Finally, we are always looking for more involvement from alumni. Please feel free to reach out to me with any thoughts or ideas on ways to provide additional support to the athletic programs. Again, all members are welcome to attend our next scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. on September 20 in the M Club Room of the MAAC.
Alumni News
You are receiving this newsletter because you are a member of M Club! Anyone lettering in a varsity sport (men's and women's) at Mount Union is a member of M Club upon graduation.
Hall of Fame Inductees announced!
Each year, Mount Union honors a select group of former student-athletes, coaches and athletic supporters with induction into the
M Club Hall of Fame.
From the nominations submitted, this year M Club is proud to induct eight deserving athletes into the Hall of Fame:
- Terry Booth '71 (track)
- Mike Garn '91 (football)
- Matt Johnson '96 (football)
- Jenifer Burkey '94 Kiernan (soccer)
- Marcus Lambdin '97 (wrestling)
- Brian Malloy '97 (westling)
- Josh Weber '97 (football)
- Jason Weigand '97 (wrestling)
Award of Excellence inductees are:
- Bob Berrodin '62 (football)
- Ron Walter '74 (soccer, baseball)
Hall of Fame Ceremony
The Hall of Fame ceremony is open to everyone and the cost is $10 per person. The event is Saturday, October 27 at 9:30 a.m. at the Alliance Country Club. Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@mountunion.edu or (330) 823-2030 to make a reservation.
The inductees will also be recognized during halftime of the 1:30 p.m. football game versus Wilmington. For game tickets, contact the Athletic Office ticket line at (330) 829-4100.
Golf Outing Wrap-up
121 golfers enjoyed a beautiful yet very hot day of golf and camaraderie. Thank you to the 19 hole sponsors and everyone that participated in the outing despite the heat! Team of Rick Snode '79, Mary Snode '12, Ean Dickerhoof and Dennis Rose '75 won the Open Division while the team of Dave Wolpert '69, David Lakso '69, Roger Crowell '72 and Jim Lakso won the senior division. There were also winners for longest drive, closest to the pin and longest putt. Check the website for winners, photos and a list of sponsors. Mark your calendar for July 13, 2013!
Football Fan Bus Trip and Pre-game Gathering
August 31 - September 1
A bus to Franklin, Indiana is available for fans to cheer on the Raiders at their season opener at Franklin College. The bus departs on Friday, August 30 and returns immediately following the game. Cost is $50 per rider for the bus and $89 for a hotel room. Let us know how many bus riders will be staying in the room. Bus payment is due with reservation while hotel payment is done during check-in. View the website for more details and contact the Office of Alumni Relations and University Activities to make a reservation at (330) 823-2030. The Pre-game gathering is for all Raider fans. Free hot dogs, chips and beverages will be provided.
Alumni Gatherings
Former Purple Raiders are encouraged to come back to campus to participate in an alumni game or gathering on the following dates.
Wrestling
Saturday, September 29
Alumni wrestlers and parents of the current team are invited back for a gathering prior to the football game. Contact Coach Schindel at (330) 829-2818 or schindwp@mountunion.edu to register.
Men's and Women's Swimming
Saturday, October 13
Alumni swimmers and their families are invited back to compete in a meet followed by a cookout on the lawn in front of Chapman Hall. Contact Coach Eric Mojock at (330) 823-4666 or mojockea@mountunion.edu to register.
Volleyball
Saturday, October 13
Alumni volleyball players are invited back to play a game with the JV squad at 10 a.m. then stay to watch the varsity game. Contact Coach Leigh Ann Swartz at (330) 829-8210 or matesila@mountunion.edu to register.
Baseball
Sunday, October 14
Alumni vs. Alumni - no pressure game with lots of fun! Come back to play one inning, the whole game, or assist in other capacities followed by a cookout. For more information and to register, contact Coach Hesse at (330) 823-4878 or hessepr@mountunion.edu.
Soccer
Saturday, October 20
Women's Soccer alumni game at 10 a.m. and participants are invited to stay and cheer on the varsity game at 1 p.m. Contact Coach Clark to register at clarkkm@mountunion.edu. Men's Soccer alumni are invited to watch the varsity game at 3 p.m. then participate in an alumni game following. Contact Coach Witkowski to register at witkowjm@mountunion.edu.
Women's Basketball
Saturday, January 26
Alumni basketball players are invited back to campus to play a game with the JV squad at 11 a.m. then stay to watch the varsity game at 2 p.m. Contact Coach (Venet'98) Pietz at venetsm@mountunion.edu to register.
Fall Sports Preview
For more athletic information including podcasts from current student-athletes, visit athletics.mountunion.edu.
Membership Gifts
M Club membership gifts enhance the Club's ability to provide support to the current athletic programs at the University as well as continue to fund the functions of the club. Gift Levels are designed to promote enthusiasm and financial support for Raider athletics at a level you are comfortable with.
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White Raiders Club
$50-$249
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Grey Raider Club $250-$999
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Purple Raider Club
$1000+
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Last fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) M Club provided funding for javelins for the Men's & Women's Track teams, sponsored the Women's Basketball shootout, purchased windows for the baseball field press box and more. This was all made possible through your generous membership gifts!
Athletic News
Bill Schindel Named Head Wrestling Coach at Mount Union
The University of Mount Union has named Bill Schindel its new head wrestling coach. Schindel is the eighth wrestling coach in school history and takes over for Mark Hawald who recently resigned to take a head coaching position at another Division III institution.
Mount Union Sports Information Recognized By NCAA
The NCAA along with the D3SIDA (Division III Sports Information Directors of America) is recognizing the University of Mount Union Office of Sports Information for outstanding work in portraying NCAA Division III's model of intercollegiate athletics.
Three Mount Union Football Players Named D3Football.com Preseason All-Americans
Mount Union seniors in safety Nick Driskill (Wabash, Ind./Southwood), offensive lineman Antonio Tate (Cleveland/Villa Angela-St. Joseph) and defensive end Charles Dieuseul (Winter Haven, Fla./Lake Region) all have been named preseason All-Americans by D3Football.com.
Mount Union 25th in NACDA Learfield Sports Directors Cup Standings; Raiders Top D-III Athletic Department in Ohio
Mount Union finished 25th in the nation in the 2011-12 Learfield Sports Directors Cup NCAA Division III standings. The Purple Raiders are the highest ranked NCAA Division III team in Ohio.
Four Mount Union Football Games on TV
Four regular season home games will be broadcast on television on regional cable sports network SportsTime Ohio and locally on WIVM-TV (Canton/Stark County - Ch. 39, Newcomerstown - Ch. 22, Coschocton - Ch. 29, Loudonville - Ch. 51). The games will be broadcast on a tape delay basis, produced by Image Video of 
North Canton while Joe Tait and Harry Paidas return to call all the action. Check online at athletics.mountunion.edu for broadcast times.
Get involved - Join us at an M Club meeting!
All members of M Club are encouraged to get involved - attend meetings, join a committee, attend sporting events and more. Our next meeting is September 20 in the M Club Room of the McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (The MAAC) at 7 p.m.
I would like to thank all those who participated and contributed to our 
