Needed: Scholarship Committee Volunteers

Every year the U-M Alumni Club of Greater Washington, D.C. offers one $25,000 ($6,250 per year) scholarship to a promising high school senior from the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who will attend the University of Michigan. Each year a Committee of about 10 active and committed alums participates in the application review process and selection.

Responsibilities include:
- reviewing all the applications in the March-April time frame
- objective scoring based on defined criteria
- and possibly interviewing the candidates over a weekend in April

We are looking for a few committed, interested alums to participate on the Committee. Please send an e-mail to Peter Brown at peterqbrown@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in this year's D.C. Club Scholarship program.

Nothing to Do Thanksgiving Weekend?

Join us for Michigan Basketball!!!

This holiday weekend the Michigan basketball team competes in the 2009 Old Spice Classic (http://www.oldspiceclassic.com). Come watch with fellow alumni two games this weekend:

Friday Nov 27: Opponent: Marquette or Xavier with a Noon or 2:30pm tip
Sunday Nov 29: Opponent TBD and Time TBD

Venue: Rock Bottom Arlington, 4238 Wilson Blvd in the Ballston Mall http://www.rockbottom.com
Specials:
Friday: $2 Pints
Sunday: $2 Pints or $4 23oz glasses (and watch the game on their new 72" plasma)
For game times, opponents, and the Club's plans, make sure to check our calendar at: www.umdc.org

We will be selling the UMDC holiday ornaments (cash only) for $32. A percentage of sales goes towards the scholarship fund. http://www.spiritedwhimsy.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=4

Want to enjoy the company of a fun bunch of people AND truly exceptional cuisine?

Please join fellow University of Michigan Alumni at the Mansion on O Street (near Dupont Circle) for the ‘O-Dinnertini’ as the Club kicks off its new ‘Supper Club.’ Treat yourself to one of the area’s best kept secrets. We promise that you will find this to be one of the most delicious, fun, and memorable dining experiences around. Plenty of options available for vegetarians too! For more details see https://www.omansion.com

PURCHASE TIX HERE: http://dc.umclubs.com/index.php?page=supper-club-kickoff-dinner-11-9-09

Price: $49 (Member) / $54 (Non-Member)
Price includes open bar, buffet dinner (a huge one), and museum tour. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund.

Reservations placed after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event must be made directly through the O Mansion’s website and will be subject to a $10/person surcharge. Business/casual dress, please.

Homecoming Tickets Still Available!

The Washington , DC Alumni Club has a limited number of Homecoming Packages available for sale -- the game is September 26 vs. Indiana . We hope as many club members as possible can join us. The Packages are $85 and includes a game ticket and a AAUM tailgate ticket (mandatory - can not separate). There is also a nominal Athletic Department fee.

Ordering/Payment is due at time of commitment -- orders will be taked on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to join other Club Alumni for Homecoming, please specify your name, email, phone number, and number of packages desired.

Send this information to Sam Chappell at slchapp@umich.edu with the subject, " Michigan Football Tickets"Payment instructions will follow immediately. We hope you can join us.

GO BLUE!

UMDC Welcomes U-M Coaches

On May 12 the University of Michigan Alumni Club hosted U-M Coaches Rodriguez, Beilein, and Berenson for an evening of celebrating accomplishments of our teams, hoping for an ever more victorious future, and to enjoy 'Wolverine Spirit.' Thanks to all to attended!

An account (with photos) of the event prepared by alumnus Bret Hautamaki is posted on MGoBlog. If you missed the event you should definitely take a minute to give a read!

UM Coming to DC for NCAA Water Polo Championships

Come out and support U of M Women's Water Polo Team as they compete for the NCAA Championship. This is a GENERAL ADMISSION event and UMDC will is coordinating an UM alumni section on Saturday and Sunday, so please RSVP once you've purchased your tix.

PRICES: The FULL weekend is $40 ($25 for under 12 or with college ID) and single day is $15 ($10 for under 12 or with college ID)

WHEN: Friday, May 8th thru Sunday, May 10.

WHERE: U. of Maryland, 1115 Eppley Recreation Center, College Park, MD 20742-5311

FOR tickets and Information: http://www.umterps.com/sports/w-wpolo/spec-rel/ncaa-09-w-polo-championships.html

TO RSVP FOR UMDC SECTION CONTACT: Alex Jaffe - alex.jaffe@gmail.com

More info: http://www.mgoblue.com/water-polo-w/article.aspx?id=176418

Volunteers Needed for New Programming Committee!

UMDC is forming a Programming Committee and seeking volunteers to make a contribution to this effort. To better serve our diverse membership we are adding to our already extensive activity schedule. For example, in the coming months you will see more activities that are family-friendly and a speaker series that will tap into our network of 14,000 strong in the Greater D.C. area and provide a forum to exchange ideas and perspectives. To plan and execute these activities we will need some alums to step forward and pitch in. If you would like to contribute to the Club in this way, please email Programming Committee Chair Cortney Robinson at: cortneyr@umich.edu

Gamewatch Update: Basketball and Hockey

Join fellow alums in cheering on the Wolverine basketball and hockey teams! This weekend UMDC is coming to a neighborhood near YOU, so REPRESENT.

M-Basketball (vs. Oklahoma) gamewatch venues for SATURDAY, MARCH 21 @ 5:50 EDT:

1. Bailey's Pub & Grille, 4238 Wilson Boulevard (Ballston Common Mall), Arlington, Virg. (at Ballston Metro on the Orange line). We’ll be most conspicuous.
SPECIALS: $3.25 Miller Lite Pints, $4 Sam Adams Big Beers, $16 Miller Lite Buckets
NOTE: UM hockey will be available (3:35 or 7:35, TBD), but sound will be basketball only.

2. Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW in DC directly across from the Dupont metro and then downstairs. We will convene in the back room as always.
SPECIALS: $3 Bud & Bud Light bottles and $4 Sam Adams Drafts

3. Tommy Joe's, 4714 Montgomery Ln, Bethesda, MD walking distance from Bethesda metro.

M-Hockey (vs. Alaska) gamewatch venue for TONIGHT @ 8:00:
Tommy Joe's, 4714 Montgomery Ln, Bethesda, MD walking distance from Bethesda metro and street parking available (don't forget to pay your meter through 10pm)

Join Fellow Alums Cheer on Our Wolverines as We Return to the NCAA Tourney!

Join fellow DC Alumni and come out to watch Michigan basketball take on Clemson in the Wolverines' first NCAA tournament appearance in 10 years.

1. Thursday March 19th at 7pm

TWO VENUES:

-Velocity Five Sports Restaurant and Bar, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Virg. (at Court House Metro on the Orange line). Velocity Five opened just this week and they are excited to welcome us and show off their 28 brand new HDTVs.
SPECIALS (starting at 6:00): 3$ draft beer, $5 rail drinks (with Red Bull), $6 Jaeger and Cherry Bombs
NOTE: Free (after 5:00 p.m.) underground parking is directly below.

-Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW, directly across from the Dupont metro and then downstairs. We will convene in the back room as always.
SPECIALS (starting at 4:00): $3 Bud & Bud Light bottles and $4 Sam Adams Drafts


2. Then join us for Michigan Ice Hockey against Alaska in the CCHA Championship Series beginning Friday, March 20th at 8pm. Watch Ice Hockey and the NCAA Basketball tournament at the same time with fellow alumni. We will gather in the back room.

VENUE:
Tommy Joes in Bethesda
4714 Montgomery Ln, walking distance from Bethesda metro and street parking available (don't forget to pay your meter through 10pm)

3. Pending Michigan wins, we will re-convene for more sports watching in both Hockey and Basketball this weekend starting Saturday. The latest info is ALWAYS on umdc.org and also stay tuned for subsequent emails.

Tournament Time!!!

UM at the Big Ten Tournament: Cheer our team on as the Wolverines (#7 in conf.) take on the Fighting Illini (#2 in conf.) in our second game of the Tournament!

WHEN: Friday, March 13th, 6:30 p.m.
TWO LOCATIONS:

1. Rock Bottom Brewery, 4238 Wilson Boulevard (Ballston Common Mall), Arlington, Virg. (at Ballston Metro on the Orange line). We’ll be at the private bar.
   SPECIALS: $1.50 pints (believe it!) on these excellent microbrews: http://www.rockbottom.com/DisplayBeerItemList.php?FKLocationID=10054. $6 Rail Drinks with Red Bull as well as $5 Jaeger and Cherry Bombs. POC – Cortney: cortneyr@umich.edu
2. Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (at Dupont Metro on the Red line) in the back room.
   SPECIALS: $2.75 Miller/Bud and $3.50 Sam Adams/Rail until 7:00 p.m. POC – Alex: alexjaffe@gmail.com

IF we win on Friday we will re-convene AT THE SAME LOCATIONS on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Wolverines in the CCHA Quarterfinals! UM will take on Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:00. We’ll be staying to watch the hockey game following the basketball game if we play on Saturday at both locations. Rock Bottom WILL show UM hockey @ 7:00 p.m. on Saturday regardless, so feel free to stop in!

Spring Soccer Update

Our fourth preseason practice will be held Sunday, Feb. 15. We have three spring teams almost set to go (one in the CAN league and two in open leagues). There is also a possbility of adding another team to play in the CAN 7v7 league, but we need a few more players to do that, especially a goal keeper. If there are still any players out there who have not yet stepped up, contact Coach Dave Burgett immediately at DWBurgett@comcast.net.

Scholarship Info and Application

Please the Scholarship Info page for information on the 2009 $25,000 UMDC Scholarship for High School Seniors in the greater Washington DC metro area. Application (click here) is due March 27, 2009.

Big Ten Inaugural Reception – Saturday January 17 – Mansion on O Street – 3:30 PM

The U of M Alumni Club along with other Big Ten Alumni Clubs have been invitation to attend "A Big Ten Inaugural Reception." This is a reception to welcome Big Ten alumni, current students, and their families and guests who will be in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.

The event will be held at The Mansion at 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC (one block south of Dupont Circle Metro) on January 17, 2009 from 3:30 to 6:00p.m. Tickets are $44 ($30 with student ID) and can be purchased at www.big10.eventbrite.com

There will also be great door prizes/auction items including two tickets to an official Presidential Inauguration Committee ball, tickets to a State Society ball, tickets to the Newseum on January 20th, golf packs for each of the Big Ten schools, Golfdom cash cards, and Macys gift certificates. For more information you can contact Biz Scott at: BScott@PattonBoggs.com

Also, help us promote via Facebook by RSVPing and adding your friends who might be interested to this invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=18926864996&ref=mf