Looking for New Board Members!

It's that time of year again! Time to elect officers for the next year for the Central Iowa Alumni Chapter Board. We would like to get some new blood on the board to help us keep our events fresh and the chapter growing and that's where you come in!

Please consider joining the board to make it the best it can be! The time commitment is minimal and the rewards great!

Fill out the Self Nomination Form if you're interested! Officers and committee members are needed. Please see committee descriptions below!

Social: Responsible for planning and organizing events and activities that encourage cooperative and interdependent relationships with Northwest Missouri State University interests.

Membership: Responsible for the recruitment, acknowledgement and maintenance of chapter membership; promotion of volunteer opportunities to benefit the chapter or Northwest Missouri State University.

Advancement: Responsible for the advocacy and development of interests, contributions or benefits to Northwest Missouri State University or the chapter on behalf of the Northwest Foundation.

Student Involvement: Responsible for promoting and providing support to Northwest Missouri State University and Admissions in the recruitment of potential Northwest Missouri State University students; assisting local guidance counselors with knowledge of and access to Northwest Missouri State University; assisting in local career fairs. Also responsible for fostering a reach-back appreciation of current Northwest Missouri State University students; providing support to Northwest Missouri State University students from each respective chapter geographical location.

Networking: Responsible for presenting or integrating activities or ideas that encompass all or part of the chapter or Northwest Missouri State University resources; ensuring that all communications, activities and events are conducted in the interest of Northwest Missouri State University.

Bearcats at the Barnstormers

Iowa Barnstormers vs. Milwaukee Iron

Call (515) 633-BALL and mention the Northwest Missouri State University Bearcat group for seating. Tickets to these games sell out fast so please order soon!

Join fellow Bearcats for a fun night with the Barnstormers. They will be hosting the Milwaukee Iron featuring former Northwest Alum and National Championship winning quarterback Chris Greisen! Chris will also do a meet and greet after the game for those that are interested.

As a Northwest Alum, you can purchase discounted tickets to the Saturday, July 24 game for as low as $18 a seat.

We have a block of seats picked out for the group, so please call the box office ASAP to reserve your seats! We hope to be able to have a meet and greet with Chris before or after the game as well and we'll post details about that as we get them.

Date:	Saturday, July 24, 2010
Time:	7:05pm - 10:05pm
Location:	Wells Fargo Arena
Street:	730 3rd Street
City/Town:	Des Moines, IA

Bearcats at the i-Cubs

Join fellow bearcats as we cheer on the Iowa Cubs!

Game starts at 6:35, but we'll be tailgating in the parking lot at 5pm. Bring any food and drinks you'd like to enjoy before the game! We'll have a Bearcat flag flying to help you find your way to the tailgate.

Please email iowabearcats@gmail.com to reserve your tickets. All tickets must be paid for at the tailgate. Tickets are $5 each. Please RSVP by May 13th.

Please note, those requesting a ticket will be responsible for paying for the ticket whether it is used or not as we have to pay in advance and don't want to be saddled with the cost of unused tickets.

Date:	Thursday, May 20, 2010
Time:	6:35pm - 9:35pm
Location:	Principal Park
Street:	1 Line Drive
City/Town:	Des Moines, IA

Bearcat Football Championship Trophy Tour

The 2009 Northwest Missouri State University football season gave Bearcat fans plenty to cheer about as the team brought home the NCAA Division II National Championship title. Now the Northwest Alumni Association is celebrating with Northwest alumni and friends by hosting receptions in several communities featuring Coach Mel Tjeerdsma as well as the NCAA Division II National Championship trophy.

All events, which are complimentary and family-friendly, are from 6 to 8 p.m. with remarks from Coach Tjeerdsma at 7 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided and a courtesy RSVP is requested to alumni@nwmissouri.edu.

Des Moines, Iowa – March 17, Christopher’s Restaurant, 2816 Beaver Ave.

Olde Main Brewery Tour in Ames

Please join members of the Central Iowa Alumni & Friends Chapter as they tour the Olde Main Brewing Co. in Ames, IA!

Learn all about Olde Main's distinctive beers from the brewmaster himself and see the brewing process in action. A 30-45 minute tour will be provided free of charge. Following the tour, feel free to stick around for dinner and pair some delicious beer with equally delicious food!

When: Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 6:30 pm
Where: Olde Main Brewing Co., 316 Main Street, Ames IA
Cost: Tour is free, dinner is on your own.

Please RSVP by Saturday, February 13 to iowabearcats@gmail.com to let us know if you plan on attending so that we can arrange seating for dinner.

Bearcat Football National Championship Watch Party

Time to take care of unfinished business! Watch the Bearcats take on Grand Valley State for the National Championship title. This is the year!

Where: The Game Sports Bar
719 86th St.
Urbandale, IA 50322
When: Saturday December 12th @ 11am (Kickoff at 12pm)

We are accepting donations of personal items for the Urbandale Food Pantry as part of our efforts to give back to the community. 8 oz. bottles of shampoo/conditioner, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toilet paper, sanitary napkins, and diapers are the most needed items. There will be a collection box at The Game.

We still have Chapter Shirts available with all proceeds going to our chapter scholarship fund! More info available at: http://centraliowabearcats.blogspot.com/2009/12/chapter-t-shirts.html

Chapter T-Shirts

We are selling chapter short sleeved t-shirts to raise money for our scholarship fund. The shirts are $15 each and are available in regular or ladies fit. The shirts are gray with dark green print and have a logo in the chest pocket area (no pocket) and on the sleeve. Pictures may be found below.

Please contact IowaBearcats@gmail.com if you're interested in purchasing a shirt! We will have a limited number available at the football watch party on Dec 5th as well. If you are unable to attend the watch party we can include your order with our next batch of shirts from the printer.

Chest Pocket Area












Right Sleeve