Spreading the Auburn Spirit in Troup, Harris and Meriwether Counties
Message from the President
War Eagle everyone!!
It is getting close to football season and I am sure you are all excited about the prospects of returning to The Plains for lots of grillin’ and gridiron. Nothing rejuvenates the soul like a football Saturday. I look forward the adrenaline rush of Tiger Walk and the rush of pride when Nova flies over the stadium and strikes the center of the field with authority. The precise formation of the Auburn Band when they enter the stadium and form the human chutes for our football team to enter the arena are a climactic event with a huge crescendo as the pump up video blows up the stadium. Dry ice creates a fog from the bottom of the stadium as the Saturday Warriors make their appearance at the entrance. The team rushes the field and the decibel level of the cheers measure on the Richter scale. I think you get the picture. It is time for our favorite season of the year.
To ramp up for the year, your West Ga. Auburn Club sponsored our 4th annual club picnic at Blanton Creek Park on Lake Harding. It was a fun event for the brave souls who bared the 100 degree heat. We had approximately 50 people come together at the lake to enjoy fellowship, food and fun. A giant, inflatable slide with a water pool provided both fun and heat relief for the most of the children in attendance and the local band “Both Sides of the Hill” provided live music for everyone to sing along. Aubie made an appearance and jammed with the band, played with the kids (and adults), and took a trip down the inflatable water slide. The highlight of the day was the introduction and send off of the Auburn freshmen class from our 3 county area. We also introduced Ben Key and Kristin Oliver, our two Charles Hudson Scholarship recipients for 2010-11. All total, 27 kids from our area are headed to the plains this fall as freshmen. Good luck and happy trails to you all as you begin the journey through college.
Upcoming Events
Auburn vs. Miss. St. Viewing Party
Thursday, September 9
Join your Auburn friends at Momma Goldberg’s on Davis Road in LaGrange for a Thursday night game. You can eat dinner and watch the game or join us for a beverage and cheer on the Tigers. This is a family friendly environment so bring the kids and wear your colors with pride!! Cost for this event is free. The only cost you may incur will be for any food or drink you decide to purchase.
WGAC Annual Meeting
Tuesday, September 14
Our annual meeting will take place at the LaFayette Garden Inn on LaFayette Parkway in LaGrange. This year our guest speakers will be former AU Quarterback Ben Leard (1996-2000) and Dean Dan Bennett of the College of Architecture, Design, and Construction. Ben will talk to us about the football program and Dean Bennett will fill us in on the campus master plan and building projects under way. Both speakers promise to be both informative and entertaining.
At the meeting we will recap the past year and vote to approve the slate of board members for the next year. Tiger Rags will set up their merchandise tables and you can purchase all the latest fashion trends on the plains. A cash bar will be available for your libation enjoyments and Hors D’ oeuvres for your palatable enlightenment.
Make your reservations today by emailing Jamie Bradfield at jfbradfield@charter.net prior to September 10. Cost for attendees who mail their checks prior to September 10 will be $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Checks can be sent to PO Box 2858, LaGrange, Ga. 30241. Tickets at the door will be $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
We will have a membership table at the entrance for those who wish to renew their membership. If you are not a member of our club we invite you to join our fabulous organization.
I look forward to seeing you all at our viewing party and the annual meeting. Social time begins at 6:15 PM and the program begins at 7:00PM.
WDE!
Jamie Bradfield
President WGAC
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WAR EAGLE!!
