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The following is a proposed Schedule of UT Alumni Chapter Meetings. For more detailed chapter meeting information or to add your chapter meeting, please call Angela Mills or Haylee Marshall at 865-974-3011.

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May

5/13

Rutherford County

Program: Big Orange Caravan Lunch & Golf Tournament

Note: Scheduled coaches are subject to change.

Place
Stones River Country Club
Murfreesboro, TN

Note: This event is now only accepting lunch registrations.

Registration: 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Golf registration: 1:00 p.m.
Shotgun Scramble: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $15/person - Lunch only
$125/person - Lunch & Golf
Reservations
Sharon Vance, President
2026 Cambridge Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
615-804-1082
email: svance@leecompany.com

Contact person:
Greg Dotson
615-542-3305
email: gdotson@realtracs.com

Click here for registration form
Make checks payable to: Rutherford County UT Alumni Association

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5/13

Wilson County

Program: Big Orange Caravan. Jason Meadows (www.jasonmeadows.com), country music star and the first runner-up of the third season of Nashville Star, will be providing entertainment during registration and dinner.

Note: Scheduled coaches are subject to change.

Place
Home of Dr. Roy Terry & Julie Terry
2755 Old Rome Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087

Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: Before May 5 - $20/adult, $15/child
After May 5 - $25/person
At Gate - $30/person
Reservations
Debbie Long
1913 Churchhill Downs
Lebanon, TN 37087
615-479-3679
email: drtroylong@charter.net

Click here for registration form
RSVP Deadline: 05/05/08
Make checks payable to: Wilson County - UTAA

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5/15

Cumberland County

Program: Cumberland's Pride - Locals Become UT Success Stories - Glenn Thackston, Tom Looney, Jr. and Robert Freeland

Place
Deer Creek Golf Club
445 Deer Creek Road
Crossville, TN 38571
931-456-0178

Social time: 5:30 p.m.
Event time: 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $20/person
Catered by Wildwood Catering/John Cannon
Reservations
Julie Wyatt
620 Laurel Circle
Crossville, TN 38555
931-484-5979
email: jahunter21@tntech.edu

Click here for registration form
RSVP Deadline: 05/08/08
Make checks payable to: Cumberland County UT Alumni Association

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5/15

Pittsburgh, PA

Program: Happy Hour

Place
McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon
211 North Shore Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
412-322-3470
www.mcfaddenspitt.com

Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
$2.00 Coors Light Bottles & $4.00 drink specials on appetizers
Reservations
N/A

Contact person:
Jacqui McMenamin - jmcmenam@gmail.com
Alex Lowery - alex.lowery@wisechem.net   

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5/16

Atlanta, GA

Program: UT Alumni Night at Fernbank's Martinis & IMAX

Place
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Martinis & IMAX
767 Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-929-6300

Social time: 7:00 p.m.
Event time: 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00/person includes heavy appetizers & IMAX ticket
Reservations
Cassie Gokey
email: cassie_gokey@qtgsales.com

Reserve online: utmartinisandimax.eventbrite.com

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5/19

Washington County

Program: Big Orange Caravan

Note: Scheduled coaches are subject to change.

Place
Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church
201 East Market Street
Johnson City, TN 37605
423-461-8070
www.munsey.org

Meet & Greet: 11:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m.
Program: 12:00 noon
Cost: $15/person
BBQ Buffet
Reservations
Ron Banton
1300 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
email: ronbanton@yahoo.com

Click here for registration form
RSVP Deadline: 05/12/08
Make checks payable to: Washington County Alumni Association

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5/19

Cocke County

Program: Big Orange Caravan

Note: Scheduled coaches are subject to change.

Note: Due to the overwhelming response of the alumni and friends of the University of Tennessee in the Newport, TN area there are no longer tickets available to the Big Orange Caravan on Monday, May 19, 2008.  Thank you.

Place
Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center
1120 Carson Springs Road
Newport, TN 37821
877-704-6336

Registration: 5:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 p.m.
Program: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $30/person for Dinner and Program
Reservations
Rob Mathis
125 Seven Peaks Road
Newport, TN 37321
423-625-3830
email: mathisrm72@yahoo.com

RSVP Deadline: 05/12/08
Make checks payable to: Cocke County UT Alumni Association

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5/20

Dyer County

Program: Dr. John Petersen

Place
Dyersburg Country Club
at The Farms
2100 Clubhouse Drive
Dyersburg, TN

Social time: 6:30 p.m. CT
Dinner time: 7:00 p.m. CT
Cost: $35/couple or $20/person
Reservations
Tommy Allmon
2205 Morning Road
Dyersburg, TN 38024
731-288-3581
731-286-6648
email: tommy.allmon@whiteandassociates.net

Click here for registration form
RSVP Deadline: 05/14/08
Make checks payable to: Dyer County UT Alumni Chapter

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5/21

Western North Carolina

Program: Big Orange Caravan with Coach Phillip Fulmer, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach and Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach

Note: Scheduled coaches are subject to change.

Place
Pony Express
Western North Carolina Ag Center
1301 Fanning Bridge Road
Fletcher, NC 28732
828-687-1414
www.wncagcenter.org

The WNC Ag Center is located across from the Asheville Regional Airport.  Please use entrance #4 for parking for the Pony Express at the Western North Carolina Ag Center.

Registration: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25.00 per person
BBQ  Pork and Chicken with all the fixings, Blackberry Cobbler, Coffee & Tea, all from 2 Sister’s Café
Reservations
Jeremy Purcell
Treasurer, WNC UT Alumni Chapter
PO Box 1075
Brevard, NC 28712
828-553-3236
email: jer.winner@excite.com

Chapter Contact: Jeff Barkley
Phone: 828-684-2203
Email: jbarkley@att.net

Click here for registration form (PDF)
RSVP Deadline: 05/14/08
Make checks payable to: Jeremy Purcell, Treasurer, WNC UT Alumni Chapter

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5/22

White County

Program: Dr. Michael Fitzgerald

Place
Oldham’s Theater
West Liberty Square
Sparta, TN 38583

Registration: 6:00 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $15.00 per person
Parmesan crusted chicken, vegetables, rolls, tea & dessert
See website for directions
Reservations
Megan Blaylock
519 Thomas Street
Sparta, TN 38583
Phone: 931-657-8800
Email: whitecountyutalumni@gmail.com

Click here for registration form (PDF)
RSVP Deadline: 05/15/08

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June

6/4

Central Florida

Program: Haywood Harris and Gus Manning

Place
Tolla’s Italian Bistro and Cafe
240 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32792
407-628-0068

Registration: 6:30 p.m.
Dinner & Program: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per person / $15.00 for children 12 and under
Chicken Marsalla, Tossed or Ceasar Salad, Dessert and Beverages. Beer and Wine, Cash Bar, Seating limited to 60 people
Reservations
Ray Henry
PO Box 915773
Longwood, FL 32791
407-886-3430
utvolsmco@earthlink.net

Click here for registration form (PDF)
RSVP Deadline: 05/26/08

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6/12

Hardin County

Program: Bob Kesling

Place
Hardin County High School
1170 Pickwick Street
Savannah, TN 38372

Time: 6:00 p.m. CDT
Tickets: $15.00 per person
Salad, parmesan chicken, potato casserole, green beans, chocolate or caramel tart, & beverage
Reservations
Rachel Baker
731-925-8181
Rachel@tourhardincounty.org
Team Hardin County, Inc
495 Main Street
Savannah, TN 38372

RSVP Deadline: 06/06/08
Make checks payable to : Hardin County UT Alumni Chapter

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6/12

Pittsburgh, PA

Program: Happy Hour

Place
Details coming soon.
www.pittsburghvols.com
Reservations
N/A

Contact person:
Jacqui McMenamin - jmcmenam@gmail.com
Alex Lowery - alex.lowery@wisechem.net   

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6/13

Madison, Crockett, Carroll, Haywood, Gibson, Henderson, Hardeman, McNairy, and Weakley Counties

Program: UT Night at the Diamond Jaxx with Bob Kesling, the voice of the Vols

Note: Bob Kesling will meet with alumni and throw out the first pitch. Wear orange to be eligible for door prizes. Playground for children, all children can run the bases after the game, and fireworks at the end of the evening. Wear orange!

Place
Pringles Park
4 Fun Pl
Jackson, TN 38305

Social time: Gates open at 6:00 p.m. CDT
Dinner time: from 6:00 p.m. until the first pitch is thrown
Game begins at 7:05 p.m.
Cost: $4.50 for discounted game ticket only (box seats)
$15.00 for game ticket and buffet
All tickets sold in advance can be picked up outside the gate from 5:30 - 6:30 at a UT table.

All-you-can-eat hamburger and hot dog buffet  (Concessions bought at the concession stand for children)
Reservations
Carol Kirkland
107 Tuckahoe Road
Jackson, TN 38305
email: cgkirkland@yahoo.com

RSVP Deadline: 06/04/08
Make checks payable to: Diamond Jaxx

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July

7/19

Shelby County

Program: Live at the Garden featuring “Earth, Wind, and Fire”

Place
Memphis Botanic Garden
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN
www.liveatthegarden.com

Gates Open: 7:00 p.m.
Show Starts: 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $36.00 per person (Limited Supply)

Pack a picnic basket with your favorite food and a cooler with beverages for you and your family &/or guests. Look for the orange and white ballons and bring your lawn chair or blanket.
Reservations
Ginger Carney
90 Grove Dale
Memphis, TN 38120
901-684-0346
carney@lebonheur.org

Reservation Deadline: Friday, June 6, 2008

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7/20

Southern California

Program: Annual SEC Picnic

Place
Doheny State Park and Beach

Time: 9:30 a.m. - ?
Cost: $6/person
Includes condiments, charcoal and service ware. Bring hot dogs, hamburgers, buns and drinks plus the following item according to the initial letter of your last name: A-F: dessert, G-M: salad, N-S: baked beans, T-Z: chips/snacks
Reservations
Dr. Bob Byrd
130 El Camino Real #100
Tustin, CA 92780-3602
714-573-1111
email: drbyrd@earthlink.net

RSVP Deadline: 07/14/08
Make checks payable to: Southern California UT Alumni Chapter

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7/26

Pittsburgh, PA

Program: A Trip to the Zoo

Place
Details coming soon.
www.pittsburghvols.com
Reservations
N/A

Contact person:
Jacqui McMenamin - jmcmenam@gmail.com
Alex Lowery - alex.lowery@wisechem.net   

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August

8/17

Pittsburgh, PA

Program: "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" - Pirates Game

Place
Details coming soon.
www.pittsburghvols.com
Reservations
N/A

Contact person:
Jacqui McMenamin - jmcmenam@gmail.com
Alex Lowery - alex.lowery@wisechem.net   

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November

11/15

Pittsburgh, PA

Program: Annual Meeting

Place
Details coming soon.
www.pittsburghvols.com
Reservations
N/A

Contact person:
Jacqui McMenamin - jmcmenam@gmail.com
Alex Lowery - alex.lowery@wisechem.net   

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