Chicago Blackhawk Standbys Inc.
Official fan club of the Chicago Blackhawks, since 1944

The Blackhawk Standby's Inc. is the oldest fan club in the National Hockey League. The club was founded in 1944 by a group of fans sitting in the first balcony of the Chicago Stadium. Its express purpose was to keep hockey fans together over the years. The club has hosted many social events, some becoming yearly occurrences. Standby meetings are held every month (except August) at various locations. Guests and prospective members are always welcomed. Fellow committee members organize out of town Hawks trips, a picnic, a Christmas holiday party, an annual club dinner, baseball outings and much more. Becoming an active member is the best way to get involved and participate, and also the most fun. There is something of interest for everyone. We, as a club, also are members of the National Hockey League Booster Clubs Inc. Once a year, members of the various clubs gather together for our NHLBC Convention. A few of the cities past conventions took us to were Washington D.C., Vancouver, New York, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Detroit and of course, Chicago. In 2005, we went to Los Angeles and in 2006 we will be going to Buffalo. They are planned 2 years in advance and are held the 2nd weekend in August. Tours of the host city are arranged for the week along with a tour of the ice arena. Your membership entitles you to a Standby membership card, makes you eligible to attend the convention,and a subscription to our monthly newsletter, The Wigwam. The Wigwam keeps members abreast of what events are planned along with informative articles regarding hockey, the Blackhawks and club members. What better way is there for sharing in the common goal of all hockey fans- fellowship, support and the promotion of hockey while having a great time doing it.

Merchandise
Gladys Wheeler 
President 
Blackhawk Standbys
CLUB OFFICERS
                                                                    
President:                                 Gladys Wheeler    Vice President:                         Joan Rog  Treasurer:                                 Irene Alex
Recording Secretary:                     Karen Shimskie      Financial Secretary:                 Nika Alex             Sergeant At Arms:                     Roy Erdmann      Executive Board:                       Al Buitenwerf                                                           Blanche Erdmann                                                    Steve Shimskie
                                                 Barb Rog
          COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON
                                                                                                                                                               Out of town trips:                      Joan Rog               Convention:                              Joan Rog
Merchandising:                         Roy Erdmann        Rules:                                       Al Buitenwerf         Activities:                                  Karen Shimskie      Wigwam Editor:                        Elaine Uhrik          Auditing:                                   Jim Orth                                                                  Debbie Orth                                                            Eddie Michor          Christmas Party:                      Gladys Wheeler     Annual Club Dinner:                    
Membership:                            Nika Alex
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