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Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
- Summer PIcnic - July 8
- Big Ten Kickoff - August
- Missouri Game - Sept 16
Summer Picnic
Summer Picnic
Each year, one of our members graciously volunteers to host our annual summer picnic. This year Joe and Jeanne Willerth will be hosting the picnic at their house in Lees Summit.
Date/Time:
Saturday July 8 from 4 PM
Where:
Joe and Jeanne Willerths Home
4500 SW Bowsprit Drive, Lees Summit, MO 64082
Questions:
Missouri Football Game
Missouri Football Game
Missouri ticketing is setting up a block of 50 tickets for our club at the Purdue football game versus Missouri on September 16. The tickets will run $50. Please contact Dan Vietor (dan.vietor@gmail.com) if you're interested.
Scholarships
Scholarships
Every year, the club awards scholarships to local KC students who are either attending Purdue or are registered to attend Purdue. Here are the criteria:
- Student must be a resident of the Purdue Alumni Club of Kansas City club area.
- Student must have a minimum of 3.0/4.0 GPA. Candidates must submit their transcript with their scholarship application.
- Student will submit an essay (maximum one page) on this question: "Why is a Purdue education important to my future?"
Here are the 2017-18 scholarship winners:
- Eric Brill (Overland Park KS) - freshman in chemical engineering
- Ryan Dunning (Overland Park KS) - plans on studying computer engineering
- Matin Hormati (Overland Park KS) - freshman in computer science
Game Watches
Game Watches
The seven basketball game watches this winter have been well attended. Typically, if Purdue is playing on a Saturday or Sunday, we’ll meet at Johnny’s Tavern. About once for each football and basketball season, we’ll meet somewhere else. Please, check the Facebook page or group emails for the exact location. Everyone is welcome.
Where:
Johnny’s Tavern
6765 W 119th St, Overland Park KS
Purdue Men’s Basketball has been ranked all season and we’re moving in March and tournament time. Depending on where and when Purdue plays, there will be game watches for the Big Ten Tournament and the NCAA Tournament.
Purdue in the NCAA Regionals
Purdue in the NCAA Regionals
The Purdue Alumni Association hosted a pre-game tailgate at the NCAA Regionals here in Kansas City on March 23rd. The event was at McFadden's Sports Saloon right across the street from the Sprint Center. There were about 100 alumni from Kansas City and those who traveled in to see the game.
Harvesters Volunteer Event
Harvesters Volunteer Event
The local club does and annual volunteer event at Harvesters. We help sort and box up food for needy families in NW Missouri and NE Kansas. Harvesters couldn’t happen without volunteers like us. It’s a good way to spend a Saturday,
Here are some additional event details:
- Children ages six and up are welcome to participate, with parental supervision
- Open-toed shoes (including flip flops and sandals) are not allowed
- Non perishable food donations can be brought to the event. Most needed items include: Canned vegetables & fruit, boxed meals, canned meat/tuna, peanut butter, canned soup, hot & cold cereal, soap, deodorant, shampoo & toilet paper
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
- President: Dan Vietor
- Vice President: Marilee Williams
- Treasurer: Mark Lidman
- Secretary: Jill Hart
- Risk Officer: Joe Willerth
- Flag and Band: Maggie Yake
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