TeamDykeman Blog

Raliegh Networking Social Benefits Team Dykeman

teamdykeman — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:47:02 +0000

The Morning Show Chapter of BNI is hosting a networking social. Don Stacey, owner of DS Parada Color Solon and member of the Morning Show, has graciously offered to host our event. The event will be held on Thursday, October 27th from 6-8 pm at DS Parada. Our plan is to ask for $10/pp at the door to cover drinks and appetizers. Any profits will be going to support Team Dykeman–a foundation to honor and support our marine corps family (see below). The Morning Show wishes to invite other local BNI chapters so that we will have an opportunity to meet and network with other BNI members in our area. Please feel free to bring visitors as well!

TEAM DYKEMAN is an organization dedicated to not forgetting a Fallen Marine. Captain Philip Dykeman, USMC, was killed in action June 28, 2008. He has 3 children, son 12 years old, and twin girls age 9, and his wife Ginger. We are dedicated to these kids, and that we are grateful for their Father’s ultimate sacrifice for our Freedoms! TEAM DYKEMAN has 19 people from all over the country running in The Marine Corp marathon is October 30th 2011, in Washington DC. Half of the Team is from Raleigh . Our goal is to raise money for a scholarship in Captain Philip Dykeman name!

Please reach out to Andrew Bateman, Director of Team Dykeman. andrew.bateman@palnc.com

Marathon Training to Begin!

teamdykeman — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:49:24 +0000

Team Dykeman Runners,

This Saturday June 25^th is the official start date to our Training! This is our third running season. Thank you to all. Our goal is the Marine Corp Marathon October 30^th. It seems so far away, but it will be here before we know it. The training runs are the most fun. I can’t believe it has been 3 years since Captain Philip Dykeman was killed in Iraq. We have remembered him in each of our runs. Our Scholarship has been successful, and impacted the lives of the next generation. But our job is not over, we can never forget! Please invite anyone to come run with us.

Anyone that wants to run or walk with us. Please come out. We are going to meet at the IHOP on Six Forks Road Raleigh, this Saturday June 25^th at 7am. We will have a 3-4 run and a 6 mile run. Always feel free to call me!

We have members from Italy, to California, Idaho to Florida, New York to North Carolina. Run this weekend! Please Remember! and be Thankful!

I am not a Marine, but I run for one!

Always Faithful,

Andrew Bateman

Putt-Putt Golf Charity Fundraiser Planned in Raleigh

teamdykeman — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:18:34 +0000

On May 20, 2011, Archer Investment Management and Powell, Angeli & Langford Insurance are sponsoring the 2nd Annual Charity Putt-Putt Fundraiser. Last year the event drew over 100 people, for this fun family evening, and over $3000 was donated to charities in the Raleigh, NC area.

This year’s fundraiser will benefit TEAM DYKEMAN, a scholarship fund in honor of a fallen Marine; Tour de Cure, the American Diabetes Association’s cyclist ride; NC Beginnings, supports the parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing; and the Michael J. Gressman Brain Tumor Fund.

By participating in our event, you are not only contributing to community outreach, but you are also representing your company as a fellow pillar amongst Raleigh’s philanthropists.

There are several options for participation in this event:
$100 Tournament Sponsorship – includes name recognition on the banner, a sign at a hole on the course, and participation for four people.

$250 Platinum Sponsorship – includes recognition in the press releases, website, and event banner, hole signage, and participation for eight people.

In addition to sponsorship, players are needed! Our Charity Putt Putt Fundraiser is a great way to combine business, philanthropy, and family fun! Individual tickets are $20, and foursome tickets are $60. This includes putt putt, drinks, and dinner. Support your sponsorship by bringing your family and friends to be a part of a great day!

To take advantage of such an opportunity, please contact Archer Investment Management by April 11th at (919) 758-8911 or AIMRSVP@gmail.com. Thank you for your consideration, and we look forward to seeing you there!

Team Dykeman at the Myrtle Beach 1/2 Marathon

teamdykeman — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:50:29 +0000

Andrew Bateman
Hello Runners,

Julie, Rusty Sneeden, Angel Mercer, and Damon Yudichek all ran the Myrtle Beach !/2 Marathon on Saturday. We represented Team Dykeman very well. Damon was the first to cross the finish well under 2 hours. Way to go stud! Then myself, Julie and Rusty. Julie did awesome, she will be able to post even better times at the next race. I better watch out. My very special friend Angel Mercer wanted to run with us, she works out all the time but runs very little. Well, SHE DID IT. She completed the Half. This was her first. Awesome!

We had a small after party, where we ate Oysters and had Bloody Mary’s to Celebrate!

This Wednesday is the sign up day for the Marine Corp Marathon. I would recommend signing up on the first day. The race will fill up pretty quick. Please spread the word about Team Dykeman Runners. Recruit runners to join us.

Please don’t forget to Friend Team Dykeman on Facebook.

Send emails to the group on Wednesday day to let everyone know that you are signed up.

I am not a Marine, But i run for one!

Always Faithful!

Cousin Andrew Bateman

Paul and Jackie Handly to Host Festivities MCM Weekend

teamdykeman — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:37:42 +0000

I’m in and psyched. I’m also arranging and hosting Team Dykeman festivities for MCM weekend.

First. We have a Team Dykeman room block at the key bridge Marriot for Fri,Sat, and Sunday. If you don’t know this hotel is right on the course in Rosslyn so runners and spectators will enjoy the convenience. Rooms are 159 per night. I’ll send the reservation link when I get it from the hotel.

I’m working the details of a pasta / high carb dinner the night before the race. Marriot wants to charge us 25+ per head to have it in the hotel. I’m sure the food will be good but the price is steep. Let me know if you know of corporate sponsors that want to sponsor the meal or other cool team Dykeman chachkies(sp?) And events.

Finally, for those that can make it after the race, we’re hosting a post race party just a few stops out the orange line from the race hotel.

That’s all for now.

Paul Handly

To the Runners and Athletic Supporters,

teamdykeman — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 12:30:09 +0000

Registration for the October 30, 2011 Marine Corp Marathon is February 23. Please register early, it will fill up quickly. Please respond to all, if you are going to run this year. This is going to be the biggest Team Dykeman event yet. We will have a block of rooms set aside in the next week. The dinner on Saturday before the race will be earlier in the afternoon this year.

Please spread the word to other runners that you know, ask them to run with us. Please spread the word to as many Marines as possible. Most of us are not Marines, but we run for them!

Please go to Team Dykeman on Facebook and “LIKE” us.

Special Thank you to the people that ran the City of Oaks Marathon with Team Dykeman this year. I really needed you this race, and you all came through for me.

Please take a moment and support Kevin Handly who qualified for Boston at last years MCM. Good Luck Kevin, and keep training in the snow!
Support WalkBoston by making a donation on-line at
http://www.firstgiving.com/kevinhandly

Always Faithful,
Cousin Andrew
Andrew Bateman

Marine Corp Marathon XXXVI

teamdykeman — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:52:14 +0000

From Kevin Handly

MCM XXXVI Registration opens Feb. 23, 2011. The race date is Oct. 30. Put both of these dates on your calendars NOW. Registration is expected to close very quickly this year, based on what happened in Boston.

Had the privilege of running a couple of loops around the Boston Common last night with Bill Rodgers, 4-time winner of both the Boston and the New York Marathons. He was giving a bunch of us charity runners some tips on running Boston. What a great guy!

If you want a good general guide to running that is good for your family as well as you to use, I recommend Rodgers’ A Complete Idiot’s Guide to Running. It’s in its 3rd edition, newly out in paperback. Lots of helpful tips and concepts without getting too technical, like so many of the running guides do.

It’s been mighty cold up here training at 5 a.m. in (literally) subzero temps. This Saturday’s long run will be 15 miles. So far no frost bite, no lung bite and no injuries. Extreme caution required, however.

Very pumped for the Annual Team Dykeman MCM event.

Hoo Rah!

Kevin

Salute to all Veterans

teamdykeman — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 14:27:22 +0000

Last week was Veterans Day; all of us at Team Dykeman want to stand and salute all who served so we might live and enjoy the freedoms of this great country. Every who knew Phil knew he loved his job, he loved serving country. Here’s a short tribute to all who serve and served!

Andrew Finishes his 4th Marathon

teamdykeman — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:53:10 +0000

My 4th marathon is in the books. It was the toughest yet. Thank you to all of the runners and supporters. Without you, I couldn’t have done it. Steve Nolan ran Ebenezer Church Road with me, Paul Groff ran all of Umstead Park. At the end of the race Rusty Sneeden and his family were there to support me.

All of the runners…for Team Dykeman did awesome. We were very noticeable. It seemed like everyone cheered us on. Around mile 23 or 24 at a water station this man is asking me if I knew Phil. It turns out he was Phil’s commanding officer from Camp LeJune. He is a Colonel, and he ran the Marine Corp Marathon last week. He walked with me for about 100 feet, talking about how great he thought Phil was. As I took off running again, he yelled “Phil is looking down at you today”. It was a great moment. Ginger or Meaghan, can you get me the name of the Colonel? He didn’t know about Team Dykeman. Because of the shirts , he does now.

Special Thanks to Matt Archer and Adam and Tess Martin. Matt and Tess hosted a Happy hour on Friday. Huge success and a lot of fun. Then Sunday after the race Adam and Tess came to the after party. Great people.

Thank you to David and Barbara and Chris Bateman for their support this weekend.

DJ Gino spun tunes at the after party. We asked him to turn it down, and he would turn it up louder. He made it a lot of fun.

Good Luck to Mike and Holly Redwine, they are moving to Italy. Now we all have a place to stay.

Thank you to all of you that support Team Dykeman. I am committed to running the Marine Corp Marathon October 30 2011. This will be our biggest marathon yet.

I am not a Marine, but I run for one!

Always Faithful,

Andrew Bateman

Rusty Sneeden says it best!

teamdykeman — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:53:23 +0000

Andrew ,

We wish you luck this weekend , our heart and soul will be with you all the way !! Congrats Kevin Handly and Steve Nolan as well .

Andrew , Captain Phil would be so proud of you !! I just want to raise my hand to you guys with a toast and say Thank You !! It is the small things in life that we do that leaves our legacy behind and it is things like this that bring the good out in People and also makes People be better and want to be better ! As you are running hard and feeling like you are not going to finish and you ask yourself why am I doing this , I want you to think about the other thoughts that you are putting in other peoples minds about the good that we all have in us . Even though some of us do not run you are filling our hearts with warmth , envy and respect !!! Keep up the good will and keep that smile on your face .

We support you 110% .

Know this Guys , what you do is not taken lightly and the Example you set is above and beyond what words can say !

Sincerely ,

Rusty Sneeden