PSU Myrtle Beach

4/18/2013 Board Meeting Minutes

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:42:00 -0400

Minutes from the board meeting on 4/18/2013 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn if you have any questions.

2nd Annual Dinner

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 11:24:00 -0500

Our 2nd Annual Dinner will be held 6:00 PM on March 30th, at Capriz at Broadway at the Beach. Our special guest speaker will be John Black ‘62, editor of The Football Letter. Cost is $20/person for members, $25/person for non-members.

You can purchase your tickets through EventBrite @ http://psumb2ndannualdinner.eventbrite.com Please RSVP by Sunday March 24th.

1/9/2013 Board Meeting Minutes

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 18:14:56 -0500

Minutes from the board meeting on 1/9/2013 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn if you have any questions.

2012 Football Viewing

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:09:11 -0400

2012 Football Viewing:

We’ll be watching games this year at Handley’s Pub & Grub in Carolina Forest. First game vs. Ohio is on 9/1 at 12:00.

CCU vs Stony Brook Football

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 13:05:08 -0400

CCU vs Stony Brook Football:

PSU is off the week of 10/13, but we can still get our football fix live and in person. We’ll be sitting in the Bliz Zone section in the west stands in the stadium. Kickoff time is still TBA, but we’ll be meeting in the parking lot two hours prior for a little tailgating. The event page will be updated with a specific meetup time once it’s been announced.

Please purchase your tickets by 9/16.

2nd Annual Summer Picnic

Sun, 12 Aug 2012 17:15:08 -0400

2nd Annual Summer Picnic:

Come to the PSU Myrtle Beach 2nd Annual Summer Picnic, and reconnect with fellow PSU alumni and friends!

The picnic will be held at Myrtle Beach State Park, Shelter B-1, located off of US 17 in Myrtle Beach. Park information, including directions, can be found on their website.

Food is being provided by Proud Purveyors of Pork, which includes pork BBQ, mac & cheese, grilled corn on the cob and baked beans. Sodas, bottled water and coolered beer will also be provided. Please feel free to bring a dessert if you would like.

Start time is 4:00 PM on August 19th, lasting until park close at 8:00 PM. This event is free for attendees - the only cost involved is admission to the park which is $5 for adults, $3 for children 6 - 15, and free for those under 6.

Please RSVP by August 12th to guarantee we have enough food for everyone. Hope to see you there!

PSU Myrtle Beach June Social

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:55:33 -0400

PSU Myrtle Beach June Social:

We invite all Penn Staters to join us for our June Social at 5:30 PM on Wednesday June 27th at Pine Lakes Country Club.

Brandon Noble ’98, Assistant Football Coach at Coastal Carolina University will be our guest speaker. Brandon was a three-year starter at defensive tackle for the Nitanny Lions, being named second-team All Big Ten and awarded with the Hall Foundation Athletic Award duing his senior season. He spent nearly a decade at the professional level, having played for the 49ers, Cowboys, Redskins and Barcelona Dragons of NFL Europe. Brandon will be speaking about his time playing for Coach Paterno, and how it influenced his carrer in the NFL and now as a coach himself.

A reception period with cash bar begins at 5:30 PM, with Brandon’s presentation to follow at 6:30. The cost is $15.00 per person, which includes heavy appetizers to be served during the reception period. Dinner may be purchased for an additional cost. Please RSVP by Sunday June 24th to guarantee your seat.

PSU Myrtle Beach 1st Annual Dinner

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -0500

PSU Myrtle Beach 1st Annual Dinner:

We invite all Penn Staters to join us for our first annual Dinner at 6:00 PM on Thursday March 8th at Capriz Restaurant (at Broadway at the Beach next to Wonderworks).

Tina Hay ’83, Editor of The Penn Stater, the bimonthly magazine for the 160,000 members of the Penn State Alumni Association will be our guest speaker. Tina will be telling us about our highly regarded alumni publication. Additionally, Tina was front and center during the Sandusky scandal that developed at our university last fall; as a reporter, she has been involved in all aspects of this scandal and is in a position to help us understand how it has and will impact the University and the Penn State family. The session will be interactive with questions and reactions encouraged.

Also joining us for dinner will be Ted Junker ’59, Trustee Emeritus and former Board President (1998 – 2000). Ted is active in the development efforts of Penn State, helping to lead three capital campaigns, and chairing various committees. He has served on the Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Board since 2000. In 2007, he received the University’s Philanthropist of the Year award. Additionally, Ted was selected as one of five members of the first Board of Directors of the Big Ten Network, which was launched in 2007. In January 2011, Ted was selected to receive the Distinguished Alumni Award, the University’s highest award for an individual.

A reception period with a cash bar begins at 6:00 PM, with dinner to be served at 6:45. The cost is $20.00 per person for members, $25.00 per person for non-members. This includes your meal, non-alcoholic beverages and gratuity. Please RSVP by Saturday March 3rd to guarantee your seat.

1/4/12 Board Meeting Minutes Posted

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:32:08 -0500

Minutes from the board meeting on 7/20/11 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

Many Myrtle Beach area Penn State alum mourn Paterno

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:24:06 -0500

Many Myrtle Beach area Penn State alum mourn Paterno

7/20/11 Board Meeting Minutes Posted

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:53:56 -0400

Minutes from the board meeting on 7/20/11 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

1st Annual Summer Picnic August 14th @ 4:00

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:49:38 -0400

We will be holding our 1st annual summer picnic at the Myrtle Beach State Park on August 14th starting at 4:00. Food is being provided by Joey Doggs in Surfside. Cost is $5/adult, $3/child to cover the cost of admission to the park.

Further details can be found on the Eventbrite page @ psupicnic.eventbrite.com

Please RSVP by 8/10 if you are planning on attending.

6/22/2011 Board Meeting Minutes Posted

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:46:04 -0400

Minutes from the board meeting on 6/22/11 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

3/16/2011 Board Meeting Minutes Posted

Sun, 03 Apr 2011 16:15:00 -0400

Minutes from the board meeting on 3/16/11 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

Pelican's Group Outing

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 22:39:00 -0400

We are planning a group outing to the Pelican’s 6/18 game vs. the Frederick Keys. It’s a Saturday game, first pitch @ 7:05

In order to get the group rate, we need at least 10 people to purchase tickets. Ticket price is $10/person, with any proceeds from the sales going to the general fund for the chapter, which will help pay for the summer picnic (more details to come on that).

If you’re interested in attending the game, please fill out the short form located @ http://www.psumyrtlebeach.com/pelicans

Payment for your tickets is due by 4/30 so that we have plenty of time to reserve the necessary amount of seats. We accept many forms of payment, which is also detailed on the form.

Hope to see everyone there!

Membership Drive - March 26th @ 4:00 PM

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 23:21:00 -0500

Join us at Longbeard’s Bar & Grill for a meet and greet with other fellow PSU alumni in the Myrtle Beach area. Learn about the new chapter of the Alumni Association that has been formed, and what you can do to become involved.

The event begins at 4:00 PM and has no real end time. Food will be provided for free, which includes a pig roast and all the fixings. This is a family friendly event, so please feel free to bring spouses and children.

If you are planning on attending, please register for the event @ psumbdrive.eventbrite.com

New Documents Added

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:08:30 -0500

Minutes from the board meeting on 2/17/11 have been posted to the Documents, in addition to the official chapter bylaws.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

Meeting Minutes Posted

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:26:00 -0500

Minutes from the board meeting on 1/19/11 have been posted to the Documents.

Please contact Harry Wynn should you have any questions.

Penn State wrestlers now ranked No. 1 in USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:48:52 -0500

Penn State wrestlers now ranked No. 1 in USA Today/NWCA Coaches Poll

Board Meeting Tonight

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 15:36:22 -0500

Tonight’s board meeting will be held at 6:30 PM at Longbeard’s in Carolina Forest. One of the topics for discussion includes planning an upcoming meeting for all interested members to plan our next steps as a chapter.

Minutes will be posted to the site as soon as they are available