Communication Bulletin January, 2013 Volume 3 Prepared by: Christina Curran-Wurst National PR Director The intent of this bulletin is to convey news about the American Sokol 2013 Sports Festival taking place Tuesday, June 25 – Sunday, June 30 in Milwaukee, WI. This month, read about where to find the latest information, the first souvenir available for purchase, schedule update and addition, headquarter hotel room reservations and fun facts about Milwaukee. If you have questions or inquiries regarding the 2013 Sports Festival, send an email to [email protected]. Your email will be routed to the correct committee chairperson. Find the latest information at www.american-sokol.org Don’t be left out! The latest information is available on the American Sokol home page by clicking on the 2013 Sports Festival logo: Communication Bulletins o August 2012 o September 2012 o Bulletins not published Oct-Dec 2012 Promotional literature o Official Sports Festival poster o Schedule of Events rack card o 2013 Sports Festival presentation – use this to publicize the event to your organization, members, parents, and more! Instructional materials o 2013 Sports Festival manual o Flash Mob – perform a flash mob in your area to generate publicity! . Teaching video . Routine instructions . Performance instructions . Registration and release form Travel to Milwaukee o Discounted event hotel and rental cars Be sure to check it often for updates! American Sokol Organization • 9126 Ogden Ave. • Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5397 • www.american-sokol.org • [email protected] Communication Bulletin January, 2013 Volume 3 Prepared by: Christina Curran-Wurst National PR Director 2013 Sports Festival Pins for sale The first 2013 Sports Festival souvenir is available for purchase! Get the official pin today! Show your pride and promote the upcoming festival by wearing your pin to any and all events! Custom 1” round photo dome lapel pin. Standard military clutch. $3.00 each plus shipping. Item $/ea. Quantity Merchandise Shipping Sales Total Total Sports $3.00 $ $ $ Festival Pin Name: Unit: Shipping Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: To place an order, contact the National Office at 708.255.5397. The office will assist in determining shipping costs, scheduling a pick up and processing credit card orders. Mail payment (cash or checks made payable to American Sokol) to: American Sokol 9126 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, IL 60513 Schedule update and addition Update: Wednesday, June 26, 2013: Rhythmics 11:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. @ State Fair Park Addition: Thursday, June 27, 2013: Bowling 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. @ TBD American Sokol Organization • 9126 Ogden Ave. • Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5397 • www.american-sokol.org • [email protected] Communication Bulletin January, 2013 Volume 3 Prepared by: Christina Curran-Wurst National PR Director Headquarter Hotel: reserve your room(s) today! The newly-renovated Hyatt Regency Milwaukee is a contemporary urban hotel located in bustling downtown Milwaukee. This venue will host the museum, coach’s meetings, morning workouts, banquet and finale party. $149 per night (single, double, triple, quad) To book your room(s), visit the Sports Festival Event registration and page at www.american-sokol.org. The pricing coming soon. reservation link is located under the heading Stay tuned! “Travel to Milwaukee.” Confirmation will be sent via email. Fun facts about Milwaukee Milwaukee is known for its brewing traditions, however there is much more to the city. While Milwaukee is best known as the home to MillerCoors Brewery, they are also headquarters to Harley-Davidson, home of MLB’s Milwaukee Brewers baseball team, and also proud to be known as the “City of Festivals” and nicknamed “Cream City.” Brew City Back in the day, Milwaukee was home to four of the world's largest beer breweries (Schlitz, Blatz, Pabst, and Miller) and was the number one beer producing city in the world for many years. MillerCoors is the only remaining macro brewery. Notable microbreweries in the area are Leinenkugel’s, Sprecher, Milwaukee Brewing Company, and Lakefront Brewery www.millercoors.com www.leinie.com www.sprecherbrewery.com www.mkebrewing.com www.lakefrontbrewery.com American Sokol Organization • 9126 Ogden Ave. • Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5397 • www.american-sokol.org • [email protected] Communication Bulletin January, 2013 Volume 3 Prepared by: Christina Curran-Wurst National PR Director Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Harley-Davidson was founded in Milwaukee during the first decade of the 20th century; it was one of two major American motorcycle manufacturers to survive the Great Depression. In 2013, Milwaukee will host their 110th Anniversary with various celebrations throughout the area from local dealer events to major national rallies. www.harley-davidson.com Miller Park Miller Park, home of Major League Baseball team the Milwaukee Brewers, opened its doors on April 6, 2001. The signature fan-shaped convertible roof, a brand new 5,940 sq. ft. scoreboard, and four choices of front-row seats, on four different levels, make Miller Park one of baseball's crown jewels. The proximity to the players, natural grass field, and a unique configuration separates this ballpark from any in the world. Attendance during the 2012 season was an astounding 2,831,385 baseball fans. This is where the Wednesday night social will take place! Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs! www.milwaukee.brewers.mlb.com City of Festivals Milwaukee is a popular city for sailing on Lake Michigan, windsurfing, kite surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals. Often referred to as the City of Festivals, Milwaukee has various cultural events which take place throughout the summer with the majority at Henry Maier Festival Park, situated on Milwaukee’s 75 acres of lakefront. Summerfest is an annual 11-day music festival. Summerfest features 11 stages and 700 bands offering live music all day and night, plus a variety of food, shopping and children's activities. Summerfest began as a community event in 1968 and has grown to become the "World's Largest Music Festival." Approximately one million visitors from around the world attend Summerfest each summer. www.summerfest.com Cream City Milwaukee also has the nickname “Cream City.” A local brickyard created a durable and distinct cream-colored brick that came out of the local clay beds. Because many of the city's buildings were built using this material it earned the nickname "Cream City," and consequently the brick was called Cream City brick. Many of these buildings are located south of downtown Milwaukee. American Sokol Organization • 9126 Ogden Ave. • Brookfield, IL 60513 708-255-5397 • www.american-sokol.org • [email protected] .