Attention Wolverines in Eugene, Oregon!
I know this isn't relevant for around 99% of you, but I am starting up what's known as a "Spirit Group" in Eugene, Oregon. It is basically a mini-Alumni Club, and the plan is to host game watching, networking, and other Michigan events. The events will be open to everyone (alumni, fans, etc). I have been living in Eugene for around two years now, and since there are 500+ alumni in the area, this seemed like a good idea. Help spread the word! Thanks!
Here is some more info from the official message that went out. My email is included at the bottom:
Dear Fellow Wolverine
I have an interest in forming a University of Michigan Spirit Group through the Alumni Association for the 500+ UM alumni who live in the Eugene area. The primary purpose of the group would be to bring UM alumni (and fans) together a few times a year to cheer on the Wolverines.
- Maintain a group of at least 4 alumni who will serve as the group’s contacts, including one who will serve as the communications point person
- Provide information for the group’s website, which includes the group’s contact information. The Alumni Association provides the website and will maintain it for us.
- Host a minimum of three alumni event(s) per year (e.g. game watching, cultural, networking, community service)
- Promote the group’s events in e-TrueBlue (Alumni Association electronic newsletter), through the group’s listserv and the group’s website
If you are interested in joining me in forming and maintaining the spirit group, please contact me by email at [email protected]
August 17th, 2012 at 8:26 PM ^
Even in a metro area of 350K (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene,_Oregon), I'm favorably impressed that there are 500 or so UMich alums (assuming the numbers are accurate).
August 17th, 2012 at 8:36 PM ^
The ammount of alumni in any given area always impresses me, though. Very impressive number of alumni that seem to be everywhere.
August 17th, 2012 at 9:12 PM ^
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August 17th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
aaaaand that makes everyone.
August 18th, 2012 at 12:17 AM ^
correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that UofM has the largest alumni base of any school in the country.
August 18th, 2012 at 12:27 AM ^
When I was doing some hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, I would say "Go Blue" to everyone wearing Michigan gear. I ended up saying it ~2x a day. Then I went backpacking in the back country and saw no one except my fiance.
Of course wearing Michigan gear doesn't mean they necessarily went to the school or currently attend, but there are a ton of supporters. Estes Park, the main town outside of RMNP actually has a dedicated Nebraska fan store. When I walked by it, I obviously had to "Go Blue" it as well.
August 18th, 2012 at 1:16 AM ^
Are you in N Colorado? We have a small, but growing group for watch parties at the Mayor in Fort Collins.
August 17th, 2012 at 8:34 PM ^
August 17th, 2012 at 9:26 PM ^
and the Animal House
August 17th, 2012 at 10:47 PM ^
According to this site, the Delta house has been gone since 1986.
That being said, it would be pretty cool to visit some of the filming locations in and around Eugene. It was filmed completely in Oregon, from what I understand, although the hearing scene uses a Tennessee flag, I think.
August 18th, 2012 at 10:35 AM ^
You missed the 25th anniversary Goonies celabration, but you can still get a location map and stop by the school from Kindergarten Cop while you are at it.
August 17th, 2012 at 10:04 PM ^
If I were
in Eugene (again), I come to every watch party. Good luck getting this together.
August 18th, 2012 at 12:15 AM ^
do we get to do spirit fingers?