Reservation policy regarding Mid-Michigan Alumni Club events: As everyone knows, planning events requires a great deal of preparation and early commitments regarding space and catering. As a result, priority waiting lists are now being established for events that have capacity constraints. Once the ticket price is announced, priority will be given to those already on the list. However, reservations are only guaranteed upon receipt of payment in full within the announced deadline.
2010 Sporting Events The purpose of the Sporting Events Committee is increase awareness of the club and offer value-added events to Club members via activities centered around various MSU sports.
2010 Non-Sporting & Cultural Events The Non-Sporting Events Committee seeks to add value to Alumni Association membership for Mid-Michigan Spartans. This committee creates opportunities to boost club members’ involvement with the university, and interaction with other area alumni.
2010 Spartan Crystal Ball
Valentine’s Day weekend was filled with romantic “Big Band” music and elegant dining for a very special occasion – the 3rd annual Spartan Crystal Ball.
An encore performance from Carl Cafagna with his SoundLove band provided concert beautiful music for listening and dancing. Proceeds from the ball and a live auction (with a full array of unique and special items, valued at all levels) will benefit the MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan Endowed Scholarship fund to enable tri-county area students to attend MSU as well as other charitable organizations.
The Honorary Committees, including College Deans and community leaders, will be co-chaired by Patrick McPharlin, President and CEO of the MSU Federal Credit Union, and his wife Vicky.
Additional honorary committee members include:
Charles Ballard & June Youatt
Joyce Banish
Bill & Cindy Beekman
Michael & Peggy Brand
Angela & Greg Brown
Stella Cash
Dee Cook
Tom & Ronda Coon
Gordon & Mary Guyer
Jeff Hicks
John Hill
Lupe Izzo
Timothy Muffitt
Jim & Geri Potchen
Roy Saper
Arlene & Larry Sierra
Scott Westerman
Kim Wilcox
The club appreciates the support and hard work of the 2009 committee of volunteers who spend many months planning and implementing the Spartan Crystal Ball.
Major Event Sponsors include: MSU Federal Credit Union
Jones Telecom Group
MSU Department of Radiology Rehmann Financial
Spartan Hall of Fame Cafe'.
Honorary Committee of University Deans Agriculture and Natural Resources: Jeffrey D. Armstrong, PhD
Arts and Letters: Karin A. Wurst, PhD
Business: Elvin C. Lashbrooke, Jr., PhD
Communication Arts & Sciences: Pamela Whitten, PhD
Education: Carole Ames, PhD
Engineering: Satish S. Udpa, PhD
Honors: Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, PhD
Human Medicine: Marsha D. Rappley, M.D
James Madison: Sherman W. Garnett, PhD
Law: Joan W. Howarth, JD
Lyman Briggs: Elizabeth H. Simmons, PhD
Music: James B. Forger, MA
Natural Science: R. James Kirkpatrick, PhD
Nursing: Mary H. Mundt. PhD, RN
Osteopathic Medicine: William D. Strampel, DO
Res. College, Arts & Humanities: Stephen L. Esquith, PhD
Social Science: Marietta L. Baba, PhD
Spartan Insight Future Events Schedule
2010
Spartan Insight Series with the MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan - MSU’s Role in Recreating Michigan
Join Alumni and friends of the Mid-Michigan Alumni Club as experts from MSU discuss the positive initiatives that are being taken to move the Michigan economy forward with new technologies and the best use of our natural resources.
This series on Michigan and its economy is jointly sponsored by the MSU Federal Credit Union and the MSU Alumni Club of Mid-Michigan. The Michigan Economic Series is open to members of the MSU Federal Credit Union and MSU Alumni Association without charge.
Where: MSU Federal Credit Union Headquarters Building at 3777 West Road in East Lansing.
When: The seminars start at 6:00 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Reservations Required: Please reserve your space at midmievents@yahoo.com. or by calling Caroline Vanhouten at 517-333-2242.
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2009 Freshman Picnic A Big Success