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Chapter Coverage Area South Jersey Shore ~ New Jersey
Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and Salem Counties
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      Penn State SJS Chapter Calendar Page
                    - List - Chapter Activities: 2013-2014, as of 05 Mar. 2014
Chapter Updates: 
Posting Dates 
09 June 2014  
Check the Chapter's Facebook Page
for the latest
updates-
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April-May 2014 Newsletter - Here
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20 May 2014
Summer job listing @ Pier 1 - Link Here.

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19 May 2014
Student Picnic photo posted.

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17 May 2014
Relay For Life photo posted.

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16 May 2014
Foodbank photo posted.
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04 May 2014
Updates posted.

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20 April 2014
Updates posted.
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10 April 2014
Updates posted.
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26 Mar. 2014
Updates posted.
March Newsletter - Here
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28 Feb. 2014
Updates posted.
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29 Jan. 2014
Updates posted.

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11 Jan. 2014
Chapter Newsletter  
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Jon Beattie Scholarship 2014 Award Winner
William Reeves of Margate, NJ, and a graduate of St. Augustine Prep, is this year's winner of the Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter Jon Beattie Scholarship. William is the son of Gary and Andrea Reeves. His award was presented by Alan and Lois Beattie, in memory of their son Jon.

Ray Willett Scholarship 2014 Award Winner
Mary Grace Arena of Hammonton, NJ. is the winner of the Ray Willett Scholarship. Mary is the daughter of Charles and Patricia Arena.  Her award was presented by Bruce Engle, Chairperson of the Chapter's Scholarship Committee.
Gallery of dinner photos on Facebook - here.

Penn State SJS Alumni Chapter 2014 Scholarship Dinner
Adam Taliaferro, center, Penn State Trustee, was the program speaker for the Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter's annual Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, at the Greate Bay Country Club in Somers Point, NJ.  Pictured with Adam are Chapter members James and Judith Kunec of Cape May, NJ.
Gallery of dinner photos on Facebook - here.

 - Photos by Ralph Cooper, Penn State SJS Chapter Board Member
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SAVE The DATE - Chapter Dinner - June 3, 2014
Penn State SJS Alumni Chapter
Annual Scholarship Dinner
Guest Speaker -
Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 6 pm
Greate Bay Country Club, Mays Landing Road, Somers Point, NJ
For Adam Taliaferro's profile - Tap Here.
RSVP deadline is Sunday, May 25, 2014.

Details and dinner registration forms will be mailed in the near future.
For 2014 Dinner Registration Form - Tap Here

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Spring Picnic for SJS Students & Their Families
Kelsey McKee, PS-SJS Chapter Vice President, organized the first Spring Picnic for current Penn State Students and their families. The free event was held Sunday, May 18, 2014 at the Cape May County Park and Zoo and was sponsored by the Penn State South Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter.


Student Picnic - Penn State student Tom Doherty, 3rd from left, attended the SJS Chapter picnic. Pictured, from left, are Pat Nicholanco, Chapter Board member; Jackie Doherty, Tom and Tom Doherty. See picture of other students and their families on Facebook photo gallery here.

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Penn State SJS Alumni Support Relay For Life 2014
Penn State SJS Chapter participated in the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life in Middle Township, held Friday, May 16, 2014, at the Middle Twp. High School, Cape May Court House, NJ.  Kelsey McKee, PS-SJS Chapter Vice President, was the alumni lead for this event.


NBC 40 WMGM-TV Weatherman Dan Skeldon, second from left, was the MC for the annual Relay For Life of Middle Township, held Friday, May 16, 2014 and is pictured with Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter members John McKee, Ralph Cooper and Ginny Cooper. Chapter Vice President Kelsey McKee also participated.
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SJS Chapter Volunteers support SJ Foodbank
The Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter members, fellow alumni and friends  volunteered May 10, 2014 to support the SJ Foodbank and helped process food donations gathered during the annual Postal Service food drive.

Volunteer Event in Atlantic County - Penn State alumni joined with other volunteers in May 2014 to support the SJ Foodbank. Volunteers are needed at the Foodbank on a regular basis. Individuals can sign-up by contacting Maria Bocelle, SJ Foodbank, Southern Branch, Volunteer Coordinator: Ph - 609-383-8843 ext 114 or Email - mbocelle@cfbnj.org 
 

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Penn State Chapter Supports Habitat for Humanity

A Habitat for Humanity work day was held March 15, 2014 by the Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter for members and area alumni.  The home site was in the Venice Park district of Atlantic City.  Penn State alumni volunteers helped with the Habitat For Humanity of Atlantic County ((HFHAC) affiliate’s ongoing project of performing critical repairs to homes damaged during Superstorm Sandy in the Fall of 2012.

Volunteer Day in Atlantic City - Penn State alumni joined with other volunteers for a work day in March 2014 supporting Habitat For Humanity of Atlantic County. 

Kelsey McKee, Vice President, Penn State South Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter, participated in the Habitat volunteer day on Mar. 15, 2014 in Atlantic City.
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Martin Luther King Day – Ocean City Clean Up Day – Jan. 20, 2014
Penn State SJS Chapter members and friends helped support the 2014 Martin Luther King Day Ocean City Clean Up Day on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2014. Penn Staters worked the streets and beaches at the South End / 59th St. area of Ocean City.  If you learn about a volunteer project for our Chapter to consider supporting please let us know!  Submit your ideas to PennStateSJShore@Yahoo.com

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Friendly Reminder for future Students and Parents

Plan Now … Chapter Scholarship Deadline - April 20, 2104
The Penn State South Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter is offering two $1,000 scholarships for 2014.  The Chapter's scholarship information is available at over 24 high schools in our 4-county coverage area. Check in with your Guidance Office, or use the app. link below, and apply soon. The deadline for entries is April 20, 2014.
  - PS-SJS Scholarship Poster > http://tinyurl.com/jwx7jof

  - PS-SJS Scholarship Application for 2014 > http://tinyurl.com/l6a9z3h

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Sand In Their Shoes - The Penn State SJS Chapter supported the Ocean City Environmental Commission with a Beach Plum planting project on the OC dune area at 23rd St. on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2013. Volunteer members and friends of our Chapter partnered with associates from Viridian Energy (retail energy supplier) and 30 plus volunteers spent a warm and sunny afternoon planting the saplings from Jalma Farms in Dennis Twp. This is the 2nd month in a row that your Penn State Chapter has participated in a community activity.  If there is a volunteer project you learn about, particularly in the realm of the environment and sustainability, please don't hesitate to let us know!  Submit your ideas to PennStateSJShore@Yahoo.com
    Tap Newsletter Graphic - below - to read PDF version





SJS Chapter Newsletters
 April-May 2014 Newsletter - here.
 Mar. 2014 Newsletter - here.
 Feb. 2014 Newsletter - here.
 Jan. 2014 Newsletter - here.
 Dec. 2013 Newsletter -
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Chapter Scholarships
The Penn State South Jersey Shore Alumni Chapter Scholarship application period for 2014 is now concluded. Applications will be reviewed by the Chapter Scholarship Committee and the winners will be announced at the annual Scholarship Dinner on Tuesday, June 3rd.
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OC Beach Plum planting, Dec. 2013, Photos > Tap Here. 




   

 

 

 

 

 

Join area Penn State Alumni & Friends Chapter
    Watch for announcements on Chapter activities.

    Become a Board member or volunteer for a committee.  Step-up / Sign-up! 
  
 It’s as easy as a phone call or email > Joe Brady, Chapter President, (H) 652.8729 > psuJoe715@aol.com  

     Tell a friend about the Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter.

     Direct them to this Website, Facebook or the Chapter's email > PennStateSJShore@yahoo.com  

 

   

15 Dec. 2013
Dec. 2013
Chapter Newsletter has been emailed. 
PDF copy -
Here.
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28 Nov. 2013
Final Home Football Game for 2013 Season









See Archived What's New Page covering Chapter activities Jan.-Sept. 2013  

PS-SJS Alumni Chapter Alumni & Friends Tailgate - Sunny Afternoon - Nov. 2013
See Photo Page in Dec. '13 Newsletter and Photo Gallery on Facebook
- Photos by Ralph Cooper
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Final Home Game - Nov. 2013 - Snow Shower
06 Nov. 2013
Check the Chapter's Facebook Page
for the latest updates -here.

Nov. 2013 Chapter Newsletter has been emailed.  See PDF copy - here.

For Chapter activities calendar, check - here.

Penn Staters turned out for a Make A Difference Day at the Community Foodbank in Atlantic County on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013.  Our crew was part of the day-long event that packaged 5,000 boxes of holiday dinners for the Foodbank.  To volunteer and help with Chapter community outreach activities, watch the SJS website or Facebook page for events listing.  Or get involved and champion a special project in your hometown where Chapter members can volunteer and help out your favorite cause.


Penn State SJS Chapter TV Watching Party, held Oct. 26, 2013.

See Facebook photo gallery of the event - here. - Photos by Ralph Cooper

Share your photos on Facebook or send them to the Chapter email and we'll post them as the season progresses. Example: See R. Cooper's photo gallery from the opening game 31 Aug. 2013. > Tap Here. 

Join area Penn State Alumni & Friends Chapter
Watch for announcements on Chapter activities.

Become a Board member or volunteer for a committee.  Step-up / Sign-up!  It’s as easy as a phone call or email > Joe Brady, Chapter President, (H) 652.8729 > psuJoe715@aol.com  

Tell a friend about the Penn State South Jersey Shore Chapter. Direct them to this Website, Facebook or the Chapter's email > PennStateSJShore@yahoo.com    

     
   See Archived What's New Page Jan.-Sept. 2013  
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  www.PennStateSJShore.org
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