UMDC News

Michigan Alumni Softball

2011-04-18T05:58:00.000-07:00

The Capital Alumni Network (CAN) softball season is kicking off. We play against other local alumni clubs. Games are various weeknights and weekends from April through August on the mall. Please contact Coach Joe Friedman at friedman_joe@hotmail.com for additional information.

Be the Twelfth Man As Wolverine Men's Soccer Competes This Saturday in an NCAA Quarterfinal in College Park

2010-11-30T20:39:00.000-08:00

This past weekend the UM Men's soccer team defeated 7th seed South Carolina in South Carolina by 3 - 1 to advance to the Elite Eight of the NCAA tournament for only the second time in the program's history. Next Saturday, Dec. 4, at 1 pm the Wolverines face 2nd seed Maryland at Ludwig Field in College Park, with a chance to advance to the national Final Four for the first time.

Maryland is formidable but this Michigan team has repeatedly beaten nationally-ranked teams on their own turf. Freshman Soony Saad has the second-most goals in the country (19) this season and he will probably have the most before the tournament ends. This is a rare opportunity to see a Michigan team play in the DC area, and fan support could make the difference. Tickets are only $10 and can be purchased online at

http://ev9.evenue.net/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/SEGetEventInfo?ticketCode=GS%3AUMD%3AS10%3AN4%3A&linkID=umd&shopperContext=&caller=&appCode=

The match is certain to be packed and seating is general admission, so order your tickets soon, arrive early, and wear blue to support the Wolverines on their way to the Final Four. If you would like to meet up and sit with other U-M alumni/fans please look for the UMDC Michigan tent in the parking lot well ahead of the game.

Umich-DC POC: Dave Burgett, DWBurgett@comcast.net

Big Ten Kayaking and Beer Tasting

2010-09-10T07:02:00.000-07:00

UMDC has organized with other Big Ten alumni and Cal-Berkeley a kayaking and beer-tasting event. Get ready for a fun day on the Shenandoah followed by a delicious (and filling) private dinner and beer tasting!

This trip is for ALL alumni (and guests) who are in good physical condition for 3 hours on the river. Space on the bus is limited, so don't wait until the last minute!

Proceeds from this activity will benefit the UMDC scholarship fund.

TO SIGN UP:
1. Visit http://dc.urbanescapesusa.com/index.php/trips/detail/big_10_kayak_and_beer_extravaganza
2. Once you have added the trip to your cart, click "Add a coupon" and enter GOBLUE-10 before checking out.

Please note that there are a few personal items that you should bring—including some Michigan gear—so come prepared (for a great time)!

Deets:
Date: Sunday, September 26th
Time: Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Shenandoah (Virginia)
Cost: $89/person (all-inclusive: transport, kayaking, dinner, beer)

2010 Commencement to Air on Big Ten Network

2010-04-15T12:50:00.000-07:00

Big Ten Network to Televise President Obama’s Commencement Address

at the University of Michigan

Special edition of University Showcase at 10:30 a.m. ET on May 1

CHICAGO & ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Big Ten Network will offer live television coverage of President Barack Obama’s commencement address at the University of Michigan. Live coverage of the commencement from Michigan Stadium will begin at 10:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 1, as a special edition of the network’s University Showcase programming.

President Obama’s speech will be the first televised commencement address for the three-year-old network, a partnership between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks. The entire commencement ceremony will also be streamed live at www.BigTenNetwork.com.

Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman said such a major national event taking place on a Big Ten campus was a natural fit for the network. “The Big Ten Conference is about more than just athletic excellence. Our universities also represent the very best in higher education. President Obama’s Commencement address at the University of Michigan is undoubtedly a newsworthy occasion, and we’re pleased to be able to carry it live to a national audience.”

In addition to airing more than 350 live sporting events, studio shows, original programming, coaches’ shows and classic games, the network also provides universities the ability to produce programming focused on campus activities unrelated to sports through University Showcase. This year, the network will air over 100 hours of University Showcase.

President Obama will become the fourth sitting American president to visit the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, following George H.W. Bush in 1991; Gerald R. Ford, who launched his re-election campaign there in 1976; and Lyndon B. Johnson, who announced the Great Society Program at the campus in 1964. This will be Obama’s first visit to the university as president.

2010 U of M Congressional Breakfast Online Auction - NOW OPEN

2010-03-02T08:47:00.000-08:00

Please be sure to visit our online auction, as we have many new items listed at: http://auctions.readysetauction.com/michigan Deadline to bid online is March 8, 2010 (at NOON). To bid online, you will need to sign up with ReadySetAuction — the process is very simple, and you do not need to provide your credit card to bid — we will contact you if you win an item!

59th Annual Congressional Breakfast and Silent Auction

2010-02-08T12:38:00.000-08:00

Join fellow U-M alumni and friends at the annual Congressional Breakfast and Silent Auction of the U of M Club of Washington, DC. Our keynote speaker this year is Senator Carl Levin, and we will also hear from U-M President Mary Sue Coleman, Alumni Association President Steve Grafton, and other University officials.

Our silent auction at the breakfast will once again benefit the club’s scholarship commitments to DC area students attending the University. As in past years, we will offer many items in several categories ranging from sporting event tickets, vacation venues, restaurant offerings, Michigan and University items and more. Check the club’s Web site at http://www.umdc.org before Tuesday, March 9, for our online portion of the silent auction by Ready, Set, Auction to preview and make initial bids on items.

All proceeds benefit our club’s scholarship program and donated items are tax-deductible.

Cost:
$38 UM grads classes 2006-2009
$45 all other UM alumni and friends

Please make your reservation at: http://www.umdc.org

If you have questions, please contact Cindy Bank of the Michigan Washington Office at bankc@umich.edu, or 202-554-0578. Questions about the silent auction may be directed to Jeff Schoenherr at schoenherrja@yahoo.com or Emily Singer at emilyksinger@gmail.com.

Needed: Scholarship Committee Volunteers

2009-12-13T09:03:00.000-08:00

Every year the U-M Alumni Club of Greater Washington, D.C. offers one $25,000 ($6,250 per year) scholarship to a promising high school senior from the Greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area who will attend the University of Michigan. Each year a Committee of about 10 active and committed alums participates in the application review process and selection.

Responsibilities include:
- reviewing all the applications in the March-April time frame
- objective scoring based on defined criteria
- and possibly interviewing the candidates over a weekend in April

We are looking for a few committed, interested alums to participate on the Committee. Please send an e-mail to Peter Brown at peterqbrown@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in this year's D.C. Club Scholarship program.

Nothing to Do Thanksgiving Weekend?

2009-11-25T07:48:00.000-08:00

Join us for Michigan Basketball!!!

This holiday weekend the Michigan basketball team competes in the 2009 Old Spice Classic (http://www.oldspiceclassic.com). Come watch with fellow alumni two games this weekend:

Friday Nov 27: Opponent: Marquette or Xavier with a Noon or 2:30pm tip
Sunday Nov 29: Opponent TBD and Time TBD

Venue: Rock Bottom Arlington, 4238 Wilson Blvd in the Ballston Mall http://www.rockbottom.com
Specials:
Friday: $2 Pints
Sunday: $2 Pints or $4 23oz glasses (and watch the game on their new 72" plasma)
For game times, opponents, and the Club's plans, make sure to check our calendar at: www.umdc.org

We will be selling the UMDC holiday ornaments (cash only) for $32. A percentage of sales goes towards the scholarship fund. http://www.spiritedwhimsy.com/store/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=4

Want to enjoy the company of a fun bunch of people AND truly exceptional cuisine?

2009-09-14T06:59:00.000-07:00

Please join fellow University of Michigan Alumni at the Mansion on O Street (near Dupont Circle) for the ‘O-Dinnertini’ as the Club kicks off its new ‘Supper Club.’ Treat yourself to one of the area’s best kept secrets. We promise that you will find this to be one of the most delicious, fun, and memorable dining experiences around. Plenty of options available for vegetarians too! For more details see https://www.omansion.com

PURCHASE TIX HERE: http://dc.umclubs.com/index.php?page=supper-club-kickoff-dinner-11-9-09

Price: $49 (Member) / $54 (Non-Member)
Price includes open bar, buffet dinner (a huge one), and museum tour. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund.

Reservations placed after 3:00 p.m. on the day of the event must be made directly through the O Mansion’s website and will be subject to a $10/person surcharge. Business/casual dress, please.

Homecoming Tickets Still Available!

2009-08-30T19:03:00.000-07:00

The Washington , DC Alumni Club has a limited number of Homecoming Packages available for sale -- the game is September 26 vs. Indiana . We hope as many club members as possible can join us. The Packages are $85 and includes a game ticket and a AAUM tailgate ticket (mandatory - can not separate). There is also a nominal Athletic Department fee.

Ordering/Payment is due at time of commitment -- orders will be taked on a first come, first served basis. If you would like to join other Club Alumni for Homecoming, please specify your name, email, phone number, and number of packages desired.

Send this information to Sam Chappell at slchapp@umich.edu with the subject, " Michigan Football Tickets"Payment instructions will follow immediately. We hope you can join us.

GO BLUE!

UMDC Welcomes U-M Coaches

2009-05-13T05:31:00.000-07:00

On May 12 the University of Michigan Alumni Club hosted U-M Coaches Rodriguez, Beilein, and Berenson for an evening of celebrating accomplishments of our teams, hoping for an ever more victorious future, and to enjoy 'Wolverine Spirit.' Thanks to all to attended!

An account (with photos) of the event prepared by alumnus Bret Hautamaki is posted on MGoBlog. If you missed the event you should definitely take a minute to give a read!

UM Coming to DC for NCAA Water Polo Championships

2009-05-01T16:02:00.000-07:00

Come out and support U of M Women's Water Polo Team as they compete for the NCAA Championship. This is a GENERAL ADMISSION event and UMDC will is coordinating an UM alumni section on Saturday and Sunday, so please RSVP once you've purchased your tix.

PRICES: The FULL weekend is $40 ($25 for under 12 or with college ID) and single day is $15 ($10 for under 12 or with college ID)

WHEN: Friday, May 8th thru Sunday, May 10.

WHERE: U. of Maryland, 1115 Eppley Recreation Center, College Park, MD 20742-5311

FOR tickets and Information: http://www.umterps.com/sports/w-wpolo/spec-rel/ncaa-09-w-polo-championships.html

TO RSVP FOR UMDC SECTION CONTACT: Alex Jaffe - alex.jaffe@gmail.com

More info: http://www.mgoblue.com/water-polo-w/article.aspx?id=176418

Volunteers Needed for New Programming Committee!

2009-04-15T05:49:00.000-07:00

UMDC is forming a Programming Committee and seeking volunteers to make a contribution to this effort. To better serve our diverse membership we are adding to our already extensive activity schedule. For example, in the coming months you will see more activities that are family-friendly and a speaker series that will tap into our network of 14,000 strong in the Greater D.C. area and provide a forum to exchange ideas and perspectives. To plan and execute these activities we will need some alums to step forward and pitch in. If you would like to contribute to the Club in this way, please email Programming Committee Chair Cortney Robinson at: cortneyr@umich.edu

Gamewatch Update: Basketball and Hockey

2009-03-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

Join fellow alums in cheering on the Wolverine basketball and hockey teams! This weekend UMDC is coming to a neighborhood near YOU, so REPRESENT.

M-Basketball (vs. Oklahoma) gamewatch venues for SATURDAY, MARCH 21 @ 5:50 EDT:

1. Bailey's Pub & Grille, 4238 Wilson Boulevard (Ballston Common Mall), Arlington, Virg. (at Ballston Metro on the Orange line). We’ll be most conspicuous.
SPECIALS: $3.25 Miller Lite Pints, $4 Sam Adams Big Beers, $16 Miller Lite Buckets
NOTE: UM hockey will be available (3:35 or 7:35, TBD), but sound will be basketball only.

2. Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW in DC directly across from the Dupont metro and then downstairs. We will convene in the back room as always.
SPECIALS: $3 Bud & Bud Light bottles and $4 Sam Adams Drafts

3. Tommy Joe's, 4714 Montgomery Ln, Bethesda, MD walking distance from Bethesda metro.

M-Hockey (vs. Alaska) gamewatch venue for TONIGHT @ 8:00:
Tommy Joe's, 4714 Montgomery Ln, Bethesda, MD walking distance from Bethesda metro and street parking available (don't forget to pay your meter through 10pm)

Join Fellow Alums Cheer on Our Wolverines as We Return to the NCAA Tourney!

2009-03-17T16:14:00.000-07:00

Join fellow DC Alumni and come out to watch Michigan basketball take on Clemson in the Wolverines' first NCAA tournament appearance in 10 years.

1. Thursday March 19th at 7pm

TWO VENUES:

-Velocity Five Sports Restaurant and Bar, 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, Virg. (at Court House Metro on the Orange line). Velocity Five opened just this week and they are excited to welcome us and show off their 28 brand new HDTVs.
SPECIALS (starting at 6:00): 3$ draft beer, $5 rail drinks (with Red Bull), $6 Jaeger and Cherry Bombs
NOTE: Free (after 5:00 p.m.) underground parking is directly below.

-Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW, directly across from the Dupont metro and then downstairs. We will convene in the back room as always.
SPECIALS (starting at 4:00): $3 Bud & Bud Light bottles and $4 Sam Adams Drafts

2. Then join us for Michigan Ice Hockey against Alaska in the CCHA Championship Series beginning Friday, March 20th at 8pm. Watch Ice Hockey and the NCAA Basketball tournament at the same time with fellow alumni. We will gather in the back room.

VENUE:
Tommy Joes in Bethesda
4714 Montgomery Ln, walking distance from Bethesda metro and street parking available (don't forget to pay your meter through 10pm)

3. Pending Michigan wins, we will re-convene for more sports watching in both Hockey and Basketball this weekend starting Saturday. The latest info is ALWAYS on umdc.org and also stay tuned for subsequent emails.

Tournament Time!!!

2009-03-12T13:26:00.000-07:00

UM at the Big Ten Tournament: Cheer our team on as the Wolverines (#7 in conf.) take on the Fighting Illini (#2 in conf.) in our second game of the Tournament!

WHEN: Friday, March 13th, 6:30 p.m.
TWO LOCATIONS:

Rock Bottom Brewery, 4238 Wilson Boulevard (Ballston Common Mall), Arlington, Virg. (at Ballston Metro on the Orange line). We’ll be at the private bar.
SPECIALS: $1.50 pints (believe it!) on these excellent microbrews: http://www.rockbottom.com/DisplayBeerItemList.php?FKLocationID=10054. $6 Rail Drinks with Red Bull as well as $5 Jaeger and Cherry Bombs. POC – Cortney: cortneyr@umich.edu
Buffalo Billiards, 1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036 (at Dupont Metro on the Red line) in the back room.
SPECIALS: $2.75 Miller/Bud and $3.50 Sam Adams/Rail until 7:00 p.m. POC – Alex: alexjaffe@gmail.com

IF we win on Friday we will re-convene AT THE SAME LOCATIONS on Saturday at 4:00 p.m.

Wolverines in the CCHA Quarterfinals! UM will take on Western Michigan on Saturday at 7:00. We’ll be staying to watch the hockey game following the basketball game if we play on Saturday at both locations. Rock Bottom WILL show UM hockey @ 7:00 p.m. on Saturday regardless, so feel free to stop in!

Spring Soccer Update

2009-02-12T06:56:00.000-08:00

Our fourth preseason practice will be held Sunday, Feb. 15. We have three spring teams almost set to go (one in the CAN league and two in open leagues). There is also a possbility of adding another team to play in the CAN 7v7 league, but we need a few more players to do that, especially a goal keeper. If there are still any players out there who have not yet stepped up, contact Coach Dave Burgett immediately at DWBurgett@comcast.net.

Scholarship Info and Application

2009-01-15T09:28:00.000-08:00

Please the Scholarship Info page for information on the 2009 $25,000 UMDC Scholarship for High School Seniors in the greater Washington DC metro area. Application (click here) is due March 27, 2009.

Big Ten Inaugural Reception – Saturday January 17 – Mansion on O Street – 3:30 PM

2009-01-13T20:08:00.000-08:00

The U of M Alumni Club along with other Big Ten Alumni Clubs have been invitation to attend "A Big Ten Inaugural Reception." This is a reception to welcome Big Ten alumni, current students, and their families and guests who will be in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the historic presidential inauguration of Barack Obama.

The event will be held at The Mansion at 2020 O Street, NW, Washington, DC (one block south of Dupont Circle Metro) on January 17, 2009 from 3:30 to 6:00p.m. Tickets are $44 ($30 with student ID) and can be purchased at www.big10.eventbrite.com

There will also be great door prizes/auction items including two tickets to an official Presidential Inauguration Committee ball, tickets to a State Society ball, tickets to the Newseum on January 20th, golf packs for each of the Big Ten schools, Golfdom cash cards, and Macys gift certificates. For more information you can contact Biz Scott at: BScott@PattonBoggs.com

Also, help us promote via Facebook by RSVPing and adding your friends who might be interested to this invite: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=18926864996&ref=mf

Hail to the Victors!

2008-12-16T19:15:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to our flag football team for having completed a perfect season with a 19-0 record. On Sunday, December 14 the Wolverines sailed past Carnegie Mellon to seize the trophy. More details here.

How to Get Your Virg. Special Plate

2008-12-15T14:34:00.000-08:00

As of this past weekend we have over the 350 people required for the DMV to issue our plate. However, there is one last thing that you need to do so we reach the finishline.

Please read carefully these instructions on what you need to do to get your Virginia special plate. The due date for complete applications is January 31st, 2009. Note that the special plate is $25 per vehicle and vanity (you select the six characters) is an additional $10 per plate.

For those of you who have yet to pay for your plate:
1. Complete the DMV form vsa10 (preferably electronically) that is the official application for this plate.
2. As our plate is not yet approved, we must submit the initial 350 applications and ONE check. Please DO NOT attempt to pay by credit card on the form. Instead, please make a check out for the appropriate amount to “UM Alumni Club of Washington DC.” If paying by check is somehow not possible, please contact me.
3. Mail the completed form vsa10 and your full payment to:

UM Alumni Club of Greater Washington D.C.
ATTN: C. Robinson
P.O. Box 44835
Washington, DC 20026-4835

For those who have paid the $10 deposit:
1. Contact the AAUM club that you sent your payment to: Rubyjean Gould (gouldrl@cox.net) for Tidewater and Jacqueline Moriarty (moriartyjh@yahoo.com) for Richmond. Those who sent a check to Richmond, we know who you are and Jacqueline will likely be in touch with you soon. For those who sent a check to Tidewater, let Rubyjean know how much you deposited on your plate. The appropriate club will provide you with further instruction on where to mail your completed form vsa10 and balance due.
2. Send your form vsa10 and balance due to Jacqueline or Rubyjean as appropriate. They will reconcile the accounting and forward your completed application and payment to me.

In either case, once I have received and recorded your full payment and completed form vsa10 I will notify you via email.

ALSO, this is a team effort, so please… don’t let the team down by not observing the deadline of January 31st, 2009.

Call to Action: UM Virginia License Plate

2008-12-11T06:35:00.000-08:00

Fill out the following form to join the effort in getting a UM license plate for VA: umvaform.doc

Many of you are aware of our Club’s effort to get an official UM license plate for Virginia. While this effort is progressing, we need more registrants in order to get the 350 registrations that the state requires to grant us the plate. The only requirement is that your car(s) be registered in Virginia.

If you would like to support this effort, please complete and submit the attached information form by Saturday, December 13^th. Note that this form is not a commitment to purchase the plate, but rather a way that we can keep track of the number of likely registrants and communicate with interested persons as we complete the process.

Note - we already have a plate for Maryland! Thank you for your support and GO BLUE!

Form is available here: umvaform.doc (http://dc.umclubs.com/sites/dc/uploads/umvaform.doc)

U of M Alumni Annual Silent Auction - Donations Needed

2008-12-10T16:07:00.000-08:00

We are gearing up for our annual Silent Auction and Congressional Breakfast!

Last year we raised over $20,000 on the silent auction alone to help fund our annual $25,000 scholarship that supports a local area student to attend Michigan, who may not otherwise be able to attend. The Congressional Breakfast is our premier event for the year with more than 300 attending. This year, our Congressional Breakfast will be held on March 26, 2009.

We are looking for silent auction donations --

In the past, we have had great success with the following items:

Special one of a kind items / tours / opportunities
Restaurant gift certificates
Museum tours
Sports tickets (Redskins, Nationals, Wizards, etc)
Theater tickets / gift certificates
Michigan related items
Out of town getaways / Vacation homes and rentals
Other interesting items

However, due to the limited space for our silent auction, we are especially targeting items with a value of $50 or more.

I have attached our donation letter and donation form, and please let me know if you have any questions or ideas for special items that we can feature at the silent auction.

In addition, we will be holding a planning meeting for the Silent Auction at Noon on Sunday December 7 at the Home of Andy Bressler (201 Third St., NE) on Capitol Hill (accessible via Union Station or Capitol South Metro). Please RSVP to Andy Bressler at Abbressler@msn.com

Thank you for all of your assistance in helping us to raise scholarship money for local students attending UM.

Forms and Letters:
Click Here for the Donation Form
Click Here for the Donation Letter