[Dcoualumni] Nation's Capital Chapter - June Events Update
Robert Walter
oubobcat33 at hotmail.com
Tue Jun 2 12:51:48 EDT 2009
Bobcats,
June promises to be an exciting month for the Nation's Capital Chapter. We have 4 great events this month!
I hope that you can come out and join us for one, or more, of them.
We look forward to seeing you at an alumni event soon!
Robert Walter
President
Chapter News
Nation's Capital Chapter wins the 2009 Chapter Outreach Award!
This award from the Ohio University Alumni Association recognizes the Nation's Capital Chapter's outreach efforts with Admitted and Incoming H.S. Students from the DC area and the Chapter's strong committment to Volunteer efforts with Bread for the City and Hands on DC.
Betsy Reese featured in the June Ohio Alumni e-newsletter
Betsy Reese '03 is the current President of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Society of Alumni and Friends and a graduate of the school. Betsy has also been involved in the Nation's Capital Alumni Chapter for more than five years and serves as her chapter's communications representative. Betsy also plans the community service events such as Hands on DC and is a new member of the Leaders Advisory Council.
Are you on Facebook?
You can now also keep up with the Nation's Capital Chapter on our new Facebook group page:
"Nation's Capital Chapter - Ohio University Alumni Association"
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40354446061
Are you on LinkedIn?
Connect with the Chapter and other Bobats through our group page on LinkedIn as well.
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?homeNewMember=&gid=1978845&trk=vgh&goback=%2Emml_inbox_none_DATE_1%2Emid_1214412959
ONGOING EVENTS
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 contact one of the Coaches: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600 or John Moore at johntmoore at hotmail.com, 703-628-0022 if you are interested in playing.
Date: April – August
Time: Weeknights and Weekends
Venue: National Mall/Monument Grounds
17th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
Washington , DC
Cost: $40 per player
Contact: Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
OR John Moore at johntmoore at hotmail.com, 703-628-0022
UPCOMING EVENTS
June
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 (Xavier, Ohio State) will be joining us at the pre-game reception inside Nationals Park!
Each attendee will also receive a $10 voucher for Interactive Game Play at the ESPNZone in Downtown DC!!
Where: Nationals Park
1500 S. Capitol St, SE,
Washington, DC 20003
Price: $10 each
Time: 7:05 PM, Tuesday
Closest Metros: Nationals Park - Navy Yard (Green)
Contact: Email Robert Walter at 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 17: June Happy Hour - DC
Come out and mingle with your fellow Bobcats at our monthly rotating Happy Hour.
Come check out a new location for us!
Look for signs in the Bar. We will have a semi-private area.
Specials: $3 14oz drafts, $5 Glasses of wine, $7 Specialty Martinis, and 1/2 price appetizers (incl. all appetizers except for wings and soups).
Date: June 17, 2008 (Wednesday)
Where: Bar Louie
701 7th St, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Cost: No cost associated, pay as you go
When: 2:00 - 5:00 PM
Closest Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown/Verizon Center
Contact: Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
June 20th: 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
West Potomac Park
near the Main entrance to the FDR Memorial
Cost: $20 per team (up to 4 players)
Time: approx. 10 am - 3 pm
Contact: Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600
Payment options:
1. Pay through Paypal online, www.paypal.com
Send payment through Paypal to nationscapitalchapter at hotmail.com
* Make sure to include your Team's Name, and Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person on your team.
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 your Team's Name, and Name and Alumni Status (School) for each person on your team.
June 27th - Ohio Golf Scramble (4th Annual)
South Riding Golf Club
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.
Special Guest Host: Leon Harris (Anchor, Channel 7 News)
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, www.paypal.com
Send payment through Paypal to 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, and Alum Status (School) 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 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
TBD
July 16th: Alumni Reception with the Ohio Foundation Board
Featured Speaker: President Roderick McDavis
The Ohio University Alumni Association would like to invite Nation's Capital-area alumni to attend a Presidential Reception at The Willard. President Roderick J McDavis '70 will offer a State of the University Address and Graham Stewart the Executive Director of the Alumni Association will offer an Association message, while other University staff will be on hand for networking connections
Where: The Willard InterContinental Hotel
1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004
When: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The reception will take place in The Willard Room. The Willard Room is on the lobby level.
Cost: FREE! You can bring guests, as well (just make sure to register them)
RSVP HERE: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/events/event_order.cgi?tmpl=events&event=2227142.0
August
August 22nd: 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, 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 oubobcat33 at hotmail.com,
with how many will be attending in your group!
September
Sept. 9th: September Happy Hour - DC
Sept. 16th: Speaker Event
Brice Bible, Chief Information Officer for Ohio University
Location: TBD
Sept. 26th: Ohio vs. Tennessee Football Game Watch
October
October Happy Hour - VA
Football Game Watch - TBD
November
November Happy Hour - MD
Nov. 10th: Ohio vs. Buffalo Football Game Watch
December
Dec. 9th: December Happy Hour - DC
Basketball Game Watch - TBD
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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