[Dcoualumni] Nation's Capital Chapter - April Events Update & Board Message

[Robert Walter]

Have you thought about becoming involved with planning & Organizing Alumni Chapter activities?  Now's your chance!

The Nation's Capital Chapter is looking for a few good alumni!  Let us know if you would like to help?  We are looking for volunteers to serve on one of our 6 committees to help us come up with event ideas, and to help run the events!

Please email Rob Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, if you are interested!

     Communications – Publication & Communication of Events, and outreach/coordination to DC and OU Organizations (ex. CAN, OU orgs., etc..)
          Chair - Betsy Reese
          Members - Lesley Stein, Jim Jolley (needs 1-2 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

     Sports – Planning of local sports and Ohio Athletics game outings, 
               gamewatches, sports events, and alumni teams
          Chair - John Moore
          Members -  (needs 3-4 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

     Activism – Volunteer and Philanthropy activities, fundraising for Chapter 
              Scholarships and OUAA fundraising priorities
          Chair - Julia Krahe
          Members -  (needs 3-4 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

     Outreach – Alumni Networking, Student/Alumni Networking, and Recruiting 
                activities in coordination with OUAA and OU Admissions, 
                HS/Incoming/Recent Grad Events 
          Chair - Shara Glickman
          Members –Ben Gielow, Courtney Knoth, (needs 1-2 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

     Enrichment - Lifelong Learning and Enrichment for Alumni, Cultural and 
                Educational Activities, Speaker Events
          Chair – Heather Foss
          Members - Julia Krahe,  (needs 2-3 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

     Social - Happy Hours, Social Events etc...
          Chair – Alex Levin
          Members –  (needs 3-5 volunteers)
          Ex Officio – Robert Walter, Sam Scott

*We will be hosting a Board Meeting in late April for the Chapter Board, and new volunteers*






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April
April - August: Nation's Capital Alumni Softball Team
Come out and play Ohio Alumni Softball, back for our 9th 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.

Location: National Mall/Monument Grounds
Washington, DC (Regular Season) and Goddard Space Flight Center (Tournament)

Schedule:
Regular Season: TBD
Tournament: August 11/12, and 18/19

The cost will be $60 and games will be on weekday evenings and on weekends.

For questions and to RSVP please contact Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600 


Apr. 12: OUr Day & April Happy Hour
http://www.ohioalumni.org/our-day   

On April 12, we’re putting all of our resources into celebrating Ohio University alumni. 
Please join us in celebration of over 200 classes of Ohio students and the contributions they’ve made to the university and the world. 
Join us at our happy hour to help celebrate this day! 
Come out and mingle with DC area Ohio Alumni! 


Date: April 12 (Thursday) 

Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM 


Venue: RiRA
            http://www.rira.com/arlington/ 
            2915 Wilson Boulevard 
            Arlington, VA 22201
Closest Metro:  Clarendon (Orange)

Cost: no cost associated, pay as you go 

Contact: Alex Levin, alexjlevin1 at gmail.com  

Please join in the festivity of the day, even if you can't join us in person!

Flash your school-spirit by wearing green and white, or dust off your old Bobcat gear and wear it out on the town. 
You can pick up a pin for your suit or if you’re really serious, put an Ohio decal on your car. 
Browse through old photos from your college years and post them on Facebook or Flickr. 
Update your Facebook status or Twitter feed with an Ohio theme (“Like this if you’re a Bobcat.”). 
Choose a beautiful photo of College Green for your computer wallpaper. 
You could also contact an old roommate or email your favorite Ohio professor to let him or her know how much you enjoyed their class. 
Go Bobcats! Visit http://www.ohioalumni.org/our-day


 April 15: Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals
Come out and watch the Washington Nationals play the Cincinnati Reds along with other Ohio Alumni!

Time: 1:35 PM, Sunday 
Where: Washington Nationals
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/ 
Nationals Park
1500 South Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003

Cost: $10 (only a few tickets remain!)
Closest Metro: Navy Yard
Contact: Email Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com with the # of tickets requested to confirm availability.


May
May 5: Virginia Gold Cup with University Row

Saturday, May 5th, All Day

The Nation's Capital Chapter is participating in the Virginia Gold Cup and partnering with Virginia Tech again for 2012!

 University Row will also have a Best Dressed contest, and some friendly
 inter-school games pitting tents against each other in light-hearted 
competition.
 
 Our specially priced package includes the following:
 • Round-trip charter bus with restrooms from Ballston Commons Mall with flexible departure times
 • Va Tech Tent situated on secure North Rail University Row
 • Open Bar - beer, wine, rail drinks, soda, juice, water
 • Fully catered buffet
 • Private VIP rest room facility
 
 Costs
     Tent + Bus Early Bird (only 45 available): $119.99
     Tent + Bus Regular Admission (only 60 available): $129.99
     Tent Only: $90
     Car Pass: $70
 *Costs quoted include bus/tent/food/drinks + processing fee
 
 * Tent + Bus includes round trip luxury transportation from Ballston Mall to University Row at Gold Cup.  
 * Tent Only tickets provide entrance to University Row but the purchaser has to provide their own transportation.  
 * Car Pass tickets provide the ability to park a car at Gold Cup. 

Order Your Tickets When they Become Available! - They will sell out fast!
Ticket sales start at NOON, April 6th! 
The link for sales is:  http://www.showclix.com/event/224558 

June
June 23: Ohio Golf Scramble
Pleasant Valley Golf Club
http://www.pleasantvalleygc.com/
4715 Pleasant Valley Road 
Chantilly, VA 20151

Come out and have a good time as we raise money for a scholarship to support a DC area student attending Ohio U.

The winning golf team will qualify to go to the legendary Pinehurst Resort (No. 2 & 4) to play in the ACURA College Alumni Team Championship. Compete for the Acura Alumni Cup in this 36-hole best-ball competition.

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 attend.

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 2012
c/o Robert Walter
1704 S. Edgewood St
Arlington, VA 22204

* Make sure to include the Name, Status (player/non-player), email address, 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)
Mystery Contest(s)

Special Tournament Contests:
Pre-Tournament Long-Putting Challenge*
Hole in One Challenges*
*additional 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 Alumni and potential customers.

*Proceeds to benefit the Chapter’s Scholarship fund, and are tax-deductible*

July
July 1: Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles
Come out and watch the Baltimore Orioles play the Cleveland Indians along with other Ohio Alumni!

Date: Sunday, July 1 
Time: 1:35 PM

Where: Baltimore Orioles 
http://baltimore.orioles.mlb.com/ 
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 West Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Cost: $15 
Contact: email Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com with the # of tickets requested to confirm availability.

AND MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED...
Happy Hours
Cornhole Tournament
New Alumni Reception

Speaker Events
Movie Event
Wine Tasting Event
Incoming Student Reception/Picnic
Dinner with 12 Strangers
Volunteer Events
Ohio vs. Penn State Trip/Gamewatch - Sept. 1

 


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for more information on the Nation’s Capital Chapter Network and other future events 



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