The Buzz | November 2017

THE BUZZ NOVEMBER 2017

NEWS AND NOTES WISHES FOR TEACHERS WISH GRANTING Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers wish granting has begun! A record 4,204 applications were submitted from over 110 cities across Arizona. Fiesta Bowl Charities and members from the Arizona and college football community will be granting wishes throughout the month of November. Watch as ESPN’s Mike Golic and the Arizona Teacher of the Year have already selected some worthy teachers.

Updates daily on WishesforTeachers.org.

CHECK PRESENTATION SCHEDULE We invite all Board members and Yellow Jackets to attend the following check presentation to support Fiesta Bowl Charities and the record $2.5 million in charitable giving this season!

ST. MARY’S FOODBANK ALLIANCE $25,000 donation from Fiesta Bowl Charities for the St. Mary’s backpack program WHEN: Tuesday, November 21st from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

The check presentation will be at 7:45 a.m.

Volunteering to distribute Thanksgiving food to those in need will be from 8 – 10 a.m.

WHERE: St. Mary’s Foodbank Alliance You will park at Grand Canyon University (3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ 85017) and be shuttled to St. Mary’s Foodbank Alliance due to the limited parking during the Thanksgiving Distribution If you plan on attending, please email Kelly Schindler at kschindler@fiestabowl.org

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NEWS AND NOTES SHORT AND TWEET Help share Fiesta Bowl news with your network by posting below to your social channels! #FiestaBowlCharities Wishes for Teachers wish granting has begun! The first wish was granted by the 2018 Arizona Teacher of the Year, Josh Meibos. Head to wishesforteachers.org daily for a list of updated recipients!

Get your tickets to the @PlayStation #FiestaBowl now! Who’s coming to Arizona? https://fiestabowl.org/whos-coming-arizona/ Make a difference in the community by sending a vet, kid or teacher to the #CactusBowl!

Packages are NOW on sale. To learn more visit: https://fiestabowl.org/partnerships/ fundraising-donation-programs/.

VIP HOSTING

ALL OUT BLITZ

Become a PlayStation Fiesta Bowl or Cactus Bowl host and show our special guests why we are known for world-class hospitality!

For each game, 50 hosts are needed and each Fiesta Bowl host will be responsible for providing their guests with dinner on December 28.

All Yellow Jackets and staff members have been tasked to help sell the Community Champions ticket package.

By each person utilizing their respective networks, we hope to sell 1,700 SendA-Vet, Send-A-Teacher and Send-A-Kid tickets to the Cactus Bowl. For more information, click HERE.

If interested, please contact Collin Mattoon at cmattoon@fiestabowl.org

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FIESTA BOWL CHARITIES C H A RITY S P O T L IG HT Ryan House Ryan House is a 2017 Fiesta Bowl Charities grant recipient, receiving $25,000 for the “Story of Me” project. The organization prides itself on five pillars: care, people, compassion, dignity and peace for both children and families.

The Ryan House delivers multiple adaptive on-site care for children who face life-limiting or terminal illness. Parents are able to check in their child for up to 28 days every year in order for them to receive respite care, pediatric palliative care and life-enhancing therapeutic care. Fiesta Bowl staff members and Yellow Jackets will hold an official check presentation at the Ryan House on Thursday, December 7th at 11:30 a.m. Learn more about Ryan House HERE. If you plan on attending this check presentation, please email kschindler@fiestabowl.org!

VO L UN T E E R O P P O RT UNI TI ES KaBOOM! Playground Build

Please join us on Saturday, November 18, for an amazing day and volunteer to build a new playground for kids at the Salvation Army Kroc Center! This is a great opportunity to get outside, meet fellow Fiesta Bowl volunteers and give back to the community. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

DATE: Saturday, November 18, 2017 TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

LOCATION: The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center – 1375 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 *Wear Fiesta Bowl Charities t-shirt AND/OR Yellow Jacket. Dress Warm!

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NEWS AND NOTES PA RTNERSHIP SPOTLIGHT

SALES UPDATE 45,795 TICKETS SOLD TO DATE

22,266 TICKETS SOLD TO DATE

FU N DRA ISING U P D AT E : $2. 5 MIL L ION OF TH E $2.9 MIL L ION GOAL

With the current fundraising number at $2.5 million, it’s time to make a final push to reach $2.9 million by December 2!

The Fiesta Bowl has an anonymous hotline to report any ethics or compliance issues. Employees and volunteers are encouraged to call the hotline if they observe behavior they feel is inappropriate.

Lighthouse Services: 877.472.2110

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UPCOMING EVENTS November Committee Meeting Wednesday, November 15 | 5:45 p.m. | Fairmont Princess | RSVP HERE.

KaBOOM!Playground Build November 18 | 8:30 a.m. | Salvation Army Kroc Center Please visit our website to volunteer today!

December Committee Meeting Wednesday, December 13 | 5:45 p.m. | Scottsdale Plaza Resort

The 29th Annual Cactus Bowl Tuesday, December 26 | 7:00 p.m. Kickoff | Chase Field

National Bank of Arizona Fiesta Bowl Parade Saturday, December 30 | 9:00 a.m. | Central Phoenix

The 47th Annual PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Saturday, December 30 | 2:00 p.m. Kickoff | University of Phoenix Stadium

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Y E LLOW J AC K E T S P OTL IG HT: JO E H O URIG A N Number of Years with the Fiesta Bowl: Seven Positions Held at the Fiesta Bowl: Chairman of Player Hospitality – Scottsdale Plaza, Assistant Chair for the NBAZ Fiesta Bowl Parade, Game Operations Instant Replay / Referees, VIP Hosting, National Anthem Flag, Host for the Challenger the Bald Eagle.

Favorite Game: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State (2016) Most Memorable Moment: Being able to hold the flag during the National Anthem of the Notre Dame vs. Ohio State game in 2016, with youth I have mentored from New Pathways for Youth.

Favorite Job: VIP Hosting Fun Fact: My first time ever in Arizona was to attend the 2006 Notre Dame vs. Ohio State game Why do you volunteer for the Fiesta Bowl: I love the committee, the volunteers and community. Being a part of an organization that contributes in a big way to the local community, while getting up-close insight into the best college football in the country is an incredible honor. I can only hope the bowl and community get as much out of me volunteering as I have received in being a yellow jacket.

B OA R D M E M BE R S P O TL IG H T: DENISE SEO MIN

First Year on Board: 2016-17 Favorite Fiesta Bowl Game: January 3, 2003 – THE Ohio State University Buckeyes defeated the Miami Hurricanes, 31-24, in double overtime Most Memorable Moment: It’s really a collection of moments – comprised of the many incredible staff, committee members and volunteers whom I have met and worked with, and who have truly become family.

Favorite Job: Serving as Moderator for all Fiesta Bowl/Cactus Bowl Game Week Press Conferences Interesting Fact: While living in Houston, Texas, in the mid-90s, I served as a spotter in the NBC broadcast booth for all Houston Oilers telecasts.

STAF F SP O T L I GH T: EM ILY H O L D EN Staff Member Since: August 2017 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Director of Game & Event Operations Responsibilities: Oversee game and ESPN operations as well as security and team site visits. In addition, assists with team services and spring summit.

Alma Mater: Arizona State University Favorite College Football Game: Working the Missouri vs Oklahoma game in 2010 – We hosted ESPN College Gameday and the Tigers beat the No. 1 ranked Sooners.

Also every game where ASU beats UofA – Go Devils!

Contact Info: eholden@fiestabowl.org

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