LAKEVIEW POLAR BEAR CLUB
CELEBRATION OF SHRINKAGE - 2012
LINKS TO CHICAGO AREA
POLAR BEAR CLUBS:
January 28th, 2012
Oak Street Beach - Chicago, Illinois
Plunge at Noon (Arrive by 11:00am)
Links to past event
pages and photos:
Get Involved:  
If you are interested in getting involved with
the LPBC or would simply like to volunteer
at the beach, please email us at
lakeviewpolarbearclub@gmail.com and
let us know.
Matching Donations:  
Please note that many companies offer
employee matching donation programs.  
Therefore, please check with your Human
Resources department and verify if your
company will participate.  This is an easy
way to increase the amount raised.  The
LPBC is happy to help fill out any
necessary paperwork that is required for
the matching donation.
Can't We All Just Be Friends
As we get closer to the event we will be giving away a few t-shirts and providing free
registration to a few of our Facebook friends.  So go to Facebook and tell the world
that you "Like" us.  In addition, this is an easy way to be kept updated on weather
forecasts and other details related to the Plunge.  Therefore, we encourage everyone
to be Facebook friends with the Lakeview Polar Bear Club.  
11th Annual: LPBC Polar Plunge
The Plunge is tomorrow and we can't wait to see everyone at the beach.  We are
going to have a record-breaking crowd and should get some good media coverage;
therefore, make sure you are wearing your best speedo.  

PRE-REGISTRATION is currently closed, but for everyone who hasn't signed up yet,
you can still register at the beach on Saturday.  We encourage everyone to get there
early to make sure you are ready to go at noon and so you can partake in the
delicious hot chocolate being generously served for free by the Salvation Army.  I
hope you can all join us for our 11th year of insanity and for the after party. Let's
make it the biggest party of the Chicago winter.
BECOME A FRIEND ON FACEBOOK:
Polar Bear Clubs
Across the Country:
The Families
We received many heartbreaking nominees for this year's fundraising efforts, but
unfortunately we could only pick 2.  Please check out the 2012 Families link and read
about the Brya family and Katie Kline.  These are two very deserving families that your
donations will support.  We appreciate everyone's kindness and generosity and we
look forward to seeing you all down at the beach and at the post plunge fundraising
party.  Speaking of which....
THE POST-PLUNGE PARTY IS AT SEDGWICK'S
After taking a dip in the lake come warm up with us at Sedgwick's Bar & Grill.  We
are having a party immediately following the plunge to raise money for the families in
need and we will also give away raffle prizes donated by great, local companies.  

The party is $30 for all-you-can-drink beer, liquor, wine and will also include an
assortment of appetizers.  We know you'll be hungry and thirsty after the event, so
you might as well join us and bond with some of your fellow polar bears and share
photos of this ridiculous event.  Please continue to check out our website and our
Facebook page for updates.
LPBC SPONSORS
Scott Minnig
Byers Home Team will donate
10% of their commission to the
LPBC for everyone referred to
them.  
Photo By Tim Harmsen
Photo By Tim Harmsen