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Monthly Newsletter for the New Milford Bulls Pop Warner youth Football and Cheer.TRANSCRIPT
A NEW
BEGINNING
BULLETINMAY 2012
MEMBERSHIPMEETINGJPS Library7:30 pm
May 14
BOARD MEETINGSNIS Library7 pm
May 15
BOWLING FOR BULLSLore’s Lanes5pm–7 pm
May 19
CHEER UNIFORMFITTINGCSA12 pm –4 pm
June 3
CHEER UNIFORMFITTINGJPS CAFETERIA6:30 pm –9 pm
June 7
ALUMNI REUNION & FAMILY DAYBulls Field1 pm –4 pm
June 9
M O N T H LY U P D A T E F O R T H E N E W M I L F O R D B U L L S Y O U T H F O O T B A L L A N D C H E E R
Dear Parents,
I would like to start off by thanking everyone forcoming out to our registrations for this year andwith over 160 players already signed up, ourpace is far ahead of registrations from previous
years. If you were notable to make it to oneof the registrationdates you can stillregister by mail, butplease hurry as someof our team rosters arestarting to fill up. Wehave a number ofexciting things comingup in May and June,Bowling with the Bullsfundraiser on May 19th
at Lore's Lanes and our first alumni day at Bullsfield on June 9th. Alumni day will be
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a new tradition for the Bulls where we honorthose who have contributed to the organization's42-year legacy. Our alumni group is working withthe board to fill in the final details, but this dayshould be fun for everyone and of course all Bullspast and present are invited to this celebration.Connecting with our alumni members is a keypart of our efforts to involve the community inour program and reinforces the message of"Once a Bull always a Bull". As always if you haveany questions or concerns about the Bulls pleasefeel free to contact me at [email protected].
Go Bulls,Chris SarkoPresident
STAYINGCONNECTED...As a cheerleader or football player, it'simportant to stay connected...a quarterbackconnects with his receiver, a flyer connects withher base, but as a team member, a parent, a fan,it is important to stay connected with what'sgoing on...
With the increased use of iPhones, BBs and othermobile devices, along with email, Internet andsocial media, information can be readilyavailable at your fingertips if you know where tolook. Here are some connections that will comein handy throughout the year, from contact info,to meetings, to forms and documents, to eventsand fundraisers, to game times and locations tochatting with friends, sharing pictures andshowing your support:
New Milford Bulls Official Websitewww.newmilfordbulls.com
Board Contact Listhttp://www.eteamz.com/newmilfordbulls1/news/index.cfm?cat=779482
FACEBOOKNew Milford Bulls (official page)http://www.facebook.com/groups/61259562081/
New Milford Bulls Allumni (Allumni page)http://www.facebook.com/groups/306313256073458/
W Love New Milford Bulls Football and Cheer!! (fan page)http://www.facebook.com/groups/iluvnewmilfordbulls/
And yes, you can even tweet #NMBulls and Iwill pick it up!!!
Kristina MartinelliWebmaster
F YOU WERE NOTABLE TO MAKE IT TO ONE OF THEREGISTRATIONDATES YOU CANSTILL REGISTER BYMAIL, BUT PLEASEHURRY AS SOME OFOUR TEAM ROSTERSARE STARTING TOFILL UP.
Volunteer OpportunityDo you want to become moreinvolved with the New MilfordBulls Program but don't knowwhere to start? The Snack Shack islooking for a full time volunteer to be part of acommittee to help run it. The commitment isapproximately 4 hours per week mostly on gamedays or during practice but also maybe an houror two during the week if you are available. What we need: help grilling; help greeting andsupervising volunteers as needed, help meetingorders, help doing the inventory...
What you get: you get to influence the kind ofitems we order for the snack bar, you get thesatisfaction of helping the program and makingsure that we have food and beverages availablefor everyone who comes to the field, you getsomething to do to keep you busy when you haveto be at the field anyway and you get anenclosed, climate controlled place to come tooduring those hot or rainy days during the season.If you are interested, please contact the snackbar manager: Eileen Gillis at 646-675-7591 or sendan email to [email protected].
BULLSEYE IS HERE!!MEET HIM AT BOWLING FOR BULLS ON 5/19
FOOTBALL
Hello Bulls!!
It's count down time to another great season with the bulls. To keep every oneupdated we will be making calls to the head coaches to start the interviews. Weexpect to have head coaches picked by the end of May. I hope every one enjoyedthere spring vacation I know I did. Also for those of you planing vacations August 1stis our first practice and it falls on a Wednesday so we will be practicing Wesnesday,Thursday, and Friday the first week. Again, I can't wait for the season to start and ifyou have any questions always feel free to contact me.
Thank you, Your Football Commissioner Jason [email protected] or 203.704.1707 BULLS ALUMNI
REUNION ANDFAMILY DAYCelebrate 42 years of
History, Tradition and Pride
SATURDAY JUNE 9BULLS FIELD
1 PM – 4 PMBulls history display,
food, games and family funRAIN DATE JUNE 10, 2012
CALLING ALL PAST,PRESENT AND FUTURE
BULL FAMILIES
NM BULLS ALUMNI GEAROrders will be taken from 4/30/2012 -5/16/2012
To get an order form please contactRosemarie at [email protected] go to one of our facebook pages.
Once the gear is in I will schedule a merchandise pickup at Bulls field
Please note for out of state or out of the area folks: in youremail specify if items will need to be shipped to you and if itwill be shipped in state or out of state, so shipping may beincluded in your payment.
All proceeds will go to support the NMBulls football and cheer organization!!
REGISTRATION IS STILL OPENWe recently completed our last in-person registration for our 2012 season and withover 160 players it looks to be another great year for the Bulls program. If you are interested in registering your child please print out either the football or cheer registration forms found under the forms tab on our website, www.newmilfordbulls.com.Mail the completed forms with your $250 registration check to New Milford Bulls P.O.Box 403 New Milford, CT 06776. If you have any registration questions please feel freeto contact either Jason Tuz (Football) or Mindi Sarko (Cheer).
We will have registeration packets and accepting registrations at all of our May andJune Bulls events. Please note: there will be a $25 late fee for all registrations receicedafter June 9th.
CHEERHappy May Everyone!! Cheer starts in less than 90 days!!!
Registration continues to be amazing and I feel so blessed to be the commissionerof this program. We should have team placements by the end of May and cheeruniform fitting is scheduled for Sunday, June 3rd at CSA and Thursday, June 7th atJPS. All cheerleaders must attend one of these dates to be fitted for their uniforms,sneakers and practice gear.
We are planning to have some cheer clinics in July at the field and I will keep youupdated with dates and times. This is a great opportunity for cheerleader both newand returning to sharpen their skills. I am also hoping to have some indoor tumbleclinics based on need, please email me if you are interested.
I wanted to wish GOOD LUCK to all of our cheerleaders competing at Hershey Parkon May 12. Many of our girls participate in half year all-star programs during thewinter and I couldn’t be more proud of every one of them!
Mindi SarkoCheer [email protected] or 860.210.1536
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BOWLINGFOR THE
Here's something right up your "Alley"Saturday May 19th we will be hosting A Bowling for Bulls NightFundraiser. 5- 7 pm Lores Lane, New Milford. $20 per person includes Glow bowling, Shoe rentals, pizza, drink, and door prizes.
If you can't beat them, join them...Drop off or stay! There's not a moment to spare, so come hang with the Bulls and let's bowl!!!
If you would like to help with this event or any other please email meat [email protected] (Nikki)
Happy Spring Bulls Families!With winter behind us, we are thatmuch closer to our 2012 football andcheer season! There are many factorsthat contribute to the Bulls' success.One thing that makes a big impact onour organization is the support fromour community. As corporate sponsorcoordinator, I reach out to thecommunity for financial contributions.I would like to take this time to askthe Bulls families for your help. Ifyou know any friends or family that arebusiness owners (or yourself) and thatmay be interested in becoming asupporter of the Bulls with a taxdeductible donation, please foward metheir contact information. Thank you!!!!GO BULLS!!!!!
~Theresa D'AmbrosioCorporate Sponsor Coordinator
CORPORATESPONSOR
Cheerleading: Yes, it is a sport!Meghan Cognato is a graduating senior at New Milford HS and will attendingWCSU in the fall studying elementary education. She started in 2004 as a Jr. Pee Wee Bulls Cheerleader and continued to cheer at the Midget level. Shestarted demonstrating her freshman year in High School and cheered for NMHSfor 3 years. She currently is a coach in training with the Bulls and cheers andcoaches at an All Star gym in Danbury. Her passion for cheer is evident everytime she steps out on the competition floor. Her time and dedication that sheputs in to practices, teaching proper skills, and routines shines when her teamscheer on the sidelines and compete. Meghan also has a great website calledmegscheerleadingblog.com which is filled with great information regardingthe sport of cheerleading. I am sure you will find it very informative. You willsee Meghan down at the field putting in countless hours of volunteering as ourseason approaches. Congratulations Meghan!
Green Wave Football Future Stars
2012 SKILLS CAMPSkills Clinic is for all ages and levels!
MON. 7/23 – THUR. 7/26
Conducted by: Head Coach Chuck Lynch,Varsity, JV and Freshman Staff, GuestCoaches, and Varsity Players
Cost: $80Dates: Mon., July 23 – Thur., July 26Time: 8:00-12:00Location: Bulls Field
Equipment Needed: Shorts, t-shirt,cleats, water bottle, snack, sunscreen
Mission StatementThe purpose of this camp is to provide the participantsthe opportunity to improve their skills and learn to trulyappreciate football. Under the guidance of Chuck Lynch,his staff, guest coaches and varsity players, each athletewill come away with a greater understanding of the gameof football. Our clinic is designed to meet the player’sneeds for every position. We believe the instruction theplayer receives will enhance his natural athletic abilityand enable him to perform to his maximum ability.
Clinic ContentThe staff will cover basic skills in the following areas:
OOffffeennssee:: Quarterback: Footwork, ball handling and throw-ing mechanics, Running Back: Stance, start, run, blockand receiving techniques, Receiver: Stance, start, routesand receiving techniques, Offensive Line: Stance, start,run, and pass blocking techniques.
DDeeffeennssee:: Defensive Back: Stance, start, footwork, and in-terception techniques, Linebacker: Stance, start, run andpass defending techniques, Defensive Line: Stance, start,pass rush, and run defending techniques.
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Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Tuz!!Our FootballCommissioner Jasonand his bride Joycewere married on April 14, 2012. Wishing you a lifetime of love and happiness!!
President Chris Sarko [email protected]
Vice President Wayne Gebert [email protected]
Secretary Jo Ann Anderson [email protected]
Treasurer Robert Marello [email protected]
Football Commissioner Jason Tuz [email protected]
Deputy Football Commissioner David [email protected]
Cheer Commissioner Mindi Sarko [email protected]
Deputy Cheer Commissioner Ilsa Jimenez [email protected]
Football Equipment Manager Chris Martin [email protected]
Cheer Equipment ManagerSherri Cognato [email protected]
Corporate Sponsor Theresa D'Ambrosio [email protected]
Field Manager Tony Letizia [email protected]
Fundraising Manager Nikki Marello [email protected]
Merchandise Manager Pamila Hamblet [email protected]
Snack Bar Manager Eileen Gillis [email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator Paula Haywood [email protected]
Website Coordinator Kristina Martinelli [email protected]
NEW MILFORD BULLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PRESCHOOL CHEER AT CSAPre-school cheerleading at CSA is an outstanding opportunity for your little one to be loud and proud. Their stunts, jumps, tumbling, and cheers give your little one
a healthy step-up towards an active lifestyle, and at the same time they learn valuablelife lessons such as teamwork, trust, and cooperation.
Thursdays, May 10 through June 28 - 8 45-minute classes11:00AM-11:45AM
$96 for non-member$0 for CSA Sports Family Members