The extreme version of the Geneva Lakes Amazing Race will finish at the Fontana Lion's Club Lobster Boil/Steak Fry. The Lions have just released the following press release with more information about this event, which will be a lot of fun for the whole family:
The Big Foot Lion's club will host it's 25th annual lobster boil and steak:fry
on Saturday, July 26, 2008. This is the area’s most popular fund-raiser. I call
it the biggest social event in Fontana. People come to Fontana this weekend
just for the Lobster boil to see old friends and have a great time. The event
takes place in Fontana's Reid park right on the lakefront. This is a beautiful
place to have such an event. The park is in great shape this year with all
construction complete including new bathrooms. The event starts at noon on
Saturday with lunch fare being served (hamburgers and hot dogs, chips and
soda). This is a great place for family and friends to gather throughout the
day as we have live music all day with the band Most Wanted starting at
noon till 2:30, the Mr. Myers band playing from 3:00 till 6:00 and the Eddie
Butts band playing from 7:00 until II :30. We have a children's area set up
by Life of the Party with fun things for the kids. We have a beer tent serving
. Miller products and wine coolers. Serving time for dinner starts at 3 PM and
is served until 9 PM. We offer a drive through service at the park house
from 3 PM. until 8 PM. Last year we sold over 2000 dinners, which I think
is quite an accomplishment. Last year was a record year. we served over 400
dinners in the drive through. Advance tickets are available at Sentry in
Walworth, Chuck's Lake Shore Inn in Fontana, from any Big Foot Lion
member or call Andy Pearce at 262-215-5550. Ticket prices are $30.00 in
advance for lobster, $18.00 in advance for steak or can be purchased at the
door with prices $32.00 for lobster and $20.00 for steak. Our Chefs prepare
the 10 to 12 oz. lobster tails as needed in a large boiler and the 14 oz. Black
Angus Rib Eye steaks are grilled to perfection. With each dinner you will
get peas, boiled red potatoes, boiled onions, drawn butter, rolls and a desert.
With the park construction complete and a bigger site, I expect this year to
be the best ever. The "Lobster Boil" was started 24 years ago at the old Red
Eye restaurant in Linton. I think the first year we prepared around 150
dinners. As the event took offwe moved it to Walworth and later to Reid
park in Fontana. Located across from the Abbey and on the lakefront this is
the best place to have an event like this. This year we will also have on sale
our fourth annual "Big Raffle" tickets. The winners will be drawn the night
of theLobster Boil. Winners don't need to be present to win. This years prizes are
the best yet. First prize is $2,500.00, second prize is a trip for two to Las
Vegas ($1,500.00 value), third prize is a 42" Plasma TV, additional prizes
include a one night stay at the Herrington Inn and Spa, a one night stay at
the Kalahari in the Dells, Golffor four at Hawks View and a $250.00 gift
certificate at the Grand Geneva resort. The Big Foot Lion's club is a service
organization. Our local club serves Linn Township, Walworth and Fontana.
Our club has around 45 members. We are always looking for more
members. To join the Big Foot Lion's club contact any Lion member. The
Lobster boil takes a lot ofwork with set-up beginning at 7:30 AM on Friday
and clean up complete by noon on Sunday. Along with our members we rely
on our wives and friends to help us. Also everyone we donate money to
comes down to help us out. This event I would guess probably takes around
150 people to make it a success. 100% of the money raised at our
fund-raisers goes back to the public through our contributions. Some of our
recent contributions include Little Foot playground equipment at the Duck
Pond in Fontana, Playground equipment at Toynton park in Walworth, a
new pavilion across the Street from Reek school in Linn township, Life
preservers for the new fire and rescue boat in Fontana, Area Rescue squads,
Big FootRec's baseball, softball, Legion baseball, basketball, volleyball,
soccer, Big Foot Wolves football, 4H youth program, scholarships, etc. the
list goes on and on. We also support Lion's International, Wisconsin Lion's
Foundation and the B.O.L.D program. Lion's International is the largest
service organization in the world and I am proud to be a part of it. Our
Motto is WE SERVE.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Press Release: The Geneva Lakes Amazing Race, a competition to raise money for people affected by Tuberous Sclerosis and those with disabilities.
Lake Geneva, WI, March 17, 2007: Want to make a significant difference in the lives of needy people while having a great time competing in a local adventure race? Check out this unique opportunity scheduled for July 26 in Walworth, WI.
The Geneva Lakes Amazing Race is an action packed one-day adventure based on the hit TV show, “The Amazing Race.” Two person teams will participate in challenges and compete to find clues and solve puzzles.
The race is entering its third year and has branched into two levels of competition. The EXTREME EDITION is more difficult and physically demanding while the RECREATIONAL EDITION is designed for all ability levels. Both races will be highly competitive and extremely fun. Check out the race website for more details on how physically demanding this race will be. www.genevalakesamazingrace.com
Last year twelve people participated in the race, then called IM Challenge, and included the following, in order of their finish:
Rob & Sheila Keefe, Team Keefe Real Estate
Craig & Kristen Hallerud, Team Hallerud
Harold & Braiden Wodicka, Team Expert
Joe Troast & Seth Tost, Team AG Edwards
Rebecca Larsen & Hanna Schnake, The Inspirettes
Bill & Julie Shimer, Team Clear Water Outdoor
Teams had to solve clues, complete challenges and drive to nine separate locations in order to complete the challenge.
Matt Mason, last year’s race director, commented, “The most surprising slow down was the Sudoku puzzle at the Elkhorn library. After all the physical exertion it was hard to slow down, control your adrenaline and concentrate on a puzzle. Many had never completed this Japanese numbers game. In many ways this separated the teams and moved some into a more significant lead.”
The final clue was received at the Ice Cream shop after having to first eat as fast as possible two scoops of Ice Cream. At one point four teams were eating ice cream at warp speed only to find out the last clue was in Spanish. It read, “Usted está en el estiramiento casero. Refresqúese los pies donde los lanzamientos del agua van para arriba.” This clue became the hardest one to figure out and made the difference between winning and last place. What was hard was getting an accurate translation. Translated into English this clue would read, “You’re on the home stretch. Cool your feet where the water shoots up.”
During this action packed day people bowled 300 points, shot archery targets, orienteered, completed science experiments, traversed a ropes course, climbed climbing walls, learned sign language and paddled tubes in a pond by hand, hit golf balls and more. That was a lot to accomplish in one morning!
But now the race has expanded and the competition will be even more steep. All the challenges will be new and different. In fact, only a handful of people know exactly what the race will entail but the obstacles will be extremely fun and demanding. The recreational version will be similar to last year’s race in difficulty level while the extreme version will go to the next level in overall time and challenge.
Inspiration Ministries is a resident community for physically challenged adults. It is located on 155 acres near Lake Geneva outside the community of Walworth, Wisconsin. With a resident building, four resident apartment buildings, a resale and coffee shop, retreat center, camping sites and trails, swimming pool, workshop and about 50 caring staff members, residents enjoy a warm, home-like community where people with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to enjoy maximum fulfillment of their lives.
The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance was founded in 1974 by four mothers coming together to provide fellowship, generate awareness, pursue more knowledge and provide hope to those that shared the common bond of tuberous sclerosis complex. These goals are still driving the organization today. The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis while improving the lives of those affected.
The Geneva Lakes Amazing Race is an action packed one-day adventure based on the hit TV show, “The Amazing Race.” Two person teams will participate in challenges and compete to find clues and solve puzzles.
The race is entering its third year and has branched into two levels of competition. The EXTREME EDITION is more difficult and physically demanding while the RECREATIONAL EDITION is designed for all ability levels. Both races will be highly competitive and extremely fun. Check out the race website for more details on how physically demanding this race will be. www.genevalakesamazingrace.com
Last year twelve people participated in the race, then called IM Challenge, and included the following, in order of their finish:
Rob & Sheila Keefe, Team Keefe Real Estate
Craig & Kristen Hallerud, Team Hallerud
Harold & Braiden Wodicka, Team Expert
Joe Troast & Seth Tost, Team AG Edwards
Rebecca Larsen & Hanna Schnake, The Inspirettes
Bill & Julie Shimer, Team Clear Water Outdoor
Teams had to solve clues, complete challenges and drive to nine separate locations in order to complete the challenge.
Matt Mason, last year’s race director, commented, “The most surprising slow down was the Sudoku puzzle at the Elkhorn library. After all the physical exertion it was hard to slow down, control your adrenaline and concentrate on a puzzle. Many had never completed this Japanese numbers game. In many ways this separated the teams and moved some into a more significant lead.”
The final clue was received at the Ice Cream shop after having to first eat as fast as possible two scoops of Ice Cream. At one point four teams were eating ice cream at warp speed only to find out the last clue was in Spanish. It read, “Usted está en el estiramiento casero. Refresqúese los pies donde los lanzamientos del agua van para arriba.” This clue became the hardest one to figure out and made the difference between winning and last place. What was hard was getting an accurate translation. Translated into English this clue would read, “You’re on the home stretch. Cool your feet where the water shoots up.”
During this action packed day people bowled 300 points, shot archery targets, orienteered, completed science experiments, traversed a ropes course, climbed climbing walls, learned sign language and paddled tubes in a pond by hand, hit golf balls and more. That was a lot to accomplish in one morning!
But now the race has expanded and the competition will be even more steep. All the challenges will be new and different. In fact, only a handful of people know exactly what the race will entail but the obstacles will be extremely fun and demanding. The recreational version will be similar to last year’s race in difficulty level while the extreme version will go to the next level in overall time and challenge.
Inspiration Ministries is a resident community for physically challenged adults. It is located on 155 acres near Lake Geneva outside the community of Walworth, Wisconsin. With a resident building, four resident apartment buildings, a resale and coffee shop, retreat center, camping sites and trails, swimming pool, workshop and about 50 caring staff members, residents enjoy a warm, home-like community where people with disabilities are encouraged and enabled to enjoy maximum fulfillment of their lives.
The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance was founded in 1974 by four mothers coming together to provide fellowship, generate awareness, pursue more knowledge and provide hope to those that shared the common bond of tuberous sclerosis complex. These goals are still driving the organization today. The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance is dedicated to finding a cure for tuberous sclerosis while improving the lives of those affected.
Photo Caption:
Race organizers from left to right, Matt Mason, Tim Schnake, Rob Keefe, Sharon Clark, and Jennifer Smiley. The money raised from the event will support the Inspiration Ministries’ Bread of Life Fund and TS Alliance.
Race organizers from left to right, Matt Mason, Tim Schnake, Rob Keefe, Sharon Clark, and Jennifer Smiley. The money raised from the event will support the Inspiration Ministries’ Bread of Life Fund and TS Alliance.
Email newsletter sent to TS Alliance members
The following email has been sent to the members of the Chicago area chapters of the TS Alliance. Thanks to Jennifer Smiley and the TS Alliance staff for all their support!
THE GENEVALAKES AMAZING RACE Benefiting Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Inspiration Ministries
The TS Alliance and local charity, Inspiration Ministries have partnered together to do a fundraiser in the Lake Geneva area, called The GenevaLakes Amazing Race.When: Saturday, July 26th, 2008.Where: Corner of State Road 67 and County F, P.O. Box 948, Walworth, WI 53184What is The GenevaLakes Amazing Race?It is an action packed, one-day fundraising adventure based on the hit TV show, “The Amazing Race” with the mission to help raise funds for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and Inspiration Ministries. This year’s race is being dedicated to the memory of Heather Joy Buntrock (9/10/80 - 9/10/06) who was diagnosed with TSC at age 5.
Who is Inspiration Ministries?Inspiration Ministries is a resident community for physically challenged adults located near Lake Geneva just outside the community of Walworth, WI. How does it work?Two person teams will participate in challenges and compete to find clues and solve puzzles. There are only 10 teams allowed to compete in each race for the whole event and there are two levels of competition you can chose from to compete in: The Extreme Edition: more difficult and physically demanding, 8-10 hour race. The Recreational Edition: designed for all ability levels, approximately 4 hours.
If you or anyone you know would love to seek the thrill of this event, please go http://ecommunity.tsalliance.org/NETCOMMUNITY/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.genevalakesamazingrace.com%2f&srcid=9022&srctid=1&erid=258682 to download the brochure and register today.
Volunteers Needed!We have several different volunteer opportunities depending on the time commitment you’re able to give. We will be having a kick-off meeting on Thursday, March 27th at Keefe Real Estate, 751 Geneva Pkwy, Lake Geneva (behind WalMart) to provide more details on the event and speak about various areas the planning committee needs help with! If you are interested in helping the plan for the event or volunteering the day of the event please contact me.
Sponsorships Available! This is a great opportunity to be an event sponsor and promote your business group at one of the challenges and it’s a great excuse to escape to LAKE GENEVA. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact me.This is a GREAT venue to build awareness for these two great charities – we hope you’ll be able to join the fun.
Tim Schnake,
Event Co-Chairtschnake@InspirationMinistries.org or (262) 275-6131
THE GENEVALAKES AMAZING RACE Benefiting Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Inspiration Ministries
The TS Alliance and local charity, Inspiration Ministries have partnered together to do a fundraiser in the Lake Geneva area, called The GenevaLakes Amazing Race.When: Saturday, July 26th, 2008.Where: Corner of State Road 67 and County F, P.O. Box 948, Walworth, WI 53184What is The GenevaLakes Amazing Race?It is an action packed, one-day fundraising adventure based on the hit TV show, “The Amazing Race” with the mission to help raise funds for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) and Inspiration Ministries. This year’s race is being dedicated to the memory of Heather Joy Buntrock (9/10/80 - 9/10/06) who was diagnosed with TSC at age 5.
Who is Inspiration Ministries?Inspiration Ministries is a resident community for physically challenged adults located near Lake Geneva just outside the community of Walworth, WI. How does it work?Two person teams will participate in challenges and compete to find clues and solve puzzles. There are only 10 teams allowed to compete in each race for the whole event and there are two levels of competition you can chose from to compete in: The Extreme Edition: more difficult and physically demanding, 8-10 hour race. The Recreational Edition: designed for all ability levels, approximately 4 hours.
If you or anyone you know would love to seek the thrill of this event, please go http://ecommunity.tsalliance.org/NETCOMMUNITY/page.redir?target=http%3a%2f%2fwww.genevalakesamazingrace.com%2f&srcid=9022&srctid=1&erid=258682 to download the brochure and register today.
Volunteers Needed!We have several different volunteer opportunities depending on the time commitment you’re able to give. We will be having a kick-off meeting on Thursday, March 27th at Keefe Real Estate, 751 Geneva Pkwy, Lake Geneva (behind WalMart) to provide more details on the event and speak about various areas the planning committee needs help with! If you are interested in helping the plan for the event or volunteering the day of the event please contact me.
Sponsorships Available! This is a great opportunity to be an event sponsor and promote your business group at one of the challenges and it’s a great excuse to escape to LAKE GENEVA. For more information on sponsorship opportunities please contact me.This is a GREAT venue to build awareness for these two great charities – we hope you’ll be able to join the fun.
Tim Schnake,
Event Co-Chairtschnake@InspirationMinistries.org or (262) 275-6131
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Race Website
The race website is up and running. Please visit us at www.genevalakesamazingrace.com !
Friday, March 7, 2008
Website is up and operational!
We now have a printed brochure and fully functioning website as of 3-6-08.
Please visit the charity websites we are supporting: www.tsalliance.com and www.inspirationministries.org.
Please visit the charity websites we are supporting: www.tsalliance.com and www.inspirationministries.org.
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