11 schools. 11 bars. 1 mission.

ChicagoBIGTEN Charity Bar Crawl hits River North

to raise $25,000 for Chicago public schools

THE BAR CRAWL

On August 28^th, each school will call a River North venue home for the day at this 11-bar charity bar crawl hosted by the ChicagoBIGTEN. Throughout the ten-hour event, alumni will square off in rivalry contests, vie for prizes like a trip to Vegas, and enjoy drink deals at River North mainstays like Rockit, English, Bull and Bear, Social 25, and District.

The goal? To raise $25,000 for charity, with 100% of proceeds benefiting local kids in Chicago public schools. Tickets are on sale now for $15 at www.ChicagoBIGTEN.org

When: Saturday, August 28 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Where: Chicago’s River North

Who: Big Ten alumni and friends

THE CHARITY

Alumni for Public Schools is a not-for-profit organization that promotes and supports volunteer partnerships between Chicago chapters of university alumni associates and individual Chicago public schools. The goal is to enhance student learning and increase students' awareness of and readiness for post-secondary options. www.APS-Chicago.org

THE ChicagoBIGTEN

The ChicagoBIGTEN was founded this year by the former Chicago Illini Club's President, Cameron Croft. Their mission is to serve as an advisory board and produce events to bring Chicago area Big Ten university alumni together. It consists of liaisons from each of the 11 local alumni chapters: University of Illinois, Indiana University, University of Iowa, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, Penn State, University Purdue University and University of Wisconsin. With over 300,000 Big Ten alumni in the Chicagoland area, this group already has several large events planned.  www.ChicagoBIGTEN.org

CONTACT: Stephanie Lulay, Director of Communications - Media@ChicagoBIGTEN.org | 773.340.0010

Cameron Croft, President - President@ChicagoBIGTEN.org | 773.340.0010

Date:Friday, July 16, 2010
Time:6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:Zellas - 1983 North Clybourn Avenue

Join your fellow Spartans for a relaxing evening of mingling and networking at Zellas! For a $5.00 wristband/donation to the Chicago Spartan Scholarship Fund receive $2.50 domestic bottles, $3.50 calls and $4 wine.

We'll be there from 6-9pm! They have great food and great drinks!

Come meet other Spartans in Chicago!

(We'll move the party to the Tin Lizzie August 20th and back to Zellas on September 17th - if you can come to one or all, we look forward to seeing you there!)

Click to download the 2010 Football Ticket form.

*All orders are due by Friday, July 23, 2010.

*The MSU Alumni Club of Chicago offers early sale of football tickets as a membership benefit. Non-members can join the MSU Alumni Association by adding $45 to your order as indicated in the box for Non Members. We will process your Club membership.

*Please send orders to:
STEVE WAGNER
1516 S. WABASH #1002
CHICAGO, IL 60605
Phone 312.957.0970
Email s-wagner@prodigy.net

*Checks should be made payable to the 'MSU Alumni Club of Chicago'.

*Orders received without payment will not be honored.

*Tickets will be sent out when received from MSU.

Home games are sent first and away games are sent as soon as they are released from the opposing school’s Athletic Department.

*Single football tickets are usually in the end zone or upper deck.

*The handling fee is an optional donation but covers the Club’s cost for postage, processing and supplies. 

Multiple game orders require multiple mailings.

*The order form & full payment must be received by Friday, July 23, 2010.

*Please notify us immediately of any address, phone or email changes after you place your order so you will receive your tickets in time.

** The Spartan Fund is the Athletic Scholarship Fund at Michigan State University.

*** This donation is applied to our scholarship fund awarded to MSU students from the Metropolitan Chicago Area.

 This year's boat cruise will be aboard Chicago's most recognized schooner-Windy!

Food, Drinks, Friends, and Sunset behind the Skyline!

Two Hour Sail:  7:45pm (Board) until 10:00pm (Return)

Date: Friday, September 10, 2010

Tickets are: $59 (MSUAA Members) - - -$67 for Non-Members

Click Here for Tickets:  http://wwwevents.org/cpage.aspx?e=28487

Buy Your Tickets and Share with Friends - Only 149 Tickets are available!