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17th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing TSU Caribbean Cruise 17th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing Tri-State University’s 17th annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing Friday at Zollner Golf Course bolstered the Annual Fund for Scholarships more than any of the previous outings. The fund provides financial aid for deserving TSU students. This year’s event surpassed the Office of Alumni and Development goal of $50,000 by nearly $5,000, raising close to $13,000 more than last year’s event. One hundred ninety-two alumni, friends, and community business partners made up the 48 teams in the Florida scramble format tournament. Hot weather prevailed for the alumni golfers, who traveled from as far as Pennsylvania and California for the outing. Fifth Third Bank sponsored a lunch for golfers, and players in morning and afternoon flights returned to Witmer Clubhouse in the evening for dinner and the awarding of prizes for shots closest to the pin, longest drive, longest putt, and other special contests. The team of Joel Bickel, Jeff Reiniche, Mike Rogers, and John Weicht finished with a score of 53 to win the tournament, while Todd and John Stock, Scott Gruner, and Lance Krebs took second. Sarah Brown, Bob Shearer, Terry Stanley, and Liz Wall placed third. Frank Hall, BSBA ’70, and his wife, Beth, of Hall Bros. Transportation in Orleans, Ind., stepped up as the first-ever overall event sponsors. Rita Nedele, BSASG ’73, and her husband, Chuck, sponsored the evening’s prime rib dinner. - View Golf Slideshow First ever TSU caribbean cruise Tri-State University and Holland America made a perfect union for the first ever Tri-State University cruise! Alumni and friends of TSU set sail and enjoyed a warm week in the Caribbean where they were able to escape the final snowfalls and blustery days of winter with others in the extended TSU family. TSU guests traveled to this idyllic Caribbean region where they experienced world class diving, exquisite wildlife, diverse tropical cultures, spectacular shopping, and many excursions. After all was said and done and we headed back to the States, TSU guests gathered one last time for a farewell reception where they had the opportunity to reminisce as they viewed a rolling slide show of TSU photos from 1884 to 2007. It will be a long time before those who attended can forget the silky, soft, white sand and the turquoise blue seas. Looking back on the whole experience it seems as if it was a dream, and we thank those of you who spent the week with us for giving us the opportunity to spend this time together. We hope you will enjoy the next Escape with TSU. TSU Entertains nearly 50 in Detroit Despite frigid temperatures, TSU had a record turn out for this alumni dinner. Dr. Earl D. Brooks, Dr. David Finley, Dr. Dolores Tichenor, and Julie Wert had the opportunity to entertain nearly 50 guests. This was an exclusive opportunity to tour the private Roush Automotive Collection, featuring concept cars, one-of-a-kind classics, race cars, trophies, team equipment, photographs, and other artifacts, signifying over 40 years of motor sports achievements exclusively with TSU. Alumni enjoyed a first-hand look at this spectacular collection that contained educational exhibits of products and processes from Roush as a supplier of technological services to the automotive and aviation industries.
Alumni joined TSU in paradise on October 6, 7, and 8, 2006, as they traveled to "The Bahia," San Diego's original beachfront resort. Guests enjoyed a
three day weekend, which included a President's Reception, a cruise aboard the Bahia Belle, a tour of the Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum, Old Town
Trolley Tour, and Alumni Dinner.
This year's Touch the Future Homecoming weekend was the highest attended event in recent TSU history.
With nearly 350 in attendance, this year's occasion was a complete success. Highlights include the announcement
of our new capital campaign goal of $90 million, the election of a new trustee member, Dr. Winston Porter; and
the unveiling of a special section in Hershey Hall that highlights the career of long-time TSU basketball coach
Mark Peterman. View our online slide show for photo footage from the weekend's events. 16TH ANNUAL TSU ALUMNI & fRIENDS SCHOLARSHIP GOLF OUTING The 16th Annual TSU Alumni & Friends Golf Outing was touted as a great success. Nearly 200 alumni and friends joined in Tri-State University’s 16th Annual Alumni and Friends Golf Outing to raise over $42,000. The funds will be used to benefit the University’s scholarship endeavors. According to Allen Keen, Director of Annual Giving and Regional Campaigns, this year’s attendance was one of the best in recent years. "The University was proud to once again host a community-wide event,” said Keen. “The proceeds will benefit students pursuing a college education, which, in turn, brings money back into our community. The golf outing was a huge success and would not have been possible without the overwhelming support of local businesses and industry, as well as TSU’s alumni and friends. Their generous contributions will go a long way in ensuring our students with opportunities for lifelong learning. I would like to thank all of you—the sponsors, the community, our supporters, the golfers, and the volunteers—for your generous support of our mission and for investing in the future and in the students of TSU." The golf outing was held at Tri-State’s own Zollner Golf Course, which featured 18-holes of golf, lunch, dinner, and an award’s program. Tri-State University would like to thank the following businesses for their support: AMI Investment Management, Jim Ingledue Construction, and Design Collaborative as eagle sponsors. American Sealants, H.E. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, ABZ Realty, Bon Appetit, and Schrader Real Estate & Auction Company (by Richard Williams) contributed as birdie sponsors. Fifth Third Bank sponsored the day’s luncheon. The dinner sponsorship was courtesy of Frank Hall & Hall Bros. Transportation. The winning team was composed of four alumni. Bob Shearer, Liz Brown, Sarah Brown, and Justin Howard won by one stroke with a score of 55. The Jim Ingledue Construction team finished in second place at the two-flight scramble. "Due to the increased demand in support and participation, next year’s outing will again consist of a morning and afternoon flight,” added Keen. “Each flight will be limited to 144 golfers, so early registration is advised.” In addition to the day’s traditional events, the first annual Sig Cup Golf Tournament was played between four teams from the Kappa Sigma and Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. Kappa Sigma Fraternity won the two-day event, which started at the Alumni & Friends event held at Zollner Golf Course and finished at Glendarin Hills Golf Club. A total of $1,000 was raised to go into the winning fraternity’s scholarship fund. Plans are already underway for next year to include additional teams and fraternities. 3rd annual scholarship gala, February 11, 2006 Tri-State University’s third annual scholarship gala was a huge success thanks to the community, friends, alumni, and faculty and staff of TSU. Last weekend’s gala set another record with $63,000 raised for student scholarships. This amount tops last year’s record by $3,000. “We are fortunate to have a supportive community of friends and alumni who participate in this event,” said Melanie Brooks, TSU gala co-host. “We are grateful for the generosity of all the local individuals and businesses that provided support for the auction items. The silent and live auctions brought excitement to the event and helped boost the overall scholarship fund. This could not have been possible without the hard work and support of the gala committee, TSU students, faculty and staff.” One highlight of the evening were the four live auctions led by State Senator Dennis Kruse. The live auctions brought in over $10,000 towards institutional scholarships. Also on hand were Kruse’s wife, Kay, and State Representative and Mrs. Dick Dodge. In addition to the silent and live auctions, attendees sampled wine provided by Visentin Wine and Spirits, and enjoyed the sounds of the Hillsdale College Contemporary Jazz Band, which performed throughout the night. The gala was hosted by Dr. and Mrs. Earl D. Brooks II and Drs. Ralph and Sheri Trine. Each year, TSU awards over $7.5 million in institutional scholarships to support students who attend the Angola campus. TSU Hits the Jackpot! Spectacular accommodations, fabulous food, wonderful tours, and alumni representatives from the classes of 1948, 1949, 1950, 1954, 1956, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1981 and 1997 doesn't even begin to describe the wonderful weekend Dr. and Mrs. Brooks, Mike Ferrel, Allen Keen, and Julie Wert shared with these special friends of TSU. The weekend began as you pulled in to the Lake Las Vegas Resort area that sits just above the world famous Las Vegas Strip. Those who arrived after dusk were lucky enough to see a breathtaking view of the Las Vegas lights from above. Guests were then pampered by the MonteLago Village Resort as they stayed in their condominium style suite, enjoyed heated pools, a spectacular Jacuzzi, Mediterranean style shopping, and gaming. If the accommodations at the MonteLago weren’t enough, guests of TSU had the opportunity to embark on a breathtaking helicopter night flight over the Las Vegas strip, a chance to visit and tour one on the biggest engineering feats of all time, the Hoover Dam, golf Reflection Bay Golf Club, which was personally designed by Jack Nicklaus, golf The Falls Golf Club, a masterpiece designed by Tom Weiskopf, and take a luxurious yacht tour of beautiful Lake Las Vegas upon the La Contessa. At Friday evening’s President’s Reception guests mingled with the President and enjoyed lavish hors d’eouvres. Saturday and Sunday's TSU Breakfast Buffets were casual in dress, but the food was nothing short of elegant. Saturday evening’s Alumni Dinner of prime rib, California chicken, sautéed mixed vegetables, corn bread, rosemary and garlic potatoes, decadent chocolate cake and spectacular company was truly an event to remember!. Click here to see the invitation (pdf).
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