Dear Swim Families, (Note: this was used for an earlier meet and is posted here for reference. A later revision willbe posted when it comes available. Please contact Heidi Wolf with any questions you may have.

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

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 below bring the item you've been assigned.  The list is also posted on the website. 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 

Swimmers Sweet and Salty Mix

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

Food Category	Name	Notes
POPTARTS
Assortment (Total 36)
Assortment (Total 36)
Assortment (Total 36)
Go-gurt and ICE
3 boxes of Go-gurt and 2 Bags of ICE
3 boxes of Go-gurt and 2 Bags of ICE
3 boxes of Go-gurt and 2 Bags of ICE
3 boxes of Go-gurt and 2 Bags of ICE
Clementine Oranges-
2 boxes
2 boxes
2 boxes
2 boxes
Apples
3 bags 5 pounds each 3 bags 5 pounds each
CHEESE STICKS Total of 48, individually wrapped mozzarella sticks
Two 24-packs
Two 24-packs
Two 24-packs
Two 24-packs
HOT DOGS (Ball Park Franks)
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
Three 8-count packages
HARD BOILED EGGS Please boil 1 doz at a time to ensure they are cooked through
Two Dozen
Two Dozen hard boiled eggs
2 COLE SLAW MIX in a bag and 2 jars RUDOLPHS COLE SLAW DRESSING
2 bags and 2 jars of dressing
2 bags and 2 jars of dressing
BABY CARROTS( 4pounds) and 1 bag of ICE Please repack with about 10 carrots in each snack size bag
Carrots and ICE
Carrots and ICE
Carrots and ICE
Carrots and ICE
Carrots and ICE
Carrots and ICE
ASSORTED CHIPS
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
One 50 count assorted bag
2 cases of water ( total aprox 48 bottles)
Soda
Two cases Dr. Pepper
Two case Diet Mountain Dew
Two cases Mountain Dew
Two cases Root Beer
Two cases Pepsi
Two cases Pepsi
Two cases Pepsi
Two cases Diet Pepsi
Two cases Diet Pepsi
Two cases Diet Pepsi
Two cases Sierra Mist
Two cases Sierra Mist
Two cases Diet Coke
Two cases Diet Coke
Two cases Diet Coke
Two cases Diet Coke
Two cases Diet Coke
Vitamin Water
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
Gatorade One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
One case 16 ounce bottles assorted
Fresh Bagels from Brueggers, Einstiens or Panera
3 doz plain
3 dozen plain
3 dozen plain
3 dozen plain
3 dozen plain
3 dozen blueberry
3 dozen cinnamon raisin (not sticky style)

RECIPIES for Chili, Puppy Chow, and Sweet and Salty Swimmers Mix:

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

SWEET AND SALTY SWIMMER’S MIX

In a medium saucepan, combine:

1 stick butter

½ cup Karo syrup

1 c. sugar

Boil gently for 4 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in:

2 Tbs. vanilla

1 tsp. baking soda

Pour over:
1 bag pretzels (the little knot shaped ones)

1 jar dry roasted peanuts

1 box peanut butter Ritz bits

Spread in 2 jelly roll pans and bake at 250, stirring every 15 minutes.

Then add 1 bag M & M’s and spread on waxed paper to cool.