Team Buzz 2011 was a great experience this year thanks to the arrangements by Joe Ullo through HandsOn Jax. We had 11 alumni & friends that participated between 9 AM & 1 PM and the zoo was very complimentary of our work ethic/positive attitude while on site. Our activities for the day were within the animal enrichment area including the following:

• Painting paper mache toys for jaguars & panthers
• Creating cheerios rings, peanut butter pine cones, & swing toys for parrots, eagles, & owls
• Building wreaths out of grape vines for the gorillas
• Tying assorted bird feathers together to make hanging toys for the big cats
• Mixing vegetables & fruits together to make frozen treats for the otters
• Preparing banana-oatmeal-cinnamon “meatballs” for more frozen treats

After our work was complete, the zoo staff escorted our group over to the Africa exhibit to help feed the bongos, warthog, and ostrich. Once the food ran out, all volunteers were welcome to stay in the park as long as they wished for the rest of the day.

A great time was had by all and we’ve already been invited to come back again soon. Some photos:

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Title: Spring Dinner
Location: 12000 Alumni Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224 (UNF University Center)
Link out: Click here
Description: Please plan to join us on Tuesday, May 19th for our spring scholarship dinner. Tom McDermott will be our guest speaker for the evening and will be talking to us about “Georgia Tech Ireland and Georgia Tech’s Global Strategy”.

We’ve planned another entertaining program this year and we hope that you’ll reserve time to join us.

• Cost: $20 for Members; $25 for Non-Members; Free for Incoming Students
• Cash bar will be available
• RSVP with payment by Sunday May 15th. $5 will be added after 5/15 at the door.

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Membership

Non-Member $25.00 Member $20.00 Student $0.00 Membership and Dinner $45.00

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This year’s accepted student reception had a great turnout. Some photos:

Title: GT Accepted Student Reception
Location: 5478 River Trail Rd North, Jacksonville, FL, 32277 (Wade & Nancy Barnes’ Home)
Description: All are invited to attend the annual GT Accepted Student Reception on Tuesday, April 19th between 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM.

Purpose
Encourage accepted high school students in our local area to choose GT as they prepare to make their final college decision.
Offer parents and students the opportunity to interact with alumni and hear about their positive experiences at GT.
More than 60 high school seniors in our area have been accepted for Summer/Fall 2011.

• 20 Students were interviewed for our Club’s Scholarships
• 12 Students were interviewed for President’s Scholarship

Location
The hosts for the evening will be Wade & Nancy Barnes @ 5478 River Trail Rd North, Jacksonville, FL 32277.
Directions: North on University Blvd about 2 miles past Jacksonville University. Turn right into Charter Point neighborhood. Turn right at 3rd right onto River Trail Rd North.
Phone: 904-744-9055

Cost
Free pizza and soft drinks will be served.

RSVP
Please RSVP via email at gtjaxpresident@gmail.com by Saturday, April 16th to help plan refreshment availability.