LSU ATLANTA NEWSLETTER
August 16, 2009
In This Edition:
- Sweet Send Off – Freshmen and Families Impressed
- 2008 Scholarship Recipient Sends a Letter
- “Band Together” Football Kick Off Party Aug. 29
- 2009 Football View In Locations – Tell Your Friends!
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Nine LSU-Bound Freshmen Receive Sweet Send Off
Marlow House owner Loretta David (Shreveport native and mother of LSU alum) welcomes the gathering.
The setting – the historic, beautiful and so tastefully appointed Marlow House in Marietta – was perfect for a Sweet Send Off. While neither of our two 2009 LSU Atlanta scholarship recipients were able to attend, nine incoming LSU freshmen from the metro Atlanta area came to our 2nd annual dessert social hosted by LSU Atlanta to welcome them and their parents and siblings into the LSU family. In all, nearly 50 attended and enjoyed the conversation and refreshments.
The two hour reception, emceed by board member Don Broussard, featured delectable sweets provided by New Orleans Fine Catering, Catered Cakes and Copeland’s of Atlanta. All including Marlow House are proud sponsors of LSU Atlanta and demonstrated their interest with the principal of each business personally attending to give their best regards. All of the student received favors and door prizes. After they were introduced, several alumni in attendance, including Kevin Ashford (seen here) of Catered Cakes, gave their words of advice about college life and particularly about how special their own LSU experiences were in shaping their lives. Afterwards a number of parents and students themselves expressed appreciation at the effort given by LSU Atlanta to make them feel welcome.
We would like to thank Sarah Clayton and Charlie Vaughn for their organizing efforts, and to Don Broussard and Mark Richard for their involvement in the scholarship committee. This event is directly related to our ongoing mission of promoting the image of our alma mater and providing incentive scholarships for Georgia students interested in attending LSU.
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2008 Scholarship Recipient
Sends a Letter
Our 2008 LSU Atlanta scholarship recipient Amanda Perrilioux (seen here with LSU Football Head Coach Les Miles) sent a very nice letter over the summer to our past president Laura Jones Danda that she wanted shared with everyone who helped her get to LSU.
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Football Kick Off Party August 29 features Sportswriter/LSU Book Author, Norcross High Band Director and Tiger Band Alum
“Band Together Atlanta”Sat., August 29, Noon- 3 pm - Copeland’s Restaurant (Cumberland)
The door prizes and neat auction items are mounting for the “Band Together Atlanta” Football Kickoff Party being jointly hosted by LSU Atlanta and TAF-Ga. Chapter. The event will feature football and band video / music presentations and two special guest speakers: USA Today sports writer Ray Glier, author of “What It Means To Be A Tiger,” and Rudy Gilbert, an LSU alum who is Director of Bands at Norcross High School. Proceeds from the raffle and live auction will benefit the Tiger Band Hall fund. Complete list will be posted the week of the event. Click Here for More Details.
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2009 Football View In Locations
THANKS for the positive response we have already received to our expanded football view in location plan that will provide more metro area Tiger fans with closer opportunities to cheer and party together.
DOWNTOWN – Front Page News, Little Five Points
This will be the headquarters for our In Town Tigers subgroup designed for people who live inside the Perimeter and celebrate the “in town lifestyle” of Atlanta. Front Page News is upgrading their video and audio capabilities and offer drink specials to better serve us. How about having a live band playing La. style music after a game or two? We’ll see…NW ATL/COBB - Copeland’s Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar, Cumberland at Cobb Parkway
Copeland’s of Atlanta is excited to be a new Champion (top level) sponsor of LSU Atlanta and part of that partnership is to welcome LSU fans as royalty to watch Tiger Football on a big screen in their lounge area of the Cumberland location. They already host Saints fans for NFL games on Sundays so they are ready and able to transform the room into a Saturday Night in Tiger Stadium atmosphere. There will be drink specials and giveaways all season, and of course the menu is perfect for the Tiger palette.
GWINNETT – Sidelines Grille, Old Peachtree at Satellite Blvd.
Sidelines is a cozy casual restaurant/sports bar that is very convenient to Gwinnett, just west of I-85 off Old Peachtree exit at the corner of Satellite Blvd. and right in front of Home Depot. They have the capability to run separate audio between the bar and dining area so we can have our own designated viewing place every week. Steve and Jessica are not from Louisiana but know the fame of LSU fan spirit and are ready to offer bar specials and make everyone feel welcome. (Their Web site is being reconstructed this summer, we will provide the link when it becomes available again.)NORTH FULTON – Buffalo Wild Wings, Mansell Rd. Alpharetta
This location debuted last year and was actually the “test case” for expanding game viewing locations in Atlanta. Even with the unfortunate disappearance of LSU’s defense and the gift interceptions leading to losses last year, we still saw enough turnout and fan spirit to show that LSU fans wanted and would support places closer to where they live. BWW staff loves Tiger fans and the atmosphere is fan and family friendly. SW ATL – Newnan Tigers Football View Ins (John Hoth, Chairman)
The Newnan Tigers gather for tailgate cookouts at homes settings on LSU game days. Everyone brings a covered dish and their own adult beverages. To find out schedule and locations for their gatherings, email John at hothjf@gmail.com.
All of the restaurants will:
Show LSU games on big screen TVs with game audio
Offer food and/or drink specials (varies by location)
Feature a prize giveaway every week-all LSU fans get a ticket
Donate a portion of all food and beverage sales to LSU Atlanta
TIGER PRIZE PATROL – Featuring an array of great prizes will rotate to one location per week all season long. Everyone who comes gets one free ticket for the drawing at halftime with opportunity to increase their chances and help LSU Atlanta raise funds.
Please help us by planning to attend most if not all games in your area and telling all of your LSU fan friends about it too!
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Don’t forget you can check out LSU Headlines with regularly updated stories on our home page at www.LSUatlanta.com.
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LSU Atlanta gratefully thanks the Sponsors that help make our events and fundraising activities possible:
CHAMPION Sponsors: Copeland’s Famous New Orleans Restaurant and Bar,Buffalo Wild Wings Alpharetta and Duffy Realty of Atlanta.
TOUCHDOWN level sponsors: Community Coffee, Catering Cajun of Georgia, Boudreaux's Cajun Market and Cafe, Front Page News (Little Five Points), Henry’s Louisiana Grill/Henry’s Uptown, New Orleans Fine Catering/The Peoples Restaurant, TigerMania.net online fan gear store, Tastings: A Wine Experience (Decatur) and Sign-A-Rama Buckhead.
Please patronize and tell them you appreciate their help!
Until next time ... GEAUX TIGAHS!
LSU Atlanta
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