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March 2006

LAST CALL FOR ST PAT'S PARADE!
TJC is putting together its annual parade contingent to have a little Crimson & Blue celebration in the midst of  the annual wearin' of the Green.   The parade is Friday, March 17, at Noon. We need decorated vehicles, bicycles, strollers, dogs, little Jayhawks and walkers.  We'll be throwing thousands of red and blue beads to the fans.  Vehicles need to be at 8th & Harrison no later than 10 am or they won't be able to get united with the entire contingent.  Other participants should be in place by 11:30am.  The TJC band will ride the bandwagon playing fight songs, and hopefully Baby Jay will be able to join us (subject to basketball tournament availability). Any vehicle needs to reserve a place with Larry Tenopir at 233-9467 (o), 232-1332 (h).  Anyone wanting additional information should call the same numbers.
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WOO-HOO! FT. WORTH BOWL CHAMPIONS COMIN' TO T-TOWN
Coach Mark Mangino and his bowl-champion Jayhawks are coming to Topeka for a scrimmage set Saturday, April 1, 2:00 pm. at the Hummer Park Stadium (6th just west of Mac Vicar). Gates will open at 1:15, and admission is FREE.  Coach is treating the travel arrangements via bus and the scrimmage like a road game with his offense playing his defense. The loser will reportedly face "consequences", so there will be more at stake than your average scrimmage.
TJC will try to add a real game atmosphere requesting help from the TJC band.  We need everyone there to show the team how much pride we have in their last season and how much hope we have for the upcoming season.  KU season tickets will be available at the game.
So don't be an April Fool and be left out.  Come cheer on the Hawks. Hummer seats 6,000. Let's fill every seat! With KU playing KU, we'll be able to find something to cheer about on every single play!
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SUPPORT KU AT THE CAPITOL
March 15 is KU in the Capitol day.  Close to 100 KU faculty, staff and administrators will be telling KU's story to legislators throughout the day on Wednesday, March 15.  TJC members are invited to show support for the university at the 12 Noon program featuring a speech by Chancellor Hemenway.  Anyone who is willing to contact legislators by letter or phone to urge support for KU funding can contact the KU Alumni Association's coordinated effort at www.kualumni.org/jayhawksforhighereduction.html
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HAWKWATCHES PLANNED FOR TOURNAMENTS
Hawkwatches are planned for the Saturday and Sunday (March 11 & 12) Big 12 Tournament games in which KU plays.  Because of room availability, there will be no Friday, March 10, Hawkwatch.  For NCAA tournament games, please visit the website to see if a Hawkwatch is planned.  Parties will depend on game times and room availability.  All Hawkwatches are planned at Jeremiah's Live in Gage Center in the non-smoking room at the north end.  Kids are welcome and will be comfortable.  More and more are coming to each party.  Seating should also be available in the smoking section of the bar.
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TJC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SCHEDULED JUNE 12
Mark June 12 on your calendar for the annual TJC golf tournament to again be held at the Shawnee Country Club.  Local businesses and sponsors are able to sponsor the tournament for $500 (includes one golfer).  Additional golfers may participate for $100.
Watch for further information in upcoming newsletters. Proceeds from the golfers and sponsors go to KU athletics.  For further information, call the Golf Chair, Rob Exon, 266-0931.
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TJC TO SEND TOPEKA KIDS TO THE KU RELAYS
TJC has made a major financial commitment from the treasury to the KU relays to enable one thousand Topeka-area kids involved in Sertoma programs to attend the KU relays.  Our donation will pay for the buses to transport the kids and for KU blue shirts that each kid will receive along with other neat KU stuff provided by KU.  The TJC logo will be on the shirt, and the kids will receive a flyer about TJC for their parents. KU will also provide a meal for each kid.
In addition to providing an opportunity for these elementary school kids to see the KU campus and feel the excitement of this huge event in Memorical Stadium, the kids will also hear from KU Admissions staff and students about what it's like to go to school at KU.
The TJC board believes this program will have a huge impact on promoting the university and KU athletics in our area.  TJC board members and volunteers will also be helping at the Relays.
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DON'T BE BORED! BE BOARD!
If you have any interest in becoming more involved in TJC activities, look into becoming a board member.  We meet monthly as a board and divide up into committees for specific activities.  Board members also provide all the volunteer staffing at various events. We work for free, and we work for fun.  For further info, contact President Justin Glasgow, 286-1316.
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Carry your card... It has benefits...TJC Friendly Merchants
Performance Tire—Get a rotate and balance for $20.00 when presenting your TJC membership card.
Quizno’s—Receive 10% off your order downtown and 29th and Wanamaker locations in Topeka.
J & Co Frameshop—15% off custom frame.
KU Bookstore—Receive 10% off on purchases, excluding sales merchandise, includes online shopping.

If you own a business or know of a business that would like to participate in the TJC Friendly Merchant Campaign, let me know and I’ll contact them. Fans helping fans...Call 271-1224 or email me at pat@topekajayhawkclub.com. We will continually be adding to the list, so check out our website often! This is just starting to roll, so get in on the ground floor.
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BEAKS & TAILS
TJC members Charlie Hoag and Otto Schnellbacher were out on the court with Max Falkenstein at his final game celebration at the fieldhouse.  Otto played in the very first game Max announced in 1946. 

TJC has not yet been notified of NCAA travel arrangements to allow for airport rallies, so watch local media carefully for announcements by the basketball office. 

Various merchants offer TJC members discounts if you show your membership card.  Check the current list on the TJC website. Current merchants are J & Co Frameshop, Kansas Union Bookstore, Performance Tire and Wheel and Quizno's.  Patronize these TJC-supporting merchants! 

When you renew your KU football season tickets, buy a couple extra tickets for the K-State game and make sure those seats are filled with KU fans wearing blue.  Let'skeep out the purple pests.
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2006 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE RELEASED
Mark your calendars now, and leave room at Christmas/New Year's for bowl scheduling.  Games announced are:  Sept. 2 Northwestern State, Sept. 9 Louisiana-Monroe, Sept. 16 at Toledo, Sept. 23 South Florida, Sept. 30 at Nebraska, Oct. 7 Texas A&M, Oct. 14 Oklahoma State, Oct. 21 at Baylor, Oct. 28 Colorado, Nov. 4 at Iowa State, Nov. 18 Kansas State, Nov. 25 at Missouri, Dec. 2 Big 12 Championship Kansas City, Mo.  
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MEMBERSHIP CONTEST CONTINUES
Any TJC member can compete in the current membership contest to sign up brand-new members to TJC.  The current TJC member who signs up the most brand-new members by July 21, 2006 gets two seats at Coach Mangino's table at the picnic as well as 2 tickets to a football game.  All you have to do is attach a note to each new membership you sign up--you can even write on the actual membership form--your name and "membership contest."
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PICK UP YOUR COOLER BAGS AND/0R RENEW TJC MEMBERSHIPS NOW!
It's time to renew your TJC membership for 2006 if you have not already done so.  If you have renewed but have not picked up your coller, you can stop by any remaining Hawkwatch party.  Also, you can drop off your check (if you haven't already paid) and pick up your gift cooler bag at Performance Tire North, 1735 N Kansas Ave or at Larry Tenopir's law office, 1610 SW Topeka.
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