Happy August!  The summer is almost over and we’ve had a few good events.  I’ve gotten some feedback regarding doing some daytime events and I’m in the process of organizing a luncheon that hopefully more people can attend.  On the list of upcoming events (yet to be scheduled) are a luncheon, picnic, and possibly a tour of the F-22 Raptor facility at Nellis Air force Base.  I’m working hard to try to get our club onto its feet and appreciate all of the people who have been coming out to the events.  I know that everyone’s busy, but it has been really nice meeting new Illini in the valley.

 

CLUB STATISTICS (as of 7/31/07)

The Las Vegas Illini Club has 240 Las Vegas Residents on our email list, and 477 total members in our database.  91 Member have confirmed their information (have you?) so we know it’s current. 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES

Happy Birthday to Barbara Nosek on the 13th, Colleen Braid on the 17th and Kim Nehls and Marlene Greenberg-Baker on the 30th!!!

 

Happy Anniversary to Larry and Carmen Golding on the 9th as well as Nancy and Bruce Sullivan on the 31st!!!

 

If you have a birthday or anniversary that you’d like us to know about, please fill hit respond and update me with your information.

 

LAS VEGAS ILLINI ONLINE

Our former website was run by a member who moved back to IL.  We’re working on getting a new site up and running.  The url is www.lasvegasillini.com.  In addition we have groups on Facebook and MySpace (just search for Las Vegas Illini Club).

 

 

UPCOMING LAS VEGAS ILLINI CLUB EVENTS

Put the following dates on your calendar:

 

Join us at the Las Vegas Illini Happy Hour located right across from Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip!!!

Dates:  8/9/07, 9/13/07, 10/11/07, 11/8/07

Time:  6pm - 8pm

Location:  Laughing Jackalope Bar, 3969 Las Vegas Blvd S., Las Vegas, NV, 89119-1047

Contact:  Ben Brownback, 702.429.5594, brownbac@illinoisalumni.org

Cost:  $10 Minimum Donation towards the scholarship fund

 

I'd really welcome your feedback if you've got an idea for an event.  Please email me at lasvegasillini@davproductions.com.

 

FIGHTING ILLINI FOOTBALL

Here’s the Football Schedule for Fall 2007:

 

09/01/07 vs. Missouri (State Farm Arch Rivalry Game), St. Louis, Mo. 2:30 p.m. CT

09/08/07 vs. WESTERN ILLINOIS, MEMORIAL STADIUM TBA

09/15/07 at Syracuse, Syracuse, N.Y. 11:00 a.m. CT

09/22/07 at Indiana, Bloomington, Ind. TBA

09/29/07 vs. PENN STATE (Foundation Day), MEMORIAL STADIUM TBA

10/06/07 vs. WISCONSIN (Dad's Day), MEMORIAL STADIUM TBA

10/13/07 at Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa TBA

10/20/07 vs. MICHIGAN (Varsity 'I' Day), MEMORIAL STADIUM 7:00 p.m. CT

10/27/07 vs. BALL STATE (Homecoming), MEMORIAL STADIUM 11:00 a.m. CT

11/03/07 at Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn. 7:00 p.m. CT

11/10/07 at Ohio State, Columbus, Ohio TBA

11/17/07 vs. NORTHWESTERN (Senior Day), MEMORIAL STADIUM TBA

 

No west coast games this year.  I’ll try and organize some game watching events also.

  

As always, please let me know if you meet any other Illini that live in the valley that might want to participate in our events.  Thanks and try and stay cool!  Go IllinI!!!!

 

Ben

 

Ben Brownback, '99 LAS
Club Leader, Las Vegas Illini Club
brownbac@illinoisalumni.org
Mobile:  702.429.5594