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VOL. 49 ISSUE 1
2006 MSU VARSITY ‘S’
GOLF OUTING
Join the Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club for our annual golf outing on Friday June 9,
2006 at the Forest Akers West Golf Course. There will be a morning registration
and continental breakfast at the course, and a 10:00 am shotgun start for each
foursome followed by cocktails, an awards banquet, and our annual meeting in the
University Club Ballroom.
The golf outing is the Club’s annual fundraising event, and the entry fee is $95
per golfer. Proceeds and additional donations are used to fund our annual
commitments. Sign up today using the form on the next page, or contact (517)
355-8523 to make your reservation.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorships offer you and your business an additional opportunity to support
the activities of the Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club—including support for the Clara Bell
Smith Center and the maintenance of our Clubroom in Spartan Stadium.
Sign up for:
Memory Lane $100
(Memorial sign posted along cart path to the first hole)
Go Green $250
(Listed on sponsor board, company sign posted at a tee box or green, and
announced at dinner)
Go White $500
(All of “Go Green” plus tent cards on tables at dinner)
Captain $1,000
(All of “Go White” plus individual banner at registration and dinner)
Coach $2,500 (Lunch or Dinner Sponsor)
(All of “Captain” plus banner at registration, lunch & dinner, special recognition at
dinner banquet, and opportunity to play golf with one of the celebrity golfers to be
determined)
For questions about each sponsorship level or to make a donation please contact
the Varsity ‘S’ Club Office at (517) 355-8523 or [email protected]. We can
customize a program to fit your interests and donation level.
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Greetings From
the President
2005-2006
MSU Varsity ‘S’ Alumni
Club Board
Joey Spano....................................... President
Eldon VanSpybrook.......................... First Vice President
Mike Vorkapich................................ Secretary
David Brogan.................................... Treasurer
John Breslin...................................... Past President
Hank Bullough.................................. Director
Bill Burke........................................... Director
Colin Cronin....................................... Director
Bill Herrmann.................................... Director
Angela Howard................................ Director
Ed McLoud........................................ Director
Chris Piwowarczyk.......................... Director
Sue Selke.......................................... Director
Claudia Papanikolas........................ Office Secretary
Dear Fellow Spartans,
It is an honor to serve as your president. Along with your dedicated
board of directors, I am committed to the continued success and growth
of the Varsity ‘S’ Club.
As we embark on a new calendar year, we have many important projects
on our docket for 2006. First and foremost is establishing our new
Varsity ‘S’ office across from our clubroom in Spartan Stadium. New
office space adjacent to our clubroom in the beautiful stadium addition will provide for
a more professional setting and better efficiency. We hope to be moving into our new
quarters within the next few months.
Equally important is finishing our newly renovated clubroom. We are planning to create
conversation areas, add new furniture and lamps, select paint colors for the walls, new
accent carpeting and improve the overhead lighting. A concessions area will be built to
allow us to host catered functions in the clubroom and offer a more extensive menu for
football games.
Visit us on the web at www.varsityS.msu.edu.
Golf Outing Registration
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We are always looking to expand membership and provide better member service. Your
Varsity ‘S’ card admits you to all Olympic sport home contests with the exception of
football, hockey, and men’s and women’s basketball.
Men’s foursome 10:00 a.m. $95/person
Women’s foursome 10:00 a.m. $95/person
Mixed foursome 10:00 a.m. $95/person
Dinner only 4:30 p.m. $40/person
I am very pleased to announce that the board has teamed up with Wheat Jewelers of
Okemos to provide a beautiful line of outstanding jewelry designed exclusively for and
available only to Varsity ‘S’ Club members. Kevin Wheat, founder, is offering these items
at very reasonable prices and will donate a portion of each sale to our club. Kevin is also
creating and donating a piece of jewelry to our annual award winners.
❏ Please contact me regarding Sponsorship or
Memory Lane possibilities
Subtotal ______
Additional Donation
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TOTAL
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One of the most important things we do is honor outstanding Spartan letter winners
through the Jack Breslin Life Achievement, Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna and Henry
Bullough Service Awards. This year, we are adding a Retired Coaches Achievement Award.
I encourage each of you to submit a nomination for one or more of these awards. Certainly
you know of fellow Spartan letter winners who have made significant professional and
civic contributions and brought honor to our alma mater who are most deserving of one
of these awards. Nomination forms are available on our website at [email protected].
Name
Address
City State Zip
Phone
Email
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the club’s two major events in 2006, our annual Golf
Outing June 9 at Forest Akers West and Varsity ‘S’ Club Reunion Weekend, September
7, 8 and 9. Colin Cronin will again chair the Golf Outing, always an enjoyable event and
the major fundraiser for our Club. This year’s Golf Outing will see a greater involvement
by our Spartan head and assistant coaches in all sports. This year is the tenth annual
Varsity ‘S’ Club Reunion Weekend and we hope to make it our best yet. This is a great
way to reunite with former teammates and enjoy our beautiful campus.
❏ I will be playing with:
❏ Please sign me/us up with any available group
Method of payment
❏ Check - Payable to MSU Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club
❏ Visa ❏ MasterCard
Credit Card #
Exp. Date
Finally, we will be electing new members for open positions on the Board of Directors in
May. If you have a desire to give something back to MSU athletics and are committed to
strengthening our Club; I urge you to consider running for a position on the board. Look
for a nomination form on our website and in this newsletter.
Signature
The field is limited. In order to secure your spot and
tee time preference, payment needs to be received
for your entire foursome.
Wishing you the best in 2006.
Please return with payment to:
MSU Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club
P.O. Box 6411, East Lansing, MI 48826
Fax (517) 432-7769
Kindest regards,
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For additional information contact the Varsity ‘S’ Club
office staff: (517)355-8523 • [email protected]
GO STATE!
Joey Spano, President
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Varsity Clubroom Restoration Update
During the construction of the
Spartan Stadium addition, a
water and condensation problem
was discovered that over the years
caused black mold to grow in our
walls. Also, because of heavy rains
while the old and new sections of
the stadium were being joined,
leaks destroyed our ceiling and
carpet. Once the problem was
discovered our TVs, pictures,
and furniture were removed and
stored in a safe dry location in
the stadium.
The black mold has been
removed and to solve the
problem of condensation and
water seeping through the
stadium deck a roof was built
under the stadium seats over the
top of the clubroom. We have
all new drywall and fresh paint.
For the first time, we have air
conditioning in the clubroom
and a sprinkler system. New
Thank
You!!
Your donations, above and
beyond annual and lifetime
dues, are greatly appreciated.
The names listed below have
contributed to the club since the
last newsletter went out. Some
may have contributed but your
donation came after the deadline
for copy for the newsletter. We
will publicly thank you in the
next newsletter!
Jerome Abood, Golf 1986-88
Orville Adler, Men’s Track 1932-33
Walter C. Atcheson, Men’s Track 1947-49
Robert F. Bakle, Football 1951-52
George Ball, Baseball & Football 1949-50
Eugene Balogh, Fencing & Track
Richard A. Barker, Football 1957-58
David Berles, Men’s Tennis 1957-59
Douglas M. Bobo, Football 1951-52
Willam R. Bower, Baseball 1952,
wiring, lighting, ceiling tile, and
carpeting have been installed.
Also, non-weight bearing walls
were removed to make the room
more spacious. In addition, we
have gained approximately 400
square feet from a university
storeroom on the north end of
the room where the plasma TV is
located.
concession area will be added
before the 2006 football season.
than our current office in the
basement of the Student Union.
The first phase of the restoration
was quickly completed by
MSU and Kares Construction
Company to allow us to use the
Varsity Club Room this past fall.
All the current construction has
been completed at no cost to the
Varsity Club.
It was a long-standing Varsity
Club tradition to have letter
winners carve their names in the
old wooden tabletops. Those
tops are now mounted on the
walls. We will have plaques
for our Varsity Club award
winners, as well as recognition
for people who have purchased
Varsity Club chairs and tables,
and for those who have donated
money earmarked for the Varsity
Clubroom. It has been suggested
we add a collage of pictures that
will reflect the history of Spartan
athletics, and include all sports.
A new very spacious reception
area has been added at the
concourse level with the Varsity
Club sign on the door. This area
also has new wiring, lighting,
ceiling tile, carpeting, and
freshly painted walls. Once the
construction is completed on
the stadium addition we will
have handicap accessibility to the
clubroom via elevator.
Our current restrooms will be
removed this winter giving us
additional space. We will then
have two very large handicap
accessible restrooms adjacent
to the clubroom. Also, a new
The Varsity Club office will be
moved to the stadium this spring
into the new office area across
from the clubroom. The new
office will be significantly larger
and more conveniently located
Basketball 1950-52
Barbara Branson
Bob Brawley, Football 1964-66, Men’s
Field Hockey 1965-67, Hockey 1965-67
Leslie Bruckner, Football 1937-39, Track
1939-40
Ralph Buffmyer, Football 1937-38
Kenneth Q. Burchill, Basketball Manager
1951
Frederick L. Burge, Football Manager
1938
Don Edwin Coleman, Football 1949-51
Alger V. Conner, Football 1942, 1945-46
Diana D’Angelo, Women’s Tennis 1972-75
John E. Demmer, Honorary
William A. Demmer, Honorary
Ronald Diehl, Soccer 1963
Carl Diener, Football 1953-54
Stan Drobac, Tennis 1952-53
Coy Eklund, Honorary
Robert Fairman, Men’s Golf 1949, 1951-52
Patrick F. Gallinagh, Football 1964-66
Gary G. Gauthier, Soccer 1977
John Gehan, Boxing
Em Ghianni, Football
Cornell Ghise, Baseball 1951-52
Michael Gilmore, Hockey 1989-92
Robert Graves, Football 1949
Gordon Guyer, Honorary
Marion V. Hansen, Women’s Basketball,
Women’s Field Hockey, Swimming 1953-57
L. DeNeal Hartman, Basketball 1952-54
Martin C. Hawley
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Jill Hoehlein, Field Hockey
John Hofstettler, Baseball 1951
Roger Howard, Baseball 1951-52
Terry M. Inch, Men’s Swimming 1981-82
Arthur L. Ingram, Football 1951, Men’s
Track 1953-54
John Jaeger, Men’s Soccer 1981-82
William G. Janis, Honorary
Dave Kaiser, Football 1955-57
Dale E. Kaulitz, Men’s Track 1941-43
James Ketchum, Football Manager
1948-50
Jack B. Kreiner, Wrestling 1947-49
Tom Kronner, Football 1971-73
Richard Krupka, Basketball
Wayne L. Lawrie, Baseball 1951-53
Rick Lilly, Football Manager 1972-73
Fred G. MacEachron Football 1959-60
Tom Magee, Honorary
Robert G. Maldegen, Football 1945-46,
Wrestling 1946-49
Melinda J. Mann, Women’s Swimming
1979
John Marakas, Baseball
Tom Martin, Men’s Tennis 1949
Paul McCollam, Men’s Track & Cross
Country 1964-66
Anne Messing
Ellwood J. Miller, Hockey 1958-59
Steve Miller, Men’s Golf 1958
Thomas Minkel, Head Coach - Men’s
Wrestling
Carl Mosack, Men’s Golf 1951-53
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At the present time your Board
is working with the University’s
interior decorating department
to complete the project by the
end of the summer. We are using
the same staff that decorated the
suites, clubroom, and press box.
Thank you for your
understanding and patience
during the restoration process.
John M. Mullen, Football 1964-66
A. Dennis Olmstead, Hockey 1972-74
Rodney Orth, Baseball 1989-91
Richard Paull, Men’s Track 1966-69
Grady Peninger, Honorary
Don Ralph, Football Manager 1955
Kenneth G. Rodewald, Men’s Golf
1955-57
Robert R. Rorich, Cheerleading 1959
John Russell, Baseball 1957-59
Kathy Sapia, Women’s Field Hockey
1968-71
Kelvin W. Scott, Men’s Track 1981-84
Ron Slank, Football 1969-70
Warren C. Spragg, Football 1952
Joe A. Staser, Men’s Gymnastics 1953-54
Cindy Stein, Volleyball 1971-72
Joel Sterling, Men’s Track
Rodney Strata, Football 1977-80
Archie Tarpoff, Honorary
Gordon G. Thomas, Football 1947, Men’s
Gymnastics 1948
William Tuinier, Men’s Track 1969
Eldon VanSpybrook, Hockey 1958-60
George D. VanElst, Football 1967-69
Donald S. Vest, Men’s Gymnastics 1952
Gilbert Voss
Donald (Tony) Waldron, Basketball &
Football 1946-48, Tennis 1948
John West, Basketball 1940-41
Richard E. Whitmer, Honorary
Jeffery D. Wieland, Football 1983
John D. Wilson, Football 1950-52
Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club –
2005 Reunion Weekend
The 2005 Varsity Club Weekend,
held on September 8, 9, and
10, was a great success with
several current coaches and
administrative staff participating
in the weekend’s events. Coaches
participating included John L.
Smith, Tom Izzo, Rick Comley,
Joanne P. McCallie, David
Grews, Rita Arndt-Melis, Angela
Goodman, and Darrell Gatson.
Athletic Director Ron Mason
and MSU President Lou Ann K.
Simon were also in attendance.
We had letter winners from 19
sports and 15 states and Canada
returning to campus for the
weekend activities.
The weekend kicked off on
Thursday with a cookout at our
hotel headquarters. On Friday
the group joined the Downtown
Coaches Club for lunch, followed
by an Open House in the Varsity
Club Room, a tour of the new
Spartan Stadium addition, and a
bus tour of Campus. On Friday
evening the Varsity Club hosted
its Social Hour and Awards
Banquet at the Kellogg Center,
with keynote speaker, MSU
President Lou Anna K. Simon,
an appearance by Coach John L.
Smith, and entertainment by the
award winning MSU Alumni
group 3 Men and a Tenor.
On Saturday there were team
and group pictures in front of
the new bronze Sparty, followed
by our Brunch and Pep Rally.
Two of the guest speakers were
former All-American football
great Steve Juday, quarterback
of the 1965 undefeated and
national championship team;
and Molly Brennan, who earned
All-American honors in track,
setting 12 different track records,
while obtaining her degree in
computer science and becoming
a Rhodes Scholar. Various MSU
coaches also gave a brief update
on their sport. Sparty, the MSU
Marching Band, the MSU Dance
Team, and the MSU Cheerleaders
conducted a Pep Rally.
Following the Brunch and Pep
Rally, letter winners followed
the band onto the football field
and formed a tunnel for Sparty
and the team, which is always a
highlight for our former letter
winners.
During the weekend, Lifetime
Achievement and other special
awards were presented, including
the Breslin Award to George
T. Guerre, Football ‘46-48;
the Nell Jackson Award to
Mary Jo Hardy, Volleyball
‘75-76; the Bullough
Award to Donald F.
Johnson, Wrestling ‘47;
as well as 30, 40, and
50-year Anniversary Awards.
Carl Angelo, Pat Hayhoe, and
Jim Nelson were inducted
as Honorary Varsity Club
Members.
Teams having a reunion in
conjunction with the Varsity
Club Weekend included the
1978-81 Men’s and Women’s
Track Teams, Women’s Tennis all years, and Boxing - all years.
Many thanks for coming and
mark your calendar for next
year’s weekend, September 7,
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8, and 9, 2006. A preliminary
weekend itinerary is posted on
the Varsity Club website at www.
varsitys.msu.edu. Information also
may be obtained by calling the
Varsity Club office at (517)
355-8523 or Weekend
Coordinator, Eldon
VanSpybrook at
(248) 887-7593.
“Where Are They Now?”
1930’s
1950’s
Mel Buschman, Track 1939-43,
Football 1939 – Mel is a retired
professor from MSU. He runs a
tennis group for retired faculty
at the MSU Tennis Center where
they compete in Masters Track
and Field and Tennis Doubles
along with another Varsity ‘S’
member, Frank Beeman.
Bill Bower, Basketball, Baseball
1950-52 – Bill is retired and
spends his time between Atlanta
and Hilton Head Island, South
Carolina.
William E. Carpenter, Basketball
1937-38, Track 1937-39 – Bill is
a retired CLU in Financial and
Estate Planning. He is enjoying
retirement in the mountains of
North Carolina and occasional
visits with his children and
grandchildren who live all
across the US.
Coy Eklund - Coy is an Honorary
Life member and the retired
President of Equitable Life. He
enjoys a busy, full life with many
involvements.
1940’s
Wendell B. Lawrence, Baseball
1947-50 – Wendell is retired from
the US Air Force. He coached
baseball at the United States Air
Force Academy and Hillsdale
College. He now divides his time
between Toledo, Ohio and Hilton
Head Island, South Carolina.
Charles W. Buck, Track
Manager 1940-43 – Charles is
retired and lives in Gladwin, MI.
He has been a trustee of MidMichigan Community College for
the last fourteen years.
Ralph M. Kortge, Golf 1942
– Ralph is retired and lives in
Pinehurst, North Carolina and
still plays 18 holes of golf three
days a week.
R. Dee McDonald, - R. Dee is a
retired Command Pilot with the
US Air Force. He and his wife,
Judy Haga McDonald, MSU
1957, lecture on and instruct
Bridge on various cruise ships.
John F. Cook, Track/Cross
Country 1952-54 – John is
retired and spends six months
in Michigan and six months in
Dunedin, Florida.
1960’s
Douglas McFetters, Track and
Field 1951-52, 1955-56 – Douglas
is retired and has lived in
Arizona for the past thirty years.
He still competes in Master
and Senior Track in pole vault.
Douglas has won more than 200
medals over the years in both
individual and decathlon events.
John Lewis, Jr, Football 1953-55
- John is retired from General
Motors in Labor Relations after
44 years of service. He currently
serves on the Board of Directors
of Lansing Automakers Federal
Credit Union.
Ron Rickens, Football 1956-58
- Ron is a retired schoolteacher
and football coach living in
Altoona, PA. He observes
football and basketball officials
on the District and State level
and college basketball officials
for the State of Pennsylvania.
Grady Peninger, is an Honorary
Life member – Grady retired
in 1990. He was the Wrestling
Coach from 1960-1987 and
Associate Professor of Phys. Ed.
at MSU. While Coach, he led his
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teams to seven consecutive Big
10 Championships. In 1967, the
team were NCAA Champions.
1970’s
Kelly Cahill, Hockey 1973-76
– Kelly is a Medical Sales
Distributor and lives in East
Lansing, MI with his wife, Mary.
Scott Malaney, Golf 1974-75
– Scott is CEO of Blanchard
Valley Health System and lives
in Findlay, MI. He and his family
attend most football, basketball
and hockey games.
Su Nottingham, Cheerleading
1970-73 – Su is a public school
Health Educator. She joined
the staff of Central Michigan
University in the Fall 2005.
John Sturges, Hockey 1972-76
– John is self-employed as a
Developer and lives in Madison,
WI. His son, Dan, plays hockey
at MSU and another son, A.J.,
will play Hockey in the 2007-08
season.
1980’s
Derek Darkowski, Baseball
1988-92 – Derek is a Director of
Sales in Software. He lives with
his family in Brighton, MI.
Monte L. Falcoff, Fencing 198286 – Monte is a Patent Attorney
and Principal at Harness, Dickey
& Pierce in Troy, MI. He also
serves as Adjunct Professor of
Patent Law at MSU College of
Law.
Stacy Cook, Swimming 1984-86
– Stacy is a First Grade teacher
living in Okemos, MI.
1990’s
Mark A. Findling, Men’s Tennis
1998-2000 – Mark is a Financial
Planner and Head Tennis
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Professional at Red Run Golf
Club.
Louis Johnson, Jr., Basketball
1991-95 - Louis is an Engineer
and lives with his family in
Farmington Hills, MI. He recently
returned to Michigan after living
in Washington, DC.
Bob Ribby, Football 1993 – Bob
teaches Physical Education and
coaches the Girl’s Track at Eaton
Rapids High School.
OBITUARIES
William ‘Bucky’ Buckingham
Wrestling 1949-51 died October
11, 2005 in Big Rapids, MI. He
was a Life member of the MSU
Varsity ‘S’ Alumni Club since
1951 and received his degree
in Hotel Administration in 1951
from MSU.
David L. Goodell
Football 1953-54, Men’s Track
1954-55 died June 9, 2005 in
Traverse City, MI. He was a Life
member of the MSU Varsity
‘S’ Alumni Club since 1956 and
received his degree in Education
in 1956 from MSU.
Zigmund J. Indyke
Swimming 1946 died October 14,
2005 in Sarasota, FL. He formerly
lived in Dearborn, MI. He was
an Annual member of the MSU
Varsity ‘S’ Alumni Club and
attended MSU.
Howard A. Ladue, Jr.
Baseball 1941-43 died March
16, 2005 in Beverly Hills, MI. He
formerly lived in Royal Oak. He
was a Life Member of the MSU
Varsity ‘S’ Alumni Club since
1943 and received his degree in
Natural Science in 1943 from MSU.
Robert S. Linton
Died May 14, 2005 in East
Lansing, MI. He was a Life
Honorary member of the MSU
Varsity ‘S’ Alumni Club and
attended MSU.
Award
Nominations
MSU Varsity ‘S’ Club
Board of Directors Application
(Board members serve a two-year term)
Name:
The Jack Breslin Life Achievement Award is presented to a Spartan
varsity alumnus whose post-college career has brought great honor
to him/herself, and by reflection to Michigan State University and its
intercollegiate athletic programs. One award is conferred annually.
Address:
City/State/Zip:
Phone: (H):
(W):
(C):
Email Address:
Sport(s):
Year(s):
The Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award is presented to a Spartan
varsity alumna whose career, since graduating from Michigan State
University, has been distinguished not only by outstanding professional
accomplishments but also by an exceptional record of community
service. One award is conferred annually.
Varsity Letters:
Degrees:
Major(s):
Minor(s):
Varsity Club Member since: ❏ Lifetime ❏ Annual
Ralph Young Fund Member:
❏ Yes
❏ No
MSU Alumni Association Member:
❏ Yes
❏ No
Current Season Ticket Holder:
❏ Yes
❏ No
The Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Honorary Membership Award is accorded to
individuals based on extended service and devotion to the betterment
of athletics at Michigan State University, and to those staff members
who separate themselves by their long and distinguished service to the
University and continued active interest and devotion toward athletics
at MSU. Up to six awards are conferred annually, with eligibility
for honorary membership and a one year complimentary honorary
membership in the MSU Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club.
If yes, what sports?
Occupation/Employer:
The Henry Bullough Service Award is presented to a MSU varsity letter
winner who has demonstrated continuing outstanding volunteer service
and devotion to Michigan State University athletics on a local, state,
national or international level. Candidates must possess the highest
standards of integrity and character to positively reflect and enhance the
prestige of Michigan State University. One award is conferred annually.
Related work or volunteer experience that would make you an asset to
the Varsity Club:
Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of MSU can initiate
nominations. Nominations should be submitted to the MSU Varsity
Alumni ‘S’ Club Awards Committee. If a nominee is not selected to
receive an award this cycle, the nomination may be resubmitted in a
subsequent award cycle. The club maintains a file of
past nominees for each award that may also be reviewed
by the Awards Committee in subsequent years.
If elected, what current projects/activities do you wish to become
involved in?
If elected, what current projects/activities would you suggest for the
Varsity Club?
Before completing a nomination form, please
review the Nomination Guidelines for the award.
Nomination forms for each award are available
through the Varsity ‘S’ Alumni Club office at (517)
355-8523, via email at [email protected], or
from the website at www.VarsityS.msu.edu.
Nominations for the Breslin, Jackson and
Honorary awards must be received by the
Awards Committee, MSU Varsity Alumni ‘S’
Club no later than Tuesday, April 25, 2006.
Are you available to attend the monthly board meetings on the third
Tuesday of each month and serve an average of 2 hours per week on a
❏ Yes
❏ No
committee?
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MSU Varsity ‘S’ Club, P.O. Box 6411, East Lansing, MI 48826
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Wheat Jewelers
Becomes Varsity
‘S’ Club Sponsor
MSU Varsity ‘S’ Club
Membership Application
P.O. Box 6411
East Lansing, Michigan 48826
(517) 355-8523
fax: (517) 432-7769
o $35 Annual Membership
New to Wheat Jewelers this year is the exclusive, officially licensed
MSU Spartan Jewelry Collection. Kevin Wheat, the owner and
designer, holds the Varsity ‘S’ Club and its contributions to the
community, the athletic department and the University, in high regard.
Therefore, he has taken the Varsity ‘S’ Club logo and crafted a beautiful
quality pendant/tie tack specifically for our members.
o $400 Life Membership
I would also like to make a donation:
o Donation $ ______
Method of payment
❏Check—Payable to the MSU Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club
❏Visa
The basic price for the pedant/tie tack sterling silver piece is $99.00.
Wheat Jewelers will donate $25.00 to the Varsity ‘S’ Club for each
piece that is sold. It may be personalized by engraving the member’s
sport or specific date(s) on the
back. A diamond or emerald may
also be added. A 14 karat gold
piece is also available for $399.99,
with a $50.00 donation going to
the Varsity ‘S’ Club. This piece is
ONLY available to Varsity ‘S’ Club
members, so it will be necessary to
show your Club card at the Jewelry
store to purchase. If you order by
phone, the store will validate your
membership before sending any
order. In addition, Mr. Wheat has
agreed to work with your Board in creating and donating a piece of
jewelry for the Jack Breslin and Nell Jackson award winners each year.
❏MasterCard
Credit Card #
Exp. date
Signature
Last name
Former name(s)
First name
Middle
Address
City
State
Zip
Telephone
Email
Please include the information requested below, so that we may
include it in a future newsletter.
Degree(s)
Year(s)
Sport(s)
Year(s) played
Wheat Jewelers also carries the MSU Spartan jewelry line that offers
high quality jewelry in sterling silver, 14K gold and 18K gold that
allows you to wear your Michigan State University school colors all
week long! It includes a large selection of green/white gemstone and
diamond rings, earrings, bracelets and pendants as well as belt buckles,
key chains, block S watches, and men’s Spartan helmets and block S
pendants and chains. Mr. Wheat would like to offer the Varsity ‘S’
Club a 15% donation for every piece of Spartan jewelry sold, if the
customer mentions and shows their Varsity ‘S’ Club membership card
at time of purchase.
Year(s) lettered
Occupation
Work and/or personal experiences since graduation that you would like
to share:
Please stop by Wheat Jewelers at 4990 Marsh Road, Okemos (across
from Chili’s Restaurant) and check out the new Varsity ‘S’ Club jewelry
and Spartan Collection! Visit the website at www.wheatjewelers.com
Call 517-349-0101 for more information.
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Show your card and every purchase you make will also benefit the club!
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Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club
P.O. Box 6411
East Lansing MI 48826
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Forwarding Service Requested
E-mail address update
The Varsity Club is in the process of updating our membership
information. Please provide the following information and return
by mail, fax (517-432-7769), or email ([email protected]):
East Lansing, MI
Permit No. 21
Save the Dates
ANNUAL Membership Renewal
Name
by Friday, March 31, 2006
Home Phone
Email
Sport(s)
Award Nominations Due
Year(s)
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
Email is a very cost effective and instant way to communicate with
our membership. We will be emailing you information on our
events, such as the Golf Outing and the Varsity Club Weekend.
Varsity ‘S’ Golf Outing
Friday, June 9, 2006
Moving?
To change or correct your
address, please send
notice to:
Please Notify Us
Six Weeks
in Advance.
MSU Varsity Alumni
‘S’ Club
P.O. Box 6411
East Lansing, MI 48826
Varsity Alumni ‘S’ Club
Reunion Weekend
September 7-9, 2006