May 12, 2008
Austin-San Antonio alumni club plans picnic
CARBONDALE, Ill. -- The Austin-San Antonio Club of the SIU Alumni Association invites all Southern Illinois University Carbondale alumni members and friends to an SIU Alumni Picnic.
The event is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 7 at the home of SIU alumni Bill and Mary Szeleg in Bastrop, Texas.
Guests will enjoy a picnic, games and door prizes. The menu includes a meat main dish and soft drinks. Please bring a dish to share and picnic games. There are more than 2,000 SIUC alumni in the greater Austin-San Antonio area, making this is a great opportunity to meet fellow SIUC alumni. Cost is $10 per person, with children 12 years old and younger admitted free.
To participate in future activities and network with local Salukis, contact Paul and Donna Leconcq at dclecocq@austin.rr.com. To learn more about the Austin-San Antonio Club, visit www.siualumni.com/txsalukis or the club's blog page at http://texassalukis.blogspot.com.
Show your spirit with the latest in Saluki apparel and merchandise. Visit www.siualumni.com and follow the link to the online store. SIU Alumni Association members receive a 15 percent discount. For more information, to register for the Texas event or to join the alumni association, call the office at 618/453-2408 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time, or visit the Web site at www.siualumni.com. Registration for the Texas picnic is due by June 5.