Today is August 1, 2010
| Calendar of Events |
| January 14, 2010 | Board Meeting, Gilligan’s on Eisenhower Blvd, 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| January 20, 2010 | Happy Hour, Lancaster Brewing Company, 5:00 pm |
| February 13, 2010 | Bus Trip to State College. PSU Men’s Basketball vs. MSU |
| February 18, 2010 | THON Night Out! |
| February 18, 2010 | Board Meeting, Appalachian Brewing Company, 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| March 3, 2010 | Happy Hour, Lancaster Brewing Company, 5-7 pm |
| March 11, 2010 | Board Meeting, Gilligan’s on Eisenhower Blvd, 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| March 21, 2010 | Bowl for Kids’ Sake, ABC Lanes, Mechanicsburg |
| April 8, 2010 | Board Meeting, Gilligan’s on Eisenhower Blvd, 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| April 13, 2010 | City Lights Event: Pennsylvania’s Energy Future, Whitaker Center, 5:30 PM |
| April 21, 2010 | Happy Hour, Coakley’s Restaurant & Irish Pub in New Cumberland. 5 – 7 p.m. |
| May 13, 2010 | Board Meeting, Coakley’s Irish Pub, New Cumberland , 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| June 2, 2010 | Happy Hour, Lancaster Brewing Company, Harrisburg, 5:00 through 7:00 p.m. |
| June 10, 2010 | Board Meeting, Coakley’s Irish Pub, New Cumberland , 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| July 8, 2010 | Board Meeting, Coakley’s Irish Pub, New Cumberland , 6:30 till 8:30 p.m. |
| July 18, 2010 | Senators Ball Game & Picnic |
| August 6, 2010 | Chapter Golf Tournament, Armitage Golf Course |
| November 12, 2010 | PSU Nittany Lions vs. the Buckeyes Bus Trip |
| November 20, 2010 | Penn St vs Indiana Football Game at Fed Ex Field Bus Trip |
| Football Trip to Ann Arbor |
Sponsored by The Harrisburg Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association.
The trip was sold out and a resounding success, made all the sweeter by a PSU win. Michigan was hospitable, but chilly. We thank Allen Cwalina for organizing this event. Keep posted to this website for the next Football trip(s) for 2010, TBA.
| Board Meeting |
Board Meetings are held starting at 6:30 the second Thursday of every month. Please see the events page for specific locations. All members and friends of Penn State are welcome to attend. If you would like to speak at a board meeting, offer ideas, observe us in action, or get involved there is no better way. The board nearly always has positions open and avenues for involvement available.
| Happy Hour, Lancaster Brewing Company, Harrisburg, 5:00 through 7:00 p.m. |
Join Chapter Members at Lancaster Brewing Company for a fraternal gathering. If you are not a member, but a fan or fellow Alumni, come join us. The event is from 5 until 7:00. Come to learn about what our plans are, to join the club, for the $2.50 pints or other possible specials or just come to get to know some fellow Penn Staters.
| Bus Trip to State College. PSU Men’s Basketball vs. MSU |
The chapter is running an unprecedented second basketball trip on Saturday, February 13, 2010. The trip price of $45/person includes Includes: Motorcoach Transportation, Game Ticket, Bus Refreshments (Beer, Soda, Water) and Snacks! For more information contact Allen Cwalina (717) 343-4670 (acwalina@comcast.net )or Nikos Phelps (717) 982-3701.
Itinerary
9:00 AM : Depart for University Park/Bryce Jordan Center. Bus will leave from HighPoint Commons Shopping Center Parking Lot (I-283, Swatara Twp). Cars may be parked at location across from Chili’s restaurant
12:00 PM : Penn State vs. Michigan State Basketball Game
2:30 PM : Bus will transport all to downtown State College for an afternoon of celebration and dinner at your favorite establishments and/or shopping at your favorite downtown stores.
7:00 PM : Bus will leave State College for return.
9:00 PM : Arrive at High Point Commons
Reservation Form
Name_________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________
Phone________________________________________________
Email________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to: Harrisburg Chapter/Penn State Alumni Association
Send Payment to:
Allen Cwalina
1343 Sconsett Way
New Cumberland, PA 17070
We are… Penn State!
Click here for Itinerary and Reservation Form.
| City Lights Event: Pennsylvania’s Energy Future, Whitaker Center, 5:30 PM |
Join other Penn Staters at Whitaker Center on Tuesday, April 13 at 5:30 p.m. for this “City Lights” event. For a stimulating presentation on green energy projects in Pennsylvania by Seth Blumsack, assistant professor of energy policy and economics. There will be delicious food on hand. City Lights events are sponsored by the Penn State Alumni Association in cooperation with Penn State’s colleges and alumni groups. Proceeds benefit the Four Diamonds fund.
Price: $25 for members. $40 nonmebers
Call 1-800-548-5466 to register.
For more information
Call: 800-548-LION (5466) option 5, option 1
E-mail: alumnitravel@psu.edu
Web: http://www.alumni.psu.edu/events/citylights/
| THON Night Out! |
Please join the Chapter on February 18th at Appalachian Brewing Company (ABC) in our effort to support THON. The Penn State Dance Marathon (THON) is a year long effort to raise funds and awareness for the effort against pediatric cancer. With the support of students all across the Commonwealth and THON alumni around the world, we continue to make great strides to finding a cure for all childhood cancers.
Please join the Harrisburg Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association in supporting this cause by stopping by one of the Appalachian Brewing Company locations either in Camp Hill or Harrisburg for dinner and drinks. When you do, mention your desire to support THON through the Chapter and a portion of your purchase costs will go toward THON.
Locations:
West Shore: 3721 Market Street, Camp Hill. (717) 920-2739
East Shore: 50 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg. (717) 221-1083
| Penn St vs Indiana Football Game at Fed Ex Field Bus Trip |
The Penn State Harrisburg Chapter of the Alumni Association is now sending three buses to go to the Penn State vs. Indiana Game on November 20th at FeEx field in Landover MD. Two of the buses filled in three weeks. The third will go fast, so do not hesitate to join the Chapter for this bus trip to FedEx field. Yes, this field is the home of the Washington Redskins.
The trip includes: a game ticket, motor coach transportation, refreshments on the bus and a pig roast on the game site. The cost is $139/person. For reservations contact either Alan Cwalina (acwalina@comcast.net or 343-4670) or Nikos Phelps (Nikos@UtopianLandscapes.com or 982-3701).
| Chapter Golf Tournament, Armitage Golf Course |
Mark your calendars! Friday, August 6 the our Chapter will be hosting the annual scholarship golf tournament at Armitage Golf Course. Sign up as a single for $70, or get together a foursome. Sponsors, please contact Joe Bowker, (717) 232-7154. All benefits go to the scholarship fund for incoming in need Freshmen from Cumberland and Dauphin Counties.
The $70 fee includes the 4-person scramble, greens fees, cart and dinner.
Registration: 11:30 a.m.
First Tee Off: 12:30 p.m.
Dinner/Raffle 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers: Contact Joe Bowker, 232-7154. Before the tournament volunteers are needed for engaging sponsors, recruiting golfers and organizing. During the tournament volunteers are needed for hole watching, beverage cart driving and staffing the registration desk. This is a fun, engaging and rewarding annual effort. All volunteers may attend the dinner, free of charge.
Foursome Registration
Golf Registration and Sponsorship
| Senators Ball Game & Picnic |
Join the Chapter when the Senators host the Altoona Curve on July 18th at 12:45 p.m. in the Senators' new ball park. The picnic area opens at 12:30, a catered picnic will be served in the third base picnic area at 1:00 p.m. and game time is 2:00 p.m. The picnic is an all-you-can-eat style buffet. Cost is $20 for Adults who are Chapter Members and $10 for Children. Non-members may join us for $22 for adults and $12 for children. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the ballpark. To reserve your seats or for more information contact Nikos Phelps at (717) 982-3701, Nikos@UtopianLandscapes.com
| PSU Nittany Lions vs. the Buckeyes Bus Trip |
She (/he) who hesitates is lost. Our Chapter is hosting a trip to Columbus Ohio by motor coach from November 12 through the 14th. The trip includes the bus, a game ticket per seat, two nights hotel accommodations, a pre-game buffet, a covered tent tailgate party, an all you can eat Sunday breakfast/brunch buffet and a trip souvenir. The price is $450 per person for double room occupancy and $575 for a single room occupancy. Join us to cheer on the Nittany Lions in Columbus. To make your reservations, contact Allen Cwalina, (717) 343-4670, ACwalina@comcast.net. This trip sold out quickly last year, so do not delay.