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I Love My Job Blog

by Dave Lang 5/11/2008

In his first blog entry of the week, BR.com's web guy Dave Lang explains why he loves his job as he departs for Punta Cana to cover the 2008 Ravens Cheerleaders Swimsuit Calendar photo shoot.

Ravens Spirit: Calendar Shoot!

Ravens cheerleader Leslie A. is back for another blog entry. After the Spring Football Festival, she's getting geared up for her first-ever swimsuit calendar shoot on the sandy beaches of Punta Cana.

Ravens' Cheerleading Squad Finalized

While the Ravens were busy putting their final grades on the Draft Class of 2008, another important set of evaluations was going on at team headquarters. After three rounds of tryouts, the Ravens’ 2008 Cheerleading Squad was finalized.

Daily Blogs - Coming Monday

Ravens Spirit - Punta Cana Edition by Leslie A.
I Love My Job Blog by Dave Lang
From the Squad – A different perspective each day
Cheer Cam – Melissa M's Video Blog
Behind the Scenes Cam – Dave Lang's Video Blog

Today's Itinerary

Monday, May 12th

6:00 AM Arrival & check-in at airport
8:00 AM Depart to Punta Cana
12:35 PM Land in Dominican Republic
2:30 PM Arrive at hotel
2:30 PM Web content meeting
3:00 PM Cameramen to scout hotel
5:00 PM Manager’s reception
7:00 PM Dinner
9:00 PM Team meeting in conference room
10:00 PM Production Meeting
(All staff except hair, make-up & cheerleaders)
10:00 PM Lights out for cheerleaders

View full itinerary for the week

Photographers

Shawn Hubbard – Photographer
Rob Bartlett – Photographer
Don DiRaddo – Videographer
Matt Brevet – Videographer

Calendar Pre-Sale

The 2008 Baltimore Ravens Swimsuit Calendar features 16 months of your favorite Ravens cheerleaders. Shot on location in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, this is the Ravens first swimsuit calendar! Pre-order your calendar now for $14.99 and receive an autographed copy! Calendars will ship in mid-July. No discounts or other offers apply.

Meet the Girls

Just one month ago, the 2008 Ravens' Cheerleading Squad was finalized with some of the most remarkable women in Maryland. Here’s your chance to get to know a few of these talented women as they set their sites on Punta Cana. You may recognize some of your favorite veteran cheerleaders, but you will also be introduced to 5 rookies making the trip. Get to know all 18!

Punta Cana

Punta Cana, named after a local cape, is the region in the easternmost tip of the Dominican Republic and is the home to coastline of sandy white beaches. Playa Bavaro will provide the gorgeous backdrop to this year's calendar shoot.