07/23/2024
More Special Thanks:
CLINT HUDKINS - Master Chef. Those pulled pork and prime rib sandwiches... (for our guests, the next time you're passing through Velva stop into his joint, Finishline Burgers and Brew, and say "hi")
MARSHALL KNAUP - Master of Ceremonies. Simply Fantastic.
MICHAEL NEINHAS AND CHELSEA HOLMAN - National Anthem Talents!!
MAGIC CITY YOUTH BASEBALL - Use of their "game" mound.
VELVA AMERICAN LEGION - Popcorn donation for the movie.
MAGIC BEAN BREWING - Easier to type than say on the Mic.
BRANDED APPARREL - The official swag provider of Velva Baseball
TYLER ERICKSON - VELVA FIRE DEPT - Taking time out of your evenings to douse the field. We know the time commitment was more than just spraying it on the field. THANK YOU!
CANDAK/CHAD BARSTAD - The extra bathrooms!
SHELBY BARSTAD - Concession stand manager. 'nuff said. IYKYK..
MARK BALAS - Lining up the "carnival" area! Loved it!
BALAS/FINNY/BOZ/COACH WEIDLER - Head Groundskeepers!
THE FELLER'S - Fantastic job despite leaving your comfort zone for a weekend after doing BR and Legion all summer in the Minot area.
TENT PROVIDERS - We're not exactly sure who you are, but they were crucial!
VELVA PARK EMPLOYEES - Always there, even on Saturday. Thanks!
VELVA PARK BOARD - See above.
MIKE HEISLER/CLAUDETTE SELZLER - Movie in the Park and being Park Board liaisons!
MILES PASSA - There's no debate - our favorite moment of the week. We're still having a hard time putting into words...
ERIN CLARK - Managing the dunk tank. $1371 was raised for Miles!
POST 39 LEGION PLAYERS - It's summer. There hasn't been many off days for you guys. THANK YOU!
STAMPEDE FAMILIES - You stepped up. Long hours. Use of personal vacation days from work. You knocked it out of the park!
VYB BOARD AND THEIR FAMILIES - Two more weeks and we can start summer vacation (except for Mr. Weidler). But seriously, I can speak for all of us and say THANK YOU for embracing the summer baseball life.
(personal plug - Melissa, Luke, Evalyn and Audra - Thank you for putting up with the 15 hour days, making sure I'm hydrating, making sure my head is on straight, and simply just jumping in where needed)
If we're forgetting anyone, know that it certainly isn't intentional or your contribution was any less important. There's so many moving parts in this event and we hope we've had a chance to track down everyone at some point to let them know how much your efforts are appreciated.
To all the fans/families who called Velva home for 3 days last week, THANK YOU!
