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Join alumni, students, parents, and friends to celebrate the achievements of the newest members of the Georgia Tech community at your local Summer Picnic and Student Send-off for the incoming freshman class and current students. This is a great opportunity for our new Yellow Jackets to meet other Georgia Tech students, their parents, and alumni from your area and to send our students off in style!
Albany
Sunday, August 3
6 - 8 p.m. *note time change
The home of Lamar and Sandra Reese - 2400 N. Pheasant Drive, Albany, GA 31721
$10 for all adults. GT students: FREE!
RSVP to Mary Reese
RSVP by July 28. Send checks payable to Albany GT Club to Mary Reese, 2016 Devon Drive, Albany 31721 with the number of guests attending.
Come meet the newest Yellow Jackets in the area and enjoy a hamburger cookout!
| Arizona
Sunday, August 10
12 p.m.
Rock Bottom Brewery- Ahwahtukee - 14205 S. 50th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85044; (480) 598-1300
RSVP to Wes Crane
or RSVP at (520) 940-5210
Join us for great food and a chance to meet and greet new and current GT students and parents from Arizona!
| Asheville/Western NC
Sunday, August 3
4 - 8 p.m.
Jackson Park - Pavilion # 1Hendersonville, NC
$14 per adult $8 per child(6-14) Children under 6 eat free Incoming & current GT students eat FREE!
RSVP to Bob Morris
RSVP by July 25- mail checks to Georgia Tech Club of WNC, PO Box 6035, Hendersonville, NC 28793
Catered barbeque with all the fixin's will be served at 4 p.m., but come early to enjoy the park!
| Atlanta - Gwinnett
Sunday, August 10
4 - 6 p.m.
Berkeley Hills Country Club - 2300 Pond Road, Duluth, GA 30096; 770-448-4242
$10 per person, No charge for GT Freshmen!
RSVP to Deb Parrish
Mail check to Gwinnett GT Club, 3415 Highland Pine Drive, Duluth, GA 30096
Come an enjoy refreshments from the ice cream sundae bar and meet our newest Yellow Jackets!
| Atlanta - Marietta/Cobb County
Sunday, August 3
5 p.m.
Oakton - The historic home of Michelle and Will Goodman - 581 Kennesaw Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060
$20 per person, maximum of $50 per family of five. No charge for children under 4.
RSVP to David Bottoms
RSVP by July 23 at (770) 818-1424. For online RSVP and payment, visit www.paypal.com and direct payment to "gtmariettaclub@gmail.com". RSVP requested by July 23.
Enjoy BBQ, an inside look at Tech's upcoming football season, a silent auction and lots of GT fanfare - fun for the whole family!
| Atlanta - North Metro
Saturday, August 2
4 - 6 p.m.
East Roswell Park
No charge! Please RSVP by July 28th.
RSVP to Marc Chambless
Come join the fun!
| Atlanta- Dekalb County
Sunday, August 10
3 - 5 p.m.
GT Alumni Association - 190 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
RSVP to Alan Farmer
| Atlanta- Intown
Sunday, August 10
3 - 5 p.m.
GT Alumni Association - 190 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
Come Join the Fun!!
RSVP to Jimmy Mitchell
| Augusta
Thursday, August 7
6 - 9 p.m.
Cambridge Pool in Watervale - Cambridge Way, Martinez, GA ; (706) 339-3798
No charge!
RSVP to Jennifer McEvoy Holroyd
Come join the food, fun, and company of Tech alumni, students and parents!
| Austin/Heart of Texas
Saturday, August 2
12 - 3 p.m.
Mountain View Park - 8700 Westerkirk Drive, Austin, TX 78750
No charge! Bring a side dish or dessert to share.
RSVP to Amy Lewis
or RSVP at (512) 431-9134.
Enjoy smoked brisket, turkey and beverages provided by the club!
| Birmingham
Saturday, August 2
12 - 2 p.m.
Richard's Bar-B-Q Grill - 2409 Acton Road, Birmingham, AL
$14 per dues paying member $18 per non-dues paying member No charge for students and their families!
RSVP to Carin Pendergraft
Enjoy great food and the company of GT alumni, current students, and incoming freshmen!
| Boston
Sunday, August 3
2 p.m.
Prospect Hill Park - 314 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451
$5 per adult. Children and students: FREE!
RSVP to Sarah Smith
RSVP by July 27. Send checks payable to Boston GT Club to Ryan Smith at 56 St. Botolph Street, #207, Boston, MA 02116
Join us for this fun ice cream social!
| Charleston/Lowcountry
Sunday, August 10
12 - 4 p.m.
Home Owners Beach House in the Wild Dunes Resort - 6600 Palmetto Drive, Isle of Palm, SC 29451
$10 per person or $25 per family, No charge for new GT students! Cash or check accepted at the door.
RSVP to Tap Gresham
RSVP by August 4. Send checks, made payable to the Low Country GT Club, to Lynn Veatch, 809 Bent Hickory Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Enjoy Marcus Googer's famous Frogmore Stew and all the beach has to offer.
| Charlotte
Sunday, August 3
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The home of Kevin O'Brien - 716 Lexington Ave., Charlotte, NC ; (704) 806-7135
RSVP to Carol Sample
Join us for this fun ice cream/sundae social! Make your own Sundae and enjoy meeting our newest Yellow Jackets!
| Chattanooga
Monday, July 14
5:30 p.m. Social 6 p.m. Dinner
Vulcan Picnic Area - Shallowford Road
$10 per person, $3 current GT students, $5 children under 12, No charge for incoming GT freshmen!
RSVP to Joy Saputa
RSVP by July 11
Come join the fun!
| Chicago
Sunday, August 3
2 p.m.
The home of Tony and Lynda Hancock - 1106 Keim Trail, St. Charles, IL 60174; (630) 587-2023
$6 per GT Alumni Family payable at the party. No charge for incoming students and their families!
RSVP by July 14 visit the club's website at gtchicago.com/
Enjoy a sampling of southern food and beverage and get to know our newest Yellow Jackets!
| Cincinnati
Sunday, July 27
4 p.m.
Blue Ash Nature Center- Sycamore Pavilion - 4343 Cooper Road, Blue Ash, OH
No charge! Alumni please bring a side dish to share. Burgers, hotdogs, and soft drinks provided!
RSVP to Roxanne Westendorf
Parents and Students just bring yourselves!
Come join the fun with GT alumni, current students and incoming freshmen!
| Colorado
Saturday, July 26
11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Eben G. Fine Park - 101 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO
$15 per person, No charge GT students!
RSVP to Jeff Berlin
Questions? Contact Jeff by email or call (510) 207-4852. For online RSVP and payment, visit http://www.cojackets.org/index.php?page=regonline
Enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, chips and drinks! Bring inner-tubes to cool off in the creek! Parking available off of Arapaho Avenue.
| Columbia/Midlands
Sunday, August 10
2 - 6 p.m.
The home of Ben and Patsy Grimes - 520 Caro Lane, Lake Murray-Chapin, SC
Dinner served at 5 p.m.
RSVP to Troy Blalock
RSVP by email or at 206-8984 by August 7.
Come enjoy the food, fun & fellowship.
| Columbus, OH
Sunday, August 3
1 - 4 p.m.
Fancyburg Park - 3600 Tremont Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221
$12 for adults, $5 for kids, No charge for incoming GT students!
RSVP to James Dixon
RSVP by August 1. Mail check payable to "Georgia Tech Club Columbus, OH" to James Dixon, 2764 Northwest Blvd., Columbus, OH 43221 OR visit www.paypal.com (direct payment to: gtcolumbusoh@gmail.com).
Enjoy burgers, brats, chips and more! Be sure to wear GT colors!
| Coweta/Fayette
Sunday, August 3
5 - 7 p.m.
The home of Linda Henson Sorrow - 909 Dogwood Trail in Lake Windsong (off Senoia Road), Tyrone, GA 30290
Enjoy a BBQ dinner! $15 per person, or $25 for 2 people. No charge for GT students!!
RSVP to Linda Henson Sorrow
RSVP by July 22. Mail check payable to "Coweta/Fayette GT Club" to Linda Henson Sorrow, 909 Dogwood Trail, Tyrone, GA 30290.
Hear great information for students and parents from special guest, Miller Templeton, Retired Dean of Students.
| Dallas/North Texas
Saturday, July 26
12 - 3 p.m.
The home of Erin and David Foley - 5939 Monticello Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206; (214) 827-7322
$10 per adult, $5 per child, No charge for Georgia Tech students!
RSVP to Erin Foley
or RSVP at (214) 827-7322. Please RSVP by July 23. For online payment, visit gtalumni.org/clubs/ntexas/events.php
Come enjoy the company of Tech alumni, current students and incoming freshmen at a cookout hosted by the North Texas Young Alumni!
| Dalton/NW Georgia
Sunday, August 10
3 - 5 p.m.
The home of Lori Ethridge - 104 Hillcrest Drive, Calhoun, GA 30701
Make your own Sundae and enjoy meeting our newest Yellow Jackets!
RSVP to Lori Ethridge
| Greenville
Tuesday, August 5
6:00 p.m.
Mutts BBQ - 214 East Butler Ave., Mauldin, SC 29662
No charge! Donations to the club's scholarship will be appreciated.
RSVP to Sara Johnson
or RSVP by phone at 864-289-0599 with the number of adults, children and GT students attending.
Join us for the opportunity to meet our newest Yellow Jackets, current students, parents and alumni.
| Houston
Saturday, August 2
12 p.m.
Zoe's Kitchen - 3701 S. Shepherd, Houston, TX 77098
Alumni, Guests, Family: $20; Current Students: $10; Incoming Students: FREE!
RSVP to Laura Le
RSVP by July 28. Visit the club's website at gtalumni.org/clubs/houston/events.php Indicate status as incoming student, family member, current student, alumni, or guest.
Join us for great company, great food, and great fun- including door prizes!
| Huntsville/North Alabama
Saturday, August 9
3 p.m.
The home of Bob Lord - 1006 Mira Vista Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802; (256) 883-2321
No charge!
RSVP to Bob Lord
or RSVP at (256) 883-2321.
Bring the whole family for a fun GT cook out!
| Jacksonville
Tuesday, August 5
6 p.m.
6000 on the River Clubhouse - 6000 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL
Enjoy a catered BBQ dinner! $10 per person, No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Wade Barnes
or RSVP at (904) 631-7454.
| Kingsport/NE TN
Saturday, August 2
11:30 a.m.
Bays Mountain Shelter, # 22 (in the Eastman area at the bottom of the mountain" - 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN
$6 per person. No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Chip Anderson
or RSVP at (423) 389-6812.
Come join fellow Tech alumni, local students and parents for a cookout with hamburgers, hotdogs, sides and beverages.
| Knoxville
Sunday, August 10
1 - 3 p.m.
Admiral Farragut Park - take I-140 (Pellissippi Pkwy) to Northshore Drive, go west approx. 1 mile - park entrance on left,
$7 per person, No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Rob Wentz
or RSVP at (865) 777-5232. Mail check payable to "Knoxville GT Club" to Rob Wentz, 630 Trowbridge Lane, Farragut, TN 37934.
Enjoy hamburgers, hot dogs, soft drinks, desserts and more!
| LaGrange
Sunday, August 10
5 p.m.
Overlook Gold Links Clubhouse - 257 S Smith Rd, LaGrange, GA 30241
$15 per person. Current and incoming GT students eat FREE!
RSVP to Murray Schine
Send checks payable to the LaGrange GT Club to Murray Schine at 113 Troon Way, LaGrange, GA 30241
Please join us for this fun filled afternoon!
| Lexington
Sunday, August 3
5 - 8 p.m.
Big Spring Country Club - 5901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205; (502) 459-2622
$15 per person, No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Scott Radeker
or RSVP at (502) 805-0123.
| Louisville
Sunday, August 3
5 - 8 p.m.
Big Spring Country Club - 5901 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40205; (502) 459-2622
$15 per person, No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Scott Radeker
or RSVP at (502) 805-0123.
| Macon/Warner Robins
Sunday, August 10
2 - 4 p.m.
Amber Place Apartments Clubhouse - 6080 Lakeview Road, Warner Robins, GA
No charge. Light refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Jim Elliott
or RSVP at (478) 929-4959
Pre-season tailgate party - with air conditioning! Join the Fun!
| Memphis
Sunday, August 10
2 - 4 p.m.
Brookhaven Pub and Grill - 695 West Brookhaven Circle, Memphis, TN ; (901) 680-8118
$10 for all adults. No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Bob Cockeram
or RSVP by phone at (901) 458-4959
Come join the fun and fellowship of Tech alumni, students and parents!
| Miami
Sunday, August 3
2 - 4 p.m.
Dave & Busters - 3000 Oakwood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020
No charge!
RSVP to Antonio Llanos
Come join the fun and the fellowship of Tech alumni, students and parents!
| Nashville
Sunday, August 3
12:30 p.m.
McDougal's Village Coop - 2115 Belcourt Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212
No charge - only pay for what you order from the menu!
RSVP to Hugh Gaston
or RSVP at (615) 293-1289.
| New Jersey/New York
Sunday, August 3
12 - 2 p.m.
The home of Beth and George Caviness - 27 Hedges Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928
No charge!
RSVP to George Caviness
The train is available from the city; the Caviness Home is a 10 minute walk from the train. Email George for detailed directions.
Enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, and sides!
| Norfolk/Hampton Roads
Sunday, August 10
5 - 8 p.m.
The home of John and Cathy Dutzer - 1841 S. Woodside Lane, Virginia Beach, VA 23454; (757) 496-4358
$10 per person, No charge for Georgia Tech students!
RSVP to Johanna Culver
Mail check payable to "Hampton Roads GT Club" to Bill Henry, 217 Mallard Lane, Newport News, VA 23605-3120. All proceeds benefit the Hampton Roads GT Club Scholarship fund.
Bring your swim suits and join the fun at a pool party and cookout! RSVP by phone at (757) 495-2679. Alumni please bring a side dish to share!
| Northeast Georgia
Sunday, August 10
5 p.m.
Henderson Falls Park Shelter #4 - 602 Henderson Falls Rd, Toccoa, GA 30577
$10 per person. No charge for Incoming GT freshmen!
RSVP to Jennifer Tench
RSVP by August 1. Mail checks to 113 Asbury Street, Clarkesville, GA 30523
Join us for a fun chance to meet our newest Yellow Jackets!
| Orange County, CA
Saturday, August 2
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Doheny State Park - Picnic Area #5 - 25300 Dana Point Harbor Drive, Dana Point, CA 92629
No charge for the picnic! Please note there is a $10 per car fee to enter the park.
RSVP to Anita Makwana
If you arrive after 12pm, you may need to park further away from area #5. If so, walk along the beach to picnic area #5!
Come join fellow Tech alumni, local students, and friends for an afternoon of fun in the OC sun! Enjoy food, swimming, activities for children, beach volleyball and more!
| Palm Beaches
Saturday, August 2
5 p.m.
The home of Pete Wells **Note change of venue. - 4119 Venetia Way, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
No charge! Donations to the club's scholarship welcomed.
RSVP to Troy Rice
or RSVP at 561-718-2358
Come enjoy the fun and company of Tech alumni, current students and incoming freshmen
| Philadelphia/Delaware Valley
Saturday, July 26
6 p.m.
The Home of Chris Muller (BChE 82) - 38 John Dyer Way, Doylestown, PA 18902; (215) 345-1868
RSVP to Chris Muller
or RSVP at (215) 345-1868.
Come join the fun!
| Portland
Sunday, July 13
3 - 5 p.m.
The home of Susie and Jim Abbate - 18690 Wood Duck Way, Lake Oswego, OR 97035
No charge! Enjoy hamburgers and veggie burgers - bring a salad, side dish or dessert to share.
RSVP to Jim Abbate
RSVP by July 10 - please include the number attending and if you will be bringing a salad, side or dessert.
Join the fun - bring the whole family!
| Raleigh/Triangle
Saturday, August 9
2 - 4 p.m.
Hill House - 900 South Duke Street, Durham, NC 27707
No charge!
RSVP to Kelly Suber
or RSVP by phone at (919) 368-7998
Join us for light refreshments and fellowship with alumni, GT students, family, and friends!
| San Francisco Area/Northern California
Sunday, August 3
2 - 5 p.m.
The home of Cindy Rosser- Inner Sunset, San Francisco - Directions provided upon RSVP, San Francisco, CA ; (415) 683-0877
$5 per person. No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Cindy Rosser
RSVP by August 1. Send checks via paypal to northerncaliforniagtalumni@gmail.com
Join us for pizza and refreshments to meet the newest Yellow Jackets in our area!
| Savannah
Sunday, August 3
12 p.m.
Daffin Park - 1500 E. Victory Drive, Savannah, GA
No charge!
RSVP to Eddie Wilson
or RSVP at (912) 443-0181.
Come join us for food, fun and a chance to meet our newest Jackets!
| Seattle
Sunday, June 15
1 - 4 p.m.
Lower Woodland Park - Shelter #6 - 1000 N 50th Street, Seattle, WA
$10 per person or $20 per family, No charge for Georgia Tech students!
RSVP to Laurie Baker
For online RSVP and payment, visit gtseattle.org/node/19
Enjoy grilled hamburgers, hotdogs, and veggie burgers! Please bring a side dish to share with the group.
| St. Louis/Gateway
Sunday, July 20
1 p.m.
The home of Kenny Mobley and Lindsay Launius-Mobley - 7317 Bruno Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO ; (706) 474-4757
$5 per person, No charge for incoming GT students and dues paying club members!
RSVP to Lindsay Launius-Mobley
RSVP by July 17 to Lindsay by email or call (706) 474-4757.
| St. Simons Island/Golden Isles, GA
Sunday, August 10
5:30 - 7 p.m.
Blackwater Grill - 260 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island, GA 31522; (912) 634-6333
$20 per person, No charge for GT freshmen!
RSVP to Rachel Moore
or RSVP at (912) 638-2426
Come enjoy the company of Tech alumni, students and parents!
| Tallahassee
Sunday, August 3
5 - 7 p.m.
Pavilion on Lake Hall - Maclay Gardens State Park
No charge for GT students & their families and dues paying club members & their families! Others $5.
RSVP to Don Dietrich
RSVP by August 1 at (850) 212-7507 (cell). Please note there is a $4/car admission fee to the park.
Join the fun at a GT cook out!
| Tampa/Suncoast
Saturday, August 2
2:30 - 4 p.m.
Fellowship Hall at First Christian Church - 350 Hyde Park Avenue, Tampa, FL 33606
RSVP to Norma Wright
RSVP with the number of guests in your party.
Join us for this fun ice cream/sundae social!
| Thomasville
Sunday, August 3
5 - 7 p.m.
Pavilion on Lake Hall - Maclay Gardens State Park
No charge for GT students & their families and dues paying club members & their families! Others $5.
RSVP to Don Dietrich
RSVP by August 1 at (850) 212-7507 (cell). Please note there is a $4/car admission fee to the park.
Join the fun at a GT cook out!
| Washington, D.C.
Saturday, July 26 *Rain Date: Sunday, July 27
12 - 4 p.m.
Virginia Highlands Park - 1600 S. Hayes Street, Arlington, VA 22202
$10 per person, $25 max per family, No charge for GT students and kids 10 and under!
RSVP to Whitney Owen
RSVP by July 18.
Enjoy BBQ, vegetarian paella, and beverages. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share. Fun activities will be available for all - Tech Trivia, Future Freshmen Cake Race, Water Balloon Toss, and a Silent Auction to raise money for our Scholarship Fund!
| Winston-Salem/Triad
Thursday, August 7
7 p.m.
Newbridge Bank ParkGreensboro, NC
$10 for all adults.No charge for GT students!
RSVP to Eric King
RSVP by July 31 to sit with other Yellow Jackets! Send checks payable to Triad GT club to Eric King, 4503 Wild Oak Ln, Greensboro, NC 27406
Join us for fun evening at the ballpark and fellowship with other Yellow Jackets!
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For more information, contact Jane Stoner, senior manager, alumni clubs, 404-385-2216.
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