*"Destroy Troy" Homecoming BBQ Join fellow alumni and friends at the Wray-Nicholson House Nov. 2 from 6:30 - 9 p.m. for the third annual Homecoming BBQ and prepare to "Destroy Troy!" There will be family fun including, live music from John Dunn and the Jazzmen, a bounce house, hula hoops, face tattoos and more. Click here to RSVP. *Annual Holiday Open House You are invited to the annual UGA Alumni Association Holiday Open House and Toy & Food Drive Nov. 29 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House. Bring the kids for pictures with Santa. If you can, help Northeast Georgia's less fortunate children by bringing an unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. For more information, email Wanda Darden or call (706) 542-8199. Holiday Gift Ideas The holidays are just around the corner and the Alumni Association offers something for everyone on your list, such as Maxwell's Lullaby CD, a University of Georgia Engraved chair, a Bulldog fire pit or pottery and more from Cabell's. Also, don't forget the UGA official class ring - it's the perfect gift for any UGA graduate. For more gift ideas, visit the Association Merchandise page. Welcome New Staff The University of Georgia Admissions Office has added a new home in Atlanta. Sr. Asst. Director Jackie Pearson and Admissions Counselor Lindsey Earnhardt can be found in the UGA Atlanta Alumni Center. Pearson and Earnhardt will be delighted to talk to Association members and their prospective students about the admissions process. Appointments can be scheduled by emailing Pearson at pearson@uga.edu or Earnhardt at learn@uga.edu. Liberty Mutual Coach of Year Vote for Coach Richt Coach Richt is currently in fifth place in the running for this year's Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year title, which is awarded to the college football coach who most embodies the characteristics of responsibility and excellence on and off the field. *Save the Date - Dawg Trot 5K Run/Walk Mark March 29, 2008 on your calendar and start training for the UGA Alumni Association Dawg Trot 5K. For information on how to be a sponsor, contact Wanda Darden. *UGA Educator Appreciation Program If you are a teacher or administrator who graduated from UGA, the Alumni Association wants to recognize you. Educators in the Athens/Clarke/Oconee areas contact Wanda Darden, those in the metro Atlanta area, contact Meredith Carr '00 and the Association will organize a UGA Educator Appreciation event at your school. UGA Capital Campaign The University of Georgia has surpassed the $500 million milestone in its Archway to Excellence Campaign. President Michael F. Adams praised the commitment of alumni and friends who helped the university reach its target early, but said the fundraising effort will continue according to its original time frame. Click here for more information.

On the Regional Programs page, use the dropdown menu to access your area Chapter or Club where the regional contact and scheduled activities are listed. For more information about UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs, contact Tami Gardner, director of regional programs and alumni tours via e-mail or by phone at (800) 606-8786. Dawgs Feeding Dogs Last football season alumni and fans contributed 10,500 lbs. of pet food to local no kill animal shelters in honor of Uga's 50th anniversary. Contribute to this year's goal of 10 tons by bringing pet food to your regional Game Watching Parties or contact your local Chapter or Club president about a drop-off location for your donation to the Dawgs Feeding Dogs Campaign. Cat food is also appreciated. No One Should Bark Alone UGA football season has kicked off and many Bulldogs are gathering together to cheer the red and black on to victory. Join fellow UGA graduates and enthusiasts to watch the televised football games. Check your Chapter or Club website for details. If you are traveling, remember you can attend any UGA activity that is taking place. This is a great way to always "feel at home" across this great Bulldog Nation. Calling the Dogs Do you live in Cherokee County, Ga., the Knoxville, Tenn. or Baltimore, Md. area and wish there were UGA oriented things to do? Do you wish you knew other Bulldogs in your neighborhood? If so, the UGA Alumni Association would like to get you involved with its local Alumni Club. Please email Tami Gardner if you are interested. 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. Holiday Gatherings As the holidays approach, be on the lookout for announcements about alumni gatherings to celebrate the season. Atlanta Metro Chapters Nov. 8, Atlanta Ballet's "The Nutcracker," 2 p.m., Fox Theatre. Seating is limited, so purchase tickets early. Richmond, VA Club Oct. 21, Dawgs Walking to Fight Breast Cancer, 1:30 p.m., Carillon Byrd Park Emerald Coast Club Nov. 3, Homecoming Celebration, Calypso's Beach Café Tampa Chapter Nov. 8, Reorganization Meeting, 6 p.m., J. Alexander's Restaurant

For more information on upcoming events or activities in Athens, please contact Event Planner Wanda Darden or call 1-800-606-8786. *Alumni Gathering at Allen's Since 1955, Allen's has been an Athens institution and its charcoal grilled hamburgers and steak-sandwiches are back! Join fellow UGA alumni and friends for a FREE UGA Alumni Gathering Oct. 16 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Allen's new location. The UGA Alumni Association invites you to start your day with fellow Alumni Association members at an upcoming Bulldog Breakfast Club.   Tuesday, Oct. 23, 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Guest host is State Representative Doug McKillip '91, '94. RSVP online. Cost is $10 Alumni Association members, $5 Student members. Seating is limited and guests are encouraged to bring business cards. For more information please contact Wanda Darden or call 706-542-8199. *Member Appreciation Event with Uga VI at the Bookstore You're invited to the UGA Alumni Association Members Discount Night with Uga VI at the UGA Bookstore Nov. 9 from 5 - 7 p.m. Members will receive an extra 10 % discount - to total 20 % off their purchases. For more information and to register online, click here.

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. Atlanta Art Exhibit: "Antarctic Adventure" View beautiful photographs by Bob and Nancy Hart and friends from their "Antarctic Adventure." The photographs will be on display through Dec. 20 at the UGA Atlanta Alumni Center. If you are an artist or know of one who would like to exhibit work at the Atlanta Alumni Center, please email Rosemary Brown. *Read Aloud with Eastlake Community at Drew Charter School Volunteer your time and voice Oct. 17 and/or Nov. 7 from 8:15 a.m.- 9:15 a.m. at Atlanta's first chartered school, Drew Charter School. To volunteer for Oct. 17, click here. To volunteer for Nov. 7, click here. Touchdown Club Mondays this fall, the Touchdown Club of Atlanta will meet at Fox Sports Grill at Atlantic Station at noon. Each week will feature a guest speaker and honor a High School Coach, Back and Lineman from the Metro Atlanta area. For more information or to RSVP, contact Lee Baker with the Touchdown Club of Atlanta at 770-381-8172.   Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. at Fletcher Martin. Guest host is Nicole Hunnicutt '97, account supervisor for Fletcher Martin. RSVP online.   *Swoozie's Soiree Swoozie's, your favorite store for printing, paper, & pizzazz, will hold an exclusive shopping event for the UGA Alumni Association Oct. 24 from 6 - 8 p.m. Join fellow alumni and friends for fun, refreshments and shopping deals that can't be beat.

For information on UGA Alumni Association Student Programs please contact Julie Cheney '99, Membership Program Coordinator - Student and Young Alumni Outreach at 706-542-2251 or visit the Association's Student Programs Website. Special Student Membership Program Students can join the Student Alumni Association (SAA) for $20 annually. Freshmen have a special membership option of $70 for all four years. SAA members receive all the benefits of membership, including discounts, invitations to events and networking opportunities. Sign up your student today and he or she will receive a free t-shirt and much more. *SAA T-shirt Giveaway If you recently joined SAA and have not received your t-shirt, visit the Tate Plaza Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. for the SAA's first t-shirt giveaway day. Not a member yet? Sign up at the table and walk away with your t-shirt. *Ring Week You have to earn it to wear it! UGA alumni and students with 60 credit hours are eligible to purchase the official UGA ring during Ring Week, Oct. 29 - Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Student Learning Center or the UGA Bookstore. SAA members receive $25 off their class ring. Taking UGA PRIDE to Jacksonville SAA members will receive a special gift before fall break - a free "BEAT FLORIDA" t-shirt (while supplies last). Giveaway days are Oct. 22 - 23 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House. SAA has extra "BEAT" gear for those that don't receive a shirt.

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. GAPS Founders Honored Current Graduate and Professional Scholars (GAPS) president Siteria Gregory presented Anthony Granberry '86 and Samuel Matchett '84, with plaques for founding GAPS. The plaques were presented at the Alumni Cosmo event recently held in Atlanta. Matchett and Grandberry organized GAPS in 1984 to provide academic support for minority graduate and professional students at the University of Georgia. *Jazz on the Lawn The UGA Alumni Association Multicultural Programs is bringing back the renowned John Dunn and the Jazzmen band for Jazz on the Lawn Nov. 3 from 5:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Wray-Nicholson House. Celebrate UGA Homecoming 2007 as the sun sets on Athens. 2008 Multicultural Alumni Conference Mark your calendars for Feb. 22 - 24, 2008 for MAC '08 at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education. All former members of the African American Choral Ensemble are encouraged to perform in the 20th Anniversary Concert. Also, all former counselors of BEST will gather for a reunion as a part of the conference.

Bailey Legacy For Stella Williams Bailey '69, '71 of Calhoun, Ga., attending a UGA home game is a family reunion of sorts. Stella is married to William (Bill) Bailey '69 Political Science, '71 JD, whom she met while a student. Her family is loaded with three generations of UGA alumni who are die-hard Bulldog fans. Stella majored in Family and Consumer Sciences and then earned her master's degree in Family and Child Development. She now heads up her own business as a professional speaker and personal development consultant. She has been the keynote speaker for numerous events including the state Chamber of Commerce and leads seminars and workshops all over the state. She has written a children's book, "Confidence is Cool."

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. Dr. Leander K. Powers '35 Dr. Leander K. Powers BS '35, is a member of UGA's Greatest Generation. At 93 years-old, he still has his general practice in Savannah that he started in 1945. Dr. Powers received his M.D. from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 1940. His late wife, the former Pauline Cargill, and their five children all went to UGA. One of his daughters, Polly Powers Stramm '77, ABJ of Savannah, shared the following information with us. "My father served in southern Italy during World War II and kept a detailed wartime diary. What follows is an excerpt about Mount Vesuvius erupting. Daddy also was mentioned by name in the book 'Brave Men,' by war correspondent Ernie Pyle."

As a UGA Alumni Association member, you receive amazing deals and discounts nationwide. For a full list of Bulldog Benefits click here. UGA Credit Card Request the University of Georgia credit card! Show your pride each time you use it. Brought to you by the UGA Alumni Association and Bank of America. Credit card application Atlanta Alumni Center Alumni Association members receive an additional 10 percent discount on room rentals at the Atlanta Alumni Center. The Alumni Center is the perfect venue for your next function. For additional information and to learn more about the Alumni Center, click here.

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