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

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Year of the Bobcat!!!
 The last 12 months have been an amazing time for Ohio 
University, and our local Alumni Chapter for the DC/MD/VA area!

 1.  Ranked #1 Party School by Princeton Review
 2.  "Party Rock Anthem" by the Marching 110 gets 8.3 million views on YouTube. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZtCZOiZ-cg 
) 

 3.  Football team wins the MAC East for the 3rd time, and finishes with 
10 wins for the 1st time since 1968, and plays on National TV 6 times.
 4.  Football team has not lost to Miami in over 2,500 days.
 5.  Black Football team uniform reveal video gains national attention. ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAOfNEBZbE4 
)  
 6.  Football team wins their 1st ever Bowl Game in the Famous Idaho Potato bowl over Utah State.
 7.  Women's Volleyball team wins the MAC for the 8th consecutive year and plays in the NCAA Tournament.
 8.  Men's Basketball team wins the MAC Tournament, most wins ever in a season (29-8), and finishes ranked in the Top 25.

 9.  Men's Basketball team beats Michigan, South Florida, before losing 
to N. Carolina in the Sweet 16 (with 200+ alumni watching at Penn 
Quarter Sports Tavern)
 10. Record # of undergraduate applications for Ohio.
 11. Nation's Capital Chapter Alumni Co-ed Volleyball team is the #1 seed in the CAN Tournament.
 12. Over $400 million (out of $450m goal) already raised in the Promise Lives Campaign.

 13. Nation's Capital Chapter Co-ed Softball team wins 19 games (19-2), is seeded #1 
for the CAN Tournament and reaches championship game for the first time 
ever (2nd out of 72 teams)
 14. Ohio Football beats Penn State on National TV.
 15. Football team starts the season 4-0 for the 1st time since 1976, and are ranked #29 in the polls.
 16. "Gangnam Style" by the Marching 110 reaches 3.5 million views on YouTube in 4 days! ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSvVwylGtes 
)  
What's next for Ohio and this Chapter? Stay tuned, because every day is an adventure for a Bobcat!
We hope you can join us at an Upcoming Event soon to connect and share your passion for our Alma Mater!












Upcoming Events 


October

Oct. 6: Court (House) Shuffle - VA
Join us for the DC version of an Athens Tradition - the Shuffle, with themed T-Shirts, of course!!
 We will be shuffling all afternoon at 6 locations in the 
Courthouse-Clarendon strip along the Orange Line in Arlington. 
Come 
relive memories of Court St., with our Court (House) Shuffle!

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/417670988269605/ 
Starting Location:  
 Ireland's 4 Courts http://www.irelandsfourcourts.com/ 
2051 Wilson Blvd.
 Arlington VA 22201
 
 Nearest Metro: Courthouse (Orange)
 
 $15 -  gets you a t-shirt and all the Shuffle Specials for the Day.
 $5    - for the Shuffle Specials Wristband Only (no t-shirt)
 
 Register & Pay here: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=131663 
Potential Schedule:
 12-1:00 Ireland's 4 Courts
 1:00-1:45 Adams Corner
 1:45-2:30 Arlington Rooftop Bar
 2:30-3:15 Iota
 3:15-3:45 RiRa
 3:45-4:30 Hard Times Cafe
 4:30-5:15 Mister Days
 
 Contact: Lauren Vollberg, lmvollberg at gmail.com 
, 301-437-7559



Oct. 20: DC United vs. Columbus Crew
Join us on a Fall evening to watch the Columbus Crew take on DC United!
 The Ohio State Alumni Chapter will be joining us for the match & pre-game tailgate!

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/219065981556217/ 
7:30 PM gametime (pre-game tailgate at 5:30 pm)
 *Pre-Tailgate will take place in Parking lot starting 2 hours before the game
 
 Event Location:  RFK Stadium
 2400 East Capitol Street, SE
 Washington, D.C. 20003
 
 Nearest Metro: Stadium/Armory (Orange/Blue)
 
 Cost: $30.00  
 Register and pay here: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=131644 
Contact: John Moore, johntmoore at hotmail.com 
, (202) 598-3331



Oct. 27: Ohio vs. Miami Football Gamewatch
Join us to watch the Ohio Bobcats vs. Miami Redhawks in the annual Battle of the Bricks!
 The Miami Chapter may join us for the event.

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/165768663560472/ 
Date: Oct. 27, 2012 (Saturday)
 Time: 3:30 PM
 TV: STO/ESPN Game Plan/ESPN3
 
 Where: 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 associated, pay as you go
 Contact: John Moore, johntmoore at hotmail.com 
, 202-598-3331



Oct. 31: Bobcat Pumpkin Carving Contest
Show your Bobcat spirit by carving the best Ohio University-themed pumpkin this year!
 Post a picture of your creation and compete for a prize!

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/405778499484205/ 
Post your picture to our Chapter's Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nationscapitalchapter/ 
(or email it in if you're not on Facebook)
 Contact: Robert Walter, oubobcat33 at hotmail.com 
, 240-354-3600

November

Nov. 1: Ohio vs. E. Michigan Football Gamewatch
*Possible Gamewatch - Stay tuned



Nov. 3: Wine Education & Tasting - Paradise Springs Winery
Join us for a wine education experience at Paradise Springs Winery!
 Find out how the entire process of wine-making happens from vineyard to bottle.

 The experience lasts about 60-90 minutes and includes a visit inside 
the historical cabin, a walk to the vineyard, a tour of the tank room, 
production area, & barrel room. A complete tasting of our entire 
flight of wines (including our sparkling Viognier, Aprés) will be poured
 along the way. This in-depth walking tour will take you through the 
life of a grape at Paradise Springs and ultimately end back in the 
tasting room.

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/394231143977624/ 
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 PM
 
 Location:  Paradise Springs Winery
 13219 Yates Ford Road
 Clifton, VA 20124 http://paradisespringswinery.com/ 
Cost: $25.00
 Pay & Register here: https://secure.www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/OUL/event/showEventForm.jsp?form_id=131696 
Contact: Mike Stevens, (703) 618-1605, mike at stevenslink.net 
Nov. 7: Ohio vs. BGSU Football Gamewatch
Join us to watch the Ohio Bobcats vs. BGSU Falcons!

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/478845062140081/ 
Date: Nov. 7, 2012 (Wednesday)
 Time: 7:30 - 10:30 PM
 TV: ESPN2
 
 Where: 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 associated, pay as you go
 Contact: John Moore, johntmoore at hotmail.com 
, 202-598-3331


Nov. 14: Ohio vs. Ball State Football Gamewatch
*Possible Gamewatch - Stay tuned


Nov. TBD: Thanksgiving Dinner/Potluck
*Join us for this Family event and help us raise donations towards a canned food drive




Nov. 30: MAC Championship Football Gamewatch
Join us to watch the Ohio Bobcats compete for their 1st MAC Championship!

*Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/426375087400127/ 
Date: Nov. 30, 2012 (Friday)
 Time: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
 TV: ESPN2
 
 Where: 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 associated, pay as you go
 Contact: John Moore, johntmoore at hotmail.com 
, 202-598-3331

December


AND MORE EVENTS TO BE ADDED...
Speaker Events
Happy Hours
Bowl Game Watch?
Basketball Gamewatches

Volunteer Events




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



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