Northwest Packer Backers Web site

Hey Fellow Packer Fans,

We, like many others around the country are great fans of the Green Bay Packers. As you well know, no matter where you go in this USA, you'll always find Packer Fans gathering to watch the Pack play. The Green Bay Packers, unlike most teams, have a die hard following of fans everywhere. You have found us in the great northwest, as we celebrate our 19th year together. Each Sunday or Monday night during football season, you can find us at our Packer bar, The Mustard Seed Grill & Pub in Newport Hills, WA with our fellow Packer Backers rooting for the team. Come on by and have a great time with the best Packer Fans in Washington!! Click the Bar Info link on the left to get a map and location information! Until then, thanks for visiting and GO PACKERS!!

WELCOME TO THE 2009 SEASON!!!!
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SEASON ENDS

Well the 2009 season ended with one of the wildest wildcard games ever seen! Had the Packer defense shown up like they had in the last few previous games, we might have still been in the Super Bowl hunt! But alas, we are home until next season! It was a great season for the Northwest Packer Backers Club. It was a packed house during most games and we had many new faces showing up at the Club. We will get the final tally of the donation amount to our charity and will post it soon! Keep coming back to the site for off season updates including Sponsor meetings, picnic dates, and other information! Until next season........GO PACK!!!!!!!

JERRY KUBLY
December 17, 2009

A celebration of Jerry Kubly's life was held on January 30th at the Mustard Seed. There was a fantastic turn out of friends, family, and co workers that celebrated his wonderful life. Since he had passed away a week before Christmas, the family decided to hold a silent auction for his gifts. All the proceeds went to the Donald Driver Foundation. All but one gift was taken! There is also an online memorial set up for Jerry with his biography, photos, and guest book for sharing your thoughts should you wish! It can be accessed by clicking here! Jerry was a great guy and was always at the Mustard Seed. He was even there Sunday, the day before he was stricken! His absence from game days will be noticed. We will all miss you big guy and hope you are at rest now! So long good friend!

A DRUMMER AMONG US

Check out Brad Tessen banging on his kit at the The Showbox Sodo Lounge during a recent gig. Brad has been playing a long time and is quite good! He plays with a band called Somar (pronounced summer). They play at local venues in the Puget Sound area and are in the studio working their debut CD due out in January 2010! Check out their website here and if you see them playing near you, go check them out and watch our Brad wail on his drums!!

NWPB GEAR

The 2009 NWPB T-Shirts are here and they look great! They are available for purchase for $15 (sizes are small, medium, large, and 2X). Club patches are available for $10 each, license plate frames and window clings are also available at $3 each or 2 for $5. See the head table for all of these items!

RESERVED SEATING

The Club wants to make certain that we can accommodate as many Packer Fans as possible. Last season, many fans new and old were left standing or simply left because they could not find a seat. It is understood that you would like to sit with your guests especially if you are with a large group, but please have them arrive by game time. Once it is kick off, reserving tables/booths will not be permitted afterward. It is frustrating for those who are standing to see empty seats that are being held for people who sometimes do not show up until after half time. You might be asked to share your booth or table. We understand circumstances arise and we will be flexible to a certain extent but also ask for your flexibility and cooperation in helping provide a great game experience for all who show up on time!

THE PACKER SHRINE

When stopping by the main table, visit our "Packer Shrine" and give the helmet a slight rub for good luck! The shrine was created by Brad Tessen!!! Very unique and interesting there Brad!!!!! I am sure we'll be seeing some new things popping up down the road around the shine!

KIDS TABLE

It is great that the kids can come along with Mom and Dad to watch the Packers play. Now if the kids get a little antsy, they can head over to the kids table that Galen Richards has set up and keep occupied while the game is on. There will be coloring, origami, board games, puzzles, and more. Check out the table in the far corner by the windows to see what Galen has set up for the kiddies each week!!!

MEMBER INPUT WANTED

If you have anything exciting, important, jokes, pictures, etc. that I might be able to add to the site just send me an email to that effect and I'll post your info as soon as I can. Also members, if you are going back to the Mother Land this summer and see an item that would make a great third quarter raffle, by all means bring it back and make a donation to the Club! Items would be preferably non clothing things such as keepsakes, key chains, posters, knickknacks, etc. This site is for all of us Northwest Packer Backers, so let's all get involved!!!!

GO PACKERS!

BAR INFORMATION

Mustard Seed Bar & Grill
5608 - 119th AVE SE
Newport Hills, WA
(425)603-9001

This is our 8th year at the Mustard Seed and Ken, Bert, and all of the staff has been very good to us. Also, Miller is continuing as the club sponsor and there will be specials on Miller Lite and MGD. Miller has donated over $2000 in merchandise to the Club for raffle prizes, so lets show our appreciation by drinking plenty of Miller beer. Also new for the coming 2008 season, the guys will be bringing in Leinenkugel on tap! I guess I need to add.......drink responsibly!!

Finally, be kind to your wait staff. They work hard for us, so tip generously!

WINNER'S CIRCLE

SPONSOR RAFFLE WINNER

the winner of the sponsor raffle this season was jerry kubly. it was a fitting and emotional time when his name was drawn and called. jerry passed away just before christmas. his wife pat accepted his prize, which was a packer football autographed by five time pro bowler gale gillingham

TRIP RAFFLE WINNERS

the big first prize winner and trip to lambeau field
for a packer home game next season was michael babcock!

the second prize, an autographed sterling sharpe
jersey was won by terry and tammy fritz!

third prize, $100 in cash was won by joe givens

and the fourth prize winner of $50 in cash was won by Barb Newton!

see photos of all the winners in the winners photo set here!
Please see our past winners by visiting the archive page!

THE PACKER BACKER KIDS

A GOOD LOOKING BUNCH!

WEEKLY RAFFLE

Keep buying those raffles tickets each week as they help fund the Club's ability to purchase prizes and helps us support our charity. The tickets are, as always, just $1 each. The drawing for prizes will be held at the end of the third quarter. Approximately one third of the items available for prizes. If you are out and about and see great Packer merchandise on sale, buy it and bring it in to the Club for the raffle. You will be reimbursed with receipt of purchase. Just be smart in your shopping please!

Last season the Club decided to go a different way on our charitable donations. We decided to help four different organizations that provide help to Northwest children. In the name of the largest Green Bay Packer Fan Club in the Northwest, the Club donated $500 to Northwest Harvest, $500 to the Seattle Times Fund for the Needy , $500 to Food Lifeline, and another $500 to Youth Care. We had an exceptional season in 2008, and you can all pat yourselves on the back for helping to provide our financial assistance to these great organizations!! This season we will do something a little different. After the game on November 22nd, we had an impromptu Sponsor gathering and made the decision to split our charities into just two this year! The Club Sponsors, at first, made the decision to donate some of or charity moneys to needy families of some serving on the USS Green Bay. During the process of contacting the liaison needed to set this up, we came upon some problems that were not able to correct to allow this to happen. During the game on December 20th, a Sponsor vote was held to determine our alternate charity and Food Lifeline was chosen. The Club will send a $500 donation to that organization. The remaining funds we have in our charity fund will go to the Christmas House at the end of the season. The Christmas House get children in need gifts and clothing during the holiday season. Last year, they served 10,000 needy children and will do so again this holiday season. The Club has donated over $8000 in the past to Christmas House and we will help them again this year! Thanks again to all who are generous in these endeavors!

This years Trip Raffle prize is airfare, hotel, and a package for a Packers regular season game in 2010 ($1500 maximum value). The winner get the game of their choice. Runner up prizes will be valued at $200, $100, and $50 respectfully. Winners will be drawn after the last game of the season on Sunday, January 3rd and need not be present to win. Click the pictures below for a larger version and check out the offerings on a typical game day!!

FEATURED FAN
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Our newest featured fan of the season Dave Gromala!
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SOME PACKER HUMOR

Wisconsin Winter

A curious fellow died one day and found himself waiting in the long line of judgment. As he stood there he noticed that some souls were allowed to march right through the pearly gates into Heaven. Others though, were led over to Satan who threw them into the burning fire. But every so often, instead of hurling a poor soul into the fire, Satan would toss a soul off to one side into a small pile. After watching Satan do this several times, the fellow's curiosity got the best of him. So he strolled over and asked Satan what he was doing. 'Excuse me, Prince of Darkness,' he said. 'I'm waiting in line for Judgment, but I couldn't help wondering. Why are you tossing those people aside instead of flinging them into the Fires of Hell with the others?'

'Oh those,' Satan groaned. 'They're all from Wisconsin. They're still too cold and wet to burn.'

The Cheeshead Prayer

Now I lay me down to bed, A wedge of cheese upon my head. Allegiance to the Packers I promise to keep, and cheer them on while I'm asleep. If I should die, don't let me wonder, Just bury me 'neath, the frozen tundra. But, Lord, before you take my soul, Let me see the Pack in one more Super bowl. Forgive me Lord, for those I've hated, The Lions and Vikings, they're overrated. The streets of heaven, so I've been told, Are paved for us in green and gold. If I get to heaven I'll have but one wish, A big screen TV with a satellite dish. I pray for this Lord, for only one reason, To cheer on my Pack to a winning season. I'll close this prayer by thanking you Lord, For listening to me and the time you afford. But one more thing........please remember da Bears, Because that's a team that hasn't a prayer!! Amen.

God's Country

John Madden was in Dallas to announce a football game one weekend when
he noticed a special telephone near the Cowboys' bench. He asked
QB Tony Romo what it was used for and was told it was a hotline to God.
John asked if he could use it. Tony replied, 'Sure, but it will cost you $200.
John scratched his head, then thought, what the heck, I could use some
help picking games. He pulled out his wallet and paid $200. John's picks
were perfect that week.

The next week, John was in Indianapolis when he noticed that same kind
of phone on the Colts bench. He asked what the telephone was for and
Manning told him, 'It's a hotline to God if you want to use it, it will
cost you $500.' Recalling the previous week, John pulled out his wallet and
made the call. John's picks were perfect again that week.

Last weekend, John was in Green Bay , when he noticed the same kind
of telephone by the Packers' bench. He asked Brett Favre 'Is that the
hotline to God?' Brett said, 'Yes, and if you want to use it, it will
cost you 50 cents.' John looked incredulously at Brett and said, 'Wait a
second, I just paid $200 in Dallas and $500 in Indianapolis to use the
same phone to God! Why do the Packers only charge 50 cents?
Brett replied, 'Because in Wisconsin, it's a local call...

Welcome to God's Country.'. . . . . . ..

Survivor - Wisconsin Style

Due to the popularity of the Survivor shows, Wisconsin is planning to do its own, entitled "Survivor - Wisconsin Style"....

The contestants will start in Milwaukee , travel up to Sheboygan and on to Manitowoc and Green Bay . Then they will head over to Wausau and up to Rhinelander and Minocqua. From there they will proceed up to Ashland and Superior . Then back down through Hayward , Rice Lake , Balsam Lake , Chetek, over to Eau Claire and all the way down to Madison and back over to Milwaukee .

Each contestant will be driving a pink Volvo with Illinois license plates and a large bumper sticker that reads:

Brett Favre is Gay.
Hillary in 2008.
Deer hunting is murder.
Go Bears!

The first one that makes it back to Milwaukee alive wins.

Standings and Injuries

Cheeseheads:

Page Updated on:
02/02/10

FINAL NFC NORTH STANDINGS
TEAM	W	L	PCT	PF	PA	HOME	ROAD	DIV	NFC	AFC
Minnesota	12	4	.750	470	312	8-0	4-4	5-1	9-3	3-1
Green Bay	11	5	.688	461	297	6-2	5-3	4-2	9-3	2-2
Chicago	7	9	.438	327	375	5-3	2-6	3-3	5-7	2-2
Detroit	2	14	.125	262	494	2-6	0-8	0-6	1-11	1-3

Injury report
PLAYER	POSITION	INJURY	STATUS



injured reserve list OUT FOR SEASON
PLAYER	POSITION	INJURY	DATE ON

CLUB SPONSORS

In an effort to get the Club off to a good start each season, you are encouraged to become a Club Sponsor. This helps the Club raise money in advance to purchase raffle prizes, pay for the web site hosting, and start the fund to donate to the charity. The Club Sponsor dues are $35 per family (all persons residing the the same address). You can get a head start in being a Club Sponsor by "right clicking the signup form and saving as a Word document " in a folder of your choice and then printing the form and sending it in to Mary Ellen with your dues (see below for dues details on this season's Sponsorship). Paid Club Sponsors receive special benefits and entry to the Sponsor Prize Raffle Drawing. This season's Sponsor Raffle Prize is a football autographed by Gale Gillingham. Gale was the 13th pick in the first round of the 1966 draft. He played guard for the Packers for 10 years and was a five time Pro Bowl selection. It was a fitting and emotional time when the winner was drawn and the name Jerry Kubly was called. Jerry died just before Christmas suddenly. His wife Pat accepted the prize. The Club is also looking for your input on future items for our Sponsor Raffle prizes. Look around and make your suggestions. We are looking for items in the value range of $100 - $150. Also again this season for Sponsors is a special raffle to be held at the end of the third quarter of each Packer home game. The prize will be a bottle of Cheese Head wine from Saint Croix Winery. Just be wearing your Sponsor hoody or have your Sponsor Badge to win. Thanks Mary Ellen for finding the wine!!! We will also have a special Sponsor raffle for Packer away games, to be announced soon.

This season Club Sponsors also receive a NWPB Club Patch and a chevron with the year of sponsorship for the Family Membership of $35. If you would like 2 patches and 2 chevrons, you can sign up for the Sponsor Plus Membership of $45. If you already have a NWPB patch, an extra one will not be included. In addition, Club Sponsors also receive Sponsor name badges, two free tickets for the drawing for the Trip Raffle, 10% off on purchases at Just Sports when you show them your Sponsor Badge, and entry into special Sponsor Only events. You will also be noted on the Sponsors Page as a Club Sponsor, so sign up now!! If you are not a Club Sponsor, voluntary dues are $3 per week per family. Thanks to all who signed up!!!! Club Sponsors will have a more active role in the running of the Club by attending Sponsor Only Meetings and voting on issues that will affect the Club.