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SIU v U of I - Watch Party Follow Up

A Big Thank YOU to all who showed up for the SIU v U of I watch party, it was great meeting some new Salukis and reconnecting with a few old friends. We will be lining up more events for soon, so check out this blog or our Facebook page for more details.

Here are a few pictures from the event:

SIU v U of I - Watch Party!

Salukis!

The 2010 - 2011 inaugural football season is upon us and to celebrate we are meeting at Molly Malone's, A Capitol Hill Saloon, located in Washington D.C. along the infamous Barracks Row. Barracks row is an award-winning historic community loaded with restaurants, street-side parking, and is easily accessible by metro or car. See Details below!

Who: The Washington D.C. - Baltimore area Salukis and guests!

What: Football watch party and Saluki Alumni Social. The kick-off event for the 2010 - 2011 Saluki Football Season!

Game Details: This is the game many of us have been waiting for! The mighty SIU Salukis, ranked 5th in nation (FCS), verses the fighting Illini! The game will be played in Champaign, Illinois and broadcast on the Big 10 network. Kickoff begins at 7:30 P.M. EST.

When: 11 September 2010, 6:30 P.M. (Game begins at 7:30 P.M.)

Where: Molly Malone's, located at 713 8th Street SE, Washington D.C. 20003, is the local "home bar" for the D.C. Illini. It is easily accessible from I-395, and street parking is plentiful. 8th Street has been recently renovated, so if you are thinking about making this a "date night" you could easily work in a nice dinner and romantic stroll around the historic Marine Barracks before the game. Molly Malone's is also known for its food. Molly Malone's is spacious, boasting two floors and many plasma screens to view the game from any location in the bar. See the following links for details:

Barracks Row: http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=barracks+row+restaurants&find_loc=Washington%2C+DC

Molly Malone's:
http://www.mollysdc.com/index.htm

Marine Barracks Washington D.C.:
http://www.marines.mil/unit/barracks/pages/welcome.aspx

Cost: No cost. Food and Beverage is on your own.

Parking: Street side parking is plentiful along 8th street and there is a public parking lot under the I-395 highway.

Metro: Eastern Market Metro Stop along the orange and blue line. Metro Link: http://www.wmata.com/

Directions: 8th Street is located immediately off of I-395, there is no "downtown" driving involved. Please see this link for directions and feel free to give me a call for any clarification.
http://www.mollysdc.com/directions.htm

Why: Because you deserve a night out and what better way to spend a night out then with SIU Alumni and fans, in our nation's capital, watching one of the most anticipated games of the season!!

RSVP: Please try to RSVP, NLT than 8 September so help me ensure we have enough tables reserved. If you can't RSVP by then...don't worry we'll make space! To RSVP simply email ryanroseberry@aol.com.

Contact: Ryan K. Roseberry '97, at mailto:ryanroseberry@aol.com or 443-866-6806.

Washington D.C. - Baltimore Area websites :

SIU Alumni Page: http://www.siualumni.com/dcsalukis

SIU Alumni Blog: http://siudcdawgs.blogspot.com/

Facebook: Log on and search: SIU Alumni - Washington D.C. Area

Final Note: If you would like to host or suggest a location for a watch party or social please let me know! If you don't have time to plan an event, but know of a great location just shoot me an email or give me a call and we'll be begin the planning.

Watch Party Cancelled

Saluki Fans!

As much as I would like to brave the snow to watch tonight's game with everyone, the snow storm has proven too harsh. Tonight's watch party is canceled. We will look to see if any of the future game are going to be broadcast over the Fox Sports Network and reschedule. Hopefully most of you have ESPN 2 on your cable and satellite package and can cheer from the comfort of your living room. The game starts at 6:00 P.M EST. Feel free to contact me with any concerns.

V/R

Ryan '97

443-866-6806

Watch Event This Weekend - Brave the Snow!

Baltimore - D.C. Salukis!

I wanted to remind you of this weekend's basketball watch party at Mackey's Pub. I understand that the weather may not cooperate for some of us, but if you can make it via metro, four wheel drive, or sleigh, well be there cheering on the Salukis and reminiscing our Carbondale days!

Please see the details below and feel free to call, email, or text me if you have questions.

Date: Saturday, February 6, 2010 – SIU Salukis vs. Northern Iowa at 6:00 p.m. (Eastern)
Time: 5:30 p.m.

Mackey’s Public House
320 23rd St. (Crystal City)
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.mackeyspub.com/homeva.html

Cost: Meal and drinks on your own

RSVP: Contact Club representative, Ryan Roseberry ’97, to RSVP for these events via email at: ryanroseberry@aol.com or by phone (443) 866-6806.

Fall Greetings!

Saluki Fans and Alumni!

- This is an exciting time to be a Saluki! Our Football Team is ranked #1 in the Division I-AA Football Championship Subdivision! Thus, there is a very good chance that we will see McAndrew Stadium on ESPN in high-def one more time before the stadium is officially retired! The decision will depend on our ranking at the end of the season and where we are seated for the playoffs.

The final regular season football games are: (1) Sat., Nov. 14 vs. Missouri State in Carbondale, at 3:00 p.m. EST and, (2) Sat., Nov. 21 at Southeast Missouri State Cape Girardeau, Mo. at 2:00 p.m. EST.

- This is also the first week of the Basketball Season and SIU has an exciting new team filled with an remarkable amount of talent! So standby for information regarding local watch parties in the near future! If anyone would like to sponsor a watch party, just let me know!

The first regular season basketball game is this Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Carbondale against Tennessee-Martin at 8:05 p.m. EST.

- For those of you who have not been to Carbondale for some time, you can watch the construction of Saluki Way from your home computer by pasting the link below into your web browser:

http://www.pso.siu.edu/webcams/webcamsPage.html

- Thank you to all who attended our Fall Picnic in September! We had perfect weather, great food, and good discussions! The SIU Alumni Executive Director, Michelle Suarez, and the Director of Off-Campus Events and Chapter Development, Zach Sapienza, were in attendance. They provided us with a detailed update on the forward progress of SIU and initiatives to support SIU Alumni Clubs and Chapters! Also I would like to offer a special thanks to our guest speaker, Ms. Karla Horn, for sharing her experience at the Pentagon with us and to the publishers of Saluki Illustrated Magazine for providing us with complimentary editions.
Pictures of the event are posted on our SIU Alumni Website at www.siualumni.com (click on Alumni: Chapters, Clubs, and Groups; Scroll down to the end of the list and click on the Washington D.C. - Baltimore link) or simply click on this link: Webpage

For those of you interested in subscribing to Saluki Illustrated, you can go to: http://www.salukiillustrated.com/

- Finally, our club is growing at an amazing rate! I believe that this year we will able to elect a board of officers and establish our official chapter. If you are interested in serving on our board, let me know!

I will be in contact with you soon with a list of future watch parties!! Go Salukis!!!

Ryan, '97

Stay connected...
A great way to stay connected with Southern Illinois University is through membership in the SIU Alumni Association!
Join online today!
Members Receive:
· Southern Alumni Magazine
· Saluki Pride electronic newsletter
· Membership Card: receive various discounts on products & services
· Online Community: network with other members
Please include the source code 10AACOWBPR in the text box at the bottom of the online form and a portion of your dues will support Washington D.C./Baltimore Club activities. If you are already a member, thank you and please encourage a fellow Saluki to join.

SIU - DC / BALTIMORE ALUM PICNIC!!

Washington D.C./Baltimore SIU Alumni Club Picnic

The Washington D.C./Baltimore Club of the SIU Alumni Association invites you to attend a picnic at a unique setting at Giesboro Park, Bolling AFB Washington D.C. We will be joined by representatives from the SIU Alumni Association office. All are invited! Bring your friends!

Date: Sunday, September 27, 2009
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bolling AFB
Giesboro Park (Follow the SIU signs to our Pavilion)
Washington, D.C.

Guest Speaker: Karla J. Horn, Office of the Undersecretary of Defense
1986 graduate of Southern Illinois University

Cost per person: FREE!

Menu: The SIU Washington D.C./Baltimore Club will provide hamburgers, hotdogs, and chips - condiments, plates and utensils will be provided.
Bring beverage of your choice (no glass bottles and no hard liquor is allowed).
Also, bring a dish to share. For example: salad, salad dressing, cookies, cake, relish trays, etc.

Recreation: Potomac trail walk and playgrounds

Two ways to RSVP:
· Online at www.siualumni.com/events (credit card required)
· Call (618) 453-2408 (M-F 8:00 a.m. -4:30 p.m., CST)

Special Instructions: Bolling AFB has strict security requirements for Base Access for non-Department of Defense Identification Card Holders. RSVP’s must be received no later than Monday, September 21 with the following information included for attendees 18 years and older.
1. Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial as they appear on State/Federal picture I.D. (No
nicknames or abbreviated names)
2. Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
3. State issued I.D. Card or Drivers License Number along with the State of Issue AND expiration
date. (For Non-US citizens Only: If attendee does not possess a SSN or State I.D. Attendee will
use Passport/Visa Number.)
4. Country of Citizenship

Upon arrival at Bolling AFB gate you must provide:
1. A valid State/Federal issued picture I.D. is required to be presented to verify identity prior to
entry to the installation. If accompanied by an adult, visitors 17 yrs and younger do not require
picture ID.
2. Insure that vehicles have current registration and current proof of insurance

Individuals that are not certain of their availability to participate by the 21st of September are highly encouraged to send their information regardless, so they can be placed on the access roster. Send information to ryanroseberry@aol.com.