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The Teams
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4 Imprint
4imprint Inc., based in Oshkosh, WI, is one of the nation’s largest distributors of promotional products. Over 350 team members work in our downtown City Center building, where we enjoy such perks as free nachos, popcorn and coffee, a weekly Farmer’s Market produce sale and even an in-house massage therapist (so we are well-fed and limber for all this rowing). Business is booming, so we have enough energy and enthusiasm to puff the competition with our fiery dragon breath!
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4imprint Inc. is the North American division of 4imprint Group, plc, an international promotional products provider.
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ALRO Steel/Al Rows
Founded in 1948 in Michigan, Alro Steel has expanded to over 40 locations nationwide, including Oshkosh, WI. They are a first time entrant into the race and are hoping that their paddling is as quality as their ISO 9000 Certification. They’re used to working with heavy materials, so rowing a 40 foot boat with 22 people in it may play to their advantage.
Aurora
One of the best crews to have around in case of emergency, the Aurora team is here and has their eyes on the health/wellness industry prize. Wondering how many doctors and nurses it takes to win a dragon boat race? Perhaps we’ll know by the end of the day. Aurora is always looking for good volunteers. For more information about your Oshkosh community Aurora locations, go to www.aurorahealthcare.org/Oshkosh.
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Castle Pierce Printing Paddlers
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Team Castle Pierce is looking forward to a successful sequel of flying our team colors again of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. We have trimmed down and are just starting to wrap things up for our returning boat. Our team has been prepped and proofed on all aspects of paddling. We are determined to not get lost in the fold and hope to keep everyone in stitches. We are ready to answer the call even if it means pulling out all the flags and taking it to the plate. Our flexibility is so amazing it will rewind your way of thinking. The great experience we have with shipping will label us as knowing our boats. We have broken the mold with a new die and are able to cut through any wave. We have no fear when it comes to opening up our sales and letting the air in. |
In the end we will not be hard pressed for the win because we are well planned and we will not bow to any of our competition. The team has estimated the risks and even before the ink dries we will be ready to be accountable. Growth and change is the future but our motto will always be “Print On”.
Team CDBRC
Our first ever team from “south of the border”, Team CDBRC hails from the greater Chicago area and are first time entrants in the Oshkosh Community Dragon Boat Race. They will be racing in the Independent’s Industry Challenge. We welcome them and hope they enjoy their day!
Team Clarity Care
Team Clarity Care is eager to conquer the Fox and power our dragon boat to victory!!! Our team of enthusiastic Clarity Care employees and friends is looking forward to applying our energy and dedication to the race. We are pumped from our practice session and planning our winning strategy to speed across the finish line in record time!
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FVTC Blazing Paddles
The FVTC Blazing Paddles is a diverse team comprised of representatives and friends from throughout the college who either work or live in Oshkosh.
This year FVTC Riverside Campus celebrated its’ 25th anniversary in Oshkosh and its’ 95th anniversary as part of the college-wide district serving students in our region.
In honor of these many years as a community player the FVTC Blazing Paddles will take to the waterway that we are situated on.
The team has numerous years of experience in successfully traversing the halls of post secondary education but limited experience competing on the waterways of the lower Fox.
The dragon boat race has inspired this adventurous menagerie of talent and heart to rise to this significant challenge, requiring consistency in purpose, and more importantly, both brain and brawn.
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GDI's
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Too sexy for a strip club. Too much energy for a roller derby. Better dance
moves than you'll find on Saturday Night Fever. The G#$ D#$% Independents are back for a second season. Again with no sponsor, we will sport our horned helmets and war paint with strokes so intense we may knock our steersman fully in the water this time. |
| We'll be the first team to tell you that winning is irrelevant, but our spirits and personalities help make us a crowd pleaser of the fabulous Dragon Boat races! Stroke, Stroke, STROKE G.D.I's! |
Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House is a partner for the second year of the dragon boat race and festival. Tickets are now on sale for their 2007-2008 season. Be sure to check out Monroe Crossing next weekend, with a performance on Saturday, September 29, as well as The Tempest on Friday, September 28. For more information about the Grand Opera House, visit them online at www.grandoperahouse.org.
Leadership Squad
Leadership Squad is a team filled with dynamic, creative, intelligent, and, not to mention, good-looking leaders. We started out as Leadership Oshkosh 2006 and have expanded to include other fantastic leaders including friends, family, and colleagues. Not only are we coming into this race with fiery passion and muscles of steel, but also with our fabulous and fun personalities we plan to leave the other teams in our dust – or spray – with our spirit and drive. Just watch the Leadership Squad blow full steam ahead, leading into the future and heading for some fantastic fun and adventures!
Lee Beverage
Lee Beverage is in its second year providing the festival with adult beverages, but is racing for the first time this year. You are likely to find their team congregating in the athlete’s village near the beverage area. Lee Beverage is a beer and beverage wholesaler and distributor, located on Oakwood Road in Oshkosh.
Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh: N’Sync Again
N’Sync Again is the Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh (LHO) team. As a family of healthcare and residential service organizations, LHO has been providing a full continuum of care to more than 800 older adults and those in need each year since 1966. Serving all faiths, LHO is a member of the Wisconsin Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. We offer a number of living options including assisted and independent living, nursing home, rehabilitation and therapy, and specialty services for those with Alzheimer’s and related dementia. This year’s entry is sponsored by Diane Fuller who donated her raffle prize of a free boat entry from last year’s raffle. Thanks Diane!
M&I Bank
The team from M&I are “banking” on their combined strength, good weather and a bit of luck to move them to the front of the pack. To their “credit”, they are the only financial institution rowing in the race today. They are in it to have good time, but are also in it to win it…and you can take that to the bank. Have an interest in M&I’s services? Go to www.mibank.com.
Mercury Marine Blazing Paddles
Take a good look at the Blazing Paddles team. The Blazing  Paddles team
is comprised of fairly coordinated creatures currently employed within
the Mercury Marine. We are experts at communicating and resolving
product, and contract confusion within our company. Our team colors
are the traditional Mercury Marine phantom black and the blazing team
orange flame of perseverance and determination. This is our second year
participating in the event. We would like to mention it is truly a pleasure
for the Mercury employees to enjoy a team-building event while
simultaneously supporting UW Oshkosh, the Grand Opera House and
the Oshkosh YMCA.
Mercury Marine/Dragging Dragons:
Take a good look at the Dragging Dragons team. The Dragging Dragons team is one of two Mercury Marine entries. We are experts at communicating and resolving product, and contract confusion within our company. This is Mercury Marine’s second year participating in the event. Will they work with their Blazing Paddles Mercury Marine partners or is it game on?
Miles Kimball: Kimball Krusaders
Rookies to the Dragonboat races this year, the Kimball Krusaders are ready for some rowing action! One of two company teams, we are proud to represent Oshkosh’s Miles Kimball Company in this great event. Yeah, we might have great Christmas Cards, excellent service, and unique products, but there’s a whole lot more you have yet to see from us. We’re a strong breed of hard workers, creative minds, and determined teammates who don’t let anything stop us. So watch out Oshkosh; here come the Kimball Krusaders!
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Miles Kimball Rum Runners
Prepare to be rowed over at the Dragonboat races this year by the Rum Runners! This young, new team is ready for some serious wet and wild action and proud to be one of two company teams for this event representing Oshkosh’s own Miles Kimball Company. Known for diverse products and amazing service Miles Kimball Company is a home of remarkable team members who are focused, driven, and enthusiastic about what they do. Don’t be caught off guard Oshkosh because the Rum Runners take NO hostages! This year promises to be the best so far, so come on out and cheer on the team; we hope to see you there!
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Motley Crew
Racine formed a Dragon Boat Club for people that couldn't wait until next year’s event to paddle again. From there we decided to enter an event and our team formed from a group of folks that were committed to coming out once a week to have fun paddling! Our team "MOTLEY CREW "is made up of 16 women and 5 men. We range in age from 16 to 62. Many of the people on our team participated in Racine's festival on various teams.
Mototron Motoheads
MotoTron Corporation, a subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation enables mechatronic systems development and integration. Our tools and processes simplify and reduce the development cost of electronic controls for the automotive, marine, industrial, recreational, power generation and aviation industries. MotoTron is a strategic supplier to its sister divisions, including Mercury Marine. Mercury Marine/MotoTron bragging rights are up for grabs in the first race!
Omni Paint and Glass, Inc./Omni Blue Paddlers
Omni Paint & Glass Corporate Headquarters is right here in Oshkosh. Will they cut through the glassy water with ease or will the other teams see right through their strategy. This is our first year in the competition. With over 30 years of experience in the paint industry, we’re naturals. We’re hoping that our paint stroke experience will translate to success in our paddling strokes!
Oracular: Krew of Oracular
Oracular is an Information Technology consulting partner to North American companies and their international affiliates. Oracular’s long-term customer relationships are based on a tradition of innovation, trust and global perspective with local focus. Services include integration, application development, identity management, portal, management consulting, managed services and comprehensive web offerings. Founded in 1988, Oracular’s practices include J.D. Edwards, PeopleSoft, RedPrairie, Oracle and e-Business. Oracular, Inc. is based in Oshkosh, Wis., with offices in Denver, Detroit, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis. Visit www.oracular.com to learn more.
Oshkosh B'Gosh
OshKosh B'Gosh has been committed to outfitting children with quality apparel for over 100 years. OshKosh B’Gosh recently joined forces with Carter’s children’s apparel to offer some of the most sought after brands in the kids clothing business. Since 1895, many have contributed their talents to make our company what it is today. Now, our team of talented employees (and friends) will show the community the spirit and drive we have as we man our paddles and battle our way to the finish line.
Oshkosh Chamber of Commerce
The Oshkosh Chamber is the fifth largest Chamber of Commerce in the state of Wisconsin. It is nationally recognized with a five-star accreditation and is celebrating its centennial this year.
Oshkosh Designs/TeamKuba
Classic Homes by Kuba-is putting fun back into building. With over 20 years experience in custom home design and building we have earned a reputation as one of the area’s most creative builders. We build homes the fit our client’s lifestyle and budget, and add extras that truly make each house a home-your classic home.
Oshkosh Designs provides home and business owners with decorative floor inlay for new construction of remodeling. Oshkosh Designs inlay is available in numerous hardwoods, colored glass, metals and decorative stones and is fully customizable, allowing “your style to surface”
Oshkosh Morning Rotary
The Rotary Club of Oshkosh began forming in December 1916 when 12 business and professional men began meeting in the basement of the Elks Club. The early Rotarians supported programs with the Oshkosh Normal School (now UW Oshkosh), the Lions Club, the Kiwanis, the Salvation Army, church Youth Programs, Boy Scouts, a dental clinic at the high school and sponsored landscaping and gardening classes. In 2006, the Oshkosh Rotary Club received the Rotary's Presidential Citation Award.
Oshkosh Northwestern
A top sponsor of the dragon boat race for the past two years, the Oshkosh Northwestern is back to try to win it all. The Northwestern serves the southern part of Winnebago County and parts of three other counties to its west. It is bordered by Gannett's Appleton Post-Crescent on the North, Fond du Lac Reporter on the South and Stevens Point Journal on the West. Their hope is that they’ll be tops on the Fox at the end of the day.
Oshkosh Southwest Rotary
A top sponsor of the dragon boat race for the past two years, the Oshkosh Northwestern is back to try to win it all. The Northwestern serves the southern part of Winnebago County and parts of three other counties to its west. It is bordered by Gannett's Appleton Post-Crescent on the North, Fond du Lac Reporter on the South and Stevens Point Journal on the West. Their hope is that they’ll be tops on the Fox at the end of the day.
Oshkosh Truck Paddlers
Oshkosh is on the move, developing technologies, updating products, and enhancing their performance. The genius of Oshkosh Truck’s Flexible Integrated Production lines lies in the simplicity of its design, the training of its personnel and the sophistication of its technology. The genius of their racing strategy & production remains to be seen. Back for a second year, Oshkosh Truck’s army of 21 is a force to be reckoned with.
Pink Paddlers
This women’s team is sponsored by All Saints Foundation and the Racine Dragon Boat Club. All team members are Breast Cancer Survivors promoting wellness and life after the diagnosis of Breast Cancer.
Propel
The mission of propel is to foster Oshkosh’s aspiring young by allowing the opportunity to develop lasting friendships, share diverse experiences and cultivate community leaders to share the future of Oshkosh
Propel Oshkosh hosts fun events that showcase the community, local business and organizations, while sponsoring a theme and subject matter that is geared towards the lives of young adults in their 20s and 30s.
Propel members have the opportunity to host additional activities that connect the People community and create meaningful friendships with others who have similar interests.
Propel are the returning Dragon Boat Race Champions.
Provident Privateers
As financial planning professionals, our experience and longevity works in your favor. This enables us to deliver strong, comprehensive plans for your investments, estate and retirement planning or philanthropic giving. We believe there is no substitute for being able to see the "big picture" in the world of financial planning. Our professional team works with you to provide the guidance, discipline and attention you need to help you stay on track. We just hope we can keep our boat on track and make a good showing in this, our first dragon boat race.
Renaissance Surgery Center: Boat Tox
And now "smoothing out the waves" for the newly opened Renaissance Surgery Center in Oshkosh is "BOAT-TOX"!! The Renaissance Surgery Center team takes care of many types of patients. Some who have been through major changes in their lives, whether it is from a significant injury or a decision to change their sense of self-confidence by going through a personal Renaissance. |
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Patients consider the cosmetic surgery experience as a new beginning, and the Renaissance Surgery Center has a team of people who help improve their patients' self esteem as well as help them define honest expectations for results. So let's give a big hand as the BOAT-TOX team gives it their "best shot"!! |
Shallbetter: Glowing Dragons
Shallbetter was started in 1982 in Huron, South Dakota, and the company moved to Oshkosh, WI in 1997. Members of Shallbetter, Inc. are known as the medium and low voltage electrical switchgear specialists.
Theda Care Sea Serpents
Our Mission is to improve the health of our communities. Although for today, our mission is to take down the other health/wellness teams and show them why one of Theda Care’s shared values is teamwork. For more information about your Oshkosh community Theda Care locations, go to www.thedacare.org.
UW Oshkosh/Titan Pride
The Chancellor is rowing in Titan Pride. Rowing alongside him are some of the best and brightest classified staff, academic staff, faculty and administrators at UW Oshkosh…actually in the UW System!
Titan Pride reflects our value of UW Oshkosh . . . "engaging people and ideas for common good". With the power of the Chancellor, three AVCs and the Dean of Students, this boat can’t lose!
UW Oshkosh Alumni/Foundation
Talk about a pool of people to choose from! UW Oshkosh’s Alumni/Foundation team had 70,231 alumni to select from when forming their team. And with university e-mail addresses available for each person, their ability to keep in touch is second-to-none! The UW Oshkosh Alumni are back for their second year of racing and look to be a force in the Education division! Titan Power!
UW Oshkosh Career Services: GET HIRED! DRAG’N BUTTS
Look out! The Get Hired! Drag’n Butts are coming and they are ready to kick some butt! Don’t let the name fool you! We will definitely NOT be drag’n butt! We’re just trying to “trick” the competition!
When you see that high arch spray…….
When you see that lightning speed…….
When you see that mighty tidal wave…….
You will see Drag’n Butts in the lead!!
Our team is comprised of talented and STRONG (are you scared yet?!?!) staff, students and friends of The UW Oshkosh Career Services Office. Don’t Drag Your Butt, stop by and see us at the regions largest Career Fair…
The Career Fair on the Fox
Wednesday, Sept. 26
3- 7 p.m., UW Oshkosh,
Kolf Sports Center
UWO COEHS/ Puff the Magic Dragon
Each year the College of Education and Human Services places 1,000 students in area schools and human services agencies. It first started in 1871 as the Oshkosh State Normal School a teacher training school. UW Oshkosh alumni include 5,600 teachers in the state of Wisconsin, and 250 alumni who work for the university. Students from the College of Education and Human Service volunteer over 65,000 hours per year in the community.
UWO College of Business: Brains and Brawn
The College of Business values students as their most important constituent and promote life long professional and personal development, respect and trust among students, faculty, staff, and the community, ethical behavior and diversity of thought, innovation and risk taking, as well as creative partnerships with internal and external constituents. That ethical behavior and good sportsmanship made the Brains & Brawn team a great addition to last year’s race. They hope their innovation and risk-taking, in regard to paddling, help fuel them to first place!
UWO Greek Life
Since 1776 fraternities and sororities have been developing bonds in collegians that last a lifetime and create a home away from home. The experiences encountered in a Greek organization will prepare you for the real world and put a vast network of alumni at your fingertips for job searches. Fraternity and sorority members are a diverse group of individuals that span every major on campus and many campus organizations. The stated objectives of Greek organizations are to develop members in the areas of scholarship, leadership, community and university service, and fellowship. Last year the Greek community organized the first student led campaign for the Oshkosh Area United Way where they raised over $1400.
UWO Reeve Mob
The Reeve Mob is made up of students at Reeve Memorial Union and they love working there! The Reeve Mob sponsored themselves, thanks to the many Reeve Union staff members who contributed to their boat fund. The Reeve Mob was actually called a “cult” once because they like to hang out even when they’re not at work.
UWO NBC Village
The NBC Village is appropriately a first year team, as it is primarily comprised of first year college students. The NBC Village not only stands for Nelson, Breese & Clemans (the three residence halls that comprise it), but also Navigate. Build. Connect. These halls have strong traditions of leadership and involvement. This new team will take on four other student teams for bragging rights.
UWO Res Life Express
The Department of Residence Life is committed to providing comfortable, clean, well-maintained and affordable residence hall environments where the personal development and academic success of students are encouraged and supported. With eleven residence halls full of students in their arsenal, the residence life team is ready to represent against the NBC Village and the USRH team. Dorm dominance is up for grabs!
UWO USRH
USRH (United Students in Residence Halls) is an on-campus student organization designed to respect the voice of residence hall students and to support hall involvement. Leadership & development of residence hall students is also an important function of USRH. Hopefully the USRH team is ready to respect the voice of their drummer as they paddle their way toward a student division victory.
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