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• First annual Green Bay Packers Fan Fest in the Lambeau FieldAtrium is an extraordinary success. Favre kicks off the weekend byofficially announcing his return for a 15th season (March 11-13).• The Packers and American Family Insurance announce a jointeffort, through sales of a pink Packers breast cancer cap, topromote breast cancer awareness, raise funds to support thoseafflicted and sustain research (July 7). With goal of $100,000,effort tops $1 million.• At annual shareholders’ meeting (July 27), Larry Weyers reportsrecord $25.4 million profit from operations during 2004-05fiscal year. Team also establishes the Packers FranchisePreservation Fund (PFPF), formerly the corporate reserve.• Believed to be first time in broadcast history that an NFL practiceis televised to a national audience, the Packers and Bills culminatetwo days of combined workouts with the annual Family Nightscrimmage on NFLNetwork (Aug. 5).• For just the fifth timein their rich history,the Packers retire auniform number, thelate Reggie White’sNo. 92 (Sept. 18).2006• One day after a 23-17 win over Seattle finalizes the Packers’ first losingseason since 1991, GM Thompson dismisses Sherman (Jan. 2).• After a thorough and exhaustive nine-day search, Thompsonnames Mike McCarthy the Packers’ 14th head coach (Jan. 12).• Lambeau Field hosts the Frozen Tundra Classic, a collegiate hockeygame in which eventual nationalchampion Wisconsin defeats OhioState, 4-2. The event draws 40,890,a virtual sellout and the fourth-largestcrowd ever to see an outdoorhockey game (Feb. 11).• At team’s quarterly board meeting,Harlan formally becomes Chairmanand Chief Executive Officer andJones becomes President and Chief Operating Officer (May 31).• Annual shareholders meeting moves back to Lambeau Field;treasurer Larry Weyers reports $18 million profit from operationsduring 2005-06 fiscal year, saying Packers have moved to franchisehighseventh place in NFL team revenue rankings (July 19).• White, a perennial All-Pro and then the team’s career sacksleader, becomes Packers’ 21st representative in Pro FootballHall of Fame, receiving induction on first ballot (Aug. 5).2007• Work begins on Lambeau Field’s new playing surface, a projectthat will equip the hallowed ground with the latest technology,DD GrassMaster. A natural-grass surface, reinforced with manmadefibers, is installed on top of a new drainage and heatingsystem (Jan. 10).• Team promotes Vicki Vannieuwenhoven to vice president offinance and Jason Wied to vice president of administration/corporate counsel (April 3).• Team announces plans to celebrate 50thanniversary of Lambeau Field, the NFL’slongest-tenured facility. An anniversarylogo is created to mark the occasion withplans to feature it prominently, includingon uniforms and on the field (May 15).• The Executive Committee announces thatJohn Jones, president and COO, has taken a leave of absencefor personal reasons (May 26).• At team’s quarterly meeting, the Board of Directors unanimouslysupports a move that will allow Bob Harlan, then Chairman of theBoard, to serve as the Packers’ principal executive officer despitehaving reached the mandatory retirement age, 70 (May 30).• The Executive Committee formally accepts resignation of Jones,who cites health concerns as reason for departure. A search committeefor a new President and CEO, consisting of members of theExecutive Committee and Board of Directors, is formed (July 20).• At annual shareholders’ meeting, treasurer Weyers reports $22million profit for 2006-07 fiscal year and a $10 million boost to517PFPF, now at $125.5 million (July 25).• For the first time since Aug. 5, 1961, Packers hold training camppractice at City Stadium, with nearly 3,500 in attendance (July 31).• Favre throws his 421st career touchdown pass in victory atMinnesota, breaking Dan Marino’s NFL career record (Sept. 30).• Packers clinch first NFC North title and playoff berth since 2004with win over Oakland (Dec. 9).• Board of Directors unanimously elects Mark H. Murphy asPackers’ new President and CEO. Schedule is established forHarlan to remain as Chairman through end of football season,when he then becomes Chairman Emeritus and Murphy officiallyassumes role as top executive (Dec. 3).• Team historian Lee Remmel announces his retirement, effectiveat the end of the calendar year, ending 62-year association withfranchise as a sportswriter and member of front office (Dec. 12).2008• GM Thompson signed to new five-year contract (Jan. 7).• Packers overcome early 14-point deficit to defeat Seattle, 42-20, inNFC Divisional playoff at snow-covered Lambeau (Jan. 12).• In third-coldest game in league championship history, withminus-1 temperature and minus-23 wind chill at kickoff, questfor fifth Super Bowl berth comes up agonizingly short with 23-20overtime loss to eventual champion New York Giants (Jan. 20).• McCarthy signed to new five-year contract (Feb. 5).• In awarding annual grants through Packers Foundation, franchiseannounces a comprehensive charity impact of more than$5 million in the past year (Feb. 19).• Favre, owner of NFL career records for pass attempts, completions,yards and touchdowns, and the team’s starting quarterback for thepast 253 games (275 including playoffs), announces his retirementin a formal press conference at Lambeau Field (March 6).• At annual shareholders’ meeting, treasurer Weyers reports$23.4 million profit for 2007-08 fiscal year and a $2 millionboost to PFPF, now at $127.5 million (July 24).• Favre un-retires and is reinstated to roster by NFL CommissionerRoger Goodell (Aug. 4), then traded to New York Jets (Aug. 6).• Aaron Rodgers becomes first quarterback other than Favre tostart a Packers game since Sept. 27, 1992 (Sept. 8).2009• One week following conclusion of 6-10 season, McCarthy dismissessix assistant coaches (Jan. 5).• Shawn Slocum promoted to special teams coordinator (Jan. 15),Dom Capers hired as new defensive coordinator (Jan. 19), andrest of coaching staff is filled out (Feb. 3).• Packers select Boston College NT B.J. Raji with the No. 9overall pick in the NFL Draft and trade up to select USC LB ClayMatthews at No. 26, the first time since 1993 the Packers bringin two first-round draft choices (April 25).• At annual shareholders’ meeting, treasurer Weyers reports $4million profit for 2008-09 fiscal year with PFPF remaining at$127.5 million (July 30).• Packers dedicate renovated Nitschke Field as primary trainingcampfacility, welcoming overflow crowd of approximately 2,100for first practice. Permanent bleachers are installed, and a portionof the new field is heated for late-season use (Aug. 1).• WR Donald Driver breaks Sharpe’s franchise record for careerreceptions (Oct. 18).COMMUNITYADMIN. &COACHESDRAFT &VETERANS FREE AGENTS 2012 REVIEWCHRONOLOGYPACJKERS CHRONOLOGYLAMBEAUFIELD MISC.