Summer 2008 Newsletter

Greater Jacksonville Chapter
Penn State Alumni Association
in this issue
2008 Football Season P.2
Annual Banquet P.3
Singing Lions 2008 Tour P.4
Dining With The Lions P.5
Summer
2008
PRESIDENT
Josiah Pritchard
403-6679
[email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT
Danielle Howard
928-3668
[email protected]
SECRETARY
Amy Latner
992-4074
[email protected]
TREASURER
Mike Anderson
254-6833
[email protected]
www.psujax.com
Message From The President.
Greetings Penn State Alumni and Friends,
I hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying the summer. Your board is making plans for the
Annual Banquet and raffle. The date for this year’s event is Saturday, August 16th. We will
again meet at Dave and Busters on the Southside. We are planning even more raffle items and
some surprises too. Please join us for this family focused event.
I am pleased to report that membership remains strong. We’ve added some new talents to the
Board – Candice & Carrie have joined us. This has resulted in new locations for Dining with the
Lions. Also, we added a few new events this year that we hope to repeat next year. For example,
our picnic in Hanna Park had a great turnout as did our dinner at Ragtime.
For all our efforts, our group was again recognized by the Pennsylvania State University as an
'Alumni Group of Distinction' for 2007! The notification letter we received from the University
reads, in part, "In reaching this level of excellence, your efforts have placed the Greater Jacksonville Chapter in the upper tier of affiliate groups". The Penn State Alumni Association—a powerful network of more than 159,831 members, is the largest dues–paying alumni association in the
country. It is truly an honor to be recognized as a leader within this group. A big "Thank You!"
goes out to all of those who have contributed to making our chapter a success!!!
Please enjoy this newsletter. Check the website often for updates and information –
www.psujax.com. We hope you will join us as often as you can. Dues are due so please be timely
in your payments. Your support allows us to have events like hosting the Signing Lions, the Picnic
at Hanna Park, and the Banquet.
We are all looking forward to another great year. Please make you plans to attend the Banquet and
other events. We are getting good crowds of 40-50 to watch the games and can even have our own
“white out”. There is something special about watching the games with other fans that you cannot
get watching at home.
Thank you for making our Chapter so great!
For the Glory,
Josiah Pritchard
Chapter President
Welcome
Little Lions!
The Jacksonville Chapter
of the Penn State Alumni
Association is celebrating
the birth of 2 future Lions;
graduating class of 2030!
Cohen Whitham was born
in February 2008 to Kevin
and Christi Whitham.
Abigail Grace Latner was
born at 12:01 am on April
29, 2008 to Amy and
Curtis Latner.
She
weighed 7 pounds, 15
ounces and was 20.5 inches
long.
2008 Football Schedule.
The following is the 2008 football schedule that will determine the identity of this
year’s team. TV commitments as of the publication of this newsletter are noted. If
the Club Secretary has your e-mail address, you will receive an e-mail reminder
prior to each game with details (game time, etc.). If you would like to be added to
our email distribution list, please send a request to [email protected] and we
will be happy to add you. You can also check www.psujax.com each week for updated information.
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25
November 8
November 15
November 22
Coastal Carolina
Oregon State
Syracuse
Temple
Illinois
Purdue
Wisconsin
Michigan
Ohio State
Iowa
Indiana
Michigan State
Home
Home
Away
Home
Home
Away
Away
Home
Away
Away
Home
Home
12:00 Big Ten Network
3:30 ABC
3:30 ABC
12:00 Big Ten Network
8:00 ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2
TBA
8:00 ESPN or ESPN2
4:30 ESPN or ESPN2
8:00 ABC, ESPN or ESPN2
TBA
TBA
TBA
This year we plan on continuing to offer TWO (2) locations for our members’ viewing pleasure! Members can now meet to watch the game as a group at
either of the following locations:
WESTSIDE/SOUTHSIDE: Players Grille Mirimar at 4456 Hendricks Avenue,
448-6670. Rich Holtz will be the contact for Players (Home: 730-9906 & Work:
281-4484)
BEACHES: Jerry’s Sports Grille at 13170-22 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766. Amy
Latner, the Club Secretary, is the contact for Jerry’s (Home: 992-4074).
How cute are these 2 in
their Penn State swag! If
the new parents start saving
right now, they may just be
able to afford the out of
state tuition.
LET’S GO STATE!!
Visit The Jacksonville Florida Chapter Bluestone
In The Alumni Walk.
If you make it back to University Park this
year make sure you visit the Hintz Alumni
Center and view the Chapter’s Bluestone
(pictured on the front cover of this Newsletter)!
Our brick is located at Field: 2, Location:
Right, Position: H. The field is highlighted
in yellow on the map at right.
2008 Annual Banquet/Pre-Season Kickoff Membership Meeting.
Join your fellow alums on Saturday, August 16, 2008, at Dave & Buster’s again as we kick off the 2008-2009
Football Season with our Annual Banquet/Membership Meeting! The event will begin at 6:30 pm with a cash bar
followed by dinner at 7:00pm. Last year’s event was so successful the Board decided to once again rent the large
showroom at Dave & Buster’s and pump it up a notch!
This year’s menu, The River and Ranch Buffet, features grilled shrimp skewers glazed with garlic lemon butter,
lemon herb grilled chicken breast with Chardonnay herb cream sauce, spinach salad with mushrooms, red onions,
candied pecans and smoked bacon and honey mustard dressing, linguini with garlic butter, garden vegetable medley,
sauteed green beans, fresh baked rolls and butter, and unlimited sodas, iced tea, pink lemonade, coffee, and hot tea.
We have a special surprise planned for dessert! Make sure you attend so you don’t miss out!
This year we have decided to have MORE Prizes, MORE Giveaways and MORE Fun! Don’t miss out on this
opportunity to catch up with old friend and meet new ones and prepare for the upcoming football season!
WHO:
All Greater Jacksonville Chapter Members and Friends of Penn State
WHEN:
Saturday, August 16, 2008
6:30 pm - Cocktails (Cash Bar)
7:00 pm - Dinner
8:30 pm - General Membership Meeting
WHERE:
Dave & Buster’s, 7025 Salisbury Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.296.1525
DRESS:
Penn State Blue and White of course!
COST:
$25 per person, includes dinner, tax, and gratuity.
Alcoholic Beverages are extra and can be ordered on a Cash Bar basis.
RSVP:
Reservations required by MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2008.
Please contact Amy Latner, Secretary, at [email protected] or
call her at 992-4074 with any questions!
Please complete the registration form on page 8 of this newsletter and mail with the appropriate
fees payable to Penn State Alumni Club of Greater Jacksonville to: Mike Anderson, Treasurer,
1819 Burgess Hill Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32246
To become a “Friend of the
Singing Lions” by making
a donation to help support
this group of talented young
people, or if you have any
questions, (and don’t forget
to mention that we would
love to have them come
back!) please contact:
Peter Kiefer,
Advisor
The Penn State Singing Lion 2008 Tour.
The Singing Lions “2008 Annual Spring Tour” brought them to Florida this year.
While on tour, they performed 7 shows during their ten day trip. If you missed their
spirited, inspiring and non-stop performance in Jacksonville this March, then you
missed an opportunity of a lifetime!
Their action packed repertoire included a variety of song, music and choreographed
dance routines, starting with “The Star-Spangled Banner”, and moving on to “Can’t
You Feel It”, “The Nittany Lion/Victory”, “Fight On State”, “Penn State Alma
Mater”, “Big Band Bash Medley”, “Jersey Boys Medley”, “Hairspray Medley”, and
ending with “Sing, Sing, Sing”, many of which the audience found themselves
actively caught up in.
814-883-1321
pkiefer@comcast
George Heigel,
President
814-603-1091
[email protected]
Who are the “Singing Lions”? They have been part of the Penn State Campus for 25
years. Originally founded under the School of Music, the “Singing Lions” is now a
student run organization with a faculty advisor. They serve as “Penn State’s Singing
Ambassadors” and can be seen outside of the student book store every Saturday for
PSU home football games.
For the Glory, Carrie Richter
The “Singing Lion” Mission Statement
“Provide a forum for Singing Lion alumni and friends to enhance their connection with the Singing Lions,
both past and present, and foster a greater sense of community with Penn State. Focus the talents and energy of
alumni to provide support to the current group, and to promote the reputation of the Singing Lions within the
university community as ‘Penn State’s Singing Ambassadors’.”
A special “Thank You” to the students for taking their time to make the trip to Florida to bring a bit of Penn
State to us, and to the local Alumni and friends for showing their support.
Also, our endless appreciation for those that opened their homes and provided housing for the singers.
Dining With The Lions and Hanna Park
The end of football season means good-bye to your
Penn State “Family” for a couple of months, right?
Wrong!
During the offseason, the first Saturday of each month
was dedicated for Dining with the Lions—a chance for
us to keep in touch over a delicious meal.
In February, Ragtime Tavern and Seafood Grille was
chosen for our destination. Thirty-eight people came
out to the beach to enjoy great seafood and great company.
For June, it was decided to ditch the formal dining and
head to the park—Hanna Park that is. Over 40 alumni
and family gathered for a cookout and to spend a day at
the beach with their Penn State “Family”.
For those of you who came to any of the dinners, I
would like to thank you for helping make this a success.
I really enjoyed planning the nights and seeing everyone. For those that weren’t able to make the dinners, I
hope you can join us next year for more fantastic dinners.
See you in August!
For March, a brand new restaurant was added to the list,
Mongo’s Flat Hot Grill. It was a surprisingly impressive meal that 28 people were able to experience.
WE ARE…PENN STATE!!
Candice Hornung
April was unfortunately cancelled due to lack of availability. But, May was back in full swing with an exquisite dinner at World Grill. The Top Chef came out and
personally thanked his 22 guests.
Social Chair
Penn State Alumni Association-Jacksonville Chapter
Jacksonville Chapter Upcoming Events
• July 18th— Monthly Luncheon.
Ruby Tuesdays @ Hodges & JTB, Noon.
RSVP to Rich Holtz at 730-9906.
• August 15th— Monthly Luncheon.
Ruby Tuesdays @ Hodges & JTB, Noon.
RSVP to Rich Holtz at 730-9906.
• August 16th — Annual Banquet/Membership Meeting.
Dave & Buster’s, 6:30 PM.
RSVP to Amy Latner at 992-4074.
• August 30th — Football Season Starts!
Double your viewing pleasure with two locations for our members
See Page 2 for 2008 Football Schedule.
WESTSIDE/SOUTHSIDE:
Player’s Grill Mirimar
4456 Hendricks Avenue, 448-6670
Contact Rich Holtz at 730-9906
BEACHES:
Jerry’s Sports Grill
13170-22 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766
Contact Amy Latner at 992-4074
• September 19th— Monthly Luncheon.
Ruby Tuesdays @ Hodges & JTB, Noon.
RSVP to Rich Holtz at 730-9906.
• October 17th— Monthly Luncheon.
Ruby Tuesdays @ Hodges & JTB, Noon.
RSVP to Rich Holtz at 730-9906.
• November 21st— Monthly Luncheon.
Ruby Tuesdays @ Hodges & JTB, Noon.
RSVP to Rich Holtz at 730-9906.
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Alumni Admissions Committee
Rich Holtz chairs the local group of Penn State Admission Ambassadors who attend various local college
fairs in the Fall that are held for area high school students. We also act as liaisons to local area high school
guidance officers and telephone assigned local high
school students offered admission to Penn State. The
goal is to promote Penn State to college bound students.
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perform our duties. If you are interested in volunteering
for this worthwhile cause, please call Rich at 730-9906
to find out more.
Become A Lifetime Member
The Penn State Alumni Association is introducing a
new life member recruiting program for Penn State
Affiliate Groups. Under the new program, if a member
of the Greater Jacksonville Chapter signs on as a life
member, our group will be awarded $50.
If you would like to become a life member of the Penn
State Alumni Association, contact Josiah Pritchard,
President, at 403-6679 for an application or write our
chapter’s unique three-digit code (CAT) on the application mailed from the University.
We look forward to growing our base of committed
members and receiving additional chapter funding! It’s
a win/win situation!
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Reservation Form.
Reservation Deadline—Monday, August 4, 2008.
_____ YES! I would love to attend the Annual Banquet at Dave & Buster’s on Saturday, August 16, 2008!
# attending annual banquet ____________ x $25.00 per person* = $____________________________
Registration Fee includes full dinner buffet, unlimited coffee, tea, and soda, tax, and gratuity.
Alcoholic Beverages are extra and can be ordered on a Cash Bar basis.
*children 6 years old and under eat FREE
TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ______________________________________________________________
Name (s)_____________________________________________________________________________________
Are any children 6 or under attending? If so, how many _______________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________
City____________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip _________________
Telephone # (_______)_________________________________________________________________________
E-mail ______________________________________________________________________________________
Would you like to be added to our e-mail distribution list? __________ YES! __________ No thank you!
Please make the check for the Annual Banquet payable to Penn State Alumni Club of Greater Jacksonville and
mail by Monday, August 4, 2008 to:
Mike Anderson, Treasurer, 1819 Burgess Hill Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32246
If you have any questions, please contact Amy Latner, Secretary, at [email protected] or 992-4074.
(Membership valid from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009)
Yes! Please sign me up for membership in the Penn State Alumni Association, Greater Jacksonville Florida
Chapter. Membership is not restricted to Penn State graduates and Alumni Association members. To join,
all you have to do is love Penn State, or love a Penn Stater!
I would be interested in serving on the:
2008-2009 ANNUAL DUES FORM
_____ Board of Directors
_____ Athletics Committee
_____ Volunteer Committee
_____ Student Career Fair Committee
_____ Other (Please List)
_____ Membership Committee
_____ Social Committee
_____ Communications Committee
_____ Nominating Committee
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ($10 PER YEAR)
Member Name ____________________________________________________________________
Are you a (choose one):
Alumni Association Status (choose one):
_____ Alumni of Penn State
If Yes, Year of Graduation _____
_____ Friend of Penn State
_____ Parent of Current Penn State Student
_____ Life Member
_____ Annual Member
_____ Not a Member
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ______________ Zip ____________
Home Phone ___________________________ Work Phone _______________________________
E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ($15 PER YEAR)
Member Name ____________________________________________________________________
Are you a (choose one):
Alumni Association Status (choose one):
_____ Alumni of Penn State
If Yes, Year of Graduation _____
_____ Friend of Penn State
_____ Parent of Current Penn State Student
_____ Life Member
_____ Annual Member
_____ Not a Member
Spouse Name _____________________________________________________________________
Are you a (choose one):
Alumni Association Status (choose one):
_____ Alumni of Penn State
If Yes, Year of Graduation _____
_____ Friend of Penn State
_____ Parent of Current Penn State Student
_____ Life Member
_____ Annual Member
_____ Not a Member
Please list names of other family members you want included in membership __________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________ State ______________ Zip ____________
Home Phone ___________________________ Work Phone _______________________________
E-mail Address ____________________________________________________________________
Make checks payable to Penn State Alumni Club of Greater Jacksonville and mail to:
Mike Anderson, Treasurer, 1819 Burgess Hill Drive East, Jacksonville, FL 32246
If you have any questions regarding your annual dues please contact Mike Anderson at 254-6833.