East Carolina Alumni e-news : August 2008

ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic
Friday, October 17, 2008

Support East Carolina Alumni Association scholarships by participating in the ECU Alumni Scholarship Classic, presented by the Hilton Greenville. This annual tournament raises funds for Alumni Scholarships given to deserving ECU undergraduates. 2007 was a banner year for our golf tournament, which raised more than $25,000. Let's make history again in 2008!

The night before you play, bring friends to the Hilton for the Pirate's Bounty Scholarship Auction, a fun evening with beach music, hors d’oeuvres, Pirate beverages, and auction items. Our four-person superball tournament begins at Ironwood Golf and Country Club on Friday with breakfast at 8 a.m. followed by the first flight at 9 a.m. Then enjoy a catered lunch from O'Charley's and the second flight at 2 p.m. Join fellow players for the 19th Hole Reception at the clubhouse after a great day on the links as part of your player package.

Be sure to register

early and consider one of our many sponsorship opportunities

. Don't miss out on this ECU tradition and great day of golf with fellow Pirates and Pirates at heart! Your support is much appreciated. Contact Liz Ellerbe at 800-ECU-GRAD or Liz.Ellerbe@PirateAlumni.com for sponsorship details.

Last Chance for Alumni Tailgate

Don't miss out on the Alumni Association's premier member benefit, Alumni Tailgate! We've nearly sold out for the season so hurry to get your tickets today!

Make Alumni Tailgate part of your game day tradition. Leave the grill at home and join us in our family-friendly atmosphere two-and-a-half hours prior to kick-off. Alumni Tailgates feature all-you-can-eat buffets provided by local restaurants and ARAMARK, Pirate beverages, live music, games for children, plenty of door prizes, and a chance to see Pee Dee the Pirate and the ECU Cheerleaders.

Tickets are $5 per person for Alumni Association members, and $10 per person for non-members. Take advantage of member pricing by joining the Alumni Association and save 50% for the season! Children 10 and under are free.

Sign up now by completing a registration form

or by calling 800-ECU-GRAD. (The Memphis home Tailgate is sold out.)

Join the Alumni Association Online

Alumni Association membership is now available online! Take a moment to make a tax-deductible membership contribution by joining online and supporting your university and Alumni Association.

Membership is open to every Pirate and every Pirate at heart, with a number of membership options sure to suit your needs. Your tax-deductible membership contribution ensures the continuation of the award-winning programs and services you have come to expect from your Alumni Association.

Membership also supports future Pirate alumni through scholarships and sponsorship of two student groups, the ECU Ambassadors and Magnolia Belles.

Join or renew today!

A Pirate's Life for Me!

The East Carolina Alumni Association's half-hour radio program A Pirate's Life for Me! is back for another season of great alumni interviews, Alumni Association activities, and news from the Pirate Nation. Join us each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. EST on Pirate Radio 1250 & 930 AM or online at PirateRadio1250.com. This month's guests include:

Saturday, August 2: Nicole Cerimele '02, Kis Enjoying Exercise Now NYC program coordinator and Jeremy Woodard '01, Broadway actor

Saturday, August 9: Will Harris '91, Emmy award-winning television news videographer

Saturday, August 16: Steve Showfety '70, 2008 Distinguished Service Award recipient and president and CEO of Koury Corporation

Saturday, August 23: Reid Parrott '60, former president of Nash Community College

Saturday, August 30: Maureen O'Boyle '83, WBTV news anchor and former host of EXTRA and A Current Affair

College Colors Day 2008

Show your Pirate Pride by wearing CLC licensed ECU Pirates apparel on Friday, August 29, 2008.

College Colors Day is an annual celebration dedicated to promote the traditions and spirit that make the college experience great by encouraging people across America to wear apparel of their favorite college or university.

Be an advocate of East Carolina while raising awareness for higher education and supporting intercollegiate athletics. Wear your favorite Purple and Gold wherever you go on Friday, August 29!

Summer Outings

Ahoy Mateys! Our Summer Outings and Freshmen Sendoff series is nearly complete, but we still have a few stops to make before our ship docks in Greenville. Alumni are welcome to attend these family-friendly events to share your ECU experience with incoming freshmen students and their families. If you live in Charlotte or Monroe, NC be sure to make plans to attend. Register today!

Football Season Opener - August 30

Are you ready for some ECU football? Then don't miss our season opener on Saturday, August 30 as the gridiron Pirates take on the Hokies of Virginia Tech at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC!

The night before the game, join fellow Pirates at the Charlotte Pirate Club Social. This event is open to all Pirate fans and will feature great food and live entertainment. Purchase your ticket(s) by Friday, August 15 through the Pirate Club by calling 252-737-4540.

Before the game, join the Alumni Association and Pirate Club for our joint Tailgate. We'll have plenty of food and Pirate beverages, live entertainment, and lots of door prizes. Sign up today before we're sold out!

Get Online, It's Game Time!

Pirates All-Access is your online home for the most comprehensive coverage of ECU Athletics. Follow ECU athletics with games streamed live and on-demand!

Alumni can sign up today with this exclusive coupon code ECUALUMNI20 and receive a 20% discount to a Pirates All-Access Annual subscription*.

Pirates All-Access features live games (video and audio), highlights, press conferences, the Skip Holtz and Mack McCarthy coaches’ shows, and more!

2008 ECU Football on CBS College Sports:
October 27 - Houston vs. ECU - 3:30 EST
November 8 - Marshall vs. ECU - 3:30 EST

Watch online today!
*offer valid for annual subscriptions only