Category: Fundraising

8th Annual Award/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

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Vauxhall, AB –

The VAB is excited for the 8th annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Banquet March 1, 2014 at the Vauxhall Community Hall (5 pm cocktails and 5:45 pm program begins).  Former 14 year MLB veteran Sandy Alomar Sr will be the featured speaker at this years event.  Alomar coached several years after his playing career was over both in the minor leagues and at the Major League level.  Sandy is also the father of HOF/Toronto Blue Jay legend Robbie Alomar and MLB All-star Sandy Alomar Jr.

The evening will once again be highlighted by the Reno Lizzi Scholarships as well as several other Awards and Scholarship presentations.

A silent auction, live auction and raffles will be going on throughout the evening with Marty Baceda leading the charge as our MC.

Auction items will be posted prior to the banquet.  Some of the highlighted items received so far is a Joe Montana limited edition signed jersey, Magic Johnson signed jersey, Joe Torre Signed Jersey and Brett Lawrie signed game worn jersey.

Please contact Shannon Mossey at [email protected] for tickets.  Tickets cost is $60/ticket or $450/table of 8.

 

2nd Annual Trip of a Lifetime!!

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The VAB is proud to present the 2nd Annual Trip of Lifetime to beautiful Toronto, Ontario.  The trip includes airfare for 2 from anywhere in Canada to Toronto, 4 night stay at the Hilton downtown Toronto, great seats to watch the Jays/Yankees home opener, gold seats for the Leafs/Jets at the Air Canada and finish it off with VIP/Luxury tickets for the Jays/Yankees on Sunday.  

The auction opens Monday January 13th, 2014 and closes Thursday January 30th, 2014.  Thank you for your support.

 

Trip of a Lifetime Auction: MLB, NHL, NBA and MORE!

Here is your chance to experience the World Baseball Classic, MLB baseball, NBA basketball, NHL hockey and golf sunny Phoenix, Arizona.  This ia great opportunity to see the best players in the world and to possibly get their autographs, plus much much more!

The Trip of a Lifetime auction official opens on January 23, 2013.  Mark your calendar, get out your chequebook and help raise money for the Vauxhall Academy of Baseball.

For more information, visit the Trip of a Lifetime Auction page.

6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a Tremendous Success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner was again a tremendous success raising over $30,000.00.  Featured speaker and Canadian Hall of Famer – Paul Quantrill electrified the crowd with stories of his 14 plus MLB years as well as inspired current Jets to battle through adversity.  The evening celebrates current and former Jets with several big awards being given out – including the Reno Lizzi Scholarships.   Again, Marty Baceda MC’d the evening and continued with the Hays – South Hays debate.  A highlight video created by former VHS student – Brock Skretting started the evening off in dramatic fashion – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICD3lqEyCY&feature=youtu.be

Below is the award winners from the great evening:

Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Travis Wallace

Inch by Inch Scholarship – Tanner Spencer

Reno Lizzi Underclassmen Scholarships – Jager Toffan and Nick Stobbe

Jet of the Year presented by Don Groves Sunlife Financial – Konner Lutz

Wanda Stober Scholarship – Mitch McGeein

Leadership and Sportsmanship presented by Scotiabank – Matt Benn

Sports Connection Scholarship – Guillaume Gingras and Dan Moro

Coaches Award presented by Creative Awards – Zach Mayo

Doug Stephenson Scholarship – Travis Wallace

Vauxhall, AB – 

The 6th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner is quickly filling up.  The dinner is over 70% sold out with just under 1 month to go.  The VAB is honored to have one of the greatest Canadian pitchers of all time as our featured speaker – 14 year MLB Veteran – Paul Quantrill.

When: Saturday March 3rd – Vauxhall Community Hall

Time: 5 pm Cocktails and 5:45 pm Program Begins

Cost: $50.00/ticket or $350.00/table of 8

Contact: For tickets please contact Shannon Mossey at [email protected] or 403.654.2145

The evening will also include several big awards given out to current Jets totally over $12,000.00.   A silent auction, live auction and men’s and women’s draw will round out the evening led by MC – Global Sports – Marty Baceda.  Some of the big ticket items include: 6 night/7 day stay at a luxurious 5 bedroom home on the 15th hole of grey wolf golf course and Panorama ski resort, signed Robbie Alomar jersey, signed Brett Lawrie signed bat, signed and framed Nugent-Hopkins/Eberle picture, custom “VAB” solid wood poker table, signed Andre “The Hawk” Dawson signed jersey just to name a few.

If you are interested in finding out more of the auction items please contact Coach McTavish at [email protected].

6th Annual Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament combined with U of C Series!

Vauxhall, AB –

The fall baseball season in Vauxhall is an exciting time as the newcomers get their first look at what Southern Alberta has to offer.

The fall opens up on Tuesday September 6th vs PBA at 1:30 pm celebrating VHS and VES Spirit week.  A crowd of well over 400 people took in the event last year.   Come out and support the Jets and both the Vauxhall High School and Elementary school.

The VAB Golf Weekend will be exciting for all supporters of the Academy.  The weekend schedule is as follows:

Friday September 16th – Scotiabank/VAB Golf Tournament

Where: Vauxhall Golf Course

12 noon – Registration/Lunch

1 pm – Tee Off Time

4:30 pm – All golfers travel to Jets Stadium for a Steak Supper and enjoy the University of Calgary vs Jets 9 inning tilt.

5 pm – U of C vs Jets

**Cost for the golf tournament is $75.00/golfer.  To register please email VAB secretary Shannon Mossey at [email protected] or call VHS at 403-654-2145.

Saturday September 17th

11 am – U of C vs Jets

1:30 pm – U of C vs Jets

See you at the course and Jets Stadium!!

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5th Annual Awards Scholarship Fundraising Dinner!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 5th Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundraising Dinner (March 5th, 2011) will be highlighted by Featured Speaker Bruce Hurst – 15 year MLB pitcher and former American League All-star.  Global Sports Anchor – Marty Baceda will keep the banquet moving for the 5th straight year as our MC.  10 Scholarships and Awards will be handed out throughout the evening – led by the pretigious Reno Lizzi Scholarship – $2000.00 and a gold ring.  A full listing of the scholarship winners will be announced after the banquet. 

The evening also includes a silent auction and live auction.  Some of the big ticket items will included:

12 ticket luxery suite – Flames/Oilers

Signed and Framed – GSP picture

Signed and Framed – Willie Mays picture

Signed and Framed – Bobby Orr picture, stick and puck

Signed and Game Worn – Joey Votto WBC Jersey

Signed – Jerome Iginla – Heritage Classic Jersey

Kimberley, BC Ski Condo

Heritage Classic Collector Stick signed by the entire 2011 team

Ovechkin signed jersey

Larry Walker signed baseball

These items are to just list a few and over 80 silent auction items will be on hand, 7 live auction items and a men’s and women’s draw.  If you have interest in a full list of items or want to place a bid on an item please contact Coach McTavish and in the subject line – 2011 Auction bid.  [email protected]

A limited number of tickets are still available for the event so please contact Academy secretary – Shannon Mossey – [email protected] for details.

4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Great Success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner was a great success again!  MC – Marty Baceda from Global Sports in Lethbridge and Featured Speaker “Denis Boucher” put on a great show with stories and a strong message to the Jets student-athletes.  With the Honorable Premier Ed Stelmach in attendance and a packed hall of 320 plus people with the evening raising close to $20,000.00.  The evening was highlighted with a cheque presentation from Premier Stelmach and MLA – Little Bow – Barry McFarland to assist in the building of the new Community Facility (consisting of the a dormitory, state of the weight room, state of video room, lockerroom, manager’s suite, athletic therapy room, players lounge and much more).  Thank you for all who attending the banquet, donated auction items and supported the program by buying raffle tickets and auction items. 

The banquet also consisted of many annual awards/scholarships being handed out:

Reno Lizzi Scholarship – $2000.00 plus a gold ring – Shane Zimmer

Reno Lizzi “Inch by Inch Award” – $1000.00 – Taylor Simmonds

Reno Lizzi Underclassman Awards – $1000.00 – Brendan Hendriks & Chad Hodges

Jet of the Year Scholarship – sponsored by Don Groves – $1000.00 – Luke Barry

Wanda Stober Scholarship – $1000.00 – Ben Dartnell

Fitting into VHS – Kym Barthel

Leadership and Dedication Scholarship – sponsor by Scotiabank – Matt Clark – $500.00

Sport Connection Scholarship – Greg Adams & Ben Douglas – $500.00/each

Coaches Award – sponsor by Doug Jones & Creative Awards –  Brody McDonald – $500.00

Congrats to all the Award Winners on a great evening.  Go Jets and see you around Jets Stadium

For photos and videos from the night please go to Youtube.com and search Vauxhall Academy of Baseball.

4th Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner!

Vauxhall, AB –

Please mark March 6th on your calendar.  The Vauxhall Academy of Baseball is excited to share with you news about our 4th Annual Academy Scholarship Awards and Fundraiser Banquet.  Our event showcases our student-athletes and features good food and fun.  Cocktails and appetizers will be served at 5:00 PM and the program will begin at 5:45 PM.  Tickets are $45.00/plate or $300.00/table of 8 and can be purchased by emailing Shannon Mossey at [email protected].

Our featured speaker will be Canadian – Denis Boucher, former Major League Baseball pitcher and current Team Canada coach.  Read below for a complete bio on Mr. Boucher.  A silent and live auction including unique items (golf packages, Fairmont condo weekend, signed jerseys, signed prints, signed baseballs/bats, concert tickets to name a few.  Raffles and door prizes will also be included to give all guests a chance to bid and win.  8 Scholarships and 4 additional awards will be presented, the most significant of these will be the prestigious $2000 Reno Lizzi Scholarship and commemorative ring.

Denis Boucher from Montreal, Quebec was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Blue Jays in August of 1987.  He was a minor league All-Star in 1988 and 1990 before making his major league Debut in April of 1991. Denis was a starting pitcher in the big leagues for 4 seasons…. the Toronto Blue Jays (1991), Cleveland Indians (1991-92), and Montreal Expos (1993-94).  Denis is one of only three Canadians to have played for both the Toronto Blue Jays and Montreal Expos, the others being Matt Stairs and Rob Ducey.  Over his career, Denis pitched professionally for 10 seasons and he took the mound for an astounding 20 different professional teams over his career.  He also served as an ambassador for the Montreal Expos between 1998 and 2005 and special assistant to the coaching staff.  

Denis has now focused his attention to his family and coaching.  Denis currently serves as a Coach with Team Canada which has included the pitching coach for the last 2 World Baseball Classics, pitching coach for Team Canada at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games and Professional Scout with the Washington Nationals. Denis also serves as the President of Minor Baseball in his area and coaches minor hockey throughout the winter.  He spends most of his time with his wife Isabelle Fornier and 4 children.

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3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Dinner a tremendous success!

Vauxhall, AB –

The 3rd Annual Awards/Scholarship Fundrasising Dinner was once again a great success.  The evening was highlighted with former 7 year MLB vetran Chris Reitsma as the featured speaker.  He enlighted the crowd with inspiration and his continual battle with injuries.  Once again Global Lethbridge Sports Anchor – Marty Baceda – MC’d the evening and keep the evening rolling and the crowd on their toes with his “Harry Carry” imitations.  The silent auction, live auction, men’s/women’s draw, 50/50 etc were once again a great success. 

The evening award winners were the following:

1.  Coaches Awards (Creative Awards)  – Hardest workers in the offseason – Senior – Steven Inch, Senior – Daniel Worb.

2.  Fitting into VHS – Senior – Jean Guy Bilodeau.

3.  Leadership/Dedication – Senior – Tyler Vavra.

4.  Wanda Stober Memorial Scholarship – Senior – Jamin Heller.

5.  Jet of the Year (Servus Credit Union) – Senior – Adam Nelubowich.

6.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Cole Stober.

7.  Sports Connection Scholarship – Senior – Brandon Petite.

8.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Taylor Simmonds.

9.  Reno Lizzi Underclassman Scholarship – Junior – Shane Zimmer.

10.  Reno Lizzi Scholarship and Ring – Senior – Austin Cooper.

** Special Recognition Award Presented to SAT Advisor and Career Counsellor – Garth Mouland.

Thank you for all who attended the banquet this year as well to all who donated auction items and their time – as well special thank you for all the staff and students who made the banquet a huge success yet again with special recognition to Shannon Mossey, Travis Mags, Jan Tolton, and Linda Unruh.

See you at Jets Stadium this spring!