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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Season-End Banquet Pictures
Dan Gladden Remarks at Dinner Event
Monday, October 12, 2009
Dan Gladden to speak at annual Diamond Club Dinner
Dan Gladden will be the featured speaker at this winter's Diamond Club fundraising dinner and silent auction. The date for this year's event is Sunday, January 31. This will be the 4th annual event, and the Diamond Club expects this year's event to be entertaining and successful as always.
2010 Diamond Club Fundraising Dinner - Flyer
2010 Diamond Club Fundraising Dinner - Reservation Form
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
2010 Winter Training for MVHS Players
Facilitated by Diamond Club President Mark Anderson, Acceleration North, in conjunction with former Minnesota High School and College Division I Baseball Coach Kevin Johnston, is offering an off-season baseball training program spcifically for MVHS players beginning in January. Click on the link below for more information.
Winter Training For MVHS Players at Acceleration North
Monday, September 21, 2009
Friends of Mustangs Baseball Patio Completed
The Diamond Club completed construction of the Friends of Mustangs Baseball Patio this past Saturday at the MVHS Baseball Field.
Thanks to the following people for committing significant time over the past 2 weekends to complete the project: Mark Anderson, Scott Courtright, Gordie Eicher, Bob Freed, Ken Hanzalik, Bob Harris, Jeff Hershey, Jim Hoyme, Mark Downey, Steve Kruger, Ken Porten, Randy Reichert, Rawn Roman, Dave Stacy, and Dion Wikstrom.
Special thanks to Randy Reichert for his leadership in pulling this fundraiser together, and to Dion Wikstrom for leading the actual construction effort and contributing all his equipment to complete the project.
The District will be installing a flag pole, and the Diamond Club will be purchasing some picnic tables for the patio as well.
2009 Season End Banquet Information
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Monday, February 2, 2009
Cub Foods Fundraising Successful
Thanks to the 45 players and many parents for their efforts on Super Bowl weekend to raise significant funds for the Diamond Club through bagging groceries at the Arden Hills Cub Foods! Thanks also to the Arden Hills Cub Foods for providing the opportunity, and for feeding the players pizza following each shift!
Bert Blyleven to speak at annual Diamond Club Dinner
Bert Blyleven will be the featured speaker at this winter's Diamond Club fundraising dinner and silent auction. The date for this year's event is Sunday, January 25th. Last year's event with Rod Carew was very successful, and the Diamond Club expects this year's event to be equally entertaining and successful. The Diamond Club is currently working on the details for this event. 2009 Diamond Club Dinner Information Flyer Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Season-End Banquet Pictures Ben Gallagher has provided many pictures from the season-end banquet.
Sunday, March 2, 2008 Final Cub Fundraiser of the Year Completed
The final of three grocery bagging fundraising events sponsored by the Diamond Club was completed on Saturday at the Cub Foods in White Bear Lake. Many thanks to John Evangelist and the other parents that supervised this event! Pictures are available at the following link: Cub Foods Fundraiser - March 1, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008 Rod Carew Speaks at Diamond Club Fundraiser The Diamond Club's annual fundraising dinner and silent auction held at Kozlak's on Sunday night was a huge success in raising funds in support of the Mounds View High School baseball program. Monies raised will help purchase equipment, uniforms, coaches salaries, and many other items to provide a quality and memorable experience for the players. Mounds View Athletic Director Bob Madison announced that the District recently made a commitment to pursue bringing Mounds View baseball back to the high school campus. Plans are in place for a new field at the High School, and bids are being taken. The School Board has not approved or taken action as yet; they will likely address this in February. A link to a video of Bob Madison's remarks is below. Video - Bob Madison Diamond Club Dinner Remarks Baseball Hall of Fame member Rod Carew spoke about his life, what's important, his baseball career, the Minnesota Twins, and then provided many stories of his Hall of Fame career in a question and answer session. A link to a video of Rod Carew's remarks is below. Video - Rod Carew Diamond Club Dinner Remarks The two videos have been generously provided by Jim Radford. He is in the commercial video business, producing on-location and studio training, sales and marketing, special events, web commercials, news, music and dance, biographies, weddings, and more. The lighting at Kozlak's was not ideal, and Jim did a great job to be able to bring this video to us. Jim's website is http://radfordvideo.com, and he can be reached at 651-483-3593 or jim@radfordvideo.com.
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Sunday, December 23, 2007
Cub Foods Fundraising Pictures
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Link for pictures of players fundraising at Cub Foods on Friday, December 21st: Cub Foods Fundraising - December 21, 2007
Friday, December 14, 2007
Cub Foods Fundraising Change
The Diamond Club has traded Cub Foods bagging on February 2nd for this coming Friday, December 21st at the Arden Hills Cub Foods from 4:00PM - 9:00PM. Players can sign-up to help out with the Captains, Coach Downey or on the sign-up sheet on the baseball bulletin board.
Thanks to the 37 players and 10 parents for their efforts on Saturday to raise funds for the Diamond Club through bagging groceries at the Arden Hills Cub Foods. Thanks to John Colwell and the Arden Hills Cub Foods for providing the opportunity, and for feeding the players pizza following each shift. The Diamond Club will bag groceries again the day before the Super Bowl - Saturday, February 2, 2008.
Cub Foods Fundraising October 2007 Pictures
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Rod Carew to Speak at Diamond Club Dinner
The Diamond Club Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction is being planned for the evening of Sunday, January 27th. The Minnesota Twins have helped secure Rod Carew to be a guest speaker at this event. More information will be available as plans are finalized. Much help is needed to make this event successful; contact Diamond Club President Randy Riechert (randall.reichert@wellsfargo.com) if you are interested in helping with this event.
Annual Fundraising Dinner Ticket Order Form
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Cub Foods Bagging Events Scheduled
The Diamond Club has scheduled 2 grocery bagging events at the Arden Hills Cub Foods: Saturday, October 27th and Saturday, February 2nd (day before the Super Bowl). A sign-up sheet for the October 27th event will be posted on the wall by the weight room shortly, and the captains will also each have a sign-up sheet. Shifts are 2 - 2.5 hours in length starting at 10:00AM and concluding at 5:00PM. The Diamond Club is also exploring the possibility of an additional bagging event at the White Bear Lake Cub Foods.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 Spring Trip is a Go For more information on the Spring Trip being planned by the Diamond Club, see the letter below. Spring Trip Is A Go - September 7, 2007
Friday, August 31, 2007
Spring Trip Update Following 2nd Informational Meeting
A second informational meeting was held on August 29th.
At present there are over twenty $100 deposits from seniors and juniors that have been submitted. Thus, it looks very strong that the interest is sufficient to support a Spring Trip.
With additional deposits verbally committed from juniors and seniors and expected shortly, it is likely that we will not have room for sophomores. While this is a likely outcome, it is not yet a definite�
The deadline for $100 deposits is Tuesday, September 4th. There is a Diamond Club Booster Club Meeting that evening at 7:00PM in the Cafeteria at MVHS.
Feel free to contact Ben Gallagher, Randy Reichert or Mark Downey if you have any questions.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
2008 Spring Trip Update
The first informational meeting regarding the possibility of a 2008 Spring Trip was held August 6th. The following link contains an update on the status.
Spring Trip Update - August 16th
Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Spring Trip Likely for 2008
Based upon the level of interest by parents/players, a spring trip is being pursued by the Diamond Club for 2008. Assuming the level of interest continues to be high following two upcoming informational meetings in August, plans will be finalized in September.
Letter with Spring Trip Information
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Season End Banquet Pictures
Pictures from the season end banquet held recently provided by Mark Rosin. If you have others you'd like loaded on the website, email them to Coach Downey.
** Season End Banquet **
Who: ALL MV baseball players and family
When: May 23rd, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Where: Jimmy's - 3565 LaBore Road, Vadnais Heights
Cost: $15/Person (Checks Payable to: MV Diamond Club)
** Information on 2007 Section 4AAA Program Ad Opportunity **
Friday, May 4, 2007
Sophomore Cookout Moved to Friday, May 11th
Due to the expected wet conditions, the Diamond Club has postponed the Sophomore team cookout until Friday, May 11th.
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Sophomore Cookout Being Planned
A cookout for the Sophomore Team is being planned for this Friday, May 4th at McCullough. The organizers are in need of a small generator.
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Freshman Game Cookout Planned
A cookout for the Freshman team is planned for Tuesday, May 15th at Kohler Meadows.
The JV Team had a cookout following their 15-0 win vs. Hastings this week.
A cookout for the sophomore team is being planned.
Friday, April 13, 2007
Varsity Game Cookout Planned
A cookout for varsity players and parents is planned following the Varsity game at Kohler Park on Friday, April 20th.
Sunday, April 1, 2007
Pizza Palz and Apparel...
* Pizza Palz: Pizza Palz forms from the Diamond Club were given to each player on Friday. Click here for more information: Pizza Palz
* Optional Apparel: Apparel orders should be turned in to Coach Downey by Tuesday, April 2nd. Additional forms are available at the baseball bulletin board.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Second Cub Foods Fundraiser Also Highly Successful
The efforts of 33 players and several parents resulted in another highly successful fundraising effort on Sunday at the White Bear Lake Cub Foods. The players each worked a 2 hour shift, and then ate pizza while attempting to top each other with their stories of Cub Foods customers.
Cub Foods 2/18/07 Fundraising Pictures
Monday, February 12, 2007
Diamond Club Dinner / Silent Auction a Huge Success
Over 140 people attended the Dinner and Silent Auction at Kozlak's Sunday night. Athletic Director Bob Madison spoke about the tremendous strength and support that exists in the Mounds View community, and Coach Downey spoke about some of his goals and the importance of building on the Mustang pride that currently exists at Mounds View High School. Twins Broadcaster John Gordon then entertained people with stories and answered questions from those in attendance. Event Committee Chairman Randy Reichert stated that he hoped this year's success could be a springboard for this becoming an annual event.
February 3, 2007
Cub Foods Fundraising Event Successful
The efforts of 29 baseball players and several parents resulted in a very successful fundraising effort Saturday at the Cub Foods in Arden Hills. "We far exceeded our expectations," said event coordinator Randy Reichert. The players bagged customer groceries, and even braved the sub-zero temperatures to assist some shoppers with loading groceries into their vehicles. "I was very impressed with how eager the players were; they did not sit back and wait to be asked to help; they worked very hard," said Coach Downey. "The players represented Mounds View Baseball and themselves extremely well."
Cub Foods 2/3/07 Fundraising Pictures
Monday, December 11, 2006
Dinner / Silent Auction Event Announced
Enjoy a fun night out with family, friends, and the Mounds View baseball community! The Diamond Club has scheduled a Dinner and Silent Auction to raise funds for the MVHS Baseball Program.
The event will be Sunday, February 11, 2007 at Kozlak's. Social Hour and Silent Auction from 6:00PM - 7:00PM, Dinner and Speakers from 7:00PM - 8:30PM.
Minnesota Twins broadcaster John Gordon and Coach Downey will be guest speakers.
Contact Randy Reichert (randall.reichert@wellsfargo.com) to help out with this event or to donate items for the Silent Auction..
Monday, September 25, 2006
Diamond Club Begins plans for 2006/2007 Season
The Mounds View High School Baseball Booster Club (Diamond Club) conducted it's first meeting of the new year.
The Diamond Club exists as an organization of parents and community persons dedicated to supporting, encouraging and advancing the Mounds View High School Baseball Program and all the benefits the baseball program provides for the students of
This is accomplished in part by providing financial assistance and volunteer support.
The Diamond Club is purely a volunteer organization run by
The Diamond Club will strive to balance the need to support enhancing the baseball program for the long-term as well as meeting the immediate needs of the current season.
The Club shall not seek to influence or direct the technical activities or policies of the school administration or of the school officials who are charged with the responsibility of conducting the Mounds View High School Athletic Program. The Club will function within the framework, policies and rules of the overall Mounds View High School Athletic philosophy and policies, and those of the Minnesota State High School League.