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Arizona Alumni and Friends Chapter
Chapter Updates
Fall 2011
Several members of the Arizona Chapter gathered in March at the Cadillac Ranch in Tempe, Ariz.
Members of the Arizona Chapter enjoyed a Kansas City Royals spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz.
Fall 2010
The Arizona Chapter has provided its members with several opportunities to reconnect with fellow alumni. In October, the chapter welcomed Northwest President Dr. John Jasinski and his wife, Denise. In December, the chapter hosted watch parties at The Paradise Lounge in Phoenix, Ariz., for the semifinal and national championship football games. In March, the chapter welcomed Coach Mel Tjeerdsma and his wife, Carol, as they hosted a National Championship Celebration that included a meet-and-greet and autograph signing at Cadillac Ranch in Tempe, Ariz. The following day, the Tjeerdsmas joined the chapter at a spring training baseball game in Surprise, Ariz., where the Kansas City Royals took on the Oakland A's. In the past year, the chapter also created groups on both LinkedIn and Facebook to allow members to stay connected and network with each other as well as with Northwest. Visit "AZ Bearcats" on either site to connect with them.
Coach Mel Tjeerdsma took in a Royals spring training game in Surprise, Ariz., with members of the Arizona Chapter.
Summer 2009
Bearcat alumni and friends living in Arizona attended a spring training baseball game between the New York Giants and San Diego Padres.
Spring 2009
Northwest alumni in Arizona held a watch party to cheer on the Bearcats during the semifinal and national championship football games.
Winter 2008
A focus group for alumni and friends in Arizona took place in August. During the meeting, several events were planned and new chapter leaders were determined, including President Sandy Schiager '92, Vice President Jennifer Sullivan '99 and Secretary Ben Campbell '08.
For more information about the Arizona Chapter, contact Northwest's Office of University Advancement at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248.
Summer 2008
Members of the Arizona Chapter gathered in March for a spring training baseball game. New chapter leadership is being sought. Persons interested are encouraged to contact Northwest's Office of University Advancement at alumni@nwmissouri.edu or (660) 562-1248.
Summer 2007
Nearly 40 members of the Arizona Alumni Chapter attended the Arizona Cardinals vs. Kansas City Chiefs football game, and about 25 people attended the pregame party at Fox and the Hound Smokehouse and Sports Bar. In March, alumni and friends attended a Kansas City Royals spring training game. For more information about the Arizona Chapter, contact Allyn Calhoun '82 at adcalhoun@cox.net or (602) 938-2302.
Members of the Arizona Alumni and Friends Chapter attended a spring training baseball game in March between the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks in Surprise, Ariz.
Spring 2007
Nearly 40 members of the Arizona Alumni Chapter attended the Arizona Cardinals vs. Kansas City Chiefs football game, and about 25 people attended the pregame party at Fox and the Hound Smokehouse and Sports Bar. In March, alumni and friends attended a Kansas City Royals spring training game. For more information about the Arizona Chapter, contact Allyn Calhoun '82 at adcalhoun@cox.net or (602) 938-2302.
Derrick Berry '05, Hans Raymond, Cathie VanVactor Raymond '74 and Emmy Furrow '06 visit at the Arizona social prior to the game.
Members of the Arizona Chapter gather for a group picture prior to the Cardinals and Chiefs football game.
Summer 2006
Members of the Arizona Alumni and Friends Chapter attended a spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Arizona Diamondbacks. Despite the cold, with snow in the higher elevations, the group "weathered" the day for a great outing. The golf outing was cancelled after the streak of 141 consecutive days of no rain was broken! This fall, the chapter is planning a tailgate before and after the Kansas City Chiefs/Arizona Cardinals football game in Arizona on Sunday, Oct. 8. Details will be available soon, and all alumni and friends are invited to attend. For more information about the chapter or to be notified of the tailgate details, contact Northwest's Office Alumni Relations at (660) 562-1248 or e-mail Allyn Calhoun '82, chapter president, at adcalhoun@cox.net.
Spring 2006
The Arizona Alumni Chapter sponsored watch parties in Peoria, Ariz., and Mesa, Ariz., for the semifinal and championship football games. For events like this, the chapter sends announcements via e-mail. If you didn't receive information about the watch parties and would like to receive announcements about similar chapter events in the future, please send your e-mail address to alumni@nwmissouri.edu.
The Northwest Missouri State University Alumni Association is establishing alumni chapters worldwide. Organized by alumni volunteers and supported by the Office of Alumni Relations, these chapters sponsor a variety of activities for alumni to get together socially and stay abreast of news from Northwest Missouri State University.
