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Greetings!
It's been a very busy Summer for The Atlanta Auburn Club! Now, it's time for some SEC Football!
So, to get the season started off right, join us this Thursday, August 30th, for some after work socializing and Tiger Talk at The Bucket Shop. Full details are below.
If you just got your copy of the ALUM magazine, you'll notice some photos from our Orange Bandana Day at Piedmont Dog Park in June. We've got a second date penciled in for October 14th, the Sunday after the Arkansas game -- so be sure to check our website for updates.
And while you have your calendar out -- be sure to put a big ORANGE circle around November 10th! That's when we'll be headed to a different DAWG park -- a trip we make every two years. The Atlanta Auburn Club Bus Trip heads to Athens for some tailgating fun and a much hoped for victory Between The Hedges. Why drive when you can get the fun started earlier and ride with busloads of Tigers?!! Details about the bus trip in the next few weeks. If you want to get on the list now -- send us an email!
Finally, The Atlanta Auburn Club wants to thank EVERYONE who has attended our events this Summer -- and there certainly have been a lot of them! From the dog park outing -- to our annual golf tournament, the big Scholarship Fundraising Evening with Coach Tuberville at the Waverly, our recent visit to Turner Field, and our very fun outing at The Varsity. We have had a great time and we hope you have too! But the fun doesn't stop here...the Braves have offered us a chance at some more fun in September, the Thrashers head back to the ice in October ...and, of course...
THE AUBURN TIGERS' 2007 FOOTBALL SEASON BEGINS ON SATURDAY!!!
War Eagle!
The Atlanta Auburn Club
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Contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
Just click on any of the headlines in the "In this Issue" section -- to be taken directly to that item.
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Metro Atlanta...Are You Ready?!!! Meet at The Bucketshop Thursday!
Time to Get Warmed Up for Some Football! After Work Social Hour Starts at 5:30 p.m.
Less than a week now until the Auburn Tigers take the field at Jordan-Hare for the start of the 2007 College Football Season. Tiger Walk...Tailgating...Toomer's Corner... and seeing all that ORANGE around Pat Dye Field! Kickoff for Saturday's home opener versus Kansas State is at 7:45 PM ET. The game will also be broadcast on ESPN.
To celebrate the start of another season, join The Atlanta Auburn Club this Thursday, August 30th, at The Bucket Shop for some networking and pre-game fun! Wear your Auburn colors and let's talk about the season --- and all those BIG away games we've got this year.
Is Southern Cal really the preseason #1 -- or just the perennial media darling? When will the national sports media start realizing that the PAC 10 would never survive in the SEC! Which teams do you think will be contenders in the SEC East? And how about the all-important West? Can LSU join forces with Auburn this year to BEAT BAMA? Georgia has to face the Tide in Tuscaloosa -- how is that one going to end? What about Tennessee and Arkansas.... and of course the Swamp dwellers -- Florida?
There's a lot to talk about -- and just days remain until kickoff. So come on out after work on Thursday and join the Atlanta Auburn Club for some Tiger Talk...before the Tiger Walk! We'll be looking for you!!
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Where to go in Atlanta for Auburn Tigers Football:
Atlanta's 680 The Fan is a member of the Auburn Football Network and carries AU radio broadcasts. Check their website for updates and a link to the Auburn Tigers web page.
The Bucket Shop Café, 3475 Lenox Road (across from Lenox Mall), Tel.: 404-261-9244. One of the Atlanta Auburn Club's official viewing locations.
Jocks & Jills Midtown, 112 10th Street (on the corner of Peachtree Street), Tel.: 404-873-5405. One of the Atlanta Auburn Club's official viewing locations.
Do you and your Auburn fans meet at other locations around the metro area that could qualify as an official viewing location for the AAC? Let us know about them!
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Irons' Tailgate at Bengals-Falcons Game August 27th -- Postponed
Change of plans necessary because of Kenny's injury in game versus Detroit Lions
The Atlanta Auburn Club had announced at our Tuberville event that we'd be getting together with the Irons family again for a pre-game tailgate prior to the Falcons-Bengals game.
But because of Kenny's injury in the Bengals' exhibition opener against the Lions --- the plans for this special event, which was scheduled for tomorrow, August 27th, are now on hold.
The former Auburn running back suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament and a damaged meniscus on his fourth carry as a pro. Irons will miss the 2007 season but is expected to make a full recovery.
If we get further details from Kenny & David's I 2 I Foundation that the event has been rescheduled --- we'll let you know!
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Great Night & Great Fun for Auburn Tigers at Turner Field
Thanks to all the metro area Tigers who joined the Atlanta Auburn Club on Thursday, August 16th for our outing to watch the Braves play the San Francisco Giants! The Braves didn't win but our group of nearly 100 Auburn Tigers enjoyed a great night out --- despite the Summer heat!
Here are some pictures from the evening. Be sure to see below for news of another chance to represent the Tigers at Turner Field in September!
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Represent Auburn at the Braves' "College Night" on September 20th
  While you are waiting to head to The Plains for the Tigers' home game versus New Mexico State on September 22nd (Kickoff 7p ET) -- come on out to Turner Field and show your Auburn colors!
The Braves have invited all Auburn alumni and students to a special "College Night" group event -- and our contact in the sales office is holding a block of tickets for Auburn Tigers!!!
We've heard there is a decent chance that Auburn's Tim Hudson will be pitching that night when the Braves face the Milwaukee Brewers. Game time is at 7:35 PM. The first 15,000 fans will get a John Smoltz statue. There are about 300 tickets available in the Auburn block for this game. To reserve your seats in the half-price Auburn block before they are all gone, shout out an email "War Eagle!" to Justin Johnson, our group sales representative at the Braves office, email: justin.johnson@turner.com and put "Auburn Group- Sept 20th" in the subject line. If you have any problems, email the club and we can help you reach him: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
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New Auburn Tradition in Atlanta Starts at The Varsity
"What'll ya have ... what'll ya have..." The Atlanta Auburn Club was up bright and early on Saturday, August 4th for an 'All Auburn-All Orange' event at The Varsity Downtown.
The World's Largest and Oldest Drive-in provided the perfect backdrop for our event. It was a great opportunity to meet and talk to a lot of Auburn alumni and metro area students, who were headed to Auburn for their freshman year! And we even surprised a number of Tigers who had simply stopped by for some lunch --- saw all the Auburn license plates in the parking lot --- and ended up sharing a "War Eagle!" with us... and a hotdog!
Many thanks to everyone who came out for this event! We plan to do it agan next year -- afterall, the owner of The Varsity now has a Tiger in the family!
And if anyone ever spots an ORANGE perfectly decorated Auburn jeep driving around Cobb County -- be sure to shout out a "War Eagle!" to Poppy Nelson! We hope that Poppy will be bringing that amazing jeep to more Atlanta Auburn Club events!
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Auburn Teams Sought for "College Football Pigskin" Charity Golf Classic
Golf Tournament set for Sunday, September 9th at The Georgia Club in Statham
The Atlanta Auburn Club has received word of an Inaugural Charity Golf Tournament that is aimed at benefitting children's charities. And so far, there are no Auburn teams registered. If you are interested in representing the Tigers at this event, here is some more information:
Event will be held Sunday, September 9th at The Georgia Club in Statham. Registration starts at 11:30a with shotgun start at 1:30p. Cost is $500 per team.
In addition to a Hole-In-One contest, there will be team prizes for top spots in Gross & Net , as well as sponsor gifts and much more. The top Team will also get to hold on to the "Pigskin Golf
Cup" and keep the bragging rights throughout the football season.
This year, the event benefits Camp Sunshine, a program that currently serves more than 700 children diagnosed with cancer. To register, contact Tournament Director Ben Nobles right away (home 678-474-0725, cell 678-231-2136), or register online by clicking here
"The Georgia Club" is only 45 minutes from Atlanta off of Hwy 316 - go east towards Athens on Hwy 316 for 31.5miles- turn right on to Craft Road. Go .4 miles until Craft intersects with Barber Creek - Welcome Gate straight ahead.
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How High Will They Go?!!
What Auburn Club Special Tag Numbers Have You Seen?!!
Okay, we've all been reading the headlines this Summer in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution touting the possible Gator tag in Georgia! Well, guess what?!! AUBURN fans have had one since January 2006!!! So there's no excuse for any Tiger fans in Georgia not to have one of these "AU" beauties!
There are about 18,500 alumni in the
metro Atlanta area alone, and some 30,000 Tiger alums statewide. And that's not even including the extended Auburn friends and family that call Georgia home.
What's the lowest and highest numbers you've spotted on the highways?
While the rest of those other schools (Florida, Tennessee, Alabama among them) attempt to navigate the Georgia DMV requirements -- it is time to spread the word about the Auburn Club Special Tag license plate! We've already got it -- and we want to make sure that no other out-of-state school comes close to us in the number of plates on the road!
The Atlanta Auburn Club's success in getting this tag launched spurred on the Auburn Tigers in Mississippi, so they'll be joining the states of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia in the ever-expanding Tiger Tags Nation! And now, Auburn applications are being collected in North Carolina too! Help us spread the good news!
For more information on all of these Auburn tag efforts click here
And for more information about the Auburn tag in Georgia, see our club website. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org War Eagle!
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How Do You Show Your Auburn Spirit? Send The AAC Your Photos!
The Atlanta Auburn Club wants to know how metro area Tigers celebrate everything Orange & Blue!
So, this Fall we're giving you a shot at some well-deserved Tiger fame --- your photos in our email blasts and on the AAC website!
Send us your best shots from your Game Day celebrations, your tailgate parties, your away game travels and your football watching get-togethers in the metro Atlanta area!!
How do you celebrate the Auburn Tigers? We want to see plenty of Orange & Blue, lots of Auburn Spirit --- and rolled toilet paper is okay too!
Are you the biggest Auburn fan this side of the Georgia-Alabama stateline? Show us your stuff!
Send your .jpg photos (file sizes less than 1 MB are best) -- and then check our email blasts and the website!
Email to: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
WAR EAGLE!!
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Auburn Alumni Association Offers Helpful Information for AU Tigers
Are you ready for Game Day at Auburn?!!
The Alumni Association has provided us some great information about resources that are available with just a click of your mouse. Before you head off to Auburn for some tailgating on The Plains, check out some of these great web links!
2007 Game Day Web site
This year's Game Day experience promises to be even better with the addition of the SEC's first high-definition video screen at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Several major campus construction projects are under way and could affect some of the traditional parking and tailgating areas. For all of the latest information, maps, tailgating guidelines, shuttle service and game day activities, go to www.auburn.edu/gameday
Auburn Tigers Web site Has New Look
In case you haven't noticed, the Auburn Tigers Athletics web site has an updated look with great interactive features, stats and more. Go to: http://auburntigers.cstv.com/index.html
What's Going on at the ALUM Tent?
Little more than a week to go until the Alumni Association's Hospitality Tent
is back up and running. Aubie and the cheerleaders will be there, plus there is a lot more fun planned! Check out this web link throughout the season for all the latest details: http://www.aualum.org/events/tent.html
Hitting the Road to Watch the Tigers?
The Auburn Tigers will have some GIANT games on the road this season, including a trip to The Swamp in Gainesville, a visit with LSU in Louisiana, and the Arkansas game. If you are still looking to firm up your travel plans, check out the ALUM Association's Away Game Travel
page to view a brochure. Here's the link: http://www.aualum.org/travel/away-game.html
Membership Has Its Rewards!
Are you a member of the Auburn Alumni Association? There are lots of great benefits -- including free admission to the Hospitality Tent on Game Day! Check out these great links for more information on how you can join the AAA. And if you're already a member, make sure you are taking advantage of all of your benefits! Just click on the links below for more information.
Membership Information: http://www.aualum.org/membership/
Benefits Information: http://www.aualum.org/membership/benefits.html
How Many ALUM Assn Members Are in Georgia?
You can see a state-by-state total interesting look at the number of Alumni Association Members by state. It is a similar graphic to the numbers of alums per state. Gives us a glimpse at what is possible for us!! Help us spread the inviting word for our alums to join the national Alumni Association! And when they ask, here is where you can send them to join: http://www.alumni.auburn.edu/membership/
Auburn E-Cards
When Hallmark just won't do --- send your favorite Tigers an Auburn E-greeting! It's easy and fast... just go to this link: http://www.aualum.org/spirit/egreetings.php
All Auburn-All Orange Spirit
Do you have some great video of a War Eagle moment? Or perhaps something that truly embodies the Auburn spirit? Why waste it on YouTube?! Post it to the AUTube!! And if you are looking for a good primer on Auburn traditions -- there's a web link for that too! Check them out.
AUTube http://www.aualum.org/spirit/autube.html
Traditions http://www.aualum.org/spirit/traditions.html
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AAC Members Get 20% Discount Offer for Online Orders at Anders Bookstore
Purchases Help Atlanta Auburn Club Earn "Scholar Dollars" for Scholarship Fundraising
 The Atlanta Auburn Club wants to remind you that there is still time to order your fan gear online and get a special discount, too!
Anders is offering all AAC members a 20% discount on web orders placed before September 15th.
To take advantage of this special offer, click on the Anders logo -- do some shopping for your Tiger gear -- and then do the following:
On the my cart page, (before you get to the checkout portion of the order) there
is a place to enter a coupon code.
The Atlanta Auburn Club coupon code is: atlanders (lowercase no spaces)
Once you have entered the code, hit "apply" then proceed to checkout.
Remember, this special AAC discount is good on all orders placed before September 15, 2007.
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Special thanks to the AAC's Corporate Sponsors:
Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., The Bucket Shop, The Settings of West Point Lake, Slopes BBQ,
Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms, Keystone Press in Chamblee, IceCarvings.com,
Dr. Stephen Hamilton/Piedmont Better Vision, Champions' Club at Jordan-Hare,
Harper House at Auburn, and Jocks & Jills Sports Grill
Special thanks, too, to the AAC's Scholarship Supporters:
Be Square Framing, Team Shootout
If you would like to know more about the benefits of being a Corporate Sponsor of the Atlanta Auburn Club, contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
If you would like to know more about how you or your company can help support the Atlanta Auburn Club's non-profit 501(c)(3) scholarship fund-raising efforts that give real HOPE to metro area students to attend Auburn University, contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
Do you know any other Tiger fans who would like to receive information about club activities and Auburn events in the Atlanta area? Be sure to forward them a copy of this newsletter and remind them to sign up for future issues at our website. Click here: http://www.atlantaauburnclub.org.
The Atlanta Auburn Club is a non-profit local alumni organization with 501(c)(3) status held by its Roy B. Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund. The AAC raises thousands of dollars annually to fund scholarships for metro Atlanta area students to attend Auburn University. More than 18,000 Auburn alumni now call the metro area home. War Eagle!
Making Metro Atlanta an AUBURN Community in 2007!
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