Ms. Laura Lynn Gill, Social Committee Chair

The Valkyries Social Committee, in conjunction with the U of M Women’s team are honoring the 1988 National Team Champions and 30 years of women’s rugby in Minnesota at the 20 Year National Champ Anniversary Banquet to be held May 16th. The event will bring together past players from both teams to re-connect and celebrate the accomplishments of women’s rugby in the state. The U and the Valks have shared a long history together and we plan to highlight the past and honor the women who made it possible. More details and online registration can be found at www.gopherrugby.com  The Social Committee was also a part of the St. Patrick’s Day parade which served as a team fundraiser and provided community service exposure for the team. The other portion of those proceeds help fund scholarships through the Children with Diabetes Foundation to “Camp Needelpoint,” a summer camp for kids with juvenile diabetes in Minnesota and Wisconsin.  We are also “testing” bars to find a new sponsor bar that will be a great fit for the team in the coming years. With Pi as a back-up, we are interested in The American Sports Bar and Grill. They gave us many free pitchers at our social after the Amazons and the UofM matches earlier this spring and that was almost good enough for us.  Any suggestions for other bars? Email Laura Gill This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 612.850.5619