that have an email address. A printed version will continue to be mailed to members with no email address. We continue our fund raising for the athletic department and our scholarship fund. This year CFN will again award a record 6 scholarships of $2,000 each to the following students; Alyson Alvarez, Matthew Gonzales, Jillian Schafer, Carson Allen Coles, Mauricio Lang, and Kelsie Schumaker, their bios are listed on page 4 of the newsletter. By supporting CFN you have made these scholarships possible, thanks again. a list of our watch sites, and we currently need hosts for 3 of the watch sites, The Beer Hunter in Cathedral City, The Graduate Restaurant in San Luis Obispo, and Max Sports Bar & Grill in Huntington Beach. If you are interested in hosting these or other watch sites, please contact me at the hotline number 949-651-9174 or at my email address robertsemm@yahoo.com. I look forward to working with the CFN board members in promoting the University of Nebraska for the I hope you can next two years. join us at the CFN is always July 19 picnic looking for volunat Mason Park teers from the in Irvine. It membership to should be a help build and great day to improve our orshare memories ganization. If you with new and would like to beold friends and come a more acfellow Nebraska tive CFN member fans. Last please give us a years migration call at the hotline game with USC number or my was a great email address. Not the victory but the action; Not success. I hope Kirk Kluver in the the goal but the game; In the deed you can join us Office of Admisthe glory. this year for the sions is asking for Virginia Tech game on September volunteers to attend one two-hour 25. Details are on page 3 of the college fair training pronewsletter; it will be another great gram/admissions update session, game and a good time to meet fellow see page 9 for the information. Nebraska football fans. Hope to see you at the picnic, or Football season is just around the other upcoming CFN events. corner and I hope to see many of GO BIG RED! you fellow Nebraska fans at our Bob Semm watch sites this year. On page 8 is Page 2 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter 2008 Migration, Virignia Tech game Departing Thursday, September 25 from Orange County Airport CFN negotiated this land and air package for the migration before the current gas price situation. This represents a great opportunity for CFN members to have a migration like the old days; we will all travel back to the game on the same plane. Pricing is only guaranteed by the airlines for those who get their deposit in before July 15th so don't procrastinate. Get your deposit in now, use the enclosed form below or visit www.cal4ne.com/migration2008 or call the CFN Hotline at 949-651-9174. 3 Night AIR, LAND AND HOTEL PACKAGE September 25, 2008 (Thursday) Depart Orange County at 8am, Arrive Denver at 11:16am. Depart Denver at 12:30pm, Arrive Omaha at 2:52pm September 28, 2008 (Sunday) Leave Omaha at 12:00pm, Arrive Denver at 12:32pm Leave Denver at 2:45pm, Arrive Orange County at 4:06pm Price includes airfare, transportation to and from Omaha plus all Land Only features: $1,499 pp Single $1,249 pp Double $1,189 pp Triple $1,029 pp Quad LAND ONLY Package Includes: 3 Nights accommodations at Villager Courtyard and Gardens in Lincoln; Daily Continental Breakfast; Exclusive VIP Hospitality Room Daily (Beer, Cocktails, Soft Drinks, Snacks); Continuous shuttle service between hotel and downtown Lincoln; Friday Night HuskerPedia event at the Cornhusker Marriott Hotel; Stadium shuttle service; Pregame HuskerPedia tailgate party at stadium; VA Tech vs NU Game Ticket and all taxes 3 Night LAND ONLY Package* $1,079 pp Single $829 pp Double $769 pp Triple $599 pp Quad $200 per person deposit at sign-up *Prices are subject to change due to changing availability of game tickets. By signing up with deposit, You are guaranteed the price at sign up. You will be contacted when your order is received regarding details of what package you want and names of everyone in your traveling party. Please return this form with your check. If paying by credit card, please complete the following: $200 Per Person Deposit Due ASAP to Guarantee Package Price Final Payment Due July 15, 2006 Make check payable to: CALIFORNIANS FOR NEBRASKA. Send payment to: CFN, P.O. Box 51986 Irvine, CA 92619-1986 CFN Hotline 949-651-9174 Name: Address: City: Credit Card : Master Card Visa Exp Email Postal NU Alum? □ YES Email: Home Phone: Air and Land Package Total at $200 each $ Phone Work Phone: Land Only Pkg. □ NO Number: Preferred method of communication: Please list the name(s) of everyone in your party: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Page 3 ______________________________________ _____________________________________ 2008 Migration CFN Scholarships 2008-2009 Alyson Alvarez of Covina is a second-time recipient of our CFN Scholarship. Her current GPA is 3.1. She has changed her major from Technical Theater to History. Because of her background in theater, she was invited to be part of a teaching assistant program at UNL that she will begin in the fall. She received awards from the Drama Teachers Association and recognition from California Educational Theater Association for excellence in theater. Matthew Gonzalez of Bellflower graduated from high school with a GPA of 4.33. He plans to major in Biological Sciences. He participated in football and varsity track and field and California Scholarship Federation. Awards: College Board’s Nation Hispanic Recognition Program; Stauffer Junior 4.0 Scholar, Golden Bear- Science, Mathematics and Foreign Language; coaches’ awards in football and track; and Most Dedicated in track. He also volunteered in various community services. Carson Allen Coles of El Segundo graduated from El Segundo High School with a GPA of 3.76. He plans to major in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement at UNL. Some of his extracurricular activities that he listed were: Junior Statesman of America (JSA); Interact Club (High School Rotary); Varsity Track and Soccer; student ministry through local church; student writer for school newspaper. His awards include: Junior Class Arch Bearer 2007; Master of Debate 2007 (JSA); Coach’s Award 2008 for Soccer; League finalist in track ’07 and ’08; Principal’s Honor Roll every semester entire high school career. He also participated in community service volunteer work. Mauricio Lang of Rancho Cucamonga graduated with a GPA of 3.83. He plans to major in Physics. His extracurricular activities have been marching band and Academic Decathlon. His awards include District Honor Band and Junior Honor Guard. He has volunteered in a Bell Choir, tutoring and Sierra Service Project. Kelsie Schumaker of Riverside is a second year recipient of our CFN scholarship. Her major is now Civil Engineering and her current GPA is 3.85. She has participated in many activities put on by her dorm (Pound Hall) as well as playing intramural flag football and working her second semester as a waitress at Michel’s Ville Grille.. She was on the Dean’s list for Spring Semester 2008 (Civil Engineering). This summer she plans to work in the materials testing lab for Inland Inspections and Consulting in Riverside to start venturing into the field of Civil Engineering. Jillian Schafer of Burbank will be our first four year scholarship awardee. She is currently majoring in Marketing and Accounting with a GPA of 3.46. Extracurricular activities are Alpha Kappa Psi and LEAD- a leadership development program. Awards are KepnerTregoe Problem Solving and Decision Making Certification, Dean’s List in the College of Business Administration – Fall 2007. She volunteered to tutor an Italian student in English. Page 4 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter Opportunity Drawing You have the opportunity to win football tickets and contribute to a worthy cause at the same time. Two pair (4 tickets total) will be raffled for each Nebraska home game. The proceeds for the opportunity tickets will go toward the Californians for Nebraska College Scholarship Fund. Chances may be purchased in the following increments: 5 Chances for $10 / 10 Chances for $15 / 20 Chances for $20 / 100 Chances for $50 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 Western Michigan, 8/30 San Jose State, 9/6 New Mexico State, 9/13 VA Tech, 9/27 Missouri, 10/4 Baylor, 10/25 Kansas, 11/8 Colorado, 11/28 Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Circl Circle number of tickets Additionally, as a paid CFN member, we occasionally offer additional tickets to home and away Nebraska football games. Please email calhusker@hotmail.com if you are interested in purchasing tickets when you may be traveling back to Nebraska or other Big XII towns. Chances may also be purchased at the CFN website at cal4ne.com The drawings will be held 14 days prior to the game day. Call CFN at 949-651-9174. Winners will be notified via email/phone as well as having their name posted on the CFN website. Send your payment with this form to CFN, PO Box 51986, Irvine, CA 92619-1986 Be sure to include your address and phone number. Consider a separate donation? CALIFORNIANS FOR NEBRASKA SCHOLARSHIP FUND Enclosed is my donation of $ _______________ to help make it possible for a son, daughter, or grandchild of a dues paying member of CFN to attend the University of Nebraska. Name:_____________________________________________________________Email: ___________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ City: _________________________________________________________________ State: ________ Zip: __________ Nominee Tel: Day _____________________________ Eve: ____________________________ Please make your separate contribution check payable to: CFN SCHOLARSHIP FUND (1084 FUND) Mail to: CFN, c/o Jackie Myhre, 2216 E. White Lantern Lane, Orange, CA 92867-1718. To contact Jackie Myhre, email at LNJMYHRE@SBCGLOBAL.NET. Page 5 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter Membership We invite you to join Californians for Nebraska! With your membership, you will be supporting many of the events sponsored by CFN. We sponsor a scholarship program, picnics, annual Founder's Day dinner, the web site, and our newsletters, among many other activities. Membership in Californians for Nebraska will permit involvement in all CFN activities, receipt of the newsletter and announcements. We offer two options for membership. The "Little Red" and the "Big Red" options. The "Little Red" membership is $20 for one year or $35 for two years, and the "Big Red" membership includes membership in the CFN Chapter of the Husker Nation Booster Club and is $30 for one year and $55 for two years. You can apply for membership by several methods. Online, mail, or phone at 949-651-9174. We now accept online payment Master Card, Visa, American Express and Discover, and bank account transfer. All of our transactions are done via secure server to protect your credit card and personal information. It's the quick, convenient way to become a member of Californians for Nebraska. For phone applications, call our Husker Hotline at 1-949-651-9174. Leave a message with all of the necessary information. . For mail applications, please send a check for the correct amount to: Californians for Nebraska P.O. Box 51986 Irvine, CA 92619-1986 Please be sure to include your address, phone number, and email address with your payment. Californians for Nebraska officially became a chapter in the newly created Husker Nation Booster Club by vote of the CFN Board of Directors on June 23, 2007 and CFN members that choose to participate receive the additional benefits that this membership provides. Also by vote of the CFN Board of Directors on June 23, 2007 current members of CFN are automatically enrolled and will be given the option to renew when their current CFN membership expires. 2007 membership for current members will be paid by CFN. Mission Statement: Promote Nebraska Athletics throughout the entire Husker Nation. Support Nebraska’s Traditions, Teamwork and Integrity through fund raising opportunities, athletic competition watch parties, and membership appreciation events Provide scholarship opportunities for Husker StudentAthletes’ success in athletics, academics and life. Benefits of membership include but not limited to the following: • Red Alert E-mails Emails sent to every chapter member’s personal e-mail on the latest Husker Happenings. These emails may also include opportunities to purchase home football game tickets that have been returned from the visiting team. Recruit signing day information Information received before the public release on insight from the Nebraska coaching staff on the Huskers’ signing class. Husker Nation Decal Chapter specific Husker Nation window decal mailed along with personal thank you letter. Game tickets via Priority Points By becoming chapter members of the Husker Nation, our chapter will be obtaining priority points which will help in obtaining new season tickets. The University of Nebraska Athletic Department uses a donor priority point system. Priority points are acquired by our contributions to the Husker Nation. Opportunities will also exist to purchase away football game tickets based on our contribution level. Football Parking Parking permits are awarded on the basis of annual contribution and priority points. • • • • Page 6 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter Send this form to: CFN, PO Box 51986, Irvine, CA 92619-1986, Californians for Nebraska CAL4NE.com Hotline# 949-651-9174 MEMBERSHIP ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CALIFORNIANS FOR NEBRASKA MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Membership permits participation in all CFN activities, receipt of newsletters and announcements. Husker Nation membership has additional benefits and provides support directly to the Athletic Department. “Little Red”- CFN only $20.00 for 1 year “Little Red”- CFN only $35.00 for 2 years New Membership? “Big Red” CFN/Husker Nation -$30.00 for 1 year “Big Red” CFN/Husker Nation -$55.00 for 2 years Membership Renewal? Make check payable to CALIFORNIANS FOR NEBRASKA Send payment to CFN, P.O. Box 51986 Irvine, CA 92619-1986 Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ___________________________________________________________________ State:__________ Zip ______________________ Email Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Telephone (Home): ________________________________________ (Work): ____________________________________________ Nebraska Hometown: ________________________________________ Preferred Communication?: Are you an Alum of the University? Yes email or Postal No – Not required, but recommended to join CFN! Please return this form with your check - we need it for our records. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Membership is also available in the: Nebraska Alumni Association Call 949-651-9174 for details -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Send this form to: CFN, PO Box 51986 Irvine, CA 92619-1986 Californians for Nebraska Page 7 Californians for Nebraska Newsletter Volunteers Needed LOS ANGELES AREA VOLUNTEERS WANTED: ADMISSIONS/ALUMNI RECRUITMENT TEAM The Office of Admissions is seeking alumni volunteers interested in representing the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at college fairs in the greater Los Angeles area. Interested volunteers must share a love for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and enjoy working with young people. Volunteers are asked to attend on two-hour college fair training program/admissions update. Programs will be offered at two different times and locations: Costa Mesa Training Session Monday, July 7th 7:00-9:00 PM The Clubhouse Restaurant at South Coast Plaza (Blue Room) 3333 Briston Street Suite 2802 Costa Mesa CA 92626 714-708-2582 Pasadena Training Session Tuesday, July 8th 7:00-9:00 PM Gordon Beirsch Restaurant (Mezzanine Dining Room) 41 Hugues Alley Pasadena, CA 91103 626-449-0052 College fairs are typically hosted at local high schools during the evening and resemble a "trade show" atmosphere where representatives from colleges and universities staff a table with brochures and other materials for prospective students. All necessary materials will be provided by the University of Nebraska- Lincoln Office of Admissions. This setting provides high school students and their parents the opportunity to learn about a variety of institutions from around the country. All trained volunteers will be notified of upcoming college fair dates when they become available in mid-August. Trained volunteers do not need to make a longterm commitment and are only asked to volunteer for college fairs when their schedule permits and the location is convenient. Approximately 35 evening college fairs will be held in the Los Angeles area during the 2008-2009 academic year. To RSVP for a training program, please contact Kirk Kluver in the Office of Admissions at kkluver2@unl.edu or 402-4724256 and specify which training/update program you plan to attend. Official CFN Watch Sites Danny K's Cafe & Billiards 1096 North Main Street Orange, CA 92667 714-771-9707 CFN Merchandise, Opportunity drawings, 10% PediaCard Discount Hosting: Bob Semm, Jim Quick, Jodie Royse, and Lee and Jackie Myhre. Fat Face Fenner's Fishack 53 Pier Ave. Hermosa Beach, CA 310-379-5550 CFN Merchandise, Opportunity Drawings Hosting: Nikki Markota, Ben Kingston OC Tavern 2369 South El Camino Real San Clemente, CA 92672 949-542-8877 CFN Merchandise, Opportunity Drawings, Hosting: Mike and Patti Zeis The Beer Hunter 34331 Date Palm Drive Cathedral City, CA 92234 (Palm Springs area) 760-770-6337 HOST IS NEEDED TO CONTINUE THIS WATCH SITE, contact the CFN hot line (949) 651-9174 or robertsemm@yahoo.com. Page 8 Max Sports Bar & Grill 18862 Beach Blvd. Huntington Beach, CA 714-962-8316 HOST IS NEEDED TO CONTINUE THIS WATCH SITE, contact the CFN hot line (949) 651-9174 or robertsemm@yahoo.com. The Graduate Restaurant 990 Industrial Way San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (805) 541-0969 HOST IS NEEDED TO CONTINUE THIS WATCH SITE, contact the CFN hot line (949) 651-9174 or robertsemm@yahoo.com. Californians for Nebraska Newsletter