ANNOUNCEMENT - 2008 Ben-Gals Auditions!
From Bengals.com...
Tryouts for the 2008 Ben-Gals cheerleading squad will get underway with a Cheerleader Workshop/Clinic on Saturday, April 12.
The Workshop/Clinic is this Saturday, April 12, from 12:00-5:00 PM. The fee for the clinic is $35.00 The clinic is not mandatory to tryout. Choreographers will be there to work with you and teach current techniques. The clinic is however, recommended and will give you a better perspective on the tryout process. All tryouts and clinics will be held at the Paul Brown Stadium in the gymnasium.
The complete schedule leading up to Finals is as follows:
Clinic: Saturday, April 12
*1st Preliminary: Sunday, April 20
*2nd Preliminary: Sunday, May 4
Semifinals: Sunday, May 11
Finals: Saturday, May 17
* Each candidate is required to try out at either the 1st or 2nd preliminary.
QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates MUST be 21 years of age effective Sept. 1, 2008.
Cheerleaders must live within a 50-mile radius of Cincinnati and be either a full-time student or employed.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be available for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9:30 p.m. and for off-field charity work throughout the season.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION - Go to www.bengals.com and click on the Ben-Gals Auditions box on the Home page for instructions on how to register.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
ANNOUNCEMENT - Alumni, Vicki, Engaged!
Vicki G. ('04-'05) announces her wedding engagement which happended last week on Saturday, 3/29/08!!!
Attached are pictures of the happy couple - Vicki and Tony!
Vicki & Tony at the site where they met - Keeneland!
"Tony had me go on a scavenger hunt type adventure to different places we have shared memories. There was a different card at each place with a clue to my next location. He had me visit 8 different places before he had my last clue lead me to Lexington, KY at the Keeneland Horse Track (which is where we met). After he proposed a friend of his came out of hiding…he had taken some pictures of the whole thing!"
Vicki G. ('04-'05) announces her wedding engagement which happended last week on Saturday, 3/29/08!!!
Attached are pictures of the happy couple - Vicki and Tony!
Vicki & Tony at the site where they met - Keeneland!
"Tony had me go on a scavenger hunt type adventure to different places we have shared memories. There was a different card at each place with a clue to my next location. He had me visit 8 different places before he had my last clue lead me to Lexington, KY at the Keeneland Horse Track (which is where we met). After he proposed a friend of his came out of hiding…he had taken some pictures of the whole thing!"
Vicki & Tony celebrating after at the Precinct!
The couple has set a date for June 27, 2009. Congratulations, Vicki and Tony!Sunday, December 02, 2007
NEWS - BenGal Blog Story featured on GrowlZone.com
Check out our partner site, GrowlZone.com, for a feature story about the Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni Blog!
Click on the link below to read the full story...
http://www.growlzone.com/content/view/892/2/
Also, check out the site's photo galleries for lots of cool pics of fans, including former BenGal Cheerleaders!
Check out our partner site, GrowlZone.com, for a feature story about the Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni Blog!
Click on the link below to read the full story...
http://www.growlzone.com/content/view/892/2/
Also, check out the site's photo galleries for lots of cool pics of fans, including former BenGal Cheerleaders!
NEW JOBS - Dance Team Choreographers Wanted
The Arena Football League (AFL) is recruiting candidates for positions listed below.
If you or someone you know is interested make sure you visit our website at http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/ or at the address underneath the job and apply directly online:
Dance Team Choreographer - Cleveland AFL Team (Cleveland, OH)[ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16017 ]
Dance Team Choreographer - Iowa Barnstormers (Des Moines, IA) [ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16075 ]
The Arena Football League (AFL) is recruiting candidates for positions listed below.
If you or someone you know is interested make sure you visit our website at http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/ or at the address underneath the job and apply directly online:
Dance Team Choreographer - Cleveland AFL Team (Cleveland, OH)[ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16017 ]
Dance Team Choreographer - Iowa Barnstormers (Des Moines, IA) [ http://arenafootball.teamworkonline.com/teamwork/r.cfm?i=16075 ]
TO DO - More Ways to Support our Troops over Holiday
One of the greatest experiences as a BenGal is supporting the US Armed forces through performances and writing letters. Here is another great idea to continue to show our support, submitted by Alumni, Allison.
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?
One of the greatest experiences as a BenGal is supporting the US Armed forces through performances and writing letters. Here is another great idea to continue to show our support, submitted by Alumni, Allison.
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to some member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE and it only takes a second. Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these?
PHOTOS - Bengals Games
Thanks to Allison for sharing pics taken during the October Bengal's games!
Allison and Rhonda before the game
Ben-Gals from Deanna's line pose for a pic on the sideline
The Ben-Gals wave to fans as they switch sides at the quarter
Getting the crowd into the game!
Rhonda and Allison
Thanks to Allison for sharing pics taken during the October Bengal's games!
Allison and Rhonda before the game
Ben-Gals from Deanna's line pose for a pic on the sideline
The Ben-Gals wave to fans as they switch sides at the quarter
Getting the crowd into the game!
Rhonda and Allison
TO DO - Holiday Cards for American Soldiers
Here is a fantastic idea to spread cheer this holiday season submitted by Hazel!
Read on...
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Here is a fantastic idea to spread cheer this holiday season submitted by Hazel!
Read on...
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include the following:
A Recovering American Soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20307-5001
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
PRAYER REQUEST
BenGal Alumni, Kimbraly ('03-'05), sends a special request for her Dad and family. Read on...
Hey All!!
I have a quick prayer request. My dad has been fighting cancer for the past seven years. He was first diagnosed with colon cancer. Then one year later it moved to his liver. He was five years out when he was diagnosed with abdominal cancer last November. Now they just found a cancerous tumor on the right side of his abdomen and the left side of his lung. He has been very strong through this with numerous chemo sessions, and I am not ready to lose him yet. I know that sounds selfish, but I don't know what I would do without my dad. I would just like everyone to pray for him, hoping that the cancer will leave his system this time. Also, please pray for my mother and the rest of my family, this is a very hard time for all of us. Thanks!
Kimbraly
Post a comment to this entry to send your thoughts and prayers to Kimbraly and her family.
BenGal Alumni, Kimbraly ('03-'05), sends a special request for her Dad and family. Read on...
Hey All!!
I have a quick prayer request. My dad has been fighting cancer for the past seven years. He was first diagnosed with colon cancer. Then one year later it moved to his liver. He was five years out when he was diagnosed with abdominal cancer last November. Now they just found a cancerous tumor on the right side of his abdomen and the left side of his lung. He has been very strong through this with numerous chemo sessions, and I am not ready to lose him yet. I know that sounds selfish, but I don't know what I would do without my dad. I would just like everyone to pray for him, hoping that the cancer will leave his system this time. Also, please pray for my mother and the rest of my family, this is a very hard time for all of us. Thanks!
Kimbraly
Post a comment to this entry to send your thoughts and prayers to Kimbraly and her family.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
HAPPENINGS - Tina Rigdon in Oxygen Magazine
Hey Ladies & BenGal Fans!
Are you looking for a great way to shape up those legs? Check out this month's issue (November 2007) of Oxygen magazine as BenGal Alumni, Tina Rigdon, demonstrates her leg workout!
The article is titled Sexy Legs (pg. 82) A fast workout to get you in a mini in no time.
Congratulations, Tina, on your feature story!
Happy Lunges & Squats to all!
Hey Ladies & BenGal Fans!
Are you looking for a great way to shape up those legs? Check out this month's issue (November 2007) of Oxygen magazine as BenGal Alumni, Tina Rigdon, demonstrates her leg workout!
The article is titled Sexy Legs (pg. 82) A fast workout to get you in a mini in no time.
Congratulations, Tina, on your feature story!
Happy Lunges & Squats to all!
Sunday, October 14, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS - Sister of Alumni Honored at NFL 101
Shannon (1994 & 1995) shares with the blog some wonderful news about her sister, Tracie, a breast cancer survivor. Tracie founded the organization called Pink Ribbon Girls. Visit the web site at www.pinkribbongirls.org.
Read on...
Hi all!
Well, my sister Tracie has done it once again!!!! She is incredible. I know that God had a serious plan for her when she found out she had breast cancer 7 years ago! For those of you who do not know (and I don't know how you have not heard!), she started a support group for young breast cancer survivors called the Pink Ribbon Girls!!! She has done so much good for the community and she is now being honored by Marvin Lewis!! Tonight we are headed down to Football 101- a fun night of "learning" about football with Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. Every year HE hand picks who he wants to award with the "pink football". Guess who is winning it this year?! TRACIE!!! What an honor it is to be her sister and a friend! Here is the link where you can read all about it. Be sure to check back sometime after tonight. I know they will update the photo and it will be her and Marvin Lewis!!!
I love you girl!!!
http://www.marvinlewis.org/events07/2007pinkfootball.asp
Hugs!
Shannon :)
Shannon (1994 & 1995) shares with the blog some wonderful news about her sister, Tracie, a breast cancer survivor. Tracie founded the organization called Pink Ribbon Girls. Visit the web site at www.pinkribbongirls.org.
Read on...
Hi all!
Well, my sister Tracie has done it once again!!!! She is incredible. I know that God had a serious plan for her when she found out she had breast cancer 7 years ago! For those of you who do not know (and I don't know how you have not heard!), she started a support group for young breast cancer survivors called the Pink Ribbon Girls!!! She has done so much good for the community and she is now being honored by Marvin Lewis!! Tonight we are headed down to Football 101- a fun night of "learning" about football with Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis. Every year HE hand picks who he wants to award with the "pink football". Guess who is winning it this year?! TRACIE!!! What an honor it is to be her sister and a friend! Here is the link where you can read all about it. Be sure to check back sometime after tonight. I know they will update the photo and it will be her and Marvin Lewis!!!
I love you girl!!!
http://www.marvinlewis.org/events07/2007pinkfootball.asp
Hugs!
Shannon :)
Welcome New Alumni!
On behalf of all the contributors to the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni blog, please welcome new alumni member,
Audra
Audra cheered for 6 season from 1991 to 1996!
Thank you members for helping to spread the word to all of your friends and former teammates!
Don't forget about email and address corrections - if you have changed email provider or your email address, be sure to contact the administrator via email to update your information and stay in touch!
On behalf of all the contributors to the Cincinnati Ben-Gal Cheerleader Alumni blog, please welcome new alumni member,
Audra
Audra cheered for 6 season from 1991 to 1996!
Thank you members for helping to spread the word to all of your friends and former teammates!
Don't forget about email and address corrections - if you have changed email provider or your email address, be sure to contact the administrator via email to update your information and stay in touch!
BIRTHDAYS - October
Happy Birthday, Alumni!Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, October members! Happy Birthday to you!
Marcia (1988-1992) - October 12
Juetta (1981-1983) - October 14
Note to Members - If you have a birthday in October, email the blog with your date!
Other Important Dates
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October 19 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 21 - Bengals VS Jets 4:05pm
October 25 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 28 - Bengals VS Steelers 1:00pm
October 31 - Happy Halloween!
Happy Birthday, Alumni!Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday, October members! Happy Birthday to you!
Marcia (1988-1992) - October 12
Juetta (1981-1983) - October 14
Note to Members - If you have a birthday in October, email the blog with your date!
Other Important Dates
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
October 19 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 21 - Bengals VS Jets 4:05pm
October 25 - Bengals Bash 5p-8p Fountain Square
October 28 - Bengals VS Steelers 1:00pm
October 31 - Happy Halloween!
PHOTOS - Monday Night Football
submitted by Allison
Alumni, Allison ('02-'05), shares her personal photos from last week's Monday Night Football game. Thanks, Allison!
Allison (left) and Missy (ProBowl 2006)
Allison and Traci - Assistant Coach
of the Ben-Gal Cheerleaders
Roxanne (Locker Room & Sideline Assistant) with Missy
The BenGals get ready to perform their endzone dance!
Allison and BenGal Cheerleader Director, Charlotte
submitted by Allison
Alumni, Allison ('02-'05), shares her personal photos from last week's Monday Night Football game. Thanks, Allison!
Allison (left) and Missy (ProBowl 2006)
Allison and Traci - Assistant Coach
of the Ben-Gal Cheerleaders
Roxanne (Locker Room & Sideline Assistant) with Missy
The BenGals get ready to perform their endzone dance!
Allison and BenGal Cheerleader Director, Charlotte
Saturday, September 29, 2007
EVENT - Ballroom/Latin Dance Class at Cincy Dance Studio
Courtesy of Juli (1999)
Our studio will be offering a Ballroom / Latin Dance Class for Adult Individuals and Couples this fall on Friday evenings. The instructor, Mandy Franceschina, has a substantial background in all forms of Latin and Ballroom Dance, and is also a competitive dancer in those dance forms. Beyond that, Mandy has an amazing knack for making the classes FUN! This class would be a great way to kick off your weekend!
CLASS DETAILS:
DATE / TIME: Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The classes will begin in October (exact start date to be determined).
FEE: $60 per person, per 6 week session. The first 6 weeks will focus on Ballroom dances; the second will focus on Latin dances.
No partner necessary!
If you would like to enroll, or would like more information, please contact Cincy Dance Studio and ask for Mandy.
Best wishes,
Juli Beattie
Cincy Dance Studio
PH: (513) 253-9330
Courtesy of Juli (1999)
Our studio will be offering a Ballroom / Latin Dance Class for Adult Individuals and Couples this fall on Friday evenings. The instructor, Mandy Franceschina, has a substantial background in all forms of Latin and Ballroom Dance, and is also a competitive dancer in those dance forms. Beyond that, Mandy has an amazing knack for making the classes FUN! This class would be a great way to kick off your weekend!
CLASS DETAILS:
DATE / TIME: Fridays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. The classes will begin in October (exact start date to be determined).
FEE: $60 per person, per 6 week session. The first 6 weeks will focus on Ballroom dances; the second will focus on Latin dances.
No partner necessary!
If you would like to enroll, or would like more information, please contact Cincy Dance Studio and ask for Mandy.
Best wishes,
Juli Beattie
Cincy Dance Studio
PH: (513) 253-9330
EVENT - Cincinnati Bengals Blood Drive
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Courtesy of Marvin Lewis Community Fund
Join the Cincinnati Bengals and Hoxworth Blood Center to "score one" for the patients in local hospitals by donating at the 6th Annual Bengals Community Blood Drive at Paul Brown Stadium presented by Champion Windows and LOCAL12 WKRC-TV.
Date: Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Time: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Place: East Club Level of Paul Brown Stadium (free parking on east plaza level)
Contact: http://www.hoxworth.org/bengals or (513) 451-0910
All donors will receive a free Bengals blood drive t-shirt.
Cincinnati Bengals players (subject to change) and cheerleaders will be present to celebrate this special day and mascot Who-Dey will make a special appearance.
The National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) will be at the drive to sign up donors to the national bone marrow registry for free! (a $52 value). The LifeCenter Organ Donor Network will have representatives at the drive to speak with donors about the importance of being an organ donor.
MOVED - Kenya and family relocate to Hotlanta!
Kenya writes in to share her news on moving to Atlanta, Georgia!
"...just wanted to update you and let you know that we have moved to Atlanta (and loving it!!! Wow!!! What a difference a city can make!!! :) I will be starting as a Director level patent counsel at The Coca-Cola Company on October 1st. Dennis is continuing with State Farm. It's a great opportunity for both of us. We are still holding onto our season tickets though so we will still be at a few games, particularly those around the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). So, I just wanted to let you know our exciting news and hopefully, there will be an alumni event around the holidays so that I can reunite with everyone."
Thanks, Kenya! Best of luck to you and your family in your new home!
Kenya writes in to share her news on moving to Atlanta, Georgia!
"...just wanted to update you and let you know that we have moved to Atlanta (and loving it!!! Wow!!! What a difference a city can make!!! :) I will be starting as a Director level patent counsel at The Coca-Cola Company on October 1st. Dennis is continuing with State Farm. It's a great opportunity for both of us. We are still holding onto our season tickets though so we will still be at a few games, particularly those around the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas). So, I just wanted to let you know our exciting news and hopefully, there will be an alumni event around the holidays so that I can reunite with everyone."
Thanks, Kenya! Best of luck to you and your family in your new home!
Alumni NEWS - Maria and Derek Married!
Congratulations Maria and Derek who were married Friday, 9/28!
The two had a small ceremony and have plans for a future celebration back home in Cincinnati next year or 2009.
Best wishes to the both of you from the Alumni!
Congratulations Maria and Derek who were married Friday, 9/28!
The two had a small ceremony and have plans for a future celebration back home in Cincinnati next year or 2009.
Best wishes to the both of you from the Alumni!
EVENT - Official Bengals Birthday Party!
Courtesy of Bootzilla Production and Jungle Vision
To all our Alumni Cheerleaders, Bengals fans, Who-dey fanatic's and Bootsy Funkateer's...
On Monday Oct. 1st at Fountain Square, will be the dedication of our Official Bengals Birthday Party, the announcement made by Mayor Mallory himself. We would like to thank the Bengal's organization for allowing us to honor their Birthday on this very momentous occasion.
Be there from 5:00PM til 8:00PM!
Bootsy Collins groups, G-Elvis, iCandi, DJizzle, Xtra Xclusive, Z-Company, FreeStyle, along with other entertainment, Kelly Red and the Hammer Heads, Elliott & Marvin Experience will light up the crowd for the Bengals showdown that night on Fountain Square Live!
Food, Drinks, Contest, Prizes, and Celebrities' galore!
Wear your best Orange & Black, because the best Bengal's outfit and look will win the, "A Bengal Sited" contest!
Be there or be Rare Meat 4 the Big Kats!
Bootzilla Production & Jungle Vision
Courtesy of Bootzilla Production and Jungle Vision
To all our Alumni Cheerleaders, Bengals fans, Who-dey fanatic's and Bootsy Funkateer's...
On Monday Oct. 1st at Fountain Square, will be the dedication of our Official Bengals Birthday Party, the announcement made by Mayor Mallory himself. We would like to thank the Bengal's organization for allowing us to honor their Birthday on this very momentous occasion.
Be there from 5:00PM til 8:00PM!
Bootsy Collins groups, G-Elvis, iCandi, DJizzle, Xtra Xclusive, Z-Company, FreeStyle, along with other entertainment, Kelly Red and the Hammer Heads, Elliott & Marvin Experience will light up the crowd for the Bengals showdown that night on Fountain Square Live!
Food, Drinks, Contest, Prizes, and Celebrities' galore!
Wear your best Orange & Black, because the best Bengal's outfit and look will win the, "A Bengal Sited" contest!
Be there or be Rare Meat 4 the Big Kats!
Bootzilla Production & Jungle Vision
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