*Association Sponsors Study Abroad Fellowship Shannon Banks of Cartersville, Ga. is the Association's first Study Abroad Fellowship recipient. Banks, a Spanish major is studying in Argentina during the Fall 2006 semester and the Association will chronicle his experience through monthly entries he sends. To read about his initial feelings during his first week in Buenos Aires, click here. Voted Best Alumni Group in Atlanta The Atlanta Journal Constitution recently held its annual "Best of the Big A" contest where readers vote on the best things in Atlanta. The UGA Alumni Association was voted Best Alumni Group in Atlanta. Thank you to all alumni and friends who led us to victory! We appreciate your support. *Advice for the College Years? October 1, 2006 is the deadline to submit advice for the UGA Alumni Association's "If I Only Knew Then: Advice for the College Years," the counterpart to the Association's award-winning book, "If I Only Knew Then: Advice from Alumni to the Class of 2006."   *Kennel Club Contest During the UGA Alumni Association's Kennel Club contest your dog could take home the title in one of these five catergories: Best Bulldog, Dawg-gone Good Name (dogs named after anything UGA affiliated), Most Georgia Pride, and/or Top Dawg (oldest living UGA-pride dog). To enter, please email Amber Mangle, by October 11, a photo, dog's name, category of entry, owner's name(s) and contact information, any fun facts about the contestant and why your dog should win. Alumna Spearheads Pancreatic Cancer Awareness in Atlanta After her grandfather died from pancreatic cancer, Brittany Black '05 founded Atlanta Team Hope, the area's first local affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Black and more than 30 members will walk on September 23 for the Atlanta Team Hope Walk in Piedmont Park to raise money for pancreatic cancer research and awareness. To learn more about Brittany and her cause, click here. Kermit the Frog Helps UGA Alumna Raise Money Cheri Wranosky '84, Art Director for the Georgia Magazine, enlisted her good friend Kermit the Frog to help raise money for Athens Canine Rescue by going on "Kermit's Excellent Adventure" around the city of Athens. To find out how you can "support" Kermit for a day and raise money for Athens Canine Rescue click here.   UGA Board Members Last month the UGA Alumni Association welcomed its new board and executive committee members, but omitted to include Rupa Patel '05. Patel is former president of the Student Alumni Council and the Association is thrilled to welcome her to its board. She is currently pursuing an MBA/MPA at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Inaugurals UGA alumni represented the University of Georgia at these recent inaugurations: August 25, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Barry A. Dotson '86. August 29, Shorter College, Debra F. Faust '00. 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.

UGA Faculty and Staff Authors Reception The UGA Alumni Association and the UGA Bookstore invite you to the third annual UGA Faculty and Staff Authors Reception on Wednesday, September 27 at 3:30 p.m. For more information, call Alice Vernon at 542-2251. *Homecoming Beach Bash and BBQ Join fellow alumni and friends at the "Sink the 'Dores" Beach Bash and BBQ and gear up to beat Vanderbilt from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on October 13, the Friday night before the Homecoming game. Enjoy great food, live music, and special appearances by UGA Cheerleaders and Hairy Dog. RSVP by September 30 and save $5. The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club. Tuesday October 3, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Carol Williams '72, Associate Broker Caldwell Banker Upchurch Realty and UGA Alumni Association member. RSVP online.   Tuesday, November 14, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Lanie Lessard '73, '96, owner of Lessard Design Associates and UGA Alumni Association Life member. RSVP online.   Wednesday September 20, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Dink NeSmith '70, President of Community Newspapers, Inc. 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. The Library Presents: John Berendt Discover the "stories behind the stories" of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil with author John Berendt on Friday, September 22 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Program, reception and book-signing will take place at the Student Learning Center's 4th floor Rotunda. $10 Alumni Association members, $15 Non-members, Free for Students with valid UGA ID. RSVP online by September 18. 50 Years of Uga Celebration Join fellow UGA Alumni Association members on Friday, October 6 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the UGA Bookstore for a 50 Years of Uga Celebration. Uga VI and the Seiler family will be in attendance. This event is open only to UGA Alumni Association members whose card must be presented at the door.

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.     *Read Aloud with East Lake Community Volunteer your time and voice with East Lake Community Foundation at Atlanta's first chartered school, Drew Charter School. Two dates are available: October 25 and November 15.   *Cooking Light Magazine FitHouse Tour UGA alumni and friends are invited to a private tour of the 2006 Cooking Light FitHouse, a concept home designed to bring the pages of the magazine to life and showcase the latest in healthy home trends. Join us Tuesday, September 26 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. *Bulldog Breakfast Club The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club. Tuesday, October 10, from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest Host: Shena Locke '02, Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, Special Events Manager. RSVP online.   Alumni Gathering at South City Kitchen® Vinings Join alumni and friends on Wednesday, October 18 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at South City Kitchen® Vinings, featuring a warm yet cosmopolitan setting and new South cuisine. RSVP online.

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. Alumni Spotlight: Sheryl M. Merritt '88 After graduating with a bachelor of science degree in Home Economics, Sheryl M. Merritt '88 joined Macy's Executive Training Program and worked for AT&T Network Systems in Engineering and Training. Desiring to be a part of Atlanta's burgeoning entertainment industry, Merritt switched gears and began working as Executive Assistant to the GM of Radio One of Atlanta's Hot 97.5 radio station. After a few years in radio, she moved to the record label side of the business and worked as Executive Assistant to Rico Wade, CEO of Organized Noize Productions, where she learned studio management, production and A&R. *Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta Join fellow UGA grads for a Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta at Loca Luna in Midtown on Tuesday, September 26 from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Admission is FREE! Latin music from one of Atlanta's top DJ's, hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and UGA door prizes. Click here to RSVP. *National Black MBA Association's Conference in Atlanta Join the Terry College of Business and UGA Alumni Association Multicultural Programs for a Networking Reception on Thursday, September 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the new Executive Education Center. For more information and to register click here. *Game Watching Party Join fellow alumni and friends at the UGA Alumni Association Multicultural and Atlanta Programs Game Watching Party on Saturday, September 30 at Fox Sport Grill in Atlantic Station and cheer on the Dawgs as they take on Ole Miss. To register click here. *Homecoming 2006: Jazz on the Lawn Celebrate UGA Homecoming 2006 among a culturally diverse group of UGA alumni on Saturday, October 14, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House. Enjoy good food and live music from former Earth, Wind and Fire member John Dunn and the Jazzman band. $10 Alumni Association members, $15 Non-members. RSVP online.

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. Football Game Watching Parties Don't bark alone! Visit the Regional Programs Game Watching page to see where to join fellow UGA graduates and enthusiasts from your area to watch the televised football games and cheer on the Bulldawgs.   Freshmen Send-Offs Dallas-Fort Worth Alumni Club Freshmen Send-off. Pictured: Lindsay Arnold '98, Peter Vig '62 and '64, Jimmy Grisham and his son Tyler who arrived on campus last month to start his UGA experience.       First year students sign in for the Athens Area Chapter Freshmen Send-off.     Dogs Doing Good On August 7 Pets Are Worth Saving (P.A.W.S.) presented Jacksonville Chapter president Brian Fuller '98 and UGA Alumni Association president Swann Seiler '78 with a letter recognizing the Chapter for donating enough money to provide safety equipment for area animals. 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. Washington, DC Chapter September 21, Bulldog Breakfast Club with Guest Host Senator Johnny Isakson '66 October 2, Washington, DC Chapter Book Club October 5, First Thursday Dinner Columbus, OH Chapter October 14, Chapter Bulldog and Grits Jacksonville, FL Chapter October 27-29, Host to all UGA Alumni Association Chapters and Clubs during Georgia-Florida weekend. 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. Harold Storey Two years after graduation, Harold Storey '43 was in Europe involved in one of the strategic battles of World War II, The Battle of the Bulge. Storey's account of combat during the worst winter on record is featured in Tom Brokaw's book, An Album of Memories - Personal Histories from the Greatest Generation. Storey wrote to friends describing his experiences beginning in the late fall of 1944. Storey explains in Brokaw's book that the letter was written to partly express his gratitude for life, for his faith, and for the measure of peace that he has experienced. For more on Storey and to read his letter visit our Greatest Generation page.   Mr. Angel Many UGA alumni were serving in Europe or the Pacific in the forties while others, like Georgia bulldog mascot "Mr. Angel," served at home from 1944-46. For more on Mr. Angel, visit our Greatest Generation page.     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.