Next Match....

The Griffin B's Will travel to the west Suburbs to play Fox Valley RFC May 24th. Stay tuned for more details.

Everyone come out and support the team!

SPRING PRACTICE INFO

Griffins' practice is officially at Peterson Park for the remainder of the Spring season. Practices will be held on the south side of the park (with the lights). Practice is from 7-9 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Click on the maps section to get a map of the park.

UPDATE ON GRIFFIN FOUNDER IN NEED OF KIDNEY FOR TRANSPLANT

Griffin Old Boy Brian Bourke is in need of a kidney donor as his are failing. Many of you older Griffins may know Brian, but for those who don't, he along with other Griffins Doc Kelly, Mike Elliott, John Carmody, and Tom Powers founded the Chicago Griffins over 30 years ago.

This is a recent update letter from him. If you or anyone you know can be of any help please contact him at his contact info below.

11/14/07

Dear Griffins,

As most of you know from the Griffin Website, I am need of a kidney transplant.

Both Jerry Stutz and Dave May have come forward to offer me a kidney. They both got very far along in the testing process. First Jerry was knocked out for a health reason he was unaware of, then Dave May stepped forward, but he too had a health issue that wouldn't allow him to donate. I can't thank those two guys enough for what they tried to do for me.

So I am back to square one. If any of you are so inclined, or know anyone who might be interested in donating, please contact me. Just give me a call and I will put you in touch with the transplant center.

Thanks for even thinking of it.

Brian Bourke
847 869 2243
b.bourke@comcast.net
2707 Lawndale
Evanston, Illinois
60201

UPDATE ON GRIFFIN OLD BOY JIM CAMPBELL'S LATEST BOOK

Griffin Old Boy Jim Campbell gave a speech on his new book Ghost Moutain at the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago on Jan. 10th. He gave credit to "Chicken" George Houde for accompanying him on his hiking expedition across New Guinea. A podcast of that speech can be accessed by clicking here. It's a fascinating talk, plus you get a bit more info about his book "The Ghost Mountain Boys: Their Epic March and the Terrifying Battle for New Guinea—The Forgotten War of the South Pacific". The website regarding the book can be found here.

In addition, check out the video clip from the documentary on Outside Magazine's website as well. You'll see "Chicken" George working with Jim on the filming of the documentary.

Breakroom Kitchen now Griffin Outfitter

BREAKROOM KITCHEN is now the official apparel outfitter for the Chicago Griffins Rugby Club, offering a large variety of Griffin merchandise. Please e-mail if you are interested any of our apparel at chef@breakroomkitchen.com.

 

OLD BELVEDERE RFC TO TOUR CHICAGO IN AUGUST!

Old Belvedere RFC, hailing from Ireland, will be touring Chicago in August. Griffin luminaries such as John Treacy, Jim O'Neill, and Wayne Murphy will be on board. We will have matches against them in late August, so stay tuned for further details as we get closer to the time. It should be a good party had by all.

IN THE PHOTO SECTIONS....

Stay tuned from match photos from the Griffin A's match against Charlotte and B's match against Lincoln Park A's.

In the Social Photos section are the fan bus photos from this past Saturday's match.
 

Make Your Life Easier with PAYPAL

We offer the ability to pay dues and other expenses on line through PayPal. Click on the section "Join the Griffins" to get more information. In addition, you can also make donations to the club's Annual Fund through this method.
 

A final note:

Want to be kept in the loop for all Griffin events and activities? Send in your updated address/phone/e-mail info (if you know of a Griffin who has moved, pass that on as well) to me at shedhoppet@aol.com.

This also goes for any supporters that want info on upcoming Griffin events as well.

Thanks - Sheryl

Website last updated 5/11/08