November-December 2008 - Metro Washington Chapter of the Penn

President’s Letter
Dear Chapter members,
As we head into late fall, our members and friends have enjoyed
watching our Nittany Lion football team at our three viewing sites.
Some lucky chapter members won pairs of tickets to the sold-out
Michigan game by purchasing raffle tickets sold at all three sites and
online. The raffles were held to raise money for the chapter
scholarship fund, which benefits Penn State students from the Metro
DC area. Our Michigan ticket raffle sales raised almost $2,300 for the
scholarship fund.
Our chapter members generously donate funds each year to help us continue this program.
Whether it is through a raffle for football tickets, or adding a small amount to the purchase
of an event ticket or membership renewal, every donation allows us to continue our efforts
to provide assistance to outstanding students from our area. Thank you for your ongoing
contributions to this important program.
It’s hard to believe the year has flown by so quickly, but as we head into November and
December, it’s time to renew your membership. You can renew online at any time via our
secure website; if you prefer to renew by mail, look for the membership renewal
information in your mailbox soon.
Finally, I’d like to thank Brian Pacheco, board member and Sports Chair, for his service to
the chapter. Brian has accepted a position in New York City and is moving on to new
adventures. We will miss his quiet dedication to our sports teams and the chapter as a whole.
His shoes will be hard to fill.
As always, we welcome your feedback. Drop me a note anytime at
[email protected].
For the Glory,
Judy Engle ‘86
Community Service
Food and Friends - November 12 and December 10
What better way to get into the holiday spirit than by joining fellow PSU alums at Food and
Friends. We will be volunteering in the kitchen to help prepare meals that will be delivered
to sick cancer and AIDS patients. We need between four and eight volunteers each month
to work from 6-7:30 pm. The only thing you need to provide is a hat or bandana to wear in
the kitchen (please do not wear open toe shoes). Food and Friends is located at 219 Riggs
Road, NE in Washington, DC. Free parking is available at the facility or there is a free shuttle from the Fort Totten metro stop. For more information visit www.foodandfriends.org,
or contact Kenn Reybitz at [email protected]
Help the Homeless Walkathon – Saturday, November 22
Join the Penn State team for the 21st annual Help the Homeless Walkathon. For over 20
years, the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program has brought together caring and committed individuals to work towards preventing and ending homelessness in our region. To join
the Penn State Team or learn more about this event, please email Dan Ticona at
[email protected]. Registration opens at 7 a.m.; the pre-walkathon program begins at 8:30 a.m. and walkathon begins at 9 a.m. The event takes place on the National
Mall, Washington DC
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Metro Washington Chapter of The Penn State Alumni Association
2008 Penn State Football Viewing Sites
BlackFinn**
Carpool
4901 Fairmont Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-951-5681
www.blackfinnbethesda.com
Bethesda Metro (Red Line)
Free weekend parking
in nearby garages
Rhino Bar & Pumphouse**
4000 Fairfax Drive
Arlington, VA 22203
703-532-7665
www.gocarpool.com
Ballston Metro (Orange Line)
Parking lot and street parking available
3295 M Street, NW
Washington, DC 20007
202-333-3150
www.rhinobardc.com
Accessible via the Georgetown metro
shuttle busses, and the Circulator
**SMOKE FREE ESTABLISHMENTS**
SEE WWW.PSUWASHDC.ORG FOR DETAILS ON FOOD AND DRINK SPECIALS
Upcoming Events
Guitar Hero Tournament Fundraiser – November 5
Think you're a Guitar Hero? Prove it at Fast Eddie's in Fairfax on November 5 at 6:00pm for a Guitar Hero Tournament.
Great prizes are up for grabs and there will be Happy Hour specials. There is a $10 entry fee. All proceeds will be
donated to the Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Program. Fast Eddie’s is located at 9687 Lee Highway. For more
information or to register please visit our website.
Bowling for Building – December 4
Penn Staters don’t need to wait until January to go bowling! Join us December 4 at Lucky Strike in Chinatown for some
fun bowling action. A portion of all money spent by chapter members will be donated towards a chapter Habitat for
Humanity outing. The more you spend, the more we can build! You are welcome to attend at anytime throughout the
day, but the chapter will host some PSU fun between 6-8 pm. Pre-registration is required. Look under the events page
on www.psuwashdc.org for more information and to register.
Save the Date, Thon 2009 Fundraiser – January 31
The chapter’s JoePaLooza 2 event, featuring performances from Velveeta and Destro, raised over $2,500 for THON
2009. Now let’s raise even more!! Let’s build on the momentum and help the chapter achieve it’s
goal off beating 2008’s donation of $7500. We need your help! Mark January 31 on your calendar
now to attend our Winter THON Fundraiser. Details are coming soon – keep your eye on the events
page of the chapter’s website. Want to volunteer? Contact Mike Carroll at [email protected]
Upcoming Chapter Meetings
Social & Community Service Committee Meeting—Tuesday, November 11
Are you interested in getting more involved with the chapter? Do you have suggestions or ideas for new events? Then
join in the next Social & Community Service Committee meeting, which will be held at 6:30 on Tuesday, November 11
at 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002. We will be discussing holiday events, community service initiatives,
football events, and more. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Carroll at [email protected].
Chapter Board Meetings—November 11
Our monthly chapter board meetings are held at 7:30pm on the second Tuesday of each month. All chapter members are
welcome to attend. Meetings are held at 750 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20002, across the street from Union
Station on the Red Line. For more information, please contact Judy Engle at [email protected].
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Alumni Sports
Alumni Football
The Penn State Alumni Flag Football team is off to another strong start
this fall. With dominant wins over Syracuse, Northwestern, and Villanova,
the team is 3-1, and looks primed for another deep tournament run. Games
are held on Saturdays and Sundays in Anacostia Park (directions can be
found through www.dcalum.org), and all Penn State fans are encouraged
to come out and cheer for the team. The remaining schedule is:
November 2 vs. NC State, 11:00 AM
November 8 vs. Clemson, 9:30 AM
November 16 vs. West Virginia, 8:00 AM
November 16 vs. Pittsburgh, 9:30 AM
November 22 vs. Michigan State, 8:00 AM
December 6/7 and 13 - Postseason Tournament
The Alumni Volleyball and Basketball seasons will be starting soon.
Please keep on eye on our website WWW.PSUWASHDC.ORG for details.
Looking to buy, sell or trade football tickets?
Check out the CHAPTER FORUMS on WWW.PSUWASHDC.ORG
Stay informed!! Get weekly chapter updates through our listserv
Join at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/psu_listserv/
Chapter Spotlight
Tony and Catie Shivers
The Chapter Board strives to provide
chapter members with a wide variety
of social, cultural and community
service events. These functions are
great opportunities to meet Penn
State Alums – so join us at an upcoming event! You can make lifelong connections – as seen in the
story of Tony and Catie Shivers.
Tony served the Chapter as both a
Board member and our Volleyball
Coach. Catie has been a member of
our alumni sports teams. Tony explains: “I moved here immediately
after graduation. Prior to getting involved in the DC alumni chapter I did
not know too many Penn
State alumni in the area. I
hoped that by getting involved in chapter activities
I would expand my
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network of friends as well as
professional contacts. I
started to play softball and
flag football in the alumni
sports leagues.
In fact, I
met my wife, Catie, at a
chapter flag football game
several years ago. Catie was
friends with another Penn
State alum I met through the
chapter several weeks earlier. She had recently moved
to the DC area and did not know
many people in the area let alone
any Penn Staters. Catie and I often
ran into each other at chapter outings
and became close friends.
Our
friendship blossomed into a wonderful relationship. We got married in
July 2006 and have a newborn son
named Bennett Paul. I am blessed to
have found my wife and excited she
shares my passion for the University. I hope our son decides to pursue his collegiate career at Penn
State to carry on our legacy. “
Metro Washington Chapter of The Penn State Alumni Association
Chapter Information
President:
Judy Engle ([email protected])
Vice President:
Mike Carroll
Secretary:
Lesley Walker
Treasurer:
Theresa Donohue
Chapter News
We are happy to present chapter members with two new
benefits. Rhino Bar and Pumphouse, located in Georgetown, offers a 15% discount off your tab Sunday - Friday. Enjoy a 10% discount at
Bethesda’s BlackFinn
Mondays - Wednesdays. You must present your membership card to receive the discount.
The chapter is constantly adding more events and happy
hours. Stay on top of all chapter functions by checking
the Events Web site at www.psuwashdc.org/events.html
Julie Barsic, ‘04
Lynn Koehler, ‘96
Mike Carroll, ‘04
Jamie S. Meikle, ‘03
Theresa Donohue, ‘95
Brian Pacheco, ‘03
Judy Engle, ‘86
Steven Sacco, ‘01
It's never too late....
Leigh Hannagan, ‘96
Aleis Stokes, ‘03
Lindsay Hohler, ‘05
Daniel Ticona, ‘03
Caitlin King, ‘04
Lesley Walker, ‘01
...to get involved with your Chapter. Check out our
Committees at www.psuwashdc.org/article.html?
aid=15 and contact us to see how you can help.
Interested in a little more? Then see what being on the
Board of Directors is all about. Come to the next
Board meeting or contact Lynn at [email protected]
to learn more. Come on, show your Penn State Pride!
Lauren King, ‘04
Leigh Hannagan, ‘96 and Daniel Ticona, ‘03
CHAPTER WEBSITE: WWW.PSUWASHDC.ORG
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