[Dcoualumni] March Events Update - Nation's Capital Chapter

    Robert Walter oubobcat33 at hotmail.com
    Mon Mar 7 12:42:28 EST 2011 
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March
 
Mar. 10-12: MAC Basketball Tournament Gamewatch
We now know the schedule for the Ohio Men's Basketball team for the MAC Tournament this week.  
If Ohio wins at home on Tuesday, Please Join us on Thursday night at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern for the Quarterfinals vs. Ball State at 9:30 PM.  See the Full Schedule below!

Join us and watch the Ohio Bobcats in the MAC Tournament. 
Come watch the Bobcats try to advance to the Big Dance!
*We will be having a special giveaway at this event*

Dates: March 10-12
Time: 9:30 PM (Thurs), 9:30 PM (Fri), 6:00 PM (Sat.)
Where: Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
639 Indiana Ave. NW
Washington , DC 20004

1st Round Game - Tuesday, March 8, 7 PM
# 5 Ohio vs. #12 Toledo

Quarterfinals - Thursday, March 10, 9:30 PM
Ohio/Toledo vs. #4 Ball State

Semi-Finals - Friday, March 11, 9:30 PM
No. 1/8/9 vs. No. 4/5/12 Winner

Championship - Saturday, March 12, 6:00 PM

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: Wes Bornhorst, wbornhorst at gmail.com 
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March 12: ShamrockFEST
This year Ohio University and the Capital Alumni Network are partnering with ShamrockFEST to help alumni attend one of the best events in the DC area, and raise money for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the well-being of children, improve parent-child relations and prevent child abuse and neglect. 

When purchasing your tickets, please enter our Ohio University Code: GOCITYOU, in the "Promotion Code" box on checkout! 

All tickets are sold online at http://shamrockfest.com/. 
Details about the event, including the difference between the Main Event, and VIP tickets can also be found at http://shamrockfest.com/. 
Mar. 20: 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. 

This event is part of our "Give Back Ohio" Week. 
Please come share your enthusiasm about Ohio University with the next generation of Bobcats! 

Time:  arrive by 1:30 PM, Refreshments, check-in, and mingling will begin will begin at 2PM, 

Location: Nationals Park 
                   1500 S Capitol Street, SE, 
                    Washington DC 20003
                    (in the Conference Center inside the ballpark)
Nearest Metro: Navy Yard
RSVP, by 3/15 to: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600



Mar. 22: March Happy Hour - DC

Join us for our monthly rotating happy hour and a special raffle for an Ohio University Jersey, and other prizes!! (sponsored by Liberty Mutual). 

*This event is part of our "Give Back Ohio" Week.* 
Students from the OU MPA program will be in town joining us.

Date: March 22 (Tuesday) 
Time: 6:30 - 9:00 pm 

Location: Bar Louie 
701 7th St, NW 
Washington, DC 
*Look for Ohio signs in the bar* 

Nearest Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown/Verizon Center 
Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600



March 23: Singing Men of Ohio Concert 

Please join alumni from the Greater DC area in supporting the Singing Men of Ohio (SMO) as they perform on their Spring Break Tour 2011. SMO has become a tradition at Ohio University and is a top attraction of students on campus. 

*This event is part of our "Give Back Ohio" Week.* 

Concert: 7:30 p.m. 
Community Lutheran Church http://www.communitylutheran.org/ 
21024 Whitfield Place 
Sterling, VA 20165-7222 

Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600


April

April 9: Volunteer with Capital Area Food Bank 

Join your fellow Bobcats at the Capital Area Food Bank to help in the DC warehouse! 

Saturday, April 9 · 1:00pm - 4:00pm 

This project typically involves packing and/or sorting donated food. It also can include packing for CAFB programs, working on our shopping floor, and assisting with various other tasks at the food bank. 

RSVP: We need 15 volunteers to commit, if you are interested, please contact Betsy Reese at betsy.reese at gmail.com 
More information on the Capital Area Food Bank - www.capitalareafoodbank.org 



April 14: OUr day - April Happy Hour - VA
On April 14, 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 in Arlington at our rotating monthly happy hour! Come out and mingle with DC area Ohio Alumni! 

Date: April 14 (Thursday) 
Time: 6:30 – 9:30 PM 

Venue: Ri Ra Irish Pub http://www.rira.com/rira/arlington.html 
2915 Wilson Boulevard 
Arlington, VA 22201 

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

We are hoping each chapter will host an event on this day; we’ll be sending you Bobcat cutouts and other fun OHIO gear for you to display and take pictures with! Mark your calendar now! 

More information coming soon. Go Bobcats! Visit http://www.ohioalumni.org/our-day/ 
regularly. 



April 16 - August 13: Nation's Capital Alumni Softball Team
Come out and play Ohio Alumni Softball, back for our 8th season in the Capital Alumni Network league. 
This will be a spring/summer season 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) 

The cost is $50 (estimated) and games will be evenings and weekends. Please RSVP by April 1, 2011. 

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



April 17: Hagerstown Suns Baseball Game
Come out and see the opening weekend home debut of Washington Nationals Phenom, Bryce Harper, with the Hagerstown Suns along with other Ohio Alumni! 

This game is part of our "Summer of Baseball" series*

Where: Hagerstown Suns http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t563 
Municipal Stadium
274 East Memorial Boulevard
Hagerstown, MD 21740

Cost: $15 (incl. ticket and pre-game cookout)
Time: 4:05 PM, Sunday 

Contact: Email Robert Walter at oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
with the # of tickets requested to confirm availability.



"Summer of Baseball" 
Our "Summer of Baseball" series is a monthly event that will take place all over the region, 
with many of the regional teams.  
See the entire planned schedule for this series below:

4/17 - Hagerstown Suns
5/22 - Bowie Baysox
6/12 - Potomac Nationals
7/17 - Cleveland Indians vs. Baltimore Orioles
8/18 - Cincinnati Reds vs. Washington Nationals
9/11 - Southern MD Blue Crabs?
 


June

June 25: Ohio Golf Scramble
South Riding Golf Club http://www.southridinggc.com/ 
43237 Golf View Drive 
South Riding, VA 20152 

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

The winning golf team will qualify to go to the legendary Pinehurst Resort 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 2011 
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 fee 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 online event page, and in the program/emails. It’s a great way to be noticed by OU Alumni and potential customers. 

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



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


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