SHOOT TO KILL Book in the Works

From Danyel of Shoot To Kill Photography

Many of you have seen or been part of the SHOOT TO KILL BATHROOM PHOTOS. Finally the middle stages of book planning is under way... I am using a creative project fundraising site to help accomplish some of the funding goals. For now I have linked it to my domain name.

www.​shoottokillphot​ography.​com
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The Kickstarter is basically a way to presell the book. The goal is reasonably reachable, so even pledges of $5 will make a difference. The kickstarter site is also a way to keep backers posted about progress.

Help Tequila at Our Next Bout!

From HelpTequila.com...

Tequila Mockingbird has been a roller girl since 2004 and is known for always hustling and pushing herself, being a role model for all skaters, and helping her team win 2 championships. On August 25, 2007, Tequila Mockingbird, a veteran Chicago roller derby player for The Fury, fell and seriously injured her spinal cord during a bout. That night her team huddled in the hospital and vowed to support her throughout her recovery. Since that day, Tequila has returned home and works daily in therapy to regain her strength and physical abilities. She has regained some movement in all of her limbs and due to sheer perseverance and hard work, she is using the walking machine and swimming with the assistance of her physical therapists. As she approaches the two year anniversary of her accident, she is positive about the direction of her recovery and thanks all who have helped her along the way. There is still work to be done and she still needs your help.

There are two ways you can help Tequila:

(1) In observance of the two year anniversary of her injury, donate $2.00 (or more) today by visiting the donation page on HelpTequila.com.

(2) Come to The Chicago Outfit's next bout on September 5 at the Windy City Fieldhouse. Partial proceeds from ticket sales will help aid Tequila in her recovery.




WHAT: WOMEN'S FLAT TRACK ROLLER DERBY!

WHO: The Chicago Outfit Syndicate takes on the visiting Demolition City Dynamite Dolls (Evansville, IN).

WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2009. Doors open at 7:00pm. Bout starts at 8:00pm.

WHERE: Windy City Fieldhouse @ 2367 West Logan Blvd. Chicago, IL 60647. See below for a map.

WHY: Partial proceeds benefit Tequila Mockingbird, a Chicago skater who suffered a severe spinal cord injury during a 2007 bout.

HOW: Tickets are $12 ahead of time and $15 at the door.

Buy tickets online or visit one of our friendly vendors: Quenchers Saloon, Armory Chicago, Milios Hair Studio, Novem, or Uprise Skate Shop.




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'The Latest Show Ever' Visits The Outfit

Thanks to Spencer M. Rohan

This Week's Fundraiser #2: Michael Jackson Tribute Party

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So I guess there was this singer (I think? maybe a guitar player?) named Michael Jackson. I heard people called him the "King of Pop," probably because of some kind of love he had for Royal Crown Cola. I don't know. He might have been a local artist, and I didn't grow up around here when I hear he was popular. Sorry.

My cousin's friend told me something about him a few weeks ago, and I'm pretty sure it had to do with him retiring(?). Apparently, some people on The Outfit heard of this guy (maybe family friends?), and they were saddened by his departure from music, so they wanted to put together some kind of tribute to him.

THIS FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, JOIN US FOR A DANCE PARTY OF MONUMENTAL PROPORTIONS AT HORSESHOE
4115 N Lincoln, just north of the intersection of Damen and Irving Park

RAFFLE PRIZES

DERBY GIRLS

DRINKS

and, of course
DANCING
made possible by Chicago's own Neverland, an MJ Cover Band

Come out and support both The Outfit and our departed King!

Neverland on MySpace
Horseshoe on MySpace

This Week's Fundraiser #1: Raising Dough at Pompei

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On Tuesday, August 11, if you order food from the Lakeview location of Pompei, a local Italian eatery, be sure to drop our names.

When you place your order, mention The Chicago Outfit to get 20% of your meal cost donated to us. We are 99% sure that 20% of your food does not get donated to us, so rest easy, friend.

Hey, are you gonna finish that?

Come Try Out on Tuesday, August 11!!

So, uh, you WANNA BE A DERBY GIRL?

Of course you do! Come try out for The Chicago Outfit!

Tuesday, August 11th, 6:00-8:00pm
Fleetwood Roller Rink
7231 W. Archer Ave. at Harlem, Summit, IL 60501.

Requirements:
-You must be 18 years of age or older.
-You must bring all your own protective gear. This includes knee pads, mouth guard, helmet, elbow pads, and wrist guards.
-Skates can be rented if you don't have your own
-No individual insurance required, but you MUST purchase USARS insurance at tryouts ($15 day pass or $55 covers you until December)


No skating experience is necessary, but it is, of course, welcome. Tryouts are based on the WFTDA minimum requirements, but don't let that intimidate you. We aren't looking for skill as much as we're looking for potential.

If you're planning on coming out of if you just have questions, join the tryouts list by sending an email to chicagooutfit_newrecruits-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.


A typical Chicago Outfit practice
(awkwardfamilyphotos.com)