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Welcome to the Official 20th Anniversary Reunion Website for
the 1987 Cal Bowl and MAC Championship Team


20th Anniversary Reunion for the 1987 Cal Bowl and MAC Championship Team

A Message from Athletic Director Derrick Gragg and Head Coach Jeff Genyk

Welcome to the official website for the Cal Bowl Reunion.  We are looking ahead with great excitement to celebrating the 20th Anniversary Reunion for the 1987 Cal Bowl and MAC Championship Team.  We are working hard to put together a great weekend of activity to honor the fantastic accomplishments of the 1987 Team for you and your families to enjoy.  Below you will find a schedule of events, hotel information, and a list of those who have informally RSVP’d so far. 

The formal invitation for the weekend will be mailing soon and will also be posted to this website.  For additional information, contact Director of Development for Athletics Craig Fink (734-487-8236 or
cfink@emich.edu) or Athletic Development Assistant Jessica Nietrzeba (734-487-1866 or jnietrze@emich.edu).  We look forward to seeing you in September! 
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Click Here to View the Invitation (PDF).

Friday, September 7 (For those arriving early)
Noon - Football Luncheon (Convocation Center - $10, paid at event)
5:30 p.m. - Casual reception for alumni, family, and friends of the Cal Bowl team featuring a family friendly meal and members of the EMU Football Coaching Staff
(Club House, Eagle Crest Golf Club, 2nd Floor)
 
Saturday, September 8 (Main day of events)
10:30 a.m. - Check in/ticket pick-up at special Cal Bowl Reunion tent
(Main Entrance to Stadium, next to Alumni Association tent)
10:30 a.m. to Noon - Join in the exciting Pre-Game festivities at the Alumni Association Tent
and Athletic Department’s Eagle’s Landing Area
(Main Entrance to Stadium/Baseball Stadium Parking Area)
Noon - EMU vs. Ball State with halftime ceremony honoring the Cal Bowl Team
(Up to 4 comp tickets will be provided)
3 p.m. - Post-game reception and dinner for alumni, family and friends of the Cal Bowl Team
(Convocation Center - No Charge/Cash bar)

REUNION COMMITTEE
Thanks to Coach Jim Harkema (ejhark@comcast.net), Ron Adams (adamsr10@hotmail.com), Matt Swank (matt.swank1@bsci.com), Eric Towe (etowe1221@wowway.com), and
Craig Petersmark (
craig@citistaff.com) for being part of the Reunion Committee. Anyone else interested in helping out, please contact Director of Development for Athletics Craig Fink (734.487.8236 or cfink@emich.edu) or any committee member.

HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms at the rate of $50.99 has been placed on hold at the Red Roof Inn (45501 N. Expy Service Drive) in Belleville, just 12 miles from campus.  To book a room, call 734-697-2244 and mention EMU and confirmation number 1830303148.

RSVP’s TO DATE
Below is a list of Cal Bowl team members and coaches that are planning to return for the reunion.  To add your name to the list below, simply e-mail Athletic Development Assistant Jessica Nietrzeba at:  jnietrze@emich.edu and let her know you are coming.
 
Ron Adams
Doug Babcock (Coach)
Ron Banaitis
Werner Blakely
Steve Brockelbank
Lou Cafazzo
Jim Colosimo
Jeff Croonen
Mike Depuit
Tom Depuit (Coach)
Russell Donelson
Rob Drabicki
Ken Dubay (Equipment MGR)
Robert Fogarty
Jim Haefner
Jim Harkema (Coach)
Darrell Harle
Mike Haynes
Tim Henneghan
Jerry Hubbard (Equipment MGR)
Jim Johnson
Scott Jurek
Matthew Klassa
William Kupp
Steve Mandreger
Dave Marshall
Freddie McClendon
Mark McHugh
Mark Monahan (Equipment MGR)
Dean Nessen
Chris Nynehuis
Craig Ostrander
Dave Ostrander
Steven Palmateer
Chris Parenti
Charles Payne
Craig Petersmark
Mike Row
Phil Solatka
John Stoitsiadis
Matt Swank
Eric Towe
Branco Vincic
Jason Wolf
Scott Wyka
Mark Ziegler

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