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Food Lion LLC is one of the largest supermarket companies in the United States, with over 1,300 stores. Headquartered in Salisbury, the company is a subsidiary of the Delhaize Group, and serves more than 10 million customers per week and offers more than 28,000 different products in each location.
Thanks go out to Dave Godfredson, Director of Advertising and Promotions, for Food Lion's support as a Silver Level Corporate Member of the Sports Commission. |
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E-Z Parking Silver Level Welcome to Jeff Feemster and Patrick Cannon and their team.
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Welcome New Team Players: Richard Brasser, Parag Patel, and John Wahr | |
| CHARLOTTE REGIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION
Board of Directors
Mike Crum
Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority
Chairman
Sally Ashworth
Visit Lake Norman
Jim Bailey
Red Moon Marketing
Peter Guelli
Bobcats Sports & Entertainment
David Johnston
GYB Entertainment
Johnson & Wales University
Tim Crist
Wachovia Corporation
Tom Donaldson
McGuire Woods LLP
Group
Jim Garges
Mecklenburg Co. Park & Rec.
Vicki Hamilton
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Kym Hougham
Quail Hollow
Championship
Stephen Joyner
Johnson C. Smith Athletics
Ron Kimble
City of Charlotte
Jeannie King
Queens University of Charlotte
Tony Leonard
BDO Seidman
Steve Luquire
Luquire George Andrews
Jim Murphy
Davidson College Athletics
Chuck Price
Bank of America
Dan Rajkowski
Charlotte Knights
Judy Rose
Charlotte 49ers Athletics
Carl Scheer
Charlotte Checkers
Marcus Smith
Speedway Motorsports, Inc.
Henry Thomas
Carolina Panthers
Frank Yoho
Piedmont Natural Gas |
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Greetings!
TO CHARLOTTE SPORTS COMMISSION MEMBERS & FRIENDS:
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Message From Jeff Beaver, Executive Director
Well, we all made it! 2009 proved to be a challenge in so many ways, as we are all very much aware, but thankfully, in spite of the various pitfalls and surprises, the fabric that makes up our Region held together over the past 12 months and is now making every effort to become even stronger. And, as a result, our "sports scene" is the beneficiary of the many partnerships that abound and the willingness to work together that Charlotte and our Region are famous for.
Our professional teams are all thriving, even when the economy wreaks havoc in so many ways, and our schools and colleges are showing signs of growth and success with their athletic programs. In 2010, we are continuing our efforts to bring Division-1 football to the campus at UNC Charlotte...we now have a firm date for the Grand Opening of the NASCAR Hall of Fame...we are playing host to the Southern Conference Men's and Women's basketball tournaments...the USGA has awarded the 2010 Women's Amateur Golf Championship to the Queen City...and last, but certainly not least, we are hosting the ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium in December. These are all "new" events for our Region, joining an already full slate of games, tournaments and Championships that are on tap.
Yes, the same challenges still exist, but we have learned that Charlotte's "can-do spirit" has overcome many obstacles in the past and will surely do so again. So get out and attend the events of your choice...offer your services as a volunteer...pull for your favorite team...help out however you choose. We have proven over the years that team-work makes things happen around here, and 2010 will be no exception...and remember, we're talking about fun and games for everyone. Enjoy! |
The 11th Annual Fight Night for Kids will take place on Thursday, January 28th in the Ballroom of the Convention Center. This year's event will feature a Golden Ticket raffle where the winning ticket receives 2 season tickets to the Panthers, Checkers, Knights and Eagles for their 2010 seasons. Also, the winner will receive 2 tickets to the ACC Football Championship, the Meineke Car Care Bowl, grounds and clubhouse passes for the week to the Quail Hollow Championship, the 3 NASCAR races as well as the Pit Crew Challenge and 2 Inner Circle tickets to see the Bobcats play the Lakers during the 2010-11 season with access to the Backcourt Lounge. Tickets cost $100 each and can be purchased by calling Caroline Smith 704.688.8520 or visiting www.charlottesports.org/golden-ticket.asp. Contact Jeff Beaver if you are interested in a table for the evening, jbeaver@charlottesports.org.
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High School Football Team Of The Year
For the past 12 years, the Sports Commission has honored an area prep football team as the region's High School Football Team of the Year. The Sports Commission takes great pride in bestowing the award and it is presented to the area team that best exemplifies the outstanding characteristics of hard work, dedication, perseverance and sportsmanship. Area media personalities and CRSC staff vote to decide each year's winner.
The 2009 recipient of the trophy was Butler High School. The Bulldogs defeated state powers Independence (twice), Richmond and Jack Britt on their way to a perfect 15-0 season and their first state football championship in school history. Head Coach Mike Newsome received the trophy live on WBTV's Football Friday Night on December 4, 2009, presented by CRSC's Mike Mistler and Caroline Smith.
Other 2009 nominees were Charlotte Latin, Concord First Assembly, Monroe and West Rowan. Previous winners of the award are A.L. Brown-Kannapolis ('97), Vance ('98), Butler ('99), Independence ('00, '02, '05, '06), Piedmont ('01), Charlotte Latin ('03), Charlotte Catholic ('04), Mt. Pleasant ('07), and South Pointe-Rock Hill ('08). |
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Noteworthy... 
The 2nd Annual Hog Jog presented by NARI was voted the Most Improved Race of 2009. The Charlotte Observer's Theoden Janes, who is the Entertainment Editor and host of Run, Theoden, Run blog, surveyed 63 local runners to make the determination. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 11th for the 3rd annual race.
Save The Date...
Friday, June 11th is the date for the 5th annual River Roar Corporate Challenge at the US National Whitewater Center. Participants will once again be challenged by the rapids as they compete against the clock to score the fastest time. Contact Chris Clouden for pricing and sponsorship opportunities, 704-688-8531 or
cclouden@charlottesports.org.
Save The Date...
State Games of North Carolina will be hosted in Charlotte again in June 2010! Mark your calendars to prepare and compete! For more information, visit www.ncsports.org!
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Follow, Join, and Connect!
The Charlotte Regional Sports Commission has gone social! Network with us online through Twitter (CLTsports), Facebook, and LinkedIn. We hope to keep you more up-to-date with information about the Charlotte sports marketplace and our own CRSC initiatives!
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The Dr. Pepper ACC Football Championship is coming to Charlotte in 2010 & 2011!
The 2010 and 2011 Dr Pepper ACC Football Championship games will be hosted in the Queen City with games being played in beautiful Bank of America Stadium, home of the NFL's Carolina Panthers. If you are interested in signing up for our presale ticket event, please go to www.accfootballchampionship.com.
For anyone interested in volunteering their time for the ACC Football Championship Weekend, becoming part of the many committees or helping sell tickets to the ACC Championship game to be played in Charlotte please contact us! | |
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