We are joining forces once again with the Delaware County OSU Alumni to bring you a game watch party for the Oregon game on October 12. Kickoff time is not yet known, but the party will start at least 30 minutes prior to kickoff.  Plan to get there early for a good seat! 

There’s no charge to attend, but we do need a headcount in advance, so we know how many seats to reserve.  You can go to the Delaware club’s website to register — you don’t need to log in, you can use the “Guest Checkout.”  The website is: https://www.locallevelevents.com/events
If you have any trouble with it, contact us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com for assistance.

We’ll have games and door prizes, the food is good and the company (Buckeye fans) is even better!   The location is the same as last year:  Wings & Rings, 8661 Columbus Pike (Route 23 about 3 miles north of the outerbelt), in Lewis Center.  It is a family friendly place, so bring the whole gang!

Questions?  Email us at: OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.comGO BUCKS!!

Our community service project this fall is in support of the Columbus chapter of Blue Star Military Mothers of America, an organization that supports our service men and women who are currently stationed overseas.  The local chapter, known as Buckeye Military Moms, packs and ships care packages of the items most requested by our soldiers and sailors. 

We are collecting for their holiday packages which ship in November, so during September and October, please consider donating the listed items to our collection.  You can drop off your donation at any of these club events:

     Club meetings on September 11 and October 9 (6 pm, Alumni House)
     Our “Picnic with the Police” event on September 25
     The “Wine Bistro Dinner” events on October 2 and 16

All donations must be received by the end of October to make it in time for the November packaging day (timed to be shipped and received before the holidays).  If you cannot attend one of the above events, or have questions about the program, please contact Marianne Wenger, mwenger1101@gmail.com  to make alternative arrangements for delivery.  Items can also be shipped to her at 981 Village Brook Way, Columbus 43235 but need to be received by Oct 31.

Requested items (no glass containers):

·        Travel size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, mouth wash, lip balm

·        Baby wipes – 40-52 ct.

·        Tuna pouches and cans of Vienna sausages

·        Cans of meat ravioli or spaghetti with meatballs

·        Small jars of peanut butter or Nutella

·        Individual fruit servings

·        Small packets of ramen noodles or cups of instant mac and cheese

·        Protein bars, Clif Bars, or granola bars

·        Small size snacks such as Pringles, peanut butter crackers, nuts, trail mix, or dried fruit

·        Individual drink mix packets

·        Gum

·        Microfiber cloths (shop/hand towel size)

·        Letters of Support – ask for guidelines for writing to the deployed

You can learn more about the local chapter and national organization here:  www.buckeyemilitarymoms.org;   

www.bluestarmothers.org.  Thank you for supporting our community service projects!

Come help us “Serve Those Who Serve! Wednesday, OCTOBER 30 , our alumni club will show appreciation for the OSU Police and Public Safety Dept. by serving lunch for all the officers as well as their administrative staff. This event has been extremely popular the past few years, and the police department is grateful to have us back again. We’ll be grilling and serving a “Tailgate” style lunch, so we need a few folks to help set it up, and a few to clean up after.  We also need a couple of grill masters. Join us for this great opportunity to give back to those who serve and protect the students and staff of our great campus! 

Sign up to participate by emailing us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com with your name, phone # and email address, and which shift you’re available for. 

Come help us say “Thank You!” to these hard-working individuals!

Join us as we host our friends from the Hampton Roads OSU Alumni Club for tailgate party for the Iowa game on October 5.  Our tailgate is located on the top (6th) floor of the Tuttle Garage (on the corner of Tuttle Park Place and Ives Drive). 

For only $10 / person, you can enjoy all of the food and beverages you wish. This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids. 

Game time is not yet known, but the tailgate will officially begin 3 hours prior to kickoff, whenever that is.   Whether or not you are attending the game, come for the party! 

Sign up here, or send your check (payable to Franklin County OSU Alumni Club) to Leyla Hawkins, 1149 Tillicum Drive, Worthington, OH 43085.  

Questions?  Email OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com

or call Leyla at 614-893-0559.  We have plenty of space, so bring as many friends as you want!

We hope by offering two dates, we’ll be able to have more people join us.  There is limited seating available for each evening, so you still need to get your reservation in early!  The Bistro will provide an amazing 4-course dinner, with wines paired to complement each serving. You’ll even be able to order bottles of the wines you enjoy right after dinner!

Plan to arrive by 6 pm so you have time to find parking and to socialize before dinner.  Parking is available behind the building (very limited), or on nearby streets, or also across the street in the Lane Ave Shopping Center. 

Questions? Call Leyla at 614-893-0559 or email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com

Thursday November 7, we’re doing a fun project for a good cause!

Come help us make Buckeye necklaces for patients at OSU Hospitals.  We will provide all the materials (buckeyes, beads, strings, etc).  You get to string them together and make someone happy!  We will meet at the Longaberger Alumni House at 6 pm on November 7, and spend an hour putting these little treasures together.  Then we’ll treat you out for dinner afterwards!

If you have questions or are able to join us, please contact Marianne Wenger at mwenger1101@gmail.com or 614-582-0854.  Give her your phone number and email address (so we can send you a reminder a few days before the event).  We just need to know how many people to plan for.  

Thanks for helping us making fellow Buckeyes smile!

The first raffle drawing was held August 22 at the Varsity Club.  Congratulations to the following winners!

Aug 31  Akron                           Michael Pirik
Sep 7   Western Mich               Carol Gravelle
Sep 21  Marshall                       Gary Bast
Oct 5    Iowa                             Wen Tung

There is still time to enter the second drawing of annual raffle of our Presidents Club season football tickets!  We still have the remaining four home games to draw winners.   All money raised goes directly to our Scholarship Fund to help a future Buckeye.

These great seats are in Section 16C, Row 1 with seatbacks!  All 8 home games are available and raffle tickets are still just $5 each, $25 for 6 tickets, or 13 tickets for $50. If your name is selected, you can buy our seats for that game.

We’re not allowed to sell raffle tickets on our website, so please send your check or money order (payable to Franklin County OSU Alumni Club) to Leyla Hawkins, 1149 Tillicum Drive, Worthington, OH 43085.  Make sure you include your phone number and email address with your check, so we can reach you after each drawing!

The second drawing will be held at the Oct. 9 Alumni Club meeting for the remaining games.  Every-one is welcome to attend the meeting and witness the drawing.  If you have questions, please call 614-893-0559 or email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com.

The second drawing will cover the final 4 games: 

• 10/26     Nebraska
• 11/9       Purdue
• 11/23     Indiana
• 11/30     That Team Up North

Football season will be here before we know it!  We will hold our annual tailgate for the Western Michigan game on Sept. 7, because that is also Alumni Marching Band Day.  Come see 800+ TBDBITL alumni perform the quadruple Script Ohio! Our tailgate is located on the top (6th) floor of the Tuttle Garage (on the corner of Tuttle Park Place and Ives Drive).

For only $10 / person, you can enjoy all of the food and beverages you want!  We’ll have 2 big tables with sandwiches, salads, deli trays, snacks, desserts, and more! — plus sodas, waters, and “adult” beverages.

This is a family friendly event, so feel free to bring the kids. Game time is not yet established, but we will begin our tailgate 3 hours prior to kickoff, whenever it is.  Whether or not you are attending the game, come for the party!  

Deadline Passed

Questions?  Reply to this email, or call Leyla at 614-893-0559.

Experience the wonder and tragedy of the world’s most famous ocean-liner, Titanic.  Viewed by more than 30 million people worldwide, this exhibition includes more than 200 authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic on display with full-scale room recreations.  This is an educational and intriguing experience for all ages.

If you try to go see the “Titanic” exhibit at COSI on your own, it will cost the average adult $45.  But we are putting together a Group Tour for our members that will only cost you $25!  Join us on Saturday August 3 at 1 pm at COSI, 333 W. Broad Street in downtown Columbus.  You’ll have time to visit and look around COSI before and after our tour, but we will enter the Titanic exhibit as a group.  

MAXIMUM 4 tickets/person. You’ll receive a reminder with group meeting instructions a few days before the event.  Questions?  Email us at OSUAlumniFranklinCounty@yahoo.com.