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......Michael Angelo's Pizza News......December,12th 2009: Over $14,400 Raised For Troops to Call HomeMichael Angelo's Pizza raised just over $14,400 for our 3rd annual "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event, falling slightly short of last years $16,500. All of the money will be used to purchase phone cards from the Military Exchange Service for 24 local or locally connected soldiers currently serving overseas or who are getting ready to deploy. The fundraiser proceeds will provide over 1,200 hours of call time for the soldiers. Ezzo Pepperoni, Sofo Foods & Golden Graphics.
November,10th 2009: Michael Angelo's to Hold 3rd Annual "We Support our Troops" FundraiserOn Saturday December 12th, 2009 Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton will host our 3rd Annual "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event. Michael Angelo's Pizza will donate 100% of all money generated by the sale of our pizza to: Purchase international phone cards so that our brave men and women serving overseas can call home to their families. (phone calls home are at the expense of the soldier and are very costly). We want to keep this money as local as we possibly can - so we need your help in obtaining addresses of our troops serving overseas. The government will NOT share any information with us, so we must rely solely on families and friends of the soldiers to give us the names and addresses. 100% of the money raised will go toward phone cards purchased through the Military PX. None of the money will go toward the costs of this event nor to any outside groups . So far this event has raised over $34,000! We want to try and raise another $20,000 this year!
****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Then Buy a Fundraiser Rain Check! While we hope for a huge turnout on December 12th, we understand that many people may have other plans, be out of town, or just not be in the mood for pizza that day. So will will be offering "rain check" coupons for our special that we will be running - an Xlarge Pizza with One topping for $10.99. This will allow you have your money go toward the fundraiser and then enjoy your pizza at your convenience. These coupons will also make great Christmas gifts. Fundraiser rain checks will be available for sale on the day of the event and the day before only. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ......continued However, we are going to be offering for sale the "Fundraiser Rain Check" coupons for sale in Rushsylvania on Saturday December 12th, 2009. These cards are good for an XLarge one topping pizza for only $10.99. They will be good for any day after 12/12/09 and are good for a year. 100% of all the proceeds of the cards sold in Rushsylvania will also go toward the fundraiser. We are all very blessed to live in the greatest nation on the earth - the United States of America, and I ask you to join in and help give those who fight to keep us safe a very big Thank You! Please contact me, Michael Shepherd, if you want to help out in any way, shape or form at 419-673-7101 or my direct number 888-378-6488 or email me at michael@michael-angelos.com.
If you have a friend or relative that is serving please share their address with us! We must rely solely on YOU for this information. Please call me direct at 888-378-6488 or email me at michael@michael-angelos.com with any information that you may have - or feel free to drop this off to either store as well. July 18th 2009: International Paper "Shining Stars" win Pizza Eating Relay ContestAt the 2009 Hardin County Relay For Life, eating a 12" pizza in relay fashion, the International Paper "Shining Stars" beat out the other teams to claim the trophy and the title of 2009 Michael Angelo's Pizza Relay Pizza Eating Champions!
March,10th 2009: Team Brings Home Two Silver and One BronzeThe World Pizza Champions Pizza Team, including founding member Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza brought home two silver and one bronze medal from the World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Italy.
Michael Shepherd won Bronze in the Largest Dough stretch competition by tossing 17.6oz of dough out to 94cm. In doing so, Michael brought his international medal count to eight, for a total of three golds, three silvers and two bronze medals. More than any other U.S. competitor. Teammate Justin Wadstein of Kianti's Pizza & Pasta Bar in Santa Cruz, California won silver for the individual acrobatic category.
Click Here to see Justin's Routine on YouTube... The team also won silver in the presentation category for the bread sculpture of the Statue of Liberty by team members Matt Raposelli and Petra Kralickova.
View a day by day account of the competition at the World Pizza Champions blog. Click here to view the Blog... The World Pizza Champions pizza team is made up of dozens of pizzeria owners across the country. Founding members include Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza, Tony Gemignani of California, Joe Carlucci of Alabama and Sean Brauser from Ohio - plus many more.
March,10th 2009: Michael Angelo's Wins "Best Entree" at Taste of Logan CountyMichael Angelo's Pizza of Rushsyvania won the "Best Entree " award at the "Taste of Logan County" held by the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Logan County on March 10th, 2009. Restaurants from all over Logan County showcased their cuisine for the public at the Relay for Life's Team Kick-Off event held at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Thank You Logan County!!!
March 2nd 2009: Michael Featured in New Childrens Book!
My friend Tony Gemignani has written a new children's book called - "Tony and the Pizza Champions". The book is based on our pizza teams adventures traveling to the World Pizza Championship in Salsomaggiore, Itay and features me, Michael Shepherd in the book. Click Here to read more from the publisher To celebrate the release of the book, we have teamed up with Peach Tree Books in Bellefontaine for an afternoon of book autographing and acrobatic demonstrations on March 21st from 11am-3pm. Acrobatic shows will take place at Noon & 2pm. Each book sold on March 21st will also include a coupon good for a FREE pizza at Michael Angelo's Pizza.So be sure to mark your calendars and be one of the first to get your copy of "Tony & The Pizza Champions"!
Peach Tree Books & Company 129 W Columbus St. Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Books will also go on sale at both Michael Angelo's Pizza locations after 3/21/09
December 20th 2008: Fundraiser Another Success!Michael Angelo's Pizza raised just over $16,500 for our 2nd annual "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event, falling slightly short of last years $18,000. The funds were a blend of 100% of pizza sales at the Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, monetary donations from the communities of Kenton & Rushsylvania, and 100% of pizza rain check sales from both pizzeria locations. Pizza & Rain Check sales accounted for about $15,700 of the amount with the rest coming from monetary donations. All of the money will go toward purchasing phone cards from the Military Exchange Service for local soldiers currently serving overseas. Phone cards will be mailed to the soldiers along with a care package. Soldiers addresses will still be accepted through December 28th. Please contact Michael Shepherd if you have a soldiers address that you would like added to the list. Michael Angelo's to Hold 2nd Annual "We Support our Troops" FundraiserOn Saturday December 20th, 2008 Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton will host our 2nd Annual "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event. Michael Angelo's Pizza will donate 100% of all money generated by the sale of our pizza to: Purchase international phone cards so that our brave men and women serving overseas can call home to their families. (phone calls home are at the expense of the soldier and are very costly). We want to keep this money as local as we possibly can - so we need your help in obtaining addresses of our troops serving overseas. The government will NOT share any information with us, so we must rely solely on families and friends of the soldiers to give us the names and addresses. 100% of the money raised will go toward phone cards purchased through the Military PX, postage and for a care package to go along with the phone cards. None of the money will go toward the costs of this event nor to any outside groups . Last year we had an unbelievable response and raised over $18,000! We want to try and break that number this year.
****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** These coupons will also make great Christmas gifts. Fundraiser rain checks will be available for sale on the day of the event only. However if you would like to place a pre-order for five or more rain checks we can have them ready for you to pickup on December 19th. If you are interested in a pre-order of five or more rain checks please contact me directly at 888-378-6488 or by email at michael@michael-angelos.com The same offer for pre-orders applies for the Rushsylvania location as well. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** ......continued However, we are going to be offering for sale the "Fundraiser Rain Check" coupons for sale in Rushsylvania on Saturday December 20th, 2008. These cards are good for an XLarge one topping pizza for only $9.99. They will be good for any day after 12/20/08 and don't expire. 100% of all the proceeds of the cards sold in Rushsylvania will also go toward the fundraiser. We are all very blessed to live in the greatest nation on the earth - the United States of America, and I ask you to join in and help give those who fight to keep us safe a very big Thank You! Please contact me, Michael Shepherd, if you want to help out in any way, shape or form at 419-673-7101 or my direct number 888-378-6488 or email me at michael@michael-angelos.com.
If you have a friend or relative that is serving please share their address with us! We must rely solely on YOU for this information. Please call me direct at 888-378-6488 or email me at michael@michael-angelos.com with any information that you may have - or feel free to drop this off to either store as well.
July 19th 2008: "Liberty for Life" Wins Pizza Eating Relay Contest
July 16th 2008: Michael Angelo's Raises $2,129.29 For YMCA
June 16th 2008:
Michael Angelo's to Hold Fundraiser for YMCAOn Wednesday July 16th, 2008 Michael Angelo's Pizza will be helping the Hardin County YMCA raise money for the 2008 Strong Kids Campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign helps provide local children and families with access to YMCA activities and memberships - who otherwise could not afford it. Michael Angelo's Pizza will be donating 50% of the days sales to the Hardin County Family YMCA. YMCA employees and volunteers will be delivering pizza from 4pm-8pm. Every order placed this day will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 1 Year Family Membership (Value of $500). Michael Angelo's will be randomly giving away (4) $50 Gift Cards from 4-8pm as well. June 13th 2008: Holiday Ramblers Visit Michael Angelo's Pizza
June 6th 2008: Michael Performs at All Things Italian FestivalMichael Shepherd, owner of Michael Angelo's Pizza, performed at the 3rd Annual All Things Italian Festival in Fairfield, IA.
March,12th 2008: Michael Angelo's Wins "Best Pizza" at Taste of Logan CountyMichael Angelo's Pizza of Rushsyvania won the "Best Pizza" award at the "Taste of Logan County" held by the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life of Logan County on March 12th. Restaurants from all over Logan County showcased their cuisine for the public at the Relay for Life's Team Kick-Off event held at the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center. Thank You Logan County!!!
February 11, 2008: 2008 Business of the Year - Michael Angelo's Pizza***** Excerpt & Photo from the Kenton Times***** www.kentontimes.com The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance honored Arden Searson (seated) as its Citizen of the Year Monday night at the Plaza Inn in Mount Victory. The business of the
December, 12th 2007: Over $18,000 Raised To Help Troops Call HomeMichael Angelo's Pizza raised over $18,000 for their "We Support Our Troops" fundraiser event, easily passing the goal of $10,000. The funds were a blend of 100% of pizza sales at the Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, monetary donations from the communities of Kenton & Rushsylvania, and 100% of pizza rain check sales from both pizzeria locations. Pizza & Rain check sales accounted for about $15,800 of the amount with the rest coming from monetary donations. Over $4,500 was used to buy phone cards through the Military Exchange Service for our local soldiers serving overseas, giving each soldier approximately 20 hours of call time, hopefully enough to get them through their entire tour. These cards are already purchased and on the way.
With such an overwhelming turnout and much more than we could use just for our handful of local soldiers, we have donated $12,000 to VFW Operation Uplink. This VFW program provides phone cards to soldiers serving overseas and injured soldiers recovering in hospitals and nursing homes - free of charge. Our donation will provide phone cards from Operation Uplink to our local soldier's entire units - still keeping our money as local as we can.
Also - anyone can request that a phone card be sent to their loved one or family member serving overseas through this program, just visit operationuplink.org to make your request. The remainder of the proceeds will go toward Christmas "Thank You" gifts for local families of soldiers who are serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congratulations to David Parker, winner of the raffle for the painting donated by Marilyn Reed of Marilyn's Artistry and framed by Todd Baldwin of the Old Coots Place.
Michael Angelo's to Hold "We Support our Troops" FundraiserOn Saturday December 8th, 2007 Michael Angelo's Pizza, will host our 1st annual “We Support Our Troops” fundraiser event. Michael Angelo's Pizza will donate 100% of all money generated by the sale of our pizza to:
Our goal is to raise at least $10,000 and intend on making this an annual event for as long as our troops are serving us abroad. In addition to raising money, we are going to building a Christmas basket for our recent veterans and those families that are left behind while their Husbands/Wives/Moms/Dads are serving our country. We hope to fill these baskets full of free and discounted goods and services from local businesses. While we hope for a huge turnout on December 8th, we understand that many people may have other plans, be out of town, or just not be in the mood for pizza that day. So will will be offering “raincheck” coupons for our special that we will be running – an Xlarge Pizza with One topping for $9.99. This will allow you have your money go toward the fundraiser and then enjoy your pizza at your convenience. These coupons will also make great Christmas gifts. We are all very blessed to live in the greatest nation on the earth – the United States of America, and I ask you to join in and help give those who fight to keep us safe a very big Thank You! Please contact me, Michael Shepherd, if you can help out by donating a product, gift card, service, or discount or in any way, shape or form at 419-673-7101 or my direct number 888-378-6488 or email me at michael@michael-angelos.com. Also, if you know of anyone from our area currently serving please contact me with their contact information, if we have their unit name/number we can make sure that the phone cards get to them.
July 25th 2007: Michael Angelo's Raises $2,175.32 For YMCA
June 11th 2007:
Michael Angelo's to Hold Fundraiser for YMCAOn Wednesday July 25th, 2007 Michael Angelo's Pizza will be helping the Hardin County YMCA raise money for the 2007 Strong Kids Campaign. The Strong Kids Campaign helps provide local children and families with access to YMCA activities and memberships - who otherwise could not afford it. Michael Angelo's Pizza will be donating 50% of the days sales to the Hardin County Family YMCA. YMCA employees and volunteers will be delivering pizza from 5pm-9pm. The YMCA is giving away a FREE 1 week membership to the Hardin County Family YMCA good in the month of August 2007 with every order placed on 7/25/07. In addition every order placed this day will be entered into a drawing for a FREE 1 Year Family Membership (Value of $500). Michael Angelo's will be randomly giving away (3) $100 Gift Cards from 5-9pm as well. March 29th 2007: Michael Angelo's Pizza Brings Home More Gold & Silver from ItalyCompeting with his pizza team - the World Pizza Champions, Michael Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton, brought home Gold and Silver medals from the Olimpiadi della Pizza or Pizza Olympics, held in Salsomaggiore, Italy March 26-29th, 2007 . Taking the Gold medal in Team Acrobatic, and successfully defending last years title, the team performed a routine inspired by the movie the Godfather. In the six minute choreographed routine, team members did acrobatic dough throwing tricks such as across the shoulders, through the legs, and three at a time - all while wearing suits. Facing over 50 competitors from dozens of countries, Michael also brought home Silver the “Pizza piu Grande” or Largest Dough Stretch competition. The teams success at the Pizza Olympics was received negatively by many of the international competitors and the event organizers. The team's wins were met with booing and catcalls from the crowd. In addition, while preparing for the team acrobatics, the team was instructed by the event organizers that they were permitted to cheer for the Italian team, but were to instruct any American spectators to remain silent and not to cheer for their American teammates. This year the Pizza Olympics drew competitors from dozens of countries including Japan, Germany, Sri Lanka, India, Brazil, Iceland and the Ukraine. The team won a combined six awards this year: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 4th and 5th place in baking and Best Pizza from the United States.
March 22nd 2007: Michael Angelo's Pizza Bring Back Silver From World Pizza Games LeeAnna Shepherd of Michael Angelo's Pizza brought back a Silver Medal from the World Pizza Games held in Las Vegas, NV on March 20, 21, and 22nd. In the Fastest Dough competition LeeAnna tossed out five 10oz doughs in just 42.28 seconds, narrowly missing first place by only 1.04 seconds. This year the World Pizza Games brought in competitors from all over the world including Italy, Korea, and Ireland. LeeAnna is now headed to Italy with the World Pizza Champions pizza team to compete in the Pizza Olympics held on March 26th-29th.
March 19th 2007: Michael Angelo's Pizza Headed to Italy for First Inaugural Pizza Olympics
Michael Shepherd, owner of Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton and Rushsylvania, and LeeAnna Shepherd are heading to Salsomaggiore, Italy to compete in the 1st Inaugural Pizza Olympics , held March 26th – 29th. Both will compete as members of the World Pizza Champions pizza team in Largest, Fastest, Acrobatic, and Baking Competitions. As part of the World Pizza Champions, they will be returning to defend their Gold Medal in Team Acrobatics won at last years World Pizza Championship. Before heading to Italy, Miss Shepherd will be competing at the World Pizza Games during the International Pizza Expo to be held March 20th-22nd in Las Vegas, NV. LeeAnna pre-qualified for the finals by placing 1st at the Northeast Pizza Show in the Largest Dough Stretch and Fastest Dough last September. In addition, Kenton Store Manager - Brian Grindell, will be representing Michael Angelo's Pizza as one of the finalists for the Pizza Festiva competition. The winner of this event will take home the “Pizza of the Year” Award. Michael Angelo's Pizza qualified for the event by taking first place at the Sofo Foods Pizza Showdown last September with the El Scorcho Pizza. year.
October 7th 2006: Sam Bump & Blake Treen Win Kids Pizza Making ContestRushsylvania: Sam Bump, age 10, took top prize at the 1st Annual Kids Pizza Cookoff held at Michael Angelo's Pizza in Rushsylvania with his “Greek Pizza”. His award winning pizza was topped with Garlic Sauce, Green Olives, Black Olives, Onions, Tomatoes, and Parmesan, Romano, and Provolone Cheeses . Sam's Pizza will become part of the Michael Angelo's Pizza menu for at least 1 year. Judging the contest were Dan Mitchell of the Rushsylvania Beautification Association and Donna Beale, Culinary Arts Instructor at Ohio Hi-Point JVS.
Kenton: Blake Treen ,age 10, won 1st place at the 1st Annual Kids Pizza Cookoff held at Michael Angelo's Pizza in Kenton with his “Blakester”. His award winning pizza was topped with Ranch Dressing, Grilled Chicken, Black Olives, Bacon, Ham, and topped with Lettuce and Tomato after baking. Blake's Pizza will become part of the Michael Angelo's Pizza menu for at least 1 year. Judging the contest were Dan Robinson of the Kenton Times, Sue Harrision of the Hardin County Chamber of Commerce, Amy Chiles from WKTN, and Brad Blue from the Kenton City Schools.
Click here for Photos From the Contest...
October 6th 2006: Michael Angelo's Pizza in a New Food Network SpecialMichael Shepherd owner of Michael Angelo's Pizza will be appearing on a brand new Food Network special called Challenge: Pizza Champions, debuting Thursday October 12th at 9pm. This new special pits the four founding members of the World Pizza Champions team against each other in a showdown at the Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN. Each member will attempt to toss, roll and spin their way into the Guinness Book of World Records. A fourth competition tests their pizza-making skills, as they each have 10 minutes to put together a gourmet pizza using none of America's top 10 ingredients. $10,000 goes to the pizziola with the most points at the end of the day. Click Here For More Info From the Food Network...
August 31st 2006: National Kids Pizza Making ContestMichael Angelo's Pizza is partnering with Lindsay Olives and The World Pizza Champions for a "Kid's Pizza Cook-Off!" This is your chance to have your child's pizza added to the Michael Angelo's Pizza menu for one year! Kid's 12 and under can come make their own special creation at Michael Angelo's Pizza using Lindsay Black Olives as one of their pizza toppings. You will be judged on taste, originality, visual appeal, and how well olives are used in the recipe. 3 local "celebrity" judges will judge your pizza! The winner gets to name their pizza and Michael Angelo's Pizza Will place it on the menu for 1 year. The winner will also receive a case of Lindsay Olives, and be eligible to win a visit from one or more of The World Pizza Champions! Registration, media release, and officials rules can be printed off the website, but must be mailed or brought to Michael Angelo's Pizza The first 20 children can participate. |
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