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20th Annual Freshman Picnic: July 12

Please join us as we welcome the Freshman class of 2009 and their families to the University of Tennessee family. We will be enjoying a laid-back, Tennessee-style BBQ picnic, complete with sweet tea!

To RSVP, go to:
http://2009freshmanpicnic.eventbrite.com/

We have a new location this year that's metro accessible:

Nottoway Park
9601 Courthouse Road
Vienna, VA 22181

We're looking for a few volunteers the day of the picnic. It doesn't take a lot of time. If you're interested in helping set up or pack up, go to:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cmtpUDQzajFFVGtVcmxMMGptTV9wSmc6MA

We will be in the picnic pavilion, which is near the park's bathrooms. Upon entering Nottoway Park, continue driving until there is a fork in the road. The pavillion is essentially straight behind the fork in the road. For additional directions and a map, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/maps/nottowaymap.htm.

Questions? Email picnic@utdcalumni.com.

A big thanks to Michael Haynes for doing all the heavy lifting for this year's event. Thanks, Michael!!!

UTDCalumni Sports

In the past, we have had flag football and softball teams. It would benefit the continuation of these teams to have a small group of people to help make some decisions and organize the teams. We're not looking for a big time commitment from these people. If you are interested in getting involved, please email sports@utdcalumni.com. We'd like to get the group together in the next month or so to talk things over.

UTDCalumni Networking

The UT Young Council and the DC chapter board are working on creating networking events for local alumni. Anyone will be welcome! If you are interested in helping or participating, please email rachel@utdcalumni.com.

A great party for a great cause!

Our own Renee Rodriguez and her family are finding a way to bring something good out of a great tragedy -- 1st Annual Brody Bash benefiting the UVA PICU and Sadie Rose Foundation

For event details and to register, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/events.php?ref=sb#/ical/event.php?eid=98939489424

If you can't attend, please consider donating to the cause at http://1stannualbrodybash.eventbrite.com

In memory of Brody and in honor of the great contributions Renee has made to our chapter, the board collected $1,000 last year, and we'd like to see a bigger donation this year!

SEC Game Day with the Nats

Join SEC alumni, fans, family and friends for the Nationals vs. Cubs game on Sunday, July 19 at 1:35pm.

Show your school spirit by wearing your team colors
Competition for the highest school attendance
Discounted tickets
Giveaways
An afternoon of fun with your family and friends
Tailgating in Lot W ($20) 11:00 AM-1:30 PM*

Order your tickets at:
http://washington.nationals.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=was&m=7&y=2009
Click on the “T” Box on July 19th
Enter Coupon Code: SECALUM
Choose from First Base/Right Field seating options of $9, $15, $27, and $47

Questions? Contact Marie Bugnitz at 202-640-7690 or marie.bugnitz@nationals.com

*No refunds or exchanges. Subject to availability.

What's ahead for the Vols?

The buzz has been flying for a week, but out of respect for Fulmer no official statements will be made until Monday. Nonetheless, here's the news as it's being reported today.

Kiffin is already out on the recruiting trail, and he's got Peyton's seal of approval. Oh, and he's bringing his dad (Monte Kiffin) to be D-Coord. Can you say Kiffinville?

• http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/nov/30/kiffin-already-work-recruitinig-vols/
• http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3735102
• http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/nov/30/monte-kiffin-will-be-tennessees-next-defensive-coo/

Big weekend for the Vols

We said goodbye to Coach Phil Fulmer, who, no matter what your opinion of his coaching, is a class act. He deserved to go out on top, in this case, with a win and on the shoulders of the players who love him.

http://www.govolsxtra.com/news/2008/nov/29/vols-take-kentucky-28-10/

Thankful

We're thankful to have so many Tennessee alumni, family, friends and fans in the DC area to share our lives with. Thank you to the folks who work hard all year to bring events to the chapter: Lindsay Murphy, Stephen Anfield, Justin Waters, Robyn Douglas, Rachel Dunnavant Weatherly, Jay Patel, Sandeep Santharaju, Andrea Edmonson, Renee Rodriguez, Michael Haynes, Chaya Chandrasekaran, Peter Koffman, Holly Wheaton and Travis Greaves.

Who's the SEC Champion of Charity? Let the giving begin ...

Which of the 12 SEC schools will triumph? Show your school spirit and join us to crown this year's winner. Bring an unwrapped, new toy or make a donation of at least $10 to enjoy happy hour specials. All donations benefit Toys For Tots.

December 12, 2008

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Union Jack's at Ballston Mall

4238 Wilson Blvd.
It is a new place opposite Rock Bottom. We will be in the "Churchill Room" it is the bar that is right there when you enter Union Jack's from the street entrance.

Great specials: $2 Corona and Bud Light Drafts and 1/2 apps.

Vols and Lady Vols Basketball Game Watching

We're working with Bailey's to put together a few basketball game watching parties. If you're interested in helping out, please email Rachel or Stephen at rdwsa@utdcalumni.com. We'd love to have some new faces get involved! For details as they are available, click here.

December 2: Lady Vols vs. GWU

The Lady Vols are coming to DC!

The reigning National Champion Lady Vols hit the hardwood at George Washington University on December 2 at 7:30PM to take on the Lady Colonials, and we want to make sure there is plenty of orange there to welcome them.

Pregame Happy Hour and Ticket Pick up
Even if you can't join the group of almost 70 people going to the Lady Vols game, you are welcome to join us for the pregame happy hour at McFadden's. Unless alternate arrangements have been made ahead of time, tickets purchased with our group will be distributed at the happy hour. Someone will be at the bar until at least 7PM with the tickets.

McFadden's (http://www.mcfaddensdc.com/)
2401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037
We have reserved a room in the upstairs bar of McFadden's under the UT DC Alumni group name. The Happy Hour specials include 1/2 off drinks and appetizers.

The game starts at 7:30pm in the Smith Center (600 22nd St NW, Washington, DC 20037). It's a good idea to get to the arena no later than 7PM to get seats. We are going to try to sit as a group in sections 110 - 112 (http://gwsports.cstv.com/facilities/gewa-smith-center-diagram.html). Questions? Email Chaya at chaya@utdcalumni.com or Peter at peter@utdcalumnil.com.

Chancellor Finalists Announced

If you'd like more information about the finalists being considered for the University, click here. The search committee welcomes comments, and there are campus visits scheduled for each.

2008 flag football season

It's almost football time in DC, too. If you're interested in coaching, playing or watching, click the link to the left for details. The sign-up link is ready to go!

game watching parties

Details are up for this year's game watching parties. Click the link to the left to see what's going on.

Fall 2008 Young Alumni Weekend

The Fall 2008 Young Alumni Weekend is now set for the Tennessee football home opening weekend, September 12-13, 2008. For details about all the events and to sign up, click on the link below.

Meet Jeff Hall

Jeff Hall, UT alum and former football star, will speak to young alumni in the D.C. area Aug. 14 about financial management. Hall is with Rather Kittrell Capital Management in Knoxville. The firm specializes in wealth management. Click the link below for details and to sign up.

19th Annual Freshman Picnic

Please join us as we welcome the Freshman class of 2008 and their families to the University of Tennessee family. Reservations are required. Click the link below for details and to sign up.

Questions? Want to help? Email picnic@utdcalumni.com.

WOW! That was cool!

The Big Orange Caravan was a HUGE success. Take a look at some of the pictures we have. If you took pictures or video and don't mind passing them along, we'll post them as well. Just e-mail Rachel.

BOC pics

Elections are upon us!

The 2007/2008 Board has done a terrific job this year, and it's time to pass the torch. We're doing elections a bit differently this year. Since we had the Big Orange Caravan this spring, we're going to do the elections online this summer. Officers will still take their positions at the Freshman Picnic.

The following positions are up for election this summer. Board members help direct the Chapter for the upcoming year. The Board meets 3 or 4 times a year. Any alumni may serve on the Board, regardless of how long you have been in the area. Friends of UT (non-alumni) are eligible to hold at-large positions. If you have any questions or are interested in serving in one of the following positions, please contact Lindsay and Stephen.

Vice President/President-elect
This position is a one year appointment. The vice president automatically becomes the president after his term. You must be an alumni of the University of Tennessee to be elected.

Secretary
During his one year appointment, the secretary keeps the minutes of all meetings, helps with the Chapter updates and is responsible for the official Chapter roster. You must be an alumni of the University of Tennessee to be elected.

3-year Member-at-large
This is a three year appointment. Members-at-large participate in Board meetings and help direct the Chapter.
Alumni and friends of the University of Tennessee are eligible for this position.

1-year Member-at-large
This is a one year appointment. Members-at-large participate in Board meetings and help direct the Chapter.
Alumni and friends of the University of Tennessee are eligible for this position.

If you're interested in getting involved with the Board, but you'd like to learn more about how we work, consider joining the Chapter Steering Committee. The steering committee has an open invitation to all Board meetings and helps direct the chapter throughout the year. Contact Lindsay and Stephen if you're interested.

Race for the Cure: Saturday, June 7, 2008

Date: Sat., June 7, 2008

Where: The Mall, Washington DC

Time: Runner start at 8am for 5K

Walkers start at 8:15am

Registration: $35

To sign up, click here.
Our Team Name: TN Vols (TNV)

Once the team roster is final, details will be arranged for where to meet and things like that. If you have any questions, please e-mail Renee.

Multiple Sclerosis Walk: April 19

One of our board members and UT-C alumni Bill Hundley will be walking in the Culpeper, Virginia Multiple Sclerosis Walk on April 19, and he’d like our help in raising awareness and funds to fight this devastating disease. Click here for more information.

Race for the Cure: Saturday, June 7, 2008

This is another charity event that we’ve participated in for the last couple of years. Mark your calendars and be on the look out for details on joining the fun.

Professional Development Series

As a part of the new Young Alumni Program at the Knoxville campus, we’re exploring ways to bring quarterly speakers to the area for all alumni and friends. If you’re interested in joining the planning committee for this new initiative, please contact Lindsay Murphy. Young is certainly a relative term, so all ages — as well as all campuses — are encouraged to join!

April 26: Hands on DC

We participated in this event last year and had both a fun and fulfilling day. This year we are adding our fellow SEC schools to the team because more people can do more good!

To let you know about the cause, Hands on DC is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that conducts a yearly citywide work-a-thon to improve the physical condition of DC public schools, raises funds to support college scholarship programs for public school students and encourages greater community involvement in the public schools.

This year’s work-a-thon takes places on April 26, 2008, at over 30 schools across DC.
To join our team, visit our team page at http://handsondc.kintera.org
When registering, choose our team name "SEC Challenge."
You do not have to be SEC alum to join the team so feel free to pass along to everyone. Bragging rights go to the SEC school with the most volunteers.

We would appreciate your support as a team member! If you can't make it to the event, you can always donate to the cause through the website as well!

Please contact our Team Lead, Andrea Price, if you have any questions.

Sign up: DC Vols Softball

It's that time of year again. For complete details and to sign up, click here.

April 24: Big Orange Caravan

For the first time ever, the Big Orange Caravan is coming to DC! Please join us for a buffet dinner of fried chicken and pulled pork BBQ, while we hear from Bob Kessling, head coaches and the Athletics Department. Deadline for tickets is Thursday, April 17, but don't wait until the last minute. Tickets are limited, and you don't want to miss this! Click here for complete details and ticket information.

Outback Bowl and Big Orange Tailgate Tour

The Vols are heading to the Outback Bowl, and our chapter has the opportunity to purchase tickets. The turn around is EXTREMELY QUICK in order to get the tickets ordered and in YOUR HANDS by the game. Orders must be place no later than 3PM on Friday, December 7.

DATE

• Outback Bowl in Tampa , FL, on Jan. 1, 2008, at 11:00 a.m.
• Big Orange Tailgate Tour (BOTT) will be at the stadium from at 10:30 a.m.
• Pep Rally to be scheduled on December 31, 2007
• UTNAA is planning a New Year’s Eve Official Event – more information later on this event.

COST

• The cost of the package will be $90 ($65 for the game ticket and $25 for the BOTT ticket).
• The chapter has to make one group payment for the tickets and BOTT, so all orders must be placed through the chapter. With such a quick turnaround, online orders are preferred.

You will be asked to submit the names of each person you are purchasing tickets for. Please don't leave the information blank. If you have any questions, please e-mail Michael. To buy your tickets, click on the link below.



For information about travel arrangements in conjunction with the UTNAA, please go to: http://doddsathletictours.com/tennessee

UTK vs. UTC Basketball: December 4

It's not often that we get to come together as alumni and root for two teams at once, so here's hoping everyone will join us Tuesday, December 4 at 7PM to cheer on the Vols and the Mocs. For once, UT can't lose! We'll be gathering at Bailey's in Crystal City. Drink specials include $2.50 pints and $4 Stoli drinks.

Get out your orange and white and gold and blue and get to the bar! Directions are available on the football game watching page.

Save the date: April 24, 2008

The Big Orange Caravan is coming to DC. We're in the planning stages now. If you're interested in helping, please e-mail Rachel. Otherwise, save the date and be looking for details coming soon!

Help the Homeless Walkathon: Nov. 17

The Fannie Mae Help the Homeless Walkathon is a community wide fundraising campaign that supports over 180 beneficiary organizations in the fight to prevent and end homelessness. The program spans several months, culminating in the National Mall Walkathon held on November 17, 2007, involving tens of thousands of participants.

If anyone is interested in starting a CAN team for Tennessee, please e-mail Rachel for details on setting it up. We'll spread the word to the chapter and friends! The CAN teams will all be meeting on the Madison Drive steps to the National Museum of Natural History (Madison Drive between 9th and 12th Streets, NW) at 8:30AM, so that all CAN participants can walk together!

Let the giving begin: SEC Toys for Tots Drive

Who will be crowned the SEC Champion of Charity?
With your help, Tennessee will reign! Make plans to join 7 of the SEC schools as we raise money and collect toys for the Toys for Tots program.

Date: November 29
Time: 6 - 9PM
Location: Old Dominion Brewhouse
1219 9th Street NW, Washington, DC
Located one block west of Mt. Vernon Square Metro

Old Dominion Specials:
$3.25 16oz. beer
$3.99 20oz. beer
1/2 prize appetizers

Participating Schools: Tennesse, South Carolina, Alabama, Kentucky, Vandy, LSU & Georgia

An unwrapped, new toy (value of $10) or a $10 donation is required for entry.

Thanks to Renee and Stephen for representing us on the planning committee.

Homecoming Halloween Happy Hour

This year's Homecoming game on Saturday, November 3, will not be shown on TV. For more details, click here. But we want to celebrate anyway, so we're having a happy hour to raise a glass to days gone by at ol' UT.

Wednesday, October 31 at 6:30PM
Carpool in Ballston on Fairfax Drive

They'll be having happy hour specials, and we'll have Tennessee swag to give away. Be sure to wear your best orange!

Questions, comments, general ruminations about life? E-mail Michael Haynes.

CAN Halloween Party: Oct. 26

Party is 8-11pm on Fri, Oct 26. at Crystal City Sports Pub

$20 in advance: http://www.dcalum.org/event.aspx?id=56

$25 at the door

Beer and heavy appetizers are included in the price.

There will also be the always entertaining Annual CAN Costume Contest, with prizes for Best Male, Best Female, Best Overall costume.

2 Happy Hours coming up!

UT-Alabama: Tuesday, Oct 16
Carpool, 4400 N Fairfax Drive, Arlington (Ballston)
6 pm - whenever

We are coming up on the Third Week in October, which means it's time to get geared up early for the big game! Come join us Tuesday at Carpool with the DC Chapter of the University of Alabama to enjoy happy hour specials and get your smack talk primed!

Tuesday at Carpool is Burger Night - 1/2 price burgers ALL NIGHT! Happy hour ends at 7PM so come early! HH includes several drink specials, and select appetizers are 1/2 price.

UT-USC-UF-UGA: Wednesday, Oct 24
Bottom Line, 1716 Eye St NW, DC
6 pm - whenever the kegs run out

We have purchased 2 Miller Lite kegs for an SEC-east four-for-all! It's a big weekend in the SEC-east: UT plays USC and UF plays UGA, so it's a big night to talk smack since the UT-USC is far more important than the UF-UGA game for the SEC-east title. Oh, and did we mention that the BEER IS FREE!?! All you have to do is show up thirsty!

college fairs for fall 2007

Traditionally, UT participates in the National College Fair in DC, and we're looking for folks who are willing to donate a little time to spread the good word about the University of Tennessee campuses. The fairs are listed below. Please e-mail utdcalumni@gmail.com if you're interested in helping. Be sure to list which fair(s) you would like to help with.

We only need a few people to participate in a fair, so even if you're only available part of the time and are willing, let us know. Chattanooga and Martin grads are encouraged to attend as well!

November 8
9:30am-12:30pm
6:30-8:30pm
National College Fair
Washington Convention Center, Hall D
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001

ut/uf happy hour

Join us for a happy hour with our friends -- yes, we actually like these guys -- the DC Gators. They're very excited about sharing a few drinks with us, so bring a friend and come on down.

Specials: Happy hour prices for drinks and appetizers ($2.50: domestics, house wine, and house mixed drinks. Half price appetizers). They will also give us part of the bar and some of the restaurant area to mingle.

Please e-mail tnalumni@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Registration is not required, but it will help us determine how much room we need at the bar. To RSVP, go to: http://utufhappyhour.eventbrite.com/

What other schools would you be interested in having happy hours or other joint events with? We're looking at happy hours with schools like South Carolina and Alabama right now. What do you think?

got pictures?

Over the years, we've been posting pictures of chapter events and other outings. You can see everything we have, so far at http://picasaweb.google.com/utdcalumni. We're adding more, so check back. And if you have any pictures you'd like to share, send them our way, and we'll post them, too. The more the merrier! Just e-mail them to rachel@utdcalumni.com.

wanna get more involved in the dc alumni?

If you're interested in learning more about the chapter and helping out in some capacity, we're always glad to have new people get involved. Whether you'd just like to help with a game watching party or would like to be on steering committee or chapter board, let us know. E-mail utdcalumni@gmail.com, and tell us what you'd like to do!

Alumni from all campuses are encouraged to join us!

2007 football game watching parties

We're excited to be watching the 2007 football season at Bailey's in Crystal City. Game watching parties start 30 minutes prior to each game. As usual, we will be having raffles during half time. The raffles are the chapter's only way to raise money to operate throughout the year. The money is used to supplement events and pay for any satellite feeds for football or basketball broadcasts. For more information, see below. We are continually striving to make everyone's game watching experience enjoyable. Questions and comments — for better or worse — are encouraged. Please e-mail utdcalumni@gmail.com.

For complete details on game watching parties, click here.

everyone's welcome!

The Washington, DC Chapter of the University of Tennessee National Alumni Association is a gold medal award-winning chapter. Alumni, family, friends and fans of all UT campuses — Knoxville, Martin, Chattanooga and Memphis — are welcome to join any chapter events.

If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the chapter president at utdcalumni@gmail.com. We're always glad to see new faces, so come on and join us!