Thoughts for San Diego Sun Devils

On behalf of the ASU Alumni Association-San Diego, our thoughts are with all those who have been impacted by the fires. It's a difficult time for so many and we wish the very best for all Sun Devils and their families who may have tragically lost homes. If we can serve as a source of help to share information or provide any other assistance, please let me know at sandiegochapter@asualumni.org.

Andy Hanshaw '87
President
Lifetime Member of the ASU Alumni Association
ASU Alumni Association San Diego Chapter
http://www.asu.edu/alumni/chapters/geographic/san_diego.shtml

Sun Devil Football Frenzy! – San Diego Alumni Chapter Upcoming Events
Coach Erickson and the undefeated Sun Devils are rolling. Join your fellow San Diego alumni as we cheer the Devils on to victory and a possible BCS bowl berth!

Sat. November 3^rd @ 3:30 p.m. vs. Oregon
Game watching party at Typhoon Saloon in Pacific Beach, www.typhoonsaloon.com.  Special raffle to benefit the Red Cross and local fire victims. Items include Dennis Erickson signed football, Pat Tillman jersey and other ASU memorabilia.

Sat. November 10^th – 12:30 p.m. vs. UCLA
San Diego Chapter Bus Trip to The Rose Bowl for Sparky’s Touchdown Tailgate and Game. $30 per person includes round trip bus from San Diego, refreshments and giveaways. Trip will pick up at Old Town Transit Station and Oceanside Park and Ride in time to arrive in Pasadena 2 ½ hours prior to kickoff.  Please note:  bus departure time is 8:00 a.m.  For bus trip information and Reservation, please contact sandiegochapter@asualumni.org. Deadline: November 4th.

If you have previously e-mailed sandiegochapter@asualumni.org, please e-mail again as we experienced technical problems that are now resolved.

For Football and Tailgate Tickets:  www.asu.edu/alumni (click on “football festivities”)

Game watching Party at Typhoon Saloon - 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 22^nd – Thanksgiving Day
ASU vs. USC @ 6:00 p.m. @ Sun Devil Stadium
No game watching party due to holiday.

Friday, November 30^th @ 6:30 p.m.
Annual ASU San Diego Alumni vs. UA San Diego Alumni Territorial “Bowl”
The BIG game before the Big Game. Mira Mesa Lanes. For information and to bowl, contact Christine Wenzel at chris.wenzel@yahoo.com

Arizona State Fans Bowl Travel Announcement
Undefeated and ranked 4th in the BCS standings, the Arizona State football team is coming off a strong, 31-20 victory against California and is eligible for post-season play.  With the team off to a 8-0 start, Sun Devil fans can now begin making their travel plans to follow the Sun Devils this bowl season.  ASU Athletics, the Sun Devil Club, and the Arizona State University Alumni Association will partner with Premiere College Sports, one of the nation's leading sports travel firms, to offer fans unique, first-class travel and hospitality packages for any bowl game in which ASU participates through the creation of "Sun Devil Sports Travel." 

"Sun Devil Sports Travel" will offer an array of travel packages for all Sun Devil fans to follow their team in the postseason.  Packages could include air transportation, deluxe accommodations, hospitality as well as other tour amenities.

Fans can visit the dedicated website for ASU bowl travel now to sign up for travel information on any number of bowl games in which ASU could participate.

"The Alumni Association is pleased to join the Sun Devil Club and ASU Athletics in offering travel packages to our alumni and fans for a post season bowl game" said Christine Wilkinson, President of the ASUAA. "Let's show how strong our ASU spirit is by filling the stadium with gold. Go DEVILS!"

To learn more about travel and hospitality packages for Arizona State visit http://www.sundevilsportstravel.com or call 800-924-9993.

Chapter Board Meetings – First Tuesday of Every Month
6:00 p.m. @ Rock Bottom Brewery – La Jolla Village/UTC
Open to paid members of the ASU Alumni Association
Contact: Andy Hanshaw, President at sandiegochapter@asualumni.org

Alumni Student Recruiters Needed in San Diego
If you would like to help recruit future Sun Devils from San Diego to ASU, please join us at the “Sun Devil Sneak Preview” on Thursday, November 15^th from 7-9 p.m. in Del Mar. If you are interested, please contact ahanshaw@cox.net.

San Diego Alumni Connections
If you have a business that could help our alumni chapter for future events, please let us know. If you’re an alumnus who could present to our group, we want to hear from you. We would like to work with our San Diego alumni for future events and programming. Please e-mail sandiegochapter@asualumni.org with your ideas. Thanks!