[Dcoualumni] Nation's Capital Chapter - February Events Update
Dawn Werry
werryd at ohio.edu
Fri Feb 6 16:44:13 EST 2009
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Alumni Volleyball Team - Update
The Ohio Alumni Volleyball team had a very good 1st month of the season.
The team won all three of their matches against Cornell, West Virginia, and
Carnegie Mellon University.
And only dropped one game out of the nine games played.
Bread for the City - recap
We had 15 alumni participate in our volunteer day with Bread for the City in
January.
This was our 3rd straight year volunteering with Bread for the City.
The alumni in attendance helped to clean up the neighborhood around the
center and received a tour and briefing on what the organization does for
it's clients and their plans for expansion.
UPCOMING EVENTS
February
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Feb. 11th: February Happy Hour – MD
Come out and mingle with alumni in downtown Silver Spring at our rotating
monthly happy hour!
Date: Feb. 11, 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Venue: Austin Grill
919 Ellsworth Dr.
Silver Spring , MD 20910
Closest Metro: Silver Spring
Contact: Robert Walter at
<mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com%20or%20240-354-3600> oubobcat33 at hotmail.com
or 240-354-3600
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Feb. 21st: Ohio Alumni Softball - Pre-Season Happy Hour
Join us for a pre-season Happy Hour with the Ohio Alumni Softball team.
Other teams/players in the CAN league have been invited to participate.
There will be specials offered all night at the event.
$5.00 Donation
Specials with Donation (Good All Night) – ½ price wings, $10 Miller Light
Pitchers, $16 Margarita Pitchers, $15 Mixed Drink Pitchers, $3 "Shooter of
the Day", $5 Martinis, and $3 Flavored Rum
Date: Feb. 21, 2008 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Venue: <http://www.dcsportstavern.com/> Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
<http://www.dcsportstavern.com/> www.dcsportstavern.com
639 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington , DC 20004
Closest Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter; exit on 7th St , less
than a block from the Tavern
Contact : Wes Bornhorst at wbornhorst at gmail.com or 703-401-0815
March
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March 8: Admitted Students Reception
Join us for a reception with High School Seniors and their families as they
consider attending Ohio U.
We will need Alumni, Current students and Parents to come and talk about
their experiences!
Date: March 8, 2009 (Sunday)
Where: USA TODAY, First Amendment Dining Room
7950 Jones Branch Drive
McLean, VA 22108
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 PM
RSVP: by March 3 to Robert Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
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Mar. 11th: March Happy Hour – DC
Our Annual Pre-St. Patrick's Day Event !!
Come out and mingle with alumni in DC at our rotating monthly happy hour!
Date: Mar. 11, 2008 (Wednesday)
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Venue: Ireland's Four Fields
3412 Connecticut Ave, NW
Washington, DC
Closest Metro: Cleveland Park
Contact: Robert Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
Mid-American Conference
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Mar. 13th - 14th: MAC Basketball Tournament Game Watch
Join us and watch the Ohio Bobcats in the MAC Tournament.
Check out our game-watching location at the Penn Quarter Sports Tavern.
All the local MAC Alumni Chapters will be invited to join us for this event!
Date: March 13 - 14
Times: TBD
Venue: <http://www.dcsportstavern.com/> Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
<http://www.dcsportstavern.com/> www.dcsportstavern.com
639 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington , DC 20004
Closest Metro: Archives/Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter; exit on 7th St , less
than a block from the Tavern
Contact : Wes Bornhorst at wbornhorst at gmail.com or 703-401-0815
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TBD: Scotch & Whiskey Tasting
*Details are still being worked out on the date/time and location for this
event.
Join us for a lesson, tasting and reception featuring some fof the finest
sctoth and whiskey brands in the world!
We will have a pre-tasting reception, you will have the chance to learn
about what makes up these different varieties of spirits, and compare
several of them in the tasting.
Where: Ri Ra Irish Pub, Clarendon (Possible)
<http://www.rira.com/arlington/home.html>
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2915 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA
Nearest Metro: Clarendon
Cost: TBD
When: TBD
Contact: Robert Walter at
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-EC01-4AE7-8CAE-3AA87AF9AD51&start=0&len=54089&src=&type=x&to=oubobcat33 at hot
mail.com&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000000
1&a=ac06589c3d821f2f51ebc02af1bd67dd448abfdc1f60c0dce87b99a6ca307848>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
April
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Apr. 8th: ALL-OHIO April Happy Hour – VA
Come out and mingle with alumni & people from all over Ohio in Arlington at
our rotating monthly happy hour!
Members of The Ohio Society of Washington DC, and other Ohio School Alumni
Chapters have been invited to attend!
Date: Apr. 8, 2008
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Venue: Whitlow's On Wilson (in the SandBar)
2854 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
Closest Metro: Clarendon
Robert Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com%20or%20240-354-3600>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com or 240-354-3600
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April - August: Alumni Softball Team
Come out and play Ohio Alumni Softball, back for our 6th season in the
Capital Alumni Network league. This will be a spring/summer season played
April through August with a 14 game regular season and a post season
tournament.
Please check <http://ohiou.org/> http://ohiou.org or
http://www.dcalum.org/Sport.aspx?id=2 for the schedule of games and times.
Please contact one of the Coaches: Robert Walter,
<mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com> oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600 or John
Moore at <mailto:johntmoore at hotmail.com> johntmoore at hotmail.com,
703-628-0022 on game day to find out the exact location of our game.
Date: Early April – Early August
Time: Weeknights and Weekends
Venue: National Mall/Monument Grounds
17th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington , DC
Cost: TBD
Contact: Robert Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com,%20240-354-3600>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
OR John Moore at <mailto:johntmoore at hotmail.com> johntmoore at hotmail.com,
703-628-0022
May
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May 2nd: May Happy Hour - MD
Come out and mingle with your fellow Bobcats at our monthly rotating Happy
Hour.
Come explore Annapolis in the afternoon and join us in the early evening to
socialize!
Date: May 2, 2008 (Saturday)
Where: Castlebury Irish Pub
193-A Main St
Annapolis, MD
Cost: No cost associated, pay as you go
When: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Contact: Robert Walter at
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-58A4-46FC-9A94-C1B29B6022B3&start=0&len=53011&src=&type=x&to=oubobcat33 at hot
mail.com&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=A7920987-AB34-40FD-8B4C-D1D3EAC8318
D&a=ac06589c3d821f2f51ebc02af1bd67dd513bf3bc0ce98b26e35e75418575de6e>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
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May 23-25, 2009 - Alumni Resort Getaway (Belterra Resort - Florence, IN)
Join fellow alumni from your chapter or society and many others on an
exciting weekend getaway to Belterra Resort & Spa on Memorial Day Weekend,
2009!
More Info/Registration:
<https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/events/OUL2212115.html>
https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/events/OUL2212115.html
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Belterra is a luxurious resort located in Florence, Indiana, not far from
the cities of Cincinnati, Louisville, Lexington, and Indianapolis. The
resort features numerous amenities including comfortable guest rooms, a
heated outdoor pool, 7 on-site restaurants, shows and entertainment, a
championship golf course, a spa and salon, on-site boutiques for shopping, a
gym, weight room and sauna, and a casino.
The trip price is $450 per person based on double occupancy and bus
transportation from select cities*
or $400 without bus transportation.
This package price includes:
- Hotel accommodations for Saturday and Sunday nights
- 18 holes of golf or a spa treatment
- Welcome reception Saturday evening to meet and mingle with fellow OU
alumni
- $20 in slot play for casino
- Wine tasting at a local winery
- Farewell brunch Monday morning before departure Excursions to a number of
other nearby attractions, including museums and shopping, will also be
available throughout the weekend.
This affordable weekend trip is the perfect chance to relax and have some
fun over the holiday weekend. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones as
well! *Buses will be departing from Akron, Cleveland, Columbus, and
Jeffersonville (near Cincinnati and Dayton) the morning of May 23rd.
Please Note:
-Guests must be over 21
-Golf and Spa are based upon availability
-Spa gratuity not included in the package
-Free slot play only available with name/address/birthday of guest provided
-Rooms are non-smoking
All proceeds go to the support of chapter and society scholarships.
June
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June 9th: Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals, 7:05 pm
Come out and see the Reds for their only visit to Nationals Park in 2009!
Other Ohio Schools will be joining us at the pre-game tailgate reception at
RFK!
Where: Nationals Park
1500 S. Capitol St, SE,
Washington, DC 20003
Price: TBD
Time: 7:05 PM, Tuesday
(possible pregame tailgate reception in RFK Stadium parking
lot)
Closest Metros: RFK - Stadium/Armory (Blue/Orange)
Nationals Park - Navy Yard (Green)
Contact: Email Robert Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com with the #
of tickets requested to confirm availability, then:
Mail checks to: Nation's Capital Chapter
1704 S. Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204
June 17th: June Happy Hour - DC
Location: TBD
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June 27th - Ohio Golf Scramble (4th Annual)
South Riding Golf Club
<http://www.southridinggc.com/> http://www.southridinggc.com/
Come out and have a good time as we raise money for a scholarship to support
a DC area student attend Ohio U.
Possible Special Host: Leon Harris
Times: 11:30am free driving range/Check-in opens
12:30pm putting contest
1:00pm shotgun start
6:00pm (approx.) post-tournament dinner & awards
Cost: $110 per player
$40 per non player
*For Players - Package includes: round of golf, cart, driving range, 3
tourney contests, dinner after the tournament, one future free round per
player at South Riding Golf Course, and a goody bag.
*For Non Players - Package will include dinner, and a goody bag. If you
don't play golf but want to participate, we are looking for "hosts" at the
event for check-in, groups or individual holes.
Payment options:
1. Pay through Paypal online, <http://www.paypal.com/> www.paypal.com
Send payment through Paypal to <mailto:nationscapitalchapter at hotmail.com>
nationscapitalchapter at hotmail.com
2. Or Mail a check made out to “Nation’s Capital Chapter” to the address
below:
Ohio Golf Scramble 2008
c/o Robert Walter
1704 S. Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204
* Make sure to include the Name, Status (player/non-player), email address,
OU Alum Status (Yes/No) for each person that you are paying for.
Tournament Details:
4 person Best Ball Scramble format
Prizes awarded on selected holes for:
Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin (par 3)
Closest to the Pin from the Fairway (par 4)
Special Tournament Contests:
Pre-Tournament Long-Putting Challenge*
Hole in One Challenge*
*extra fees to enter
Sponsors - We are looking for individuals or businesses as sponsors for
holes/prizes for the tournament. If you are interested, contact Robert
Walter at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com> oubobcat33 at hotmail.com for more
information. Sponsors will receive signage at a tee box on the course and
mention in the event program/emails. It’s a great way to be noticed by OU
Alumni and potential customers.
*Proceeds to benefit the Chapter’s Scholarship fund*
July
July 15th: July Happy Hour - VA
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July TBD: Ohio Cornhole Tournament
Come play in our 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament!
The event will be jointly hosted by the Ohio, Ohio State and Xavier
Chapters.
NCAA style elimination bracket - 64 teams
*Grand Prize* - A Brand New Customizable Cornhole Set
Where: OHIO Drive (probable location)
West Potomac Park
near the Main entrance to the FDR Memorial
Cost: $20 per team (up to 4 players)
Time: TBD
Contact: Robert Walter at
<http://by107fd.bay107.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/compose?mailto=1&msg=7BC77364
-EC01-4AE7-8CAE-3AA87AF9AD51&start=0&len=54089&src=&type=x&to=oubobcat33 at hot
mail.com&cc=&bcc=&subject=&body=&curmbox=00000000-0000-0000-0000-00000000000
1&a=ac06589c3d821f2f51ebc02af1bd67dd448abfdc1f60c0dce87b99a6ca307848>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
Payment options:
1. Pay through Paypal online, <http://www.paypal.com/> www.paypal.com
Send payment through Paypal to <mailto:nationscapitalchapter at hotmail.com>
nationscapitalchapter at hotmail.com
* Make sure to include the Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person
on your team in the message section.
2. Or Mail a check made out to “Nation’s Capital Chapter” to the address
below:
Ohio Cornhole Tournament
c/o Robert Walter
1704 S. Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204
* Make sure to include the Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person
on your team in the message section.
August
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August 15th: Bobcat Family Picnic & Incoming Student Reception
Please come out and join us for an end of the summer Bobcat Family Picnic at
VA Highlands Park in Arlington, VA.
All Alumni, Current students, New students to Ohio U. for the Fall of 2009,
and their families are invited to attend.
There are things to do for the whole family in the park.
We will be grilling hot dogs/burgers and having other picnic items.
We will be welcoming the Incoming Students to the Bobcat family,
and answering any questions they may have about life at OU.
Where: VA Highlands Park
1600 S. Hayes St
Arlington, VA
We will be in the picnic grove under the trees between the soccer
and softball
fields along 15th St, South
Nearest Metro: Pentagon City
Parking available in the park's parking lot on S. Hayes St. or in the
parking garage for the Pentagon City Mall.
When: 12:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: no cost associated
RSVP: Please email Robert Walter, at <mailto:oubobcat33 at hotmail.com>
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com,
with how many will be attending in your group!
September
Sept. 9th: September Happy Hour - DC
Sept. 26th: Ohio vs. Tennessee Football Game Watch
October
Oct. 14th: October Happy Hour - VA
Football Game Watch
November
Nov. 11th: November Happy Hour - MD
Football Game Watch
December
Dec. 9th: December Happy Hour - DC
Basketball Game Watch
Other Potential Events
Speaker Events
Wine Tasting Event
Joint Chapter Events
Please visit: http://ohiou.org/
for more information on the Nation’s Capital Chapter Network and other
future events
Log on to the [Gateway] the new alumni online community, at
http://thegateway.alum.ohio.edu/, to connect with other Bobcats. There is a
"Nation's Capital Chapter Alumni Network" Group on the [Gateway]
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