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5th Annual Bills Backers of Atlanta Charity Tailgate, Sun, December 11, 12:30-4pm (Bills game 4-7pm)

Ronni Michelle — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:44:23 +0000

Mark your calendars – December 11, 2011 the tradition continues. $15 members, $20 non-members

“The only thing we don’t have is snow!” – Jeff Blackman circa 2004

Here is the deal folks, for $15, you get one hell of a damn good time and one hell of a full stomach! If you don’t like fun and you don’t like food, stop reading.

For those of you that are new, we have been doing this tailgate for years, but didn’t do it last year because the Bills did not have a 4 o’clock game. We party, we eat, we drink, we cheer and then we pile into the bar to watch the Bills (attempt to) pummel somebody. This year, it’s the Chargers on Sunday, Dec. 11.

So, without further ado, this year your hard-earned $15 ($20 for non-club members) gets you all-you-can-eat Sahlen’s hot dogs courtesy of Barker’s Red Hots, Buffalo-style Pizza courtesy of Galla’s Pizza, Chivetta’s chicken wings, Bison Chip dip and all-you-can-drink Molson Canadian! I am trying to score us some Aunt Rosie’s Loganberry too!!! Ah, the memories!

We will have games and music! No, I am not talking about Twister and Monopoly. I am talking about typical games that mix well with drinkin! Think cornhole, flip cup, beer pong, etc. Feel free to bring something to play if you have it!

However, while there will be those that partake in excess, this is a family event and everyone is invited! I had my 4 and 6 year old niece and nephew at a tailgate a few years ago if that gives you any idea……

We will have items to raffle off too! So far we have a few Bills autographed items, a Thurman Thomas autographed football for example. I will send a complete list of the raffle items out prior to the event. If you have anything that you would like to donate to be raffled off, please let me know! We will also do a 50/50 raffle.

Lastly, back by very popular demand, we will be selling Bills Backers t-shirts! We have ordered both long-sleeve and short-sleeve navy and red shirts! Get yours before they are gone!

Keep in mind that this event, along with all that we do is to raise money for charity. At the end of the season, we tally up our earnings, count our blessings and donate to the likes of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, the Woman’s and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo and Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis. This does not happen without your help! Monetary donations above and beyond the $15 fee are more than welcome.

“Where else would you rather be?” – Marv Levy circa 1989

Quetions? Email (John) john@billsbackersatl.com or (Ronni) ronni@billsbackersatl.com

White out, no it’s not a snow storm

Ronni Michelle — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:34:46 +0000

It’s not a freak snow storm in Atlanta, it’s the Bills Backers of Atlanta WHITE OUT. The Buffalo Bills will wear their white uniforms at home this weekend, and to honor them we will be hosting a WHITE OUT at the Hudson Grille. So remember to wear WHITE as we host the New York J-E-T-S, suck, suck, suck.

http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Bills-to-wear-white-jerseys-on-Sunday/97246a0c-140b-43be-a0a3-5452b6fb06f0

Bills Backers Continue to Give Back

Ronni Michelle — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 13:17:09 +0000

Bills Backers President, John Dutko, and member, Patrick Kelly, continue to give back to the community. John and Pat attended the Hearts and Hands Gala benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities. We look forward to donating more to charity with our Annual Tailgate Party, Dec. 11th.

Pat (right), John (left)

Sabres Roadtrip 2011

Ronni Michelle — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:55:34 +0000

The Nashville trip has been canceled due to a lack of commitment. All money will be refunded to the appropriate parties. We look forward to planning a trip in the near future.

Summer Social – Galla’s Pizza July 26th

Ronni Michelle — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:43:32 +0000

Galla's Pizza

Will the NFL lockout ever end? As of right now, who the hell knows! In the mean time and to take our mind off of it, the BBA gals have planned a Buffalo-In-Atlanta Summer Social event for you!

The party will be held at the new Galla’s Pizza location in Dunwoody on Tuesday, July 26 from 6:30-8:30pm. For those of you that don’t already know about this gem, Bob Galla is from Buffalo and has been slingin pies in Atlanta for 10-years now! His Buffalo-style slate crust pizza has been known to make a grown man cry (you know, because he misses home)!

Bob has put together two BBA-member specials for the evening; 2-slices w/ 2-toppings and a Molson Canadian for $7 or 2-slices w/ 2-toppings and a soda for $6. Ok, I really wanted to type pop, but Bob put soda. Galla’s Dunwoody is located at 1155 Mt. Vernon Hwy., Sandy Springs, GA 30338. See you there!

Bisons vs G.Braves Outing – June 4th

Ronni Michelle — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:21:22 +0000

Hey batter, batter…

Our first summer outing will be held June 4th when the Buffalo Bisons take on the Gwinnett Braves. $15 for an infield ticket and tailgate. The Bisons game is SOLD OUT.

Sahlen’s tailgate at 5:00 pm, first pitch is at 7:05 pm! Let’s go Buffalo!

Questions, ideas, suggestions…email Ronni at ronni@billsbackersatl.com or John at john@billsbackersatl.com.

NFL Draft Party

Ronni Michelle — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:04:33 +0000

The NFL draft is right around the corner and we will be hosting our 2nd annual draft party at the Hudson Grill Midtown the evening of Thursday, April 28th at 7:30.

The Bills have the distinct honor of picking third this year, so let’s hope that ol Buddy and Chan choose wisely. The last time the Bills picked this high, we fumbled by taking Mike Williams with the fourth pick in 2002. We are however, eternally optimistic.

We will be having pizza from Buffalo at this event and a “guess the bills pick” contest, so get their before the start of the draft to participate. Who will it be? Marcel Dareus? Von Miller? Cam Newton? Come to the Hudson Grill Midtown to find out!

Sabres Playoff Action

Ronni Michelle — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 14:00:25 +0000

Our beloved Sabres have made the playoffs, so we will be starting up the game viewing parties again. You will be able to catch every single Sabres playoff game at the Hudson Grill Midtown along with other relocated Sabres fans. We will even be bringing in pizza from Buffalo on 4/22.

Round 1 (vs the Philadelphia Flyers):

Game 1: Thursday, April 14 Buffalo @ Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. – WIN 1-0
Game 2: Saturday, April 16 Buffalo @ Philadelphia 5 p.m. – Loss 5-4
Game 3: Monday, April 18 Philadelphia @ Buffalo 7 p.m. Loss 4-2
Game 4: Wednesday, April 20 Philadelphia @ Buffalo 7:30 p.m. WIN 1-0
Game 5: Friday, April 22 Buffalo @ Philadelphia 7:30 p.m. WIN 4-3
Game 6: Sunday, April 24 Philadelphia @ Buffalo 3 p.m. Loss 5-4
Game 7: Tuesday, April 26 Buffalo @ Philadelphia Loss – Sabres out, ugh.

Buffalo News article on Bills Backers

David — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:35:26 +0000

The Buffalo News has published an article about the bills backers across the country, you can find a copy here.
BBA Buffalo Magazine Article

It’s Spiller Time

Ronni Michelle — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:47:32 +0000

Join us for the 2010 Season Opener at the Hudson Grille Midtown. We’ll take on our rival Miami Dolphins. Kickoff is at 1 pm.

Tee-shirts will be for sale, $17 each. Please bring cash.

Bills BBA plastic cups are $4 each. Good for the entire season, 32 oz Molson for the price of the 16 oz Molson with cup purchase. You must bring your cup back each week to redeem this offer.

The Squares Game is back. Squares are $2 each. Payable by cash only. Last year’s jackpot was over $100 per game.

Let’s go Buffalo!