East Plateau Sea Hawkers Booster club is based out of Bonney Lake, our booster club members come from local cities of Bonney Lake, Sumner, Orting, South Prairie, Enumclaw, Black Diamond, Buckley, Graham, East Puyallup, Green Water, Auburn... The most passionate, hardcore, devoted, cheer-crazy, raisin' the roof, no life during football season havin' fans on earth!!! Our purpose is to have fun while
supporting the Seahawks players and organization, and help support various local charities. We are a volunteer organization run by and for Seahawks fans - fans like you! We’d like you to consider joining a East Plateau Sea Hawkers chapter in your area or form your own chapter. Annual dues are $15.00 for individuals and $25.00 for families of two or more. A History of the Sea Hawkers:
When the Seattle Seahawks formed a team in 1976, it sparked an interest with fans to start a booster club. A handful of individuals went to the general manager, John Thompson, and presented him with a format for a booster club that was based on the Baltimore Colts (now known as the Indianapolis Colts) boosters. After much consideration, the Seahawks organization agreed to allow a booster club to be formed. The first step was to establish the name - "Sea Hawker Booster Club." Five chapters were formed in the local area: East, North, Southend, Metropolitan and South Sound. After the chapters were created, a central council was formed to govern the rules and bylaws for chapters, making sure that there was conformity throughout the entire club. An announcement was sent out with season ticket information to spark the fan's interest, then depending on where one resided, they would be placed in the appropriate chapter. A year or so after the Sea Hawker booster club was established, members were invited to greet players at the airport after away games. Sea Hawkers gathered at the terminal throughout the season to support the team through wins, losses, and any type of weather. Many times they helped fix players flat tires, assist with dead car batteries, and keep players spouses and children company. During the Christmas season one couple even dressed as Mr. and Mrs. Clause and handed out candy canes. In the 80's, two player strikes occurred which caused attendance and membership to dwindle The Sea Hawkers decided that since their focus was to support the Seahawks, no comment, good or bad was to be made to media regarding the strike. Then the Behring years hit, and the club's membership still struggled. These years made it clear who the true, hardcore fan's were. Throughout the years, Sea Hawkers were involved with many charities. One popular event was a luncheon and fashion show which was an all club function sponsored by an individual chapter. Wives of players and Seahawks coaches were a few of the guests in attendance. This was a great way to welcome new wives to the area and thank the others for the support they showed to their husbands and the Booster Club. The Sea Hawkers were invited to be one of the first to view the prior years NFL Highlight Film. This is a tradition that is carried on today, and is now combined with the Annual Sea Hawkers Banquet. Before each film, the Sea Hawkers vote in whomever was the Seahawk player the prior year. At the banquet, the award is then presented to the player. This is something that the Sea Hawkers really enjoy. Sea Hawkers volunteer their time for players charities, as well as passing out posters and sponsored items at the games. Anything that has to do with the Seahawks, we're there. Training camp has always been a favorite time for many of the Sea Hawkers. The setting is much more intimate for the fans, as they can get up close to players, coaches and staff. Seahawks generously provided some sort of brunch, lunch or dinner for V.I.P. guests, and the Sea Hawkers have always been included on that list. The Sea Hawkers have supported the Seahawks through thick and thin, good and bad, and will continue to do so in the future. After all, what could be more fun than throwing your heart and support into cheering and rooting for one thing that you really love - The Seahawks!
