Rattler Boosters, Inc.

Updated: Rattler Booster Calendar of Events - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

The "Rattler Booster Calendar of Events" located under the "Membership Tab" has been updated. We will work towards trying to keep Rattler Booster activities and athletic information on it for you.

The Rattler Booster Office

Rattler Booster Romance Night II - Sunday, February 14, 2010

The Rattler Boosters held their second annual Romance Night on February 13, 2010 at the Cabot Lodge - North Monroe. The evening was indeed a romantic one for the couples that were present. The couples were able to enjoy a Happy Hour provided by the Cabot Lodge.

Most of the couples enjoyed having adult beverages and the opporutnity to spend some quiet time with their "special-special". With the back drop of some soft, old school tunes being belted out by R&B artists from the past, there was a lot of whispering, touching and soft smiles. With lights turned down low, dinner was prepared and served by Heavenly Catering. Sunny Days bakery prepared miniature cakes for each couple as a special dessert.

After everyone finished their dinners, the men were led to a special room. When they returned to their table, each man made a special presentation to his significant other. In front of everyone, they individually presented a personallized individual Valentine Card as they carried roses to the woman who had captured their heart.

Behind them came a member of the Rattler Booster Hospitatlity Commitee who carried a box with their special desert, champagne and flutes.

The last couple to recieve their information was a couple from Thomasville, Georgia who had already informed the Rattler Booster Office that there was a wedding proposal coming. Before he walked to his intended, there was a request - that was honored -to turn the music down.

He then asked for everyone's attention. To make a long story short - he sang a specially written song to his intended and then dropped to his knee and asked her to marry him.

She said - yes - and received a round of applause from everyone there.

There was a toast given by one of the couples there.

It was indeed a special moment.

The lights were dimmed by request and slow romantic ballads were the sounds of choice by the romantic couples who slow dance the night away.

Marching"100" Scholarship Fundraiser - Friday, January 29, 2010

The “100” Kicks-Off XLIVI in Miami

Marching “100” Scholarship Fundraiser

The Marching “100” will be making their fifth appearance in the Super Bowl. This year the game is in Miami, Florida and we are going to use this as a marketing opportunity for the “100”. The theme will be the “100” in Miami on February 7.

We areadvertising and promoting a limited-edition framed collage poster commemorating the appearance of the "100" in the greatest football game of the year. There will be 1,000 copies of the framed limited-edition poster that will feature a collage of pictures from the "100’s" appearance in Miami. The Florida A&M University Marching “100” appeared in Super Bowl III in 1969, Super Bowl XVII in 1983, Super Bowl XXXIX in 2005, Super Bowl XLI in 2007 and now appearing in Super Bowl XLIV on February 7.

The limited-edition framed collage poster will sell for $100 plus shipping and handling on orders made and paid for prior to February 5. Orders received after that date will be $125 plus shipping and handling. There is also a $25 (plus shipping and handling) pictures-only version available. All proceeds from this effort will go towards the Florida A&M University Marching “100” Scholarship Fund.

This official limited-edition framed poster will have a special image of Florida A&M University’s tenth President, Dr. James H. Ammons and Dr. Julian E. White, with signatures from both. Look for your Marching “100” Commemorative Poster to be available for mailing to you on February 21.

Please contact the Rattler Booster office at (850) 224–6093 to order your poster.

If you wish to make a donation to the Marching "100" please call the office and make a contribution or send your check or money order to:

the Rattler Boosters

P.O. Box 5865

Tallhassee, Florida 32314

The check should be made out to the Marching 100

Andre Dawson Elected into Baseball's Hall of Fame - Wednesday, January 06, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y. (Jan. 6) - Former FAMU and pro baseball star outfielder Andre Dawson has been selected to the 2010 Major League Baseball Hall of Fame Class announced today.

The Miami, Florida native was a standout player at FAMU under legendary baseball coach Costa "Pop" Kittles from 1973 to 1975.

Rattler Field, at the time Dawson was playing at FAMU, was located at the current site of the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center. Dawson, who was known for slugging home runs all the way across Wahnish Way to the Gaither Athletic Center, led the Rattlers in home runs, hits, doubles and runs batted in as a sophomore and junior (1974, 1975).

Dawson, who was drafted by the Montreal Expos following his junior year at FAMU in 1975, spent 11 of his 21 major league seasons with the Expos (now the Washington Nationals), winning National League Rookie of the Year honors in 1977.

He also played professionally with the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox and the Florida Marlins, where he now serves as Special Assistant to Marlins' president David P. Samson.

Dawson left Montreal, signing as a free agent with the Chicago Cubs, during the "Collusion Era," when major league owners were found guilty of attempting to pay less than fair market value to prime free agents.

He signed a blank contract with the Cubs in 1987, then went on to win the National League MVP Award after crushing 49 home runs and driving in 137 runs. He was also selected to the 1987 National League All-Star team and started the mid-season classic.

Dawson finished his major league career with 438 homers (36th All-Time), with 1,591 RBIs and 314 stolen bases.

He is currently one of only three players in major league history to hit 400 home runs and steal 300 bases, joining Willie Mays and Barry Bonds.

During his illustrious career, Dawson made eight (8) with All-Star Game appearances (1981, 1982, 1983, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991), won eight (8) Gold Glove Awards, for outstanding defensive play in the field, along with four (4) Silver Slugger Awards (1981, 1982, 1983, 1987), for outstanding performances at the plate.

Dawson was inducted into the FAMU Sports Hall of Fame in 1981 and was honored with induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 2004.

In January 1994, Dawson was the recipient of The Hutch Award, a Major League Baseball award given to an active player who best exemplifies the fighting spirit and competitive desire to win. The award was created in 1965 in honor of Fred Hutchinson, the former major league baseball pitcher and manager, who died of cancer in November 1964 at the age of 45.

Dawson has his own Website: www.AndreDawson8.com

Lady Rattlers Knock Off Another - Beat UF - Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Coupled with an overtime 73-68 win over the University of South Florida, the Lady Rattlers continue to play the role of spoilers with a 72-71 win over the Lady Gators in Gainesville, Florida last night.

I told Coach Gibson if she keeps winning games like this, they won't want to play FAMU. We both laughed because I told her previously - that Coach Gaither informed me one time when we were having difficulty getting a schedule, " Mickey, they shouldn't want to play you anyway. They only run to play you when they think they can beat you."

Wise words from the legendary Coach Gaither.

Below is the article from the Gainesville Sun so that you can read about the game from a different perspective.

www.gainesville.com/article/20091201/ARTICLES/912019853/1136/SPORTS

Sponsorship with Checkers - Friday, August 14, 2009

We have always wanted to be able to increase the value of being a Rattler Booster. We have issued membership cards to each of our members and have begun to successfully find business entities that have allowed us to pass benefits onto you.

This year we have been able to secure added benefits to your membership cards from two places. Residence Inn offered exclusive rates to the Rattler Boosters for their visits to Tallahassee.

The newest Rattler Booster and Rattler Booster sponsor is the locally owned and operated - Checkers. In addition to being the title sponsor for our Annual Fall Kick-Off they have invested addtional marketing dollars with the Rattler Boosters.

Checkers will offer discount purchases to ALL Rattler Booster membership card holders starting on Monday, August 17th. All Rattler Booster membership card holders will receive 20% off on all purchases of a medium or large combo. This discount offer is available at all five of the Checkers located in the Tallahassee area.

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