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TGHA Update March 16, 2005

Division 3 National Championships
Megan Shull Award Nominations Due
RSVP for Banquet by March 25
Next Board Meeting, Leaders Needed for TGHA
Event for Middle School Girls, Workshop for Parents

Live Womens Hockey in Elmira
NCAA D3 Championships

Cornell Men are in Albany for the ECAC Finals (but you can hear them on the radio!), Cornell Women are on spring break, and the Shooting Stars seasons are over, but you want to see some live ice hockey games!   Check out the Division 3 college women's championship tournament!!

NCAA Semifinals-
Friday March 18
Gustavus Adolphus vs Middlebury 3:30pm
Elmira vs Plattsburgh 7pm

National Championship-
Saturday March 19
Semifinal winners 7pm

Game Times and Ticket Information Announced
ELMIRA, NY - For the third time in the last four seasons, the Elmira College Soaring Eagles women’s ice hockey team will be hosting the NCAA Women’s Hockey Championship at the Murray Athletic Center.

The top-seeded Purple and Gold will host the winner of the Bowdoin-SUNY Plattsburgh quarterfinal on Friday, March 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the day’s second semifinal. The winner of the Manhattanville-Middlebury game will face the winner of the Gustavus Adolphus-Wisconsin-Stevens Point at 3:30 p.m in the first semifinal. The consolation game is scheduled for Saturday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. while the national championship game is slated for 7:00 p.m.

Single-day tickets are $12.00 for adults and $6.00 for students. Two-day tickets for adults are $20.00 and $10 for students. Elmira College student Ids, Booster Club tickets, and complimentary passes are not valid for this tournament.

Immediately following the championship game, there will be a post-game reception with a DJ on the Murray Athletic Center mezzanine for all teams, parents and fans (Co-sponsored by EC & EC Booster Club). For further information regarding the NCAA Championship, call the Elmira College Department of Athletics at (607) 735-1730.

Megan Shull Award Nominations Due March 18
Each year TGHA honors a supporter of girls' hockey with the "Megan Shull Award."?nbsp; This award is given out at our annual banquet that will be held on March 30th this year.?nbsp; The criteria for the award and a brief description are on the nomination form.?nbsp; Let me know if you have any questions.?nbsp; Put on your thinking cap and nominate someone you find deserving!?nbsp; ?Kim??

(PS Recent recipients include John Uber and Tony Eisenhut, John and Janet Abowd, Rosie Mayer, Tara Bricker, Mary Grainger, Carol Mullins)

The Megan Shull Award
Nomination Form - 2004-2005 Season

Criteria:
This award will be given to a truly remarkable and outstanding person who has:
1. Demonstrated by his or her character, actions, commitment and enthusiasm special qualities which have significantly benefited girls hockey in this community;
2.?nbsp; Inspired others with a boldness to dream of goals;
3.?nbsp; Smiled and applauded the achievements of all.

This award shall be a gold colored medal surrounding a Susan B. Anthony dollar.?nbsp; The medal shall be presented to the recipient with a ribbon that symbolizes the colors of TGHA.?nbsp; Just as Susan B. Anthony led the way for women to vote, TGHA has created the opportunities for young women to play hockey in our community.?nbsp; On the back of each medal TGHA shall inscribe the name and brief remarks.?nbsp; In addition, a plaque will be placed on the wall of the home of TGHA, which will honor all those who have shared this recognition.?nbsp; It is envisioned that this award shall be given only once a year with thanks, appreciation, smiles and applause of TGHA.

Nominee Name _______________________________________________

I (we) nominate the above person for the Megan Shull Award for the following reasons:____________________________________________________

 __________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________

Nominated by:
______ _____________________________
Address:____________________________
Phone:_____________________________

Please return nomination form BY FRIDAY, MARCH 18 to: Kim Phoenix 914 Highland ?Road, Ithaca, NY 14850 or email kah22@cornell.edu.




RSVP for TGHA Banquet by March 25
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2005
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Location: Boynton Middle School cafeteria

**REMEMBER TO WEAR YOUR TEAM JERSEY!**
(Parents can come dressed as parents, or may feel free to don a hockey jersey!)

We'll enjoy a delicious dinner, dessert and soft drinks, followed by presentations and highlights of each team's season.?nbsp; It's sure to be a night to remember . . . hope you can be there!

There is NO charge for attending this year's banquet!?nbsp; The family of the late Bob Marcoux are hosting TGHA with funds that were donated in his memory.?nbsp; Watch for more news about the Bob Marcoux award in memory of his time as a "hockey dad" in the 1980s.

We ask that you RSVP as soon as possible and before March 25 by letting your team contact know how many from your family will attend:
Initiation and House?nbsp; Matt Ulinski
12U Cindy Bray
14U Mary Grainger
19U Jeff Scott
Recreation?nbsp; Please rsvp to the team you skate with!

Next Board Meeting, Leaders Needed for TGHA

The next TGHA Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at The RINK. Several board positions are open.  Have you thought of sharing a leadership position with another parent? The future of TGHA is most important to those whose children are just beginning.  There are several continuing board members who will assist newcomers!  Contact outgoing prez Kim Phoenix at 257-5122, kah22@cornell.edu.

Event for Middle School Girls March 19
Pre-registration is encouraged, but Walk-ins are welcome

On Saturday March 19, middle school girls from throughout the Ithaca region are invited to participate in "sister2sister2005".?nbsp; This is the fifth annual event and each has brought about 70 girls to the Women's Community Building in downtown Ithaca for a day of special activities designed for them.?nbsp;

Girls and parents who want to inquire about the program and registration can check with their school guidance office.? Information is also available at the Women's Community Building, on the web site <www.lightlink.com/womens/> or by calling 280-4380 or emailing s2sithaca@yahoo.com.?nbsp;

Registration and a $5.00 fee is encouraged. ?nbsp; Fee waivers can be requested on the forms.?nbsp; Girls may continue to register through the days before the event, and at the door at 9:00 a.m.

Girls who participated in the past events reported that they had a lot of fun while they were doing the interesting and inspirational activities.?nbsp; This year's sister2sister theme is "Crossing the Cafeteria: Fitting In and Being Yourself".?nbsp; It will run from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. There will be a chance to be in a small group as well as to participate in large group activities. High school age trained mentors will guide the middle school girls in the small group activities.

The morning will begin with a panel of three speakers from the community: Leslyn McBean-Clairborne, Maureen Kelly and Marjolein CH van der Meulen. Girls will meet their high school mentors and begin rotating among activity stations including martial arts, bracelets, and stress reduction techniques. During the pizza lunch break, the "Love Your Self Fair" will occur. It will feature such things as hair braiding, massage, face-painting and information on healthy lifestyles.

The afternoon will begin with everyone viewing a skit called "Crossing the Cafeteria". Erica Steinhagen will direct a group of local teen girls.?nbsp; In their small groups girls will develop their own endings for the skit.?nbsp; A closing activity will end the day.

The American Association of University Women in conjunction with numerous community organizations sponsors this program which will feature "enjoyment, education and empowerment" for local adolescent girls. Other partners include the Women's Community Building, Family and Children's Service, Multicultural Resource Center, Planned Parenthood of the Southern Finger Lakes, Ithaca College Sociology, Cornell Family Life Development Center, Tompkins County Solid Waste Division, Turn Beauty Inside Out, Kid Counseling, and One to One Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Adults can also contact the sister2sister organizing committee to volunteer to be involved or to offer financial support of the program.?nbsp; A free morning workshop for adults (parents, teachers, counselors, friends) will also be offered with Amanda Verba, Youth Development Coordinator at BOCES. No registration is needed for this component which begins at 10:15 a.m. after the opening panel.



Mary
Mary Grainger
421 Highland Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
607-257-3268 phone
607-257-0483 fax
mmgithaca@aol.com
 

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