Monday, January 27, 2014
No construction at ACS today or tomorrow, due to the very cold temps and wind. This will be the 3rd and 4th days missed, though many workers choose to work longer hours to make it up.
Despite this, work continues as planned. Heating and AC is installed. The upper deck expansion is about 50% complete. After that the retractable roof track will be put in place, and then the roof itself, all five sections. Then, only the Hooters patio and cosmetic work will remain.
The goal for completion is May 1st, but if the weather cooperates, work could be finished far earlier.
--End of January update: Upper deck expansion about 2/3rd's complete. Estimated completion date April 11th. Work will continue at 1PM Monday, 2/3.
Despite this, work continues as planned. Heating and AC is installed. The upper deck expansion is about 50% complete. After that the retractable roof track will be put in place, and then the roof itself, all five sections. Then, only the Hooters patio and cosmetic work will remain.
The goal for completion is May 1st, but if the weather cooperates, work could be finished far earlier.
--End of January update: Upper deck expansion about 2/3rd's complete. Estimated completion date April 11th. Work will continue at 1PM Monday, 2/3.
Our properties in the upper Midwest and Northeast may be closed Monday and Tuesday due to the extreme cold. Call first.
If they were scheduled, our associates will be paid despite the closure.
We are monitoring the weather it the Southeast, many businesses will be closed. Please call your store manager or the store itself to ensure the property is open before traveling.
We are monitoring the weather it the Southeast, many businesses will be closed. Please call your store manager or the store itself to ensure the property is open before traveling.
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Freedom/Liberty/Night Owl theaters Super Bowl weekend specials
Freedom--50% off food/candy Fri-Sun
Liberty--$1 admission, 50% food/candy
Night Owl--$1 admission, 50% all food/candy
All properties will set film lineup to conclude about 6PM/EST, 5PM CST, 4PM MST, 3PM PST, will have special early shows both Sat and Sun.
Freedom--50% off food/candy Fri-Sun
Liberty--$1 admission, 50% food/candy
Night Owl--$1 admission, 50% all food/candy
All properties will set film lineup to conclude about 6PM/EST, 5PM CST, 4PM MST, 3PM PST, will have special early shows both Sat and Sun.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Hooters purchasing 300 season tickets for each WCS team, for use of staff, partners, and charitable causes. Will not be publicized.
Basset Hound purchasing 250 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
White Castle purchasing 100 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
Krispy Kreme purchasing 100 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
American Capitalist Services buying 500 season tickets to all events at ACS Stadium, as well as Brewers/Bucks.
Freedom/Liberty theaters purchasing 250 season tickets to all WCS teams. Will not be publicized.
Basset Hound purchasing 250 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
White Castle purchasing 100 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
Krispy Kreme purchasing 100 season tickets for each WCS team. Will not be publicized.
American Capitalist Services buying 500 season tickets to all events at ACS Stadium, as well as Brewers/Bucks.
Freedom/Liberty theaters purchasing 250 season tickets to all WCS teams. Will not be publicized.
Saturday, January 18, 2014
Purchasing CBS Sports Network
For $1.2B. All their contracts will carryover to the new network.
We will begin new network with at least four channels, and possibly five.
We will begin new network with at least four channels, and possibly five.
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
January 10, 2014 American Pride press release, fiscal statement
Fiscal year ended 12/26/13.
Stock price as of close of market 12/26/13 was $29.85.
Total revenue was $37.65B. Profit was $1.57B or $1.46 per share.
For the upcoming fiscal year, which will end 1/1/15, American Pride is estimating profit of $1.51B, or $1.40 a share, on revenues of $39.5B. Next year's fiscal year will have 53 weeks, as opposed to 52, which we have had since the start of the company, except for when we adjusted our fiscal year to closely match the calendar year. This a relatively conservative outlook, which we have based on the following factors:
1. Our sports network will be in its early stages, and suffering negative cash flow this fiscal year. They will also have many one time only start up costs.
2. We will have remodel and construction costs related to our transition from Libertys to Freedoms.
3. Higher health insurance costs for many Americans will limit their discretionary income in 2014.
4. Biggby will be expanding by almost 33%, far more than before. Support and expenses will be higher.
5. Marketing for all divisions will increase, as we will continue to build our brands, regardless of possible negative short term slowdowns.
6. We experienced a one time $122M profit when we sold our small stake in Twitter. That is not a repeatable event. We are projecting a 5% increase in revenue and a 3.7% increase in profit, without including the one time Twitter sale event.
We have 223 AP Freedom theaters open, with 4154 screens. Because of our upcoming rebranding efforts, plus what we have building plans for, by the end of the year, we plan to have 998 Freedom theaters with 13735 screens. Of those, about 200 will be Freedom Night Owls, which have premium seating and a full menu. All will have a Hooters Limited in the lobby, as a meeting place and lounge for before and after the movie.
Due to rebranding, we will have about 578 Liberty theaters and 4494 screens at the end of the year, as we run about 97% of the "budget cinemas" in the USA. About 200 of those are Liberty Night Owls "cinema cafes" are open, in the upper Midwest, southern US, with expansion into the Northeast last year and in progress.
American Capitalist financial services now have 26 total offices. Began with $40M in invested funds. $35B in invested funds as of 12/26/13 . Now a prime player in 401K/403B investing, as well as heavily into the niche market of self-investing. Will continue to grow through success and possible acquisition.
American Security Preservation, mainly involved in life insurance, annuities, and wealth preservation. Annual premiums of $3.8B. Premiums in '13 up 48% mainly through 5, 10, and 15 year annuities that paid about 1% more than standard rates and commission increase of 50% to agents. $32B in total funds.
American Motivation looks to help people make the most of what they have and meet their goals. Operates during the school year, Sep-May, Tue-Thurs, during non-holiday weeks. We expect to have 90 events this fiscal year. Focus is on filling arenas in metro/suburban areas.
White Castle has 582 outlets and same store sales increased 6.4% due to increase in marketing and specials. 40 expected to open in 2014.
Biggby Coffee has 381 outlets and same store sales increased 9.1% due to successful loyalty program and lower price/bigger serving combo. 125 expected to open in 2014.
Hooters has 714 locations worldwide, with 475 in the USA. Sales were up 6.5% in 2012, and we expect to open 50-60 more, mostly outside of the USA in 2014.
Hooters Live now has 28 locations, all in the USA, mostly in high population suburban markets. Expansion planned for 2014, about 10-15 more in USA and Australia. Live is a destination for live music 6-7 nights a week, and pool/darts/volleyball/softball/poker/trivia leagues and tournaments.
Hooters hotel in Vegas significant growth in poker and casino business, and headliners in arena. Jeff Foxworthy signed to headline six weeks through 2018, Larry the Cable Guy four weeks per year through '18, Bill Cosby, four weeks through '16, Jerry Seinfeld, four weeks through '16, Chris Rock, four weeks through '16, Jeff Ross, eight weeks through '18, Dennis Miller, four weeks through '16, Norm McDonald, four weeks through '16, LeAnn Rimes, six weeks through '16, Kelly Clarkson, four weeks through '16, Elton John, two weeks through '16, Joel Osteen, two weeks through '16. All do shows Fri-Tues, some do two shows Fri/Sat. Destination hotel/casino/Hooters restaurant, busiest Hooters in the world. Best poker tournaments, 2K seat performance venue added early 2013, 500 seat comedy club added April, 2013.
Krispy Kreme has 529 locations worldwide. Sales were up 1.9% in '13.
Purchased AAA baseball team, moved to Lake Mills, WI, to be named Madison Mosquitoes, affiliate of Brewers. New stadium and entertainment complex opened early '13, including Leinenkugel Park, the crown jewel of minor league baseball stadiums, 10K capacity.
Starting eight team women's pro soccer league, WCS, which will begin play in spring, 2013. Expanded to 4 more cities for 2014 season.
Newcastle United remains a tradition rich club in the English Premier League.
Purchased Trump Tower for $25M. Made $9.8M last fiscal year on $153M gambling revenue. Rebranded as Hooters Trump Tower, remodel casino to focus on poker, best odds in NJ on all table games and slots.
Purchased Hostess brands out of bankruptcy court for $477M in March of 2013.
Began Basset Hound moonshine mixers in June, bottling began August. About $150M in sales at WalMart, about $5.5M at Hooters, rolling out everywhere in 1/14.
Will be starting a sports and recreation cable network 9/1/14. Aimed at men and women 15-44.
Live sports, fitness, cooking, health. Sports highlights, lots of emphasis on fantasy drafts and sports as well. Billed as a Maxim/Men's Health on TV.
Will debut with four channels. Purchased WGN America for $2.5B. Plan to use it as the #1 channel on our new sports channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Purchased The Tennis Channel for $475M. Will continue to use it as a feature for tennis, and continue to feature live tournaments from all over the world. Will cut back on the features and the like, except for a half hour daily show. Plan to use it as the #2 channel on our new sports channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Purchased G4 from NBCUniversal for $95M. Will be the #3 channel on our new sports/entertainment channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Sold about 200 theaters in overloaded markets and unwanted, older properties, total of about $700M added.
We plan on continuing to grow and be a successful and profitable company. We always have been a debt-free company, as well as a charitable member of the community, state, and country. We do not plan to change that aspect of our business. Each of our establishments have a planned budget for special events for good causes that they draw from that does not affect their bonuses, if applicable. Our success is a direct correlation of our associates, and we are happy they continue to succeed with us.
Because of our expansion into TV, snacks, and moonlight mixers in 2013, we are looking to sit back and grow our business in 2014, though we are always open to adding profitable companies with room for growth. We are currently sitting on $2.43B in cash, which we utilize rather than borrowing when we wish to expand or build.
We have rewarded our associates with a gift of stock since our inception. Below is how much they would have accumulated if they had been with us since 2002, both part-time and full-time:
PT: 20 in '02 & '03 (now 540 each), 20 in '04 & '05 (now 180 each), 20 in '06-'09 (now 60 each), 50 in '10-'13--1880 shares
FT: 50 in '02 & '03 (now 1350 each), 50 in '04 & '05 (now 450 each), 50 (now 150 each) in '06-'09, 100 in '10-'13--4600 shares
Major shareholders include Bryan Clark, who originally founded the company, who owns 107.6M shares of common stock (of 1.08B issued), about 10% of the company. Mr. Clark's shares are in a trust as he holds political office.
We have 38K FT associates and 177K PT associates.
{Goal is to have $170.}
FSB + 127.50 = number
Fiscal year ended 12/26/13.
Stock price as of close of market 12/26/13 was $29.85.
Total revenue was $37.65B. Profit was $1.57B or $1.46 per share.
For the upcoming fiscal year, which will end 1/1/15, American Pride is estimating profit of $1.51B, or $1.40 a share, on revenues of $39.5B. Next year's fiscal year will have 53 weeks, as opposed to 52, which we have had since the start of the company, except for when we adjusted our fiscal year to closely match the calendar year. This a relatively conservative outlook, which we have based on the following factors:
1. Our sports network will be in its early stages, and suffering negative cash flow this fiscal year. They will also have many one time only start up costs.
2. We will have remodel and construction costs related to our transition from Libertys to Freedoms.
3. Higher health insurance costs for many Americans will limit their discretionary income in 2014.
4. Biggby will be expanding by almost 33%, far more than before. Support and expenses will be higher.
5. Marketing for all divisions will increase, as we will continue to build our brands, regardless of possible negative short term slowdowns.
6. We experienced a one time $122M profit when we sold our small stake in Twitter. That is not a repeatable event. We are projecting a 5% increase in revenue and a 3.7% increase in profit, without including the one time Twitter sale event.
We have 223 AP Freedom theaters open, with 4154 screens. Because of our upcoming rebranding efforts, plus what we have building plans for, by the end of the year, we plan to have 998 Freedom theaters with 13735 screens. Of those, about 200 will be Freedom Night Owls, which have premium seating and a full menu. All will have a Hooters Limited in the lobby, as a meeting place and lounge for before and after the movie.
Due to rebranding, we will have about 578 Liberty theaters and 4494 screens at the end of the year, as we run about 97% of the "budget cinemas" in the USA. About 200 of those are Liberty Night Owls "cinema cafes" are open, in the upper Midwest, southern US, with expansion into the Northeast last year and in progress.
American Capitalist financial services now have 26 total offices. Began with $40M in invested funds. $35B in invested funds as of 12/26/13 . Now a prime player in 401K/403B investing, as well as heavily into the niche market of self-investing. Will continue to grow through success and possible acquisition.
American Security Preservation, mainly involved in life insurance, annuities, and wealth preservation. Annual premiums of $3.8B. Premiums in '13 up 48% mainly through 5, 10, and 15 year annuities that paid about 1% more than standard rates and commission increase of 50% to agents. $32B in total funds.
American Motivation looks to help people make the most of what they have and meet their goals. Operates during the school year, Sep-May, Tue-Thurs, during non-holiday weeks. We expect to have 90 events this fiscal year. Focus is on filling arenas in metro/suburban areas.
White Castle has 582 outlets and same store sales increased 6.4% due to increase in marketing and specials. 40 expected to open in 2014.
Biggby Coffee has 381 outlets and same store sales increased 9.1% due to successful loyalty program and lower price/bigger serving combo. 125 expected to open in 2014.
Hooters has 714 locations worldwide, with 475 in the USA. Sales were up 6.5% in 2012, and we expect to open 50-60 more, mostly outside of the USA in 2014.
Hooters Live now has 28 locations, all in the USA, mostly in high population suburban markets. Expansion planned for 2014, about 10-15 more in USA and Australia. Live is a destination for live music 6-7 nights a week, and pool/darts/volleyball/softball/poker/trivia leagues and tournaments.
Hooters hotel in Vegas significant growth in poker and casino business, and headliners in arena. Jeff Foxworthy signed to headline six weeks through 2018, Larry the Cable Guy four weeks per year through '18, Bill Cosby, four weeks through '16, Jerry Seinfeld, four weeks through '16, Chris Rock, four weeks through '16, Jeff Ross, eight weeks through '18, Dennis Miller, four weeks through '16, Norm McDonald, four weeks through '16, LeAnn Rimes, six weeks through '16, Kelly Clarkson, four weeks through '16, Elton John, two weeks through '16, Joel Osteen, two weeks through '16. All do shows Fri-Tues, some do two shows Fri/Sat. Destination hotel/casino/Hooters restaurant, busiest Hooters in the world. Best poker tournaments, 2K seat performance venue added early 2013, 500 seat comedy club added April, 2013.
Krispy Kreme has 529 locations worldwide. Sales were up 1.9% in '13.
Purchased AAA baseball team, moved to Lake Mills, WI, to be named Madison Mosquitoes, affiliate of Brewers. New stadium and entertainment complex opened early '13, including Leinenkugel Park, the crown jewel of minor league baseball stadiums, 10K capacity.
Starting eight team women's pro soccer league, WCS, which will begin play in spring, 2013. Expanded to 4 more cities for 2014 season.
Newcastle United remains a tradition rich club in the English Premier League.
Purchased Trump Tower for $25M. Made $9.8M last fiscal year on $153M gambling revenue. Rebranded as Hooters Trump Tower, remodel casino to focus on poker, best odds in NJ on all table games and slots.
Purchased Hostess brands out of bankruptcy court for $477M in March of 2013.
Began Basset Hound moonshine mixers in June, bottling began August. About $150M in sales at WalMart, about $5.5M at Hooters, rolling out everywhere in 1/14.
Will be starting a sports and recreation cable network 9/1/14. Aimed at men and women 15-44.
Live sports, fitness, cooking, health. Sports highlights, lots of emphasis on fantasy drafts and sports as well. Billed as a Maxim/Men's Health on TV.
Will debut with four channels. Purchased WGN America for $2.5B. Plan to use it as the #1 channel on our new sports channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Purchased The Tennis Channel for $475M. Will continue to use it as a feature for tennis, and continue to feature live tournaments from all over the world. Will cut back on the features and the like, except for a half hour daily show. Plan to use it as the #2 channel on our new sports channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Purchased G4 from NBCUniversal for $95M. Will be the #3 channel on our new sports/entertainment channel, which begins 9/1/14. Name to be announced soon.
Sold about 200 theaters in overloaded markets and unwanted, older properties, total of about $700M added.
We plan on continuing to grow and be a successful and profitable company. We always have been a debt-free company, as well as a charitable member of the community, state, and country. We do not plan to change that aspect of our business. Each of our establishments have a planned budget for special events for good causes that they draw from that does not affect their bonuses, if applicable. Our success is a direct correlation of our associates, and we are happy they continue to succeed with us.
Because of our expansion into TV, snacks, and moonlight mixers in 2013, we are looking to sit back and grow our business in 2014, though we are always open to adding profitable companies with room for growth. We are currently sitting on $2.43B in cash, which we utilize rather than borrowing when we wish to expand or build.
We have rewarded our associates with a gift of stock since our inception. Below is how much they would have accumulated if they had been with us since 2002, both part-time and full-time:
PT: 20 in '02 & '03 (now 540 each), 20 in '04 & '05 (now 180 each), 20 in '06-'09 (now 60 each), 50 in '10-'13--1880 shares
FT: 50 in '02 & '03 (now 1350 each), 50 in '04 & '05 (now 450 each), 50 (now 150 each) in '06-'09, 100 in '10-'13--4600 shares
Major shareholders include Bryan Clark, who originally founded the company, who owns 107.6M shares of common stock (of 1.08B issued), about 10% of the company. Mr. Clark's shares are in a trust as he holds political office.
We have 38K FT associates and 177K PT associates.
{Goal is to have $170.}
FSB + 127.50 = number
Thursday, January 09, 2014
Basset Hound retail price as of 2/1/14
Similar to a wine cooler or hard lemonade, it is sold in 10 ounce bottles in 6 and 24 packs, $2.79 suggested retail price for a 6 pack, $9.99 for a 24 pack. Will be referred to as a "moonshine mixer." Wholesale price is $1.29 and $4.50 until 12/15/13. Hooters will sell for $1.25, or a "bucket" of 5 for $5.--debut thru 1/31/14
Wal Mart suggested retail price will be $2.99 for a six pack, and $10.99 for a 24 pack (wholesale will go to $1.38 and $4.75). Before holidays, WM will put BH on sale for $1.99 and $6.99 for a week at a time...will stock stores to 6 weeks of average sales and DC's to 8 weeks of average sales by the Monday before the sale begins. Cost to manufacture and transport is 61 cents per six pack, and $2.32 for a 24 pack.
At all retailers other than Wal Mart, suggested retail will be $4.99 and $16.99 (wholesale $2 and $6.80).
New spring flavors: root beer (37), red licorice (34), and cranberry (29), available 1/1
New summer flavors: pink lemonade, watermelon, John Daly, available 5/1, special flavors with Warriors/War Eagles, available at ACS and in WI and northern IL...raspberry lemonade and honey grape sparkler. Also a Point Brewery WI cranberry infused beer, Warriors/War Eagles branding
New fall flavors: black licorice, pumpkin pie, caramel apple, available 9/1
Holiday flavors: gingerbread, sugar cookie, coffee
Wal Mart suggested retail price will be $2.99 for a six pack, and $10.99 for a 24 pack (wholesale will go to $1.38 and $4.75). Before holidays, WM will put BH on sale for $1.99 and $6.99 for a week at a time...will stock stores to 6 weeks of average sales and DC's to 8 weeks of average sales by the Monday before the sale begins. Cost to manufacture and transport is 61 cents per six pack, and $2.32 for a 24 pack.
At all retailers other than Wal Mart, suggested retail will be $4.99 and $16.99 (wholesale $2 and $6.80).
New spring flavors: root beer (37), red licorice (34), and cranberry (29), available 1/1
New summer flavors: pink lemonade, watermelon, John Daly, available 5/1, special flavors with Warriors/War Eagles, available at ACS and in WI and northern IL...raspberry lemonade and honey grape sparkler. Also a Point Brewery WI cranberry infused beer, Warriors/War Eagles branding
New fall flavors: black licorice, pumpkin pie, caramel apple, available 9/1
Holiday flavors: gingerbread, sugar cookie, coffee
SOUTHERN WISCONSIN UNIVERSITY UPDATES
12K indoor arena--complete May, 2013, final attendance capacity 11852
3K indoor arena---complete July, 2013
25K outdoor football/soccer stadium--complete June, 2013 (seating areas covered, includes eight full size outdoor fields/complex, two covered (Warriors/War Eagles practice facility, with offices, training complex), actual capacity 29,440 (will be expanded to 41688 by 3/15)
HLC--soccer, 7500 (now named Hooters Live Center)
PfE1--soccer, 1200
PfE2--soccer, 500
PfE3--soccer, 500
PfE4--soccer, 500
PfE5--soccer, 500
PfE6--football, 500
PfE7--football, 500
PfE8--football turf covered, 1500
PfET--soccer turf covered, 1500
HLC--soccer, 7500 (now named Hooters Live Center)
PfE1--soccer, 1200
PfE2--soccer, 500
PfE3--soccer, 500
PfE4--soccer, 500
PfE5--soccer, 500
PfE6--football, 500
PfE7--football, 500
PfE8--football turf covered, 1500
PfET--soccer turf covered, 1500
2K baseball stadium---complete September, 2013
2K softball stadium----complete October, 2013
2K softball stadium----complete October, 2013
2K track/field complex, indoor/outdoor--complete July, 2013
indoor practice facility---complete August 2013, 350K square foot weight room/fitness center/racqetball/tennis/running track, 10 full size basketball courts, practice facility/locker room/meeting room for each sport
2K tennis complex---complete by August, 2014, featured court with 1500 capacity, secondary court with 500 capacity;12 other courts, 4 triplexes
3K aquatic complex, featured pool, 4 other Olympic size pools, 2 with diving capabilities
4 dorms, 10 apartment complexes, 4 classroom buildings, student center, library/media center, administration building...all completed by May, 2013
4 dorms, 10 apartment complexes, 4 classroom buildings, and a public bookstore/souvenir shop in progress, will be completed by May, 2014
12 story athletic practice facility, 4 stories underground. 3M square feet of offices, weight rooms, practice fields/courts, meeting rooms, lounges, locker rooms, rehab facilities, parking, and food prep, done by August 2015.
4 story academic center, for all students, workstations, comfy chairs, group project rooms, done by August 2014.
outdoor stadium about 40K; retractable roof, playing surface mostly uncovered (naming rights, American Capitalist, 10 years, $25M, through 2021); 20K lower level, 10K club level, about 11K upper level, cost about $220M before expansion; expansion expected to be $200M more. Includes a "slide in" grass soccer field and a permanent dark green field turf football field as the base.
Warriors/War Eagles offices/film room/medical/weight room; floor one, 4 luxury film/tape rooms, each holds 50; floor two, several meetings rooms, training rooms; floor three, 50K square foot weight/work out area, two small locker rooms/quick change areas, for players and staff; floor four, offices and staff; connects with tunnels to ACS and ACS clubhouse
12K indoor arena is as state of the art as possible, wider cushioned seats (naming rights, Wisconsin Energy, 10y/$10M through 2021), other events as needed; cost about $150M, six practice basketball courts; one SWU men basketball, one SWU women basketball, one regulation ice sheet for SWU men/women hockey.
2013 calendar
Spring break
All students are asked to donate 32 hours a trimester to nonprofit causes (4 hours a week during school).
While SWU is in transition, they will be competing in the Ohio Valley conference in all sports except football, where they will be an independent, and hockey, where they will be in the NCHC. Ineligible for conference tournaments, NCAA tournaments, and bowl games until 2018
Wrestling--Roger Kish
Basketball--David Arseneault Jr.
Football----Vince Kehres
W Basketball--Keri Carallo
Hockey--Steve Miller
W Hockey--Jackie Friesen
Track/Field--Paul Thornton
W Track/Field--Althea Thomas
2013 football, 9-1, 29724 average attendance over six games
7 home games in 2014, $70 earlybird season ticket between the 40's, $50 elsewhere; $25 Hooters gift card, $14/11 per game earlybird vouchers
2014 GIVEAWAYS--Tshirt, tank top, windbreaker, polo shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt
$5 best seat available for all basketball, hockey, and other winter sports. Running ads on Milwaukee area radio and TV, billboards, online, social media, and in weekly shoppers.
Starting SWUTV, 24/7 sports/promotional material...will pay to be on basic tier on WI cable, northern IL cable, Twin Cities cable, Chicago cable, Denver cable, North Dakota cable, South Dakota cable, Montana cable, Wyoming cable, UP cable, Grand Rapids, MI cable, Direct and Dish nationally. Takes the air 12/1/14...pay $125K per year to be carried on Dish and Direct, about $1M in carriage fees total. Is not a set aside, non commercial educational channel, because it does air limited commercials, although many ad breaks are filled only with promos for SWU. Most providers agree to carry SWU as long as their costs are covered. Pays satellites the same as religious/educational channels do.
Will join the American Athletic Conference in fall of 2018 in all sports. Will bypass all TV money until fall 2022, all bowl game money until fall 2024. Will pay a $50M if drop out of conference before fall 2028.
indoor practice facility---complete August 2013, 350K square foot weight room/fitness center/racqetball/tennis/running track, 10 full size basketball courts, practice facility/locker room/meeting room for each sport
2K tennis complex---complete by August, 2014, featured court with 1500 capacity, secondary court with 500 capacity;12 other courts, 4 triplexes
3K aquatic complex, featured pool, 4 other Olympic size pools, 2 with diving capabilities
4 dorms, 10 apartment complexes, 4 classroom buildings, student center, library/media center, administration building...all completed by May, 2013
4 dorms, 10 apartment complexes, 4 classroom buildings, and a public bookstore/souvenir shop in progress, will be completed by May, 2014
12 story athletic practice facility, 4 stories underground. 3M square feet of offices, weight rooms, practice fields/courts, meeting rooms, lounges, locker rooms, rehab facilities, parking, and food prep, done by August 2015.
4 story academic center, for all students, workstations, comfy chairs, group project rooms, done by August 2014.
outdoor stadium about 40K; retractable roof, playing surface mostly uncovered (naming rights, American Capitalist, 10 years, $25M, through 2021); 20K lower level, 10K club level, about 11K upper level, cost about $220M before expansion; expansion expected to be $200M more. Includes a "slide in" grass soccer field and a permanent dark green field turf football field as the base.
Warriors/War Eagles offices/film room/medical/weight room; floor one, 4 luxury film/tape rooms, each holds 50; floor two, several meetings rooms, training rooms; floor three, 50K square foot weight/work out area, two small locker rooms/quick change areas, for players and staff; floor four, offices and staff; connects with tunnels to ACS and ACS clubhouse
12K indoor arena is as state of the art as possible, wider cushioned seats (naming rights, Wisconsin Energy, 10y/$10M through 2021), other events as needed; cost about $150M, six practice basketball courts; one SWU men basketball, one SWU women basketball, one regulation ice sheet for SWU men/women hockey.
Bryan Clark has donated $2.9B to help build stadiums, arenas, and additional campus buildings through 9/13. Current construction adds up to $2.7B with projects planned as of 1/1/14; Warriors/War Eagles costs $200M.
2013 enrollment: 7K undergrads, 5K graduate students, 50 states, 42 countries, 18% from WI
2014 projected enrollment: 15K, 8K (actual is 18775, 9455)
2015 projected enrollment: 18K, 9K (actual is 22444, 10989)
2013 enrollment: 7K undergrads, 5K graduate students, 50 states, 42 countries, 18% from WI
2014 projected enrollment: 15K, 8K (actual is 18775, 9455)
2015 projected enrollment: 18K, 9K (actual is 22444, 10989)
2013 calendar
Summer, 3 weeks
June 11-28, finals July 1, 2, most classes 9-12:15 or 1-4:15, most students take 3 credits
Fall, 9 weeks
Move in begins Sept. 4
Orientation Sept. 6-8
Move in begins Sept. 4
Orientation Sept. 6-8
Sept. 10-Nov. 15, finals Nov. 19-21, most classes 9-11, 11:30-1:30, 2-4, 2 days a week, most students take 9 credits per semester, fall break Oct. 12-21
Winterim, 3 weeks
Dec. 3-18, finals Dec. 19-20, most classes 9-12:15 or 1-4:15, most students take 3 credits
Finals done by 12/21
Winter, 9 weeks
Jan. 7-March 7, finals Mar. 11-13, schedule same as Fall
Spring break
Mar. 14-24
Spring, 8-9 weeks
March 25- May 16, finals May 20-22, schedule same as Fall
2014 calendar
2014 calendar
Summer, 3 weeks
June 10-27, finals July 1 )
Fall, 9 weeks
move in, Aug 27-Sep 3
orientation Sep. 4-6, 1-5PM each day (Chris Christie, Tony Robbins, Joel Osteen, THU; Bill Cosby, Patricia Heaton, Nick Vujicic, W2 game FRI; Kat Cole, Ben Stein, Marcus Luttrell, SWU game SAT)
classes Sep. 9-Nov. 14
finals Nov. 18-20
fall break Oct.11-20
Winterim, 3 weeks
Dec. 3-18, finals 12/19-20
Winter, 9 weeks
Jan. 7- Mar. 7, finals March 10-12
Spring break
Mar. 13-24
Spring
Mar. 25-May 23, finals May 27-29, Easter break Apr. 17-23
Summer
Jun 10-25, finals 26-27
All classes are 3 credits, all degrees take 135 credits for graduation--36 in major, 24 in minor, 18 required ethics, 24 required basic, 33 electives (double major must have 147 credits)
Fall, 9 weeks
move in, Aug 27-Sep 3
orientation Sep. 4-6, 1-5PM each day (Chris Christie, Tony Robbins, Joel Osteen, THU; Bill Cosby, Patricia Heaton, Nick Vujicic, W2 game FRI; Kat Cole, Ben Stein, Marcus Luttrell, SWU game SAT)
classes Sep. 9-Nov. 14
finals Nov. 18-20
fall break Oct.11-20
Winterim, 3 weeks
Dec. 3-18, finals 12/19-20
Winter, 9 weeks
Jan. 7- Mar. 7, finals March 10-12
Spring break
Mar. 13-24
Spring
Mar. 25-May 23, finals May 27-29, Easter break Apr. 17-23
Summer
Jun 10-25, finals 26-27
All classes are 3 credits, all degrees take 135 credits for graduation--36 in major, 24 in minor, 18 required ethics, 24 required basic, 33 electives (double major must have 147 credits)
All students are asked to donate 32 hours a trimester to nonprofit causes (4 hours a week during school).
2013: Division 2 member, OVC in all conference sports except football; independent in others
2014: transition, year one, D2, OVC
2015: transition, year two, D1, OVC, counts as a D1 team for scheduling purposes
2016: transition, year three, D1, away games: Rutgers, Colorado State, Florida Atlantic, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Northern Illinois, Hawaii, home versus Duke, Fresno State, BYU, Maryland
2017: transition, year four, D1: away games: , ; home vs. , Ohio, all seats $10,
2016: transition, year three, D1, away games: Rutgers, Colorado State, Florida Atlantic, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Northern Illinois, Hawaii, home versus Duke, Fresno State, BYU, Maryland
2017: transition, year four, D1: away games: , ; home vs. , Ohio, all seats $10,
2018: full D1 member: home vs. Bowling Green, Central Michigan, Rice
While SWU is in transition, they will be competing in the Ohio Valley conference in all sports except football, where they will be an independent, and hockey, where they will be in the NCHC. Ineligible for conference tournaments, NCAA tournaments, and bowl games until 2018
Wrestling--Roger Kish
Basketball--David Arseneault Jr.
Football----Vince Kehres
W Basketball--Keri Carallo
Hockey--Steve Miller
W Hockey--Jackie Friesen
Track/Field--Paul Thornton
W Track/Field--Althea Thomas
2013 football, 9-1, 29724 average attendance over six games
7 home games in 2014, $70 earlybird season ticket between the 40's, $50 elsewhere; $25 Hooters gift card, $14/11 per game earlybird vouchers
2014 GIVEAWAYS--Tshirt, tank top, windbreaker, polo shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt
$5 best seat available for all basketball, hockey, and other winter sports. Running ads on Milwaukee area radio and TV, billboards, online, social media, and in weekly shoppers.
Starting SWUTV, 24/7 sports/promotional material...will pay to be on basic tier on WI cable, northern IL cable, Twin Cities cable, Chicago cable, Denver cable, North Dakota cable, South Dakota cable, Montana cable, Wyoming cable, UP cable, Grand Rapids, MI cable, Direct and Dish nationally. Takes the air 12/1/14...pay $125K per year to be carried on Dish and Direct, about $1M in carriage fees total. Is not a set aside, non commercial educational channel, because it does air limited commercials, although many ad breaks are filled only with promos for SWU. Most providers agree to carry SWU as long as their costs are covered. Pays satellites the same as religious/educational channels do.
Will join the American Athletic Conference in fall of 2018 in all sports. Will bypass all TV money until fall 2022, all bowl game money until fall 2024. Will pay a $50M if drop out of conference before fall 2028.
Tuesday, January 07, 2014
AP specials 1/9-12
Social media explosion, specials 1/9-1/12 to help make up for days of closure:
Hooters--half price apps, burgers, and entrees
Freedom--half price concessions
Liberty/Night Owl--$1 admission all shows, half price concessions
White Castle--half price entire menu
Biggby--half price entire menu
Krispy Kreme--$3.99 dozens, $1 drinks
Hooters Vegas/Trump--$30 rooms, book into the future up to a year, $9.99 buffets
Hooters--half price apps, burgers, and entrees
Freedom--half price concessions
Liberty/Night Owl--$1 admission all shows, half price concessions
White Castle--half price entire menu
Biggby--half price entire menu
Krispy Kreme--$3.99 dozens, $1 drinks
Hooters Vegas/Trump--$30 rooms, book into the future up to a year, $9.99 buffets
Sunday, January 05, 2014
AP closed 1/6 everywhere, some places 1/7
American Pride owned businesses will be closed Monday 1/6. All associates scheduled to work will be paid as scheduled. This is for the entire USA. We will reopen Tuesday morning, barring continued bitter cold.
AP will be open for business Tuesday 1/7 in the following states...Florida, North/South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, DC, Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico, Arizona, CA, OR, WA. In all other states, we will be closed, and will reopen Wed morning, 1/8.
AP will be open for business Tuesday 1/7 in the following states...Florida, North/South Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, DC, Alabama, Mississippi, New Mexico, Arizona, CA, OR, WA. In all other states, we will be closed, and will reopen Wed morning, 1/8.
SWUtv
Starting SWUTV, 24/7 sports/promotional material...will pay to be on basic tier on WI cable, northern IL cable, Twin Cities cable, Chicago cable, Ohio cable, Indiana cable, Kentucky cable, St. Louis cable, Denver cable, North Dakota cable, South Dakota cable, Iowa cable, Montana cable, Wyoming cable, UP cable, Grand Rapids, MI cable, Arizona cable, Florida cable, New Mexico cable, Utah cable, Idaho cable, Alaska cable, Hawaii cable, Texas cable, Oklahoma cable, Nevada cable, and Direct and Dish nationally. Takes the air 12/1/13. Also able to watch on Roku, Xbox, PS3, PS4, Ouya, and phones/tablets with SWUtv app.
In addition to SWU sports and promotional programming; some Warriors reserve, Warriors U23, Warriors U20, War Eagles U23, Des Moines Menace, Grand Rapids NASL, and Madison Mosquitoes games will be broadcast on SWUtv.
Takes the air 12/1/14...pay $125K per year to be carried on Dish and Direct, about $1.5M in carriage fees total. Is not a set aside, non commercial educational channel, because it does air limited commercials, although many ad breaks are filled only with promos for SWU. Most providers agree to carry SWU as long as their costs are covered. Pays satellites the same as religious/educational channels do.
In addition to SWU sports and promotional programming; some Warriors reserve, Warriors U23, Warriors U20, War Eagles U23, Des Moines Menace, Grand Rapids NASL, and Madison Mosquitoes games will be broadcast on SWUtv.
Takes the air 12/1/14...pay $125K per year to be carried on Dish and Direct, about $1.5M in carriage fees total. Is not a set aside, non commercial educational channel, because it does air limited commercials, although many ad breaks are filled only with promos for SWU. Most providers agree to carry SWU as long as their costs are covered. Pays satellites the same as religious/educational channels do.
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
WCS news/updates
Will be announcing the creation of an eight team pro soccer league for women (World Championship Soccer, WCS), which will begin play in spring, 2013. The league will own all of the teams, though teams will have individual coaching and front office staff, much of the marketing and scouting will be done by the league itself. American Pride will own the league, and cross promote it through its other entities.
All players will be paid a league minimum of $25K, with reserve squad players making $20K. 18 will dress and travel. All travel and hotels will be top notch and first class.
Rosters will be 30. Top 20 will have $25K minimum, others $20K, 25 on roster minimum. All of the USA's top, well known players are expected to commit. They will be signing personal services contracts, and can be expected to make in the $75-150K range. The best known, Hope Solo and Alex Morgan, will both be paid $350K. Tickets will be priced at about 50-75% of the MLS prices. Any remaining seats ten days before game will be given to youth groups/soccer leagues (holding back 500-1000 or so). Full houses will be seen and expected.
Sex appeal will be downplayed, uniforms will be standard, perhaps slightly altered to maximize womanly form. League will heavily promote Play 60, as well as yet unnamed program to promote female confidence and pride.
Teams will play a 22 game league schedule, with at least a home and home with each opponent. TV contracts signed with ESPN (16 games, including league title game and all-star game, Friday evenings); NBC Sports Network (2 games of the week, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons); and Fox Sports Net (Sunday evenings).
Season will begin in mid-May, and end in mid-September.
Teams will be located in:
Boston
New York
Toronto
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Seattle
Kansas City
Portland
EDIT (8/21/13) After year one, league will expand to Houston, Chicago, Milwaukee, and DC.
The league has a 5 year plan, which includes expansion to 12-20 teams, including teams in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Mexico.
Portland/KC opener on Sat, 4/13 is on ESPN2 and features a sellout crowd at Sporting Park.
Portland sold 14K season tickets before the first game was played, KC has over 5K, Seattle 4K.
For 2014, our TV partners will be:
ESPN (and 2): usually Friday evenings
NBCSports: usually Saturday late afternoon and Sunday afternoon
FoxSports1 (and 2): usually Saturday and Sunday evenings
Will play a round robin schedule, 22 games total, 11 home, 11 away. Top 6 make playoffs. Season opens in mid April, ends in August. 2 weeks of playoffs.
Minimum salary will be $22K, $1K a game, teams must carry a minimum of 25 players at all times during season.
Will be giving the W League $2M in each of 2014 and 2015 to help them market their product and to help them build affiliates with teams in the WCS.
Salary cap for players not paid by USA/CAN/MEX national teams (5 per team) is $1.5M in 2013
Salary cap raised to $1.55M for 2014. Minimum salary raised to $1250 a game, $27500 for season.
Salary cap raised to $2.25M for 2015, salary floor set at $950K. Minimum salary is $1295 per game (games will remain at 22, so $28500). Housing stipend for each player is set by urban area, 1 bedroom average rent; in Milwaukee; $640 a month times 5 months = $3200. All players receive equal HA, national team players have salaries paid by federation, teams pay only HA. HA does not count against salary cap/floor, neither does salaries paid by federation.
In 2015, games on SaL will be broadcast on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
2016 minimum salary: $1500 per game, teams must carry 25 players during season, max of 30. All teams must field a reserve team in the W League.
All players will be paid a league minimum of $25K, with reserve squad players making $20K. 18 will dress and travel. All travel and hotels will be top notch and first class.
Rosters will be 30. Top 20 will have $25K minimum, others $20K, 25 on roster minimum. All of the USA's top, well known players are expected to commit. They will be signing personal services contracts, and can be expected to make in the $75-150K range. The best known, Hope Solo and Alex Morgan, will both be paid $350K. Tickets will be priced at about 50-75% of the MLS prices. Any remaining seats ten days before game will be given to youth groups/soccer leagues (holding back 500-1000 or so). Full houses will be seen and expected.
Sex appeal will be downplayed, uniforms will be standard, perhaps slightly altered to maximize womanly form. League will heavily promote Play 60, as well as yet unnamed program to promote female confidence and pride.
Teams will play a 22 game league schedule, with at least a home and home with each opponent. TV contracts signed with ESPN (16 games, including league title game and all-star game, Friday evenings); NBC Sports Network (2 games of the week, Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons); and Fox Sports Net (Sunday evenings).
Season will begin in mid-May, and end in mid-September.
Teams will be located in:
Boston
New York
Toronto
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Seattle
Kansas City
Portland
EDIT (8/21/13) After year one, league will expand to Houston, Chicago, Milwaukee, and DC.
The league has a 5 year plan, which includes expansion to 12-20 teams, including teams in the USA, Canada, Europe, and Mexico.
Portland/KC opener on Sat, 4/13 is on ESPN2 and features a sellout crowd at Sporting Park.
Portland sold 14K season tickets before the first game was played, KC has over 5K, Seattle 4K.
For 2014, our TV partners will be:
ESPN (and 2): usually Friday evenings
NBCSports: usually Saturday late afternoon and Sunday afternoon
FoxSports1 (and 2): usually Saturday and Sunday evenings
Will play a round robin schedule, 22 games total, 11 home, 11 away. Top 6 make playoffs. Season opens in mid April, ends in August. 2 weeks of playoffs.
Minimum salary will be $22K, $1K a game, teams must carry a minimum of 25 players at all times during season.
Will be giving the W League $2M in each of 2014 and 2015 to help them market their product and to help them build affiliates with teams in the WCS.
Salary cap for players not paid by USA/CAN/MEX national teams (5 per team) is $1.5M in 2013
Salary cap raised to $1.55M for 2014. Minimum salary raised to $1250 a game, $27500 for season.
Salary cap raised to $2.25M for 2015, salary floor set at $950K. Minimum salary is $1295 per game (games will remain at 22, so $28500). Housing stipend for each player is set by urban area, 1 bedroom average rent; in Milwaukee; $640 a month times 5 months = $3200. All players receive equal HA, national team players have salaries paid by federation, teams pay only HA. HA does not count against salary cap/floor, neither does salaries paid by federation.
In 2015, games on SaL will be broadcast on Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.
2016 minimum salary: $1500 per game, teams must carry 25 players during season, max of 30. All teams must field a reserve team in the W League.
