January 2016 Issue Quick Links Get Involved! Port City Chapter National Alumni Association Join Today! Looking for an Update Your Info opportunity to get Upcoming Events involved? Join us! Welcome NEW Lifetime Members Joining December 2015! The Port City Chapter of the USA National Alumni Association is hosting a Planning Meeting & Social Saturday, January 30th 5:30PM; Alumni Hall Ms. Rita M. Ames Ms. Pauline Anders Mr. Michael Andreoli Mrs. Kimberley Andreoli Mr. Charles M. Bible Mr. John G. Cherry, III Ms. Mary C. Faralli Mr. Muhammad Z. Farooq Ms. Eileen J. Fuller Ms. Valerie L. Hicks Mr. Josh Holman Mr. Kengo Inazu Refreshments provided We want to hear from you! Join us to discuss and help plan gatherings, fundraisers and community involvement opportunities in our local area! CLICK HERE to let us know you'll be joining us! The first TWENTY (20) people to arrive will receive a ticket to the USA vs. Appalachian State Men's Basketball game! MEMBER APPRECIATION NIGHT Mrs. Gurupreet K. Khalsa South Alabama vs. Appalachian State Dr. Tamara A. McIntosh Saturday, January 30th Mr. Jacob R. Miller Mr. Samuel B. Moore Ms. Marie Mulkey Ms. Brittany Pigg Mr. Ian Pontius Ms. Susan G. Schellin Ms. Abby Smith Mr. James W. Sterritt Mr. Lawrence H. Thibault Cheer on the Jags! MEN'S BASKETBALL Suite opens @ 6:45PM; Tip-off @ 7:05PM USA National Alumni Association Members are invited to join us to cheer on the Jags as they take on the Mountaineers of Appalachian State on Saturday, January 30th. Join us in the Development & Alumni Suite for refreshments and mingle with fellow alumni! Members must present their membership card! January 9th; Tip-off 1:30PM Not a member? Join now! USA @ Georgia State January 14th; Tip-off 7:05PM USA vs. Texas State January 16th; Tip-off 4:05PM USA vs. Texas-Arlington January 21st; Tip-off 7:15PM USA @ Louisiana-Lafayette January 23rd; Tip-off 4:00PM USA @ Louisiana-Monroe January 26th; Tip-off 7:30PM USA @ Troy Member Appreciation Night January 30th; Tip-off 7:05PM USA vs. Appalachian State WOMEN'S BASKETBALL January 9th; Tip-off 11:00AM Every JagTag sold contributes significantly to the USA National Alumni Association Freshman and Children of Alumni Scholarships. Visit your local license plate office or call the USA National Alumni Association today at 251.460.7084 for more information. 2016 Scholarships Applications Now Open Do you know perspective or current USA students looking USA @ Georgia State for scholarship opportunities? January 14th; Tip-off All scholarships awarded through the University of 11:00AM USA vs. Texas State South Alabama National Alumni Association can be applied for electronically through the NEW JagSPOT system! January 16th; Tip-off 2:00PM USA vs. Texas-Arlington January 21st; Tip-off 5:00PM Click here to learn more about JagSPOT USA @ Louisiana-Lafayette January 23rd; Tip-off 2:00PM USA @ Louisiana-Monroe January 26th; Tip-off 5:15PM USA @ Troy January 30th; Tip-off 5:00PM USA vs. Appalachian State Distinguished Alumni In its twelfth year, the Distinguished Alumni and Service Awards Gala is the largest, most prestigious event held on USA's campus. The Class of 2016 is exceptionally qualified and will be a welcome 2015 Honorees addition to our elite group of talented, accomplished and dedicated individuals. The 2016 inductees are as follows: Distinguished Service Award Recipients Jaguar Journeys Mrs. Diana Kahler Laier '83 Dr. James Emil Laier V. Gordon Moulton Distinguished Service Award Recipient Mr. Christopher L. Lee Alumni Travel Program Cuban Discovery Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients Mr. Jonathan Hursh '04 Mr. James H. "Jimmy" Shumock '80 Dr. Mark Sloan Williams, MD '80 Date: April 2-10, 2016 This year's gala will take place Thursday, March 3, 2016. If Price: From $5399 per you are interested in ticket/table purchases, or becoming a person **Click here for more information** Shades of Ireland Date: March 9-18, 2016 corporate sponsor of the event, please contact Karen Edwards at kedwards@southalabama.edu or 251.460.7092. To nominate an alumnus or community leader for the 2017 Distinguished Alumni or Distinguished Service Awards, please click here. Price: From $3099 per person **Click here for more Jag Alumni Store information** Treasures of Northern California Date: August 7-15, 2016 Price: From $3199 per person **Click here for more information** Adriatic Gems Date: November 1-9, 2016 Price: From $2399 per person **Click here for more information For more information visit our Jaguar Journeys page JagNation TV JagNationTV is now LIVEyou can watch many Jag sports streaming online jagnationtv.com Don't forget to check out our Little Jags Gear! Know YOUR Member Benefits! Liberty Mutual Insurance As a USA Alum, you could receive exclusive savings on Liberty Mutual Auto and Home Insurance. We offer personalized coverage, Multi-Car and Multi-Policy Discounts, 24Hour Claims Assistance and more. Liberty Mutual is trusted countrywide for quality coverage and exceptional service. Click for a free quote. Please consult a Liberty Mutual sales representative for additional information. Brooks Brothers All USA National Alumni Association members have the opportunity to enroll for a complimentary Brooks Brothers Corporate Membership Card. As a Brooks Brothers Corporate Member, you will receive an everyday 15% Savings* on regularly priced merchandise at Brooks Brothers U.S. and Canadian stores, by phone and online at BrooksBrothers.com. For more information on how to join, please contact Marie Fox at dmfox@southalabama.edu or at 251.460.7965. Click here for a complete list of Member Benefits University of South Alabama National Alumni Association | alumni@southalabama.edu