I just thought I would pass along some information for anyone that may be interested....The Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua Ohio is hosting a sports cards and collectibles show this weekend February 11-13. On Saturday February 12th, special autograph guest will be Brandon Saine, who was 2006's "Mr. Ohio" and is a Piqua native. He will be signing autographs from 1 until 3. His autographs will be free for the first, $5 for additional autographs. On Sunday February 13 from 2 until 4, Wide Receiver Dane Sanzenbacher will be signing autographs for $5 each with a maximum of 3 autographs per person.
I have been tracking Buckeye signings from around the state and these are the cheapest prices that either Brandon or Dane can be obtained. For anyone interested in tracking autograph signings of Buckeyes in and around Ohio, please visit http://www.buckeyesignings.com/
Scott '05
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
A Message from Archie Griffin, President of the Ohio State Alumni Association
I think most people know how I feel about paying forward. Woody Hayes introduced this idea to me, and as my life has progressed I’ve learned more and more how important and meaningful it is.
That is one reason I love my role at the Alumni Association. It gives me so many opportunities to pay forward, and I get to see first-hand the great work that our alumni clubs and societies do to pay forward as well. Our groups are the best, and consistently do things in their communities that represent Ohio State well.
My strong belief in helping those in need is one reason that the Alumni Association started its Charity Bowl efforts prior to the BCS National Championship Game in 2007. That year, we adopted the Recovery School District in New Orleans and asked alumni to provide their support. They responded as Buckeyes usually do, with an outpouring of generosity that helped raise nearly $70,000 for the impoverished school district.
Since then, Charity Bowl efforts have raised more than 70,000 meals for those in need and thousands of dollars for Ohio State’s important Students First, Students Now scholarship initiative. This year, we turned our focus back to food.
I have been asked why we selected food pantries again as our focus this year. To me, the answer was simple: You help where there is a need. And there is no question that this is a need.
I think we are all familiar with the economic challenges that our country is facing right now. Those challenges have created a much greater need for food donations, because demand on food pantries is rising. In 2011, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank expects to distribute four million more pounds of food to those in need than it did last year. At the same time, the MOFB is also experiencing a decrease in donations from the food industry, and those donations account for roughly half of all donations made to the Foodbank each year.
The story at MOFB is the same at countless other food pantries throughout the country. Demand for assistance is up, but supply is down. With this in mind, we decided to again ask alumni around the country to pitch in and help in any way they can.
There are a few ways you can assist this effort. Monetary donations to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank are perhaps the easiest way to give and you can donate by visiting our virtual food drive online at go.osu.edu/BeatHungerNow. Or, you can donate food by dropping it off at Longaberger Alumni House.
However, we recognize that we have a widespread alumni base and people may want to help in their home regions, so we encourage you to give locally, too. We’ve already heard from alumni clubs who are donating money, food, and volunteer time to food pantries in their areas. We’ve also heard from individual alums that are helping through donations or volunteerism.
To be honest, I don’t have a great deal of concern over how you help just that you choose to join the effort. We intend to keep the Charity Bowl open until the end of February and have set a goal of surpassing the 72,000 meals we generated from our last effort.
If you or your group are participating in an effort to support the Charity Bowl, we want to hear about it. You can fill us in on your good works by sending an e-mail to community@ohiostatealumni.org with the subject line: Charity Bowl. Or contact alumni club leader Kimberly Lowe (lowe@ohiostatealumni.org) or society leader Craig Little ( little@ohiostatealumni.org) to make sure that your group’s effort is counted.
In general, I hope our clubs and societies continue to focus on charitable efforts once the Charity Bowl is complete. Although we undoubtedly draw focus to a specific effort at this time of year, the commitment to pay forward is an everyday commitment in my mind. So whether you are supporting the effort now, or engaging in community service this spring or summer, I hope you continue to keep paying forward as a priority for your group.
Thank you again for your time and effort supporting this worthy cause. We’ve made a difference before in this area and I know we will again.
That is one reason I love my role at the Alumni Association. It gives me so many opportunities to pay forward, and I get to see first-hand the great work that our alumni clubs and societies do to pay forward as well. Our groups are the best, and consistently do things in their communities that represent Ohio State well.
My strong belief in helping those in need is one reason that the Alumni Association started its Charity Bowl efforts prior to the BCS National Championship Game in 2007. That year, we adopted the Recovery School District in New Orleans and asked alumni to provide their support. They responded as Buckeyes usually do, with an outpouring of generosity that helped raise nearly $70,000 for the impoverished school district.
Since then, Charity Bowl efforts have raised more than 70,000 meals for those in need and thousands of dollars for Ohio State’s important Students First, Students Now scholarship initiative. This year, we turned our focus back to food.
I have been asked why we selected food pantries again as our focus this year. To me, the answer was simple: You help where there is a need. And there is no question that this is a need.
I think we are all familiar with the economic challenges that our country is facing right now. Those challenges have created a much greater need for food donations, because demand on food pantries is rising. In 2011, the Mid-Ohio Foodbank expects to distribute four million more pounds of food to those in need than it did last year. At the same time, the MOFB is also experiencing a decrease in donations from the food industry, and those donations account for roughly half of all donations made to the Foodbank each year.
The story at MOFB is the same at countless other food pantries throughout the country. Demand for assistance is up, but supply is down. With this in mind, we decided to again ask alumni around the country to pitch in and help in any way they can.
There are a few ways you can assist this effort. Monetary donations to the Mid-Ohio Foodbank are perhaps the easiest way to give and you can donate by visiting our virtual food drive online at go.osu.edu/BeatHungerNow. Or, you can donate food by dropping it off at Longaberger Alumni House.
However, we recognize that we have a widespread alumni base and people may want to help in their home regions, so we encourage you to give locally, too. We’ve already heard from alumni clubs who are donating money, food, and volunteer time to food pantries in their areas. We’ve also heard from individual alums that are helping through donations or volunteerism.
To be honest, I don’t have a great deal of concern over how you help just that you choose to join the effort. We intend to keep the Charity Bowl open until the end of February and have set a goal of surpassing the 72,000 meals we generated from our last effort.
If you or your group are participating in an effort to support the Charity Bowl, we want to hear about it. You can fill us in on your good works by sending an e-mail to community@ohiostatealumni.org with the subject line: Charity Bowl. Or contact alumni club leader Kimberly Lowe (lowe@ohiostatealumni.org) or society leader Craig Little ( little@ohiostatealumni.org) to make sure that your group’s effort is counted.
In general, I hope our clubs and societies continue to focus on charitable efforts once the Charity Bowl is complete. Although we undoubtedly draw focus to a specific effort at this time of year, the commitment to pay forward is an everyday commitment in my mind. So whether you are supporting the effort now, or engaging in community service this spring or summer, I hope you continue to keep paying forward as a priority for your group.
Thank you again for your time and effort supporting this worthy cause. We’ve made a difference before in this area and I know we will again.
Monday, February 7, 2011
My Favorite Buckeye
As proud supporters of our beloved Alma Mater, it is easy to get caught up in the fervor of our excellence in athletics. At the age of 29, I have memories of many great Buckeyes in both football and basketball. The first dominating force in basketball that I remember as a kid was "Jimmy J", none other than All-American Jim Jackson. In football, the first mega star of my lifetime was Eddie George. I treasure the memories I have of watching both of them play. I remember Jim Jackson leading a very talented Buckeyes squad to 2 near-Final Four appearances. My very first Buckeye Game I ever attended was 1995's Illinois-Ohio State match up when Eddie George rushed for 314 yards on his way to the Heisman Trophy.
While I have watched many great athletes and great performances in my life as a Buckeye, my favorite Buckeye is one I was not alive to see play.
If you see me around on Saturdays in Autumn, you will see me sporting a scarlet jersey with the number "10" and the name "KERN" on the back, for Ohio State's legendary quarterback of 1968 until 1970. The first time I learned about Rex was when I was no more than 10 years old. Growing up in north central Ohio, I had "Buckeye Nuts" for parents and watched a lot of football videos. I watched "The 10 Year War" with my Dad where I learned about the gridiron feats of Rex Kern. He was the complete package; he was a smooth passer and a nimble runner. He rushed for over 500 yards each of his three seasons while throwing for over 2,400 yards in his career. Most of all, he won. During his three seasons at Ohio State, he led the Buckeyes to a 27-2 record that included the 1968 National Championship and National Football Foundation-recognized 1970 National Championship.
While we treasure all of our Buckeyes, do you have a favorite?
Post it in the comments!
Scott '05
While I have watched many great athletes and great performances in my life as a Buckeye, my favorite Buckeye is one I was not alive to see play.
If you see me around on Saturdays in Autumn, you will see me sporting a scarlet jersey with the number "10" and the name "KERN" on the back, for Ohio State's legendary quarterback of 1968 until 1970. The first time I learned about Rex was when I was no more than 10 years old. Growing up in north central Ohio, I had "Buckeye Nuts" for parents and watched a lot of football videos. I watched "The 10 Year War" with my Dad where I learned about the gridiron feats of Rex Kern. He was the complete package; he was a smooth passer and a nimble runner. He rushed for over 500 yards each of his three seasons while throwing for over 2,400 yards in his career. Most of all, he won. During his three seasons at Ohio State, he led the Buckeyes to a 27-2 record that included the 1968 National Championship and National Football Foundation-recognized 1970 National Championship.
While we treasure all of our Buckeyes, do you have a favorite?
Post it in the comments!
Scott '05
The Editor's Favorite Things: Buckeye Shirts from Homage Clothing
While I know that most are not keen on spending $28 on a t-shirt, I am absolutely addicted to the vintage look and soft and comfortable feel of t-shirts from Columbus company HOMAGE clothing. My first homage t-shirt was purchased from the Buckeye Corner back at Christmas 2009 and it was a Archie Griffin three-quarter length (baseball) tee. It is the softest shirt in my wardrobe. While HOMAGE carries a wide range of sports tees, they have a large selection of Buckeye gear. Now that they have opened a store at 17 E. Brickel St. in Columbus, I am planning on making a visit the next time I visit the capital city. For those that like to shop from home, the website address is http://www.homage.com. In the meantime, here are some of my HOMAGE Buckeye Favorites:
Singing Ohio's Praise,
Scott
Singing Ohio's Praise,
Scott
Saturday, January 29, 2011
"Leading off"....The Constitution of the Ohio State University Alumni Club of Darke County
CONSTITUTION OF
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
ALUMNI CLUB OF DARKE COUNTY
Revised 4/05
ARTICLE I – NAME
ARTICLE II – OBJECT
This club is formed to promote the advancement of: a) the interests of The Ohio State University and b) closer fellowship among the alumni, former students, and supporters of The Ohio State University.
1. All graduates of The Ohio State University and all other persons who have been in attendance as a student at the University are eligible for membership in this club.
2. Such non-alumni who by their interest and activity have distinguished themselves by their work for the University may be entitled to associate membership by special action of the Board of Governors of the local Alumni Club, and upon approval of the Board of Directors of The Ohio State University Alumni Association.
3. Interested spouses of members are eligible for associate membership. Associate members are ineligible to hold office, but may serve as committee members.
The officers of this club shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and immediate past president, all of whom must hold membership in the The Ohio State University Alumni Association.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the club, and shall be the chairman of the Board of Governors, and an ex-officio member of all committees, and shall continue to serve on the Board of Governors for at least one year after serving as president..
Section 2. Vice President:
In the absence or disability of the President, or at the request of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President. If the office of the President becomes vacant, the vice President shall become President and serve the balance of the term.
The Secretary shall have custody of the names and addresses of the alumni in the area, as provided by the Director of Alumni Affairs of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. The Secretary shall record all changes, notifying immediately the Director of Alumni Affairs of the Ohio State University Alumni Association of any additions or corrections to the list. The Secretary shall not release the list for political or commercial purposes, subject to expulsion from office by the board of Directors of the Ohio State University Alumni Association. Release of the list shall be made only on approval of the Director of Alumni Affairs of the Ohio State University Alumni association, subject to the constitution of the Association.
The Secretary shall send out all notices of meetings, and shall send reports of all meetings and activities of the club to the Director of Alumni Affairs of The Ohio State University MONTHLY. The Secretary shall assist the President and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
Section 4. Treasurer:
The Treasurer shall supervise all receipts and expenditures of the club. The Treasurer shall be an ex-officio member of the Meetings and Program committee, in charge of handling financial arrangements for their meetings. If dues are collected, the Treasurer shall collect and disburse them, subject to the approval of the Board of Governors..
Section 1.
The Board of Governors, all of whom must be members of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, shall consist of:
a. The above named officers;
b. The immediate Past President of the Club;
c. Up to four additional members as the local club may choose to elect;
d. The Director Alumni Affairs of the Ohio State University Alumni Association or designate as an ex-officio member.
Section 2.
The Board of Governors shall have full power to fill all vacancies.
Section 3.
The government of the club and the direction of its activities shall be vested in The Board of Governors.
Section 4.
A meeting of the Board of Governors must be called by the President of the club upon written request of three or more members of the Board of Governors.
Section 5.
The Board of Governors shall hold at least two meetings a year, one before the annual meeting of the club to draw plans therefore, and the other(s) at the discretion of the President.
ARTICLE VI – MEETINGS
Section 1.
At least one General Membership meeting must be held each year. Failure to comply with this provision shall make the club charter subject to revocation by The Ohio State University Alumni Association.
Section 2.
The annual meeting of the club shall be held in the Spring.
Section 3.
There shall be such other meetings each year as the President of the club deems desirable with the approval of the Board of Governors.
Section 4.
The President of the club must call a meeting upon written request of five members of the club. Upon failure of the President to schedule such a meeting within ten days of such request, the meeting may be called by any other officer or member of the Board of Governors, or by the five petitioning members. In such instance, the Director of Alumni Affairs of the Ohio State University Alumni Association shall be notified. Said Director shall send due notice of the date, place and purpose of the meeting to all members of the club.
Section 5.
Where this constitution fails to provide authority for procedure, Roberts Rules of Order shall be used.
ARTICLE VII – COMMITTEES
Section 1.
The President of the club shall appoint the following standing committees with the approval of the Board of Governors. The committee chairpersons shall report to the board of governors as needed.
a. Meetings and Activities:
It shall be the function of this committee to organize the meetings and activities of the club; plan the program; obtain the publicity for them; and to notify by mail or phone, or both, to the alumni and former students within the area of the club.
b. Membership:
It shall be the duty of this committee to check the names of all eligibles for membership with the Director of Alumni Affairs of The Ohio State University Alumni Association and to use all means possible to induce non-members to do their share in furthering the interests of the University by joining the Ohio State University Alumni Association.
c. Publicity:
This committee shall work closely with the Meetings and Programs Committee and shall use all means to obtain adequate and all favorable publicity for the University. This committee shall cooperate with the Alumni Office and with the University department of Public Relations to insure that publicity emanating from the Campus and from the club is brought to the attention of the news media in the area.
d. New Students (Student Outreach):
This committee shall be constantly alert to see that the high school students of their area are acquainted with the prestige and facilities of the University. It shall make contact with prospective students; arrange such events as a University Day in the local high schools; promote the award of scholarship and athletic plaques; notify the Alumni Office of outstanding students ready for college; and arrange, through it to get literature and entrance forms in the hand of those students.
e. General University Relations:
This committee shall be the liaison agency between the University and their local community. It may arrange, under the direction of the local alumni club President, for the sponsorship (either by club or by civic, musical or fraternal groups), of band and glee club concerts; appearance of dramatic groups; lectures by professors; extension courses; alumni study groups and the like.
f. Gifts, Bequests, and Endowments:
It shall be the duty of this committee to call to the attention of the alumni and the public at large, the constant opportunity for needed gifts to the University, such as book collections from libraries, funds for scholarships, museum and art collections, and student loans. (Bequest forms will be furnished by the Ohio State University Development Fund, under whose direction and jurisdiction this committee shall work.)
Section 2.
The President of the club, with the approval of the Board of Governors, shall appoint such additional committees as deemed necessary to further the interests of the club, and may prescribe the duties of such committees.
ARTICLE VIII – ELECTIONS
The officers shall be elected biennially at the annual membership meeting, and shall hold office until their successors have been elected and qualified.
This constitution shall be officially adopted upon its approval by a majority vote of the members of the local club in attendance at any regular or special meeting of the club. It shall take effect upon the granting of a charter by The Board of directors of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, authorizing its functioning as one of the official Alumni Clubs of The Ohio State University.
ARTICLE X – AMENDMENTS
This constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special membership meeting of the club. No amendments shall take effect until duly approved by the Board of Directors of The Ohio State University Alumni Association.
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