2009 Cubs Caravan
The annual Cubs Caravan is a two-day excursion of Cubs players and coaches to schools, neighborhoods and communities throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
The 2009 Cubs Caravan takes place Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15. The Caravan consisted of two tours of Chicago Cubs players, coaches and front office staff combining to visit five cities, six elementary schools, a Boys and Girls Club, Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a charity luncheon benefiting Cubs Care.
The Cubs also work to promote literacy in area schools via the Cubs Spotlight on Reading program in conjunction with Comcast Spotlight. The program is designed to increase literacy levels by promoting reading enthusiasm and rewarding students for their achievements in reading.
The 2008 Caravan itineraries were as follows:
Tour #1 features:
Lou Piniella (Mornings Only)
Bob Brenly (Wednesday Morning Only)
Jim Hendry (Thursday Only)
Len Kasper (Wednesday Only)
Dave Otto (Thursday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Wednesday Only)
Matt Sinatro
Lester Strode
Ivan DeJesus
Darwin Barney
Jeff Samardzija (Wednesday Afternoon Only)
Kevin Hart (Wednesday Morning Only)
Neal Cotts (Wednesday Only)
Micah Hoffpauir (Thursday Only)
Kevin Gregg (Thursday Only)
Felix Pie
Joey Gathright
Tour #2 features:
Randy Bush
Pat Hughes (Thursday Only)
Cory Provus (Wednesday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Thursday Only)
Larry Rothschild
Alan Trammell
Mike Quade
Gerald Perry (Thursday Only)
Brandon Guyer
Kevin Hart (except Wednesday morning)
Carlos Marmol
Kevin Gregg (Wednesday Only)
Jeff Samardzija (except Wednesday afternoon)
Sean Marshall.
> Tour One Events Schedule
Date Site Type of event
Wed., Jan. 14 Northwestern Hospital
Chicago, IL Hospital Visit
Harry Caray's Restaurant
Chicago, IL Cubs Care Luncheon
Bouchet Academy
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Valparaiso High School
Valpo, IN Charity Dinner, Valparaiso High School Baseball Program
Thu., Jan. 15 Agassiz Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Jahn Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Garvy Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Rockford Boys & Girls Club
Rockford, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
> Tour Two Events Schedule
Date Site Type of event
Wed., Jan. 14 Bateman Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Harry Caray's Restaurant
Chicago, IL Cubs Care Luncheon
CBOE
Chicago, IL Private Reception
Thu., Jan. 15 Lincoln Library & Museum
Springfield, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
O'Brien Field/River Plex
Peoria, IL Charity Fan Fest, Peoria Chiefs
The annual Cubs Caravan is a two-day excursion of Cubs players and coaches to schools, neighborhoods and communities throughout Illinois and Northwest Indiana.
The 2009 Cubs Caravan takes place Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15. The Caravan consisted of two tours of Chicago Cubs players, coaches and front office staff combining to visit five cities, six elementary schools, a Boys and Girls Club, Chicago's Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a charity luncheon benefiting Cubs Care.
The Cubs also work to promote literacy in area schools via the Cubs Spotlight on Reading program in conjunction with Comcast Spotlight. The program is designed to increase literacy levels by promoting reading enthusiasm and rewarding students for their achievements in reading.
The 2008 Caravan itineraries were as follows:
Tour #1 features:
Lou Piniella (Mornings Only)
Bob Brenly (Wednesday Morning Only)
Jim Hendry (Thursday Only)
Len Kasper (Wednesday Only)
Dave Otto (Thursday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Wednesday Only)
Matt Sinatro
Lester Strode
Ivan DeJesus
Darwin Barney
Jeff Samardzija (Wednesday Afternoon Only)
Kevin Hart (Wednesday Morning Only)
Neal Cotts (Wednesday Only)
Micah Hoffpauir (Thursday Only)
Kevin Gregg (Thursday Only)
Felix Pie
Joey Gathright
Tour #2 features:
Randy Bush
Pat Hughes (Thursday Only)
Cory Provus (Wednesday Only)
Oneri Fleita (Thursday Only)
Larry Rothschild
Alan Trammell
Mike Quade
Gerald Perry (Thursday Only)
Brandon Guyer
Kevin Hart (except Wednesday morning)
Carlos Marmol
Kevin Gregg (Wednesday Only)
Jeff Samardzija (except Wednesday afternoon)
Sean Marshall.
> Tour One Events Schedule
Date Site Type of event
Wed., Jan. 14 Northwestern Hospital
Chicago, IL Hospital Visit
Harry Caray's Restaurant
Chicago, IL Cubs Care Luncheon
Bouchet Academy
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Valparaiso High School
Valpo, IN Charity Dinner, Valparaiso High School Baseball Program
Thu., Jan. 15 Agassiz Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Jahn Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Garvy Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Rockford Boys & Girls Club
Rockford, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
> Tour Two Events Schedule
Date Site Type of event
Wed., Jan. 14 Bateman Elementary School
Chicago, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
Harry Caray's Restaurant
Chicago, IL Cubs Care Luncheon
CBOE
Chicago, IL Private Reception
Thu., Jan. 15 Lincoln Library & Museum
Springfield, IL Cubs Spotlight on Reading
O'Brien Field/River Plex
Peoria, IL Charity Fan Fest, Peoria Chiefs
