Buffalo Jill of The Week Jessica

This week, we take a look at our first member of the Ambassador squad with rookie Jessica. A native of Dansville, NY, she seems to have the biggest personal cheering squad of all the rookies with all the support she's gotten from family, friends, and even people she doesn't know in the small town she's from. But even with all the support she's gotten, she's been working hard in her role as an ambassador and even took this semester off from college so that she could handle the demands of her rookie season. With a intended career field in communications and media arts, she could be looking at a career in radio or television...and considering her talkative nature, I have to think she'll be on the microphone no matter which way she goes in her career. Jessica's secondary photo comes from the Friday evening Draft party that the Buffalo Bills held at the Fieldhouse this past April. Shown posing for the camera are Jessica, Sara J, and Danielle, three of the lovely rookies joining the Jills this year.

You can read more about Jessica at http://buffalojills.net/article.asp?id=1961185 Also, check out an article her hometown newspaper did about her a couple months ago at http://www.dansvilleonline.com/news/x90332044/From-Dansville-Mustang-to-Buffalo-Jill

Jills update

Just wanted to pass on the word that the 97Rock Away Game parties at the Aud are no more. Unfortunately, the Bills' record scared the Aud off from holding the parties. However, everyone knows how devoted Bills fans are to their team, especially with the impressive offensive output shown against a tough Ravens "D" and 97Rock is hoping to find another host for their Away game parties that come complete with lots of giveaways as well as appearances by a pair of Buffalo Jills cheerleaders. Any sports bar in the Buffalo area that has lots of TVs tuned into the Bills game every Sunday should get into touch with DJ Jickster at 97Rock if they're interested in making their bar THE bar to be at when the Bills are on the road. The Contact link can be found at http://www.97rock.com/contactus.asp

Also, if you don't own or manage a sports bar in Buffalo and don't want to go out to one to watch the game, the Jills and Tops have been awarding a tailgate party every week this season. For road games, a pair of Buffalo Jills will deliver a tailgate party with lots of food from Tops and even hang out to watch part of the game with you. For home games, the winner doesn't get home delivery from the Jills, but they do still get the prize package and will just have to swing by Citadel Studios to collect it. Go to http://buffalojills.net/Article.asp?id=1933027 to sign up or test TOPS to 68683 to register

Vincenza at Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest is a big 2 1/2 week celebration in Germany that's been happening for 200 years there, since 1810. The celebration has spurred on similar celebrations all over the world where various communities hold their own Oktoberfest festivals. This year, it was time for Niagara Falls, NY to start up a small festival. Included were German foods and beer as well as various vendors, a kid's zone, and authentic German music performed by many Western NYers of German/Austrian/Swiss heritage. They also brought in the Buffalo Jills to meet and greet the patrons as well as sign autographs and pose for pictures. In this time of year, the weather has been going through a large amount of changes and unfortunately, some of the girls who had signed up for this appearance took ill, leaving 4th year ambassador Vincenza to handle things on her own, with me there watching out for her as well as helping out with photos. Anyone who has gotten to know Vincenza at all already knows what an intelligent and personable young lady she is. She mingled with patrons as well as the vendors while signing autographs and taking a few photos for fans. Check out the photos at http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a375/buffalojills2005/2010/Oktoberfest/

Coming up next, the Jills will be putting on a special performance at halftime of the Toronto game on November 7th. The Rock group Hinder is playing a 2-song set and the Jills will be performing along with the music...along with several other dancers including the Bandettes, members of the Buffalo Jills alumni, and members of the Buffalo Jills Ambassador Squad!

Buffalo Jill of The Week Kristen

This week, we take a look at a 2nd year vet who went through a big change from her rookie season to this season. Kristen spent last year on the Ambassador Squad and was one of two girls, along with Nicole, to switch over to the dance squad and is spending her gamedays on Omarlla's line between Omarlla and Jackie. The first part of the word cheerleader is cheer, which says that the girls who fill the role of cheerleader need to have some positivity and optimistic attitudes. Kristen, as anyone who's met her knows, has more than "some" positivity and it's definitely not fake. In the year and a half I've known her, I've yet to see her without a smile and certainly hope she keeps that streak going for many years to come. She hopes to pass on that positive attitude to her students with the goal of becoming an elementary school teacher one day. Kristen's secondary photo is from the Jills Golf Tournament held in Williamsville this past August and features the 3 Musketeers. Kristen, Alyssa, and Nicole have been best of friends and virtually inseparable since their freshman year of college. I say virtually since Alyssa decided to remain on the ambassador squad this season. Next season however, who knows? Personally I just hope they all return for their 3rd seasons as they graduate next spring.

At the 1st rd of cuts, vets can choose their tryout numbers not only so that they can go in a certain order, but so they can tryout with a certain squadmate. Kristen and Nicole chose each other to dance with as they were both making the switch to dance and they've been friends for many years now, long before the Jills. Check out their video here.
You can read more about Kristen at http://buffalojills.net/article.asp?id=1961201

Some dates to circle for Jills and Bandettes appearances

First up is this weekend when we have 2 Jills appearances to remind you about.
Niagara Falls, NY is hosting its 1st Annual Oktoberfest with festivities going from noon to 11pm on Saturday featuring authentic German entertainment, food, and beer. Also included is a Kid's Zone opened from 12-6pm and a Buffalo Jills Meet and Greet.
On Sunday, the only place to be to watch the Bills game is the Aud Sports Bar in Depew. 97Rock's Jickster will have lots of giveaways during the game and the Aud will have drink specials, 50-cent wings, and a halftime buffet. But the biggest reason to be there, outside of watching the Bills game with a bar full with other Bills fans, is the Buffalo Jills. There is a pair of them there every game and they do have their incredibly hot calendars with them.
Also featuring the Jills is their Open Practice on November 16th. It takes place from 6:30-8:30 that evening and costs $5 for participants and $3 for spectators. It's a fantastic opportunity to learn from the pros. Last year's event was a huge success and all the girls learning from the Jills had a great time. See what happened last year at http://buffaloprocheer.blogspot.com/2009/09/photos-and-videos-from-jills-open.html and get all the info on this year's event at http://buffalojills.net/Article.asp?id=1971677&spid=34534

With the Bandettes, we have two big events coming up in the next month and a half.

November 27th is the annual World's Largest Disco at the Buffalo Convention Center and in addition to everyone wearing platform shoes and an appearance by an as-yet-to-named celebrity from the 70s. It's also a great chance to meet many of the 2011 Buffalo Bandettes and see them perform. Unfortunately, only the girls that are at least 21 can go but they are working on something to help make up for that. The event is sold out but you may be able to find tickets available before the event.

On December 5th, before you head to the Aud to watch the Bills and Vikings square off, stop by HSBC Arena as the Buffalo Bandits are hosting their annual Open Practice from 10-2pm. The event gives fans the chance to see the team in a practice setting while selecting seats for season tickets if they don't have them already...or want to change seats. They also get to see the 2011 Buffalo Bandettes perform as a full squad together for the first time!