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

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Upcoming Events   









 
February

Feb. 18: ESPNU Bracketbuster Basketball Gamewatch
Come watch the Bobcats play in a National Matchup in the ESPN Bracketbuster Weekend!
Join us for this event, and enter our Raffle for a chance to win a 
basketball signed by a Washington Wizard! 
Along with other Ohio 
giveaways!!!


Opponent: UNC Asheville

Date: Feb. 19, 2012 (Saturday)
Time: 7:00 PM


Location:   Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
www.dcsportstavern.com
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, pay as you go
Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600
 

Feb. 29: "Leap" Into Networking
Network with alumni of Ohio University, Ohio State, Miami University, and Case Western Reserve University? In your industry, and others? 



Join us on Leap Day to network with many professionals in a seated, relaxed setting.  You'll speed network for approximately one hour, meeting Ohio alumni in various industries as you spend a few minutes speaking with each new contact.


WHEN: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 
Check in at 7:00 pm, Speed Networking begins at 7:20 pm


WHERE: K Street Lounge 
1301 K Street, NW 
Washington, DC 20005 
*Located on K Street between 13th and 14th Streets 
Closest Metro: McPherson Square

 
PRICE: $20.00 at the door 
*Network for only $10!  Use code: OU10559 (Ohio University), to receive $10 off of tickets purchased in advance. http://www.prosinthecity.com/event/networking-event-ohio-alumni-10559 
After the speed networking, stay for more mixing and more introductions with Ohio alumni you did not meet during the speed networking.  Then, after the event, use their exclusive online system from home to contact people from the event. Without disclosing your email address(unless you want to), you'll be able to send messages through their system to anyone who attended the event. 

*Please bring your I.D. to this venue as they do not permit anyone under the age of 21 and will be checking identification at the door.  
*Note: You do not have to be an Ohio alum to attend this event.
 
 
March

Mar. 7-10: MAC Tournament Basketball Gamewatches
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 giveaways at this event*

 
Dates: March 7-10 
Times: TBD 

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. ??: 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:  TBD 
Location: TBD

Nearest Metro: 
RSVP: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600


 

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 
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 at 240-354-3600 or oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
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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