News & Announcements

To thank all of the members of our Chapter, we are once again holding a member appreciation party. This year it will be held on Saturday, July 12 from 12-3 pm at 5 Seasons Prado location.  5 Seasons is located just inside the perimeter on Roswell Road.

This year we will have a special guest, Joe Batista, the Executive Director of the Nittany Lion Club.  Joe is also the former Penn State head hockey coach, and among other accolades, a member of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame. To learn more about Joe, visit his bio at: http://gopsusports.cstv.com/sports/c-lionclub/mtt/battista_joe00.html.

We are working on getting a mini football signed by JoePa to raffle.  We'll let you know for sure as the event approaches!

As in the past, this a free event for members. Non-members are welcome for a nominal fee of $10. All attendees will be treated to a lunch buffet and three free drink tickets. We hope you take advantage of your membership and join us for an afternoon of food and fun!

If you plan on attending, please RSVP with Ken at president@psuatlanta.com.

Sign-ups for the 2008-2009 season have begun, and membership has its benefits!

What you get as a member:

• Free admission to events like the Member Appreciation party every spring
• Discounts to other club events
• Free member raffle ticket at every football game for the members-only raffle. This special raffle is for those awesome handmade PSU afghans and wooden gifts
• Free club newsletters

Memberships last from July 1st through June 30th of every year. This year's rate remains $20 for individuals and $30 for couples. Online registration is easy. You can pay by credit card, mail a check, or bring your payment to an event or game. If you are not sure if you have renewed for the 2008-2009 year, you can check the Sporg site by clicking the 'Am I registered?' box or by emailing Caroline Keating at membership@psuatlanta.com.

Online registration link: http://www.sporg.com/registration?form_id=110240.

BIG TEN PICNIC LOST & FOUND

The organizers of the picnic, the Michigan State club, have asked us to let you know that they have a few items that were left at the picnic - a glass serving tray and a “Tupperware” plastic container with lid.  Also, they are missing four MSU aprons and chef hats.  Contact Curt  Hoopingarner, President of the Michigan State Club at curthoop@msualum.com or 770-591-9676 if you have the aprons or are missing the other items.

YOUR HELP NEEDED

Thanks to all Penn Staters in the area, the Atlanta Chapter is often used by the Alumni Association as a model of success.  To continue this honor we need your help.  Our fiscal year is up at the end of June so this summer we’ll be electing new Board members and officers.  You can also get involved without being elected to a position.  Opportunities exist at almost all events we hold.  If you have any interest in volunteering, please let us know.

If volunteering just isn’t your thing, there are other ways to help.  We can always use donations for prizes at events throughout the year.  If you are a business owner, or if your company can donate an item to give away, we’d be happy to advertise your company to our members and event attendees.  Items do not need to be Penn State-themed.  We are in fact in desperate need of a couple items for the Big 10 picnic on 5/31.  If you can help us out, we would greatly appreciate it.

For more information on becoming an officer/Board member, getting involved at some other level, or to donate an item for an upcoming event, please contact Ken Keating at president@psuatlanta.com.

There will be a Big 10 golf scramble on Friday, August 22.  More details will be provided shortly.

We are also investigating the possibility of holding our own golf outing on a Saturday in August at the Stone Mountain Golf Course.  Proposed dates are 8/2, 8/9, or 8/16.  Cost has yet to be determined, but will likely range from $70-$90, including all greens and cart fees as well as prizes for things such as longest drive.  If you have any interest in participating, please contact Bob Hartwig at bhartwig@bellsouth.net.

Take advantage of the biggest alumni association in the world. Email Becky at comm@psuatlanta.com to submit an opening or let the Club know you're looking for a position.

The Chapter's next monthly meeting will be held Monday, July 7th at 7:30 pm at Mellow Mushroom in Brookhaven. Hudson Grille is located at 4058 Peachtree Road, in the Brookhaven Station north of Buckhead. All those new to the area or who would like to become involved with Chapter operations and activities are always welcome to attend!