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The following links are to some of the publications that announced the award:
PGA Tour Champions Tour site
Principal Charity Classic site
Des Moines Register site
WHO 1040am audio mp3 Van and Bonnie
WHO 1040am audio mp3 Saturday Morning Live C Pannier
Principal Financial Group press release
I have some great news! As a result of the trip to the CTTA meetings at San Antonio to get the award from President Mike Stevens, I had a chance to schmooze some of the lead sponsors that were there and get some nice gifts to add to the welcome packet. Those will be announced soon once finalized. You won't be disappointed.
Before the announcement back here in Iowa I was working on new sponsors for 2010. (an Iowa package)
Chocolate Storybook
Sommerset Winery
Cedar Creek Popcorn
Jaarsma Dutch Bakery
Cookies BBQ
Sterzings Potato Chips
Also, I hope to start a communication with a few of you to get some additional feedback on what to add and how to fine tune a few things in the tent. I have three or four of you that I will start getting info from and expand it to as many of you as I can. Keep in touch here for more additions and news over the winter. If you want to toss me an idea, fire them off to this email.
Surprise #1: I worked out a deal for ever caddie at the ACE Group Classic in Naples to be fitted for and receive a pair of Aetrex orthotics. These will be digitally sized and fitted by two of the company reps. This will take place between the pro/am rounds on Wednesday and Thursday at the caddie tent on the range. I will be there to gather you up and keep the tour caddies sorted out from the "pro/am" caddies. Cost in the stores; $80. For you from me.....FREE.
I'll see all of you there on Tuesday thru Thursday. And for those that remember the 3M last year, I promise, no back injuries and disappearing acts!
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Well known on the Champions Tour as the best stop for the caddies. If the caddies are happy, the players are happy. Even with a name of the caddie tent, it has been known to be frequented by 60 of the 80 pro golfers during the 2008 stop. But it is up to the caddies. Its their tent. If they don't want you there, they will tell you to leave! Check out the following about sponsors for 2009, the schedule and flier, parking and any other changes that can be expected. The new 2010 flier won't be out until mid May 2010.
Lets try a few improvements. Some asked for desserts. I got you two companies to take care of that need. First, the most popular ice cream company in the Midwest, Wells Blue Bunny is bringing a variety of ice cream treats. Next, from the Fuddruckers famous burger chain, a variety of cookies, brownies and the biggest rice krispie treats sold.
Next improvement.......fresh Anderson Erickson "Half and Half" creamer for your Caribou coffee. No more powder, no more mini fake cream flavor containers. Only the best fresh creamer supplied by the best dairy cows the Midwest has to offer. Imagine how good that coffee will taste going down as you enjoy the expanded continental breakfast offerings we have gathered for this year.
Ok, for those that don't know what a caddie holiday is, here is the short version. A rain out. And what have the caddies asked to have in case a caddie holiday occurs......movie tickets. Carmike Theaters has offered each caddie one movie pass for any movie showing at their theater during the stay of the tournament. Don't even need rain......pick a day and go watch a flick!
If you want to be entertained and enjoy a sprited beverage, we have two new sponsors; The Funny Bone and Blue Moon Dueling Piano Bar. Both are located in the West Glen complex directly outside the front gate. Free tickets to the Funny Bone where the headliner Jimmy Roulette will know you are in town, and free cover to go to the hottest new live entertainment spot on the west side.
Our best improvement is the new tent is now sponsored by the largest sporting goods supplier in the Midwest, Scheels!! They have paid the only expense we have each year to bring this "home away from home" to you.....the tent. They have also been putting together a package of items for each caddie to receive when you check in. Clothing items, food items, and a gift card in case you need to replace some sports wear while in town. Huge KUDOS to Scheels for their help.
        | Sponsors for the 2009 Caddie Concierge Tent Sponsored by SCHEELS Hyvee - Mills Civic Loffredo Fresh Produce Panera Bread Anderson Erickson Dairy My Favorite Muffin & Bagel Caribou Coffee Godfather's Pizza Olive Garden Legends American Grill Sodexo Buffalo Wild Wings RonPaula TechDesigns LLC Norwalk Family Dentistry Jason’s Deli Jimmy John's Kerry's Flowers Helping Hands Therapeutic Massage Traviss Audio Video Mediacom Fuddruckers Wells Blue Bunny Rogers Restaurant Group FireCreek Grill Blue Moon Piano Bar and Rest. Original Legends Sports Bar Bonefish Grill Carmike Cinemas Iowa Cubs Willow Creek Golf Club Chef Mark Greene Funny Bone Comedy Club Bullfrog SunScreen Prod. Accel Fitness |