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eNews for December 27, 2013

Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Nebraska vs. Georgia

Please join us at one of our many watch partner locations on Wednesday, January 1, 2014, when Nebraska plays against Georgia in the Gator Bowl.  Kickoff is set for 10:00 AM Mtn time with the game airing on ESPN2.  

Remember to show your current Coloradans for Nebraska membership card (red edge with QR codes on the back) to receive 15% off your regular priced food and drink purchases (not just on game day but throughout the year) at all of the Coloradans for Nebraska Partner Watch Locations. You can become a member online today or at a watch partner location staffed by Coloradans for Nebraska volunteers.


Half Time Prize Drawings

When Coloradans for Nebraska has volunteers at one of the below watch partner locations, you will find information about Coloradans for Nebraska, be able to purchase Coloradans for Nebraska memberships and merchandise, purchase Nebraska merchandise, donate to the Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship Funds, and have the opportunity to win prizes in half time drawings.  With more volunteers, we can provide this additional fun at even more locations!  For the half time drawing, each person over 10 will be provided one ticket.  You can donate to the Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship Funds for additional tickets to the half time drawing.  Please see each site's information below to see where volunteers will be present for this additional Husker Game Day Fun!

 

As part of the half time drawings, Coloradans for Nebraska has member only drawings!  Show your current membership card (red edge with QR codes on the back) and receive one ticket per membership card for the member only drawings.

 

Prizes:
     * Cornhusker Notebook
     * Nebraska Water Bottle Holder
     * Nebraska Round Decal
     * Nebraska Badge Holder 
     * Nebraska Football Shaped Mouse Pad
     * Nebraska Paperweight
     * Nebraska Stapler
     * Nebraska Trash Can
     * Pair of Cups from Homecoming 2013

     * 2013 Senior Blackshirts Poster
     * 2013 Senior Offense Poster

     * Exclusive Nebraska Red Zone Shirt donated by Nebraska Red Zone

     * Gift Certificates and other prizes from watch location
 

Member Only Drawings:
     * One Autographed Former Husker Player Picture
     * One special poster from the Omaha World Herald collection

     * Gift Certificate from watch location


If you win a half time prize from a watch location, please use on future non-game visits.
 


Park Meadows
Fox and Hound
Westminster - 4750 W 120th Ave #900 - 303-464-7366
HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS

Lone Tree - 9239 Park Meadows Drive - 720-875-9161
HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS
**Look for the Mobile Big Red of the Rockies Store at this location**

Co Springs - 3101 New Center Point Dr - 719-570-0500
HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS

   
Specials at above Fox and Hounds
$2.75 Bud, Bud Light, Strong Bow, Heineken, Widmer, and Red Fox Beers - Draft and Bottles

Bonfire Tavern
Bonfire Tavern in Lakewood
Lakewood - 7576 West Jewell Avenue - 
303-989-2577
 
11 foot Big Screen TV

Specials
$2 Red Draft Beers
Touch down jello shots 


Boot Watch
The Boot Grill in Loveland
Loveland - 4164 Clydesdale Pkwy - 970-685-4737
 
HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS 
 
OPENING AT 9:30


Draft
The Draft Sports Grill in Littleton
Littleton - 9150 West Cross Drive - 303-932-8845

HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS!



Noonans
Noonan's Sports Bar and Grill in Aurora
Aurora - 13521 East Iliff Avenue - 720-246-0309

HALF TIME AND MEMBER ONLY DRAWINGS!

Red & Jerry's in Sheridan
Sheridan - 1840 West Oxford Ave - 303-783-0655
Red and Jerrys Specials 2013

Swingers2
Swingers Sports Lounge and Grill in Lone Tree
Lone Tree - 9535 Park Meadows Drive - 303-799-0099

OPENING AT 9:30

Specials

$5.99 "Swingza" & Homemade Fries

$2 Chicken Soft Tacos (Min. 2)

Free Shots Every Time the Huskers Score a Touchdown!!  

$3 Domestic Pints   

$2 PBR's

$12.99 Bucket of Domestic Bottles

$4 Bacardi (Any Flavor) and Oakheart Drinks

$3 BACARDI "HUSKER SHOTS"


Watering Bowl
Watering Bowl in Denver
Denver - 5411 Leetsdale Drive - 720-441-2695



Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
  • Wednesday, January 1, 2014 - Nebraska vs. Georgia at the Gator Bowl - 10:00 am kickoff on ESPN2
  • Saturday, January 11, 2014 - Nebraska Men's Gymnastics in Colorado Springs at the Air Force Academy for the Rocky Mountain Open beginning at 5:00 pm
  • Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - Business After Hours/Networking Event - 5:30 -7:00 pm - Fox and Hound in Lone Tree at 9239 Park Meadows Drive
  • Sunday, February 9, 2014 - Big Ten Alumni Chapters Bowling Tournament - 2:00 - 4:00 pm - Lucky Strike Lanes at 415 S Teller St, Lakewood  RSVP required to Wendy as there is limited space available
  • Tuesday, February 11, 2014 - Business After Hours/Networking Event - 5:30 -7:00 pm - Fox and Hound in Lone Tree at 9239 Park Meadows Drive
  • Saturday, March 1, 2014 - 5:00 pm - All fully completed applications for the Coloradans for Nebraska must be received
  • Tuesday, March 11, 2014 - Business After Hours/Networking Event - 5:30 -7:00 pm - Fox and Hound in Lone Tree at 9239 Park Meadows Drive
  • Saturday, March 29, 2014 - An Afternoon with Husker Legends / Scholarship Lunch

Scholarship Application is Online 

 

 

The Coloradans for Nebraska scholarship application for Colorado High School Graduates attending the University of Nebraska for 2014 / 2015 school year is now online.  The deadline to submit a fully completed application is Saturday, March 1, 2014 by 5:00 p.m. to Coloradans for Nebraska.  See the application online for all of the details for what is needed and how to submit a fully completed application.  

 

For this scholarship, there will be 15 $1500 scholarships offered to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors attending UNL, or all grade levels for UNK / UNO.  The scholarship committee will review all fully completed applications received, and will award points for each section of the application based on a rubric.  This helps to ensure each area of the application is reviewed and scholarships are awarded on objective items.  

 

Incoming Freshman to UNL for 2014 / 2015 are eligible for the Coloradans for Nebraska Legends Scholarship which is selected by the Admissions Department.  The Legends Scholarship is a $2000 award.  Coloradans for Nebraska is sponsoring 12 of these scholarships.  

 

Thank you to Coloradans for Nebraska members, friends, and partners for helping to make these scholarships possible.



How You Can Help Provide Scholarships
Coloradans for Nebraska Scholarship Funds

There are many ways that you can help provide scholarships to Colorado High School Graduates that want to or are attending the University of Nebraska.  Together we can continue to help fund over $40,000 each year in scholarships.

Some of these ways include:
  • Volunteer to help at one of the Official Coloradans for Nebraska partner watch locations. When there is a volunteer at each of the six main locations, approximately 3 scholarships are funded for the next school year.
  • Become a Coloradans for Nebraska Member for $25 (membership runs from July to July) at a watch location staffed by volunteers or online today!
  • Purchase Coloradans for Nebraska Merchandise or other items for sale at www.Co4NuStore.com or at a watch location staffed by volunteers
  • Donate Online at www.Co4NuStore.com or at an Official Watch Site
  • Donate Directly to the Coloradans for Nebraska Legend Scholarship program which UNL matches - Just make sure you earmark the funds for the Coloradans for Nebraska Legends Scholarship
  • Become a Business Partner.  Email [email protected] for more information
  • Support the Coloradans for Nebraska Business Partners
  • Order Merchandise from Nebraska Red Zone with this link and 10% of your purchase is donated to Coloradans for Nebraska scholarship fund
  • Subscribe to Hail Varsity with this link and $10 will be donated to Coloradans for Nebraska scholarship fund.
  • Participate in and / or Volunteer to help at other Coloradans for Nebraska Activities or Events

Husker Games on the Radio
Huskers will be on the Radio for 2013 - 1060 KRCN (formerly KLMO). There will be two hours of local "College Gameday" style show before joining the network for one hour of pregame. There will also be extended post game coverage as well. 
 
Some games will also air on AM 1580 in Colorado Springs. 
 
If you would like more information about Huskers on the Radio or advertising, please email Coloradans for Nebraska business partner, Mark.  

You can also listen on your smart phone using the TuneIn app for iPhone or Droid phones.  Just select 1060 KRCN as one of your favorites and listen to the pregame show that caters to Huskers right here in Colorado.  Then stay tuned in for the game!

Congratulations to Mark Knudson in your promotion to General Manager at ESPN 1580!  Read the press release to learn more about Mark Knudson and Coloradans for Nebraska radio partner.
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