TV51 Special Events

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Upcoming Special Events

Rock for the Heart
Fundraiser for Ryan Heller
Summerwood Amphitheater
July 18, 5:00-9:30pm

Boone County Fair
Boone County Fairgrounds
August 5-10, 2008

Sarah Kelly Concert/TLN Banquet
Sam’s Ristorante
Thursday, September 25, 6:00pm

Recent Special Events

First Annual Golf Outing
Friday, June 27, 2008
Atwood Golf Course
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Young at Heart Parade
Each year Loves Park holds a Young at Heart Parade. This year our wonderful friend and special volunteer, Michael “Pops” Seyller drove a special 1965 Plymouth Pace Car in the parade with his family to represent TV51. It was a great day for a parade! Thanks Pops!

Faith and Fellowship Night
Thursday, June 5th at Stephenson County Farm Bureau

Randy Swanson, Executive Vice President/CFO of Total Living International provided a stirring message on the affects of television today and how effective Total Living Network can be in a given community. Support is needed from the community to continue these efforts.	Holly Swanson, General Manager of TV51 greeted the audience and explained how TV51 is reaching the Freeport community.	Quynetta Sanders of Freeport and a TLN Inspiration Sensation finalist performed background music and then sang an inspirational song for the audience.	Faith and Fellowship night had a great turn out. Over 100 people attended this event.	Uplifting performance provided by the Assemblymen. Their solid gold sound was a hit with the audience. Not pictured is John Tallacksen, the soundman.

SIP (Safety in Print) Kids event
TV51 exhibited on May 2nd at Saturn of Rockford for a SIP (Safety in Print) Kids event. This program is an excellent way for parents to have a picture and fingerprints of their child in case of an emergency. TV51 provided a coloring contest and winners were selected on May 5th. All the participants were provided cookies and juice, free kick boxing lessons, giveaways provided by the Winnebago County Police Department on safety, along with face painting and balloons.

2007 EVENTS

Women in Ministry Christmas Lunch
Wednesday, December 19, 12-2pm
TV51, 6110 Broadcast Pkwy, L.P.

TV51's Volunteer Appreciation Party
Thursday, December 6, 5-7pm
TV51, 6110 Broadcast Pkwy, L.P.

Light up the Parks Parade
Sunday, November 18, 4pm
Elm Ave., Loves Park
Machesney and Loves Park Chamber of Commerce invited businesses, churches, and schools to participate in a parade. TV51 was happy to be there and displayed an outdoor scene of a tree and reindeer. It was definitely chilly but the crowd found ways to stay warm!

Breakfast
November 8th was the date for a breakfast hosted by Lifescapes Community Services celebrating the many volunteers that help make Rockford a great place to serve. Tom Gilkey of Rockford was nominated by the TV51 staff as being a great volunteer for TV51. Tom is pictured here with TV51’s Manager Assistant, Barb Seaworth at the breakfast held at Giovanni’s Restaurant. If you want to be a part of volunteering for TV51, please call our office at 815-877-5151.

TV51 Annual Banquet

Senior Expo
Sportscore, Loves Park
September 20-21, 2007

Boone County Fair
August 7-12, 2007
Boone County Fairgrounds

On the Waterfront
“The Family Station”
September 31-August 2, 2007
Elm & Main Sts., Rockford

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Pastor’s & Ministry Leader’s Appreciation Luncheon 2007
Over 50 pastors and ministry leaders attended TV51’s 7th annual luncheon at Midway Village & Museum Center. A wide spread of delicious food was provided by Brian Brown at Atlanta Bread Company. Music provided by Ryan Rydell, local singer and song writer. Guests heard information about getting involved in Christian television and reaching the 50+ ministries.

Young at Heart Parade

When: Saturday, May 26, 2007 starting at 9:00am.
Where: Starting at Woodward Governor, moving north on North Second St.
Cost: Free

Freeport Dinner & Silent Auction
80 people attended TV51’s Second Annual Freeport Gathering. Music was performed by Joe Steil, Quynnetta Sanders, Debbie Leininger and Pastor Steve Gearing. A wide variety of delightful food was provided by Rick and Deb Leininger, Cole’s Confectionary and Gospel Outreach of Freeport. Shirley Rose gave an inspirational message.

Meet the audition winners

TV51’s Business Breakfast—Why Advertise?
Who’s Invited: All business owners, directors of non-profits, and sales & marketing managers
When: Wednesday, April 11 from 7:30am-9:00am
Where: Benson Stone Company, 1100 11th St., Rockford.
Cost: Free
RSVP: 815-877-5151

Special guest, Rebecca Kopf, President of PR Etc., will discuss how TV can help businesses in generating new business and financial support, how to reach one’s audience with less frequency, how to counter balance or rise above what competitors are doing, how to brand a name/image, and how to develop a successful image and communicate with customers. Jerry Rose, President of TLN, will share the importance of supporting Christian television while making advertising choices. TV51 General Manager, Holly Swanson, will discuss how to share one’s message successfully both visually and orally, and how to get involved in TV51 sponsorships, interviews on “All Around Rockford,” advertising and underwriting, as well as how to support the many charities in the Rockford area with airtime on TV51.

Rock'n Rockford Auditions
Calling All Aspiring Actors!
TV51 Holding Auditions for Guest Host of Rock'n Rockford (TV51's Christian music video program on Saturdays at 11 am)
Wednesday, January 17th & Thursday, January 18th - Beginning at 5 pm at TV51's studio
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Faith Day
TV51 to sponsor “Faith Day” at the Ice Hogs Hockey Game. Sunday, March 18, 3:05pm.
Special Christian entertainment during the game. Discount tickets available for church groups. Call Matt Stucky at 815-986-6465