Posted on Oct. 2: ‘MESS’ brings together faculty, staff

McMaster isn't messing' around in its effort to bring together faculty and staff.

The McMaster Employee Spirit Society (MESS) is offering free tickets to the Oct. 12 Marauders football game to faculty, staff and their families.

“The purpose of this is to bring McMaster employees and their families together to the football game, in a way of building “working at McMaster” team spirit and to recognize and thank employees and have fun with colleagues and families,” says Anthony Celani, Human Resources officer.

The Marauders will take on the University of Toronto Varsity Blues at Les Prince Field at 2 p.m. The initiative includes free refreshments in a tent from 1 to 2 p.m., end-zone patio seating, child-monitoring services and children's programs from 1 to 5 p.m. for ages four and up. Half-time activities include a 60-piece marching band from New Jersey, a 50-50 draw and door prizes.

A limited number of complimentary tickets are available. To get game tickets and information sent by mail, you must register by Oct. 4. Employees who register after that date will be able to pick up their tickets and information at the Ivor Wynne Centre Locker Rooms Service Desk. Tickets are limited to a maximum of two adults and two children per family. Registration must identify is minding/activities for children over four years old are needed during the game and if a child has special needs.

For more information, or to register online, visit http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/life/index.html or email celania@mcmaster.ca.