Canada by Rail and Hawaiian Adventure Trips for 2010 and 2011!!!
The Athens State University Alumni Association and Collette Vacations will be offering a trip to the Canadian Rockies in October 2010 and a Hawaiian Adventure in February 2011.
A nine day trip to Canada is planned for mid October 2010. Leaving via air from Nashville on October 11th and returning on October 19th, travelers will visit Vancouver, Banff and Yoho National Park via The Canadian rails. Relax and discover the delight of overnight traveling with first class meals and awe inspiring Canadian Rockies vistas. Spend the night in the comfort of your own bed inside a private sleeping room that includes a private bath.
A ten day trip to the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Kauai and Maui will take place February 17th-26th, 2011. The trip will visit Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial. Travelers will ride an authentic narrow gauge railway through a historic plantation and experience a traditional Polynesian Luau featuring tropical drinks, dinner, music and a hula show.
Tena Bullington, Coordinator of Alumni Affairs states, “We just recently finished a trip to the New England Backroads that was a tremendous success. Our hope is that these two offerings will be as successful.”
For more information about the trips offered by Athens State University and Collette Vacations, please call 256-216-3319.
View Websites of Upcoming Trips Below:
Rockies Highlights by Train
Hawaiian Adventure Site
Annual Alumni Awards and Meeting
The Athens State University Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the 2010 Annual Alumni Awards Banquet to be presented on Saturday, March 6, 2010 in the Ballroom. Review the guidelines for each award and submit the nomination form by Friday, December 18, 2009 to the Office of Alumni Affairs. Reservation information can be obtained by calling 256-216-3319.
The 2009 Alumni Awards Banquet recognized the following Awards Recipients on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
Distinguished Alumnus of the Year - Terry Greer
Outstanding Alumnus in Arts and Sciences - Brent Jordan
Outstanding Alumnus in Business - Sandra Ables
Outstanding Alumnus in Education - Suzanne Joiner
Outstanding Commitment to Teaching - Frazier Douglass
Dedicated Support Staff Award - Suzanne Sims
Alumni Loyality Award - John Wayne King
Alumni Spirit Award - Walt Merritt
Beasley Appreciation Award - Canebrake Golf Club
Alumni Nomination Form 
A License to Give
Show your pride and support by purchasing an Athens State University license plate. The Athens State plate can be purchased in any county statewide through your license commissioner or probate office. Whether buying or renewing your tags the cost is $50 with $47.50 going directly to Athens State for scholarship funds. It's an easy way to promote the University while on the road and help provide student scholarships.
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Annual Alumni Golf Classic
The Athens State University Alumni Golf Classic was Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the Canebrake Golf Club in Athens.
The Golf Classic was founded to provide valuable student scholarship funds. Last year, the Alumni Association awarded more than $15,000 in student scholarships. All of the proceeds raised during the Golf Classic went to support these scholarships.
The 2010 Golf Classic date is TBA.
Annual Alumni Flag Day Ceremony
Athens State University saluted our nation’s flag during the Flag Day ceremony on Friday, June 12, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the ballroom. The Alumni Association served lunch in the annex following the ceremony. This event was free and open to the public.
The 2010 Flag Day Ceremony date is TBA.
Annual Alumni Bridge Benefit
The 2009 Alumni Bridge Benefit was Wednesday, June 17, 2009 from 10:00am-12: 30pm in the Ballroom of the Athens State University Sandridge Student Center. Refreshments were provided as well as door prizes. Special gifts were given to Paula Cox- High Scorer, Myrna Burgreen- 2nd High Scorer and Mildred Johnston- Low scorer.
The 2010 Bridge Benefit date is TBA.
Alumni Tent at the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention
The 2009 Fiddlers Convention was Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3, 2009.
The next Fiddlers Convention will be Friday, October 1-Saturday, October 2, 2010. Please stop by the Alumni tent and fill out an update card, renew your Alumni membership or just to say “Hi”. The Alumni Board will be selling merchandise to raise funds for the Alumni Scholarship fund.
Annual Alumni Christmas Concert
The Annual Alumni Christmas Concert in conjunction with the Livingston Concert Lecture Series will be Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in McCandless Hall with a reception following in Founders Hall Parlor. Mr. Havely’s Community Band will be performing. Call 256-216-3319 for ticket information.
Annual 50 Year Club Luncheon
The 50 Year Club met on Saturday, May 2, 2009 to reminisce about years gone by. Dr. Murphree was the guest speaker and the Class of 1959 was recognized. Special recognition was also given to the earliest class member present, the individual who traveled the farthest, and the class with the largest number of returnees. Join us May 2010 when we recognize the class of 1960.
Alumni Association Photo Gallery
