*“If I Only Knew Then – Advice from UGA Alumni to the Class of 2006” The UGA Alumni Association would like to give graduating seniors who are Association Members a copy of "If I Only Knew Then - Advice from UGA Alumni to the Class of 2006." In order to do this we need your advice to include in the second annual edition. If you would like to submit advice please respond by February 1, 2006. Alumni Author Spotlight Patrick Pittard ’67, retired CEO and Distinguished Executive in Residence for the Terry School of Business, is being marketed by nine undergraduate Leonard Leadership Scholars, MBAs, and University of Georgia Law students in his Institute for Leadership Advancement Lessons In Leadership class. Pittard challenged them to sell 1,000 copies of his newly released book, "Bearfoot: A Northbounder E-mails from the Appalachian Trail." Pittard’s book is an account of the 56-year-old’s thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in 2002. The 2,168 mile trek, which was his first hike, lead him through 14 states from Georgia to Maine with altitudes ranging from sea level to almost 7,000 feet and lasted from February to August. Alum Gives Back to his Alma Mater Roswell, Ga. native, Jeremy Minnick '02, and friend Jason Long started J House Media, a full service website design and development company. Having had a computer since the age of three this field is a perfect fit for Jeremy. With the added help of Client and Project Manager Lee Ann Phillips, J House Media is a glowing success with an impressive roster of clients including the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce, the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Chateau Elan, Hilton Head Land Corporation and, of particular enjoyment, the UGA Athletic Department. Jeremy can be found in the Sanford Stadium press box each home game updating the Bulldog website, which Jeremy laughs about and repeats the old cliché, "It's tough work, but someone has to do it." (Pictured L-R: Long, Phillips and Minnick) *Bulldog Sweethearts Back by popular demand, the UGA Alumni Association is seeking alumni love stories. If you and your spouse are UGA alumni, we want to post your story on our Bulldog Sweethearts page in honor of Valentine’s Day. Send pictures and information to Amber Mangle and be sure to post on our Class Notes as well. Calling All Alumni Authors Are you an alumni who has published a book? If so, we want to hear from you. Please send us your name, the title of your book(s) and, if possible, a picture of you and your book. Please email your information to Tami Gardner or mail it to UGA Alumni Association, Wray-Nicholson House, 298 S. Hull Street, Athens, GA 30602. Class Ring Found Jonathan Ross '99 of Buford, Georgia received his second UGA class ring on September 26, 2005 after Balfour gladly replaced his original which was cast improperly. The following month while tailgating at the homecoming football game, Jonathan forgot his ring on the sink after washing his hands in the men’s restroom at the Science Library. When he returned for it, the ring was gone. The following Monday, Carla Dunn ’95 emailed the Alumni Association requesting help locating the owner of a ring her father found. The Alumni Association, with the help of Balfour, located the owner by the serial numbers inside the ring, which was Jonathan’s. The first thing he said when the Alumni Association phoned was, "You aren't by chance calling me about my class ring, are you?" He was ecstatic to get his ring back…again. If you find a UGA class ring and would like to locate its rightful owner, please contact the UGA Alumni Association at 1-800-606-8786. Uga Stands Guard As Hurricane Katrina made its way through the Gulf Coast region in August, UGA Alumni Association member David Clifford ’61 of Natchez, MS left a statue of Uga to stand guard during the storm. Clifford returned to his property, all that was left was a slab that was his house, the statue of Uga which was still in decent shape, and a Georgia Bulldog flag attached to a destroyed golf cart. Clifford was proud of his Bulldog for surviving the storm. Eatin' Q, Swattin' Bugs, all in the Name of UGA! UGA Alumni Association Board Member Jeff Finger '91, in his continuing efforts to promote the University, presented Jim Graddy and Bill Marrick of Pig-n-Chik BBQ with a Georgia "G" Flag. Finger, a Memphis Barbeque Association and Kansas City Barbeque Society Certified BBQ Judge, said, "Good BBQ deserves Good atmosphere, the key letter being 'G' of course." Graddy, a Tech fan, agreed, in bipartisan fashion, to display the "G" flag along side his Tech flag at the restaurant's location on Peachtree Industrial Boulevard in Atlanta. Pig-n-Chik BBQ was recently featured on the Public Broadcast special: "Atlanta's Best Barbeque." Finger indicated, however, that no matter how good the BBQ was, he couldn't eat there if only a Tech flag was displayed. Turkey Trot 5K Road Race Success On Saturday, November 5, 2005, the UGA Alumni Association, along with other area businesses sponsored the 6th annual Turkey Trot road race which raised over $1,600 to help fund the tenth UGA Habitat for Humanity house in the Athens area. UGA Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit student organization. UGA Capital Campaign The campaign total as press time is close to $372 million. For more information on the UGA Archway to Excellence Capital Campaign click here.

The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association Members at two upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Clubs at the Wray-Nicholson House. Tuesday, January 10, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Marvin Brown ’72, President/CEO Brown Valuation Group. Tuesday, January 24, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Dr. Gary K. Bertsch Professor of International Affairs at the University of Georgia. Cost is $10.00 Alumni Association Members, $5.00 Student Members. Seating will be limited to 10 alumni per session and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. Please RSVP to Wanda Darden or 706-542-8199. The UGA Alumni Association's Athens Bulldog Breakfast Club offers Association Members and Student Members a comfortable, relaxed forum in which to exchange ideas, discuss topics of interest and network with distinguished UGA leaders, Association Members and friends. Join us in fostering an environment of Bulldogs helping Bulldogs. *Kyle Maynard Join alumni and friends on Thursday, January 19, 2006 at the Wray-Nicholson House for an evening with Kyle Maynard, one of UGA’s most inspiring and promising freshmen as he shares his experiences as a congenital amputee who became a champion in wrestling and life. Please RSVP by Tuesday, January 17 to Wanda Darden or call (706) 542-8199. *Founders’ Day Lecture The 2006 Founders' Day Lecture will be held in celebration of the University of Georgia's 221st anniversary on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. at the University Chapel. Sponsored by the UGA Alumni Association and the Emeriti Scholars, the lecture, "Justice, Truth, and the Place of Universities" will be given by Dr. Bernard Dauenhauer, Emeriti Scholar and retired professor from the Department of Philosophy. Reception immediately following in the lobby of Moore College. For more information please contact Alice Vernon at (706) 542-2251.

*Class Notes Tell us your accomplishments! Read all about your fellow alumni by registering on the UGA Online Community and post your notes as well. Ali Elnajjar ’03, Tommy Thompson ’03, Jeremy Echuck ’04 and Catie Helms ’05 were all hired as financial services representatives by John Hancock Atlanta General Agency, an affiliate of John Hancock Financial Network in October 2005. “We are excited to have such talented professionals join John Hancock Atlanta,” said Managing Partner of John Hancock Atlanta Michael R. Smith. “We pride ourselves on the high caliber of our associates and believe that these individuals will devote themselves to helping clients reach their financial goals.” (L-R: Ali Elnajjar, Catie Helms, Jeremy Echuck, Tommy Thompson) For more information, please visit the Association's Online Class Notes.

For information on Multicultural events please contact UGA Alumni Association Director of Multicultural Programs Randy Groomes ’92 at rgroomes@uga.edu or at 706-542-5158. Visit the Association’s Multicultural Programs web site. Diversity Newsletter *UGA Pamoja Singers Reunion UGA Pamoja Singers will celebrate their 35th anniversary March 24 - 26, 2006 with a reunion concert in Hugh Hodgson Hall. The ensemble, formed in 1971, evolved into the African American Choral Ensemble, which is currently under the direction of Dr. Gregory Broughton. If you are a former Pamoja Singer, please contact C. Gail Lewis, Reunion Planning Committee chairperson. For more information, including a tentative schedule, visit the Pamoja Reunion Web Site. Alumni Spotlight: Kenneth Dious ’68, ’73 From his youth, the importance of a strong education was instilled in Athens native Kenneth Dious ’68,’73 and his three siblings, who all attended college. Dious began his college career at Savannah State College on a basketball scholarship after being very active in sports during high school, where he served as captain of the football team his senior year. He transferred to UGA at the beginning of his sophomore year and was one of only seven African American students. Dious excelled not only in academics, but also in athletics becoming the first African American to play between the hedges on the UGA football team. *Hanging with the Hoop Dogs! Join fellow Bulldog enthusiasts February 11, 2006 at 4:00 p.m. for the first Multicultural Alumni “Free Throw” contest. Enter the Free Throw contest and show off your shooting skills for fun and prizes, while family and friends look on. There will be a pre-game reception before the Hoop Dogs take on Tennessee at Stegeman Coliseum. Date: A limited number of tickets in special block seating are available. Tickets are $15 Alumni members, $18 for non members. Multicultural Students Career Networking UGA Multicultural Services and Programs and the Alumni Association Multicultural Programs present a Career Networking Event Monday, January 30, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanford Stadium Skybox. For more information contact Randy Groomes at rgroomes@uga.edu. Alumni who have career opportunities for current students are encouraged to participate.

Pound Family If you could measure an alumni legacy's importance to UGA by its weight, one of the most significant might surprise you. It is only four Pounds, but they represent four generations that have rendered many years of loyal service to their Alma Mater. 1884 graduate, Dr. Jere M. Pound was the president of the State Normal School which later became Georgia Teachers College (GTC), a post he held until GTC merged with the University of Georgia in 1933. He then served as president of Georgia State Women's College in Valdosta, known today as Valdosta State University. Pound was also president of East Florida Seminary, which became the University of Florida. His son, Merritt B. Pound ’18, ’24 returned to Athens and joined the UGA faculty where he taught History after he earned his Ph.D in History at the University of North Carolina. In 1939, he became the first head of the Political Science department, a position he held for 25 years. Colonel (Ret.) Merritt B. Pound, Jr., '55 represents the third generation. He spent his career in the U.S. Air Force and continued his education at Kent State University and holds Masters degrees from Webster and Auburn Universities. He returned, in the family tradition, and served on the UGA faculty as Professor and Head of the Air Force ROTC. He and his wife presently operate a full-working farm near Athens, and are both active in community and campus affairs, especially UGA alumni activities. The fourth Pound, Merritt B, Pound III, '80, is a Sergeant Major Commander in the U.S. Army, stationed in Orlando, Florida. In addition to being excellent students, at least two Pounds "weighed in" in athletics also. Merritt Sr. was a basketball star at UGA and Merritt, Jr. played Number One singles and doubles for the Bulldog tennis team for four years.

On the Regional Programs page, use the dropdown menu to see the Regional Contact and scheduled activities for your area. Contact your chapter or club leader listed on your area web page and find out how you can become more involved. They all need your support and time to keep your chapter or club fun, exciting and representative of every Dawg. If you are interested in being a chapter or club leader for UGA alumni near you, contact UGA Alumni Association Director of Regional Programs and Alumni Tours Tami Gardner at tgardner@uga.edu or 800-606-8786. Upcoming UGA Alumni Association Chapter & Club Events: Please visit the Alumni Association Regional Programs web site regularly to stay informed of upcoming Chapter or Club events. Make plans to attend the events and meet fellow alumni and Bulldogs in your area. Read more about each of the events below by clicking on the Association’s city page. *UGA to Visit the UK The UGA Alumni Association London Chapter invite you to join alumni and friends for a reception with special guest UGA President Dr. Michael Adams on Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at The Rembrandt Hotel. For more information visit the London Club web site. Chicago, IL "An Evening of Art" Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Isabelle Wallace UGA Lamar Dodd School of Art Assistant Professor of Contemporary Art Thursday, February 9, 2006 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Chicago Art Institute

The Junkyard Café The Junkyard Café has something for everyone! Various selections for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Fun for all alumni and family members. 10% off all food and drink purchases. 494 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30605. Ann Peden Collegiate Jewelry Show your team spirit with our designer line of licensed collegiate jewelry, gifts and accessories! Alumni Association members receive 10% off all orders. Visit online or at Charmed Artistic Treasures, 1971 Hog Mountain Road, Watkinsville. Call (706) 310-1357 for further information and store hours. Georgia Bulldogs Billiard Balls Georgia Bulldogs officially licensed billiard balls! Cue ball included; logo cue balls also available separately, with solid maple display stand for desk or shelf display. Manufactured and distributed by Frenzy Sports, Inc., based in Alpharetta. Available for purchase at your local billiards retailer, or at www.teambilliards.com for $169.99. Individual cue balls and display stand: $21.99. UGA Credit Card Request the University of Georgia MasterCard or Visa credit card! Show your pride each time you use the card. Brought to you by the UGA Alumni Association and MBNA America. Student card application Worldpoints card application

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