PSU Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Events - 2020-21
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Updates related to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Updates related to coronavirus (COVID-19)
September Non-Watch Football Party: September 5, 2020 at 1pm
Missing PSU football doesn't mean we can't spend time with fellow Penn Staters and friends on a Saturday afternoon. Join local alumni & friends from the Florida Gulf Coast for a Virtual "Non-Watch" Party Saturday, September 5th from 1:00 - 2:00pm. We'll be meeting virtually, via Zoom, and you can enjoy a snack or a drink at home while catching up with the Penn Staters you usually meet at our events. Think we should do this again? Let us know by using the Contact Us form or email us - pennstategulfcoastchapter@gmail.com.
Missing PSU football doesn't mean we can't spend time with fellow Penn Staters and friends on a Saturday afternoon. Join local alumni & friends from the Florida Gulf Coast for a Virtual "Non-Watch" Party Saturday, September 5th from 1:00 - 2:00pm. We'll be meeting virtually, via Zoom, and you can enjoy a snack or a drink at home while catching up with the Penn Staters you usually meet at our events. Think we should do this again? Let us know by using the Contact Us form or email us - pennstategulfcoastchapter@gmail.com.
Halloween Virtual Pep Rally: October 30, 2020 at 7pm
It's Halloween...so release some Nittany Lion Spirit! Get ready to cheer and sing along to your favorite Penn State Fight songs while you join local alumni & friends from the Florida Gulf Coast for a Virtual Pep Rally Friday, October 30th from 7:00 - 8:00pm. We'll be meeting virtually, via Zoom, so you can enjoy a drink at home and catch up with the Penn Staters you usually see throughout football season. Click here to RSVP and we'll email everyone who RSVPs the link to join via Zoom before Friday. Need some additional help with Zoom before our event? Check out this tutorial.
It's Halloween...so release some Nittany Lion Spirit! Get ready to cheer and sing along to your favorite Penn State Fight songs while you join local alumni & friends from the Florida Gulf Coast for a Virtual Pep Rally Friday, October 30th from 7:00 - 8:00pm. We'll be meeting virtually, via Zoom, so you can enjoy a drink at home and catch up with the Penn Staters you usually see throughout football season. Click here to RSVP and we'll email everyone who RSVPs the link to join via Zoom before Friday. Need some additional help with Zoom before our event? Check out this tutorial.
CANCELLED: Holiday Lunch: December 2020: TBD
Sadly, we've cancelled our Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club as we continue to monitor the pandemic and follow university guidance. If you are interested in attending some kind of virtual holiday event, or have any other ideas, use the contact us form or email us at pennstategulfcoastchapter@gmail.com and let us know!
Sadly, we've cancelled our Annual Holiday Luncheon at the Sarasota Yacht Club as we continue to monitor the pandemic and follow university guidance. If you are interested in attending some kind of virtual holiday event, or have any other ideas, use the contact us form or email us at pennstategulfcoastchapter@gmail.com and let us know!
Scholarship Event Reimagined: February, 9, 2021 at 6.30pm
We won't have our Annual Scholarship Breakfast, but we can still support our students. This year, we'll have a Zoom event with special guest speaker Jon Thaxton who will present "A Lifetime with the Land". For the current school year, we distributed $6000 in scholarships to local Penn State students. Click here to RSVP and we'll email you the Zoom link. For more details, or to donate call or email Mary Al Gagnon at 941-496-4773 or maryaldg17@gmail.com.
We won't have our Annual Scholarship Breakfast, but we can still support our students. This year, we'll have a Zoom event with special guest speaker Jon Thaxton who will present "A Lifetime with the Land". For the current school year, we distributed $6000 in scholarships to local Penn State students. Click here to RSVP and we'll email you the Zoom link. For more details, or to donate call or email Mary Al Gagnon at 941-496-4773 or maryaldg17@gmail.com.
Virtual Event with Sandy Barbour: March 23, 2021 at 6.00pm
We have an with Athletic Director and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sandy Barbour. The event will be held on Zoom on March 23rd at 6pm. She will discuss the challenges of running an athletic department during COVID and the outlook for next year. She will also be open to questions. We look forward to seeing you all soon! Click here to RSVP and we'll email you the Zoom link.
We have an with Athletic Director and VP of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sandy Barbour. The event will be held on Zoom on March 23rd at 6pm. She will discuss the challenges of running an athletic department during COVID and the outlook for next year. She will also be open to questions. We look forward to seeing you all soon! Click here to RSVP and we'll email you the Zoom link.
CANCELLED: Party at the Ballpark: Spring 2021: TBD
We hope to be able to join Penn State Alumni and friends for our annual Baseball Spring Training Event at Lecom Park in Bradenton in Spring of 2021. Price typically includes a game ticket, exclusive use of a private party deck with attendant and all you can eat buffet with soft drinks and water. Details to follow.
We hope to be able to join Penn State Alumni and friends for our annual Baseball Spring Training Event at Lecom Park in Bradenton in Spring of 2021. Price typically includes a game ticket, exclusive use of a private party deck with attendant and all you can eat buffet with soft drinks and water. Details to follow.
CANCELLED: Polo Match at the Sarasota Polo Grounds: Spring 2021: TBD
We hope to be able to watch a Polo match at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch in 2021! We’ll have a private cabana as we watch the exciting game played on horseback. Enjoy mingling with other Penn Staters in a tailgating atmosphere, watching the match, and stomping the divots. Details to follow.
We hope to be able to watch a Polo match at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch in 2021! We’ll have a private cabana as we watch the exciting game played on horseback. Enjoy mingling with other Penn Staters in a tailgating atmosphere, watching the match, and stomping the divots. Details to follow.
Annual Meeting: May/June 2021:TBD
The Annual Meeting for the PSU Florida Gulf Coast Chapter will be at a restaurant in Sarasota with a special guest. Details to follow.
The Annual Meeting for the PSU Florida Gulf Coast Chapter will be at a restaurant in Sarasota with a special guest. Details to follow.
Additional Events to Be Announced
Additional events may include more Virtual Events, Guest Speakers, NFL Game, Trivia, etc. If you have ideas for an event, please use contact us.
Additional events may include more Virtual Events, Guest Speakers, NFL Game, Trivia, etc. If you have ideas for an event, please use contact us.