Hello  Boosters . . .  The 2013 regular season is here! As fans of baseball in general and the Angels in particular, it is a welcome sight to have the stadium lights on, smell the newly cut grass, and cheer for our team.

          To prepare for the Booster Club's upcoming season, we had the best attendance at a general meeting in recent memory (approximately 200), as we moved back into the Home Plate Club after its renovation.　Thank you to the Angels for accommodating us each month; it is very much appreciated.

          We had quick visits from three worthwhile organizations: Steel Morris of the O.C. Miracle League, Lois McKoon from PCAA, and Geri Hernandez from the Red Cross. And, we were pleased to welcome Neil Viserto, Angels Executive Director of Corporate Sponsorships. He gave us some insight into how　sponsorships are developed for　promotional items, displays, signs, and other advertising opportunities. 

These activities help pay our players and renovate the stadium as the team's　needs change. We appreciate the time Neil took to visit with us and answer questions. It was　very interesting.          

          Remember, the Blood Drive will be here before you know it. Please sign up to donate by calling the Red Cross or going to www.redcrossblood.org. You can choose the location and time for your donation. If you would like to volunteer to help at a donation site, contact Kim Edwards or one of the other members of the Special Events Committee. It is time to bring the trophy home to Anaheim and beat the Dodger Booster Club, so let's spread the word about the lives that are saved as well as maintaining Angels Booster Club　pride!

          Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted with the Angels 5k & Fun Run on 3/29 and 3/30/13.　We received some very kind words from Dennis Kuhl and others about our support of the Angels Baseball Foundation. Also, remember to bring toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.) to each meeting to help out the families of PCAA, and donate your extra change to the "blanket fund" at the Snack Table. It is wonderful how our members are willing to help whenever then can. If you won tickets to a game at the January, February or March meetings and haven't received them yet, please see me at the May meeting to pick them up. And don't forget to buy your raffle tickets for the game-used ball signed by pitchers Frieri, Downs, Richards, Jepsen and Greinke. The ball commemorates　20 strikeouts in a 9 inning game - only the 4th time this has occurred in the history of baseball. You can have some great autographs on one ball with significant history.　The raffle will be held at the June 6th meeting, so visit the Special Events table to buy tickets. I hope to see you at the next meeting or the ballpark!

Booster Chatter . . .The Angels Booster Club Newsletter is published monthly and mailed to all current members. Click the Newsletter at left to view recent Newsletter issues. 

Newsletter Deadline . . . If you'd like to submit an article for inclusion in the Booster Chatter monthly newsletter, email it to newsletter@angelsboosterclub.org. Photos too. Articles must be received by the Editor not later than 5 PM on the Friday following the Monday of the monthly general meeting. Articles may be edited for length or content, and submission does not guarantee inclusion. Photos