"When all is said and done, it's not the shots that won the championship that you remember,
but the friendships you made along the way."
- Unknown
The 2008 Summer Bash!
You are invited to the Summer Bash at the Beech Activity Center
in Wichita on Wednesday, June 18. The event will feature an
evening with dinner, guest speakers, raffle items and live and
silent auctions. Don’t miss this chance to get together with your fellow Wichita area K-State alumni and friends, and help support the ’Cats. We hope to see you there! Special K-State guests for the evening will include:
• Ron Prince, head coach, K-State football
• Frank Martin, head coach, K-State men’s basketball
• Deb Patterson, head coach, K-State women’s basketball
• Dave Brock, offensive coordinator, K-State football
• Student-athlete ambassadors
**Coaches will not be signing autographs at this event. In order to respect
this request, please refrain from bringing items to be signed.**
Reservations
Reservations are due by WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11th! Avoid having to pay the $50 rate for late entries or pay at the door fees by getting registered today. Membership cards need to be presented at the door, so current members need to make sure that they have renewed their memberships as soon as possible. Non-members, become a member today and benefit from the member rates! Download the Flyer and register today.
WhenWednesday, June 18 |
WhereBeech Activity Center |
Cost$35 per Wichita Catbacker member |
Campus guests• Lon Floyd ’67, ’71, development officer and director of |
Questions?• Tobias Carson ‘98 - Event Coordinator |
AuctionsDon’t miss the chance to support K-State with live and silent |
Basketball Watch Party
Join us back at The Loft 150 to watch the Men's Basketball team take on the Missouri Tigers, Saturday, February 2nd at 12:30pm. Admission is free, but the purchase of food and/or drinks is encouraged, so come on in and enjoy the game in good company!
Wichita Catbacker Football Watch Parties
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Every Tuesday following a game, beginning September 4th |
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New location this year! The 2007 video watch parties will be held at The River City Brewery upstairs in The Loft <Give me a Map>. The video replay of the football games will begin at 6:30 p.m. The watch parties are free! and open to all Catbacker fans. Food and beverage will be available for purchase from Loft150's menu. |
Wichita Alumni/Student Event
Join fellow K-State alumni and friends at the Wichita area Alumni/Student event Monday, Oct. 8! Guest speakers will include:
• Bill Snyder, former head coach, K-State football
• Amy Button Renz '76, '86, president and CEO, K-State Alumni Association
• Andy Ellis and Katelyn Schmidt, K-State student ambassadorsWhen
Monday, Oct. 8
6:30 p.m. Wildcat Welcome
7 p.m. DinnerWhere
Wichita Marriott
9100 Corporate Hills Dr.
Wichita, KS 67207
(316) 651-0333Cost
$25 per person
High school juniors and seniors are free, compliments of Intrust Bank.High school juniors and seniors
Intrust Bank has generously agreed to help offset costs by sponsoring meals for high school juniors and seniors interested in attending this event. They will also receive a free K-State T-shirt. Scholarship drawings will be held for high school seniors planning to attend K-State in fall 2008.Campus guests
• Tom Roesler '99, '04, associate director of alumni programs, K-State Alumni Association
• Amanda Hollman '07, admissions representative, Kansas State University
• Mako Shores '04, admissions representative, Kansas State UniversityQuestions?
• Nancy Johnston '74, (in Wichita ) (316) 685-8556 (h)
• Tom Roesler '99, '04, associate director of alumni programs, K-State Alumni Association, (800) 600-ALUM (2586) or (785) 532-5057.Reservations
Due by Monday, Oct. 1. Please download the PDF flier, complete the reservation form and mail it, along with your payment to:
K-State Alumni Association
Attn: Wichita Dinner
1720 Alumni Center
Manhattan, KS 66506-6600If you are using a credit card, you may fax your reservation to (785) 532-5054 or call (800) 600-ALUM (2586).No confirmations will be sent . Name tags will be available at the door.
Wichita Catbacker Tailgate Party
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Saturday, September 15th 3:00 to 5:00pm |
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Wichita Catbacker Members and Guests are invited to the Tailgate Party taking place in Cat Town (South of the West Parking Lot) before kickoff of the K-State vs. Missouri State football game! The cost is $10 for members and $15 for non-members and the payment should be made in cash or check at the door. Reservations are required by Friday, Sept. 7th, though, and should be made by contacting Brenda Compton by phone at 316-721-2320 or by email at bcompton@comptonconstruction.com. When making reservations please provide your first and last name, a phone number where you may be reached, and the number of guests in your group along with their names. |
3rd Annual K-State Alumni Beer Tasting Party
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Saturday, August 11th
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Cost: $30/person Includes:
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Learn about and try seven new beers from local beer expert Todd "Beer Dude" Lange and Matt Stoner from Goebel Liquor. |
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For reservations, contact Angie Porter at the K-State Alumni Association at 800-600-2586. Reservations due by August 3rd. Call early, seating is limited and the event sold out last year. |
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Questions? Call Brenda Compton 316-721-2320 or Tom Roesler at 800-600-2586. |
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Wichita Catbackers 2007 Summer Bash
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Wednesday, June 20 |
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Beech Activity Center |
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LIVE and SILENT auctions |
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Special guest speakers included:
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Campus guests:
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Cabela's Fishing Tournament
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Saturday, April 28 |
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Milford Lake, Milford KS |
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Questions - Contact Lon Floyd at 785-532-6910 |
2007 Wichita Catbacker Golf Scramble
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Friday, April 27 |
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Hidden Lakes Golf Course, Derby KS |
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CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS **RESULTS POSTED** |
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Questions - Contact Ed Frey at 316-722-9642 or Jim Skach at 316-686-0815 |
Kansas State - Wichita State Baseball Game
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Tuesday, April 24th |
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Eck Stadium/Tyler Field, Wichita |
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5:30pm - Social and dinner
7:00pm - Baseball game |
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Cost: $25/person. includes dinner and game ticket with reserved seating. $15 for dinner only. You can pick up your tickets at the dinner. |
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Reservation deadline is Tuesday, April 17. Mail reservation to: K-State Alumni Association Attn: K-State Baseball in Wichita 1720 Alumni Center Manhattan, KS 66506-6600 |
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Questions: Contact Roger McClellan (316-943-0211), Jim Pavlacka (316-262-4768), or Tom Roesler (800-600-ALUM) |
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This event is sponsored by Compton Construction Corp, Coonrod and Associates Construction Co, Professional Engineering Consultants, Wildcat Construction Co. Inc., and RSC Equipment Rental |
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CLICK HERE FOR FLYER/RESERVATION FORM
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KSU Spring Football Game & BBQ Contest
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Saturday, April 21 |
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Bill Snyder Family Stadium |
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More details to come... |
Catbacker Auction
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Friday, April 20 |
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Bramlage Coliseum, Manhattan KS |
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Questions - Contact Lon Floyd at 785-532-6910 |
Wichita Wine Tasting
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Saturday, February 3
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Tallgrass Country Club - 2400 N. Tallgrass |
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Cost: $65/person. Seating is limited to the first 125 individuals. Cost includes souvenir wine glass for each person. Additional glasses will be available to purchase that evening. |
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The meal will include mouth-watering ribeye steak, succulent grilled shrimp and a variety of great wines. Guy Bower, the Good Life Guy and area wine expert, will be on hand to guide you through the night and share his secrets of wine tasting. |
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Questions - Contact Tobias Carson at 316-773-4142 or Ed Frey at 316-722-9642. |
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Please RSVP by Jan. 24, 2007 to the K-State Alumni Association at 800-600-ALUM (2586). |
Wichita Catbacker Bus Trip to Columbia, MO
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Departure location: Village Tours, 8620 W. 21st, Wichita, KS | ||||||||
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The package includes transportation and one game ticket. Meals are not included. Plan for two meals on your own: lunch on the way to Columbia and dinner on the way home. You may bring a carry-on cooler, but it must fit under the seat. | ||||||||
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Seating is limited to the first 52 passengers. Trip will be cancelled if not enough participants. Please contact Nancy Johnston by phone to make reservations before sending payment and registration form in the mail. | ||||||||
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RESERVATION DEADLINE: January 2nd (by phone)
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Contact: Nancy Johnston 316-516-8556(c) or Tobias Carson 316-773-4142(w) |
Wichita Alumni/Student Dinner
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Mon. Sept. 25th - Hotel at Old Town (210 N. Mosley)6:30pm - Wildcat Welcome 7:00pm - Dinner |
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Guest speakers:
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Intrust Bank will be sponsoring meals for high school juniors and seniors interested in attending this event. They will also receive a free K-State T-shirt. Scholarship drawings will be held for high school seniors planning to attend K-State in the fall of 2007. |
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Reservations due by Mon. Sept. 18th. 1-800-600-ALUM (2586) (for credit card payment only) |
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Questions: Call Nancy Johnston, 316-685-8556 (h), or Tom Roesler, 1-800-600-ALUM |
KSU Alumni Beer Tasting
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Sat. Aug. 19th - Emerson Biggins (808 E. Douglass in Old Town)6:15pm - Social and Dinner7:00pm - Beer tasting begins 10:00pm - Live band on Patio |
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A great variety of 8-10 beers will be paired and served with items offered on the barbecue buffet. In addition, each guest will receive two drink tickets for the beer of their choice. Rob Miller of Goebel Liquor, local beer expert, will be on hand to guide you through the night and share his secrets of beer tasting. |
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Cost: $30/person. Reservations are required - due by August 16thRSVP to Angie Porter and the K-State Alumni Association - 800-600-ALUM (2586) KSU Alumni Association Sponsored Event |
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Contact: Brenda Compton, 316-721-2320, bcompton@comptonconstruction.com, or Tom Roesler, 800-600-2586 |
Wichita Catbacker Summer Bash
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Wed. June 21st, Doors open at 5:00pmLocation: Beech Activity Center Contact: Ed Frey, 316-729-3420(w) |
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Look in the May newsletter for your opportunity to sit with a coach or player at the dinner! |
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More information to come! |
Other Kansas State Catbacker Summer Events
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June 8th - South Central Catbacker Banquet (Kingman) |
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June 12th - McPherson Catbacker Golf & Banquet (McPherson) |
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June 23rd - Sumner County Catbackers (Wellington) |
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June 30th - Purple Pack Catbackers Golf & Banquet (Winfield) |
Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies, 2006 Inductee - Bill Snyder
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Sat. June 3rd1:30pm - Induction at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame3:30pm - Autograph session at the KSHOF6:30pm - Social hour at the Wichita Airport Hilton 7:30pm - Banquet at the Wichita Airport Hilton |
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Contact: Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, 316-262-2038, or www.kshof.org |
Ron Prince speaking in El Dorado
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Wed. May 10th, 12:00pmLocation: El Dorado Civic Center Cost: $10/person, doors open to members and non-members, but seating is limited |
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KSU Head Football Coach, Ron Prince, will be the guest speaker at the El Dorado Rotary Club. Contact: Curt Shipley, 321-6544 (home) / 322-5744 (work) |
KSU Cabela's Ahearn Scholarship Fishing Tournament
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Sat. April 29thLocation: Milford Lake, Junction CitySponsored by the KSU Athletics Department Contact: Lon Floyd, 1-800-221-2287 |
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3rd largest fishing tournament in Kansas in 2005 |
Spring Football Game
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Sat. April 22ndLocation: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Kansas State University Call for tickets: 1-800-221-2287 |
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Coach Prince has asked to see 20,000 fans in the stands this year. To do so, K-State has planned a full day of activities, including:
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Catbacker Auction
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Fri. April 21stLocation: Bramlage Coliseum, Kansas State UniversitySponsored by the KSU Athletics Department Contact: Lon Floyd, 1-800-221-2287 |
22nd Annual Powercat Golf Tournament
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Fri. April 21st, Shotgun start at 10:30amLocation: Colbert Hills Gold Course, Manhattan KS Contact: Bernie Haney, 785-532-5162 |
Kansas State vs. Wichita State Baseball Game
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Tues. April 18th - Pre-game dinner at 5:30pm, Game at 7:00pmLocation: Eck Stadium, Wichita State UniversitySponsored by the KSU Alumni Association Contact: Tom Roesler, 1-800-600-2586 |
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Dinner served in tent west of stadium, on intramural fields.Cost: $25/person (UPDATED - originally posted incorrectly at $20) Speaker: KSU Baseball Coach, Brad Hill |
K-State Singers Perform
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Sun. April 2nd - 6:30pmMaize High School Auditorium Admission is FREE, no ticket needed. |
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Their performance at Maize High School will be the last stop on their Spring Tour after performances in Tulsa, Oklahoma City, and Dallas.
If you have questions, contact Ilene or Bob Reinke at 316-722-5637. |
Basketball Live Watch Parties
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Location: Fox & Hound Pub and Grill, 1421 Waterfront Pkwy. (corner of 13th & Webb) Basketball Live Watch Party schedule:
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