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July 2006

Football & Cheerleading 

The scoreboard is 18' x 8'. The bottom of the sign is over 10' from the ground. The beams have been placed in cement 7 feet deep. Power has already been run to the scoreboard & when you get to see it lit up - you will notice that the board has LED lights. Very bright & are supposed to last a very long time. The scoreboard will be run by a wireless system.

A special thanks to the 2 installers from Chicago Sign who spent all day putting up the scoreboard in the wind & cold! More pictures in the albums folder!

This Sunday the Titans are versing the Hickory Hills Rebels. Since 1977, the Titans & Rebels have been competing against each other for the "trophy". From Super Peewees to Juniors-each level has its own trophy. It is a replica of the Heisman Trophy. On it- the year played with the score of each game has been recorded. The winning team of each game gets the honor of taking the trophy home until the following year. These are known as the "Trophy Games".

-Conant Spirit Challenge on Saturday, October 20, 2007 at Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail in Hoffman Estates. 

   -Doors will open for spectators @ 9AM

9:35 a.m. Super Peewees are scheduled for competition

10:35 a.m. Peewees are scheduled for competition

11:10 a.m. Widgets are scheduled for competition

11:15 a.m. Juniors are scheduled for competition

Please note these times are subject to change.(To check for updates &

additional information, please click on to the heading(hyperlink).  

Attention Cheerleaders & Parents:

Concessions will be available for purchase by all spectators and participants.

Next Competition:

On November 3rd & 10th, we will be co-hosting the Fallbrawl with Frankfort. There will be 13 teams participating. the 1st games @ Burbank will start @ 10am.

On the 3rd & 10th, the Titans will be running 2 fields- The Titans Game Field & the Titan's practice field (both located @ 77th & Narragansett Ave.). The 1st games on the 3rd will both start @ 10am. The 1st games on the 10th will both start @ 9am. Additional parking will be along 77th street.

Please come out & support your Super Peewees on the 3rd & 10th! For directions /maps, please go to the Locations Page.

For a copy of the game schedules, please click onto the handout below.

The Titan's have been selected to host a Playoff Site on Sunday, November 11th. This is a great opportunity to show off our facilities & to make additional revenue for the Titans organization.
As always, we could use help for that day. Please see "volunteers needed".
Thank you.

Second Round Games Schedule at the Titans Field. 1st game starts at 11:00AM.

Pee Wee       (7) Frankfort Square (6-2)   @   (6) Hayes Park (4-5)

Widget         (5) Blue Island (6-3)  @   (1) Frankfort Square (9-0)

Junior          (4) Alsip (7-2)   @   (1) Hessville (9-0)

Congratulations to all of our cheerleaders on the outstanding cheer competition performances at the Schaumburg Spirit Spectacular!

Super Peewees- Superb Exhibition performed.
Peewees-2nd Place.
Widgets-2nd Place.
Juniors-1st Place.

This is an all volunteer organization and we need people to donate their time & talents to ensure a successful & enjoyable season for all of our Titan's Members. Be part of the solution! We need to fill positions at all home games:

Set up & break down of the Game Field-

Chain Gang-

Announcers Booth-

Concession Stand-

Spiritwear Table-

Split the Pot-

Clean up of the game field & surrounding areas-

We also have activities that occur not on game day, such as, Field Maintenance, clean up of the Titan's Campus, Homecoming Activities, Banquet Committee, etc. The $50.00 "parent participation fee" added to each family at time of registration is to ensure the above tasks are achieved. The $50.00 can be refunded provided the following provisions are met: *6 complete hours of service per family (We ask that you please dedicate 2 of these hours toward field cleanup) *debt free standing with the organization *complete uniform returned on one of the scheduled dates. For specifics on how to achieve your 6-hours of participation and details of the "Parent Participation Record" form, contact a person from the parent participation committee- Jeanine Schallmo(Chairperson)- 708-636-6328, Debbie Smith- 708-424-8372, Natalie Formica- 708-772-1441 or Sherry Harrison- 708-805-5697. Thank you.

Thanks to the Reavis High School Board & Asst. Principal Tim Smith, the Titans are able to use the Reavis facilities for practices for the 2007 season. The football divisions are allowed to use 2 of the practice fields & all of the football training equipment. The cheerleading divisions are allowed at least once a week to use the North gym for practices. The cheerleaders are provided with Reavis mats to use as well. This greatly enhances our coaches abilities to bring out the full potential in our football players & cheerleaders.

The Rams finished the seaon with a 7-2 record & made it to the 1st round playoffs!

Recently, football headcoaches have been reporting that they have been missing their normal supply of footballs for practice. They are Wilson made & the sizes on them are K2, TDJ or TDY. If you know the whereabouts any footballs or anyone has mistakenly taken a Titan's football home with them, please return it to Football Equipment Manager- Rob Houlihan 708-296-2290. Thank you.

The Titan's reached another milestone in 2007. 8600 visits to our web site!

This meeting is for any parent who has a child that will be in flag football for the 2008 season. If any parent that has had a child in flag football & would like to attend to express their opinons, please join us. We will be meeting immediately after the General Meeting on March 3rd.
Mark Mellenthin
President

The 2007 Titan's Head Coaches are as follows:

Football:
Flag (1) - Josh Janeczko - 708-496-1848
Flag (2) - Russ Mckinley - 708-423-2431
Super Peewees - Mark Bucki - 708-945-6692
Peewees - Rob Houlihan - 708-296-2290
Widgets - Evan Fermaint - 708-415-1270
Juniors - Mark Mellenthin - 708-285-1452

Cheerleading:
Super Peewees - Michelle Rios-Bordeaux  - 708-574-0517
Peewees - Priscilla Brucato - 708-924-1130
Widgets - Karen Mellenthin - 708-430-0792
Juniors - Jamie Molina - 708-528-6300

Thank you to all the headcoaches for volunteering for these positions. Please help support these coaches & their staff throughout the season. Thank you.

BNLL-Last Registration Dates:2-27-08 & 2-29-08 from 6:30p-8:30p, 3-1-08 9a-12p @ Burbank Park District Bldg.-81st & Newcastle Ave., Burbank  For more information-708-372-8145 or 708-599-0940.
BGFA - Last Registraion Dates: Friday, 2-15-08 from 6p-8:30p & Sat. 1-16-08 from 10a-2p @ Our Savior's Lutheran Church - 8607 S. Narragansett Ave., Burbank.

Reavis High School is competing in a Power Lifting Meet this Sunday, February 24^th at Stagg High School. Time 9AM. Reportedly, several Titan's alumni are competing in the event.

Update: FOOTBALL – Congratulations to the Reavis Power lifting team, placed 3^rd (lifting over 14,000 lbs combined) in a power lifting meet at Stagg High School.

We have several Titan members that are going to shave their heads for a great cause!

Matt Mellenthin(Junior Helper Coach & Titans Alumni Player)-Will be shaved March 18th-3PM @ Reavis HS Library
Jim Rich (Football Peewee Coach)
Joe Bucki (Football Super Peewee Player)
Alex Martinez (Football Pee Wees) participated in it as well. His dad(Titans Parent) and his brother did also. 

Since its inception in 2000, St. Baldrick’s has raised more than $34 million and grown into the world’s largest fundraising event for childhood cancer.  Worldwide 160,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer each year and despite tremendous progress, cancer remains the #1 disease killer of children in the U.S. and Canada . 

St. Baldrick’s research grants help fill crucial funding gaps at medical institutions where children are treated for cancer, ensuring the finest care for every child.  The St. Baldrick’s Foundation has funded 13 research fellows, launching brilliant new careers in childhood cancer research.  And grant funds have been distributed to over 230 institutions for laboratory research and to help make clinical trials available to more children than ever, giving those children treatment that offers the best chance for a cure.  

While battling cancer, children lose not only their hair but years of their childhood, and sometimes their lives. In comparison to their struggle, shaving my head is a small sacrifice, and the money raised will make a difference for children with cancer now and in the future.

To donate online, visit www.StBaldricks.org, click on “Donate” and search for me by filling in my first and last name under “Find a Participant.” Then click on my name or picture and complete the donation transaction. You can also donate over the phone by calling 888-899-BALD. I will also be collecting pledges at work, home, email or at the event.

We have a few improvements we would like everyone to know about. Again, thanks to our friends at the Burbank Park district!
-New Welcome Sign to be installed. Update!- In September-Welcome sign installed in the circle at the end of the parking lot. Also, in the circle, purple rubber mulch laid down & flowers to be planted. Also, 2 signs have been erected to direct our visitors to the the parking lot. 
New directional signs installed. -Two directional signs have been installed on each side of 79th street. They are double-sided & state required color-brown.
Field striping markers installed.- In September-Field markers installed on the corners of the game field as well as every 5 yards around the field. These markers make it easier & more accurate to stripe the field.
Announcer's Booth painted.-In September, booth painted to match the risers on the bleachers. Also, several picnic tables & garbage cans painted Titan's purple.
Flag Pole for the game field. Update!- Flag pole is up on the North end of the Titan's Field! Installed in August.
-Eating area near concession stand to have mulch put down. Update!- Eating area completed in August!

-Parking Lot Expansion completed in May 2007. An additional 39 parking spots with 2 way driveway.
-New goal posts for the practice field installed in May 2007.
-Game field- Company contracted- laid down 6 dump trucks of top soil & to seed 500 lbs. of blue grass in April 2007. Also, will fertilize throughout the season.
-First full year with sprinkler system in use.

-Many more items are in the works!

Congratulations to the newly elected & re-elected Board members
PRESIDENT- Mark Mellenthin(Re-Elected)
TREASURER- Danielle Davidenko(Re-Elected)
CONCESSION CO-MANAGER- Bryan Kean(Newly Elected) 
DIRECTOR OF CHEERLEADING- Jamie Leidecker(Newly Elected)  
CHEERLEADING EQUIPMENT MANAGER- Priscilla Brucato(Newly Elected)
DESIGNATED ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE to MYFL- Evan Fermaint(Newly Elected from Appt.)
FIELD MAINTENANCE CO-MANAGER- Fabian Cambron (Newly Elected from Appt.)
Board Appointment: Lou Harrison recently appointed to Field Maintenance Co-Manager.

Good luck in your respected positions & responsibilities. Newly elected Board Members do not officially take office until after the Banquet. From the time of the elections to the end of the banquet is a transitional period.

 The purpose of this meeting is to establish standards of conduct and sportsmanship. This meeting is a mandatory meeting for all Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Board members.

This meeting will be held Monday, July 28th @ 7:30PM. Please will be held at the Titan's Practice Field.

We have several positions that need to be filled.

Flag Game-12p-2p- 1 for concession, 1 for split the pot.
Super Peewee Game-2p-4p- a time/score keeper, a spotter, 1 for concession, 1 for split the pot.
Peewee Game-4p-5:30p- a spotter, 1 for chain gang, 1 for split the pot.
Widget Game-5:30p-7p- a time/score keeper, a spotter, 2 for chain gang, 1 for concession, 1 for split the pot.
Junior Game-7p-8:30p- an announcer, a time/score keeper, a spotter, 5 for concession, 1 for split the pot.
Field Clean Up-Approx. 8:30p- 3 people.

If you can fill any one of the positions , please contact Parent Participation Chair/Parent Participation Coordinator Carol Kackert. You can sign up at the board table or you can contact her at 708-599-3219 or kackert@morainevalley.edu .

Reminder- Each family needs to participate 6 hours in order to receive your $50.00 back at the end of the season. 

Thank you for your support and your help!

All practices must go down to 3 days a week starting this week.  Practices will be a maximum of 2 hours. Your child's Headcoach will tell you which days they will be practicing & for how long. *Flag Football teams practices will be going down to 2 days a week.

We always encourage parents to stay for practices & games, however, if you can not stay- please make sure you arrive 15 minutes prior to the end of practices/games.

The Titan's organization have structured practices to be near same areas & near same times for the safety of the children & the convenience of the parents. All practices can not be scheduled the same. Thank you for your understanding, in advance.

Please visit the game schedule folder for the updated schedule. The game time on the schedule refers to the Super Peewee start time. Flag schedule is different from this schedule and is marked at the top of the game schedule page. For flag game dates & times, please click onto the flag football.

FYI: Flag football starts are usually at 1pm on Saturdays & 9am on Sundays.

For all divisions, your headcoach will tell you and/or your child what time they should arrive at the field on game days.

Background checks must be completed by all coaches & team parents before Sunday.  

Background checks will be performed on-line. What this means is that all coaches & team parents will need to go on-line to have their background checks performed. Please follow the instructions below. You will need to complete this by August 22nd. If not, you will not be allowed to coach until the background check application is completed. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact President Mark Mellenthin (708-285-1452) for a hardcopy.
Excluded is anyone who is a current or a past board member(All board members go through a background check when they take office).
Thank you.
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To all Flag Football parents- thank you for your patience on the schedule. The schedule is completed. We will be handing out hard copies soon. If you do not want to wait, please click onto the handout below & you can view and/or print out the schedule.

In the meantime, both flag teams will be playing another team on Saturday, September 6th @ 1PM. The games will be played at the Titans Field. Any questions, please feel free to ask your Headcoach or the Flag Football Coordinator Mark Mellenthin- 708-285-1452.

THE “DANCE”  will be Friday - September 26, 2008 from 7pm – 9:30pm
·         WHERE: Tobin School @ 85^th & Narragansett in Burbank
·         WHO: All Titan members (cheerleaders, players, siblings, parents)
·         RULES:
o    Absolutely NO gum
o    No eating or drinking except in designated areas
o    All children MUST be accompanied by a responsible adult
·         We are encouraging all coaches to attend to provide some encouragement (PEP) at the beginning of the “dance”
·         Announcement of Royalty will be at 8pm
·         We will provide drinks (Kool-Aid)We are asking that parents bring a dish/snack/dessert to share

Homecoming Theme: "Titan's Rock!"

GAME DAY Saturday – September 27, 2008
·         Field set-up will begin at 8am to hang posters and further decorate the field
·         Parade line-up is at 11am in the Reavis Driver’s Ed lot
·         Carol Kackert and crew will be out to assist line-up
·         Children will be dropped off after the parade at the walkway that leads to our stands for an organizational picture – wear your purple, black, and white and join in!
·         The same photographer will be taking action shots throughout the games that day and they will be available on-line afterwards.
·         We will have “Shout-Outs” during the games for your favorite Titans
·         We will have a bake sale table – please donate some goodies individually wrapped and labeled if any ingredients are of concern (ie. peanuts).  Just drop them off at the table on game day!
·         We still need A LOT of help to make these events a success and create a fun atmosphere for the organization. 
Please contact the Homecoming Chairperson if you are able to donate your time.                       
Sherry Harrison                       
708-805-5697 (home)                       
630-312-7476 (work)                       
tyandskyesmom@comcast.net

A big thank you for everyone who helped prepare the field and volunteered with chain gang & up in the announcer's booth.

Lou Harrison
Field Maintenance Co-Manager

If you have paid your registration fees - we thank you.
If you still have fees to pay, please see or contact Treasurer Danielle Davidenko(708-417-4622) ASAP. If registration fees are not paid in full by Friday, August 22nd, your child will not be able to participate in any games until the balance due is paid.

Thank you.

The Peewees will be versing the Lansing Lions, at Lansing, in the 2nd round playoffs. Game time: 11:00 AM. All Titans are welcome to cheer them on! GO TITANS!

Lansing Field: 

18500 S. Burnham Avenue
TF South HS
Lansing

80-94 to Torrence Ave.; South to Ridge Road; East to Burnham; South to 185th Street.

The Titan's Peewees will be playing on Saturday, November 15th at St. Laurence High School(77th & Central Ave., Burbank). Game starts @ 11AM. Please make every effort to come out & support the 1st team to make it to the Superbowl in over 15 years!

      We are also looking for all of our cheerleaders to be part of this great & historical event for the Titans. If you can participate, please wear your purple windsuits. Also, have your hair styled as for a game day- including your purple & white hairbow & wear your competition shoes. Please meet Director of Cheerleading, Jamie Liedecker, near the concessions stand at St. Laurence High school. Please arrive by 10:00AM so we have time to put a half-time performance together.

Cheerleading shoe monies are now past due. Shoes will not be passed out until they are paid for.

Please see  or contact Treasurer Danielle Davidenko 708-417-4622.

Thank you.