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August 8, 2006
Golf Classic Raises $1,500 For UMC Women's Athletic Scholarship Fund

(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Athletic Department held its Sixth Annual Women's Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston, MN on Tuesday, August 8th.

"We had a great day for the women's golf tournament. We had more sponsors than ever before and raised approximately $1,500 for the women's athletic scholarship fund," says UMC Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson. "The UMC athletic department would especially like to thank Minakwa, all the businesses, as well as the individuals who sponsored the tournament to make it such a successful day,"

Following the 9-Hole Scramble, golfers enjoyed Hors d'oeuvres served by Minakwa and door prizes donated by area businesses and individuals.

All proceeds go towards the UMC Women's Athletic Scholarship Fund.

First Place:
Karen Murphy, Barb Ricord, Krista Proulx, Judy Brekken
Second Place:
Carrie Clauson, Shellie Fischer, Sara Beattie, Brenda Anderson
Third Place:
Carol Welter, Renee Tangquist, Stephanie Helgeson, Vicki Walter

Hole sponsors included: Chuck Larson, Marv Bachmeier, Schulz Carpeting, Ampride, Natural Look Salon, AmericInn Motel & Suites, Ness Café (Erskine, MN), Minakwa Grille, Proulx Refrigeration, Heating & Appliance, Kari Odland, American Federal, Lifetime Vison Center (Grand Forks, ND), Corby Kemmer, Bill Tyrrell, Chuck Wilder and McDonald's.

Prizes were donated by: Videos on Broadway, Salon Elite, Happy Joe's, Munn's Jewelry, UMC, Widman's Candy, RBJ's, GLS, Gerrell's Sports Center, North Country Business Products, Studio 108, Hardware Hank, The Hair Gallery, Riverview Healthcare, Dawn Skjei, Limited Additions, Nicholas Collections, Mary Kay-Joyce Beattie, UMC Bookstore, Lia Sophia Jewelry-Judy Brekken, Northland Inn, Pam Ecklund, Crystal Maruska, Brandy Chaffee, Lee Murphy and Karen Murphy.



July 17, 2006
Anderson Beverage Wins UMC Teambacker Golf Classic


From left: Mike Nelson, Jay Ricord, presenting the award is UMC Athletic Director Stephanie Helgeson, Scott Sanders, Chris Boerger, and Calvin Anderson.

Upcoming Teambacker Golf Outings

  • The Mark Olsonawski Endowment Golf Tournament in Hallock is a four-person event scheduled for Thurs., June 29.
  • The UMC Teambackers Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston is a five-person tournament on Sat., July 15.
  • The UMC Women’s Golf Tourney at Minakwa will be on Tues., August 8.

Summer Raffle Prizes: Grand Prize – a gas grill contributed by True Value Hardware of Crookston; Second Prize – two U of M Gopher hockey tickets for Jan. 26 and 27, 2007, between North Dakota and Minnesota in Minneapolis and a two-night stay at the Radisson (tickets were donated by 1955 NWSA graduate Harlene Hagen); Third Prize – Minnesota Vikings logo putter donated by Minakwa Golf Course. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased from UMC Director of Athletic Fundraising Bill Tyrrell via email btyrrell@umn.edu or phone at 218-281-8436. The drawing will be July 15 at the UMC Teambackers Golf Classic at Minakwa Golf Club in Crookston. Tickets will be sold through July 15 and participants need not be present to win.


April 28, 2006
2006 Teambacker Fun-Nite

The 11th Annual UMC Teambacker Fun Nite will be on Friday, April 28th at the Crookston Eagles Lodge. The $35.00 ticket includes a dinner and chances to win over $750.00 in prizes.

  • 6:00 PM Social
  • 6:30 PM Prime Rib or Walleye Dinner
  • 7:30 PM Fun and Games

Contact a UMC Teambacker member for tickets or call:
Bill Tyrrell –at 218-281-8436
UMC Athletics - 218-281-8422
UMC Development - 218-281-8439


January 23, 2006
UMC Teambackers to Host Coaches Luncheon This Friday

(Crookston, Minn.)- The UMC Teambackers will be holding a coaches luncheon this Friday, January 27th, 2006 at the Crookston Eagles Club. Lunch will be served and the winter coaches will give updates of their seasons to date as well as outlooks on their upcoming games. The luncheon begins at noon and runs approximately one hour, lunch will be available at the Eagles. Everyone is invited to attend the event.


January 12, 2006
Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC Donates Car to Golden Eagle Athletics


(L-R)- Bruce Mjoen (Sales Associate), Stephanie Helgeson (Director of Athletics),
Bill Tyrrell (Director of Athletic Fundraising), Mike Nelson (Sales Associate)

(Crookston, Minn.)- Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC has made a generous contribution to help the growth of Golden Eagle Athletics. The dealership donated a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu to be used as a recruiting car for the recruiting season.

UMC coaches spend numerous hours on the road recruiting and talking with prospective student athletes. A reliable automobile is essential in making these contacts; Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC noticed the need and came through in the "clutch".

"We certainly appreciate the generosity of Crookston Pontiac/Buick/GMC. This allows us to save a substantial amount of money in our recruiting budget," says Director of Athletics Stephanie Helgeson. "We feel fortunate to have relationships with businesses like this and look forward to working with them in the future."