Cheer For The Troops

November 18th, 2009 - 2:01pm by teresa_shearOther posts by teresa_shear

Greetings Bronco Fans! The holidays are upon us which means it is time for the Denver Bronco Cheerleaders 4th Annual “Cheer for the Troops” Charity. I’m sure you are asking yourself “What is Cheer for the Troops?” and “Why haven’t I heard of it before?” To answer your questions, “Cheer for the Troops” began three years ago, and was inspired by my husband, Josh’s, 15-month deployment to Iraq in 2006.

But I am getting ahead of myself. First off, who am I? Hi everyone. My name is Jenn Woodworth. I am a former Denver Bronco Cheerleader (2006-2009), and am currently heading up “Cheer for the Troops”. I am working side-by-side with my best friend, and one of your current Denver Bronco Cheerleaders, Brianne Bateman.

Now back to your questions. “Cheer for the Troops” is a charity that as cheerleaders we have founded and participated in to bring “cheer” to our military men and women deployed for the holidays. We collect goodies, letters, and Broncos gear to make fun holiday gift packages. It is just our way of saying thank you to all of the men and women who sacrifice their lives to protect us here at home.

As the wife of a soldier, I know first hand how difficult it is to be away from your loved one, especially around the holidays. I would just like to take a moment to personally say thank you to all of our military and to their families. We are so grateful for you and your service.

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Calendar Release Party for a Cause

July 20th, 2009 - 10:03am by Chris GentilvisoOther posts by Chris Gentilviso

Hello Everyone,

Thank you for following us on our calendar journey over the last week in Steamboat. The release date for the new calendar is coming up and I wanted to make sure that I got all of the information out to Broncos Country! This year the 2010 Denver Broncos Cheerleader Calendar Release Party is very special to us. We are teaming up with the Denver Active 20-30 Children’s Foundation for Keeping Kid’s on Track–This inaugural race supports the critical needs of local at-risk youth. All proceeds will benefit the Denver Broncos Youth Center at the Denver Rescue Mission and Project PAVE (Promoting Alternatives to Violence through Education).

Everything you need to know, after the jump:

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Calendar Shoot Comes to a Close

July 13th, 2009 - 4:08pm by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

Day 5

Hi everyone -

Today we were invited to spend the entire day at Jamie Temple’s property in Steamboat Springs. This house has everything from a 2,000 square foot guest house to terraced ponds, and infinite pools. This is such an exquisite property that we decided to do six of our shots here for the day. Tara Battiato’s picture was taken in the infinite pool with the Aspens in the background. The reflection of the sunrise created a luminous effect that will result in a beautiful photograph.

Mary Johnston’s shot was next. Mary’s shot looked like something out of a movie. The day started to warm up, the clouds burned away, and the steam from the pool rose to create a very exotic look. Amanda Lofland was last year’s cover girl. This year, her photograph was on a very contemporary s-shaped chair. Amanda is a veteran and very comfortable with modeling — we have a lot of great shots to choose from with her! After Amanda’s photograph was taken we had the afternoon to take advantage of the scenery and the pool.  We took a little lunch break and soaked up some sun.   

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More from Steamboat Springs

July 9th, 2009 - 11:17am by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

Editor’s note: Check back daily for updates and photos from the calendar shoot.

Day 3 Evening
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Tonight we made the scenic drive to Steamboat Lake. It has been such a joy for all of us to work in Colorado this year; it is so beautiful up here in he summertime, we just needed to take the quick trip to Steamboat to catch some of it!

We decided to shoot two of our veterans this evening. We knew it was going to be a good day. The sunshine was bright, the boats were ready to go and our staff was on their best game. I must say that we really are equipped with the best people - we’ve been lucky enough to bring back a team that we’ve used for our past several calendars. We have Rob Hawthorne as our photographer this year; Sedrique Olison as our creative makeup artist, and Todd Putman as our hair stylist from Antoine du Chez.

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Calendar Shoot in Steamboat Springs

July 7th, 2009 - 2:50pm by Zach EisendrathOther posts by Zach Eisendrath

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Hi Everyone-

I am back as your resident blogger while the cheerleaders shoot their new calendar in Steamboat Springs this week. We have really been enjoying our time so far, and wanted to spend a little time catching you up—I hope you enjoy a taste of what is to come when the calendar is released this August.

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Free Agency Frenzy!

March 5th, 2009 - 1:42am by Romi BeanOther posts by Romi Bean

Hello Broncos Country! Oh my goodness, how exciting has free agency been?! There have been so many interesting trades, and I think Coach McDaniels and the Broncos organization have been doing an awesome job! McDaniels is really getting down to business and making this offseason count! Free Agency officially started on February 27, and from about the first minute, the Broncos started making big plays.

Let’s start off with a rundown of who we’ve acquired so far. I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes I lose track of all the new signings, because there is just so much news coming from every team! So let’s start from the beginning! Our first acquisition was Brian Dawkins from the Philadelphia Eagles, who signed a 2-year contract. Dawkins is a powerhouse safety and has been selected to the Pro Bowl seven times – this is just what our defense needs! The day after signing Dawkins, the Broncos added three more unrestricted free-agents to the roster: Correll Buckhalter, Jabar Gaffney, and Lonie Paxton. Buckhalter is a running back, who also comes from the Philadelphia Eagles. Gaffney is a wide receiver from the New England Patriots, and Paxton is a long snapper, also from the Patriots (so I’m guessing Coach knows a few secrets about these two!!)

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Back in Town and Ready for Football!

February 23rd, 2009 - 5:18pm by Romi BeanOther posts by Romi Bean

Hi everyone! Please excuse my tardiness in sending out a blog since Hawaii – I have been wonderfully busy since returning and am finally all caught up! Going on a vacation or a work trip is an incredible experience filled with many unforgettable memories and important lessons learned. These are the experiences that don’t come around everyday, and we are so lucky to experience them. But once we return home, it is always a challenge to catch up with everything we have missed, while simultaneously moving forward with everyone else! But catching up and then getting ahead of our work is always such a gratifying feeling!!!

It’s great to be back in Colorado, however, my week in Hawaii was truly extraordinary. I met some of the most gracious, kind-hearted children and teenagers who have left a lasting impact on me. As I mentioned in my previous blog, the Youth Clinic Cheerleaders and Players traveled to a different island of Hawaii each day, visiting several schools in the mornings, and hosting a cheerleading/football camps at the end of each school day. Since I have been back in Colorado, I have shared my experiences with friends, family, and some schoolmates as well. A common theme that has emerged as I’ve shared my experiences is a general unawareness of the economic situation in much of Hawaii. When we think of Hawaii, beautiful beaches, endless sunshine, and complete relaxation comes to mind – basically, the perfect vacation spot. In reality, this is only a tiny portion of Hawaii; much of the population struggles to make ends meet and is living with very low-incomes. We traveled to nearly all of the islands, and had the privilege of working with many of the underprivileged kids living there. And these kids are some of the most remarkable people I have come across. They are so grateful for the smallest gesture; a simple “good job” from a football player or cheerleader means the absolute world to them. They are so kind, giving, and excited to have you share a day with them.

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Aloha from Hawaii!

February 6th, 2009 - 6:48pm by Romi BeanOther posts by Romi Bean

Aloha from Hawaii! Before I talk about this week, I want to say thank you to all of you who read my blog and post comments. I always try to respond to your comment after you post them, but I have not had a chance to post responses to my last blog. Your comments are always so interesting, thought-provoking, and kind. This past week, I was truly touched by all of your remarks. Thank you for all of the wonderful compliments you give to the cheerleaders and the team. When I read your comments, it inspires me to work harder and be a better cheerleader and human being. So thank you all very much!!

Well — I have been in Hawaii since Monday, and it has been the most incredible experience!! Alex and I flew in on Monday together, and I have only seen her once since then! The Youth Clinic Cheerleaders are staying at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, and the Pro Bowl Cheerleaders are at the Sheraton Waikiki. I have spoken with Alex everyday on the phone, and it sounds like she and the other Pro Bowl Cheerleaders are busy every second of the day! They had an eight hour rehearsal on Tuesday, a four hour rehearsal on Wednesday, and a three hour rehearsal yesterday to prepare for Sunday’s game. On top of that, they are busy attending promotional events for the Pro Bowl and other appearances. Needless to say, they are as busy as they can possibly be! She is having an amazing experience and says the cheerleaders from the other teams are all marvelous. I cannot wait to watch her and the other cheerleaders on the sidelines this Sunday! Alex is going to represent us so well, so watch for her on TV!

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Stay Tuned After the Super Bowl…

January 28th, 2009 - 1:39am by Romi BeanOther posts by Romi Bean

Hi Everyone!! I can’t believe the next game of the season is the SUPER BOWL!! I’m sure that quite a few people aren’t surprised to see Pittsburgh make it to the Super Bowl, but I don’t think many predicted that the Arizona Cardinals would be their opponents! The match-up should make for a very interesting game; hopefully, it is action packed and a battle to the end! Though the Super Bowl is the next game on everyone’s mind, today I want to skip ahead one week to the 2009 Pro Bowl.

The Pro Bowl will be held on February 8, 2009, one week after the Super Bowl champions have been crowned. The Pro Bowl pits the paramount players of the AFC against the finest of the NFC.

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Surprises In Every Corner

January 12th, 2009 - 10:33pm by Romi BeanOther posts by Romi Bean

IT’S OFFICIAL BRONCOS COUNTRY – WE HAVE A NEW HEAD COACH! Josh McDaniels has been named the new head coach of the Denver Broncos. McDaniels joins Romeo Crennel and Eric Mangini who, prior to becoming a head coach, served under the tutelage of Bill Belichick. Belichick spent his early years learning under the auspices of another brilliant coach, Bill Parcells. I’d say that this is quite an impressive coaching tree to be a part of!

For some, it is still a very surreal feeling calling someone other than Mike Shanahan our head coach. But I think we are all going to proudly call Josh McDaniels our head coach from this point forward. A common concern heard on the news and throughout the community is the need for a strong defensive coach for the coming season. Well, even though McDaniels was the offensive coordinator for the Patriots, he assisted the defensive coaching staff for his first three seasons.

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