Booster Club Meeting (1/5/17) and Photos

Please plan to attend the next Nordic Booster Club meeting on Thursday, January 5, 2017.  Agenda to be determined, but will include banquet meal options, whether to compensate a volunteer coach, and a financial update.

Nordic Booster Club Meeting - 1/5/2017, 6:30-7:30pm, Room D151

Photos from the last race have been uploaded to the Crandall OneDrive.  Please find the permanent link on the blogsite (web version). Or bookmark this link Crandall (OneDrive) Photos 2016-2017.

Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction Update

Volunteers Needed - contact Kate Crandall (crandall10537@msn.com).
See volunteer schedule HERE for volunteer opportunities.

Silent Auction Items Needed - contact Colleen Sparke (colleen.sparke@gmail.com).
Silent Auction Donation Basket Ideas HERE.
List of items in the Silent Auction HERE.

Reminder, this fundraiser is our most important fundraiser of the year and YOU make it happen.
We ask each skier family to bring a homemade dessert and provide something for the silent auction.
Sunday, December 11th, 5:00-7:00pm.
Servant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin.
$10 per person.
Volunteer shifts start at 3:30pm...see volunteer schedule.

Anyone who can't participate in this fundraiser, either as a skier family or as a guest, and want to support the team financially, a cash donation is a great option because we are a 501(c)(3) organization.  Details on how to make a cash donation HERE.

Finally, as a reminder, all documents linked in posts are semi-permanent links in the blog site "web version", not "mobile version"...see bottom of page to switch versions if viewed on a smart phone.

Volunteers Needed for the Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction

Volunteers are needed for the Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction on Sunday, December 11th. Please see the volunteer schedule on the blog site for shifts needing to be filled.  A direct link to the schedule is HERE.

Who can volunteer?  All skiers and parents/guardians.  Everyone is encouraged to volunteer to help set up, serve and clean up afterwards.
2 shifts, 3:30-6pm, 6-8:30pm
Contact Kate Crandall to volunteer (crandall10537@msn.com)

The Pasta Dinner and Silent Auction is our most important fundraiser of the year, plus it is a celebration of the Champlin Park Nordic Ski Team!  Revenue generated helps purchase expensive wax supplies and other costs not funded by the school district.

Where - Servant of Christ Lutheran Church in Champlin
When - Sunday, December 11th, 5-7pm is the event
Dinner price is $10 per person...people can pay at the event or purchase a ticket from a skier.

Cub Bagging Volunteers Needed

Our first fund raiser is tomorrow (11/23).  Cub Bagging at the Champlin  Cub.  We need more high school students to volunteer for the 3rd shift (3:30-6:00pm).

What to wear
Last year's Champlin Park Nordic T-shirt (or anything Champlin Park, i.e. school colors)
Shoes - opened toed footwear is not allowed

Need 12 students per shift
Contact Craig if you can volunteer
crandallcraig@msn.com, 763.360.8912 (text/call)
	Shift 1	Shift 2	Shift 3
	10:30am-1:00pm	1:00pm-3:30pm	3:30pm-6:00pm
High School Students
1	Vada S.	Ian I.	Annie M.
2	Emma S.	Drew C.	Sarina L.
3	Diana G.	*Luke C.	Andrew S.
4	Amber O.	Peter S.	Jenny O.
5	*Sydney C.	Mark S.	Katheryn O.
6	Tim U.	Owen E.	*Sydney C.
7	Audrey W.	Jack F.	*Luke C.
8	Arik S.	Griffin S.	Jessie W.
9	Zoey A.	Avery J.	Michael U.
10	Cassie A.	Sam R.
11	Connor J.	Melanie S.
12	Matt O.	Ashley N.
extra		Cole L.
* - volunteering for 2 shifts. AWESOME!
Parents
	Lani S.	Forrest S.	Dan O.
	Craig C.	Colleen S.	Kate C.

Team T-Shirt Order Due Now (11/16)

TEAM T-SHIRT ORDER IS DUE NOW (11/16).  Please email Craig (crandallcraig@msn.com) if you want to purchase a team t-shirt...indicate your size and quantity. Cost is $10 each.

Undecided? Need Information about the CPHS Nordic Program?

If you are still undecided about participating in the Nordic program, the following videos might be helpful in understanding what the experience will be like.

Good video that represents the team's practice and ski trip to Maplelag can be found HERE.

Video showing racing highlights from last year found HERE...sorry it is so long and focuses on the varsity kids...boys were conference camps and both teams competed at STATE!  The video does have good footage of beginner skiers from the JV conference race.

Other videos can be found on the blogsite in the "Videos of the Team" section.

Finally, materials from the 11/3 information meeting can be found below.  If you haven't yet, please complete the "Booster Club Registration Worksheet" and email it to Craig by Wednesday, November 16th to order your team t-shirts (cost $10 each).

Booster Club Registration Worksheet

11-3-2016 Nordic Meeting Handout

11-3-2016 Nordic Meeting Presentation

Please contact the coaches and Booster Club officers if you have questions.  Contact information can be found in the handout and presentation.

Informational Meeting for Skiers and Parents - Thursday, November 3rd

The informational meeting for the 2016-2017 Nordic season will be:

Thursday, November 3, 2016
7:00-8:30pm
Room D151 and D152

Anyone interested in learning about the Champlin Park Nordic ski program is encouraged to attend.  The program is for 6th-12th graders.

If you can't make the meeting, the PowerPoint presentation and meeting materials will be linked on the blogsite.

Nordic Booster Club Meeting 10/25/2016

Our first meeting for the 2016 Fiscal Year is Tuesday, October 25th.
6:30 - 7:30pm
CPHS Room D151

CPHS Nordic Booster Club Annual Meeting, Tuesday March 8th

Next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th.  This is the annual meeting where we approve next year's budget and elect officers for next year.  Please plan to attend and help determine our budget and officers.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016
7:30pm - 8:30pm CORRECTION 6:30PM - 7:30PM
Room D151

Banquet RSVP Due Now (2-13-2016) - Verify Your RSVP

Please verify your RSVP count by reviewing the RSVP list HERE.
Your RSVP should include your skier and any other individuals.
Notify Craig Crandall of any errors by February 14th.
If you and your skier wish to attend the banquet dinner and are not listed on the list, please contact Craig ASAP. Cost is $15 per person.
Craig's contact information is crandallcraig@msn.com, 763.360.8912 (cell/text)

Awards Banquet is Tuesday, February 23rd - RSVP via Payment By February 13th

Cost is $15 per person. Please write your check payable to “CPHS Nordic” and mail to Craig Crandall.  Craig MUST receive your payment BEFORE February 13^th.  Call Craig (763.360.8912) if you are concerned about your timely payment.  Craig’s mailing address is:

Craig Crandall

10537 Hidden Oaks Lane North

Champlin, MN 55316

Where:  The banquet will be held at Edinburgh USA Golf Course, Brooklyn Park.

When:  Tuesday, February 23rd…our Social Hour begins at 5:30pm, Dinner served at 6pm and the program will start about 7pm.

Menu:  Same gourmet buffet menu as last year…

Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Garden Salad

Green Beans Almondine

Steamed Red Bliss Potatoes with Parsley and Butter

Herb Roasted Chicken

Maple Glazed Pork Loin

Freshly Brewed Colombian Coffee Service

Milk (by request…ask a server)

Lemonade

Freshly Baked Sourdough Bread with Sweet Butter

Sheet Cake

Please let me know if you have any questions,

Craig Crandall, Treasurer

Champlin Park High School Nordic Booster Club

763.360.8912

Reminder - We have Team Race Hats and Buffs For Sale

Reminder - We have team race hats and buffs for sale.  Prices are:

Team Race Hats - $17
Team Thick Buff - $17
Team Thin Buff - $10
Team Jacket - $85
One Team Headband (please call Craig) - $17

The buff is what the manufacturer calls a "throat coat".

Please complete an order form to purchase...form is HERE and also a permanent link on the blog site.

Pasta Party Sunday January 24th at the Schellers at 6 PM

Pasta party at the Scheller's
Sunday, January 24th at 6 PM
6312 113th Place North, Champlin

Note the party was originally scheduled at the Crandall's and has been changed to the Scheller's...sorry for any confusion.

CPHS Nordic 2015-2016 - OneDrive Photos

Click on this link to see this season's photos taken by Kate and Craig Crandall.

https://onedrive.live.com/?authkey=%21AF4mdV656ZzrVFs&id=99D4D0E61D2F7AB0%214982&cid=99D4D0E61D2F7AB0

Craig A . Crandall, CPA, CVA

sent by smartphone

Pasta Feed at Schellers Today, Monday January 18th 6PM

Pasta Feed at the Schellers
Monday January 18th at 6PM
6312 113th Place North, Champlin

Friday January 15th Pasta Party

The pre-ABC Relays pasta party is hosted by Cris and Sheryl Miller, on Friday, January 15th.  See the Team Pasta Party Host Schedule HERE for location and contact information.

1/15/2016 3pm update...ABC Relays have been cancelled due to the forecasted cold temps.  Pasta party is still on for tonight after practice and starts at 6PM.  Address is:

Cris and Sheryl Miller
10412 Hidden Oaks Ln. N., Champlin
763.486.5351 - Cris

Food Donations Needed for ABC Relays (1/16)

Food donations are needed for this Saturday (January 16th) at the ABC Relays.  It will be cold and the kids will need your support to stay warm and ski well.  Please consider how you can help and get involved...link to where we need help with food is HERE and is updated regularly.  Contact person is Colleen Sparke and her email address is on the document linked.

Wednesday January 13th Pasta Party

What:  Pasta Party

Where:  Janostin’s  8314 – 116^th Ave N. Champlin

When:  Wednesday, January 13^th   Immediately following practice

Who:  Champlin Park Cross Country Ski Team

Please come after practice to enjoy a pasta meal!

Questions call   612-616-0397

Booster Club Meeting Tuesday January 12th at 6:30 pm in Room D151

Tentative Agenda:

Menu Options for Awards Banquet (banquet is February 23rd)
Meet Food Donations - We need help supporting the remaining race schedule
Financial Update
Equipment Needs
New Uniforms

Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12th at 6:30pm in Room D151 at the high school.