Rice Rugby Newsletter – September 24, 2008

Dear Rice Rugby Players and Alumni,

Welcome to the team"s first newsletter. We aim to use this new capability of our website to communicate information regarding major events and issues as they (infrequently) arise. Today"s issue is focused on the upcoming Homecoming celebrations. Read below for more information.

All players and alumni with a profile on ricerugby.com has been automatically added to the recipient list for this newsletter. If you wish to be removed, follow instructions at the bottom of the email.

Hope to see you all in November!

Alumni Executive Board

Because it all began in 1968.....

You and your guest are cordially invited to the

RICE RUGBY CLUB 40TH ANNIVERSARY GALA

Friday, November 7, 2008
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Willy"s Pub
Rice University

Dinner, Drinks, Auction

Please RSVP* by October 24th by clicking on the link below and send a payment (suggested for alumni) of $50 per person** to the attention of Kent Bayazitoglu, 4231 Case, Houston, Texas 77005. Make checks payable to "Rice Rugby."

*RSVP"s needed for purposes of ordering drinks and dinner.

**All remaining proceeds (if any) after covering the costs of the night will be directed to the newly created RRFC Scholarship Fund or Rice Rugby Club.

View Evite to RSVP

RICE RUGBY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION MEETING

Friday, November 7, 2008
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Willy"s Pub
Rice University

The annual Rice Rugby Alumni Association meeting will take place immediately preceding the gala, between 6:00pm and 7:00pm at Willy"s Pub, where we will discuss state of the team, and the direction of our efforts to support the club going forward. All RRFC alumni are invited to attend.

RICE RUGBY ALUMNI MATCH & TAILGATE

Saturday, November 8, 2008
10:30am – 2:00pm
Rugby Pitch (off Rice Blvd)
Rice University

The annual Rice Rugby Alumni match will take place at the rugby pitch (off of Rice Blvd.) on Saturday, November 8th, at 11:00am. A BBQ/tailgate for all RRFC players/alumni and friends will be held in the parking lot adjacent to the pitch immediately after the match.

40 at 40!

Remember what Rice Rugby did for you, and know that you can help make an even bigger impact on the Rice Rugby players of the future.

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Rice Rugby Club, a small group of dedicated Rice Rugby Alumni (circa 1995) have volunteered to match any donations made to the Rice Rugby Club through December 1 2008, up to $20,000, thus setting the goal of raising $40,000 for the Rice Rugby Club in its 40th year.

In order to be eligible to be matched, donations must be received by the University by December 1, 2008.

Please go to www.ricerugby.com for donation instructions. (Donations can be made on-line using a credit card.)

Links Referenced

View Evite to RSVP: http:/anroot//www.evite.com/app/publicUrl/CSWKOBMFEFPSAWAYAEJV/ricerugby
www.ricerugby.com: http://www.ricerugbyclub.com/index.cfm/1,84,0,0,html/Donate

Location

http://www.ricerugbyclub.com/index.cfm/1,110,346,html