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SPIRIT Volunteer Newsletter

november 2018

News and notes BAC KG RO UN D C H E C K

The 2018-19 Fiesta Bowl season is finally here! In order to take part in the events this year, ALL volunteers are required to complete a background check and waiver each year (even if you have completed one in previous years, you still must complete a new one each year). We encourage you to go online as soon as possible, as you will not be allowed to volunteer until these items are complete. Click here to get started!

KABOOM! PL AYGROUND BUILD

Join Fiesta Bowl Charities and build a playground in just six hours! On December 1, Fiesta Bowl Charities will build a custom playground for hundreds of Arizona youth at the Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped.

Volunteers will construct, paint, build, and once we’re done, celebrate the new playground. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up here!

ST. M A RY’S F O O D B A N K ALLIANCE TURKEY DISTRIBUTION Join us at the St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance as we distribute turkeys to those who need it on November 20th from 7:00 AM until 10:00 AM. The St. Mary’s Food Bank has helped provide food for thousands of families in need and you can be a part of that before Thanksgiving. Click here to get started!

SIGN UP H ERE !

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upcoming events NOVEMBER ST. MARY’S FOOD BANK ALLIANCE TURKEY DISTRIBUTION November 20, 2018 St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance

JANUARY APS FIESTA BOWL STADIUM CLUB Tuesday, January 1, 2019 State Farm Stadium

FANFEST

DECEMBER KABOOM! PLAYGROUND BUILD Saturday, December 1, 2018 Arizona Recreation Center for the Handicapped

Tuesday, January 1, 2019 State Farm Stadium

48TH ANNUAL PLAYSTATION® FIESTA BOWL Tuesday, January 1, 2019 State Farm Stadium

OASIS

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Chase Field

30TH ANNUAL CHEEZ-IT® BOWL

Wednesday, December 26, 2018 Chase Field

DESERT FINANCIAL FIESTA BOWL PARADE, PRESENTED BY CHEEZ-IT®

Saturday, December 29, 2018 Central Phoenix

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fiesta bowl spotlight V O L U N T E E R S P O T L I G H T: DEN IS E J O NE S

STAFF SPOTL IGH T: 2018-19 FIE STA BOWL INT ERNS

First Year as a Volunteer: 2018 Positions Held at the Fiesta Bowl: Greens Assistant for the Par 3 Challenge.

Most Memorable Moment: To date, watching a golfer almost win a car...only 11-3/4 inches short! Wow! What a shot!

I expect lots of memorable moments to come.

Favorite Job: Greens Assistant. I look forward to other new, fun jobs.

Why do you volunteer for the Fiesta Bowl?

The Fiesta Bowl Charities generously donated to the non-profit for which I work, The Centers for Habilitation (TCH). I wanted to give back to the Fiesta Bowl for its kindness. Through this volunteer opportunity I met wonderful staff and Fiesta Bowl and Wells Fargo volunteers. I look forward to many future fun activities with the Fiesta Bowl.

BRANDON METEVIER Staff Member Since: August 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Community Relations Intern

Intern Year: 2014-15

Responsibilities: Assist with charitable giving (Including Wishes for Teachers and Donation Request), Spirit appearances, Spirit’s Birthday Party, as well as the 50/50 Raffle during both bowl games.

Department: Ticket Operations

Hometown: Kittery, Maine

WHERE ARE THEY NOW? MELISSA ASCHER

Where Is She Now: Melissa is working as the Assistant Box Office Manager for the San Diego Padres since 2016.

Alma Mater: Curry College Favorite College Football Game: Last season’s Fiesta Bowl as it was my first ever bowl game to watch in-person Favorite Song: Wagon Wheel - Darius Rucker

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fiesta bowl spotlight STA F F SP O T L I G H T: 2 0 1 8 -1 9 F IE S TA B O W L I N T E RNS ROSS PARKER Staff Member Since: September 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Corporate Sponsorships Intern Responsibilities: Assist in partnership activation and support. Handle hotel partners of both bowl games.

Hometown: Galt, California Alma Mater: Oregon State University Favorite College Football Game: 2016 Oregon State vs Oregon. Beat the Ducks for the first time in 8 years and then stormed the field in the rain.

Favorite Song: Somebody to Love - Queen

NIKKI ADAMS Staff Member Since: October 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Team Services & Event Operations Intern Responsibilities: Assisting with team operations and hospitality for those involved in both bowl games, the planning and execution of the bowl Kickoff Dinners, team site visits, game week events for all four participating institutions, and the 2019 Aerospace Challenge.

Hometown: Roseville, Minnesota Alma Mater: University of Kansas Favorite College Football Game: November 2016 Kansas beat Texas for the first time since 1938.

Favorite Song: Best Part - H.E.R. ft. Daniel Caesar

KYLE GLASER

PAIGE MUELLER

Staff Member Since: September 2018

Staff Member Since: September 2018

Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Game and Event Operations Intern

Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Game and Event Operations Intern

Responsibilities: Cheez-ItÂŽ Bowl & PlayStation Fiesta Bowl Game Operations

Responsibilities: Par 3 Challenge, and both bowl game pre-parties.

Hometown: Circle Pines, Minnesota

Hometown: Chandler, Arizona

Alma Mater: University of Minnesota, Morris

Alma Mater: Northern Arizona University

Favorite College Football Game: Minnesota beating then #2 Penn State 24-21 in 1999.

Favorite College Football Game: Any apple cup match-up (go cougs!)

Favorite Song: Mr. Brightside - The Killers

Favorite Song: Karma by Alma

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fiesta bowl spotlight STA F F SP O T L I G H T: 2 0 1 8 -1 9 F IE S TA B O W L I N T E RNS OMAR SOUSSI Staff Member Since: August 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Communications Intern Responsibilities: Write newsletters (including this one!), articles, press releases and other media content.

Create social media content, work on the parade script, work with the media and more.

Hometown: Orange County, California Alma Mater: Arizona State University Favorite College Football Game: Clemson beating Alabama in the 2017 National Championship Game.

Favorite Song: 3005 - Childish Gambino

ASHLEY SUMMERSET Staff Member Since: September 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Game and Event Operations Intern Responsibilities: Parade, Band and Cheer Liaison, practice facilities, credentials and assisting Game Operations.

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona Alma Mater: University of Arizona Favorite College Football Game: As an Arizona fan, any time we beat ASU. As a college football fan the 2006 Rose Bowl Favorite Song: God is a Woman - Ariana Grande BENJAMIN HALLMAN Staff Member Since: September 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Events and Volunteer Services Intern Responsibilities: Volunteer Services, Team Hospitality, Guest Services Hometown: Westford, Vermont Alma Mater: Ithaca College Favorite College Football Game: Cortaca Jug (Ithaca College vs. SUNY Cortland) Favorite Song: Break Down - Jack Johnson

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fiesta bowl spotlight CH A RITY S P O T L I G H T: F R A N C ISC AN RENEWAL C E NTE R

For nearly 70 years, the Franciscan Renewal Center has been renewing lives to those who need it, regardless of race, religion or wealth. They do this through the many programs they offer like legal or spiritual counseling, support groups, and their retreats that help people deal with grief, whether it be the loss of a child or a veteran returning from war dealing with the mental and moral scars from it. The Franciscan Renewal Center doesn’t reject anyone due to a lack of funds or if they aren’t of the same religion, the sign in the front of their building speaks for them: “All are Welcome.” To help fund their programs and their facilities, Fiesta Bowl Charities gave Franciscan Renewal Center a grant during the 2018-19 grant cycle. Click here to read more.

TH A N K YO U T O O U R H O T E L PARTNE RS

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