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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
Meredith Carr '00, at mcarr@uga.edu.
UGA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S "DESIGNING DREAMS," A CAREER CELEBRATION
OF AWARD WINNING BRIDAL DESIGNER ANNE BARGE '69
WHAT AN EVENT!
The UGA Alumni Association proudly honored graduate and
Alumni Association member Anne Barge Clegg '69 in style! Over
155 alumni enjoyed the magnificent showing of Barge's
2004 bridal gowns as Anne candidly discussed how her
dreams of becoming one of the world's premier bridal
designers came true.
(LEFT) Beautiful tabletops
(RIGHT) One of Anne's gorgeous models
Guests arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel in Downtown
Atlanta the evening of January 22 to enjoy delectable
hors d'oeuvres that were passed in the Grand Hallway
by gloved servers. Classical harp selections were
played by Christine Drescher of Atlanta throughout
the evening.
The Grand Ballroom was decorated with beautifully
adorned tables, and each place was set with a goodie
bag courtesy of sponsors SPANX, The Four Seasons
Hotel and Anne Barge. Inside each was a pair of
"Marry Me" SPANX hosiery and a box of Godiva
Chocolates personalized with Anne Barge ribbon.
Guest of honor Anne Barge was introduced by
longtime friend and UGA Alumni Association board member Stella Williams Bailey '69 who
graciously interviewed the designer as she
told the audience all about the lessons she
learned along the way to success. "Where there's
a will, there's a way," Anne answered when asked
what advice she would give to budding entrepreneurs.
(LEFT) Alumnae at Designing Dreams
(RIGHT) Stella Bailey interviews Anne Barge
Anne told of personal anecdotes that she remembers
of her journey from apprentice to designer. The
audience listened as Anne recalled her first
interview with Priscilla of Priscilla's of Boston
bridal gowns. Many of the Alumni Association's
guests commented on Anne's sense of humor and
how she personalized her stories and engaged
the crowd.
16 of the breathtaking bridal gowns were modeled
at the end of the evening. Alumni were captivated
as each model walked about the ballroom allowing
each guest to see the details up close.
Two very lucky women left the evening with
fabulous prizes! Ginger Davis won a Bed and
Breakfast Weekend at the Four Seasons Hotel.
Everyone is envious of Edan Underwood who won
the $3,500 gift certificate toward her very own
Anne Barge gown. Edan is not yet engaged; however
we did learn that she hopes to be a fashion designer
as well, one day. Good luck Edan, let us know when
you design dreams come true!
(LEFT) Another beautiful model
(RIGHT) Gift certificate winner Edan Underwood with Anne Barge
Comments from attending guests:
"Thank you so much for organizing the Anne Barge
event last night. I truly enjoyed myself! I am
sure you worked hard in putting that together and
I wanted to let you know you did an awesome job!"
- Danielle M. Barron '99
"Years ago, I wore an Anne Barge design in a dear
friend's wedding. I still have it today! All
the best, Anne!"
- Janet Ashkouti
"Really enjoyed the interview with Anne Barge.
It was very informative to learn about Anne and
her background. The collection was gorgeous!"
- Jessica Troy '03
"I just wanted to take the time to let you
know that you all did a wonderful job and
put together a flawless evening! It was
absolutely lovely!!!! My classmate Sonia
Bell-Nichols '85 and I had a fabulous time!
I just recently moved back to the Atlanta
area after living in Boston for the past
12 years. If there are any projects or
events that utilize volunteers, please
don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you
for your efforts and keep up the good
work. Go Dawgs!"
- Victoria Dorsey '85
*UGA CAREER NET SEMINARS
The UGA Alumni Association and the UGA Career Center present:
UGA Career Net, A Series of Workshops and Career Development
Services. UGA Career Net is supported by ACDI, Advanced Career
Development Incorporated.
For a complete list of upcoming 2004 UGA Career Net programs
please visit the
Atlanta Programs Calendar.
*CAREER COUNSELING
Through UGA's partnership with ACDI, meet Nationally Certified Career
Counselors, Certified Career Management Professionals and Executive
Coaches for individual career counseling every Thursday from 9 a.m. -
2 p.m. at the UGA Alumni Association Atlanta Alumni Center, in Buckhead
by appointment only. Learn about UGA CareerNet, our state of the art
Virtual Career Success Center. For an appointment, contact Courtney
Gazlay, Associate Director, Career Services, 678-407-5373 or
cgazlay@uga.edu.
*For information on other upcoming events in Atlanta visit our
Atlanta Programs Page.
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A COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS
On January 15, 2004 UGA President Michael F. Adams
delivered the 2004 State of the University Address
entitled "A Community of Learners." To read the
address in full please read the
January 20, 2004
issue of Columns.
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NEW "ODYSSEY TO OXFORD" TOUR AVAILABLE
In conjunction with the University of Michigan
and Iowa University, the UGA Alumni Association
is offering a two-week lifelong education program
that takes participants on a rare adventure to
Oxford- "city of dreaming spires" and to the
University of Oxford, famous as a great center
of learning since the 12th century. Join us August 21-September 4, 2004
For more information
click here
or contact Shea Landers at
slanders@uga.edu.
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LUXURY GOLF GETAWAY VIA PRIVATE JET
Pinehurst Resort and Spa, North Carolina
Every golfer dreams of playing the mecca of golf that is Pinehurst #2-the famed Donald Ross
masterpiece. Consistently ranked in the top 10 in the country, and site of more championships than
any other U.S. course including the 1999 and 2005 U.S. Open Championships-it's golf the way it was
meant to be played.
Traveling in the comfort, safety and convenience of a private jet, Jet Golf provides you with the
"The Ultimate Golf Experience" on this incredible, one-day excursion designed for golfers of any
level. And for non-golfers, a luxury spa package at the beautiful, world-class Spa at Pinehurst
can be substituted for one round of golf.
Travel dates:
Friday, April 9th
Monday, May 3rd
$1,850 per person. All-inclusive package includes: Complete trip coordination, private jet
transportation, all meals, beverages and snacks, greens fees, gratuities, ground transportation, and
an on-site Jet Golf facilitator to "butler" your excursion.
For more information
click here.
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*UGA NIGHT AT SIX FLAGS
The UGA Alumni Association and the Department of Student Activities
present "UGA Night at Six Flags" on Friday, April 2, 2004. From 6:00
p.m. to midnight, Six Flags will be open exclusively to UGA students,
alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends! Ticket cost is only $20
per person, and parking is free! (That's a savings of over $30 per
person.) Come enjoy the park with special UGA guests. Wear your red
and black and participate in spirit contests! Win prizes, enter
drawings for giveaways and more! For more information on this UGA
Alumni Association signature event, or to reserve your ticket, contact
the Department of Student Activities at 706-542-8514.
*BULLDOG SWEETHEARTS
Are you and your spouse both UGA Alums? In honor of Valentine's Day, the UGA Alumni Association
would like to hear about your love story. A page on our Web Site
has been devoted to these responses.
We've heard from several alums... Send pictures and information to
Emily Givens and be sure to post on our
Class Notes as well.
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(TOP) Elizabeth Madray with father Ashley Madray '79.
(BOTTOM) Elizabeth Madray with mother Lee Sewell Madray '78
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When it was time to choose a college, for freshman Elizabeth
Allen Madray '07 of Houston, Texas, it came down to a feeling in
her heart. She was accepted by several prestigious schools, but the
University of Georgia was her final decision. She grew up
in Louisiana and Texas, but had made numerous trips to
Georgia and Athens. Both her parents were UGA graduates, and her two
grandmothers were alumnae. In addition, there were aunts,
an uncle and others in the family who attended UGA.
Her father, Ashley Madray '80 played football for the Bulldogs, and was a student assistant coach
for the 1980 national championship team. He now owns his own business in Houston.
Her mother, Lee Sewell Madray '80 is a pre-school teacher. Her parents were high school sweethearts
at Wayne County High School in Jesup, GA.
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(TOP) Paternal grandmother Anita Madray Yow '73.
(BOTTOM) Maternal grandmother Madge Sewell Bellinger '39
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Her maternal grandmother, Madge Sewell Bellinger '39 was
a newspaper journalist and her paternal grandmother, Anita
Madray Yow '73, a teacher. Both grandmothers now live
in St. Simons Island, GA.
A petite brunette, Elizabeth lives in Brumby Hall and is a
member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority. She says she made the
right decision when she chose UGA. "I'm very happy. I love
it here," she says.
Needless to say, her family is proud of their third
generation Bulldog.
Claude McBride '55, former UGA Alumni Association Tour Director is a veritable repository of campus
lore and is now assisting us in writing legacy stories such as the one above. If you have an interesting
legacy story please e-mail Claude at cmcbride@uga.edu.
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* DAMON EVANS HONORED
BY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
On Monday, January 26, 2004, UGA Alumni Association
President Dink NeSmith '70 presented incoming
Athletic Director Damon Evans '92, '94 with a
proclamation from the Alumni Association thanking
him for his excellence at UGA and recognizing him
for being named to Sports Illustrated May 2003
Top 100 Minorities in Sports. Damon returned to
UGA in 1998 as Associate Athletic Director for
Internal Affairs. He will become UGA's Athletic
Director in July of this year.
*FOUNDERS' DAY LECTURE MARKED UGA'S 219TH BIRTHDAY
The University of Georgia Alumni Association
celebrated UGA's 219th birthday Jan. 27 by
presenting the annual Founders' Day Lecture at
3 p.m. in the University Chapel.
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Genelle G. Morain, emeritus professor
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Genelle G. Morain,
emeritus professor in the College of Education,
delivered the lecture, which is sponsored by the
Alumni Association and the Emeriti Scholars, a
group of retired faculty members who continue
to be involved in the university's academic life.
The January 27th lecture commemorates the date
that UGA was established in 1785 when the Georgia
General Assembly adopted a charter creating the
university as America's first state chartered
university.
Morain, who was Aderhold Distinguished
professor of language education, is a
member of the Emeriti Scholars, a group organized in 2002. Group members,
who are especially known for their
teaching abilities, carry out part-time
teaching, research and service assignments
for the university.
Robert Pratt, Professor of History
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A pioneer in the academic field of
cross-cultural understanding, Morain
spoke on the topic Dissecting Diversity:
Human Commonalities and Cultural Differences. Her talk was followed
by brief commentaries from Robert
Pratt, professor
of history and author of a book on the
desegregation of UGA, and UGA student
Daniel Del Portal.
A reception immediately followed
afterward in Moore College.
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Daniel Del Portal, UGA Student
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The Alumni Association and the Emeriti
Scholars also continued a practice
started last year of commemorating
Founders' Day by contributing a book
to the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript
Library in the UGA main library. The
book donated this year is "Education
and the Creative Potential," by E. Paul
Torrance, an international leader in
creativity research who was on the
College of Education faculty for more
than 30 years prior to his death in 2003.
The Founder's Day Lecture will air on University CH 15 on the following dates:
Feb. 17 & 19, 8:00 p.m.
BABY DOGS
Send us pictures of your newest additions! Call or e-mail Shea Landers for a
free gift at 800-606-8786 or slanders@uga.edu.
And visit the "Baby Dogs" section of our photo album.
Mitchell Douglas Dean, son
of UGA Alumni Association members Kelly ('89) and Stanley ('85) Dean, was born on 11/11/03.
*For recaps and photos of other recent events visit our Photo Album.
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*CLASSIC EUROPE TOUR
Are you the parent of a graduating senior?
The UGA Alumni Association is offering graduating seniors a
wonderful opportunity to celebrate their graduation, one
that would be an excellent gift to mark this significant
achievement.
We are pleased to announce our Classic Europe Tour, created
especially for graduating seniors. This 17-day trip features
Europe's choice destinations at an unbelievable price. Our
new grads will join enjoy a fun, hassle-free travel experience
that will broaden their world view. Participants will visit
London, Paris, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, the Greek Isles and
Athens.
For more information and to request a brochure, please
contact Katie Davidson '01, Student Program Coordinator
at 706-542-2251 or katied@uga.edu.
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(L-R) New graduates Brenda Korhorn, Wajma Rasoul, Janice Pyo, Scott Frasard, Cherie Donnaud, Joy Tengende-Davis
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*UGA AT GWINNETT
The UGA Alumni Association honored the first graduating
class from the University of Georgia at Gwinnett with a
graduation celebration breakfast on Thursday, December
18, 2003. For more information about UGA at Gwinnett
visit www.uga.edu/gwinnett.
*For information on other upcoming events for students visit our
Student Programs Page.
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*REGIONAL PROGRAMMING UPDATES
On our Regional Programming page, click a city on the map to see the Regional
Contact for your area and scheduled activities. No Regional Contact for your city? If you are interested
in being a contact person for UGA alumni near you, get in touch with UGA Alumni Association Programs Coordinator Katie Davidson '01 at katied@uga.edu or 800-606-8786.
Sign up to receive e-mail updates about alumni activities in your city
at our Online Community.
*UGA CAR TAGS
Send us a picture of the car tag you use to display your Georgia pride.
Include name, hometown and class year.
E-mail a jpg file to eogivens@uga.edu.
To view car tags please visit the Dog Tags section.
*NORTH CAROLINA AND VIRGINIA VANITY LICENSE PLATES
For more information, go to our Regional Programming page.
NORFOLK -
UGA AFTERNOON AT THE CIRCUS
Join other UGA alums at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey's
Greatest Show On Earth, Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 3:30 p.m.
at the Norfolk Scope. There are a limited number of tickets
available in the UGA section, $15 per ticket. Call the Alumni
Association today to reserve your tickets at 1-800-606-8786.
Please respond by Friday, February 13, 2004.
Join us one hour before showtime for the Three Ring
Adventure on the arena floor. Free for ticket holders.
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MBNA WORLDPOINTS UGA CREDIT CARD
The rewards program that absolutely puts you first,
now available with the University of Georgia Platinum
Plus® MasterCard® credit card and exclusively available
to University of Georgia members via a secure online application.
Plus, qualify to receive a Long sleeve
T-shirt (estimated value $30.00) the first time
you use your card.
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE AND FTX BOOKSTORE ALUMNI DISCOUNTS
Show your UGA Alumni Association card and receive a 10%
discount in-store purchases at the University Bookstore
and FTX Bookstore. (excludes textbooks, software and computer hardware).
BELLSOUTH CLASSIC TICKETS
Several Atlanta area UGA alums are working as a volunteer salespersons
on the 2004 BellSouth Classic / Children's Healthcare of Atlanta campaign.
The purpose of the BellSouth Classic, held at TPC at Sugarloaf March
29 - April 4, 2004, is to help the sick and injured children at Children's
Healthcare of Atlanta. Through this campaign, UGA alums from various
companies are selling ticket and hospitality packages as well as entrance
into the Pro-Am and Celebrity-Am tournaments for the BellSouth Classic.
UGA alums will be competing with other volunteer sales people from other
southeastern schools on this campaign, to raise the most money for
Children's Healthcare.
Let's show the strength of the Bulldog nation by helping our alumni with this important cause!
To purchase tickets, hospitality packages, or Pro-Am/Celebrity-Am
spots, please contact any of the following alums directly:
Danielle Barron '99 (danielle.barron@bellsouth.com)
Shelton Stevens '68 (shelton.stevens@choa.org)
Bobbie Busha '73 (bobbie.busha@bellsouth.com)
Ron Miles '79 (Ronald.Miles@bellsouth.com)
Cindy Horton '91 (Cindy.Horton@choa.org)
Buddy Estes '94 (buddy_estes@us.aflac.com)
Christopher Schaeffer '97 (Christopher@id-info.com)
Jessica Hardin Kilgallen '99 (jessica.kilgallen@choa.org)
Thomas Moore '99 (tmoore@yourwealth.com)
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THANKS FOR READING!
Emily O. Givens
Communications Coordinator
eogivens@uga.edu
Pass this e-newsletter along to other UGA alums who may not be receiving it. Encourage them
to join the UGA Online Community
and keep up-to-date with all the UGA Alumni Association is doing for alumni and the
University of Georgia.
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