For more information about UGA Alumni Association Regional Programs please contact:
Tami Gardner
Director of
Regional Programs
and Alumni Tours
tgardner@uga.edu
UGA Alumni Association
Wray-Nicholson House
298 S. Hull Street
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-2251
(800) 606-8786
Email Us
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Washington DC Chapter
Includes Maryland Counties: Charles, Montgomery, Prince George’s
Virginia Counties: Alexandria City, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church City, District of Columbia
Your local UGA Alumni Association Club would benefit greatly through your involvement in the planning and execution of events and activities for fellow Bulldogs. If you are interested in meeting more Georgia graduates, share your red and black enthusiasm and make a difference to your University and community, contact the president:
Valerie Elston ‘04
Valerieelston@gmail.com
To connect to the independent chapter site that is maintained and monitored by the local volunteers, click here. If you have questions or comments about the webpage, please contact the chapter directly.
Letter from the Washington DC Chapter. (Word Document)
Past Presidents: Ryan O’Neill ‘01, Lindsay Moss ‘00
   
Grady College Public Relations Student Society of America DC Trip
February 26
For the second year, Grady College’s PRSSA student group will be in DC February 24-26, 2010 to tour local Public Relations agencies and shadow professionals. This trip provides Juniors and Seniors with a close-up look at the communications profession in DC.
The chapter is currently seeking DC communications professionals interested in hosting a student for a half or full day of shadowing on Friday, February 26. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact PRSSA Faculty Advisor Dr. Betty Jones at betjones@uga.edu.
Want to learn more about the trip? View this short YouTube Video.
Attention all College of Education graduates and teachers
Interested in meeting VIPs from UGA’s COE as they pass through DC? If so, contact Evan Glazer who is organizing informal events to offer professional learning opportunities to keep the group connected.
Alternative Spring Break Students – Dinner Sponsors Needed
March 9 & 12
Each spring, the DC Dawgs sponsors UGA students taking part in the Alternative Spring Break here in our area. We are once again excited to take part in this program and provide dinner on two separate occasions for the students giving of their time. The chapter will provide the students with dinner on March 9 and 12.
Alums are needed to:
- Contribute food items for a potluck style dinner
- Make a donation to the Chapter to purchase dinner for the students
- Attend dinner at a local restaurant and cover the cost of a student’s dinner
- Offer to host dinner at their house
If you are able to assist, or have any questions, please contact Student Involvement Coordinator, Evangeline George.
Shamrock Fest Ticket Fundraiser
March 13
Thinking of going to Shamrock Fest this year? Buy your tickets using the special DC Dawgs code (see below) and a portion of the sales will go directly to the Washington, DC Chapter! Money raised helps us host events throughout the year and support the UGA Alumni Association’s scholarship endowment fund. Please share the code with anyone you know purchasing tickets!
The National ShamrockFest features over 50 amazing bands and DJs on a dozen stages, plus roving entertainers, endless drink stations, food and craft vendors, an Irish Village, Shamrock Pub Games, carnival rides & games, massive tented and open areas, and much, much more.
Details:
Date: Saturday, March 13, 2010
Location: RKF Stadium
Cost: Tickets ($20, $4 back), VIP Tickets ($60, $8 back)
Code: GRN4UGA
Tickets can be purchased through the event Web site: www.shamrockfest.com
Caps vs. Thrashers – Gauging Interest
April 1
The DC Dawgs are considering buying group rate tickets to the Caps v. Thrashers game, Thursday, April 1, 2010. Tickets would be about $40 per person. Please e-mail Doug Matties if you are interested in this event. We need an approximation of those interested to ensure we purchase the correct number of tickets.
First Thursday Dinners
Once a month alumni gather at local restaurants to share a great meal and even better company. Please contact Valerie Elston ’04 for the location.
Get involved with local alumni! Attend an event. Volunteer your time. Bring another Bulldog with you. Contact Valerie Elston ’04 for more details.
DC Dawgs CAN Basketball
Want to play? E-mail John Longmire at jdlongmire@gmail.com to sign-up or with questions.
Flag Football Update
If you are interested in playing flag football please contact Chris Sorrow or Jeff Bonick.
Alternative Spring Break
March 12, 2008 – the DC Chapter hosted a dinner for UGA students who participated in Alternative Spring Break.
Reception on the Hill
 
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Regional Program Award Ceremony Pictures
 Regional Volunteer of the Year
In 2006, the then current chapter president, Lindsey Moss ‘00, was named the very first Regional Volunteer of the Year by the UGA Alumni Association for her tireless efforts in the Washington, DC area.
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