NITTANY NOTES — JULY 2004
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PRESIDENT'S NOTE

This year is going to be a banner for our chapter.  We have made some changes to strengthen our organization and hope to introduce some new opportunities and programs that will make your chapter more enjoyable and active.  If you have any ideas of things you would like to see changed or activities that you think we should become involved in please drop me an email or call me, 426-7632 or jjglaser@earthlink.net.

Our annual elections were held at the May Banquet and I want to welcome two new faces to our board.  Vice President Sonia Leach and Secretary Debbie Downes.  Along with the officers we now have 15 members on the board of directors.  We still have 3 vacancies for those of you that want to become more active in our programs.  You can see all the members in living color on our web page.
Officers
John Glaser, President
Sonia Leach, Vice President
Debbie Downes, Secretary
Bill Ashbaugh, Treasurer
Board Members
Mike Anthony
Mark Dowd
Vic Folwarczny
Randy Gallas
Bob Gehman
Edie Kreider
Dave Romanko
Marguerite Sharp
Carolyn Spiller
Jim Valeri
Mike Pascale
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Our chapter goals this year include:
  • Increasing our local membership as well as encouraging more of you to become life time members of the alumni association.
  • I am also looking for ideas for some special programs that will qualify for university grants.  One possibility is a display at the Dayton Air Show in 2005.
  • Last year we applied for a record of 5 awards.  My goal is to win recognition for our chapter and send representatives to the annual awards banquet at University Park.
  • We have had contact with other alumni chapters in Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, and Toledo on joining with them with activities such as a lunch or dinner with a university speaker.
  • And finally, it would be great to see more of you at our two social events; the Holiday Party (Dec. 1) and our Annual Banquet (May 1).

John Glaser '70'
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STUDENT SEND-OFF PICNIC
THE PLACE TO BE ON WEDNESDAY:  The picnic will be held Wednesday Aug 11th at 6:30 pm at the Kreider home.  the chapter will supply burgers and dogs cooked to perfection by master chef Bob Kreider.  Members are asked to bring a covered dish.  This year's two scholarship winners will be announced and area students will be acknowledged and sent off to their Penn State lives either for the first time or to return to Happy Valley to continue their Penn State experience.  Please join us one and all.  To RSVP, get directions, coordinate menu items, or for any other information, contact Edie at 937-429-5501 or kreiderfam@prodigy.net or John at 937-426-7632 or jjglaser@earthlink.net. 
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CARL STRAVINSKI SCHOLARSHIPS
Our most recent winners are Leah Critchley and Margaret Kridler.  These two young women will each be awarded a $1,300 scholarship and honored at our annual Summer Picnic and Freshmen Send-off on August 11, 2004.  Leah, who hails from Troy, is a kinesiology major and will graduate in May 2005.  Likewise, Margaret is also a kinesiology major and is anticipating graduating in 2006.  Margaret, when she is not in school, lives in Springfield.  Donations are welcome.  Your support of this fund will allow us to continue to assist our students, and to increase the amount and /or number of scholarships we can award.  The fund is endowed through the Pennsylvania State University. 
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CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The home page for on-line giving is:  www.MakeADifference.psu.edu. Yes, you can make a chapter contribution online.  It needs to be done by picking "other" and listing the name or allocation code for the endowment.  For our chapter it is the CARL STRAVINSKI ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP OF THE PENN STATE CLUB OF GREATER DAYTON.  The allocation code is SXXDY.  Either the name or the allocation code will work.
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BIG TEN NIGHT AT THE DAYTON DRAGONS
On Saturday, July 17th, our chapter participated in Big Ten night with the Dragons.  The Dragons Lair was filled with about 300 boisterous Big Ten supporters.  Unfortunately our Dragons lost in 13 innings.  Check out the web for exciting pictures of the event.
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FOOTBALL BUS TRIP
The trip will be Nov 13th, PSU vs. Indiana.  Game tickets, bus transportation, and refreshments are available as a package deal at approximately $80.00 each.  Requests will be honored on a first come, first serve basis, with paid members getting first consideration.  If you have a single membership, you will be eligible to purchase two tickets, and if you have a family membership you can purchase up to four tickets. 
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
If you have not become a member or paid your dues this year we encourage you to do so today.  Our chapter is a non-profit organization and your dues help cover our operating expenses for things like this newsletter, our web page and administrative costs.  Each year any unspent income is donated to the scholarship fund.  Dues are $20 per person and $25 per family.  Please take a moment and fill out the enclosed membership form and mail your check to:  The Dayton Penn State Chapter, 2858 College Hill Court, Beavercreek, OH 45431.
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T. V. FOOTBALL PARTIES
Join us every football Saturday as we gather to cheer on the Nittany Lions at the Fox and Hound, located south of town at 667 Lyons Road.  If you need further directions, contact one of our board members, or give the Fox and Hound a call at 937-432-9904.  Hope to see you there to enjoy fellowship and to rally on the team with cheers and songs.  This year's schedule with the game times is located on our web site http://www.psualumnidayton.org. 
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BILL ASHBAUGH

The latest word on Bill (July 14, 2004) is that he's doing well and is eager to get back to work.  We expect to see him back in the swing of things at our chapter activities soon.  He promises to be on the bus with us.
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BOARD MEETING
The next Board Meeting will be held September 15th at 2858 College Hill Court, Beavercreek (Edie Kreider's).  It will start at 7:00 PM.  All members are welcome to attend the meetings.  The board meetings are held about four times a year.
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WANT MORE NEWS?
If you would like to be connected to our email hot line and get the latest (especially bus information) send your email address to kreiderfam@prodigy.net.
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CHAPTER WEBSITE (http://www.psualumnidayton.org)

Our website was nominated this year as the outstanding web page for alumni chapters.  Check it out.  The information and stories are the best.  The photos vary from awesome to embarrassing.  The links for university and State College information are great ways to stay connected to Penn State.
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COMING EVENTS
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2004:  Summer Picnic and Freshmen Send-Off, at Bob and Edie Kreider's home, 2858 College Hill Court, Beavercreek, OH 45431
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2004:  Board Meeting at Edie Kreider's home, 7:00 PM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2004:  Clark County College Night, Clark County Fairgrounds, 7:00 - 8:30 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2004:  Football Bus Trip to Bloomington, Indiana; PSU vs. Indiana
Penn State's 2004 Football Schedule
September   4      Akron (3:30 PM)
September 11      at Boston College (8:00 PM)
September 18     Central Florida (12:10 PM)
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WE ARE . . . PENN STATE!