Sunday, October 22, 2000, more than 150 Northeastern customers, along with Northeastern executives and team members, enjoyed a special pre-game tailgate party, sponsored by State Water Heaters.

According to Steve Coppage, this is the third year for the Northeastern tailgate party at PSINet Stadium. "The pre-game party is a great way for the Northeastern team to meet with customers face-to-face and have some fun as well," Coppage notes.

The weather cooperated and the stage was set for an exciting game. The Ravens fell to the Tennessee Titans (home team of State Industries), 14-6. Attending the event from State Industries were Rick Hawk, National Sales Manager, and J.J. Troccoli, Regional Sales Manager.

Northeastern's Rick Tomaschefsky, National Sales Manager, adds, "The tailgate party provides an opportunity for members of our corporate team to chat with customers that we don't get to see on a daily basis. It's fun to get together and it helps us to develop closer partnerships and exchange ideas."