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Greetings!
War Eagle!
For everyone headed to Tampa for the New Year, we've got some great information below for everything going on at the Outback Bowl. And for anyone staying in the metro area, we've heard that at least some of our viewing locations have special plans on New Year's morning for the Tigers' kickoff - please call ahead for hours and any possible specials. Contact information is below.
And a friendly reminder for anyone planning to make End of Year tax-deductible donations for 2009: Please consider supporting the Atlanta Auburn Club Endowment Fund. Your gift to this fund will help Atlanta metro area students who wish to attend Auburn -- into perpetuity! We still have a lot of work to build up the principal of this fund, so your support is most appreciated. To make a donation, send a check made payable to the 'Auburn University Foundation' and designate the ATLANTA AUBURN CLUB ENDOWMENT FUND in the "Notes" line of your check. Send it to the
Office of Alumni Affairs; 317 S. College Street; Auburn, AL 36849. Postmark by December 31. Or donate online now by clicking here
and make note of the AAC endowment in the "note other gift area here" space.
Have a great, happy and safe holiday weekend....
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
...and WAR EAGLE!
The Atlanta Auburn Club
DON'T FORGET TO SAVE THESE BIG DATES FOR 2010!
April
20, 2010: AAC A-Day Weekend Kickoff Event with Coach Chizik; our big
event is moving to the Spring and takes place three days after A-Day; help us welcome Coach Chizik to Atlanta!
June 14, 2010: AAC Annual Scholarship Fundraising Golf Tournament On the Web: www.atlantaauburnclub.org and www.atlantaauburnclub.com
Contact us at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
Member of the AAC? Download an application from our website or send us an email.
To forward this email to other Tigers, click on the "Forward Email" link at bottom. You can sign up for emails on our website - note there's a confirmation email after sign up that requires a response. Need to Update your Email Address? Just click on "Update Profile/Email Address" at the bottom of every email |
Headed to the Outback? Here's Your AU Guide for the Weekend
Wednesday, Dec 30, 2009
Tampa Bay Lightning -vs- Montreal Canadians
The Tampa Bay Auburn Club has arranged for special pricing to watch this NHL matchup. For more information, click here and use the special offer code TIGERS
Thursday, Dec 31, 2009
Special Bowl Edition of Tiger Talk
presented by Tampa Bay Auburn Club, Auburn Alumni Association, Tigers Unlimited and ISP Sports
Tampa Marriott Waterside, 700 South Florida Avenue - 6-8pm ET
Join hosts Rod Bramblett, Stan White, Quentin Riggins and Paul Ellen for the live radio show to break down the match-up and what to expect from the Auburn Tigers. The live radio show includes Auburn guests, coaches and an opportunity to ask questions. Food and beverages will be available
from the hotel vendors. The event is free and reservations are not needed.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Tigers
Splitsville at Channelside Plaza - 8pm to Midnight
After
Tiger Talk, take a short walk to Splitsville,
Tampa's unique restaurant, lounge and bowling alley - the official
New Year's Eve Headquarters for Auburn fans! Splitsville is located in
the Channelside entertainment district, which will host "Light Up Tampa
Bay" and feature live music in the courtyard, along with a midnight
Fireworks Show
and Ball Drop
along the downtown Tampa waterfront. Admission is free and all
Auburn fans are welcome. Lane reservations may be made at the venue or
in advance by calling 813-514-2695. Special food and
drink packages are available, with all net proceeds supporting Auburn
scholarships. Click here for more information and to purchase a package using Paypal. NOTE: No packages will be sold after 6pm ET on Wednesday (12/30) and they won't be available at the door.
You can find more information about Splitsville at:
http://www.splitsvillelanes.com/
 Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
Outback Bowl - 11am ET
Auburn Tigers -vs- Northwestern Wildcats
Both teams square-off for the first time in history in the New
Year's Day Bowl in Tampa. The Tigers are returning to the Outback for the first time in 14 years. For Northwestern, it's their first appearance.
-Tim McGraw is scheduled to be on the sidelines to help salute a group of Marines that will be honored in the halftime show. He will also be one of the VIPs on the field for the coin toss.
-For all the latest Outback updates, check the bowl website by clicking here: www.outbackbowl.com
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Staying in the Metro Area? Here Are AAC Viewing Locations
These neighborhood locations are FAN-tastic partners of the Atlanta Auburn Club!
Note: Because the Outback kickoff is early on New Year's Day -- 11am ET -- please call ahead to all viewing locations for up-to-date information on opening times and possible special offers.
In Buckhead:
The Bucket Shop Café
3475 Lenox Rd NE #220
Tel: (404) 261-9244
On the web: http://bucketshopcafe.com/
*A real Auburn tradition in Atlanta; Be sure to shout a War Eagle! to AU owner Ward Gober & general manager Brendan Murphy
In Virginia Highlands:
Diesel Filling Station
870 N. Highland Ave
Tel.: (404) 815-1820.
On the web: http://dieselatlanta.com/
*Be sure to wear your orange & blue and say War Eagle! to AU Tiger owner Justin Haynie
In the Chastain Park-Roswell Road-Sandy Springs area:
Twisted Taco
4629 Wieuca Road (just off Roswell Road)
Atlanta, GA 303042
Tel.: 678-720-9732
On the web: http://www.twistedtaco.com/locations-buckhead.php
*Shout out a "War Eagle!" to these AU Tigers: owner Rick Seaman and bartender Todd Faulkner
In the Alpharetta-Milton-Cumming area:
Hudson Grill (Off GA 400, Windward Pkwy Ex.it)
865 N. Main Street #108
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Tel.: (770) 777-4127
On the web: http://hudsongrille.com/
*Say "War Eagle!" to General manager Eric Astin, who is an Auburn Tiger!
In Gwinnett-Lawrenceville:
Johnny's Pizza
3375 Sugarloaf Parkway
Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Tel.: 678-985-8288
Website: http://www.johnnyspizzasugarloaf.com
*Look for the Auburn flag out front! And say War Eagle! to AU owner Chris Collin
Auburn Tiger Football on the Radio:
The
Auburn Tigers can be found on XM/Sirius satellite radio. You need to
check their listings online the day of the game though cause channels
can change)
XM's SEC Broadcast schedule can be found by clicking this link: http://www.xmradio.com/schedule/sport/get_schedule_servlet.jsp?sub_cat_id=187
The Sirius schedule can be found on this link: http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=SportsSchedule&cid=1225228219629
Questions? Contact the club by email at: communications@atlantaauburnclub.org
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Info From the Auburn Alumni Association & Great AAC Web Links
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.
If
you're not a life member, don't forget to renew your Auburn Alumni
Association membership - Football season is right around the corner and
we hope to see you at the alumni tent prior to all eight home games!
Own a Piece of Auburn history!
While they last, the Auburn Alumni Association is offering Toomers
Corner bricks for $100 to benefit our endowment fund for student
scholarships. The bricks were recently excavated as part of an effort
to improve the health of Auburn University's beloved Toomer's oaks. All
proceeds benefit student scholarships. Click here to order your brick today! For questions please contact Toni Littleton-Rich 334.844.7420 or tonilittletonrich@auburn.edu Shipping now available for online orders.
2009 Golden Eagles ScholarshipThe API classes of 1958 and 1959 established the first-ever Golden Eagles Scholarship at the annual Golden Eagles 50th Reunion last spring and to date, classmates have contributed more than
$11,000. The focus of this new scholarship is on the percentage of
class members that participate, not the amount of each gift, so any
size gift is appreciated and can truly make a difference . The Golden
Eagles Scholarship provides a special and specific way for members of
the Class of 1958 and Class of 1959 to show their love for Auburn and
their pride in their class. To
make a gift to this inaugural scholarship fund, mail your check to the
Office of Alumni Affairs; 317 S. College Street; Auburn, Alabama 36849. Please
make checks payable to the Auburn University Foundation and specify
Golden Eagles Scholarship in the memo line of the check. To be counted
for this year, envelopes must be postmarked no later than December 31,
2009.
Life Time Achievement
The Auburn Alumni Association will host the 9th Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards Dinner and Induction Ceremony at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center on Saturday, March 6, 2010. The black-tie reception, dinner, and ceremony will begin at 6:00 p.m CT. The
award, which recognized extraordinary accomplishments by members of the
Auburn family, is the highest honor given by the Auburn Alumni
Association. Attached is a reservation form if you are interested in
attending this lovely event. A patron table for ten is available for
$2,250, which includes recognition in the program. Individual seats are
also available. For more information, contact Tanja Matthews at tanjamatthews@auburn.edu or 334.844.1113.
Auburn's A-Day Date Set
Auburn's annual spring football game is set for April 17, 2010 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Start time is TBA. Auburn's track and field teams and women's tennis team are also scheduled to be in action at home that weekend. Track and Field will be hosting the Auburn Invitational at Hutsell-Rosen Track, while women's tennis will be taking on Alabama.
Retro Club Pictures on Flickr The Auburn Alumni Association has dusted off its club archives and found great pictures of past
club meetings. You might even find yourself in a few
shots! Please help us identify any individuals you might
recognize. Click here to view pictures! Auburn Alumni Association Membership Numbers
Your Auburn Magazine not only contains great articles and information, it also contains a very
important number -- your membership number is the nine digit number
located above your name on the back. Knowing your membership number will become important in the future
to receive some of the great discounts the association is offering.
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
Glomerata Online (beginning with the earliest issues!)
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!
Something Fun -- ASK AUBIE
Have
you
ever wanted to ask Aubie a question or two -- Well, you
can quit wondering and start
asking. Just ask Aubie by clicking this link.
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
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 the Atlanta Auburn Club Endowment Fund in the "Notes" line of your check. Or if you
prefer, give online and specify the Atlanta Auburn Club Endowment or the AAC's Roy B. Sewell Annual club scholarship in the
'note other gift area here' space.
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AAC - Atlanta Thrashers Discount! Still One More Date in January!
Christmas Comes Early for All Auburn Tigers with Special Atlanta Auburn Club Group Discount
 You can still take advantage of a great Atlanta Auburn Club group discount in the New Year and join your fellow Tigers at Philips Arena!
--Thrashers vs Washington Capitals
Sat. Jan 9th at 7:00 pm
Choose your seats:
$78 seats --- for only $37!
$62 seats --- for only $32!
$32 seats --- for only $22!
To
order, contact our AAC group sales rep Eric Anderson, at Tel:
404-878-3820, or email: eric.anderson@atlantaspirit.com ...and be sure
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Limited Time AAC Offer from College Team Shoes!
College Team Shoes is offering a FANtastic deal -- that supports Atlanta Auburn Club scholarship fundraising efforts!
For a limited time you, you can buy their line of college team shoes -direct from the company- for only $49.95 And on top of that, they will donate $5.00/pair to the Atlanta Auburn Club for scholarships and you'll get FREE shipping!
Here's how it works:
1) This offer extends to ALL pairs purchased by our club members, their families and friends through February 28, 2010.
2) When you order, enter "ATLANTA AUBURN CLUB" in the special instructions box just above where
you enter your credit card number. BY DOING THIS, IT ALSO QUALIFIES YOU FOR FREE SHIPPING!
Go check them out at: www.collegeteamshoes.com
Remember: Every pair purchased raises $5.00 for the club -- and this applies to any shoe on the site, not just the AUBURN TIGER shoe. There are 27 other styles,
colors and teams to select from.
So, don't forget to enter ATLANTA AUBURN CLUB when ordering!
Thanks for your support and GO TIGERS!
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Auburn's Crenshaw Guest House Has Special AAC Promotion Offer
 Special Promotional Offer for Auburn
Atlanta Club Members in December, January, and February - 2 Night Stay for $130.00
including breakfast and Manager's Reception - Plus, a $10.00 Donation for each 2 night stay
will be made to the Auburn Atlanta Club
To introduce all Auburn
Atlanta Club Members to this lovely get-away spot, Crenshaw House is offering this promotion in December, January and February.
All guest units have
private baths, Cable TV VCR, WiFi, Clock Radios and CD Players, a well lit
desk, and internet access capabilities. Give them a call at 770-329-2506 if you
are interested in going down for a relaxing weekend, or book your reservation
on their website: www.crenshawguesthouse.com
Be sure and mention the promotional code "Tigers 2009 "to
receive the AAC promotional rate.
Rates as low as $130 for 2 nights in
December, January and February come complete with breakfast. Candlelight dinners in
the sunroom, overlooking the waterfall and pond, are available at an additional
charge, as well as Yoga Lessons, Couples Massages and Cooking Schools on
selected weekends.
The B&B is also available for Golf Trips and can accommodate up to 12
Golfers. $100.00 per golfer per night for lodging, breakfast and
dinner.
Greens Fees not included but the B&B can make your tee time.
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Keep the Tradition Alive - And Enjoy Some Holiday Specials!
 It's
about the closest thing to being in Auburn! And right now Guthries of Metro Atlanta is running a holiday special on buckets (25 fingers + 6 sauces) and tailgates (bucket + sides for 4) - $4 off on Fridays and Saturdays. Plus, ask about their plate/box special w/drink for $5.55.
Thanks to Guthrie's for being a supporter of the Atlanta Auburn Club!!
Check out their two Atlanta area locations:
4474 Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, Atlanta 30338 - Tel: 770-817-0182
3219 Holcombe Bridge Road, Norcross 30092 - Tel: 770-248-4244
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Purchases of Vintage Auburn Posters Support AAC Scholarships
 You
saw a framed copy of this vintage Phil Neel football program cover at
the Atlanta Auburn Club's Big Kickoff Event on July 16. Now, you can
see the entire collection of Auburn posters - online!
The
Atlanta Auburn Club's 501(c)(3) Roy B. Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund
wins every time you celebrate
Aubie -- and our gridiron heritage -- with any of the spectacular
vintage posters from the Historic Football Posters™ Collection.
15%
of
every purchase (even non-Auburn items) goes to our scholarship fund. To
check out the collection yourself, go to the AAC website and click on
the classic Phil Neel image of Aubie under our "Scholarship Supporters"
section.
You can also take a shortcut by simply clicking here.
Follow the directions listed -- there are no special codes to enter --
just be sure you enter from the Atlanta Auburn Club website or the link
above.
Many thanks to Historic Football Posters ™ -- an AAC Scholarship Supporter!
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It's an Auburn Classic! Get Your Atlanta Auburn Club T-Shirt
It
is a fashionable way to say "War Eagle!" in a state where DAWGs are
everywhere! Get your Atlanta Auburn Club T-shirt! Sales of this shirt
support the club's scholarship fundraising efforts.
Price:
Short sleeve T-shirts: $15.00/each
Long sleeve T-shirts: $20.00/each
If
you haven't been able to get one yet, email us.
We can mail to you if you don't mind covering the postage.
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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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 and supporters at Chocolate Graphics Alabama.
You
have seen their beautiful creations in our Silent Auctions --- and at our big Summer Kickoff events. They've got chocolate
schnapps glasses, Auburn Tigers football fields, chocolate lollipops,
special chocolate CDs with the AU fight song...and more!
And this time of year, they have great Christmas and New Year's chocolates too! 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.
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Georgia Aquarium Offers Atlanta Auburn Club Discount!
 The Atlanta Auburn Club 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...especially if they are visiting Atlanta.
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Get a 10% AAC Discount on ALL Flag & Banner Purchases
 College Flags & Banners Co. has contacted the Atlanta Auburn Club and is offering our Tigers a great discount for orders from their website. All
Flags are Officially Licensed and Approved by Auburn University.
Check it out by clicking here!
Get your special AAC Discount for 10% Off all orders over $50 by using the coupon code "AUB10"
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Part of the Auburn Family in Metro Atlanta - Slopes BBQ!
It's
great eats - and part of the Auburn Family tradition here in metro
Atlanta. Now Slopes BBQ has six locations: Sandy Springs - Alpharetta -
Roswell - Cumming - Kennesaw and Cartersville! They do catering, too, and support the Atlanta Auburn Club golf tournament every year!
Visit their website for more information
And if you ever see Andy McDaniel at any of the locations, be sure to say WAR EAGLE!!
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The AAC's Exclusive Collector Ornaments - Get Yours Now!!
Ornament Sales Support Atlanta Auburn Club 501(c)(3) Scholarship Fundraising Efforts
It's the second in our series of exclusive,
handcrafted Atlanta Auburn Club collectors ornaments! Our 2009
ornament is called "War Eagle!" and it continues our special love for
Auburn's rich and storied traditions: this one - the treasured flight
of Auburn's beloved War Eagle!!
 
Front Back
Perfect for gift-giving or your own Auburn tree, this
limited edition collectors' ornament is the same size as our "Toomer's Corner"
ornament, which was released last year. Each is also individually handcrafted and hand painted by skilled
artisans in Poland. And the design has been approved by Collegiate
Licensing here in Atlanta.
Sales of both ornaments support the Atlanta Auburn Club's 501(c)(3) Roy B. Sewell Memorial Scholarship Fund. The price for the "War Eagle!" ornament is $35.00/each + postage.
A very limited number of our "Toomer's Corner"
ornaments are also still available. These can be purchased for $30 per ornament
while supplies last.
 
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There is still time to get them by Christmas! Contact us now to order! AtlantaAuburnClub@gmail.com
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Special thanks to the AAC's Corporate Sponsors. Please visit them on our website:
The Bucket Shop, Piedmont Better Vision and Stephen Hamilton MD, Keystone Press in Chamblee,
Hill Aircraft & Leasing Corp., Guthries, Slopes BBQ, Milo's Famous Tea, IceCarvings.com,
Irons 2 Impact Foundation, OpenConsult, Buck Jones Nursery, Larry and Janet Hill/Keller Williams Realty - Your Auburn and Lake Martin Real Estate Team.
Special thanks, too, to the AAC's Scholarship Supporters. Find out how they help us raise scholarship funds on our website:
Vintage Auburn Football Posters, Auburn University Club at Yarbrough Farms, Team Shootout, DreamSeat, Total Quality Services, Inc.
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 by clicking on the link at the bottom of this email.
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 tens of thousands of dollars annually to fund scholarships for metro Atlanta area students to attend Auburn University. In 2007 and 2008 combined, we raised $60,000 to fund our regular and endowed scholarships. The Greater Atlanta metro area is home to more than 20,000 Auburn alumni, fans & friends....and still growing. War Eagle!
Making Metro Atlanta an AUBURN Community in 2009!
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