The Scoop with Chris Havel

Butler’s HOF berth a nod to 1996 defense

cbarto66 | 06/20/2022

Packers’ ‘D’ is loaded with talent, confidence

cbarto66 | 06/13/2022

LaFleur’s ‘To Do’ list as training camp nears

cbarto66 | 06/06/2022

Five Packers who are flying under the radar

cbarto66 | 05/31/2022

Packers in good hands with Lazard, Watkins and … OBJ this fall?

cbarto66 | 05/23/2022

By Chris Havel Special to EVENT USA GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers have built a receiving corps they can win with. That’s not a prediction. That’s a fact. Translation: Allen Lazard, Sammy Watkins, Randall Cobb and the rest are talented enough to give Green Bay’s offense, and in particular Aaron Rodgers, everything they need … Packers in good hands with Lazard, Watkins and … OBJ this fall?

Packers’ schedule no easy path to playoffs

cbarto66 | 05/16/2022

By Chris Havel GREEN BAY, Wis. –When the NFL schedule was released last May the Packers weren’t entirely sure Aaron Rodgers would be playing in Green Bay. So much has changed since then. Rodgers is back, Davante Adams and Za’Darius Smith are gone and a reconstituted Green Bay team is set to defend its NFC … Packers’ schedule no easy path to playoffs

Five reasons to love Packers’ 2022 draft

cbarto66 | 05/09/2022

By Chris Havel GREEN BAY, Wis. – There are at least a handful of reasons to love the Packers’ 2022 NFL draft. Here are my top five: ** No. 1 – A considerable number of national and local media “football experts” dissed the Packers’ draft. They turned up their noses and sniveled out a few … Five reasons to love Packers’ 2022 draft

Packers’ D gets boost, WR corps revamped

cbarto66 | 05/02/2022

By Chris Havel GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Packers tabbed Georgia defensive stars Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt in the first round with the belief that those Dawgs will hunt. They also selected a trio of pass-catching retrievers to go fetch the football when Aaron Rodgers throws it. Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Samori Toure … Packers’ D gets boost, WR corps revamped

Packers’ pivotal draft brings Walker, Wyatt

cbarto66 | 04/29/2022

By Chris Havel GREEN BAY, Wis. – Quay Walker and Devonte Wyatt will trade their Georgia “G’s” for Packers “G’s” as Green Bay’s “D” just became more daunting, with perhaps another Georgia peach – receiver George Pickens – still on the way. The Packers added scheme-specific defenders in Walker and Wyatt, who starred on Georgia’s … Packers’ pivotal draft brings Walker, Wyatt

Prepare to be thrilled by Packers’ 2022 draft

cbarto66 | 04/25/2022

By Chris Havel GREEN BAY, Wis. –The Packers have several advantages entering the NFL draft. Their greatest asset is a talented, deep roster on both sides of the football. They don’t have to do the “Jacksonville Dance” and spin themselves into a seizure trying to decide which of a dozen or more gaping holes they … Prepare to be thrilled by Packers’ 2022 draft

"I wish to convey my sincere thanks and gratitude for providing my husband and I with, what he refers to as the greatest experience of my life, apart from my wedding day."

-Lara and Matt Appleton, Thornhill, Ontario

"I just want to thank you for the wonderful job your staff did last weekend for the Packers vs. Lions game. This was our first time utilizing your program and we were not disappointed at all. In fact, we can’t wait to schedule and event for next season’s games. From my first experience with your staff placing my order until the very end at checkout of the hotel, everything was perfect. You truly out-do yourselves to please everyone. Thanks again for making our stay in Green Bay one of the best."

-Kim Ewing and Bruce DeMaine, Ann Arbor

"My wife and I booked the tour to Tampa. The trip was so well organized from start to finish. It started with the people in the office with their friendly help over the phone, to receiving the tickets in the mail, and meeting the tour guides with their upbeat personalities. Signs guided us in the airport and information was posted in our motel lobbies to keep us posted. Your people had everything in order. Talk about organization, you had it. Event USA made this a most memorable trip. Thanks for all involved."

-Dick Koerner, Neenah

"Dennis - I was blessed to join Amy and some of your customers at the Morton's tailgate as well as after the game. She does an amazing job for you. Every single customer I met praised Event USA for being able to arrange the hotel and tickets and fabulous tailgate party in such a quick time. Having been to some great tour tailgate parties in Jacksonville and Kansas City and old San Francisco, a lot can be said of the long-term benefit of having really great tailgate parties. Morton's was probably one of the best - amazing food, patio sitting on the riverfront, walk to stadium, open bar!!! It was first class fun!!!"

-Matt

"Good Morning, Nicole - Everything you did turned out great. The seats were great. Access to the air conditioned club lounge was great. Lots of Packers fans in the club lounge and overall at the stadium. The tailgate party at the fancy restaurant in the hotel was fabulous. The servers just kept on bringing out different sliders and desserts. Good thing that I got in a 30-minute run along the river in the morning. So, thank you! You may be speaking with me in November if I can work out getting up to Green Bay for a game. It's been too long since my last time. One of the best aspects of this weekend was interacting with so many people from Wisconsin and learning their personal stories of things Packers. And we even met a couple from St. Petersburg, Florida (my home county) and were able to tell them about the Varsity Club tavern and Packers bar in Clearwater where Mark Murphy's mother is in attendance -- very nice lady whose retirement home is in Clearwater, which borders my little city of Dunedin. Pre-COVID, I always went to the Varsity when the Packers games weren't televised locally -- lots of Wisconsin natives there, too + they serve brats and sauerkraut during Packers games. I'm glad that you are working for Event USA. "

-- Martin Lawyer, Dunedin, Florida

"Hi Amy- Just wanted to say thank you for making Jacksonville happen! We had a wonderful time and looking forward to more Packers games with Event USA in the future! Even though the game was not what we expected- we are packers fans for life-lol! Go pack go!!"

-Julie Mastrianni

"I want to thank Event USA and in particular Amy Flores for the Jacksonville trip. We have used you before and always were very pleased with the packages you have set up and your service. My son who lives in Charleston, SC and myself who lives in Minnesota, decided we needed to do a guys trip and decided to go through your company to see the opener in New Orleans. I initially called and talked with Amy about some questions I had and booked our trip. After itinerary and info was emailed to us, it soon became apparent that the trip to New Orleans wouldn’t happen. In steps Amy, wondering if we would be interested in Dallas if the game was moved there and a package was set up. Then finally the move to Jacksonville and continued communication from Amy on our interest. It was getting late at that point and I was wondering if she would be able to pull off setting up a package in Jacksonville. She did it. We went to Jacksonville and had a great time. The accommodations and the tail gate were fabulous. If only the Packer team we were hoping for had made the trip. Thank you Event USA and in particular Amy Flores."

-Tom Sohrweide, White Bear Lake, MN

"Thanks for all your help, the great tickets and service, and the chance to help me make one of my son’s dreams come true, seeing the Packers playing at home in Lambeau Field."

-Sam Jones, Sedalia

"Thank you for all your help. I had a great time at the Packer-Raider game opening day. I have already begun telling interested Packer fans in Sacramento about your service. The next time I come to Green Bay for a game, I’ll be sure to ask for your help. God bless you and God bless the Green Bay Packers."

-Frank Chavez, Sacramento

"I just wanted to say that I had such a great time. The whole weekend was so much fun. I enjoyed the Player Autograph Party and the tailgate party was just the best. After coming from a country that loves soccer, it was nice to mix with people who have the same interests as me. Thank you once again, Green Bay is one very special place."

-Beverley Moore, Lancaster

"My accommodations at the Best Western Midway were excellent. I was picked up at the airport and returned promptly. No problems at all. Your representative at the hotel on game day was very pleasant and helpful. The tailgate party was super, great food, great drinks and lots of fun. Obviously, Lambeau Field and the game itself was great. I will continue to use Event USA in the future, and I will definitely tell anyone who I come across to give you a call. One last thing, the hospitality I experienced in Green Bay was incredible. I have traveled to many places, and I don’t think there are more friendly people than the people of Green Bay. Thank you again and see you next year!"

-David Anastas, Worchester

"Thanks so much for the best weekend ever! You not only got us in all the Magazines, TV, WWW pages and even the big screen at Lambeau Field, but Disney World on the side? Nice job – You and your family are top notch – we were on the best tour for the Super Bowl! Seeing the Green Bay Packers win back the Lombardi Trophy was a life long dream of this Packer fan, and you all were so dedicated to the job of taking care of us that, like the Packers, we were a winning team! Keep me on your list."

-William D Lorge, Representative to the Wisconsin State Assembly

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