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 17th 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!!

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SPONSOR MEETING HELD

We held a sponsor's meeting on Saturday Feb 21st at 11:00 at the Mustard Seed to discuss the coming year, the club picnic, finding a new treasurer, the 2009 trip raffle and many other items. These are some of the highlights from the meeting:

Bar Info: Ken spoke and told us of some changes coming before next year. He is working on going all satellite on all TV's in the bar. We will not have to worry about any cable analog signals anymore. He also plans on replacing most of the older sets in the large main room with HD TV's which will be fabulous! Those are getting hard to watch! We are still going to be with Miller beer although Ken wanted to switch to Budweiser because of better service. Unfortunately, Budweiser doesn't have an NFL license to offer Packer logo 'd merchandise to offer Club members! So we stay with Miller beer for now! He is happy with the food and beverage sales and the chicken went well. The bar will still offer cheese curds and is trying to find the chicken cheese wedges, but has been unsuccessful so far! Due to the current economic times, parking will no longer be an issue as the Red Apple Market has closed and soon the drug store will close it's doors. It is a sad state to see these businesses gone and are glad The Mustard Seed is doing well.

This meeting marked the last day for Mary Ellen as Treasurer for the Club! She did a wonderful job and kept meticulous records of our finances! She reported that the Club had a banner season thanks to the generosity of members. Both raffles, trip and third quarter, were a great success. We gave out $2000 to four seperate charities and they all sent very nice letters of recognition. If we can get then scanned, copies will be posted to the site! We will miss Mary Ellen's dedication to the duties as Treasurer, but we expect to see her at most games though! Thank you for a job well done!

Another person doing a bang up job is Fan Rep Jerry Garner! He reported that the new trip raffle ticket pricing scheme has worked quite well, even better then expected. Although we sold 30% less tickets, our revenue generated per ticket sale increased by 50%. It also gives participants better odds at winning! It was decided by all attendees that the ticket prices will remain the same for the next season! Also the grand prize for the ticket raffle will remain a Packer home game!

We also decided on next season's Sponsor Raffle Grand Prize! The winner of the raffle will actually have a choice between two prizes that will be offered. One is a football autographed by Hall of Famer Gale Gillingham and the other prize is a Packer jersey autographed by Donald Driver! Only one prize will be won and the other prize will be held until the following season. As far as Sponsor sign up prizes goes, those have yet to be decided. Each Sponsor sign up will still receive a new Chevron to add to the Sponsor patches received last season. We are still going to offer the Cheeshead Wine for the half time home game prize drawings for Sponsors and we will be looking for special prizes for the away games. If you have any suggestions, let Gary or Jerry know. Try to have them priced around $15!

Other items discussed were promo items for the Club. We still have some license plate frames and window clings available for purchase. The Club has decided to forego ordering anymore bells for awhile. You can buy PISS bells from Joe, Mary Ellen, or Debbie during the game or go to the PISS web site to order online! There was some talk of ordering some new Club t - shirts that would be undated that could be sold as a new Club promo item. It will be looked into along with other ideas. Send the Club your ideas also! Finally, Jerry made a suggestion that might be something to think about. Have a Sponsor volunteer sign up form, for Sponsors to help out with certain game day duties to help out on, whether it be pass around the game board, help with seating, welcoming new people, etc. Remember, this is your Club and any help, thoughts, suggestions, ideas to help the Club be better is greatly appreciated!

Dates to remember: the Club Annual Picnic will be on Saturday, August 15 noon at Lake Sammamish State Park as usual. This time there just might be some special surprises coming to the picnic and you won't want to miss this one! Stay tuned to the web site for details coming! Also, the next Club Sponsors Meeting will be on May 16th! mark your calendars for both dates!!!

TAILGATE IN SEATTLE

The Packers came to town to meet and beat the Seahawks on October 12th! We had a lot already reserved for the big shindig next to the Hooverville Bar, 1721 1st Ave S, Seattle. We had a sold out tailgate party and had a great time pre and post game gathering. The weather was great and so was all the Packer and Seahawk Fans who joined us! The Club would like to show their appreciation and give Fan Rep Jerry Garner a big pat on the back for organizing a great event! Check out the photos here!

OUR CONDOLENCES


1944 - 2008

It is with sad news that Fan Rep Jerry Garner's father passed away just before the season opener. Jerry flew back to Wisconsin to be with family during this difficult time. The Club sends our thoughts and prayers to Jerry and his family and wish them all strength and light while dealing with these days of mourning!

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!

 

WHAT IS PISS?

Just what is the meaning of the word PISS? Is it an acronym for something all Packer Fans feel each and every season? Yes it is and what it means is Packer Induced Stress Syndrome™ ! Three of our enterprising club Members came up with the phrase, trademarked it, and have set up an online store selling PISS merchandise. Starting small, they hope to expand their product line down the road and have a multitude of items for you PISS sufferers to purchase. Have a visit to their online store and make a purchase. Check back often for new items as they add them!! And remember....GO PACK!!!

THE PACKER SHRINE

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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!

 
Read about Johnny Jolly ! Read about Allen Barbre ! Read about Tony Moll ! Read about Al Harris !
 

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

TRIP RAFFLE WINNERS

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THE LUCKY FIRST PRIZE WINNER OF THE TRIP RAFFLE AND THE TRIP TO A HOME GAME IN GREEN BAY NEXT SEASON IS john heinonen!!

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SECOND PRIZE WINNER IS PAUL MILLER WHO WON THE WATERFORD CRYSTAL FOOT BALL SIGNED BY BRETT FAVRE!

THE THIRD PRIZE WINNER OF $100 IN CASH WAS AMANDA GOODWATER WHO WAS NOT PRESENT AT THE GAME SO WE HAVE NO PICTURE!!

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AND OUR FOURTH PRIZE WINNER OF $50 IN CASH IS CORKY LEE WHO ALWAYS SEEMS TO WIN SOMETHING!! CONGRADS TO ALL OF OUR LUCKY WINNERS!!


SPONSOR RAFFLE WINNERS

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THE LUCKY WINNER OF THE COLLECTABLE BOBBLEHEAD SET WAS WON BY PAM MILLER. here she is with her prize along with john heinonen who built the wood case for the prize!!

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WE ALSO HAD ANOTHER SPONSOR DRWAING FOR A FRAMED LEINENKUGEL SIGN WHICH IS AUTOGRAPHED BY JAKE LEINENKUGEL THE PRESIDENT OF LEINENKUGEL BREWERY. THIS WAS WON BY SHERMAN DEMMIN ON THE LEFT WHO WAS VERY GEREROUS TO DONATE HIS PRIZE TO JONATHON HESS ON THE RIGHT WHO HAS JUST RETURNED FROM A FOURTEEN MONTH TOUR IN IRAQ! THANKS FOR ShOWING YOUR GENEROSITY SHERMAN TO OUR GUYS SERVING OUR COUNTRY!!!

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AND ONE MORE SPONSOR PRIZE WAS A SUPER BOWL XXX COMMERATIVE WON BY MARY LEISCHOW HERE WITH HER HUSBAND RICK!

INDY PACKER GAME TICKETS WINNER

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the mustard seed and miller beer donated two tickets to the packers and colts home game on october 19th. the club decided to hold a live auction for the tickets with the proceeds going to the children's house. chris mueller was the winning bidder at $80 for the pair. he plans on sending them to his parents who live in chicago, but are avid packer fans! way to go chris!!!!

Please see our past winners by visiting the archive page!

 

THE PACKER BACKER KIDS

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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!

This 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 years Trip Raffle prize is airfare, hotel, and a package for a Packers regular season game in 2009 ($1500 maximum value) and was won by John Heinonen. Second prize is a Waterford crystal Favre signed football (with papers) and was won by Paul Miller. Runner up prizes for third prize is $100 won by Amanda Goodwater, and fourth place prize is $50 won by Corky Lee. You can see their pictures in the Winners Circle section. Click the pictures below for a larger version and check out the offerings on a typical game day!!

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FEATURED FAN

Our last featured fan of the season Mark Eder!
See past featured fans and more videos at our YouTube Page!

 

SOME PACKER HUMOR


Packers & Bears

Once upon a time long, long, ago there was a season when neither the
Packers nor the Bears made the post season playoffs. It seemed so
unusual, that the management of both teams got together and decided that
there should be some sort of competition between the two teams because of their great
rivalry.  So, they decided on a week-long ice fishing competition. The
team that catches the most fish at the end of the week wins.

So on a cold northern Wisconsin lake they began their contest. The first
day after 8 hours of fishing the Packers had caught 100 fish and the
Bears had 0.

At the end of the 2nd day the Packers had caught 200 fish and the Bears 0.

That evening the Bears coach got his team together and said, "I suspect
some kind of cheating is taking place", So the next morning he dressed
one of his players in green and gold and sent him over to the Packers
camp to act as a spy. At the end of the day he came back to report to the
coach.

The coach asked "Well, how about it, are they cheating?"

"They sure are," the player reported, "They're cutting holes in the
ice".


YES WE ARE!!!!!


 
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.

 

 

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FINAL NFC NORTH STANDINGS
TEAM
W
L
PCT
PF
PA
HOME
ROAD
DIV
NFC
AFC
Minnesota 10 6 .625 379 333 6-2 4-4 4-2 8-4 2-2
Chicago 9 7 .563 375 350 6-2 3-5 4-2 7-5 2-2
Green Bay 6 10 .375 419 380 4-4 2-6 4-2 5-7 1-3
Detroit 0 16 .000 268 517 0-8 0-8 0-6 0-12 0-4

Injury report
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INJURY
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injured reserve list OUT FOR SEASON
PLAYER POSITION INJURY DATE ON