[Dcoualumni] Nation's Capital Chapter - MAC Championship Gamewatch Tonight, 8:00 PM!!!

Sat Mar 10 11:18:11 EST 2012

Join us for Tonight's Gamewatch!
The Bobcats are playing in the MAC Championship game for a shot to go to NCAA Tournament!!  

Upcoming Events   

 March

Mar. 10: MAC Basketball Championship GamewatchOhio defeated Buffalo to advance to the MAC Championship, and set a school record for wins in a season with 26!! (26-7)

Join us and watch the Ohio Bobcats take on Akron for a chance to advance to the NCAA Tournament!  
*We will be having a special giveaways at this event*

Dates: March 10
Times: Thurs - Ohio 65, Toledo 57
             Fri - Ohio 77, Buffalo 74
             Sat - 8:00 pm vs. Akron (Championship)
Where: Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
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

Cost: no cost associated, pay as you go
Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 

Mar. 24: "We Are Family" Volunteer Day
Join us in volunteering with the We Are Family Senior Outreach Network and help the chapter to show compassion by bringing companionship into the homes of the elderly.

We Are Family serves seniors in the Shaw, North Capitol Street, Adams-Morgan, Petworth, and Columbia Heights neighborhoods. They bring advocacy, services, organizing, and companionship into the homes of the elderly, while helping to build friendships across boundaries like race, class, religion, age, culture, and sexual orientation.

Activity: Columbia Heights & Parkview Grocery Delivery

Date: 3/24/12, Saturday
Time: 10:00 - 1:00

Location: Kelsey Apartments
3322 14th St, NW
Washington, DC 20010

Nearest Metro: 1 block north of the Columbia Heights Metro

Cost: none, but we are collecting donations towards for the organization that day.  Suggested donation: $5
RSVP: by 3/16, Julia Krahe, julia.krahe at gmail.com

Mar. 25 : Admitted Students Reception 

The DC area Admitted Students Reception is a chance for area high 
schools students and their families to ask questions to Admissions staff
 and Alumni about life at Ohio University.

 Please come share your enthusiasm about Ohio University with the next generation of Bobcats!

 Time:  2:00 - 4:00 PM
 Location: Ritz-Carlton Tyson's Corner
 Colonnade Room
 1700 Tysons Boulevard
 McLean, VA 22102

 Nearest Metro:West Falls Church (Orange)
 RSVP: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com, 240-354-3600 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            240-354-3600      end_of_the_skype_highlighting   

                        Mar. 28: Women in Philanthropy Happy Hour
Help WIP kick off their 
fundraising drive to raise money for a scholarship to benefit an Ohio 
University student who chooses to intern in the Washington, DC area. 

Sip and relax at Science Club. Catch up with old friends, connect with 
new faces and make a difference. Science Club is graciously donating 
proceeds from happy hour drink ticket sales. 

March 28, 2012 

6 - 8 PM 

Science Club 

1136 19th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036
                  *This is an Ohio University event we thought you should be aware of*

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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            240-354-3600      end_of_the_skype_highlighting 

Apr. 12: OUr Day & April Happy Hour
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: TBD
Closest Metro:  

Cost: no cost associated, pay as you go 

Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.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
 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 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 
•$120/person for bus+tent guests (*estimated)
•$85/person for VT tent access only (no bus) – very limited! 
•$50/car for car passes – very limited!
*Costs quoted include bus/tent/food/drinks + processing fee 

Order Your Tickets When they Become Available! - They will sell out fast!
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
Ohio vs. Penn State Trip/Gamewatch - Sept. 1
Volunteer Event

Visit: http://www.ohiou.org/ 
for more information on the Nation’s Capital Chapter Network and other future events 

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Log on to the [Gateway] the Ohio 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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