DECEMBER 2014
NFL ALUMNI UPDATE
HUDDLE UP! by Joe Pisarcik
The days are growing shorter, and the weather, much colder. Young kids are
writing their wish lists. People are decorating their houses and piling into
stores. As you know, all of that can mean only one thing:
It’s almost time for the Super Bowl!
As of this writing, just seven weeks remain before the Big Game. There’s always a lot of
excitement surrounding the game, and we’re looking forward to the NFL Alumni being part
of the tremendous run-up to the game.
First, on behalf of everyone at NFL Alumni headquarters, I want to wish you and yours a very
happy holiday celebration. During our NFL days, we all missed a lot of Sundays and other
time with our loved ones and friends. Now that we have the gift of time, that makes it extra
special to be able to share the holidays with those who matter most to us.
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NFL Alumni Winter Meetings
2014 Recap & Photos
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LabCorp Named Official
Lab Services Provider to Pro
Football Legends
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Philadelphia Chapter Gala
Raises over $20,000 for
Ronald McDonald House
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Current and Former NFL
Players Use Their Singing
Voices to Help Sick Children
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NFL Alumni at Super Bowl
XLIX
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New Chapters in 2015
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5 Motivators To Help You Stick
To Your New Year’s Resolution
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NFL Player Engagement: 2015
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New Member Savings!
Back to the game: we have some very special events planned, for the weekend out in Arizona.
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On Thursday, Jan. 29, we’re teaming up with Coach Mike Ditka and Ron “Jaws” Jaworski
to host a VIP cigar party, “Cigars with the Stars,” in Scottsdale, AZ. Coach and Jaws
will bring along lots of celebrities and friends to help you enjoy premium cigars, open
bar, appetizers and a silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the Gridiron Greats
Assistance Fund, our own Pro Football Legends, and the Kevin Turner Foundation.
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For those of you who are still in shape – and those who want to get back in shape – we’re
hosting The Valor & Victors 5K Run on Saturday, Jan. 31 in Scottsdale, AZ. Proceeds will
benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation and the NFL Alumni’s children’s charities.
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On Super Bowl Sunday Morning, the NFL Alumni is hosting our official Game Day Brunch
at Del Frisco’s Grille in Phoenix, AZ. The event will feature great food, game analysis from
NFL legends and personalities, stories from past Super Bowls, and a chance to mingle
with other players and fans before the game!
On a separate note, I’m thrilled to announce the kick-off to our newest membership benefit,
provided by LabCorp. Under this agreement, LabCorp will offer to provide diagnostic testing
services for any uninsured NFL Alumni members and families. The program begins with the
Philly/NY/NJ Chapters, and rolls out nationally over the next 60 days, so please check out the
LabCorp page on our website for more information!
In between holiday shopping trips, help us spread the word about these events. The more
people we can get out to Scottsdale, the more fun we’ll have, and the bigger the impact for
those in need. Looking forward to seeing you out there. In the meantime, happy holidays!
Upcoming Events
January 29-30
Player Care Foundation Health
Screenings
Phoenix, AZ
January 29
Ditka & Jaws Cigars With The
Stars
Scottsdale, AZ
January 30
NFLA Valor & Victors 5K
Scottsdale, AZ
Moving Forward Together,
February 1
Official Game Day Brunch
Phoenix, AZ
Joe Pisarcik
President & CEO
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
NFL Alumni Winter Meetings 2014
At the beginning of the month, NFL Alumni Board of Directors and Chapter Presidents arrived in Mount
Laurel, NJ for the Winter Meetings held at Headquarters. Spanning three days, they met to discuss plans
for NFL Alumni in 2015, and took time to reconnect and share best practices for serving our members.
Top: NFL Alumni Board of Directors and Chapter representatives. Bottom Left: Chapter Presidents taking a
tour at NFL Films, where meetings were held on the second day. Bottom Right: Our newly installed chapter
presidents with Ron “Jaws” Jaworski (second from left). L-R: Mike Attardi, Central Florida; Craig McEwen,
San Diego; Mike Dotterer, North California.
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
LabCorp Named Official Laboratory Services Provider of Pro Football Legends
This month, NFL Alumni is excited to announce a new relationship
with Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) as the official
laboratory services provider of Pro Football Legends. This new
partnership will help NFL Alumni to provide discounted and free
diagnostic services to uninsured Player members and their families.
Without insurance, simple yet crucial diagnostic tests can be
expensive for anyone. Luckily, with over 250 medical tests covered,
NFL Alumni can help uninsured Player members get the services they
need without worrying about their wallets. This program is currently
only available to Philadelphia and NY/NJ Chapter members, and will
be expanded across the country after the new year.
Sign up to participate in the program by visiting
www.nflalumni.org/labcorp and fill out the quick online form.
Philadelphia Chapter Gala Raises $20,000 for Ronald McDonald House
On Saturday, October 18, 2014, the Cheerleaders
of the NFL Alumni Philadelphia Chapter, aka The
National Football Cheerleaders Alumni Organization
Philadelphia Chapter, including generations of
Former Eagles Cheerleaders walked the “green”
carpet into the Simeone Automotive Museum
in Philadelphia, PA. The 65th Anniversary Gala
Celebrated the debut of the Eaglettes, and the
evening was filled with friends, great food, dancing
and lots of memories.
The very first cheerleading squad graced the sidelines
in 1948 with the debut of the Eaglettes, later called
the Liberty Belles in the 1970s, to then become
recognized as they are today.
Because of many generous sponsors, the spectacular
silent auction raised approximately $20,000 for the
Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
NFL Alumni at Super Bowl XLIX
Heading out to Arizona for Super Bowl XLIX weekend? There are a bunch of events, programs, and discounts
available to NFL Alumni members and former players!
SAT, JAN 29-30
PCF Health
Screenings
SAT, JAN 31
Valor & Victors 5K
Membership Discounts:
Just show your card!
1. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% Off Entire Purchase
15005 N. Northsight Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ
2. Bunky Boutique
15% Off Entire Purchase
1437 N. 1st Street #103, Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Convention Center
Register today for your
Free Comprehensive Health
Screening at
http://bit.ly/PCFScreenings
Save $5 on your
registration fee using
promo code AZNFLA!
Register at
www.nflalumni5k.org
3. In Good Spirits/Citizen Public HouseFree Appetizer with Purchase
7111 E. 5th Ave, Scottsdale, AZ
4. Octane Raceway
$10 Off 2 Kart Races
9119 E. Indian Bend Rd. Scottsdale, AZ
For more information on events and discounts, visit the membership benefits page at www.nflalumni.org.
Looking Ahead to 2015: New Chapters
With the new year almost upon us, we’re looking forward to how we can best serve our NFL Alumni members
around the country. We’re excited to announce the establishment of three new chapters this past year, and we
are looking towards re-establishing our presence in others. If you live in any of the following areas, we’d like you
to get involved!
NEW CHAPTERS
NEW COLONIES
San Diego
Pacific Northwest
Central Florida (Orlando/Tampa)
Arizona
Cincinnati
Denver
Carolinas
New Orleans
For details on how you can take advantage of these new
opportunities, please contact NFL Alumni Chapter Relations
Director, Jonathan Stupar at [email protected]
or call (973) 241-5148.
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
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5 Simple Motivators That Help You Stick To Your
New Year’s Resolution
Now that we’re nearing the end of the year, it’s time to start thinking about
our resolutions for 2015! Here are 5 tips from LA Fitness to help you stick
to your goals.
1. Money, money, money, money…money! (Go ahead and sing it, it’s fun!)
Keep a reward jar and add a buck or three to the jar each time you: eat something healthy, avoid something
unhealthy, exercise or even just park in the back of the parking lot and take the stairs instead of taking the
easy route. Once you have reached your goal, grab the money and run…this time when you run it can be to
your favorite store to buy something fun!
2. Use a picture as your daily reminder
Post a picture of yourself—depending on what motivates you— you can use a picture from when you looked
your best or use one of those photos that makes you look…let’s say “puffy”—and make sure you place the
picture where you’ll see it every morning to remind yourself of your resolution. This is my personal go to
motivator!
3. Find a “resolution” buddy!
Make your resolution for fitness or weight loss with a friend who has a similar goal. This makes you
responsible for their success—or failure—as well as your own. Sometimes it’s harder to let others down than it
is to let ourselves down; in the end this can benefit both of you…a two-for-one deal!
4. Sign-up for a 5k race or Mud Run
Signing-up now, for an endurance event in the spring or summer
time, gives you something fun to look forward to, a tangible goal and
a solid date on your calendar so you’re less likely to procrastinate.
The events are full of great energy and they are designed for
everyone…like you and your New Year’s resolution! It’s not about
beating everyone else, it’s all about you making it to the finish line!
5. Use ALL of the previous four tips to design the ultimate
motivational COMBO!
Keep a reward jar and tape a motivating picture on it, combine your
jar with your “resolution” buddy’s jar, and after you and your buddy
finish your 5k, run straight to your favorite store to spend your
reward money on something fun!
Happy New Year and best of luck to all of you “resolutioners”!
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
Kick-start your New Year by
signing up for The Valor &
Victors 5K in Scottsdale, AZ!
Saturday, 1/31/2015
www.nflalumni5k.org
NFL Player Engagement Programs for 2015
Here is a list of the upcoming Player Engagement Programs available to Former Players for 2015:
NFL-NCAA Coaches Academy
February 20 – 22, 2015 | Louisville, KY
Boot Camp: Broadcasting
June 1 – 4, 2015 | Mt. Laurel, NJ (NFL Films)
Boot Camp: Consumer Products
March 8 – 11, 2015 | Houston, TX
*Wives and significant others may also attend with
current/former players
Boot Camp: Advanced Broadcasting
June 1 – 4, 2015 | Mt. Laurel, NJ (NFL Films)
*Open to current/former players who have already
completed Boot Camp: Broadcasting
Business Management & Entrepreneurial Program
April 6 – 9, 2015 | San Francisco, CA (Wharton San
Francisco Campus)
Internships/Job Shadows
Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Participating companies include: Merrill Lynch, CB
Richard Ellis, NFL Network, NFL Films, USA Football,
EA Sports, Octagon Sports, AND MORE.
Full list of participating companies and internship
descriptions is available in the Career section on
www.nflengagementzone.com.
*We can also work one-on-one with current/former
players to identify internship opportunities that fit
their interests.
Boot Camp: Franchising
April 17 – 20, 2015 | Ann Arbor, MI (Ross School of
Business, University of Michigan)
*Wives and significant others may also attend with
current/former players
Boot Camp: Sports Journalism and Communications
May 14 – 17, 2015 | Bowling Green, OH (Bowling Green
State University)
For Applications, Deadlines & More, please visit
www.nflalumni.org/NFLPE.
New NFL Alumni Savings!
30% OFF
Shipping
15% OFF
Car Service
40% OFF
12 Months
30% OFF
All Orders
10% OFF
Reservations
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE DEALS AND MORE, VISIT
THE ‘MY BENEFITS’ PAGE ON WWW.NFLALUMNI.ORG!
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
/NFLAlumni
@nflalumni
@nfalumni
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl
NFL Alumni
Association
The next DeVry University session is
coming up in January, 2015! Kick off the
new year by going back to school: finish
your degree, or build on what you’ve
already accomplished!
• Save 25% on your tuition
• Deferred Billing
• Rate applies to members AND your
families!
For more information about our
partnership or to apply, call our
dedicated DeVry representatives at
(877) 346-9388 or visit nflalumni.org.
Get a head start on your new year’s resolution,
and give the gift of fitness! NFL Alumni members,
friends and family can now receive discounts
on LA Fitness Gym Memberships around the
country! For as little as $19.95/month, and NO
enrollment fee, you can have access to multiple
LA Fitness clubs in your area!
Visit www.nflalumni.org/lafitness or call
(518) 330-3951 for more information and to
learn how to sign up!
NFL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
8000 MIDLANTIC DRIVE | sUITE 130 South
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
(877) alum-nfl