RSS Updates for the CHC
- Armed Forces Day May 19, 2012
- Seth Godin’s “Pick Yourself” Event May 16, 2012
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March 25 is International Waffle Day!
International Waffle Day originated in Sweden where it is called Våffeldagen. (Apparently one thing they are not neutral on is their love of fried sugar dough.) The holiday coincides with the Feast of the Annunciation, which takes place nine months before Christmas – when the Archangel Gabriel told the Virgin Mary she was pregnant. The day also celebrated the beginning of Spring. It became customary for Swedish families to celebrate the events with waffles. (Personally, I think every holiday should be celebrated with waffles!)
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Capitals Maryland Blood Drive – Two Weeks Away
The Washington Capitals have teamed up with the Inova Blood Donor Services to host their second spring blood drive on Saturday, April, 7, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Md. The Capitals and Inova are trying to hit a goal of 300 units of blood which would lead to 5,000 units of blood donated in the history of the partnership, meaning the Capitals blood donors will have saved over 15,000 lives.
The first 250 people to schedule an appointment and attempt to give blood that day will receive a Karl Alzner bobblehead and jersey T-shirt.
“This is an important issue where everyone can help. I encourage all Caps fans to come out, participate and help others,” said Capitals defenseman Karl Alzner. The Caps are also planning a summer blood drive in Sterling, Va. on July 28.
The first spring Caps Inova Blood Drive held on Mar. 17 at Kettler Capitals Iceplex collected 376 units of blood from 636 Caps fans. The 376 units collected will help 1,100 people.
Donors can make an appointment now by calling 1-866-BLOODSAVES (1-866-256-6372) or sign up online at inova.org/donateblood, click on the “Donate Blood”, and use sponsor code 7441.
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Spring Puck Surprise
Stop by the community relations table behind section 104 at the Caps game against the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, March 25, for the Spring Puck Surprise. For $40 fans may purchase a package that includes a Washington Capitals puck with Hershey’s Kisses. What’s the surprise? All but five pucks are autographed by a Caps player. If the puck you select is not autographed, Capitals defenseman Mike Green will sign it for you personally after the game!
Pucks are limited, so plan on arriving early so you don’t miss this special opportunity. Sales begin as soon as the doors open at 4 p.m. Please be advised that cash is the only method of payment that will be accepted. Customers may not pay by credit card or check. Five lucky winners will get to meet Green after the game and all proceeds benefit Washington Capitals Charities.
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Capitals Blood Drive Results
Another outstanding Capitals blood drive took place over the weekend where Inova was able to collect 596 units of blood for the local hospitals. A big thank you is due to the over 650 people who checked in to donate blood this weekend. Way to rock the “green”.
To date the Capitals blood drives with Inova has collected over 4,800 units of blood for the D.C. metro area. Lets’ go Caps.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. The tradition came about at the instigation of the Irish Protestant organization The Knights of St. Patrick. The inaugural parade took place on 17 March 1783. It supposedly commemorates Saint Patrick (c. AD 387–461), the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century, and has gradually become a secular celebration of Irish culture in general.[4]
The day is generally characterized by the attendance of church services, wearing of green attire and the lifting of Lenten restrictions on eating, and drinking alcohol, which is often proscribed during the rest of the season.
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Capitals Blood Drive Today
Capitals blood donors are in for a special treat today as today’s blood drive occurs on Saint Patrick’s Day. All donors will be receiving a limited edition green capitals shirt of defensemen Karl Alzner. Those with appointments will also receive a bobblehead of Karl. If you haven’t made your appointment yet it is too late but please be sure to visit the Inova site to book your appointment for the Washington Nationals Blood Drive on June 30 or the next Washington Capitals Blood Drive on July 25.
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National Potato Chip Day
National Potato Chip Day celebrates the ever popular potato chip. Potato Chips are America’s #1 snack food. But, its not just a snack food. Its the potato of choice for many lunchtime and dinner meals. Regular (or plain) potato chips are by far the most popular. Other popular flavors are barbecue, sour cream & onion, oil & vinegar, and ranch.
Did you Know? Potato chips were first made by Chef George Crum in Saratoga Springs, NY on August 24, 1853. Americans have been in love with them ever since.
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Happy Birthday Robyn Kaplan
Happy Birthday to Charity Hockey Committee member, Robyn Kaplan. Thank you for all you to do, to not only support the Classic, but also for Inova Blood Donors in Loudoun County. The incredible dedication you show your donors and your community makes you truly an invaluable assets to both.
Happy Birthday.
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CADRE Un-Networking Event
CULTIVATING VISIBILITY: HOW TO AMPLIFY THE HUMAN DIGITAL CHANNEL
You’ve invested time and money into your website, which serves as the online representation of your shop. Learn how to become the ultimate digital shopkeeper by understanding how to use social software to build relationships with your prospects and your customers. You’ve been told that you should have a Twitter account and that you should be on Facebook, but what does that all do for you? How do you make it meaningful for your business? Learn how to create media that’s useful and compelling and that “saves your seat at the table” between sales. Learn how to earn leverage from your community, by cultivating two-way loyalty and earning referrals. Understand how to make your buyers feel like they belong, instead of simply feel like numbers.
*ALL ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF CHRIS’S NEW BOOK “GOOGLE+ FOR BUSINESS: HOW GOOGLE’S SOCIAL NETWORK CHANGES EVERYTHING” (a $15 value)*
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National Frozen Food Day
National Frozen Food Day celebrates all those yummy foods and snacks in your freezer. Sure, the invention of the freezer made this day possible. But, the methods and techniques of preparing and freezing foods is what makes frozen foods taste great, look great and store in a frozen state until you need them.
Imagine how your busy life would be if you didn’t have a frozen dinner to pop into the microwave in between a late day at work and your evening event. You’d have to stop and make a dinner from scratch!
