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Three Industry Leaders Donate To Peyton’s Promise

June 15, 2010 – Minneapolis, MN – Peyton’s Promise receives major contributions from three industry leaders. Jeannine Sentilles from Mardi Gras Spirit Events, Ann Lehrmann from Cheer & Dance Extreme and Chris Korotky from Inside Cheerleading Magazine donate a total of $2,500 towards the Adoption Initiative. This dollar amount brings Peyton’s Promise that much closer to finalizing a second adoption; helping to Bridge Another Forever Family.

Peyton's Promise

Peyton's Promise

Lisa & Roger Saline launched Peyton’s Promise to help raise funds and awareness for adoption. The program is set-up so that 100 percent of check donations go towards an adoption. The Saline’s developed the program after adopting a baby girl in 2002 and quickly finding out how expensive the adoption process can be. Many friends and family of the Saline’s contributed to the fund. In March of 2011, the initial goal was reached and Peyton’s Promise was able to help a family from Oregon bring home a baby boy. Mike and Theresa welcomed home baby Nathan because of Peyton’s Promise.

If you’d like to help Bridge A Forever Family, please visit www.PeytonsPromise.net or mail your donation to 11101 Zealand Ave N, Champlin, Mn 55316.

Three Industry Leaders Donate To Peyton’s Promise

The IEP Congratulates These Outstanding i-Award Recipients

May 19, 2011- Westerville, OH – Three cheers for the iAward! The Independents completed their inaugural year of awarding the prestigious IEP iAward. The good sportsmanship and community involvement honor was announced at specific IEP events across the country and were dedicated to one team, coach, parent or athlete who demonstrated Integrity, Enthusiasm and Passion in the spirit industry.

The 2011 i-Award Recipients recognized at event producers events are:

  • AmeriCheer – Athens High School
  • Cheer & Dance Extreme – Hilda McDaniel
  • Cheer America - Samara Taper
  • Cheer Star Productions – Liberty Cheer & Dance
  • Greater Midwest Cheer Expo – Pride Athletics
  • Mardi Gras Spirit Events – Williamsport Twister
  • Spirit Celebration – Paramount Comets
  • Spirit Festival – Sparks All Stars
  • Spirit Unlimited – East Coast Nitros Special Needs
  • UPA – Planet Spirit All Stars
  • Worldwide Spirit Assoc. – Team Texas

A complete listing of iAward events is available online at www.WeAreIEP.com. The 2011-2012 season will begin soon and a new group of outstanding programs will be recognized. Will it be you?

The IEP Congratulates These Outstanding i-Award Recipients

All Star Weekend II

Last weekend was the 2nd major All Star Weekend of the 2009-10 Season. With Worlds Bid being awarded in Indiana, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Texas along with UCA College Nationals, it was a great weekend to be a fan of Cheer & Dance. Links to Results from the Major Events:

Independent Event Producers

The Independent Event Producers (IEP) is an organization with the goal of making sure the voice of the independents is heard. There are over 200 independents in the United States and north of 100 more internationally, but the voice of the independents is often drowned out by the major brands. The IEP will launch a national media campaign, purchase in bulk, offer group discounts, create a social networking presence, and launch the IEP website to help make sure they are well represented in the spirit industry.

The IEP was born when 8 companies met in New Orleans in June 2009. Mardi Gras, UPA, Cheer America, Pac West, WSA, Spirit Celebration, Champion Cheer, and Cheer Ltd. met to discuss forming an organization to strengthen their independence and left New Orleans with a mission statement, goals, organization structure, and initial plan. A second meeting was held in Dallas in August, from which the IEP was officially launched. Colleen Little (Cheer America), was appointed the temporary Chair and Lisa Saline (UPA) was appointed the Membership Director. The Inaugural IEP Board of Colleen Little, Kiki Bittner (Pac West), Jody Delorit (UPA), Darren DeMoss (WSA), Kim Dornak (ECDA), Dick Fox (Cheer Ltd.), Lisa Saline, Jeannine Sentilles (Mardi Gras), and Billy Smith (Spirit Celebration) was established in September.

There are currently 22 IEP member companies, 21 US based and 1 International. Current members are American Cheer Express, AmeriCheer/AmeriDance, Champion Cheer & Dance, Cheer America, Cheer and Dance Extreme, Cheer LTD, Cheer Star Productions, Contest of Champions, ECDA, JAMZ, KC Christmas, Mardi Gras Spirit Events, Pac West Spirit Group, Redline Cheer & Dance, Spirit Celebration, Spirit Festival, Spirit Unlimited, United Cheer, UPA Cheer & Dance, US Spirit, WCA, and WSA. All members are strongly encouraged to get involved and either Chair a committee or take part on one, sharing their knowledge and expertise.