NOTES FROM THE ASUAA PRESIDENT
Have you all noticed the alumni website and all the things going on?  These are exciting times and something for almost anyone.  Having said that, we are overhauling the website itself to reduce the clutter while still improving the way in which to navigate to the areas of most interest to you. Feel free to give us recommendations for improvement.  In the meantime, I hope you saw the Costco opportunity.  If you ever wanted to be a member or upgrade, now is the time.  You will automatically receive the equivalent amount in coupons for food etc. so a great deal. 

On to football, the Georgia chapter’s work with Seth and all his volunteers did a marvelous job.  Photos have been posted here and you can all see the great turnout—Friday evening where approx 300 reconnected and close to 1000 alums and friends at the tailgate.  We also were thrilled to see so many other chapter leaders there.  We have now entered PAC 10 play so root loudly and let’s hope we have huge numbers for Pennies for Points!  See you all at Homecoming!

All the best as always,

Notes FROM THE ASUAA ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS AND CONSTITUENT RELATIONS
It was amazing to connect and see so many of you in Georgia.  A huge thank you to Seth Deitchman, the Georgia Chapter President who served as a great host to many Sun Devils throughout the weekend. It was an experience of a lifetime!

Also, it is thrilling  to see so much activity across the country for the football game-watching parties. We are constantly editing and sending out the e-newsletters and I want you to know that we are continuously striving to improve the effectiveness and timeliness of the messages. Please be sure to look for the new e-communication timeline and procedures in this edition of Chapter Chat.

Homecoming is just around the corner and we are looking forward to seeing many of you at the Fall Leadership Forum. The agenda will cover updates from the University and the Alumni Association as well as time to connect with your fellow alumni leaders. The Legends Luncheon, Block Party, and game against Cal promise to deliver excitement and memories that you will not want to miss.

Go Devils!

BEST WISHES TO A GREAT SUN DEVIL!
The ASU Alumni Association extends our best wishes and appreciation to Greg Mena as he begins a new position at ASU with the W.P. Carey School of Business. Greg has been a Program Manager at ASUAA for two years and has greatly enhanced the Student Alumni Association and the Medallion Scholarship Programs while also providing key support for the Chapter and Club Network and Academic Affiliates. Thank you Greg for all your hard work and dedication to ASU Alumni Programs! Good luck and GO DEVILS!

UPCOMING OCTOBER ALUMNI PROGRAMS AND CONSTITUENCY EVENTS
Chapter programs that occur in August include, but not limited to:

More than 20 Geographic Chapters, Clubs and Connections are hosting regular Game Watching Parties to cheer on the Sun Devils this season! Check out the website for dates and times at various locations.

PENNIES FOR POINTS

Support your fellow Chapters and Clubs who are raising funds for student scholarships. You can give an online pledge to any of the participating groups who are collecting funds per point scored by ASU Football this season. Click HERE to make an online pledge.

NEW E-MAIL COMMUNICATION UPDATE!
We’re so excited to see the burst of game watching activity and other chapter events that are taking place across the country! As a result, we’ve encountered an increase in the amount of e-communications we are sending out and we have recognized the need to make the process run more efficiently. Beginning immediately, ASUAA Programs Staff will strive to have all e-newsletters and blasts formatted and sent within 24 hours of receipt. In order for this to be possible, please provide the following for each and every e-communication request that you send:

1. Provide a subject line.
2. Provide content with complete sentences – even for game watching announcements.
3. Provide any photos, graphics and images as attachments rather than imbedded in the text.
4. State whether you want to see a ‘proof’ of the e-mail before it is sent to your group (Note: all emails are reviewed by at least two ASUAA staff members before they are sent. If you are fine with the e-mail going out without your review, this can possibly speed up the distribution process. If you do want to review before it is sent, that is perfectly fine too.)
5. E-mail requests that are received between Monday through Thursday, during business hours, will be sent within 24 hours of receipt. E-mail requests that are received on Fridays will be sent at the earliest opportunity and may not go out before the close of business.

Thank you again for working so hard to provide so many opportunities for ASU alumni and Sun Devil fans to get involved and to engage in fun activities around the country! If you have any questions about these new e-communication procedures, please e-mail trish.thiele-keating@asu.edu.


$$$ REMINDER!
Reimbursement requests for ANY event or program are due within 45 Days of the event. If you have not yet submitted your itemized receipts and Program Report for your Sun Devil Send-Off this past summer, please do so ASAP!

BOARD MINUTES -- Don’t Forget!
As you are meeting and making plans for your Fall and Spring events, please send copies of your board meeting minutes to trish.thiele-keating@asu.edu within 2 weeks of your meetings. Also remember to take LOTS of photos at ALL of your events and send them in to be posted on your web page and in ASU Magazine.

SPARKY’S MEMBERSHIP MANIA – LAST CHANCE TO GET NEW MEMBERS BEFORE HOMECOMING ENDS!
We are in the last month of the Sparky’s Membership Mania competition for 2008-2009. The contest will end on Saturday, October 31st. Current standings (as of 09-30-09) are listed below per Division. Remember, for each membership type you acquire, your group receives 10% of the value of the membership in points and in financial return. Any new memberships you can acquire within the next two weeks will go toward your group’s score – REMEMBER to have your chapter/club/connection name listed in the referral box so you can get the credit! The competition winners will be announced at the Spring Leadership Conference in April. GOOD LUCK!

Here are the latest results of membership from November 16, 2008 through September 30, 2009.

Special Interest Chapters and Clubs: Gold Rushers
 Leadership Scholarship Program (255 points), 6 New/Renewed Members
Native American (221.5), 15 New/Renewed Members
ASU Black Alumni (94), 6 New/Renewed Members
Devils’ Advocates (50), 1 New/Renewed Member
Greek Alumni (15), 3 New/Renewed Members
Los Diablos (2.5), 1 New/Renewed Member
Hispanic Business Alumni
Environmental Management Club
START Club
State Press Club
Stickmen’s Club

Geographic Chapters:  “A” Mountaineers
 Northern California (109), 4 New/Renewed Members
White Mountains (34.5), 5 New/Renewed Members
Los Angeles (31), 7 New/Renewed Members
Colorado (15), 3 New/Renewed Members
Old Pueblo (15), 3 New/Renewed Members
Orange County (10.5), 2 New/Renewed Members
San Diego (4.5), 1 New/Renewed Member
Sedona/Verde Valley

Geographic Chapters:  Lantern Walkers
Chicago (138.5), 11 New/Renewed Members
Greater New York (124), 7 New/Renewed Members
National Capital (4.5), 1 New/Renewed Member
Twin Cities (4.5), 1 New/Renewed Member
Geographic Chapters:  Founders’ Day Foursome
 Georgia (85.5), 9 New/Renewed Members
Greater Philadelphia (18), 4 New/Renewed Members
Austin (9), 2 New/Renewed Members
New England (4.5), 1 New/Renewed Member

Geographic Clubs and Connections:  The NEW Sun Devil Generation
 El Diablito (4.5), 1 New/Renewed Member
Dallas
Kansas City
Houston
Indianapolis
Las Vegas
Portland
Seattle
St. Louis
Western PA
Wisconsin

Note: A Couple’s Membership (Life or Annual) counts as one (1) member. Memberships paid through the installment payment plan will be counted only one time, during the first year when the membership was first acquired for the full value of the membership. Each installment payment is not counted individually toward the chapter’s Sparky’s Membership Mania total.

SUN DEVIL GENERATIONS CHILDREN'S PROGRAM
Make ASU a family affair...sign up the children in your life for Sun Devil Generations!  Sun Devil Generations creates a lifelong ASU connection by involving children in various ASU traditions and programs catering specifically to youngsters.  Any Alumni Association member may sponsor a child in the program.  Sign up your future Sun Devil today and continue the ASU tradition in your family!  Click here to sign up your child for Sun Devil Generations.
RSVP HERE.

GO GREEN/LIVE GREEN SERIES: GREENING YOUR HOME
ASU Alumni Association, School of Sustainability team up to teach Sun Devils how to "Go Green, Live Green"
The Arizona State University Alumni Association will partner with the ASU School of Sustainability this fall to present "Go Green, Live Green," a series of presentations that address the personal side of sustainable living.  Each session in the three-part series will cover a different aspect of sustainable living.  On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the first session will focus on sustainability at home. Participants will learn how to conduct audits of their use of energy, water and food as well as tips related to sustainable products, transportation and home improvement methods. Includes breakfast. Registration will open at 7:00 am.
RSVP here.

MAROON & GOLD PROFESSIONALS MIXER, IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES WHEN SUN DEVILS CONNECT..
An exciting business collaboration, a potential new client, a job opportunity or simply, making a new friend...many good things can come your way when you go out and meet new people, especially when they're also Sun Devils!  Typically these M&G Mixers draw nearly 100 alumni from all backgrounds, fields and ages – don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with Sun Devils in your own backyard!

The ASU Alumni Association's Maroon & Gold Professionals is a network for ASU graduates in the working world, providing opportunities for Sun Devils to connect with Sun Devils! This is a great opportunity to meet other alums and expand your network. Bring plenty of business cards and be prepared for an evening of great food, fun and networking.

Location:          Aunt Chilada's (7330 N. Dreamy Draw Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85020)
Date:               October 21, 2009
Time:               5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:                The event is $10 for members, $20 for future members. 

RSVP:               Click here to register.

ARIZONA STATE YOUNG ALUMNI

The ASU Young Alumni, a program designed for graduates of ASU under age 35, helps connect you with what’s going on at the university today—and be involved in ways that meet your needs and your schedule.  We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming events.

SPARKY'S TOUCHDOWN TAILGATE AT GEORGIA

Nearly 900 Sun Devils gathered in the biggest tailgate East of the Mississippi before ASU took on the Georgia Bulldogs.  We ate fabulous southern style cooking, enjoyed great music, were welcomed to Georgia by Seth Deitchman, ASU’s Georgia Chapter President , cheered with the Sun Devil spirit group and Sparky, and were led in the “A-S-U” cheer by Philadelphia Chapter President Fernando Torres.  We were fortunate to be in an indoor facility for it poured from the start of the tailgate all the way through the first half of the football game.  The tailgate was emceed by our own Dr. Christine Wilkinson and special guest speakers included Sr. Associate Athletic Director Don Bocchi, coaching legend Frank Kush, and former football players Newton Williams and Jerry Bell.  Look at the pictures here.

SPARKY’S TOUCHDOWN TAILGATE IS COMING TO STANFORD!
Traveling to Palo Alto?  Join Sparky’s Touchdown tailgate before the big game versus Stanford. 
Date: Saturday, October 24
Time: 4:15 – 6:45 pm 

The tailgate is conveniently located next to the football stadium on the Maloney practice soccer field.  Get ready for the big game with hundreds of Sun Devils as you enjoy great food, music, special guest speakers, the ASU Spirit Squad, and Sparky.  Register now and save! 

ASU HOMECOMING LEGENDS LUNCHEON - A TRIBUTE TO COACH BRUCE SNYDER

Join Sun Devil football legends as the ASU Alumni Association pays tribute to Coach Bruce Snyder.  Snyder coached the Sun Devils from 1992 to 2000 and is best remembered for guiding the Devils to one of their most memorable years in history as they went 11-0 in the 1996 regular season, earned a Pacific-10 Conference title, and a berth in the Rose Bowl.  That season also included a 19-0 win over two-time defending national champion and top-ranked Nebraska.  Keynote speakers include former offensive tackle Juan Roque and receiver Keith Poole who both went on to have NFL careers.  Additionally, the luncheon will feature legends from the 1969 team.  Please join us as we celebrate Coach Bruce Snyder’s contributions to ASU football. 

Date:   Friday, October 30, 2009
Cost:    Members of the ASUAA $40, Non Members $45. 
Location:   The Buttes, A Marriott Resort in Tempe
Click here to register. 

“It’S A DEVILISH HOMECOMING" -- OCTOBER 31, 2009
TIME:
Block Party will start at 9 a.m.
Parade will start at 10 a.m.
Game time: 12:30 p.m.
Mark your calendar and be sure to come back to campus on October 31 for ASU’s Homecoming.  The Alumni Association will have a pumpkin patch for children, a member appreciation area, a showcase of Alumni Association programs and events that are winning rave reviews, and LIGHT, the high school singing and dance troupe that will blow you away!  We will also highlight where alumni chapters are around the nation.  Plus, you can submit your entry to the costume contest that will be featured on-line soon.  Dress up your child, your pet, yourself, your pumpkin… we want to see your Halloween best!

Homecoming Parade - Many alumni do not realize that there are over 60 Chapters and Clubs around the country.  Marching in the parade while showcasing your chapter is a great way to recruit other members and showcase the variety of Chapters that we have around the country.  To be a part of the parade please contact Trish Thiele-Keating. 

STUDENT ALUMNI ASSSOCIATION
The Student Alumni Association (SAA) is in the midst of fall activities!!  In addition to creating the run-through banners for every home football game, SAA is also prepping for Homecoming at the end of the month.  SAA invites all Sun Devils to participate in Lantern Walk, one of the oldest traditions at ASU.  This year’s Lantern Walk will take place on Friday, October 30, at 8:00 pm, on Tempe Butte (“A” Mountain).  Come celebrate a tradition that dates back to 1917 as we kick off Homecoming 2009!!  Additional fall events for SAA include:  “Movie Night on Old Main Lawn,” Finals Study Break, and Beat UA Week!!  If you would like to support SAA or to find out more information about the group, please contact 480.965.2586.

MEDALLION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Medallion Scholarship Program will soon be accepting applications from eligible students.  This signature scholarship of the Alumni Association, valued at $2750 annually, is awarded to 27 new freshmen every year.  This scholarship program not only offers financial assistance to its recipients but provides a program that supports student success both in and out of the classroom through staff support, peer mentoring, and alumni involvement.  All incoming freshmen who receive the University Scholarship are eligible to apply.  We are currently seeking dedicated alumni who are interested in reviewing applications for this coming year’s award process.  All reviews can be done online and the total time commitment is usually only 2-4 hours.  If you would like to volunteer as an application reviewer or want more information about the Medallion Scholarship Program, please contact 480.965.2586.

JOIN THE WEB 2.0 GENERATION WITH US!
The ASU Alumni Association has set up groups on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter for graduates of ASU! Sign up today and see who you know from ASU, and who THEY know!

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