Final Totals for Dam-to-Dam 2010 Fund Raiser

$18,000!

Wow! What a weekend!  Thank you ice fishing participants from Newaygo, Newaygo County and all of West Michigan.  The 2010 Ice Fishing Tournament with proceeds benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County was a tremendous success.  The participants between Croton and Hardy Dams raised $9,000 and The Fremont Foundation again matched the funds for a total of $18,000.

 

Here is a link to the virtual photo book commemorating the event. Look for copies of the book at Croton Bay Trading Post, The American Legion Post 381, Gene's Family Market, the Driftwood Bar and Grill, and Pangburn Properties of Croton.  Books can also be seen at Hilltop Shopping Center at Hardy Dam, and Wisner's Rents Canoes in Newaygo at the river.

If you would like to purchase a copy of this year's book or if you would like to purchase a picture from the book, contact us for details!

See you next year on the ice for the 5th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament!

Laura

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"You're Invited!" with Freeze Frame Publishing

Mid-Winter doldrums? Well c'mon out Saturday, March 6 to English Hills Terrace, 5179 West River Drive, Comstock Park, MI from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm and feel GOOD, GOOD, GOOD!

Our friend, Kim Sorrelle, from English Hills Terrace and Rays of Hope for Haiti, is opening her banquet facility for this fund raising event to help raise funds for Rays of Hope for Haiti, The Steve Sorrelle Vocational School in the Dominican Republic, and area fund raising  groups. Several vendors will be on hand offering a wide variety of products. Donations are always welcome!

At last you can feel GOOD, GOOD, GOOD while shopping! Freeze Frame Publishing will be on hand selling pre-paid gift certificates for the Kenowa Hills Senior All-Knight Party 2010.  Stop by and see us.  Pre-paid gift certificates for photo books come in handy for bridal showers, baby showers, graduation gifts, and even for yourself.  Now is the perfect time to start freezing time and framing your own memories.  We will offer software demonstrations in our booth, too!  Proceeds from our sales will benefit Kenowa Hills Seniors, Rays of Hope for Haiti, and The Steve Sorrelle Vocational Center in the Dominican Republic.

Can't make it to the fund raising show?  Contact us, we'll be happy to take your order over the phone.  Proceeds from phone orders will benefit the same groups.

Please visit the Rays of Hope for Haiti web site to find out how you can get involved in helping this long standing organization in Grand Rapids, Michigan help those in need in Haiti.

Hope to see you there! 

Laura

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Dam-to-Dam 2010 a HUGE Success!

 

The 4th Annual Dam-to-Dam Ice Fishing Tournament benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County was a HUGE success!  Totals for the event are not yet complete but preliminary numbers suggest this is the biggest event thus far: 800 + fishing contest entrants; 2300 raffle tickets sold; more sponsors; more events and more prizes... and an official web site!

The "Dam She's Hot" contest took place on Friday night, February 12 at the newly re-opened Driftwood Bar and Grill on Croton Pond.  Twenty contestants vied for the coveted crown, too many to fit on the stage at once. Two rounds of competition culminated in the crowd selecting our reigning queen.

Contestants had to spell Leinenkugel's correctly (creative spellings included: B-E-E-R; G-O-O-D-N-E-S-S; and even "I can't spell it"), describe their perfect date which included a six-pack of Leinenkugel's, and demonstrate their sexiest cast.  The winner received bragging rights for one year plus a Leinenkugel jacket as well as a keep-sake plaque.

 

Outer Vibe entertained the packed house all night.

 

Fishermen, women and children began setting up "fish camp" early Saturday morning.  Prime real estate went  quickly. Parking anywhere near the ice went even quicker!

 

 Fish were scarce this day.  Friends, Family, and Fun were in abundance.

 

  

  

  

  

  

  

 

Fishing awards and raffling prizes took place in the afternoon. Check back soon to view the virtual photo book of this year's events.

  

 

Leinenkugel and WLAV were again corporate sponsors of the event. Many local businesses were featured sponsors as well. Please visit the official web site for the most current listing of sponsors. Thank you Newaygo County and West Michigan for coming out and supporting such a worthwhile cause. 

Please visit our facebook page to see more pictures of this year's event.  Send us your best shot of the tournament weekend for your chance to win some great prizes from Freeze Frame Publishing. For more details read the photo contest blog post. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing copies of pictures or to purchase your own copy of the commemorative photo book.

See you on the ice in 2011!

Laura

Dam-to-Dam Photo Contest by Freeze Frame Publishing

The 4th Annual Ice Fishing Tournament between Croton and Hardy Dams takes place this weekend. Bring your cameras!  Take lots of pictures.  Enter your best shot of the weekend for your chance to win cool prizes and for your picture to be used in promotional materials for the 5th Annual Dam-to-Dam tournament!

The rules are pretty simple:
1.  Email your full-size image to PhotoContest@FreezeFramePublishing.com
2.  Include your contact information in the email: your name, address, where the picture was taken, who is in the picture, any "stories" of the picture you would like to share.
3.  Enter as many images as you like. One image per email, please.
4.  Photographers agree to grant limited rights to the Dam-to-Dam Committee and to Freeze Frame Publishing for the use of your images in promotional materials in perpetuity.
5.  Photographers retain all rights to pictures, except as stated above.
6.  Photographers must sign a release agreeing to use of pictures.
7.  Minors must have signed releases from parents or guardians agreeing to these terms of use.
8.  Individuals in pictures must sign releases for their likenesses to appear in promotional materials.
9.  Staff from Color House Graphics will select the winning pictures from the entries submitted.  No details of the pictures will be provided to the judges before their selections have been made.
10. Winners will be notified by email.
11. Pictures may appear in Freeze Frame Publishing's blog and "news" links as well as the official tournament web site.  Other venues may also be used in promoting this annual event.
12. ALL entries must be received by Saturday, February 20, 2010.

The prizes:
1st place: 2 posters, 2 8x10's, 4 5x7's, 25 wallets of image plus a photo book that YOU create!
2nd place: 2 posters, 4 4x6's, of image.
3rd place: 2 posters of image.

Questions? contact laura@freezeframepublishing.com

See you on the ice!

Laura

Proceeds from the ice fishing event benefit Big Bothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County.

2010 John Deere Day at Voelker Implement Sales!

Winter in several communities across the country can only mean one thing:  John Deere Day!

John Deere Day gives dealerships an opportunity to showcase new equipment, thank loyal customers, and welcome new customers into the John Deere family.

Voelker Implement Sales, Inc. of Big Rapids, Michigan held its annual John Deere Day on Saturday, February 6 at their dealership on Northland Dr. Voelker has been servicing John Deere customers since 1951.

The outside thermometer may have read "b-b-b-i-t-t-t-e-r cold," but the inside temperature was warm and inviting.  The Voelker Team served pancakes, sausage, ham, fruit, and several hot and cold beverages to a friendly, multi-generational crowd. John Deere Day has been a tradition for many local families.  Grandparents bought their grandchildren this day and recounted memories of their own grandparents bringing them.  This is quite a community event: friends, families and neighbors gathered around tables and tractors catching up on past events and planning  future events.

 

 

Freeze Frame Publishing was on hand to take a few pictures to commemorate the event.  A John Deere Day photo book is on display at Voelkers.  Thanks, Tim for inviting us!  The breakfast was great but participating in this event was even better!

Please visit our web site for information on how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time... and frame your memories forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

4th Annual Dam-to-Dam Ice Fishing Tournament Feb. 13!

In less than 4 weeks, ice fisher men, women and children will take to the ponds of Croton Dam and Hardy Dam for the 4th Annual Ice Fishing Contest to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County, Michigan.  This year will be even bigger than last year! Check the official contest web site for more information on all the events happening Friday, February 12 and Saturday, February 13.

Registration has already begun at several local establishments and continues through 10:00 a.m. February 13.  Registration fees are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 13 and under.  Each registrant receives one raffle ticket for a chance to win great prizes.  More raffle tickets can be purchased. The raffle begins at 4:00 p.m. at the Croton American Legion Post 381 on Croton-Hardy Drive.

To qualify for your chance at the biggest catch in the walleye, perch, pike, or bluegill divisions, you must be in line by 3:30 at the Croton American Legion Post 381 for official weigh-in and measurement.

Here's another look at last year's event and blog post.  Check back after the event for a peek at this year's commemorative photo book and blog post.

This is a great family-friendly community event which raises money for a wonderful organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County.

WLAV and Leinenkugel's are again sponsors of this event. Ice Fishing tickets can be purchased at Croton Bay Trading Post, Hill Top Gas and Grocery, Gene's Croton Market, Croton American Legion Post 381, Party World on Alpine, Ray's Mini Mart in Muskegon, and Ladds and Co. of  Norton Shores.

Dress warm.  See you on the ice!  Bring your cameras and take lots of pictures... your picture just may be chosen as the best shot in the first photo contest of the event!  More details to follow.

Laura

3rd Annual Dam-to-Dam Fundraising Event in February!

 It's that time of year again where we take to the ice of Croton/Hardy Dams in what has become a favorite community fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County:  The 3rd Annual Dam-to-Dam Ice Fishing Tournament.  This year's Ice Fishing Tournament takes place on Saturday, February 13, 2010, with a pre-tournament kick-off party on Friday, February 12.

Last year's event raised a total of $11,195.94 for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County.  The community raised $5,597.97 and received a matching grant from the Fremont Foundation.

Here's a look at the 2009 virtual photo book commemorating the event.  And here is the 2009 blog post summarizing the weekend's activities.

We hope to see you on the ice this year!  Event schedule details will be forthcoming in the weeks ahead.

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

Local Photo Book Classes!

We are happy to announce that we will be conducting four evening classes on photo book building this fall.  Classes will be offered through Sparta Community Education and through Lowell Community Education.  Come join us for an evening of uninterrupted--concentrated photo book time!

You will have access to computers so no need to bring your own. However, if you have a laptop you can certainly bring it.

Cost: $45.00, which includes one 8.5" x 11" Classic 20-page photo book, a software CD for use on your home computer (and to share with your friends and family!), and snacks!

Places, Dates and Times:
Lowell Area Schools (Call Beth at 616- 987-2575 for more information and to register)
     Unity High School, 320 Monroe St, Lowell

     Monday, Oct. 19, 6:00-8:30 p.m. 
     Monday, Nov. 16, 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Sparta Community Education  (Call Pam at 616-887-7321 for more information and to register)
     Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
     Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6:30-9:00 p.m.


What to Bring: a CD or flash drive with 50-80 digital photos that you would like to use in your photo book.  If you need assistance preparing your digital photos for class, please email me.

This might be the opportunity you have been waiting for. Bring your friends!  We'll all build photo books together!  You will be ready to share your photo book online by the end of the night. Your photo books will be printed, finished, and shipped in plenty of time for holiday giving!

Please visit our web site for more information on our products and services.

Hope to see you there!
Laura

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Lowell Community Expo

Freeze Frame Publishing participated the 13th Annual Lowell Community Expo, held at Lowell High School on Saturday, March 28. The event was sponsored by the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce. Local businesses filled hallways, the cafeteria, and two gyms displaying their products and services. WLHS radio was on hand to broadcast the event as well as to announce winners of the Chamber raffles.

We met several people and held our own raffle for a FREE classic photo book. This year's winner is Beth Wyckoff of Belding. Congratulations, Beth!

We invite you to download our FREE software and give it a try as you frame your memories forever. Our software for photo books, cards and calendars is very flexible and easy to use. All of our products are fully customizable from page backgrounds to fonts, templates, page layouts, picture borders and enhancements. Our blog has many tips, ideas, and suggestions to aid you in framing your special memories forever.

We invite you to download our FREE software! If you have slow internet connection, or no internet connection, request a disc and we will send our software to you! You can also sign up to receive our blog posts emailed directly to your in box! Please visit our web site for more information on all of our products and services.

Thank you for visiting our site. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

Women's Expo 2009!

Wow! What a weekend! Thousands of West Michigan women converged on Devos Hall in Grand Rapids, March 13-15. Freeze Frame Publishing was one of hundreds of vendors showcasing products and services tailored to women.



We had the opportunity to demonstrate our photo book software to hundreds of women. We explained how Freeze Frame Publishing is different than many of the photo book companies with whom some have created products.

What is different about Freeze Frame Publishing?
1. One big distinction is that our software is available as a FREE download from our web site.

2. Our software resides on your computer's desktop.

3. Your digital pictures remain on your computer. You do not upload your pictures to a web site.

4. Each page of the photo book you create is completely customizable. You can change backgrounds as many time as you like; you can put captions anywhere you like; you can change fonts, font size and font color any time you like.

5. When you are ready to have your photo products printed, you can upload your photo book file directly to our digital printer in Grand Rapids, or, if high-speed internet is not available where you live, you can save your photo product file to a CD or other media device and mail it to us.

6. You have the option of paying by different methods: pay by check; pay by credit card.

7. Our software is very easy to use!

8. No internet access necessary! Since our software resides on your computer's desktop, you do not need internet access to 'frame your memories' with Freeze Frame Publishing.

We also had a drawing for a FREE classic photo book at the end of each day. The lucky winners this year are: Christine Flock, of Grand Rapids; Patty Bates, of Rockford; and Jenny Babler, of Lowell. Congratulations!

We invite you to download our software and give it a try! If you do not have high-speed internet access, request a disc and we'll send our software to you! Please visit our web site for more information on how Freeze Frame Publishing can help you freeze time and frame YOUR memories forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura

Dam to Dam Community Fundraiser Photo Book

It was a great weekend in Croton. The 3rd Annual Dam-to-Dam Ice Fishing Contest, a fund raising event to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Newaygo County, officially kicked off Friday evening, February 13. And what better way to kick off a dam-to-dam event than with a "Dam She's Hot" contest.

Just Jake, a West Michigan band, warmed the crowd at the Driftwood Bar and Grill, the official Pre-Party site for this year's event. Contestants waited nervously for their chance to win the coveted rights to be crowned the first Dam Queen. In addition to spelling Leinenkugal's correctly, contestants had to give their best impressions of fish being caught.

A contestant practicing for his/her turn to win the crowd over.

A queen was crowned. In addition to the sought-after title, our queen also received a plaque, a Leinenkugel's t-shirt, and a fur-lined parka.

Fishing for the biggest catch in several categories took place on all sections of Croton and Hardy Dams on Saturday, February 14. A little food, a little fun, and a few friends made for a perfect Valentine's Day for our participants.








Weigh-in took place at the Walter F. Howarth American Legion on Croton-Hardy Drive. Several fishermen-women-children waited in line with their catches.




First and second place awards were given in the adult and childrens divisions for several fish categories. After the awards, the raffle began. Local businesses and individuals donated many gift certificates and prizes. The raffle was complete with a little drama as emcee Tony Gates, from local radio station WLAV, spilled the tickets. Not to worry, Alex from Hilltop Shopping Center, and Michelle from Croton Bay Trading Post were there to retrieve the tickets.

Every last one of them!




Thank yous go out to WLAV and Leinenkugal's for sponsoring the event, along with the American Legion Post 381, Anderson's Screen Printing and Trophies, Croton Bay Trading Post, Driftwood Bar and Grill, and Hilltop Shopping Center. The Fremont Foundation will again match all monies raised.

Freeze Frame Publishing will once again donate photo books commemorating the event to all major sponsors. For a sneak peak, click here. The official photo book will be printed when all the monies raised have been counted. Watch this space for final details.

Thank you for visiting our site. You can download our software or if you have slow internet connection or no internet connection you can request a disc with our software on it. We invite you to give our software a try. We hope you will consider us the next time you freeze time and frame your community fund raising events forever!

We welcome your comments and suggestions.

Laura