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EDITION SEVEN: Eagles vs. - Thursday, August 25th

“We will provide our guests with the highest quality sports and entertainment experience in a safe, clean and friendly environment.”

A Few Words From Don Smolenski, Chief Operating Officer As we return to football and the start of the 2011 Season, I wanted to take a moment and reflect back on the busy summer we have had here at Lincoln Financial Field. , , , Union vs. Real Madrid, USA vs. Mexico and all in 60 days! And, it culminated with 3 events (Taylor Swift, USA vs. Mexico and Eagles vs. Ravens) in 6 days! Wow! Here are some fun facts about these events to think about: 341, 977 guests passed through our gates 30,000 soft pretzels were consumed 25,000 hot dogs were devoured (Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut would be proud) 250,000 lbs of ice were used 100,000 bottles of water were sold

None of this, however, could have been done without you, our event day staff. You braved the heat, the roar of powerful engines, and the screams of teenage girls. You greeted our guests with a “Welcome to Lincoln Financial Field”, encouraged them to “Enjoy the Show”, and said good night with a friendly “Thanks for coming.” On behalf of Jeffrey, Christina, Joe and the entire Eagles team, thank you for your passion, dedication, and commitment to provide our guests with the highest quality sports and entertainment experience in a safe, clean and friendly environment. Military Appreciation Day On Monday, August 15 the Philadelphia Eagles hosted Military Appreciation Day after Training Camp at Lehigh. This has been a tradition for the A GO GREEN! UPDATE past 16 years for the team. Once practice was over, over 250 servicemen and women were invited to Tons & Tons of Recycling As this issue went to press, in 2011 Aramark cheer on the field and have a meet & greet with the Facility Services and LFF have… entire team.

This was a very exciting opportunity for the mem-

bers of the armed forces, just as much as it was for Nnamdi Asomugha with soldier after practice for the players, “Being able to Military Appreciation RECYCLED 63.19 tons of cardboard come here and say thanks Day at Training Camp and talk to them is a great feeling,” said COMPOSTED 122.13 tons of food waste Eagles WR Chad Hall and previous Air RECYCLED 154.23 tons of trash Force member. This was a great way to Congratulations to the Aramark Game Day Head Coach at Military end the day at Training Camp and give the Staff ! Appreciation Day in 2008 military a fond memory to look back on! Birds Eye View: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns 8.25.11

Win $5 in Eagles Bucks... Hispanic Heritage Month

...by unscrambling the words below! It will be Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) will be honored during this preseason awarded to the 1st three people that email the game, August 25. The month actually falls between September 15- correct answers to: October 15 so we are celebrating almost a month early. The Hispanic [email protected] & community is a growing fan base for our team and this game is a way can go towards a merchandise purchase at LFF! for us to show our appreciation for their support! Angel Cruz is antici- pated to receive the NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award, for his 1. tnjemao mrs 7. ornamdseiihh aplra large contributions to the community through Impact Services. Over 2. htss ahllor olghaic lu dand lviepi 17,000 needy Philadelphians have received support from Impact Ser- 3. admiup tl heo fdusur 8. vue xi assmco vices, and it is obvious what a difference Angel has made to many 4. alifos ttywr 9. Vialmthlibee arvpie lives! 5. neehy ncsykne ld pnrgaelhs aaseos 6. 26 3u0 Final Attendance Numbers Note: Words aren’t capitalized to make it harder Taylor Swift (52,045) + and all answers are from past events this year. USA vs. Mexico (28,515) Letters can be moved around within the phrase + but they are grouped so you know how many Eagles vs. Ravens (53,858) letters are in each word. = 134,418 guests in less than 1 week!

Six Days & Three Events Later...

Uniform Help? Eagles Updates Is your memory from Game Day Staff Train- (In addition to Birds Eye View: Edition Six) ing Camp a little fuzzy and you are not ex- August 20, 2011 - Eagles re-signed G Reggie Wells. To make room on actly sure what your uniform should look the roster, the club has released WR Brandon Caleb and DT Charlie like? Before you clock in reference the man- Noonan. nequins by the TMSS machines for the Uni- August 15, 2011 - Eagles announced they have claimed T Jose Acuna form of the Day. In our mission statement off waivers from the and released T Joe Toledo. we use the August 13, 2011 - Eagles signed T Joe Toledo and T words “highest Spencer Johnson. Placed WR Steve Smith on PUP (knee), quality” and waived/injury settlement DT Brandon Collier (ankle), and that’s how we released DT Charles Noonan and QB Jerrod Johnson. want you to August 10, 2011 - Agreed to terms with WR look! Steve Smith on a one-year contract.

Visit www.philadelphiaeagles.com for more updates. Birds Eye View: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns 8.25.11

BIRDS EYE FOOD: Spring Rolls By: Chef James Hennessey

Prep Time: 20-25 minutes 2 Tbsp. lime juice 7. Fold the left and Cook Time: 10 minutes 1/4 tsp. sugar right sides of wrapper over filling, then lift up the wide end Serving Size: 4-6 people GAME PLAN (Directions): nearest you and tuck overtop. Roll to the KEY PLAYERS (Ingredients): Place 2 Tbsp. oil in a wok or large frying 1. other end. Secure the roll by dipping your -3 cloves garlic, minced pan over medium to high heat. Add garlic, -1 thumb-size piece ginger, grated fingers in some water and wetting the ginger, shallots, and chili. Stir-fry (about 1 end, "pasting" it shut. -2 green onions, sliced into matchstick minute). Stir-frying Tip: Add a little pieces 8. To fry spring rolls, place some oil (about water to the wok/pan when it gets -1 red chili, minced, OR 1/2 to 1 tsp. cay- 1 inch deep) in a wok or deep-sided frying enne pepper too dry instead of more oil. pan over medium-high heat. When bub- -1/2 cup shredded or finely chopped cab- 2. Add cabbage, mushrooms, and tofu (or bles rise, or when the oil begins to form bage shrimp). As you stir-fry, add the sauce. Stir- snake-like lines across the bottom of the -4-6 shiitake mushrooms, cut into fry 1-2 minutes, until vegetables have sof- pan, the oil may be hot enough. To test it, matchstick pieces tened. dip one corner of a spring roll into the oil. -1/2 cup medium to firm tofu, sliced into 3. Remove from heat and add bean If it begins to sizzle and cook, the oil is matchstick pieces (If non- sprouts, tossing to mix in. ready. If not, wait another 30 seconds to vegetarian: add 1/2 cup cooked baby 4. Do a taste test for salt, adding 1 Tbsp. one minute and try again. shrimp) more fish or soy sauce if not salty enough. 9. Using tongs, place spring rolls in oil, -approx. 2 cups bean sprouts 5. To assemble rolls, place a spring roll allowing them to fry about 1 minute on -1/2 cup fresh coriander, roughly wrapper on a clean working surface. Place each side. Spring rolls are done when they chopped one heaping Tbsp. of the filling on the turn light to medium golden-brown. -1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped wrapper (if using large wrappers, you will Place on paper towels to drain while you -2 Tbsp. oil, plus more for deep-frying need more). Tips: Spread the filling finish frying the rest. -1 pkg. spring roll wrappers (thawed if lengthwise along the spring roll wrapper 10. Serve spring rolls while still hot with frozen) nearer the end closest to you. Also, try not Thai Sweet Chili Sauce, or your own dip- STIR-FRY SAUCE to include too much of the liquid left in the ping sauce. ENJOY! 2 Tbsp. regular soy sauce bottom of your wok/pan (a slotted spoon To make your own dipping sauce: 2 Tbsp. fish sauce OR vegetarian stir-fry works well for this - drier filling is better. Mix 1/3 cup plum sauce with 3 Tbsp. soy sauce 6. Now sprinkle some of the fresh corian- sauce. Add fresh cut red chili or dried der and basil over the filling. crushed chili as desired. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING AWARD WINNERS!

Taylor Swift - 8.6.11 USA vs. Mexico - 8.10.11 Eagles vs. Ravens - 8.11.11 MVPs: MVPs: MVPs: -Megan Gallardo, Central Parking -Debbie Mason, Central Parking -Kim Bullock, Central Parking -Reggie Ringgold, Aramark Food & -Greg Howerton, Aramark Food & -Raul Torres, Aramark Facilities Beverage Beverage -Liz McAuliffe, Ticket Office -Joe Sciara, Concierge Staff -Carla Rorie, Aramark Facilities -James Williams, Aramark Food & -Lisa Wilson, Concierge Staff -Mary Kay Nestor, Ticket Office Beverage -Megan Dichter, Merchandise -Rena Brown, Concierge Staff -Paul Blanford, Concierge Staff -Ben Farrar, CSC -Juan Cerpa, Event Staff -Stephanie Rechter, Event Staff -Jackie Santos, Aramark Facilities -John Moran, Ticket Office Silver Wings: Silver Wings: -Chuck Stecker, Event Staff Antwyn Byrd, Trinity Lisa Powell, Aramark Facilities Silver Wings: Patrick Shaw, Event Staff Amber, Acorn -Walt Smith, Acorn -Barbara Hayes, Concierge Staff -Freddy Rasario, Aramark Facilities The Taylor Swift concert was the -Grisele Puente, Concierge Staff Gold Wings: biggest sales event for our Mer- chandise Department ever, selling -Chuck Stecker, Event Staff over 14,000 t-shirts! Job well done!

Most Valuable Professional! Birds Eye View: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Cleveland Browns 8.25.11

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Sunday,January 1 Sunday,December 18 Sunday,November 27 Friday,November 25 Saturday,November 19 Sunday,November 13 Wednesday, November 9 Monday, November 7 Sunday,October 30 Sunday, October 23 Saturday,October 15 Sunday, October 2 Saturday,October 1 Sunday,September 25 Saturday,September 17 Thursday,September 1 Thursday,August 25 Thursday,August 11 Wednesday, August 10th Saturday,August 6th Saturday,July 23 Thursday,July 14 Saturday,June 18 Saturday,June 4

LINCOLN FINANCIAL LINCOLN FIELD SCHEDULEEVENT2011

Washington Redskins Temple Kentvs. State Temple Armyvs. Temple Miamivs. OH Bears Dallas Cowboys *BYE WEEK* Temple Buffalovs. Temple Toledovs. Temple Pennvs. State Temple Villanovavs. Cleveland Browns USA vs. Mexico Taylor Swift REAL Madrid vs. Union ConcertU2 Kenny Chesney Concert Monster Jam

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