We are excited to announce that Game On Glen Rock! has received 501(c)3 designation from the federal government.  Therefore, all past and future charitable contributions to GOGR and the Lower Faber Turf Field Project are immediately tax deductible to the extent of the law.  With this under our belt we can move on to the exciting events we have in store for Glen Rock this year and beyond. Wait till you see what we have in store for you this year!  We have two major fundraising events planned, in addition to running our first annual car raffle! But, WE NEED YOUR HELP! And today’s request is really simple! We strongly request that everyone “Like Us” on Facebook.  And then tell ALL your friends and family to “Like Us” too. As we reach out to major corporations to ask them to sponsor our events, it would really help to show our community rallying behind us to make the turf field project a reality.  we will be using Facebook to keep you informed of all the great news as it breaks this year.  You can forward this email to friends and family by clicking on the “Forward Email” prompt at the bottom.

In April of 2012 Game On Glen Rock will begin selling tickets for our first annual car raffle. The grand prize is a brand new, Chevy Cruze - valued at $24,995. This year’s second prize will be a His and Hers Omega Watch Set,valued at $10,000.

GET READY FOR THE SUMMER EVENT OF THE YEAR!

On August 18, 2012, Game On Glen Rock (GOGR) will hold its first annual Glen Rock Family Day! You don’t want to miss this action-packed, all-day family event! We expect this major fundraiser to be attended by at least 3,000 people!

The event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC and will be held at Lower Faber Field. Running from 11:00am to 10:00pm, we are offering a little something for everyone! The day will be filled with live music and our first “TURFSTOCK” concert! But that is not all! We will have appearances by professional sports celebrities, sports competitions and clinics, magic shows, jugglers, a Wiffle Ball Tournament, field races for all age groups, free yoga and Salsa classes, Frisbee Dogs and Ultimate Frisbee demonstrations, a beer tent and food courts, and more! We also will provide free health screenings and wellness information, offer a shuttle bus system for the day, and run a food and clothing drive for our GlenRock neighbors in need.

Get ready, Glen Rock!  THIS YEAR, we are taking our annual Gala to a whole new level! Our 2012 Gala will include heightened elegance, moving the event from our former local church facility to the luxurious Venetian in Garfield, New Jersey. Other than an exquisite dining menu, the entire fundraiser is sure to be bigger and better. This one is going to WOW our guests!

We will be adding Casino gaming activities into the evening, along with providing a spacious dance floor and a sensational live band-Matthew Friedman and Uptown Sounds. Friedman was for three years “The Piano Man” in Billy Joel’s award-winning musical “Movin’ Out.” This talented vocalist and performer is backed by members of the “Movin’ Out” band and, if available, Billy Joel’s own touring band. While particularly well-known for performing Billy Joel and Elton John cover songs, this fantastic band offers a wide range of musical styles – 50s and 60s, Jay-Z to Journey, Lady Gaga to The Cure.  Tickets for the main event will only be $100 per person.

It’s…Game On!

It has been an amazing year. Most of you wouldn’t know how busy GOGR has been unless you were directly involved with our navigation of all the necessary legal and tax filings, intensive strategic planning, and working out the precise details of our upcoming events. But I would like to publically thank all those who have brought us to the point where we stand today! Thank you!

Now that all the early groundwork for becoming a legal and firmly established non-profit is finished, we can move into aggressive implementation of our fundraising plan. The strategy is diverse, and includes corporate sponsorships, field advertising, fundraising events, private donations, and grants. However, we also need the renewed commitment of our fellow Glen Rockcitizens.

We are mindful that people are worried in this economy. For this reason, we have planned events that everyone can attend at low to no cost. Still, these are fundraisers designed to help us reach our goals and we do need to ask you to also support us economically – at the highest level you can afford. Another way in which you can help is by simply coming to Glen RockFamily Day. Your presence is needed in order to make it worthwhile to our corporate sponsors. Please plan on attending! Not only is it free, but a great turnout will make sponsors stick with us over the years! We need them. And, we need YOU.

The transformation of Lower Faber Field into a state-of-the-art sports complex WILL be completed.  There is no question about this. But we need your participation, your enthusiasm, and your financial support. Other than becoming a “friend” on our Facebook page, there are a few other ways in which you can help. You can align your Boiling Springs bank accounts with GOGR simply by telling the bank you “Like” us. Click on “Boiling Springs CAP” to find out more.  You can also support us by switching your energy service to Viridian Energy.  Click on “Viridian Alliance” to see how you can save money on your energy bill while helping GOGR at the same time.

In closing, we need a lot of volunteers for Glen Rock Family Day. We need people to help with planning events as well as those who can help run things on the actual event day. If you would like to join in, please get in touch with Mark McCullough at 201-819-9046 or at markbaux[email protected].

It’s GAME ON, folks!  Have faith, join the team, and show yourGlen Rock support!