Join us Downtown Saturday October 8th for Buckeye Bash!

This Saturday, October 8th 2011 join co-hosts the OSU Alumni Club of Darke County and Main Street Greenville  for a game watch at the "Downtown Buckeye BASH". The event will mark this Saturday's Nebraska-Ohio State showdown and will be held from 6:00pm -11:00pm. The game watch will begin at 8 PM and will be held Downtown Greenville behind The Palace Building, which is located at the corner of 5th and Broadway. There will be activities for the whole family such as: Kids activities (6:00-9:00 pm), Taste of Downtown, Chili Cook-Off (7:00-1st quarter), Reverse Raffle (pre-sale tickets-$500 cash prize), Beer Tent, Best Dressed Buckeye Fan Contest (contest at half time), and an Adult Football Throw Contest. There will also be big screen televisions set up throughout the tents so you will have the best seat in the house!

All proceeds from event support Darke Co. OSU Alumni Scholarships and Main Street Greenville Projects.

The Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County would like to thank the evening's major event sponsors: Readmore's Hallmark & Second National Bank, Division of the Park National Bank.

For more information, visit: http://www.mainstreetgreenville.org/

We hope to see you there! If anyone takes pictures, share 'em by emailing Scott '05 at osuacofdarke@gmail.com

Go Bucks!

Scott '05

A thought from the Editor on the 2011 Football Season

My Facebook wall has been resembling a craigslist ad as of late. I had 3 opportunities to purchase tickets to the first game of the season at face value and 4 opportunities to buy Toledo tickets at less than face value. Wow! Where's the catch? I mean, we are talking about tickets to see one of the greatest university's in college football play, right? Believe me, I'm not ungrateful at the offers....I'm just wondering why since I graduated in 2005, I have had zero offers to buy tickets at such reasonable rates from people and then this year, I have people asking me to "make offer".

Like we have said for years....."Hang on Sloopy"....These times will not last. Granted, the "tattoos for trophies" scandal is our biggest in recent history but anyone that knows Ohio State Football history knows our football program has battled adversity before. Woody Hayes' dismissal in 1978 was quickly forgiven (temporarily) with Earle Bruce's near National Championship in his first year calling the shots. In the early 1960s (1961), the University declined bowl invitation on the heels of allegations that the University was becoming a sports factory. Did it affect the University? Name one player that played football for the Buckeyes between 1962 and 1967....It took 7 years for the program to rebound before the "Super Sophs" of 1968 immortalized themselves in Buckeye folklore.

Time and change will surely show How Firm Thy Friendship.....

Scott '05

Note: The opinions of this blog are that of the Editor and are not those of The Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County. If you have specific comments regarding this blog, please feel free to contact Scott '05 directly at: osuacofdarke@gmail.com. Should you be interested in writing news or Buckeye related editorials, please contact us once again at osuacofdarke@gmail.com

Darke Buckeyes Justin Rismiller and Maria Goubeaux Honored as "Top 20" Seniors By The College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

It is with great excitement that the Ohio State Alumni Club of Darke County extends our warmest congratulations to two Darke County natives that have been honored by their respective college at The Ohio State University as "Top 20 Seniors".

The two Darke County natives are Justin Rismiller, native of Rossburg and Maria Goubeaux, native of Versailles.

Both images can be made larger by clicking, but to pass along the write up information without making you click....

"Maria Goubeaux, Agricultural and Extension Education, Versailles, Ohio. She plans to teach high school agriculture."

"Justin Rismiller, Agribusiness and Applied Economics, Rossburg, Ohio. He has accepted a position in commodity marketing with Cargill in Sidney, Ohio"

Way to Go Maria and Justin!

Scott '05

The Ohio Union's Photo Gallery from Dr. Gee's visit to Darke County

In case you missed it, there were photographers from the Ohio State University on hand at the Dr. Gee visit to KitchenAid. The Ohio Union website has uploaded all photos from this event which I have linked below:

A Link to the Ohio Union Photo Gallery from Dr. Gee's Visit to Darke County

In news that might make Buckeyes and fans sick, it was overlooked by most in attendance that half of these photos were being taken by none other than Star Wide Receiver DeVier Posey, who maintained such a low profile that only few in attendance knew it was him. Thanks a lot, Eric for not telling me that at the time! :)

Scott '05

The Ohio State University President Gordon Gee and the Buckeyes Roll Into Darke County

Today June 28th the Ohio State University President Gordon Gee and a busload of Buckeye Students toting school spirit took over the KitchenAid Store in Downtown Greenville. On a scheduled appearance of the "President Gee State Tour", OSU's President made appearances throughout the Darke and Mercer Counties. Students informed me that they spent the day yesterday in Mercer County and today started at Midmark in Versailles, moved to the KitchenAid Center in Greenville, and were to make another tour stop before finishing the day at a Dayton Dragons game this evening.

While the crowd was not overwhelming, it was ample to show that Darke County has Buckeye Pride. Local media, alumni, business professionals, and local Buckeye fans crowded the entrance and inside of the KitchenAid store for a makeshift 'pep rally' that included Brutus Buckeye, two Buckeye Cheerleaders, and over a half-dozen student ambassadors.

While my photos were not the best due to flash and blur issues, the pictures tell the story. Please enjoy!

Here, Mayor Mike Bowers poses for a photo with the Ohio State students in attendance including Brutus:

Brutus has fun with local alumnus Wilma Heiby:

A young Buckeye fan with the OSU Cheerleaders in attendance:

Grady (Class of 2031) was 'wooed' by Brutus for a hug:

If mischief is to be found, Brutus is just the right 'nut':

Dr. Gee did some baking in the KitchenAid kitchen:

Dr. Gee talks with locals:

Past President Eric Brand with Brutus:

Granted, they are blurry but tell a funny conclusion to Brutus trying to get a hug from Grady....

Cheerleader Brittany gets the hug from Grady and Brutus is in disbelief:

First and foremost, a huge thanks to the University and Dr. Gee for arranging a visit to our county. Secondly, what a bright future this state has with the Buckeye students that were in attendance; they were bright, polite, and were most definitely worthy of being leaders for tomorrow.

O-H!

Scott '05

Alumni Club 15th Annual Scholarship Golf Outing Registration Forms are Now ONLINE

Please click on the image below to access a printable Registration form for the 15th Annual Scholarship Scholarshp Golf Outing. Forms can be mailed to:

The OSU Alumni Club of Darke County
P.O. Box 613
Greenville, OH 45331

Go Bucks!

Scott '05

OSU Scholarship Golf Outing

Greeting Buckeye Fans and Alumni,

My name is James Conway and I am here to discuss and post information about our Scholarship Golf Outing. The 15th Annual Darke County OSU Alumni Scholarship Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, August 6th at the Greenville Golf Course. Registration will begin at 11:30a.m. with a shotgun start at 12:30p.m. The golf outing format is a four person team with a two net best ball.

The event raises money for scholarships for Darke County students who will be attending The Ohio State University in the fall. This past year, the alumni presented scholarships in the amount of $1,823 to four deserving high school seniors.

There are various ways you can participate to help make this event a success. You can register to participate in the tournament as a golfer or as a four person team, you can be a sponsor of the event or volunteer.

If you have any questions, you may contact me, James Conway at jamesconway04@yahoo.com or (937) 548-9233 or reply to the post and I will get back with you. Please click here to download a registration form. Should you have problems with google docs or pdf files, you can email me and I will send you one.

Thanks and GO BUCKS!