panthers privileges ultimate

2014 PRO BOWL
PANTHERS
PRIVILEGES
ULTIMATE
DREAM TRIP GIVEAWAY
By Kalen Rearden
PSL Owner and teacher,
Charlotte Shand, didn’t
argue when the Panthers
Privileges team told her
to pack her bags after
revealing she was a winner
in this year’s Ultimate Trip
Giveaway! Shand and
a guest were headed to
Hawaii for the 2014 Pro
Bowl. The ROAR caught
up with the long time PSL
Owner and got the play-byplay of her fabulous trip!
Charlotte and her guest, Tom Pas,
arrived in Honolulu on Thursday,
January 23 and checked into
the Sheraton Waikiki. “We had
a lovely room facing the ocean
and actually saw whales jumping
while sitting on the balcony.” On
Saturday evening, Charlotte and
Tom attended the Pro Bowl cocktail
event on the Ocean Lawn of the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel. “We received
gorgeous leis upon entering
this old, beautifully restored
hotel. The food was fabulous,
cocktails delicious, and the people
welcoming. We enjoyed meeting
many fans from other teams and
sharing the excitement of the
weekend.” Shand continued,
“What a magnificent party!”
Sunday morning the winning
PSL Owner prepared herself for
a full day of experiencing the
Hawaiian culture while tailgating
and cheering on the participating
Panthers players. They found the
Pro Bowl All-Star Block Party on
the main street packed with bands,
vendors and food trucks. However,
Charlotte explains that they had
yet to experience the highlight of
their trip, the Official Pro Bowl
Tailgate Party. “It was a very rainy
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morning, but we were dry and comfortable
under the big white tent. The food was
absolutely the best! There was a wide
variety of choices, many of them signature
dishes from around the NFL created by
Hawaii’s finest chefs.” Charlotte and Tom
were entertained by traditional Hawaiian
dancers as they ate and drank.”We were
able to visit with NFL fans from all other
areas of the country, as well as some
tropical showers– then they were on their
way across the street to beautiful Aloha
Stadium.
We asked the winners what it was like to
be a part of the action there in Hawaii,
and Charlotte responded, “We really
enjoyed the new format; fans and players
alike seemed to be having lots of fun.”
However, the PSL Owner didn’t say it was
all easy. “It
“We had a marvelous time in Hawaii - I want to thank the was difficult to
Panthers organization for making this trip possible. As a proud decide who to
cheer for since
Panthers PSL Owner and avid football fan, this was very special,” there were three
Panthers on
each team! We
Panther fans.” On their way out Charlotte decided to just enjoy ourselves and cheer
and Tom received Pro Bowl hats as a
for good plays.” When asked about their
gift to shield them from the sporadic
favorite play of the evening, Charlotte and
Tom of course answered, “Mike Tolbert’s
two point conversion! We were especially
excited to see that.”
Charlotte Shand could hardly believe
she won all of that by simply clicking
on her Panthers Econnect emails. “We
had a marvelous time in Hawaii - I want
to thank the Panthers organization for
making this trip possible. As a proud
Panthers PSL Owner and avid football fan,
this was very special,” she continued. “A
big thank you to the Panthers Privileges
team for their help and attention to
details. We had a blast!” In closing, we
asked the winners what they will be up
to in the off-season, and in true Carolina
Panther fan fashion they answered ,
“looking forward to a very successful
Panthers 2014 season!”
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SUPER BOWL XLVIII
PANTHERS PRIVILEGES ULTIMATE DREAM TRIP GIVEAWAY
By Kalen Rearden
Back in December, Paige Burgess was going about a normal day in her office when
she was surprised by the Panthers Privileges team. The unexpected PSL Owner
was presented with a large boarding pass and an all-expense paid trip to this year’s
NFL Super Bowl! This month the ROAR spills the details about her experience in
New York & New Jersey this winter.
Paige and her son arrived in New York on Friday,
January 31st. Once the two of them settled into
the hotel, the Super Bowl festivities began. Paige
and her son explored the city as it was decorated
for the event of the year. “We had a wonderful time
up north. It was an awesome experience”, said
the winning PSL Owner. They continued to get
their cold weather gear ready in preparation for
Sunday’s events and Super Bowl XLVIII.
On Sunday afternoon the two bundled up and
began making their way to MetLife stadium. The
city was buzzing with excitement and anticipation
of who would be crowned World Champion! Once
they arrived, Paige and her son got ready in
their seats to watch the game millions dream
of witnessing. This year’s Championship was
certainly like no other with an unexpected final
score of 43-8. “We wish that the game would
have been a little more competitive,” Burgess
explained, “however, simply being there was
super fun!”
The game itself was not the only news-worthy part
of the evening. Bruno Mars was set to perform
the coveted halftime show. The entertainment
selection had raised public scrutiny prior to the
game due to the main act’s lack of longevity in
the entertainment industry compared to past
performers. However, Burgess gave Bruno Mars,
and guest The Red Hot Chili Peppers, two thumbs
up by saying, “The halftime show was incredible!”
The winners had a blast watching the live concert
in a sold out stadium.
Although post Super Bowl weather of snow and
ice caused a delayed homecoming for the Burgess
family, they still had an incredible vacation. Paige
explained, “The only thing that could have made
the trip any better was if the Panthers had been
there”, and we couldn’t agree more!
Next year, you could be the lucky winner of this
incredible experience. Simply ensure that you
are signed up for Panthers Econnect emails and
enter to win. Paige Burgess is only one of several
Panther Privileges winners this year. She affirms,
“My sincerest thanks to the Panthers for making
this trip of a lifetime happen for me and my son!”
Not to worry, the Panther Privileges program won’t
be taking a knee this offseason. As part of the
initiative to show all PSL Owners our appreciation
for their support, we will continue to offer new and
exciting opportunities. Keep checking your emails
for the next big chance to win!
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