SFGG Señors Rugby
February 21, 2013
Hall of Fame Dinner Evenbrite Link
Charity Dinner for Fallen Rugby Players
Gentlemen,
This Saturday’s action has the undefeated SFGG Division Three taking on the SF Fog at Ray Sheeran Field, preceded immediately by the High School Squad which takes on national powerhouse Jesuit from Sacramento in three matches. The game times are set forth below. Come on out and catch all the exciting rugby action!!
High School JV v. Jesuit @10:00 am
High School Gold v. Jesuit @ 11:30 am
High School Silver v. Jesuit @ 1:00 pm
SFGG D3 v. SF Fog @ 2:30 pm
High School Gold v. Jesuit @ 11:30 am
High School Silver v. Jesuit @ 1:00 pm
SFGG D3 v. SF Fog @ 2:30 pm
Charity Dinner in Support of Fallen East Bay Rugby Players – 3/9/13 – SFGG Clubhouse
From Ryan Burke, Oakland Wharthogs Coach:
“As you may or may not know, we lost two of our former players, from our Championship season two seasons ago, in a car accident on their way back from Las Vegas 7′s Rugby. 4 teenagers passed away in the accident and the lone survivor, who is a current player, is currently recovering in the hospital after coming out of a coma on Tuesday morning. The families are experiencing emotional devastation along with funeral service or medical costs from this tragedy. The Warthogs are looking to make miracles from this tragedy by gathering our local community, the RUGBY community, and hopefully international community to come together to support the families. We expect the costs to be a minimum of $75,000 amongst the families and this is our fundraising goal. I am asking each of you to pass along this message to as many as possible, in whatever format you believe will assist us in obtaining this goal. A simple way for us to reach this goal is if every youth, men’s, collegiate, women’s, and or any team to collect $5 from each of their players and send a check. For those that are unable to make a financial contribution, we simply request prayers for the families, our community, and the injured Hunter Halatoa.”
Rachel Fis’Iahi from the Alameda Riptide and David Moa, Soasi Moa and Malia Moa were killed. Ryan Burke has set up a website to received donations for the families to cover funeral and expense costs.
SFGG and OC players form this weekends game contributed $300 combined. Nearly $25,000 has been raised in the last few days by an outpouring of donations big and small for the cause.
There will be a Charity Dinner at the SFGG Clubhouse on Saturday March 9, 2013 to benefit the families of the high school rugby players whose lives were tragically cut short by an automobile accident on their way back from the Las Vegas 7s event. Nathan Trivers of the Up and Under will provide the buffet and the bar will be open for drinks starting at 6 pm, buffet to follow at 7 pm. Cost per person will be $20. Contact
Ray Schwartz at (916) 524-8928 to RSVP.
There is a Memorial Service scheduled for this Friday, 2/22/13, 7pm at St. Benedict’s, 82nd and Bancroft, in Oakland – http://www.yelp.com/biz/st-
Hall of Fame Dinner – 3/29/13- SFGG Clubhouse
The Hall of Fame Committee is honored to announce the induction of Steven O’Boyle and Kourtney McGrew into the SFGG Hall of Fame. The induction ceremonies will take place at the upcoming Hall of Fame Dinner on March 29, 2013 at the SFGG Clubhouse on Treasure Island. As promised, the EventBrite link for the Hall of Fame Dinner is provided herein- http://
Here is also the website page - http://www.sfggrugby.com/
There will be a high demand for this event and seating is limited so please reserve your spot now! For you dinosaurs you can also forward your payment via check, money order or gold coins to “SFGG Rugby” to SFGG Rugby c/o Bruce Thomas at 725 California Avenue, San Francisco, CA 91430. You may also and pay via the Eventbrite link which will be forwarded under separate cover in the near term and will be available on the website. Contact Mike Walker at michael.walker@wilsonelser.com for more information.
This is our biggest old boys event of the year so mark it on you calendar, it is not to be missed!
Old Boys Golf Tournament- April 19, 2013 – Pacifica, CA
The SFGG Golf Tourney will take place on April 19, 2013 at noon at Sharp Park Golf Course in Pacifica, CA, home of the famous Barrett Brothers! The flyer is enclosed for your review. Get your foursome together now, feel free to grab your clubs and go it alone, or simply sponsor a hole. All RSVPs must be in by March 31st. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so come out for a day on the links with your friends. Contact Bruce at bruce@sfggrugby.com with your RSVP.
IRB Six Nations Rugby at the SFGG Clubhouse
SFGG is providing IRB Six Nations Rugby at the SFGG Clubhouse on the huge projection screen and its multiple televisions in high definition for your viewing pleasure. The $10 admission includes breakfast pastries and coffee. Upcoming games are as follows:
2/23/13 @ 9 am – England v. France
3/9/13 @ 9 am – Ireland v. France
3/16/13 @ 9 am – Wales v. England; and @ 12 noon – Scotland v. France
Bring out your rugby friends and make a morning of it at the SFGG clubhouse cheering on your favorite team!
Social Memberships
Once again, Social Memberships are now on sale at SFGG. They have increased the wine voucher from Naked Wines to $120!! So, not only do you have unlimited Thirstybear brew on game days, you get to order $120 in wine as well! Your wife/girlfriend will love you for this. Your membership is vital. Step up now and contact Bruce Thomas at bruce@sfggrugby.com to arrange your sponsorship.
Cheers,
Mike Walker, SFGG Señors
