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Greetings!
War Eagle everyone! Lots to report in this issue of the club newsletter....so here goes:
First some great news to pass along for all of our Georgia Tigers. We got word that from January 1st of this year through October 17 (last Friday) Georgia's Special Tag Office issued an additional 1,876 Auburn Club special tags across the state. Considering that our tag has been out since January 2006, these are amazing numbers. Keep spreading the word! And tell us, what's the highest number you've seen? (Once they topped 10,000, additional letters started appearing on the tags - so let us know!)
Tomorrow night, of course, is the Auburn-West Virginia game. So, now that we don't have to wait in long lines for gasoline --- don't sit at home and watch it alone! Join the AAC at any of our three viewing locations. More details below.
Looking ahead, the Atlanta Auburn Club still has plenty of club T-shirts, so don't forget to get yours before the UGA game. We've been talking to the ALUM Association about that November 15 matchup and are hoping the ALUM tent will be full of Tigers from all our clubs in Georgia. We'll have more details as that date approaches.
As always, if something comes up or you have questions about anything -- feel free to contact us!
Hope to see you tomorrow night! And GO TIGERS!
War Eagle!
The Atlanta Auburn Club
Contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
Member of the AAC? Download an application from our website or send us an email.
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Road Trip Tip: West Virginia Pre-game Gathering in Morgantown!
If you happen to be one of the lucky Tigers headed to West Virginia for Thursday night's game, be sure to join the pre-game fun with the rest of the Auburn faithful!
After Tiger Walk, the place to be is the Boston Beanery in Morgantown.
Boston Beanery is located at 2931-B University Avenue, Morgantown; Tel.: 304-598-8828
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AUBURN (4-3, 2-3 SEC) vs. WEST VIRGINIA (4-2, 2-0 BIG EAST)
Thursday, OCTOBER 23, 2008 ˇ GAME TIME 7:30 PM ET/6:30 PM CT ˇ TV: ESPN
SATELITTE RADIO XM Radio 199
Auburn's appearance at West Virginia will mark the eighth time the Tigers have played on a Thursday night. Auburn is 6-1 in games played on Thursday evening with three straight wins.
With temperatures possibly in the low 50s or upper 40s at kickoff, Thursday night's game will be cooler than most games the Tigers have played in recent years. The coolest temperature at kickoff so far this season has been 73 degrees for Auburn's Oct. 11 game against Arkansas.
AUBURN STATS
* Auburn will be playing its first non-conference road game since 2003 at Georgia Tech.
* The game will be the latest non-conference road game for Auburn since a game at Wake Forest Oct. 27, 1979.
* Auburn has not played a game as far north as Morgantown this late in the season since a 1941 game at Villanova.
* Auburn has the nation's third-best record in games away from home (road or neutal) since 2004 with an 18-5 (.783) mark.
* Auburn ranks second in the nation in opponents' third-down conversion percentage, surrendering just 25 first downs in 110 attempts (22.7 percent).
* Auburn ranks ninth nationally in scoring defense, allowing just 13.1 points per game.
* Auburn ranks 14th nationally in total defense (272.7) and pass defense (164.9) and ranks 25th in rushing defense (107.9).
* Auburn is one of just 10 teams that has not allowed more than three rushing touchdowns this season.
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Watch the Auburn-West Virginia Game with the Atlanta Auburn Club!!
Come out on Thursday night and join the Atlanta Auburn Club at any of our three game watching locations! Rally Foundation will be with us that night as a continuation of our "4 Quarters 4 Research" effort to help raise money to fund children's cancer research - so bring your spare change!
An AAC Tradition in Buckhead: The Bucket Shop Café, at 3475 Lenox Road (across from Lenox Mall), Tel.: 404-261-9244;
Game Night Special: 22 oz. draft (Bud, Bud Light, Coors Light, Miller Light) for $3.95Plus, Two Metro Neighborhood locations:-In Historic Norcross
Iron
Horse Tavern, in the heart of historic Norcross, 29 Jones Street NW,
Norcross 30071; Tel. 678-291-9220; Specials: $4.00 draft, plus 10% off
if you bring your AAC membership card! -In Alpharetta Hudson Grill, off Windward Pkwy at 865 North Main Street, Alpharetta, 30004; Tel. 770-777-4127; Specials: Hudson Grill is kicking off its Fall Fest Thursday night. It will be 4 days of fun for the whole family. On Thursday, they will be giving away an Auburn Jersey and a couple of $50 gift certificates. There will also be food and drink specials. Bring your AAC membership card to the Auburn game watching on Thursday night and get a 10% discount.On the Radio:Atlanta's AM 680 The Fan is the official home of the Auburn Tiger Football Network. And new in 2008, the Tigers can also now be found on XM Satellite Radio, in addition to Sirius.
Click here to check XM's weekly listings and sports channel assignmentsTraveling? Check here for more out-of-state Auburn viewing locations around the country
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Aubie Still Needs Lots of Votes in the Capitol One Mascot Challenge!!!
Aubie needs you to stuff the ballot box!!
As of last night he was in 4th place in the overall vote for the Capitol One Mascot Challenge. So vote now and
Vote Every day!!! Who's ahead of him? Cocky - Thundar - and Mr. Wuf (so since we still have to vote in all the races, cast a ballot for the other mascots!)
Click here to Cast Your Vote Now on the Capital One Bowl website
To check on Aubie's progress, you can check out his page on the website by clicking here,
This is also where you can download a Standings Widget to post on your blog or web page. |
Coach Tuberville is Contender for Liberty Mutual Honors
The Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year is awarded to the college football
coach who best demonstrates sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility,
and excellence on and off the field.
In 2008, a Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year will be named in each NCAA
division: DI, DIAA, DII, and DIII. The award process will take place
over the course of the college football season, and fan votes will
influence the outcome.
More than just a trophy, the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year Award
provides each winning coach with $50,000 to donate to one or more
charitable organizations of his choice and a $20,000 grant to donate to
his school's alumni association to enhance student scholarships and
activities. As of last year, $300,000 has been donated to charity, and
$100,000 given to alumni associations.
Click Here to Cast a vote for Liberty Mutual's Coach of the Year
Fan voting closes on December 6.
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Campus News: Student Center Not to be Named for Dean Foy?
BY OPINION STAFF
/ The Plainsman Editorial Board
October 16, 2008
The name of the shiny new Student Center students are breaking in is up for
sale.
The University recently revealed the building would not carry the name of
former Dean of Students James E. Foy to the dismay of many, including those who
spearheaded the effort for the construction of the new union.
Instead, the University has decided it will name the building after a donor
willing to pay $25 million, roughly half the cost of the building.
Understandably, alumni and current students do not like this idea, and
neither do we at The Plainsman.
The Plainsman has received more letters in the past weeks in relation to the
naming of the new union than any other issue to warrant a letter in our mailbox,
and everyone has sent a plea, from students and alumni in favor of having the
Foy name carry over to the new building.
The old student union was the center of student life, much like the new one
has become, and it was for this reason the Auburn Union was renamed in 1977 in
honor of the man who served as the dean of student affairs for 25 years.
Now what was once an honor is a commodity, and Auburn seemingly cannot wait
to sell it off.
It is one thing to have a building named after someone who helped raise funds
to build the building, but it is another to construct a building meant to embody
the spirit of Auburn's students and their beloved former dean and then throw it
up for sale like a foyer or a courtyard.
What bothers us most about the whole situation is the Board of Trustees'
blatant disregard for the wishes of students past, who agreed to pay higher fees
so a new building, named after Foy, could be built.
It is as if the Board of Trustees pulled a bait-and-switch without even
providing the bait, because the SGA and the Foy Outlook Committee got the ball
rolling for the construction of a "new Foy" in 1998.
Read the rest of the Plainsman Editorial by Clicking Here
The Atlanta Auburn Club wants to know what you think about this... Send us your thoughts and we will include them in the next club E-Newsletter.
Send your comments to: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
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AAC's Operation War Eagle: Dispatch from Iraq
Note from the AAC: In late July, Auburn grad Sarah Moon contacted the Atlanta Auburn Club about her husband, '82 Auburn grad Greg, who is deployed to Iraq with the Army Reservists. He is with the 729th FED (Facilities Engineer Detachment). After collecting a box full of Auburn goodies, including T-shirts, a shaker, and a special card signed by Auburn Tigers at one of our events, we shipped it off to Greg in August, before the start of the football season. Apparently, our care package (decorated with a big "AU" and stickers) made its own tour of Iraq! But it finally found Greg. Here is an email that he recently sent us:
War Eagle to the Atlanta Auburn Club
Thanks for the box of goodies. It finally caught up with me after my mid tour R&R. The box had to chase me around Iraq a little. I have of picture of the My Auburn Flag and some of the Gifts you sent. I enjoyed them. If you touch base with Sarah she could forward my newsletters I have written since I've been here. Unforturnately I having computer issues today and can't get to the letter files. I will be moving on to another base to work on some projects using Iraqi money to help them get things going.
My unit is in the middle of a change out of the Brigade we're attached to, so our computers are getting messed up again. I hope to be able to get to all my stuff soon. I got to see the Mississippi State game while in Kuwait waiting for a flight back and I watched the Tennessee game last night/this morning. I'll catch games where I can. They try to get the big games on AFN. By the way I didn't have an Auburn fan to give the cards to yet (Editor's Note: the AAC's War Eagle cards!) but I did leave several scattered around a Bama fan's desk for him to find. I'd better send this before computer/server/network decides to freeze up on me.
Once again Thanks and WAR Eagle
Greg Moon '82
Gregory D. Moon
Eastern Engineering Services, AJW-E12B
Enroute/AFSS Engineering Center
From the AAC: Here is a photo of Greg that Sarah had sent us.
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In the Headlines: Latest Auburn News...and more
From The Press-Register
Auburn-Ole Miss game on Raycom
AUBURN - The Nov. 1.
Auburn-Ole Miss game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford will be
televised regionally by Raycom Sports. Kickoff is slated for 11:30 a.m (Auburn time)
It
will mark Auburn's second game this season to be aired by Raycom with
the first coming on Sept. 6 when the Tigers defeated Southern Miss
27-13 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
 From The Decatur Daily
Coach Tuberville Puts Rumors to Rest
AUBURN, Oct 21, 2008-- Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville says he isn't going anywhere.
He says he's in good health, that coaching hasn't burnt him out, that he still enjoys recruiting and he didn't re-negotiate his contract last week. With information circulating to the contrary on the Internet, Tuberville addressed it all at his weekly news conference Monday.
"It's just amazing the rumors that go around when things are not going as good as you would hope," Tuberville said during his opening statement. "No matter what happens anywhere, you're going to have years that things are not going to go perfect.
"That's my job to get it straightened out."
With Auburn off to a disappointing 4-3 start and losing three of its last four SEC games, rumors have circulated that Auburn trustees and Tuberville have reached an agreement for him to resign at season's end. Tuberville stressed he has made no such agreement.
"I've been here 10 years," Tuberville said. "I plan on being here 10 more, and I'm looking forward to it. And all these rumors get started, and I'm 10 years an Auburn man and I'm 10 years more of an Auburn man than most, because I've put my heart and soul in this thing, and we ain't going to stop now.
"We're going to keep working and striving to get better because we do have a good football team. We're not playing well right now, and this is a transition year, but we're going to get better."
During the preseason, the Tigers were projected as a top-10 team. The media picked them to win the SEC Western Division.
Instead, Auburn's offense has struggled all season, prompting Tuberville to fire offensive coordinator Tony Franklin three days before the Tigers lost to Arkansas on Oct. 11.
Tuberville said he heard rumors that he had suffered a stroke, which he denied.
Internet message boards also have questioned Tuberville's desire to continue coaching and recruiting.
"I'm not tired of coaching. I'm fired up as ever," Tuberville said. "You know, I've been here 10 years as head coach. This is my 30th year to coach, and I feel as good right now as I ever had about coaching football and young guys. "I still have that drive."
Seniors receiver Rod Smith and tackle Jason Bosley said the rumors haven't affected the team. Similar rumors surfaced last season when Auburn started the year 1-2 with losses to South Florida and Mississippi State.
"I think that's just the landscape of college football these days," Bosley said. "As soon as any kind of trouble hits any team, the first thing that happens is they talk about the head coach, saying, 'Oh, he's in trouble.' "
While the rumors might have drawn Tuberville's attention, they haven't dulled his wit. "That's a paid political announcement by Tommy Tuberville, by the way," Tuberville said. "Now, we can get on with it after dispelling all those things. "I just wanted to let you know."
From The Columbus Ledger-Enquirer
Auburn offense goes "Smash Mouth"
AUBURN, Ala. -- If the players' comments are any indication, expect to see more power football out of Auburn when it plays Thursday at West Virginia.
Several players remarked the past two days that the Tigers will be a more aggressive team, now that their coaches have installed an entire offensive game plan.
"I think it will be smash-mouth," quarterback Kodi Burns said. "I think we're going to give our offensive linemen a chance to get in the three-point stance and fire off the ball a little bit more."
While Auburn remains committed to the shotgun spread for future seasons, the rest of this season might feature more of a hybrid offense. Wide receiver Rod Smith said the Tigers will continue to run a no-huddle offense, but they will mix in some "old stuff," referring to last year's run-oriented offense.
Nose guard Tez Doolittle said, "I always heard (left guard) Tyrone Green crying about being in the two-point stance, about how he can't get push and stuff like that," Doolittle said. "So I guess they like having their hand down in the dirt and stuff."
Auburn ranks 69th nationally in rushing offense (135.3 ypg) and 105th in passing offense (157.3 ypg).
Keep it simple
One of the biggest criticisms of Franklin's offense was that its thick, complex playbook didn't allow Auburn to properly practice every play. The Tigers simplified the playbook after Franklin's dismissal.
"The big issue is everybody knowing what they're supposed to do," running back Tristan Davis said. "Sometimes, how things were, we were guessing. We really weren't 100 percent sure. You can't play football thinking. You have to be there mentally. You have to know what you have and go do it."
During practices with Franklin, there wasn't enough time to fix mistakes, so the unit moved on to the next play, Smith said. Now, "if we don't get a play right, we're going to keep running it until we get it right," he added.
Must be the shoes
Auburn is supposed to wear only licensed Under Armour gear, but Davis is an exception. The running back broke a bone in his foot last year, requiring stabilizing screws to be put on the outside of his right foot. It requires him to wear a shoe with "EE" width, which Under Armor doesn't make. New Balance does, so Davis made the switch and feels more comfortable. To appease the corporate sponsors, though, the team had to spray-paint the shoes white to hide any offending logos.
From WSFA, Oct. 21, 2008
Auburn University Holds Mock Elections
AUBURN, AL (WSFA) - Alabama's Republican and Democratic party chairmen were at Auburn University Tuesday evening to take part in the University's Fall Convocation and Mock Elections event.
Mike Hubbard (R) and Joe Turnham (D) debated each other and tried to explain their party's candidates' positions in the upcoming elections.
After the debate folks in attendance participated in a mock election, voting for a U.S. President, Alabama Senator and District 3 Congressman. The mock election, which is sponsored by the AU Honor's College, used a university-designed electronic voting system called Prime III. The system allows folks who might have trouble voting due to a disability the ability to vote in a secure process.
Once all the votes were tallied Republican Presidential nominee John McCain was declared the winner with 53% of the vote. Incumbent Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions (R) beat out opponent Vivian Figures (D) and write-in candidate Aubie, the Auburn Tigers mascot, with 57% of the vote.
And in the District 3 Congressional race incumbent Mike Rogers (R) held onto his seat with 49% of the vote to opponent Josh Segall's (D) 31%. There were several other write-in candidates that helped split the vote.
A second mock debate is set for this coming Wednesday against Alabama Congressman Artur Davis (D) and State Representative Cam Ward (R) at the Alabama State Archives Building in Montgomery.
From MontgomeryAdvertiser.com
Auburn to hold Native American festival
The
Auburn University Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs will
hold the 2008 War Eagle Native American Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(Auburn time) Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 on the grounds of the Jule Collins
Smith Museum of Fine Art.
The free, two-day event will celebrate
the history and culture of Southeastern indigenous peoples with
traditional singers, musicians, dancers, storytellers and reenacters
from Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia and Florida.
Living campsites
will be set up on the grounds and traditional Native American food,
artifacts and souvenirs will be available for purchase.
Faron
Weeks of the Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama and a member of the White
Horse Singers will emcee the event. The White Horse Singers will be the
host drum for the festival.
The Southeastern Raptor Center at Auburn University will conduct presentations Friday at 10:30 a.m. (CDT) and 1 p.m. (CDT)
Inside
the museum, festival visitors can learn more about Native American
culture by viewing "The Indian Gallery of Henry Inman," an exhibition
featuring 19th-century Native American culture.
Admission into the museum at 901 College St. is free during the days of the festival.
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From the Atlanta Auburn Club Mailbag...
 War Eagle!
We wanted to thank the Atlanta Auburn Club for our wonderful trip on Air Tran after winning the raffle. We went to the Washington-Oregon coast and had a great time! We flew into Seattle and spent 9 days in the two states, plus a day trip to Victoria, BC. The enclosed picture shows us on the most northwestern point in the continental United States on the Olympia Peninsula! It was a wonderful trip and we thank you again.
War Eagle,
Dwight and Mary Morrow
From the AAC: Dwight and Mary won the AirTran tickets in the AAC raffle we held in connection with the Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 30, 2007 at STATS.
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How Do You Show Your Auburn Spirit? Send the AAC Your Photos!
Tania Cabrera sent us these photos of her tailgate group on The Plains for the LSU game!
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The
Atlanta Auburn Club is giving you a shot at some well-deserved Tiger
fame. Your photos in our Email blasts and on the AAC website -- and in
albums on our Tiger2Tiger group page! Be sure to check them all out! We
are getting some great shots so keep sending them in. How do you
celebrate the Auburn Tigers? We want to see plenty of Orange & Blue and lots of Auburn Spirit! Are you the biggest Tiger fan this side of the Georgia-Alabama stateline?
Send
us your .jpg photos (file sizes less than 1 MB please) and then check
upcoming newsletters, the club website & now Tiger2Tiger! communications@atlantaauburnclub.org WAR EAGLE!!
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Information From the Auburn Alumni Association
Here's the latest ALUM information and some great links to helpful information!
Join/Renew Your ALUM Membership Today!
It's easy, it's fast, and you can do it online. Just click here.
MAIN Event
The
Minority Alumni Involvement Now (MAIN) Event will be on Homecoming
Weekend, November 7-8. Mark your calendars now for a great weekend.
More information will be available with open registration
soon. Bookmark this web site: http://www.alumni.auburn.edu/main/ If you have specific questions, contact Tanja Matthews at tanja.matthews@auburn.edu or 334-844-1113CSS
New! Auburn Friends and Family Tiger Golf Tour - Print Now!
Play golf with fellow Auburn fans at some of the best golf courses in the universe-the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail!! Would make a grrreeat Christmas present for your favorite Tiger. Find out more about this unique golf outing and get a flyer at: http://www.aualum.org/travel/pdf/TigerTour09.pdf
Website for New Arena
The
ground breaking took place for the new arena! There is a great web site
where you can take a virtual tour.Have a look and share it with other
Tigers. Just Click Here!
Alumni Hospitality Tent in New Location for 2008 Football Season
The
Auburn Alumni Association's pre-game hospitality tent is in a
new location for Auburn alumni and football fans. It's now at the lawn of Auburn's Wallace Center at 210 South Donahue Drive. The
alumni hospitality tent will have food, a band, big-screen TV,
giveaways, children's face-painting, appearances by Auburn's mascot,
Aubie, and the university marching band. Admission is free for annual
and life members of the Auburn Alumni Association and for children aged
three and under. Members may bring one non-member guest for a fee of
$5. Admission is $10 for non-members ages 13 and over and $5 for
children aged four through 12. If you aren't already a member of the
Auburn Alumni Association -- join now! Tent Entertainment: 11/08/08 AU vs. Tennessee-Martin Dave and the Swangers, 11/15/08 AU vs. Georgia Kidd Blue.
Atlanta Auburn Club Quick Links for ALUM Assn & Auburn University:
Auburn Game Day Website
Jordan-Hare Stadium Seating Chart
Auburn University Webcams
Downtown Auburn Webcams
WebsiteTiger Cubs
Tiger Troops
Alumni Association Shop
Tiger2Tiger Network Log in
ALUM Network Log in
Update Your Alumni Association Record
Spirit of Auburn Credit Card
Official ALUM Webstore Link to Tiger Rags
War Eagle Travelers
Local Auburn Alumni Clubs around the United States
Local Game Watch Locations Around the United States
Local Auburn Clubs Awarded Scholarships
Auburn Magazine
ALUM Screensavers and Desktop Wallpaper
Auburn Car Tags in Alabama
Auburn Club Special Tag License Plates in Georgia
Other Auburn Car Tags Around the Nation
Listen to the AU Marching Band
Auburn University Channel on YouTube
Auburn FaceBook group
Follow Auburn on Twitter
AUTubeAuburn Photos on Flicker
Auburn University on Wikipedia
Auburn University del.icio.us Links
A reminder: The Atlanta Auburn Club has a music player on our website that plays Auburn band tunes too Check it out! - and we have even more great Links on our website - Click Here!
EPA designates Auburn as Center of Excellence for Watershed Management
AUBURN - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has designated Auburn University as a Center of Excellence for Watershed Management, enhancing Auburn's efforts to address water quality and availability issues in Alabama and the region. This is only the fourth Center of Excellence to be designated in the Southeast and the first in the state of Alabama. Auburn University President Jay Gogue and officials from the EPA and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management signed a memorandum of understanding to formalize the partnership between Auburn, the EPA and the Alabama Department of Environmental Management.
U.S. Navy engineering officer named to head Facilities Division at Auburn University
AUBURN - Capt. Daniel P. King, a civil engineer who is retiring from the U.S. Navy after 28 years, has been named assistant vice president for facilities at Auburn University, effective Dec. 8. In his new post, King will oversee campus maintenance, planning and related functions, including many responsibilities formerly held by John Mouton of the McWhorter School of Building Science. Mouton recently returned to his academic post after three years as special assistant to the president.
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? 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:Click Here to go to AUTube - Click Here to read about AU Traditions
Auburn E-Cards
When Hallmark just won't do --- send your favorite Tigers an Auburn E-greeting! It's easy, fast and FREE! Click Here for Auburn E-cards
Something Fun -- ASK AUBIE
Have
you ever wanted to ask Aubie a question or two -- like, what does he do
in his spare time? Or, what's his favorite dessert? Or, maybe, what
does he listen to on his iPod? Well you can quit wondering and start
asking. Just ask Aubie by clicking this link.
DID YOU KNOW??
Life members of the Alumni Association have the chance to make a huge difference in the life of future Auburn students. The Circle of Excellence Society opens the door to direct participation in building the Auburn University Alumni Association Scholarship Endowment. There are three levels of participation: Orange Level ($1,000-$2,499), Orange & Blue Level ($2,500-$4,999), and Diamond Level ($5,000+). Currently, less than 1% of Life members have participated. Auburn needs us now more than ever! For more information, visit: www.aualum.org/membership/circle-excellence.html
Get Involved
There
are nearly 100 local Auburn Clubs throughout the country, and through
these groups alums have the opportunity to participate in various
fund-raising activities either directly for their local club
scholarship or towards the Association's Endowed Scholarship. In
2005-2006, more than $178,000 was raised by local clubs for students in
their areas to attend Auburn.
How else can I give?
Just
make your tax-deductible contribution to the 'Auburn University
Foundation', designating your local club scholarship or the Alumni
Association Endowment in the "Notes" line of your check. Or if you
prefer give online and choose "Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship"
as your gift designation or specify your local club scholarship in the
'note other gift area here' space.
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2008 Atlanta Auburn Club Membership
Don't forget to renew/start your local Atlanta Auburn Club membership for 2008. Club membership is a terrific bargain and this year we are offering some special "members only" discounts.
Your support through local membership and event attendance also helps us to continue to be one of the top alumni clubs in the metro Atlanta area and one of the top local Auburn clubs in the country.
So get your 2008 membership card...and join today!
2008 AAC Membership Dues are still a bargain
First year Auburn Grads FREE (membership application still required)
Individual Membership $20
Family Membership $30
Click Here for PayPal for Individual Membership - $20
Click Here for PayPal for Family Membership - $30 |
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Special Atlanta Auburn Club Offers
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Get Your AAC T-Shirts & Koozies Before the UGA Game!!
The Auburn-UGA game on November 15th is fast approaching! And there is still time to get your Atlanta Auburn Club T-shirt before the game! Sales of the shirt support the club's scholarship fundraising efforts.
Price:
Short sleeve T-shirts: $15.00/each
Long sleeve T-shirts: $20.00/each
Koozies: $1.00/each
Sales for this shirt are going great! If you haven't been able to get to an AAC event to purchase one, email us. We'll find a way to get one to you.
WAR EAGLE!!
(Image left: note that the AU logo and Atlanta Auburn
Club wording are on the front of the shirt in the pocket area. The back
of the shirt features the main design which begins with "Since 1892 at
Piedmont Park..." and includes a photo of the 1892 Auburn Football Team)
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Get Your Atlanta Auburn Club Exclusive, Limited Edition Ornament
Don't Be Left Out! Order Yours Now...and Support AAC Scholarship Efforts
The ornaments are here!! And the first orders have already shipped out to some very happy Tigers! Go to the club website now and order your Atlanta Auburn Club exclusive 2008 club ornament. This year's piece has a "Toomer's Corner" theme. If you want to order one for yourself - or for gift-giving, don't wait until it's too late!
These ornaments were produced in a very limited quantity and will not be available in any retail stores. This exclusive collector's edition is approved by collegiate licensing. And you can purchase it ONLY through the Atlanta Auburn Club.
Anyone is welcome to purchase an ornament, but only 2008 Atlanta Auburn Club members will be able to buy it at a special "members only" discount, so if you haven't renewed your membership -- now is the time to do it! More info at the bottom of this newsletter!
Price per ornament:
2008 AAC Members: $30/each + postage/handling
Non-members: $35/each + postage/handling
UPDATE: We are already planning our next exclusive design! Details on that in early 2009!
 
(Front) (Back)
Our AAC design team worked closely with the Auburn-licensed artist on our chosen theme: Toomer's Corner, one of Auburn's most beloved traditions and perhaps the most difficult to tackle design-wise.
These individually boxed collector ornaments were handcrafted by artisans in Poland. They are made of mouth-blown glass and each is individually painted by hand.
Questions? Or to reserve yours, email the club at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
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Milo's Famous Tea Now Found in Metro Atlanta Area Stores
 You tasted it at the AAC golf tournament and our July 15 "Game Day" event at the Cobb Galleria with Coach Tuberville. Now you can find it in Atlanta area stores! Milo's Famous Tea - an Auburn favorite that has its roots in Birmingham - can be purchased at Geater Atlanta area Super Target and Super Wal-Mart stores. They are working on Kroger and Publix, too, so if you don't see it in the refrigerated section (by the juices and milk) - ask for it the next time you're shopping and send them an online comment too!
For more info, click here to check Milo's website! -- And click here to read more about Mio's history
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Georgia Aquarium Offers Atlanta Auburn Club Discount!!
 The Atlanta Auburn Club now has a great partnership with the Georgia Aquarium!
All Auburn Tigers can purchase tickets for the Georgia Aquarium with a special 10% Atlanta Auburn Club discount!
The aquarium has an Atlanta Auburn Club link that can be accessed by clicking here . The discount is good for general admission tickets as well as regular and family Behind the Scene combination tickets.
This link is also posted on the club website, so be sure to pass the word to all your fellow Tigers!
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Get Your 2008 All Auburn All Orange Shirts!
Don't forget to get your 2008 All Auburn All Orange T-shirt! You can purchase them through the Auburn University Bookstore, Anders, Tiger Rags, and J&M.
 A portion of all proceeds from the sale of this shirt support the BIG EVENT and student scholarships.
The BIG EVENT is sponsored by the Student Government Association as part of a nationwide movement to give back to the communities that surround our colleges and universities.
This past February, Auburn's BIG EVENT had more than 1300 college participants that completed over 125 community service projects in the Auburn/Opelika area.
Last year, more than 10,000 shirts were sold. |
 It's about the closest thing to being in Auburn! Stop by one of Atlanta's Guthrie's locations and order the "Auburn Bucket Special."
Mention that you're a member of the Atlanta Auburn Club and get $4.00 off a bucket of 25 chicken fingers. Great for tailgates!
There are two Guthrie's locations in metro Atlanta:
4474 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta 30338 - Tel: 770-817-0182
3219 Holcombe Bridge Road, Norcross 30092 - Tel: 770-248-4244
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Chocolate Graphics Alabama Offers AAC Special 10% Discount!
 For all your Auburn chocolate needs, check out the tempting treats made by the AAC's friends at Chocolate Graphics Alabama.
You have seen their beautiful creations in our Silent Auction and in the Chick-fil-A Bowl raffle --- now you can order some for your Auburn friends and family. They've got chocolate schnapps glasses, Auburn Tigers football fields, chocolate lollipops, special chocolate CDs with the AU fight song...and more!
Best of all -- there is a special discount for Atlanta metro area Tigers! Chocolate Graphics Alabama will offer a 10% discount to anyone who responds to this email blast and references: "ATL AU Club".
Click here to see these great chocolates online. Or click the logo to go to their website. You can also contact Chocolate Graphics Alabama toll-free at 1-866-HEY-CHOC; or fax 205-776-8831. |
Get Your Auburn DreamSeat and Support AAC Scholarships
You saw one at the AAC's Game Day event on July 15. It's
another must-have Auburn product -- and this one you can sit in while
watching the Tigers on TV (yes, when you cannot be in Jordan-Hare, a
leather "Auburn" recliner is a real treat -- it even has cup holders!)
DreamSeat
is working with local Auburn clubs to help us raise money for
scholarships. For each chair sold through the AAC, DreamSeat will
donate $125 to our Roy B. Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund.
And
you get something too! Everyone who orders a chair using the Atlanta
Auburn Club promo code can purchase it at the discounted price of $999
-- they retail on the DreamSeat website for $1,295.
You can order online or by phone, and be sure to ask about their special shipping offer.
PROMO CODE: ATLANTAALUMNI
DreamSeat website
Questions? Contact Adam Beyda at DreamSeat, Tel: 631-656-1066 or ABeyda@dreamseat.com
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Special thanks to the AAC's Corporate Sponsors. Please visit them on our website:
Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., The Bucket Shop, The Settings of West Point Lake, Slopes BBQ, Piedmont Better Vision and Stephen Hamilton MD, Keystone Press in Chamblee, IceCarvings.com,
Irons 2 Impact Foundation, OpenConsult, Buck Jones Nursery, Milo's Famus Tea, Larry and Janet Hill/Keller Williams Realty - Your Auburn and Lake Martin Real Estate Team, and Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms.
Special thanks, too, to the AAC's Scholarship Supporters. Find out how they help us raise scholarship funds on our website:
Team Shootout, DreamSeat, Total Quality Services, Inc.
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 recognized as a not-for-profit corporation by the state of Georgia, and the club's Roy B. Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund, Inc. holds 501(c)(3) non-profit status from the IRS. The AAC raises thousands of dollars annually to fund scholarships for metro Atlanta area students to attend Auburn University. In 2007, we were able to raise about $30,000 to fund our regular and newly established endowed scholarships. The Greater Atlanta metro area is home to 20,000 Auburn alumni, fans & friends....and still growing. War Eagle!
Making Metro Atlanta an AUBURN Community in 2008!
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