Dear Swim Families,

We have another big Swim meet right around the corner!  I am looking forward to another great weekend in the concessions room! 

Our last big home meet this swim season is coming up on Saturday February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2009.  As we've done with past meets we are asking parents to help by donating food for our concessions stand. The proceeds from concessions is a large part of the club revenue and helps pay our great coaches and keep dues for members down.  Thank you for your support.

Please check the shopping list that will be sent out next week and bring the item you've been assigned.  We ask that you spend between $10-$15 for your item(s).  If what we've assigned goes over $15 then just purchase enough to stay within the limit. As we depend on the donations to make the fundraising successful, we ask that all club members donate food items, even if they are not swimming at the meet.

We always have to shop at Sam’s club before the meet to purchase items that are not donated.  We also make another run on Saturday night to buy additional food that we run out of for the meet on Sunday.  If you would like to donate an additional $5.00 to help with these costs we would appreciate it greatly.  The checks can be made out to Hopkins Hurricanes.

Another great way to help out the team (in addition to donating the food items on the chart) is to bake a treat. We are looking for these baked goods:

Rice Krispie treats,

Puppy Chow

Special K Bars 

Please cut the Rice Krispie treats and Special K bars into 3 inch square sizes and wrap in plastic wrap.  If you make puppy chow we have found that the small snack size bags work well for this.  As many bags as you are willing to make would be greatly appreciated as this is a HUGE seller and the swimmers and kids LOVE this stuff.  We have attached the recipes for you for the chili and the puppy chow. Also if you would like to make chili please let us know.  We have attached the recipe for you.

Drop Off:  

There are 2 options for dropping off your donations for this meet:

At North Jr High Pool between 6:00 pm & 7:00pm on Friday, February 13 OR You may bring it to St. Kate’s by 8:00am on Saturday February 14.  Please be on time with the drop off at North on Friday, We will be leaving North at 7:00pm to set up concessions at St Kate's.  We will have a sign in sheet at both locations.

Coolers Needed: 

We need 8 large coolers for the concessions area.  If you have a large cooler we could use, please bring it to Hopkins North Junior High by Friday evening (if possible).  Please be sure your name is on your cooler.

One last item:  We are in great need for volunteers for this meet.  This is a great opportunity to meet other swim parents and we really have fun!  It is easy to go watch your swimmer in their event and return to the concessions room.  Because we are serving hot food, it is not possible to have your kids helping in the concessions area.  We do need 3-4 swim team members (ages 9 and up) to help with running water, sodas and snacks to timers.  Email me if your swimmer would like to help.  We also need 4 volunteers per shift to work concessions. Please volunteer by signing up on our website, www.hopkinshurricanes.com .

Thanks for your continued support and making the team a great experience for our kids!  Please let me know if you have any questions.

Heidi Wolf

Concessions Coordinator

952-922-3077

ronseawolf@yahoo.com

            

Hopkins Hurricanes Chili Recipe

      Ingredients:

  • 1lb ground hamburger, browned
  • 2Tbs oil
  • 2 cups chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 cup onion
  • 2 (28oz) Crushed Tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 (15.5 oz) can Dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 2 (15.5 oz) can Chili beans, undrained
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup hickory smoked barbecue sauce
  • 4 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Directions:

1.       Heat oil in pot, cook onion and bell pepper in oil 3-4 minutes or till tender.

2.       Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. 

3.       Simmer 15 minutes or until chili is thoroughly heated and flavors are blended.

 

 

 

Puppy Chow Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares

·        1/2 cup peanut butter

·        1 12 oz bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

·        1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

·        ¼ cup butter

·        1tsp vanilla

Directions:

1.       In a saucepan over low heat ( or in microwave), melt the chocolate; add peanut butter and butter and vanilla. mix until smooth.

2.       Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.

3.       Cool slightly in fridge.

4.       Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated.

5.       Pack in snack size ziplock baggies