*Award-Winning Alumni Advice Book Help expand the UGA Alumni Association's "If I Only Knew Then . . . Advice for Graduates from UGA Alumni." In its third year of production, the book's success depends on alumni response. Please Submit your advice by February 1, 2007 and receive your own personal copy. *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 '03 and be sure to post on Class Notes as well. *UGA Night at Six Flags Save the date for the UGA Alumni Association and UGA Student Activities' fourth annual UGA Night at Six Flags, Friday, April 20 from 6 p.m. - midnight. Open only to UGA students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends. Grad Follows in Family's Footsteps   Following in his family's footsteps Severe (Sev) Martin of Atlanta came directly from commencement on December 15, 2006 to the Alumni office and signed up for a UGA Alumni Association Life membership, making him the fourth Life member in his family including his father and former UGA Alumni Association Board member Trip Martin '76, mother Ginnie Graves Martin '76 and older sister Ashley Martin Gammon '03. Sev, accompanied by his parents and younger brother Knox, a student athlete at West Georgia College, was presented with a Legacy pin. Inaugurals UGA alumni represented the University of Georgia at these recent inaugurations: November 2 - Samford University - Barbara H. Moore '64 November 7 - High Point University - J. William Crumley, Jr. '77 November 18 - Southern Vermont College - Gerald S. Tanenbaum '70   UGA Foundation Fellow Selected as Marshall Scholar Current UGA Foundation Fellow Jayanthi Narain has been selected as a 2007 Marshall Scholar. Narain, the first female and fifth UGA student since 2004 to earn the national award, will study in the United Kingdom pursuing two master's degrees after graduating in May.   Savor South Carolina Join the many UGA alumni and friends involved with Southern Living, Cottage Living, Coastal Living, GOLF MAGAZINE, and Cooking Light as the contributing editors of these magazines team up January 11-14, 2007 for a weekend filled with good eats, fantastic shopping and golf in beautiful Charleston, SC.   *Robert Osborne Film Festival The UGA Alumni Association is a proud sponsor of the Robert Osborne's 2007 Classic Film Festival. Join fellow alumni and friends March 22-25 at the Classic Center and enjoy films including, "Some Like It Hot," "Laura," and "An Affair to Remember." For a full list of films featured and ticket information, click here. UGA Capital Campaign Funds collected from the Archway to Excellence Campaign allow the University of Georgia the means to reach its goals of building the new learning environment, maximizing research opportunities, and competing in a global economy. To find out how you can contribute to these goals click here.

The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at two upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Clubs.   Wednesday, January 17, 2007, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Myra Blackmon '72, owner of Holland Blackmon and Associates and UGA Alumni Association member. RSVP online. Thursday, February 8, 2007, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Andree Terry, '73, '75, Owner of Andree's Essential Soaps, natural soap moisturizers and spa products. RSVP online. Cost is $10.00 for Alumni Association members, and $5.00 for Student members. Seating will be limited to 10 alumni per session and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. For more information please contact Wanda Darden or 706-542-8199.     *UGA Alumni Day with Women's Basketball Sunday, January 14, 2007, 1 p.m., Stegman Coliseum. Georgia vs. Tennessee. Cost $10, includes hot dog, popcorn and a bottled soda. RSVP online. * Financial Planning Seminar The UGA Alumni Association invites you to a Financial Planning Seminar with guest speaker Jason Halperin '97 on Tuesday, January 22 at the Student Learning Center North Tower. For more information and to register click here. *Annual Founders' Day Lecture Join alumni, faculty, staff and students on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at the UGA Chapel at 3 p.m. to celebrate the 222nd anniversary of the nation's first state-chartered university. In its sixth year, the lecture, "The China Challenge: Outlook for the 21st Century," will be given by Emeritus Professor Clifton W. Pannell.     *UGA Alumni Day with Women's Gymnastics Saturday, January 27, 2007, 4 p.m., Stegman Coliseum. Georgia vs. Florida. Cost $6. RSVP online. *Bulldog Sweetheart Cheese and Chocolate Social and Silent Auction Celebrate Valentine's Day early at the UGA Alumni Association's Bulldog Sweetheart Cheese and Chocolate Social and Silent Auction on Friday, February 2, 2007 from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. in the Student Learning Center Rotunda. $30 per couple, Alumni Association members; $40 per couple, Non-members; $15 individual Alumni Association members; $20 individual Non-members; $5 students; FREE for Life members. RSVP online by January 30, 2007.     *UGA Alumni Night with Men's Basketball February 17, 4 p.m., Stegeman Coliseum, Georgia vs. Auburn, $10. Reserve your discounted ticket online.

For events held at the UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Center, the address is Atlanta Financial Center, 3333 Peachtree Road, N.E., South Tower, Suite 210, Atlanta, GA. To RSVP to any of the events below or for more information, please call 404-495-1977 or e-mail Atlanta Programs Coordinator Chardina Choate '05.   UGA Arch Art Exhibit Celebrate the University of Georgia Arch and more through Bob Hart's photography on display now at UGA Atlanta Alumni Center. Hart's colorful photographs display the Arch as it has never been seen before and celebrate the idea for the UGA Arch which was conceived 150 years ago. *UGA Alumni Gathering at SAGA Join UGA alumni and friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. on January 17 at Midtown's new restaurant, SAGA, which stands for South African (SA) and Georgia (GA) and serves South African specialties with a southern twist in a high energy, stylish setting. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Cash Bar. RSVP online.   *Get Financially Fit in 2007 The University of Georgia and Georgia State University Alumni Associations are partnering to bring you a FREE educational seminar about financial planning with guest speakers Laurel Alberty and Russell Wood on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Center.   *Chocolate Tasting The UGA Alumni Association and the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences invite you to indulge in a pre-Valentine's Day chocolate tasting experience with chocolate expert and UGA professor of Food Science and Technology Dr. Rob Shewfelt on Thursday, February 1 from 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. For more information and to register, please click here. *Bulldog Breakfast Club The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow alumni at its Bulldog Breakfast Club on Tuesday, February 7 with Guest Hosts Cabell Sweeney '95, Susan Peterson '93, co-founders of Cabell's Pottery, and Laurie Kimbell '93, Marketing Director, Cabell's Pottery. Participants will be limited. $15, only open to UGA Alumni Association members. Breakfast will be held at Cabells Pottery. RSVP online by Friday, February 2, 2007.

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 Website. Download the latest diversity newsletter. *Black History Month Symposium: "Exploring the Trends of Black Relationship Dynamics" Mark your calendar for Thursday, February 1, 7 p.m. for a historical perspective from sociologist, Dr. Cherise Harris and an open and lively panel discussion on the state of Black relationships. Hangin' with the Hoop Dogs Join fellow multicultural alumni and friends on Saturday, March 3, 2007 for the Hangin' with the Hoop Dogs annual event. The day will start with a Private Reception from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. in the Lobby of the Coverdell Building, followed by the 4 p.m. Men's basketball game against Tennessee at Stegeman Coliseum. The day will end with the annual Free Throw Contest. Cost is $10 ($20 after February 9), and includes Reception and discounted Game ticket. Reception only is $5. Register online. Alumni Spotlight - Luis Aguilar '79 The McKenna Long and Aldridge partner was surprised when a friend called and informed Luis Aguilar that the Hispanic Business Magazine named him among the 100 most influential Hispanics in America. Aguilar focuses on corporate governance, public and private offerings (IPOs and secondary offerings), mergers and acquisitions, mutual funds, investment advisors, broker-dealers, and other aspects of federal and state securities laws and regulations in his profession, but he is equally as passionate about his work as president of the Latin American Association. Whether working with large donors or speaking with youth about attending college, Aguilar is committed to making a difference.

Keadle Legacy     The Keadle family pictured at home on St. Simons Island, Ga. Before the 2006 Ga. - Fl. Game. Standing L - R: Tim Keadle, Kitty Keadle, Patsy Keadle Clifford, Allen Clifford, Elaine Buffington Keadle, Homer Haygood Keadle, Jr. Kneeling L - R: Georgia Louise Keadle, Walker Lee Keadle. Not pictured - Homer Haygood Keadle III (Trey). When UGA Alumni Association Board member Tim Keadle '78 gets together with his family, it's a regular Bulldog alumni meeting. Tim, his wife, his daughter, his sister and brother-in-law, his brother and sister-in-law are UGA graduates. His son is a senior at the University. Tim and his wife, the former Kitty Kincaid '78 of Griffin, graduated from the Terry College with majors in Accounting. His daughter, Georgia Louise, was an honor graduate from Terry last year, and his son, Walker Lee Keadle, is a senior Finance major. Walker was mike man last year for the Bulldog cheerleaders.

On the Regional Programs page, use the dropdown menu to see the Regional Contact and scheduled activities for your area. For more information on UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs, contact Director of Regional Programs and Alumni Tours Tami Gardner or 800-606-8786. Welcome New UGA Alumni Association Clubs The UGA Alumni Association warmly welcomes the following new Clubs. If you live in one of the areas, please contact the alum listed and become involved. Germany Club, Christian Englehardt '01 Treasure Coast Fl. Alumni Club, Melissa Shine '01 Savannah Bleeds for UGA L-R: Diane Parker '92, president of the UGA Alumni Association Savannah Chapter, accepts a congratulatory plaque for supporting the Red Cross' GA/FL Rematch Blood Drive from Amy Clifton, Donor Recruitment Representative. The DOGS out-donated the GATORS 128 to 28 during the week-long blood and platelet drive. Way to go Savannah! For more on this story click here. Dawgs Feeding Dogs Campaign A special thanks to all Chapters and Clubs that participated in the Dawgs Feeding Dogs Campaign which concluded with 10,586.3 pounds of food collected. In addition, through the efforts of UGA Veterinary School graduate Dr. Catherine McClelland '96, Hill's Science Diet Pet Food / Hill's Pet Nutrition Company generously agreed to match, pound-for-pound, the total pet food donated to shelters and facilities that meet Hill's criteria. Thanks to Hill's Pet Nutrition Company! Upcoming Chapter & Club Events: For details on the following events, click on your Chapter or Club on the dropdown menu on the Regional Programs page. Athens Area Chapter January 25, Chapter Kick-off at the 5th Annual Robert Burns Night, Melting Point, The Foundry January 26-29, Leadership Assembly - Training weekend for Chapter and Club volunteers. Denver, CO Chapter Monthly SEC/ACC Happy Hours January 13, 2007 Snow Shoeing Emerald Coast, FL Club January 19, Club Kick-off, Calypso Café and Sports Grill Nashville, TN Club January 18, Thursday Lunch Club, the Box Seat in Green Hills Stay Tuned February offers numerous opportunities for alumni to gather including, the Richmond County, Ga. Chapter Kick-off on February 7, the Phoenix, Az. Club Reception on February 22 with guest host UGA Alumni Association Executive Director Deborah Dietzler and the Southern California Chapter's presentation of faculty speaker UGA History Professor Ed Larson on February 15. Please visit the Alumni Association Regional Programs Website on a regular basis and attend the events in your area. Contact the chapter or club leader listed for your area and find out how you can become more involved. Your support and time are needed to keep your chapter or club fun, exciting, and representative of every graduate.

UGA's Greatest Generation In an effort to recognize the "Greatest Generation" World War II veterans, the UGA Alumni Association is sponsoring a special project which will include collecting "war stories" from alumni, staff, and faculty who have personal memories from the war years. If you have a memory you would like included in this project, please send it via email to Claude McBride '55 or mail to Claude McBride, UGA Alumni Association, Wray-Nicholson House, 298 Hull St., Athens, GA 30602. Lowry Bowman '75 Lowry Bowman '75, retired owner-editor of the Washington County News, Inc. in Abingdon, VA is a member of the Greatest Generation and his is an interesting story. Lowry writes: "My former comrades-in-arms and I have told each other so many lies over the years that we no longer can recall which lie belongs to which liar. But here is a completely truthful little story from the war years- "Most of the beardless boys who enrolled for the 1943 fall quarter at the University of Georgia expected to be drafted into the armed forces as soon as they turned 18 years old. Some of us, however, had taken the test for the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) and knew our future military careers would be spent in some quiet college classroom acquiring skills which the Army needed. We would become engineers, interpreters, dentists, maybe even physicians - in uniform but at government expense and safe from shot and shell.

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