Timber Rattlers 2020 Charity Report

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers may not have been able to play any games during the 2020 season, but that did not stop Timber Rattlers Give Back, the team’s 501(c)3 organization, from raising money for local charities.

The annual Charity Golf Outing which was originally scheduled for June was held on September 10 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in New London. Area golfers plus Timber Rattlers front office personnel collected nearly $9,000 through the golf and raffles that were held after the outing. A date for the 2021 Charity Golf Outing will be announced once a schedule for next season is completed.

The on-site garden was tended to with assistance from Freedom High School’s FFA chapter and it grew approximately 200 pounds of vegetables. The harvests were donated to St. Joe’s Food Pantry.

There is a current fund raiser for Timber Rattlers Give Back that the team has worked on with Pick N’ Save, Fox Communities Credit Union, Scheels, and Fleet Farm that fans can donate to yet this year.

Fang’s Virtual Trick or Treat Parade for Charity is taking entries and donations until October 28. Email a photo of your child or family in a Halloween costume and email the photo to Fang at his email address – [email protected] – before this Wednesday. Make sure to include your child’s name, city, and costume with the photo.

There is no entry fee, but we are asking for a voluntary donation to Timber Rattlers Give Back. Donations may be made through this link on the Timber Rattlers Give Back website.

A slideshow video of the entrants will be premiered on our Facebook page at 6:30pm on Friday, October 30.

Thank you to everyone who assisted us during this challenging year. We look forward to a much better 2021.

Timber Rattlers Introduce Fang’s Virtual Trick-or-Treat Parade for Charity

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have worked with Pick N’ Save, Fox Communities Credit Union, Scheels, and Fleet Farm to put together Fang’s Virtual Trick-or-Treat Parade for Charity. However, we need your help to make this parade happen and to raise money for Timber Rattlers Give Back.

Take a photo of your child or family in a Halloween costume and email the photo to Fang at his email address – [email protected] – before October 28. Make sure to include your child’s name, city, and costume with the photo.

We will put together a slideshow video of all the participants and premier it on our Facebook page at 6:30pm on Friday, October 30.

There is no entry fee, but we are asking for a voluntary donation to Timber Rattlers Give Back, the 501(C)(3) non-profit organization that provides financial support for charitable causes in the Fox Valley. To make a donation, users must sign up for an MiLB account at this link, sign up to donate to Timber Rattlers Give Back Inc.

Enroll Your Class in Fang’s Reading Club for 2021

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have had to make a few changes before announcing the 2021 edition of Fang’s Reading Club. The changes have been made and the team is ready to take enrollments in the popular, long-running, incentive-based rewards program that encourages reading development in children from grades K through 5! This year’s program is presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, Learning Rx, Badger Sports Park, Myndology, EatStreet, and Tutor Doctor. Teachers and reading coordinators have until December 31 to get involved in this program.

Registration is very easy and may be done through the website set up at FangsReadingClub.com. You may also check out other details on the program at that link.

Personnel at participating schools have the flexibility to design the program to meet the needs of their students. Students who meet all their goals for the program are rewarded with a FREE ticket as part of their school’s Family Night at a Timber Rattlers game in 2021. Plus, the sponsors and the Timber Rattlers will have a special prize waiting for those who complete the program at the ballpark when they attend their game!

The Timber Rattlers and the sponsors of Fang’s Reading Club will provide:

  • An introductory letter to be sent to parents at the start of the program.
  • Baseball related verification aids to help parents and teachers track the progress of participants.
  • A FREE ticket to a 2021 Timber Rattlers home game with a hot dog & soda voucher for students who complete the program.
  • Home Run Prize to be redeemed by students on their School’s Family Night at the Ballpark.
  • An easy, online ticket ordering option. Information to aid schools in setting up their Family Night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

You may also download this year’s Reading Club brochure here.

The club had 200 schools and over 40,000 students participate in the program last year and Fang is looking to make this year’s club even bigger!

Contact Dayna Baitinger at [email protected], (800) WI-TIMBER, or (920) 733-4152 if you have any questions or would like to register your class or school for Fang’s Reading Club.

Fox Valley High School Senior All-Star Games at Neuroscience Group Field on August 2

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The area’s best high school seniors will take part in a series of All-Star games at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Sunday, August 2 presented by Fox Communities Credit Union. An All-Day, General Admission pass will be available for $5 and fans will be asked to socially distance within the stadium to see live baseball.

The first game is scheduled to start at 1:00pm with Team Cardinal taking on Team Black. A second game to follow at 3:30pm with Team White against Team Gray. The winning teams from the first two games will play a third game at 6:00pm. Rosters of the teams are at the end of this release.

The parking lot will open at 11:00am with free parking. Neuroscience Group Field will open at noon. There will be concessions available during the games.

“We’re thankful for the sponsors who have stepped up to provide this great opportunity for many of the local top high school baseball talent to play the final game of their high school careers,” said Aaron Hahn, vice president of the Timber Rattlers. “We’re excited to host these games and look forward to seeing fans in the stands for baseball once again!”

In addition to Fox Communities Credit Union as the presenting sponsor, Fleet Farm, and Premier Promotions have partnered in making this event happen.

Passes may be purchased in advance through this link at the Timber Rattlers Website or at the Neuroscience Group Field Box Office during regular business hours (9:00am to 5:00pm) Thursday and Friday or Sunday afternoon.

Timber Rattlers to Host Blood Drive on August 1

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Community Blood Center will set up their Mobile Blood Center in the parking lot at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium on Saturday, August 1 to take donations between 8:00am and noon.

Those interested in donating must make an appointment at this link or by calling 800-280-4102.

Fans who donate will receive one general admission ticket for a regular season Timber Rattlers game in 2021 and a Timber Rattlers souvenir gift from a past season.

Timber Rattlers Donate over $3,600 from Udder Tuggers Sales

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The final numbers are in and June was a great month for Wisconsin Udder Tuggers sales in the Snake Pit Team Store and that means it was a great month for a pair of local charities supported by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin. Fans purchased nearly $18,500 in Udder Tuggers merchandise in June. The Timber Rattlers are donating 20% of those sales to Hunger Task Force Free & Local and Wisconsin Food & Farm Support Fund.

“We want to thank all of our fans who purchased Udder Tuggers merchandise during the month of June to help support the charities supported by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin,” said Dayna Baitinger, Director of Community Relations for the Timber Rattlers. “The donation will help support our state’s farmers and encourage consumption of milk and other agriculture products to ensure farmers continue to have a place to sell their products, and provide Wisconsinites access to nutritious, high-quality foods.”

The amount donated is $3,686.81.

A note to fans who pre-ordered the new Udder Tuggers hats in late June: Those hats have not arrived in the Snake Pit Team Store yet. Your order will be shipped as soon as they arrive.

The Snake Pit Team Store is open Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and has all the latest Timber Rattlers merchandise. Fans may also order from the online team store through this link at the Timber Rattlers website.

School of Snappy Reading Club and Worksheets 

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April 13, 2020

Snappers Educational Tools

Beloit, WI – The Beloit Snappers are providing educational tools for children in the community to continue working on all core school subjects from the comfort of home. Completing these worksheets and challenges gives your child the opportunity to win prizes while also continuing to practice their valuable skills.

All worksheets can be found on our Educational Resources tab on our website, on the Beloit Snappers Facebook page and the Beloit Snappers Twitter page.

The Snappers Reading Club is sponsored by McDonald’s and completing the form can get your child a 4-piece McNuggets voucher and a free reserve ticket for a future Snappers game. Read to or with your children for at least 25 minutes per day, five days a week for four weeks and keep a log using the worksheet provided.

The Reading Club Challenge begins on Monday April 13, 2020 and goes through Monday May 11, 2020. To be eligible for this challenge, your child must be between the ages of 4-12.

Educators Credit Union and the Snappers have teamed up to provide children with Snappy’s School Worksheets. This baseball related packet is complete with Math, English, Science, Geography, History, and other fun activities to encourage learning while away from school.

These are designed to keep your child busy while learning and having fun! For any questions, please contact Kat Grzeszkiewicz at [email protected] .

Timber Rattlers Job Fair to Be Held on February 24

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are looking for you to join their team! The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers will host a Job Fair for prospective game day employees for the 2020 season on Monday, February 24 from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. The event will be held in the Fox Communities Credit Union Fox Club at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

The Timber Rattlers will be accepting applications and conducting on-site interviews for part-time, seasonal, game day positions during the job fair. Here is a complete listing of jobs available this season:

Stadium Operations and Customer Service Game Day/Evening Positions:

Custodial Crew – Responsible for cleaning the stadium following games, special events, banquets, etc. and as needed throughout the stadium.

Snake Pit Team Store – The Timber Rattlers merchandise store is in need of helpful workers.

Security – Responsible for fan safety. Must be over 21, with some experience.

Ticket Sellers – Prepare and sell all game day and advance tickets via phone, mail, and window with an emphasis on efficiency, accuracy, and service. Responsible for all accounting of ticket inventory, including coupons, vouchers and promotional tickets. Computer literate due to ticketing software.

Ticket Takers – Scan tickets and welcome fans as they enter the ballpark.

Ushers – Responsibilities include pre-game prep, greeting and assisting fans to their seats, watch crowd for problems or injuries during game, assist fans safely out at the end of the game.

Concessions Game Day/Evening Positions:

Kitchen managers, Cooks & Kitchen Staff – Primary responsibilities include planning, preparation and cooking of meals for baseball games, banquet events and special events. A basic understanding of the food service industry is preferred but not necessary. These individuals will need to be available for both day and night baseball games during the week and weekends so a flexible schedule is important. Availability starting in April.

Servers – Looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends but availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, with some server experience. Completion of liquor license course a plus but not required. Availability starting in April.

Bartenders – Flexible with hours, but primarily looking for those who are interested working PM’s and weekends. Availability during the daytime is a plus. Must be 18, experience preferred but not required. Must complete liquor license course in order to sell beer. Availability starting in April.

Hawkers – Must be able to carry 50+ lbs. up and down stairs. Looking for workers 18 years of age and older, but exceptions may be made. Must complete liquor license course to sell beer. Availability starting in April.

Picnic Staff – Must be able to lift 50+ lbs. with help of others on staff. Looking for workers 18 years of age and older, but exceptions may be made. Availability starting in April.

Picnic Lead – Individual must be able to successfully run picnics throughout the stadium. Food & beverage experience required along with understanding of buffets. Must be available majority of games throughout the season. Availability starting in April.

Concession Stand Server – Responsible for the distribution of food and beverage out of concession or kiosks. Must be able to work day games, must be 18 or older.

Concession Stand Register Operator – Primary responsibilities include taking food and beverage orders, cash handling, and customer interaction. Must be able to work day games, doesn’t necessarily need to be over 18, and should be comfortable on computers.

Concession Stand Runner – Individuals are required to keep food and beverage product replenished during baseball games. Required to lift half barrels (161lbs) on occasion. The job also includes frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time.

All concession positions are primarily nights/weekends but have 1st shift hours available occasionally.

In addition, the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers banquet facility is looking for year-round, part-time employees in the following areas:

Bartenders – Day availability (at least one with lead bartender potential)- immediate start

Runners – Frequent walking and standing for extended periods of time, able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds – immediate start

Dishwashers – Mostly summer hours

Servers – Provide excellent food and beverage service for banquet events, assist with set-up of tables, linens, chairs, etc. for full service of banquet events and maintain back of house, front of house, and side work duties for productivity of banquet events – summer hours

Job seekers are encouraged to fill out their application before arrival at the job fair. Applications are available at the Timber Rattlers Front Office, or a downloadable application can be found online at this link to the Timber Rattlers website. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age by April 9, 2020. Interested applicants should come prepared to interview with a Timber Rattlers staff member and bring a photo ID and Social Security Card.

Applicants should be energetic, friendly, dependable, and look forward to contributing to the welcoming atmosphere of Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The Timber Rattlers offer a fun-filled atmosphere and a unique employee experience for the summer months. The Rattlers are an equal opportunity employer.

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Part-time positions available for 2020 season

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are in search of energetic and responsible people for part-time employment for the 2020 season. Applications may be picked up during regular business hours (Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm) at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium or on the team’s website.

There are openings in all departments, but the team is in special need of ushers, food & beverage workers, parking attendants, and ticket office and Snake Pit Team Store personnel. The Timber Rattlers are particularly interested in people who can begin in April. Applicants must turn 16 years of age on or before April 8, 2020.

Completed forms should be returned to Mary Robinson at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium in person or through the mail:

Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
ATTN: Mary Robinson
PO Box 7464
Appleton, WI 54912

The Timber Rattlers will begin the 2020 season at home against the Burlington Bees on Thursday, April 9. Game time is 6:35pm.

Ticket packages for 2020 are available from the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers ticket office by calling any of the new members of our team at (800) WI-TIMBER or (920) 733-4152, stopping at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium, or online at timberrattlers.com. April games are free with the purchase any ticket package this year. The ticket office is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

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Timber Rattlers Release 2019 Charity Report

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – It was a good year for the various charities supported by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Charity Fund. The Rattlers have released a brief report on their charitable works during 2019 as they prepare for 2020.

The main fundraisers for the 2019 Timber Rattlers were the seven jersey auctions held during the 2019 season. The auctions included team-worn jerseys based on promotions for the Udder Tuggers, Los Cascabeles, Military Appreciation, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Brewers, Star WarsTM, and Wisconsin Brats. These auctions raised almost $18,000 for local charities.

The Timber Rattlers are finalizing their jersey designs for the 2020 season and will unveil those designs as Opening Night for next season gets closer.

The annual Charity Golf Outing which was held on June 3, 2019 was another significant fundraiser. Nearly 100 area golfers plus Timber Rattlers players, coaches, and front office personnel collected over $8,500 for the Timber Rattlers Charity Foundation through the golf and raffles that were held after the outing. The 2020 Charity Golf Outing is scheduled for Monday, June 1 at Shamrock Heights Golf Course in Shawano.

The team was also involved in programs like Whiffer’s Fitness Program and Fang’s Reading Club. The reading club is an incentive-based program that allows schools in Northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula to get children from Kindergarten through fifth grade involved in reading. The fitness program helped to get kids in the Fox Cities to get and stay active.

Mascots Whiffer & Fang got into the charitable spirit on their birthdays, too. Whiffer’s Birthday in March coincided with the team’s individual tickets on sale date and a Help for the Homeless Drive that collected hygiene products for area homeless shelters. Fang’s Birthday in August collected 410 pounds in non-perishable food items as part of the Cans for Cake food drive.

The Timber Rattlers front offices also tended to their on-site garden to grow and harvest over 400 pounds of food in the Greenstone Farm Credit Services Ballpark Garden at Neuroscience Group Field. The fresh vegetables were taken to St. Joe’s Food Pantry.

Some of the charities helped by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2019 included Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Fox Valley Veterans Council, Children’s Cancer Family Foundation of Northeast Wisconsin, St. Joe’s Food Pantry, Freedom Food Pantry, Lupus Foundation, Farm Aid, and Miracle League of the Fox Valley.

Additionally, over 2000 hats were presented to area Little League programs. Numerous other charities received over 10,000 ticket vouchers to be used in their own fundraisers by the Rattlers.

The team established the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Fund with the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region in 2016 to benefit the team’s charitable works.

Thank you to everyone who assisted in our charitable works in 2019. We could not have accomplished this without the support of the players, coaches, and community. We look forward to 2020.

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Weyauwega Baseball Diamond Receives Makeover from Rattlers Grounds Crew

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Weyauwega Community Baseball Field received a makeover courtesy of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers before the snow started to fall. The field was chosen in a random drawing of participants in a fundraising program that was available to youth baseball programs during the 2019 season.

The Timber Rattlers grounds crew edged the diamond, leveled the playing surface, and cleaned up the fence line at the Little League field.

“The City of Weyauwega is very grateful to have been selected for this work and for the graciousness of the Timber Rattlers to use their time and talents to better community ball fields such as ours,” said city administrator Jeremy Schroeder. “We extend a huge thank you to the Timber Rattlers and their staff for the work at the community park ball diamond.”

The fund raising program in 2020 will allow youth sports leagues and eligible non-profit organizations to purchase undated Timber Rattlers ticket vouchers at $7, resell the vouchers for $12, and keep the difference for their group.

There are some exciting new additions coming to the 2020 fund raising program this offseason. Contact Kyle Fargen at (920)733-4152 Ext. 225 or [email protected] for the latest information on how you can participate next season.

Ticket packages for the 2020 season are available online through timberrattlers.com, over the phone at (920) 733-4152 or (800) WI-TIMBER or in person at the Timber Rattlers Box Office located at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium. The box office is open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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Rattlers Host Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark on October 27

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – It will be a spooky Sunday at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium as the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers host a free Trick-or-Treat at the Ballpark event on October 27 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.  Make sure to come out in costume.

Participating sponsors will be set up on the concourse with treats for the children. There will also be a face painting station, a balloon artist, and a movie playing on the videoboard. If you need to warm up a little during the day, the Legends Lounge on the first base concourse will have hot chocolate for purchase.

Wisconsin’s schedule for the 2020 season has been made available.   Season ticket packages for the 2020 season are available from the Timber Rattlers ticket office, which is open from 9am until 5pm Monday through Friday. Fans may call (920) 733-4152 or 800-WI-TIMBER or stop by the box office at the stadium.

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Enroll Your Class in Fang’s Reading Club for 2020

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers are ready to take enrollments for the 2020 edition of Fang’s Reading Club! The popular, long-running, incentive-based rewards program encourages reading development in children from grades K through 5 and is presented by Fox Communities Credit Union, Learning Rx, Myndology, and Tutor Doctor. Teachers and reading coordinators have until Friday, November 22 to get involved in this program.

Personnel at participating schools have the flexibility to design the program to meet the needs of their students. The Timber Rattlers and various sponsors will provide students with incentive prizes as they reach goals within the program. Students who meet all of their goals for the program are rewarded with a FREE ticket as part of their school’s Family Night at a Timber Rattlers game in 2020.

The Timber Rattlers and the sponsors of Fang’s Reading Club will provide:

  • An introductory letter to be sent to parents at the start of the program.
  • Baseball related verification aids to help parents and teachers track the progress of participants.
  • Incentive prizes for students as they reach each goal set by the coordinator.
  • A FREE ticket to a 2020 Timber Rattlers game with a hot dog & soda voucher for students who complete the program.
  • An easy, online ticket ordering optionInformation to aid schools in setting up their Family Night at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium.

Please head to Fang’s Reading Club page at the Timber Rattlers website for full details, including a sample timeline, dates for Reading Club games, and how your school can schedule a visit from Fang. You may also look at this year’s Reading Club brochure here.

The club had 200 schools and over 45,000 students participate in the program last year and Fang is looking to make this year’s club even bigger!

Contact Dayna Baitinger at [email protected], (800) WI-TIMBER, or (920) 733-4152 if you have any questions or would like to register your class or school for Fang’s Reading Club.

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West Bend Mutual & Senz Insurance Donate $1,500 to Stateline CF

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BELOIT, WI – On August 20, 2019, West Bend Mutual and Senz Insurance donated $1,500 to the Beloit Stateline Community Foundation for the Snappers hitting 30 home runs at Pohlman Field in the 2019 season.

The check was accompanied with a presentation during the game on Aug. 20th when the Snappers played the Burlington Bees. Snappers General Manager Jeff Gray, Sheryl Bell of West Bend Mutual, and Mark Senz, Dennis Senz, & Pete Marino of Senz Insurance were all on hand to donate the check to the Stateline Community Foundation.

“West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation are great partners that have continued to support the Beloit Snappers throughout our history, and we are very grateful to have them as partners. They do a tremendous job of supporting the Snappers on and off the field and help strengthen the Stateline community,” said Jeff Gray talking about the partnership with the Snappers.

This strong, long-lasting bond has been in effect since 2007 and the group continues to make positive strides not only at Pohlman Field, but within our local community.

As another season has officially wrapped up, the Beloit Snappers are looking forward to the 2020 season and continuing the incredible experience of professional baseball right here in Beloit with terrific partners like West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation.

Lastly, the Snappers would like to thank West Bend Mutual, Senz Insurance, and Stateline Community Foundation for their continuous support of Beloit Snappers professional baseball.

The Beloit Snappers are a member of the Midwest League and have been the Single-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. For more ticket information, contact the Snappers office at (608) 362-2272 or visit our website, www.snappersbaseball.com

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Timber Rattlers Release 2018 Charity Report

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GRAND CHUTE, WI – The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers had a busy season off the field with their charitable works. The Midwest League affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers is reporting on their year as 2018 is coming to a close and they are preparing for 2019.

The two main fundraisers for the Timber Rattlers were the Golf Outing and their specialty jersey auctions. The 2018 Golf Outing was held at Shamrock Heights Golf Course and raised over $6,700 with the participation of 82 area golfers plus 17 members of the Timber Rattlers team including players, coaches, and front office personnel. The team held seven auctions for their alternate jerseys that included the Brats, Salute to Cows, Star Wars™, Wisconsin Badgers, & Brewers Sunday uniforms and raised nearly $13,000 for local charities. The 2019 Timber Rattlers Golf Outing is scheduled for June 3. The Rattlers are in the process of creating their alternate jerseys for next season.

The team was also involved in programs like Whiffer’s Fitness Program and Fang’s Reading Club. The fitness program helped to get kids in the Fox Cities to get and stay active. The reading club is an incentive-based program that allows schools in Northeastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula to get children from Kindergarten through fifth grade involved in reading.

Mascots Whiffer & Fang got into the charitable spirit on their birthdays, too. Whiffer’s Birthday in March coincided with the team’s individual tickets on sale date and a Help for the Homeless Drive that collected hygiene products for area homeless shelters. Fang’s Birthday in August collected 328 pounds in non-perishable food items as part of the Cans for Cake food drive.

The Rattlers didn’t just collect food. They also grew and harvested over 400 pounds of food in the Greenstone Farm Credit Services Ballpark Garden at Neuroscience Group Field. The fresh vegetables were taken to St. Joe’s Food Pantry.

Area Little Leagues were presented with over 2000 hats with the support of the Rattlers.

Some of the charities helped by the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 2018 included Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Fox Valley Veterans Council, Children’s Cancer Family Foundation of Northeast Wisconsin, St. Joe’s Food Pantry, Freedom Food Pantry, and Miracle League of the Fox Valley.

Numerous other charities were also given Timber Rattlers ticket vouchers to be used in their own fundraisers. The Timber Rattlers could not have accomplished this without the support of the players, coaches, and community.

The team established the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Fund with the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region in 2016 to benefit the team’s charitable works.

The schedule for the 2019 Wisconsin Timber Rattlers season is available here. Fans may purchase full season, half season, seven-game, and ten-game packages for next season through the Timber Rattlers Ticket Office at Neuroscience Group Field at Fox Cities Stadium by calling (800) WI-TIMBER or (920) 733-4152; stopping at the Ticket Office; or online through timberrattlers.com.

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