Hello Rapids Families and Friends,
I’m thrilled to see our newsletters back up and running, and we’re gearing up for an exciting season with a full calendar of events!
We had a busy and successful summer with fundraising initiatives, including the Kraken jersey drawing, Panda Express dine-and-donate, and our ongoing recycling efforts. With so many familiar Rapids faces involved throughout the summer, it felt like the season never ended!
As we prepare for the upcoming season, there are a few important updates I’d like to share:
From September 13th through September 30th, Play It Again Sports is hosting a special fundraiser benefiting The Bend Rapids. Traditionally when you bring in your used sports gear, you have the option to either receive cash or store credit. During these dates, you can choose to donate the value of your items directly to The Bend Rapids. This applies to all types of equipment, not just hockey gear—just be sure to specify that you want your funds to support the Rapids fundraiser!
We’re excited to announce that our recycling program will continue throughout the year. There are two easy options available:
1. Bottle Drop Bags: Contact me directly, and I’ll provide you with blue BottleDrop bags, which you can fill and drop off at your convenience.
2. Driveway Drop-Off: If it’s easier for you, feel free to simply drop off your bottles and cans at my house. You can drive by and leave them in the driveway, and Khloe and I will take care of bagging them up and delivering them ourselves. Reach out to me for our address.
Both options are already working well for several Rapids families, and we encourage more to participate!
This season, we’re focusing on partnering with local businesses to sponsor individual teams and help offset some of the associated costs. Businesses can choose to sponsor a team independently for $5,000 or partner with another company to share the sponsorship. I’d love your help with this effort. If you know of a business that may be interested in sponsoring a team—whether it’s your own company, your employer, or a local business you’re connected with—please let me know! While I have my own leads, additional input would be incredibly valuable.
Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to an amazing season ahead!
Jenny Chambrone
Sponsorship Coordinator
sponsorships@bendrapidsyouthhockey.org
Bend Rapids Youth Hockey