SPIRIT Volunteer Newsletter
october 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!
FIESTA BO WL W I N S P H O E N IX BUSINESS JOURNAL’S COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD The Fiesta Bowl won the third annual Phoenix Business Journal Community Impact Award. The award is to celebrate and recognize companies for their community service and corporate giving. Through its two annual college football bowl games in the Valley, the PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl and Cheez-It® Bowl, as well as its numerous community events throughout the year, the Fiesta Bowl organization has granted $12.5 million to Arizona nonprofits over the last eight years. Read the press release here.
WE L L S FARGO FIE STA BOWL PAR 3 C H AL L E NGE , P RE S ENT ED BY KAD IMA.VE NTURE S From October 31 - November 2 the Wells Fargo Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge, presented by Kadima.Ventures will take place at The Short Course at Mountain Shadows Golf Club. Volunteers will set up, check in participants and help the golfers record their distance and work the green. Watch last year’s video here.
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!
SIGN UP H ERE !
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upcoming events NOVEMBER WELLS FARGO FIESTA BOWL PAR 3 CHALLENGE, PRESENTED BY KADIMA.VENTURES
November 1-2, 2018 Mountain Shadows Golf Course
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: DIA N E J O HN S O N
WHERE ARE THEY NOW? LISA AMSLER
First Year as a Volunteer: 2015 Positions Held at the Fiesta Bowl: Team Hospitality Suites, Aerospace Challenge, Guest Services, Pregame Parties, Running of the Bills Duck Race, Spirit’s Birthday Party and Youth Football Clinics. Most Memorable Moment: After Clemson beat Ohio State, the Clemson players where so happy and excited, but most of all, they were very gracious and thankful for our hospitality at their team suite. Favorite Job: I enjoy volunteering at the Team Hospitality Suites because the players, coaches and staff are so appreciative and grateful to the Fiesta Bowl Committee for hosting such a spectacular event. Why do you volunteer for the Fiesta Bowl? I really commend the friendly and supportive staff who truly appreciate my volunteer assistance and help during the year. I also have met so many enthusiastic, fun and wonderful volunteers who enjoy greeting and meeting the fans as much as I do. In addition, we all work together as a team to provide entertainment for our fans and to give back to our youth and teachers.
Intern Year: 2013-14 Department: Game Operations Where Is She Now: Lisa works as the Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant at Grand Canyon University.
STAFF SPOTL IGH T: C AITL IN C ARD OZA
Staff Member Since: July 2018 Position at the Fiesta Bowl: Corporate Partnerships Activation Coordinator
Responsibilities: I execute the fulfillment of contractual elements with our corporate partners. My goal is to make sure that our partners get the most value possible out of the opportunities our organization has to offer! Hometown: Brentwood, CA Alma Mater: Arizona State University Favorite College Football Game: Any game that ASU wins! Favorite Song: I Miss You by Blink 182
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fiesta bowl spotlight CH A RITY S P O T L I G H T: P O R L A C AUSA
Since 1969, the Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) has been working to improve and empower the lives of those who are dealing with oppression. Through their social services, CPLC is working to help bring these victims back into society with programs on behavioral health, housing, domestic violence and more. This past grant cycle, Fiesta Bowl Charities donated over $25,000 to the CPLC to specifically help the youth portions of these services. Click here to read more.
SH O RT A N D T W E E T Last Saturday, volunteers and staff from the Fiesta Bowl helped out at the Superhero Fort Build for the Children’s Cancer Network. Besides organizing two world class college football bowl games, the Fiesta Bowl champions charitable causes throughout the state of Arizona! #TBT
Fiesta Bowl Charities Wishes for Teachers, powered by DriveTime, gave $1 million to 200 Arizona teachers during the Wishes for Teachers Draft Day 2018 #MoreThanJustAGame For more information, go to: https://fiestabowl.org/charities/ wishes-for-teachers/
Individual tickets for the @Fiesta_Bowl and @CheezItBowl are now on sale! Secure yours today. Contact us for preferred locations or buy here: https://fiestabowl.org/tickets/
Please contact the Fiesta Bowl Communications staff for photos and videos to add to your social media posts.
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