Oilers Corner: Plenty of ways to help as 1st pitch looms

  • By James Clark
  • Friday, May 2, 2014 12:02am
  • Sports

Thirty-seven days until first pitch!

We are hard at work getting the field ready for play on June 8. If you have some free time and would like to help out at the field, give us a call. We would love to have some help! We have plenty to do and can find something for all levels of experience.

Kathy Gensel is busy securing housing for the players this season. Players will arrive around June 5. This is a very rewarding experience. You will make lifelong friendships and your kids will think you are a hero! For more information on the housing program please contact Kathy Gensel via email at dlgensel@ptialaska.net or via phone at 262-9263 or 252-7504.

Interested in being a part of Oilers baseball? The Oilers are looking to fill some staff positions at the ballpark this year. If you are interested in any of the following positions, please contact the admin office at 283-7133 or gm@oilersbaseball.com. Some of the positions available this season are: Scorekeeper, Beer Garden, On-Field PA, and housekeeping. If you have always wanted to be a part of Oilers baseball or are just looking for a summer job, we may have what you are looking for. Our website, www.oilersbaseball.com, contains an employment application as well as contact information.

Please consider adding the Peninsula Oilers to your Community Rewards program at Fred Meyer. Simply link your rewards card to the Oilers at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards and use or nonprofit number 93400. This is an easy way to support Oilers baseball while you shop.

Follow us on Facebook at Peninsula Oilers Baseball Club for player news, raffles and other information. Please feel free to contact us here at the office with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.

See you at the ballpark!

Oilers Corner is submitted by James Clark, the general manager of the Alaska Baseball League team.

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