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Greetings!
It's a BIG game weekend for the Tigers! If you're not already headed to The Swamp come on out and join The Atlanta Auburn Club on Saturday night at The Bucket Shop. Details below.
Our "I AM Auburn" effort is catching on -- thanks to everyone who has already sent us a story! You don't have to be in Atlanta to participate. We know there are Tigers all over the country that get our email Newsletter -- we want to hear from you! Are you Auburn? Tell us how!
The AAC is headed back to BLUELAND for another date with the Thrashers. Full details are below. And don't forget: we're going to be at the ALUM Hospitality Tent for the Vandy game, so make plans to join us for a great time before the game!
War Eagle!
The Atlanta Auburn Club
Just click on any of the headlines in the "In this Issue" section -- to be taken directly to that item.
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| Don't Face "The Swamp" Alone!
Join the AAC & Your Fellow Tigers at The Bucket Shop at 7 p.m.
The Atlanta Auburn Club will be at The Bucket Shop tomorrow night to watch the Tigers take on the Gators in "The Swamp" -- c'mon out and join us for some fun and a show of great Auburn Spirit as we cheer on the Tigers!
We'll be there from about 7 p.m. So, be sure to stop by and say "War Eagle!" We'll have information about upcoming events & more!
It's Tigers vs. Gators -- Kickoff 8 p.m.
WAR EAGLE!
The Bucket Shop is located at 3475 Lenox Road (across from Lenox Mall), Tel.: 404-261-9244. |
An AUBURN Night on the Ice for Thrashers vs. New York Rangers, December 7th
AAC Brings Some Orange...to BLUELAND
We know what you're thinking---the college football season is only into it's fifth week! But after spotting all those Christmas trees and light displays at Garden Ridge, Lowes and Home Depot, we got thinking about December too! (Cue the drum roll, please!)
The Atlanta Auburn Club is pleased to announce that we're headed back to BLUELAND on Friday, December 7th to watch the Atlanta Thrashers square off against the New York Rangers! Game time at Philips Arena is 7:30 pm.
This was a very popular AAC event when we saw the Thrashers in March -- and this time, we picked a great matchup on the ice too!
Through November 7th, the AAC will be selling specially priced group tickets for this outing: $30.
A PayPal link will be up on the website very soon. In the meantime, if you want more information or want to reserve your seats, contact the club at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org |
| AAC Bus Trip to Athens November 10th -- Reserve Your Seat Now!
It only happens once every two years! Don't miss out on the Atlanta Auburn Club's "Tigers' Day Out" -- when we board two buses bound for Athens, and that all-important date "Between the Hedges."
We always have some Tigers joining us from out-of-state and elsewhere in Georgia, so don't procrastinate! Seats are already being reserved!
Buses will leave the Park & Ride at I-85 and Indian Trail (just north of Jimmy Carter Blvd.) about five hours before Kickoff. Tickets are only $30 per person. And yes, there are already some Tigers planning to join us who don't have tickets yet.
Why drive and worry about parking in Athens when you can get the tailgate party started sooner with us! For more information, or to reserve your seat, email: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org |
I AM Auburn
That feeling known as the "Auburn Spirit" or that sense of togetherness known as the "Auburn Family" is the common thread that links those of us that are fortunate enough to have experienced our Auburn moments. Those moments can be as miniscule as a friendly War Eagle shout out from a complete stranger in a faraway land or as significant as walking across the stage and accepting a hard earned diploma from the school that we refer to simply as home. As I embark on the plains (also referred to as "God's Country" or "The Holy Lands") that safe, comfortable feeling of arriving home is immediately felt as soon as I turn on 147 from Hwy 280. And as crazy as throwing toilet paper into oak trees after a victory can sound to outsiders - that act of innocent fun shared by everyone from toddlers to seniors at Toomer's Corner simply celebrates the accomplishments of our brethren. And aside from an occasional ding from a roll of toilet paper gone astray, it's way safer than rioting and looting that goes on elsewhere. My brother-in-law, who is an avid Georgia Tech fan, was in awe of the "War Eagle" greetings I received from countless people I'd never met all over the park at Walt Disney World one recent Thanksgiving. His comment was "Is that normal, you're not on campus or at a game?" And I said if you are a member of the AU family it is. If you wear Auburn gear, you expect that gesture from fellow tigers no matter where you are. I love Auburn! I AM Auburn! Eric Gronquist - Lifetime Alumni Member, Class of '84 (Huntsville, AL)
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In a military family, I grew up moving all over the country. None of my family attended Auburn - at least not before me. I passed up free tuition at the hated state school of Georgia (before HOPE), and my beloved father paid out-of-state. Any place with "Hey Day" was right for me. I moved to Auburn not knowing one person. Twenty years later, it's where I see my best friends - my Auburn family. Something happens to my heart as soon as I exit on East Glenn. I'm back home. I read The Plainsman faithfully; own a dozen pairs of orange shoes; and keep a score poster on my office door no matter how the season goes. I adore Aubie like a 5-year-old; crave Guthrie's over any other option; and still have a Supper Club card in my wallet. I AM Auburn! Tammy Trout, '88
Last year, after 23 years in the same house, we moved to Roswell. Three months later, a tornado took out our trees, power lines, and new garage roof! As we were finishing a very long day of cutting up and hauling trees and debris, a Georgia Power truck drove up. The first thing I heard was "War Eagle" and I realized our Georgia Power worker had seen my Auburn shirt! He gave us hints as to how to get our power fixed quickly, and even provided a part (one that we were supposed to get an electrician to supply). Because of this Auburn fan, we were able to have power that night! When the lights are out, and anytime -- nothing is more welcome than a big WAR EAGLE! I AM Auburn! Laura R. Chambers
Are you Auburn? Be a part of this AAC grassroots effort! We all have a story to tell, so jot yours down and send it to us. Email it to the Atlanta Auburn Club and post it to the new "I AM Auburn" Forum on our message board. Contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org |
Pat Sullivan Speaks at The Touchdown Club of Atlanta on October 8th
Make plans to join the Touchdown Club for lunch at noon on Monday, October 8th -- when Auburn Heisman Trophy winner Pat Sullivan is the scheduled guest speaker.
The Touchdown Club meets at the Fox Sports Grill at Atlantic Station, off 16th street in downtown. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For non-members the cost is $35.
Any Auburn Tigers Interested in being Sponsor for the event?Your company can have the opportunity to be the listed sponsor for this event. For a $1,000 sponsorship, your group -- or group of individuals -- is provided a table of 10 at the meeting. The Touchdown Club will also do photos of your group with Pat Sullivan. If this is of interest to you or your company, contact AAC President Kathleen Saal at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org |
Atlanta Auburn Club Event Calendar for Fall
 Get out your calendar and save these dates! The Atlanta Auburn Club has a lot of fun planned this Fall. So, bring your fellow Tigers and your family. And wear lots of of Orange & Blue! --On Saturday, September 29th we'll be at The Bucket Shop to cheer on the Tigers as they face the Florida Gators in The Swamp.
--The AAC is headed to the ALUM Hospitality Tent on Saturday, October 6th, when Auburn takes on Vanderbilt. We invite all Tigers living in Georgia to come on out and join us! Remember the ALUM tent opens three hours before Kickoff.
--The AAC holds its 2nd "Orange Bandana Day" at Piedmont Dog Park on Sunday, October 14th -- 2 pm. The canine crowd will hook up with more Tigers at Park Tavern afterward.
--On Saturday, November 10th, the AAC Bus Trip is headed to Athens to watch the Tigers face the Dawgs. Buses leave the Park & Ride at I-85 and Indian Trail (just north of Jimmy Carter Blvd.) about five hours before Kickoff. See separate Bus Trip item in this newsletter for more information.
--On Friday, December 7th, the AAC group outing to Philips Arena to watch the Thrashers face the New York Rangers. More details in this newsletter.
Keep an eye on this space -- we will continue to update it! War Eagle! |
It's another Dog Day Afternoon!! The AAC's "Orange Bandana Day"!
Join the ACC at Piedmont Dog Park on Sunday, October 14th at 2 pm; Park Tavern afterwards!
Whoever said "cats" and dogs can't have a great time has never been around a lot of Tigers! In the midst of a Summer heatwave in June, we had a diehard canine crowd of some 30 Auburn dogs turn out for the Atlanta Auburn Club's first-ever "Orange Bandana Day."
This event was so popular, we're doing it again! The four-legged members of the Auburn pack picked the date: Sunday, October 14th (the day after the Arkansas game). We'll be meeting at Piedmont Dog Park again -- at 2 p.m. -- and then joining other Auburn Tigers over at the Park Tavern afterward.
Make plans now to join us for a tail-wagging good time! Can't find an orange bandana? No worries! The AAC has a limited quantity available for $3.00 each. Don't have a dog? Borrow one.. or better yet, ADOPT! There are plenty of dogs that want to be Auburn Tigers! War Eagle!! |
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From the AAC Mailbag: An AU Believer...from New Mexico State!
The AAC received a copy of this the day after Auburn's 55-20 win. We wanted to share it with everyone! War Eagle!
Posted: 9/23/2007 1:38 PM
What an experience in Auburn
I would like to take a minute of your time to THANK EVERYONE we encountered while in Auburn yesterday for the game. It took until we were leaving for us to even hear 1 negative comment towards our team or us. We are used to being cussed, spit at and having things thrown at our team. What an AWESOME and refreshing return to the South for me. My wife had never experienced "Southern Hospitality" before even though we are from Texas. We were treated with respect and chivalry from the time we pulled into Auburn. Our walk down College towards the stadium was sprinkled with "Good Luck, Welcome to Auburn", "Want something to eat", How about a cold drink...............and the list could go on. Absolutely beautiful Southern Belles that wanted to have their picture taken with us.
Thanks to our host at their tailgate party who insisted we not walk past without having a beer and bbq. I never made it to the tailgate we were invited to becasue your fans are too damn nice. We made it about 1/3 of the way around the North end of the stadium in 4 hours.
Once inside I got to experience WAR EAGLE and what SEC football really is, tv does it no justice. WOW, and this was with the stadium empty. To touch the hedge was incredible. Then the orange crush of rabid Tiger fans began to fill in and while getting their game face on, they were still polite and courteous, OF COURSE. I took over 1,500 pictures yesterday and will try to put a few up to show you our gratitude. I also took 2 pieces of "the hedge" with me after the game 1 for my son and the other for my sister the SEC football nut stuck in West Texas.
The the absolutely most awesome sight in the world happened just above me and thanks to the security guard I captured every moment of WAR EAGLE !!!!!!!!!!!!
WAR DAMN EAGLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got goose bumps and chills. As I searched for a perch to take some pictures form the North endzone a trooper told me to "find my seat". I knew where it was, but didn't want to vacate so once again your Southern Hospitality came through. Several Auburn faithful moved around so I could have a place to shoot some shots of our Aggie team. It was only after the wheels shot off in the 3rd qtr that I thought I should leave and let them enjoy the moment of Auburn Football coming alive again.
After the game our team was praised for it's play and welcomed back to Auburn anytime we care to come back. The walk back to our car seemed so much longer than the one going in, but once again we were greeted by your AWESOME fans. Our team buses were cheered and applauded as the exited the stadium. What Class.
I was told 2 weeks ago by a poster on our board that unruly behavior is the norm and if I didn't like it maybe I should stay home and not watch my son play college football. Each and every one of your fans confirmed to me that he was full of crap. Thanks so much for restoring my faith in America and the values so many of us stand for.
Their was one Auburn fan I would like to thank in closing, he was the drunk frat guy who yelled "Aggies Suck" as I left the stadium. I knew out of 83, 700 + that there had to be at least one that would drop his guard. His friends did shut him up and apologized for him, damn them....I thought I finally had something negative to say about Auburn and the Tiger fans.
Thanks again so much and WAR EAGLE. |
We're Seeing More Tags on the Highways!
What Auburn Club Special Tag Numbers Have You Seen?!!
Any Auburn Tigers living in Georgia who DON'T have an Auburn Tag -- please raise your hands!! A club volunteer passed 4 AU-plated cars on the way home from work on I-75 northbound last night! We had heard that the tags were often spotted on I-85 and in areas west of Atlanta --- but this was a definite first! How many tags do you pass during your commute? And with so many tags now on the road -- we have a dilemma: how do you say "War Eagle!" We want to hear your ideas -- so send them to us and we'll share them with everyone else.
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?
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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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 friends meet at other locations around the metro area that could qualify as an official viewing location for the AAC? Let us know about them! |
Updates and Information From the Auburn Alumni Association
Here is some great information to make note of! The Atlanta Auburn Club will be updating this section as part of a regular feature of our newsletter. So check back often for updates, tips...and even recipes!!? (see below!)
Student Alumni Association All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Boil on Thursday, October 4
The weather-delayed Student Alumni Association Shrimp Boil has been moved to Thurs., October 4th. So, if
you are one of Auburn's early tailgaters, be sure to join the SAA for an All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Boil. This year,
the Atlanta Auburn Club is one of the proud sponsors of this event,
which raises money for student scholarships. Shrimp Boil is open to the
public, and more than 500 students, young alumni and tailgaters are
expected to attend! On the menu: all-you-can-eat shrimp, sausage, corn,
and potatoes. There will also be a live band. The event is 7-10pm and
it will take place at the site of the Auburn Alumni Association
hospitality tent next to Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Hitting the Road to Watch the Tigers?
The
Auburn Tigers have some big games on the road coming up, including the
visit to The Swamp on September 29th. 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
Calling all RV Veterans!
The ALUM Assn.
occasionally receives requests for information about taking RVs to away
games and finding other Auburn Tigers. If you have any tips or
suggestions you'd like to share, email Scott Greenwood at:
greens1@auburn.edu and the Alumni Association will spread the word.
LSU Pre-Game Pep Rally in Mobile, Friday, October 19
The Auburn Alumni Association and the Mobile County Auburn Club are
sponsoring an LSU Pre-game Pep Rally at Hank Aaron Stadium in Mobile on
Friday, October 19th. Stop by on the way to the big game in the Bayou
or just come to celebrate the Auburn spirit. The AU Marching Band will
be there, plus Auburn fun and food (hot dogs, hamburger, chips &
soda). Time: 5:30 PM. Cost: $10/pp.
Wire Eagle E-Newsletter
Auburn University has a free weekly e-newsletter and RSS Internet feed to communicate more directly with alumni and others interested in Auburn University news. The e-newsletter, Wire Eagle, is available to anyone who wants to subscribe. Check out the Wire Eagle news site (http://wireeagle.auburn.edu) for more information about subscribing to the e-newsletter and the RSS feed. RSS, which stands for Really Simple Syndication, makes it possible for people to keep up with several favorite Web sites quickly without having to visit each site. Many news organizations have similar feeds so a person can customize a Web page to show items of interest.
Auburn Tigers Web site
The
web site of Auburn Tigers Athletics is your one-stop resource for the
latest information on all Auburn sports. Be sure to check it out for
the latest scores, news and features.
Go to: http://auburntigers.cstv.com/index.html
Affinity Partner Spotlight - Comcast Sports (CSS)
Thanks to Comcast Sports (CSS) partnership with the Alumni Association, anyone in the Southeast can catch Auburn football replays on Sundays on your local Comcast cable channels. (Note from the AAC: In the Atlanta metro area, you can see them Sundays at 6pm ET)
Visit www.css-sports.com for more information!
Auburn Game Day Web site
Remember:
for all of the latest information, maps, tailgating guidelines, shuttle
service and game day activities in Auburn, go to: www.auburn.edu/gameday
What's Going on at the ALUM Tent?
The Atlanta Auburn Club will be at the Alumni Association's Hospitality Tent on October 6th for the game versus Vanderbilt. So, if you are a metro area or Georgia Tiger -- be sure to join us for a great time! They will be having a chili cookoff in the tent that day. We want to hear what tag numbers everyone has (any in the 9,000s yet?!) And for the latest information about what is going on at the tent, check out this web link for all the latest details -- including some tasty tailgate recipes!
That's at: http://www.aualum.org/events/tent.html
Here is one of the tailgating recipes available online - this one, submitted by Jay Jacobs' mom!
Fanny Sandwich
submitted by Millie Jacobs, Tampa, FL
(husband John is Class of '57 and son Jay is with the Athletic Dept. as the AD)
1 large, round sourdough bread, unsliced
1 small jar artichoke hearts, drained (reserve marinade)
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/3 lb. total of different kinds of cheeses (Swiss, Cheddar, Jack, etc.)
1/3 lb. total of different kinds of cold cuts (ham, turkey, salami, pastrami, etc.)
1 avocado, sliced
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 small can black olives, sliced
1 tomato, sliced
Lettuce
Salt and pepper to taste
Slice bread horizontally and hollow out inside of top and bottom carefully. Put crushed garlic in reserved artichoke marinade and let flavors blend for a few minutes. Brush marinade on the inside of bread top and bottom and up sides so all bread shell is flavored. Begin layering remaining ingredients in bread bottom - cheese, meat, cheese, meat, etc., adding artichokes and rest of vegetables in layers. Place top on bread; wrap in foil and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, put sandwich in foil into a plastic bag. Ask someone to sit on it in a chair or on a picnic bench in order to make sandwich more compact for ease in slicing. To serve, cut sandwich into pie shaped pieces and enjoy the flavors and smiles!
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
Student Alumni Association
Did
you know that one of the best organizations for students on Auburn's
campus is the Student Alumni Association!! This is a great way for
current AU students to get involved in making Auburn an even better
place! Plus there are some AUsome benefits. If you know any students
at Auburn be sure to remind them to check out the SAA--their discount
card alone is worth the membership fee!
Check here for more information: http://www.alumni.auburn.edu/students/
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
Auburn E-Cards
When
Hallmark just won't do --- send your favorite Tigers an Auburn
E-greeting! It's easy, fast and FREE... just go to this link: http://www.aualum.org/spirit/egreetings.php
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Be Square Framing Offers a Special AU Vintage Collection that Supports AAC Scholarships!
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AAC is proud to count Be Square Framing as one of its Scholarship
Supporters! Be Square Framing
of Alpharetta is working in direct cooperation with the Atlanta Auburn
Club to send local metro Atlanta area students to Auburn University.
Click on the link above to go to the store website or click the logo to
see their special "Auburn" Be Square Wares---a collection of six
charming four-by-five inch photos of nostalgic Auburn scenes, each in
its own custom frame and mats. These pieces are presented in an updated
gallery design that works beautifully in both corporate and residential
settings. And they are produced strictly for AAC scholarship
fundraising purposes.
$15.00 of the $55.00 purchase price of each framed vintage photo
directly benefits the club's non-profit 501(c)(3) Roy B. Sewell
Scholarship Fund, which helps send local metro area students to Auburn
University. The purchase of each photograph also compensates Auburn
University Photographic Services.
For orders of four or more framed photos, the purchase price of each
piece is $49.00 ($15.00 of which is contributed to the Roy B. Sewell
Scholarship Fund).
For
more information, contact: Be Square Framing, 11877 Douglas Road, Suite
106, Alpharetta, GA 30005; Tel.: 770-754-0809; Fax: 770-754-0810.
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AAC Members Qualify for 10% Discount on RV Rentals from RV Connection
RV Connection offers Atlanta Auburn Club members a great deal -- 10% off RV rentals! And all you have to do is mention that you are a member of the Atlanta Auburn Club when making your reservation. They show them your 2007 AAC Membership card when you pickup your rental. It's that easy! Not a member of the Atlanta Auburn Club? Well, this is just one great reason to join!
Looking for an exciting way to travel? Whether
you're planning a corporate outing, family vacation, sporting event
or weekend get-away, remember the destination is just part of the fun. Atlanta's best source for quality RV rentals is RV Connection! For more information, click on the logo above to check out their website. Or phone them at 678-417-8818 or 877-RVCONNECT.
Is that game sold out? No worries. RV Connection has the best seats in the house. Go Tigers!!!
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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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