Copeland Manor School

[CEValkyrie]

Jon and I attended an Exploration Day at Copeland Manor School in Libertyville yestarday representing DISContinuum Disc Golf Club. Being a teacher, this is one of the most organized events i've ever seen at a school. The day started with a fantastic breakfast. There was an opening ceremony that followed. Ron Rivera of the 85 Bears & now defensive coordinator spoke as well as a magician. There were about 40 different presenters at this event. There were 4 one hour sessions during the day. Each kid had to choose 4 presenters that they wanted to see prior to the event. Each kid had a laminated schedule and each presenter had an attendance sheet. We had 53 students attend our disc golf demo. Jon & I covered disc golf basics and handed out updated disc golf information packets. After session 2 we had a one hour break for lunch. They then served an awesome lunch too. I had a blast. Did I miss anything Jon?

[Jon Brakel]

I got a thank you packet in the mail from Copeland Manor School today. There were 5 thank you cards in it, 4 from students. The art on them is priceless, but the words are pretty good also. Below you will find transcripts of each one. We had 53 students during the four sessions and I'm glad that some of them thought enough of it to pick us to thank. Just the fact that they had 37 different presentations to choose from and 53 chose to see ours, was good to begin with.

Here are the thank you notes, with spelling mistakes preserved.

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Jon Brakel & Brett Comincioli
"A Hole in One"
Thank you so much!!! Look at the book to! by Justin
Dear Jon and Brett,
I like a hole in one. Because you got to throw a dic. I like to throw it & hit.
Sincerely,
Justin

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Thank sooooooooooooooooooooooo much
Dear Disc Golf Pros,
Thank you so much on how to play Disc golf. I have enjoyed playing the sport, and I know I will Keep on going. Thanks to you two I now can play one of the best sports in the world. I really hope that more Disc Golf will get more popular so that, it will get on T.V. I hope you have a great time playing.
From Pete

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May 24, 2004
Dear Mr. Brakel,
Thank you for teaching me how to play frisbee golf. I learned how throw it 4 different ways. It took me 3 shots to get it in the hole. When we did the contest I lost because I did not try my hardest. Please come again some other time.

Sincerely.
Annie

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Dear A Hole In One Presenters,

I had a great time learning about frisbee golf. I am going to start to play.

From,
Charlie

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5/26/04
Jon + Brett,

I can't say "Thank You" enough for all your help in making Copeland Manor's Exploration Day a success. I have included photographs and thank you cards from the children. You have made a difference in the lives of our students.

THANK YOU!

Debbi (Debbi was one of the volunteers (parent? I'm guessing) who helped plan and run the Exploration Day.)

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Coming home and opening that and reading them made me forget about all my petty troubles for a good long while.

[D]

Ahahahahhahahaha  


Okay, I'm done being immature, very cool and very "cute"    

[CEValkyrie]

That is cool Jon!! Can you bring it to the next club meetings?

[Jon Brakel]

That is cool Jon!! Can you bring it to the next club meetings?

Yes.