UMN Crookston Teambackers recently held a raffle in support for Golden Eagle student athletes. This year’s raffle raised more than $19,000. Deb Sylvester of Crookston won the raffle’s grand prize of $5,000 cash. Other raffle winners included Randy Cook of Erskine, Lynne Mullins, Megan Bell, and Jamie Cassavant, all of Crookston. Thanks to all who supported this year’s raffle.
In addition to fundraising in support of University of Minnesota Crookston Athletics, UMN Crookston Teambackers also recently recognized the Teambacker of the Year. Jeanie Hiller was named this year’s Teambacker of the Year for her leadership and her efforts to promote UMN Crookston Teambackers. Hiller serves as the organization’s secretary.
In 2018-2019, Teambackers contributed more than $60,000 to student-athlete scholarships as well as contributing $10,000 to the new men’s and women’s golf indoor practice facility.
The mission of Teambackers today remains essentially unchanged from those early years. It continues to promote athletics and to raise money for scholarships and special projects, and works in conjunction with the UMN Crookston Development Office, the Athletic Department, and the University of Minnesota Foundation. UMN Crookston is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Opportunities to support student athletes continue with the summer golf tournaments. Play in the Mark Olsonawski Golf Tournament in Hallock, Minn., on Thursday, June 13 and the 29th Annual Teambacker Golf Classic on Friday, July 19 in Crookston. To learn more, visit www.goldeneaglesports.com/teambackers.
For questions about becoming a Teambacker member or to register for the golf tournaments, contact Derek Martin at 218-281-8436 or derekm@umn.edu.
1994-95—June Shaver
1995-96—Bernie Bettin
1996-97—Ed Odland
1997-98—Tom Helgeson
1998-99—Chuck Wilder
1999-00—Jim Ingeman
2000-01—Ray Dusek
2001-02—Charles Larson
2002-03—Nancie Hoerner
2003-04—Marv Bachmeier
2004-05—Chuck Holmquist
2005-06—Kurt Brorby
2006-07—Chuck Hiller
2007-08—Brian Schumacher
2008-09—Bob Johnson
2009-10—Adam Maruska
2010-11—Dr. Kari Torkelson
2011-12—Allan “Al” Larson
2012-13—Tim Moe
2014-15—Alysa Tulibaski
2016-17—Charles Larson
2017-18—Annette Thompson
2018-19—Jeanie Hiller
