LSU Atlanta Newsletter - Washington Game Week

LSU Atlanta: UW Football Week Newsletter

September 1, 2009

In this Edition:

Late Kickoff for UW - All view in locations except Newnan will be open
Mike A. Tiger’s Kickoff Blog: Huskies in for some rough sledding
Football Links
Kickoff Party Raises $1,500 for Tiger Band Hall
Sponsor Spotlight: Tastings Bistro's New Wine Club
UGA Game Tickets for Members Only Drawing Sept. 26
LSU News: LSU retains top status; LSU Forever campaign; Tiger Shaker Drive; Alumni Association Golf Tournament Oct. 9th at LSU

Late Kickoff for UW Game

You say what? Saturday 10:30 kickoff? At night?? That's right, the match between Tigers and the Huskies are the prime time game (for people on the West Coast) which will be great exposure for LSU but it makes for a very late game for us in Atlanta.

No matter, all four of our restaurant/sports bars will welcome Tiger fans to come out and watch the game together: Copelands- Cumberland, Front Page News - Little Five Points, Buffalo Wild Wings- Alpharetta and Sidelines Grille - Suwanee. Only our Newnan Tigers home-hosted viewings will not be available for the first game.

Even if it is later than usual, at least come out and watch the first half - a portion of all sales to Tiger fans goes to LSU Atlanta. By halftime this one might be over anyway. Get complete details Here.

Mike A. Tiger’s Kickoff Blog: Huskies in for some rough sledding

Mikey's baaaaack! Time to get your weekly fix of our resident blogger's sophomoric wit and marginally informative comments about Tiger football.

This week Mike offers his "new and improved" lyrics for the Washington fight song as boldly predicts which purple and gold team will prevail. As if there is any doubt!

Read the whole blog Here.

Football Links

Featured Video:

LSU “Cribs” – Must See!

(Both of the below were shown big screen at the Kickoff Party to ovations)

Great Reading Links:

New Song floating around:

“I’m a Tiger Fan” – Kaitlyn Courville of Greenwell Springs

Kickoff Party Raises Over $1,600 for Band Hall Fund

Our thanks to everyone who came to Copeland's last Saturday for our Kickoff Party benefit for the Tiger Band Hall drive. Both sportswriter Ray Glier and Band alum and Norcross HS Band Director Rudy Gilbert gave great talks, the crowd really enjoyed the videos, food and fun, and lots of people went home with prizes and auction buys.

In all, over $1,600 will be sent to the Band Together Fund. Thanks to the fans, members and our great sponsors- without all of you we would not be able to accomplish great things...and have fun while we do it!

Sponsor Spotlight:Tastings Introduces New WINE CLUB!

Tastings Wine Bistro in Decatur is a delightful destination for sampling the fruit of the vine and its kitchen is getting raves for both variety and quality of offerings. Co-owner Kelly Resignola, an LSU alum, is proud to sponsor LSU Atlanta and announces their new Wine Club.

Enjoy small production, boutique, esoteric wines on a monthly basis! Each month, we will provide to you exceptional wines along with the following benefits:
• Monthly Club Tasting—taste all wines for the month paired with light fare and bring a guest at no charge!
• Documentation of Wine Notes Provided with Wines
• 15% Off All Retail Bottle Purchases Available In Our Store
• Discounted Rate on Wine Trips Offered By Our Store
• Free Attendance to Periodic Winemaker Tastings
• Communications Via Our Facebook Group

Click Here for more information on this and Tastings Wine Bistro.

UGA vs. LSU Game Tickets to be Given Away in Members Only Drawing Sept. 26th

Thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings - Alpharetta, a Champion Sponsor of LSU Atlanta, we will be giving one lucky dues paying member a pair of tickets to see LSU humble the UGA Dawgs on Oct. 3 in Athens!

Anyone who is already a dues paying member of LSU Atlanta is automatically entered in the drawing. If you have not officially joined LSU Atlanta all you have to do to be eligible is to join the chapter, which helps support all of our activities and fundraising efforts.

CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

The winning member name will be selected by Buffalo Wild Wings General Manager Peter Martinsen at halftime of the Sept. 26th LSU-Mississippi State game at the Alpharetta store. Winning member does not need to be present. The weekly traveling Tiger Prize Patrol will also be on hand at Alpharetta for this date.

This is our second year for BWW Alpharetta as an official view in location with overhead game sound and plenty of big screen coverage.

LSU News

LSU Remains Top Tier: For the second year in a row, LSU is ranked in the first tier for “Best National Universities” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Read all about it Here.

LSU Forever Campaign: The LSU Forever campaign goal is $750 million to be raised by Dec 2010. As of 4/30/09, the tally was at $616 million. In January 2010, the campaign will launch a Faculty/Staff campaign and a Student Campaign. LSU Forever Web page Here.

Tiger Shaker Drive: Baton Rouge's WAFB-TV news anchor Andre Moreau is leading a drive to provide thousands of gold pom "shakers" to LSU fans at all away games this season. The drive has reached half of its goal and Andre asked us to share the request for you to make a donation of any size to help buy the shakers. Please go Here to Donate via Paypal and if you have questions email Andre Here directly.

LSUAA Golf Tournament Oct. 9 Before Florida Game at LSU: If you are going to Baton Rouge for the Florida game and you like to golf, don’t miss the annual LSU Alumni Association Golf Tournament on the LSU Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 9. There are always some great prizes and they will award the Chapter Cup for the Top Chapter Team Winner. Click Here for a registration form or email tracyj@lsualumni.org or jasonr@lsualumni.org if you have any questions.

Until next time ... GEAUX TIGAHS!

LSU Atlanta

Information/ Contact: Go to http://www.lsuatlanta.com/contact.

LSU Atlanta Newsletter - Washington Game Week
Submitted by Del Moon on August 31, 2009 - 2:09pm News events football view ins LSU Forever newsletter sports
LSU Atlanta: UW Football Week Newsletter September 1, 2009 In this Edition: Late Kickoff for UW - All view in locations except Newnan will be open Mike A. Tiger’s Kickoff Blog: Huskies in for some rough sledding Football Links Kickoff Party Raises $1,500 for Tiger Band Hall Sponsor Spotlight: Tastings Bistro's New Wine Club UGA Game Tickets for Members Only Drawing Sept. 26 LSU News: LSU retains top status; LSU Forever campaign; Tiger Shaker Drive; Alumni Association Golf Tournament Oct. 9th at LSU Late Kickoff for UW Game You say what? Saturday 10:30 kickoff? At night?? That's right, the match between Tigers and the Huskies are the prime time game (for people on the West Coast) which will be great exposure for LSU but it makes for a very late game for us in Atlanta. No matter, all four of our restaurant/sports bars will welcome Tiger fans to come out and watch the game together: Copelands- Cumberland, Front Page News - Little Five Points, Buffalo Wild Wings- Alpharetta and Sidelines Grille - Suwanee. Only our Newnan Tigers home-hosted viewings will not be available for the first game. Even if it is later than usual, at least come out and watch the first half - a portion of all sales to Tiger fans goes to LSU Atlanta. By halftime this one might be over anyway. Get complete details Here. Mike A. Tiger’s Kickoff Blog: Huskies in for some rough sledding Mikey's baaaaack! Time to get your weekly fix of our resident blogger's sophomoric wit and marginally informative comments about Tiger football. This week Mike offers his "new and improved" lyrics for the Washington fight song as boldly predicts which purple and gold team will prevail. As if there is any doubt! Read the whole blog Here. Football Links Featured Video: LSU “Cribs” – Must See! (Both of the below were shown big screen at the Kickoff Party to ovations) 2009 Defense Hype Video 2009 Offense Hype Video Great Reading Links: Reason to Believe: Rivals Excellent Ciron Black feature in Sports Illustrated The case for Jordan Jefferson ‘58 LSU Tigers Deemed “Best Poll Vaulters” New Song floating around: “I’m a Tiger Fan” – Kaitlyn Courville of Greenwell Springs Kickoff Party Raises Over $1,600 for Band Hall Fund Our thanks to everyone who came to Copeland's last Saturday for our Kickoff Party benefit for the Tiger Band Hall drive. Both sportswriter Ray Glier and Band alum and Norcross HS Band Director Rudy Gilbert gave great talks, the crowd really enjoyed the videos, food and fun, and lots of people went home with prizes and auction buys. In all, over $1,600 will be sent to the Band Together Fund. Thanks to the fans, members and our great sponsors- without all of you we would not be able to accomplish great things...and have fun while we do it! Sponsor Spotlight:Tastings Introduces New WINE CLUB! Tastings Wine Bistro in Decatur is a delightful destination for sampling the fruit of the vine and its kitchen is getting raves for both variety and quality of offerings. Co-owner Kelly Resignola, an LSU alum, is proud to sponsor LSU Atlanta and announces their new Wine Club. Enjoy small production, boutique, esoteric wines on a monthly basis! Each month, we will provide to you exceptional wines along with the following benefits: • Monthly Club Tasting—taste all wines for the month paired with light fare and bring a guest at no charge! • Documentation of Wine Notes Provided with Wines • 15% Off All Retail Bottle Purchases Available In Our Store • Discounted Rate on Wine Trips Offered By Our Store • Free Attendance to Periodic Winemaker Tastings • Communications Via Our Facebook Group Click Here for more information on this and Tastings Wine Bistro. UGA vs. LSU Game Tickets to be Given Away in Members Only Drawing Sept. 26th Thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings - Alpharetta, a Champion Sponsor of LSU Atlanta, we will be giving one lucky dues paying member a pair of tickets to see LSU humble the UGA Dawgs on Oct. 3 in Athens! Anyone who is already a dues paying member of LSU Atlanta is automatically entered in the drawing. If you have not officially joined LSU Atlanta all you have to do to be eligible is to join the chapter, which helps support all of our activities and fundraising efforts. CLICK HERE FOR MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION The winning member name will be selected by Buffalo Wild Wings General Manager Peter Martinsen at halftime of the Sept. 26th LSU-Mississippi State game at the Alpharetta store. Winning member does not need to be present. The weekly traveling Tiger Prize Patrol will also be on hand at Alpharetta for this date. This is our second year for BWW Alpharetta as an official view in location with overhead game sound and plenty of big screen coverage. LSU News LSU Remains Top Tier: For the second year in a row, LSU is ranked in the first tier for “Best National Universities” in U.S. News & World Report’s 2010 edition of America’s Best Colleges. Read all about it Here. LSU Forever Campaign: The LSU Forever campaign goal is $750 million to be raised by Dec 2010. As of 4/30/09, the tally was at $616 million. In January 2010, the campaign will launch a Faculty/Staff campaign and a Student Campaign. LSU Forever Web page Here. Tiger Shaker Drive: Baton Rouge's WAFB-TV news anchor Andre Moreau is leading a drive to provide thousands of gold pom "shakers" to LSU fans at all away games this season. The drive has reached half of its goal and Andre asked us to share the request for you to make a donation of any size to help buy the shakers. Please go Here to Donate via Paypal and if you have questions email Andre Here directly. LSUAA Golf Tournament Oct. 9 Before Florida Game at LSU: If you are going to Baton Rouge for the Florida game and you like to golf, don’t miss the annual LSU Alumni Association Golf Tournament on the LSU Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 9. There are always some great prizes and they will award the Chapter Cup for the Top Chapter Team Winner. Click Here for a registration form or email tracyj@lsualumni.org or jasonr@lsualumni.org if you have any questions. Until next time ... GEAUX TIGAHS! LSU Atlanta Information/ Contact: Go to http://www.lsuatlanta.com/contact.