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July 2008

LET'S TALK FOOTBALL!
Coach Mark Mangino will speak at the annual TJC football picnic Sunday, July 27. See box above for details.  Coach will provide a preview of this year's team and usually has time to take questions from the crowd.  Our TJC band is expected.  This is our most kid-friendly event of the year for date/timing, so remember to bring the kids and grandkids.  The menu returns to barbecue this year with both turkey and beef featured.  If you know someone who wants to attend the picnic and isn't a member, they can join at the door.
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KU FRIDAY, EVERY FRIDAY!
The Shawnee County Alumni Chapter heard from Assistant KU Admissions Director Heidi Simon at their June board meeting.  Heidi was pleased to hear about all the visibility TJC has given to KU athletics over the years and suggested that the one of the best ways the local alumni chapter could help recruit good students to KU was to keep KU visibility high.  Local alumni president Larry Tenopir asked the TJC board at its July 2 meeting to join the alumni chapter in promoting a new program, KU FRIDAY, EVERY FRIDAY.  The idea is simple--everyone who supports KU should plan to wear something KU every Friday, not just before games, but EVERY Friday.  If you have dress-down Fridays, wear a KU shirt.  If not, wear a lapel pin, jewelry, a watch, tie--whatever.  Just show your KU every Friday.  If the idea takes hold in Topeka, the alumni association may promote it to other chapters around the world.  So, WEAR KU!
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OTTO SCHNELLBACHER CLASSIC ENTERTAINS ALL
The annual TJC golf tournament, now renamed the Otto Schnellbacher Classic, teamed KU celebs with TJC members and guests June 9. 135 golfers participated, and both Coach Mangino and Coach Self addressed the crowd. Coach Don Fambrough toured the tournament in a golf cart, talking about marching band fundraiser which he's promoting in memory of longtime friend, Otto Schnellbacher.
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MARCHING BAND EXPECTED TO GROW AGAIN
This year's marching band is expected to show another year of steady growth as it rebuilds to its glory days and beyond.   Brochures for the fundraising drive will be available at the summer picnic, and we're hoping to have a band representative present.  TJC was instrumental in the 2003 uniform fundraising drive, and local TJC leaders have stayed involved in helping the band shift its emphasis to raising money for scholarships and equipment, all targeted to growing the size and sound of the band.  Otto Schnellbacher took TJC's enthusiasm to KU's Gold Medal Club of 50-year plus alums who've agreed to help raise funds.  Coach Fambrough recorded a DVD recounting the Iowa State game he coached for which he credits the band for the victory.  It's a great story, guaranteed to bring chills and tears to anyone who loves KU.  By coincidence, Coach was slated to record the DVD within hours of learning of Otto's passing.  He's dedicated the DVD and his efforts for the band to Otto.  All donations are welcome, and anyone giving at least $100 to the fundraiser will receive a copy of the DVD.
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WATERMELON TRADITION CONTINUES
Chairman Lyle Giersch has told the TJC board that the melons have been ordered, and all he needs is a date for annual TJC-sponsored watermelon feed.  TJC members annually form a car-caravan to Lawrence to deliver a load of watermelons which are then served after one of KU's two-a-day football practices.  The players are always appreciative.  TJC adopted the longstanding practice started by late board member Bill Bradford and some friends.
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Carry your card... It has benefits...TJC Friendly Merchants
Here is the link:

http://www.topekajayhawkclub.com/Merchants.shtml

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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