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Training Camp 2010

Thanks AmericInn, Mankato, for welcoming VQueen.com this past year during Training Camp.  It was hot and there was no Favre in sight, but it was again a great experience.  Viking fans have got to be some of the best in the NFL………approachable, energetic, and fired-up for the season.  See you in Dallas.


2010 Vikings Tailgate

Believe it or not it’s that time of the year again.  Tailgate Time!!  Join us at every home Vikings game in Purple Tailgate Lot 1.  Whether it is the food, beverages, or getting fired-up for the game, VQueen.com bleeds Purple!

Purple Pride.Org Guys

Purple Pride.Org Guys

Tailgate Posse

Tailgate Posse

Second Annual Purple Lipstick on a Pigskin Luncheon 11.14.09

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Thanks to all who supported our Second Annual Purple Lipstick on a Pigskin Luncheon hosted by Dru Ann Childress.  The event proceeds benefited the:

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Ladies enjoyed shopping, giveaways, door prizes and dining with the women behind the Minnesota Vikings Players & Coaches.

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Dru Ann Childress & Deanna Favre

 

Special Thanks to the Following Supporters:

*Beijo Bags *Diane’s Delectable Caramels

*Major’s Sports Cafe  *Oie Jewelry   *VQueen.com

*Hot Ice Jewelry *The Dancing Paintbrush

*Patina Stores  *The Day Spa

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*The Minnesota Vikings who donated an Autographed Adrian Peterson Jersey that raised $350 at the  “Live” Auctio

VQueen.com Presents Ladies Day at Boomtown 8.10.09

It was a day to celebrate the Female Football Fan in Minnesota! Thanks to all of you that attended this fun filled day over Training Camp. Fans enjoyed free massages and Purple hair/nail design. The Viking Cheerleaders stopped by to take pictures with the fans and enjoy the days festivities.There was shopping, giveaways, and one lucky fan won a Jared Allen signed miniature football.  Proceeds from the event benefited the YWCA scholarship programs.

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VQueen.com would like to thank the following supporters: AmericInn Hotel & Conference Center, Boomtown, Beijo Bags, Cosmetology Training

 

 

Center, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Rasmussen College, The Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings Host Special Olympic Athletes 5.20.09

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The Coachs' Pep Talk

Lotsa Autographs!

Queen.com was honored to chaperone a Special Olympian when the Vikings hosted 50 Special Olympics Minnesota athletes from across the state. The athletes joined Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson and many of his teammates for a fun Punt, Pass and Kick Clinic at Winter Park. Peterson has been a supporter of SOM since his rookie season of 2007. Plus, it was a great day for collecting autographs and talking with their favorite Vikings players. Coach Childress addressed the Special Olympians before they took the field to get them all “pumped-up”! Since 1973, Special Olympics Minnesota has been enhancing the human potential and quality of life for children and adults with intellectual disabilities by offering year-round sports training and competition.

VQueen.com salutes these special athletes and admires their “Because I Can” attitude!!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure MOA 5.10.09

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Thanks to all who supported Team VQueen/Because I Can and the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure®.  Again, it was a big success with over 50,000 registered participants. By supporting the race it helps to make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans. So far this year, SGK has raised nearly $2.7 million in the fight against breast cancer.

Thanks again and remember next year’s Race is set for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, 2010, at Mall of America.

Pigskin Passion For Fashion Show 5.03.09

The Viking & Gopher Coaches wives teamed up for this exciting event! Dru Childress & Cathy Brewster along with their staff, modeled apparel from various local businesses.

The day also included great shopping, a fabulous luncheon, raffle and surprise giveaways. One of the biggest surprises was the “live” auction hosted by Coach Childress & Coach Brewster. VQueen.com debuted our new 09′ arrivals and we were honored to be a part of the event with proceeds benefiting the Local MS Society & Hennepin County Newborns. Thanks to all of you who supported this event!

Coach Childress Poses With The Fans

Coach Childress Poses With The Fans

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Election Day Luncheon, 11.4.08

Presented by VQueen.com the Purple Lipstick on a Pigskin Luncheon was held this past Election Day with proceeds to benefit The Hope Chest For Breast Cancer Foundation. Hosted by Dru Ann Childress, it was a room full of energy and enthusiasm. The all ladies luncheon featured Women of the Vikings Organization who mixed, mingled and lunched with the fans. Barbara Hensley, CEO/Founder of The Hope Chest For Breast Cancer, was the Guest Speaker. What a dynamic story she has to share and VQueen.com encourages all of you to visit the Hope Chest website to learn about their mission. You will then surely, want to visit their stores. Thanks to Ann Carroll, from Vikings Weekly, who shared some insight with the ladies and did a candid interview with Dru Ann Childress.  Dru Ann Childress Ann Carroll Thanks to the following contributors support: Major’s Sports Cafe, Beijo Bags, Hot Ice Jewelry, Soderberg’s Florists, The Day Spa Edina, The Minnesota Vikings, Chihuahua Chocolates, Epic Bodyworks, Mary Kay Cosmetics & Patina Stores

Tailgate With VQueen.com

VQueen.com tailgates at all of the Vikings home games in Purple Tailgate Lot 1.  It’s a chance to get all fired-up before the game, meet Passionate Purple Fans, toss around the football, and do some grillin’ of that awesome tailgate food.  Met a great group of Vikings fans, also very passionate about the Purple.  Check out their website at:  purplepride.org

Ladies Day Event AmericInn, Mankato, 7.26.08

Saturday, July 26th, was a day to celebrate the Minnesota Female Football Fan at Training Camp.  Presented by VQueen.com, the event was held at AmericInn, Mankato, and had lots to offer the female fan:  shopping, truffles, cosmetics, massages (which were a BIG hit), with proceeds to benefit The Hope Chest for Breast Cancer Foundation. Congratulations to Emily from St. Paul.  She was the winner of the Pat Williams signed Authentic NFL Football donated by the Minnesota Vikings. Further congratulations……….to Jodi from New Brighton who was drawn as the raffle winner of “Tailgate Treasures” a painting from DBA Studio.

Zygi With VQueen GalsA fun surprise at the event was Mr. Zygi Wilf, Owner of the Vikings, who after visiting with folks was able to enjoy a massage to de-stress!  Well deserved!  And “thanks” to Amanda & Lissa, a couple of the Vikings Cheerleaders, who made an impromptu visit out of their hectic Training Camp schedule to support the event!

The event was featured as the headline news on KEYC-TV, Mankato. Pressbox Studio 4.29.08

Interview with Brad Childress & Pat Williams

VQueen.com had the opportunity to visit the KFAN Pressbox Studio to watch PA & Dubay interview Brad Childress and Pat Williams. “Big Pat” is definitely that and is quite the funny man. He is fired-up for the season and gets after “T-Jack” every day! We had the pleasure of visiting with the coach who said that one thing he loves the most about coming to Minnesota is the passion that he feels from the fans. Oh, and by the way, “thanks” coach… … …he loved our VQueen Black Quilted Jacketand asked to order one for his wife for Mother’s Day. It was truly an honor to be up close and personal with Coach Childress and to get a feel for what he is like off the field. You’d be surprised!!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

5.13.08

Thank you to Team VQueen/Because I Can for making this past Mother’s Day a truly inspiring one. Our team was one of many that helped to make this year’s Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure a huge success. The event had over 50,000 registered participants and has raised nearly $2.7 million in the fight against breast cancer. Thanks to those of you who donated to our fundraising page where we were able to raise $495. Set your calendar for next year’s race on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10, 2009 at Mall of America. We hope you will join our team and show-off your Because I Can attitude in support of a great cause!

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Was held on Saturday, November 20th, at Town & Country Club in St. Paul

Proceeds from the luncheon benefited Special Olympics Minnesota


THANKS!

Dru Ann Childress who has been our wonderful hostess for the past three years in support of local non-profit organizations and VQueen.com.  Wishing you all the best!

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Ann Carroll:  Vikings Weekly Host

Guest Speaker:  Katie Timmer/Special Olympics Athlete

Our Sponsors:

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Our Participants:

Minnesota Vikings, FSN North, Beijo Bags, DBA Studios, Sister Secrets, PSA Charities, JSB Photography, Patina Stores, Scentsy, Town & Country Club, Le Cordon Bleu Culinary, The Nature of Beauty, St. Paul Orchestra, Schaaf Floral