Newsletter HONORING THE PAST. CELEBRATING THE PRESENT. SUPPORTING THE FUTURE.

WHO ARE WE?

stablished in 1915, this Michigan State University Varsity ‘S’ Club operates to further the Department of In- Etercollegiate Athletics’ goal of unifying the athletics family of past, present and future Spartan athletes. Th e department provides coordinated administrative support, access to a broad range of communication and tech- nology capabilities, opportunities for personal engagement, support for recognizing achievements and organiz- ing celebrations, as well as other enhanced resources and opportunities for collaborative mentorship.

Hall of Fame Inductees Welcome Back Spartans: Celebrating champion Two-Time ITA Scholar- Ath- honored at Celebration Varsity ‘S’ Club Award reunions and more. lete and Academic All-Big Weekend. Winners. Ten honoree, Jasper Koenen. pg. 4 pg. 6 pg. 10 pg. 11 Offi cial Newsletter of the Varsity ‘S’ Club

A Letter From the President Written by R. Paul Vance

DDear Varsity ‘S’ Club Members,

y the time you read this, many of our fall sports teams will have Bconcluded their competitions and our winter sports will be be- gginning theirs. Th us far, the Athletics Department and the Varsity ‘S’ Club hhave enjoyed a very busy and successful fall, and look forward to an equally R.R PPaulaul VanceVVance ssuccessful and active spring. Below is a short list of some of the activities the Varsity ‘S’ Club President Club spearheaded this fall. Men’s Soccer 1998-2001 Hosted free tailgates for members prior to four home football games (WMU, ND, Iowa, Indiana); Hosted MSU/Notre Dame reunion of the 1966 10-10 tie and welcomed participants from both teams; Assisted with team reunions for Women’s Basketball, Football, Men’s Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, and Wrestling; Hosted our fi rst “Celebration Tailgate” and annual awards presentation prior to the Iowa football game; Participation in the Celebrate 2017 weekend activities including the MSU Hall of Fame and Var- sity Letter Jacket Ceremony; Participated in the homecoming parade; Provided complimentary football ticket off ers for all members to most games; Hosted community outreach event for over 80 Pontiac middle schoolers; Th is coming summer the Club will be hosting the National Letterwinners Association (“NLWA”) conference on our beautiful campus. Th e NLWA is a professional organization made up of representatives from colleges and universities from across the United States that have organizations that recognize and serve their respective athletic alumni and letterwinners. Th e NLWA’s mission is to connect organizations to better serve intercollegiate athletic alumni through collaboration. NLWA members from across the nation gather at this annual conference to share best practices, discuss challenges, and work through implementation strate- gies while adhering to the rules and regulations of the NCAA. Th is year’s conference is set for June 26-28. If you are interested in attending the conference or assisting with the hosting eff orts, please reach out to me at [email protected]. We are very excited to show-off our campus and facilities to our fellow NLWA mem- bers. Lastly, as we are now in the day and age where a majority of communication is electronic, I strongly encourage all of you to follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MSUVarsitySClub and on twit- ter and Instagram @MSU_VarsityS. Please also retweet, favorite/like, and share our social media posts to help support and promote our Club and its initiatives. You can also stay up to date on Club activities by visit- ing our website at http://msuvarsitysclub.org/. We stand committed to honoring our past letterwinners, celebrating the present letterwinners and supporting the future Varsity ‘S’ Club letterwinners. If you have any feedback on how we can better serve our membership, please do not hesitate to contact me…or better yet, submit an application for a spot on our board of directors. All nominations are due by April 1, 2018.

Go Green!

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Ryan Hudspeth- Baseball ‘14 YOUNG ALUMNI After graduating from St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, IL, Ryan continued his education at Michigan State University. At MSU, Hudspeth played Baseball and studied Sociology. Graduating in 2014, Ryan worked for Ripken Baseball as the Player Development Coordinator. Today, Ryan resides in Farmington Hills, MI and is working for Kellogg as a sales Representative.

Summer Strickler Swimming & Diving ‘14 YOUNG ALUMNI Summer Strickler graduated from Michigan State with a B.A. in Marketing and specialization in Information Technology. While at MSU, Summer earned a 4-year athletic scholarship for the Swimming and Diving team. After gradu- ation, Summer worked in the Spartan Ticket Office and the University of Pittsburgh Ticket Office. She is currently working at Three Rivers Corporation in construction project management and attending Northwood University for a Masters of Business Administration.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OFFICE STAFF Executive Director...... Alan Haller ‘92 Chief of Staff, Sr. Associate AD...... Alan Haller President...... R.Paul Vance ‘01 Director of Ops ...... Julee Burgess 1st VP...... Lauren Aitch ‘09 Office Assistant...... Marilyn Bria 2nd VP ...... Travis Key ‘07 Graduate Assistant...... Cynthia Watt Secretary ...... Stephanie Collier ‘08 Past President...... Cheryl Gilliam ‘81

BOARD OF DIRECTORS YOUNG ALUMNI Sue Selke ‘75, Eldon VanSpybook ‘60, Louis Edward Stephens III ‘08, Laura Van Beek ‘10, George Johnson ‘86, Wally Dobler ‘58, Summer Strickler ‘14, Ryan Hudspeth ‘14 Donald Weatherspoon ‘65

ELECTIONS FOR THE BOARD: Elections for the Board of Directors of the Varsity ‘S’ Club are held each spring. If you would like to serve on the Board, simply visit our website at msuvarsitysclub.org, click “About Us” on the main page and then click “Board of Directors”. Th ere is a HERE link on that page that will take you to the Board Mem- ber Application. Please email that application to [email protected].

December 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 3 Varsity ‘S’ Club Offi cial Newsletter of the Varsity ‘S’ Club Michigan State Hall of Fame Class of 2017 *Special thanks to MSU Athletic Communications, Varsity ‘S’ Club staff and MSU Archive & Historical Collections for photos and articles. Bob Apisa Football (1965-67) Honolulu, Hawaii

One of just 15 players in program history to earn fi rst-team All- America honors twice, fullback Bob Apisa played an instrumental role in helping the Spartans to a combined record of 19-1-1 during the 1965 and 1966 seasons, including back-to-back Big Ten and National Championships. A three-year letterwinner from 1965-67, Apisa garnered fi rst-team All-America accolades as a sophomore in 1965 by Football News, and repeated as a fi rst-team All-American in 1966 by both the Football News and New York News. “I got very emotional,” Apisa said upon learning of his election into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame. “My wife was right there, and she hugged me. I think of all the hardship that I went through. I think of my teammates – I really do feel that they were very involved with my entrance into the Hall of Fame. I look at our team picture, and I see so many good guys – Wade Payne, Ed McLoud, Larry Smith, Tony Conti, Joe Przybycki, George Chat- los, Jimmy Raye, and on down the line – that were very instrumental and helped me get my footing at Michigan State. We were all part of the same class.”

Joe Baum Men’s Soccer Coach (1977-2008) Women’s Soccer Coach (1986-90) Soccer (1966-68) St. Louis, Missouri Baum was a part of Michigan State soccer as a player, assistant coach and head coach for a combined 39 seasons. As a goalkeeper, he led MSU to back-to-back co-national champi- onships. Later, he served as the head coach of the men’s program for 32 years and the women’s program for fi ve years, compiling a combined 389 victories.

“I was shocked,” Baum said upon receiving a call from MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis, notifying him of his selec- tion into the Hall of Fame. “He called me at 7:45 in the morning and I thought something was wrong, so I braced myself. He said, ‘congrats, you were voted into the Hall of Fame.’ I was at a loss for words. I said, ‘oh my gosh.’ I’m just so humbled and honored.”

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Bob Cassleman Track & Field (1971-74) Grand Rapids, Michigan Bob Cassleman’s name is on many records, titles and awards. His name is scattered throughout the Michigan State track & fi eld record and his- tory book and will most likely be there forever. Th ere is now one more spot for Cassleman’s name to be etched for eternity, the Michigan State Athletics Hall of Fame. He was a fi ve-time All-American and fi nished in the top 10 of the NCAA Championships a total of eight times. He won a total of eight in- dividual Big Ten titles as well as fi ve more conference crowns in relays, including two that set collegiate-record times, combining for a remark- able total of 13 Big Ten titles. “Initially, it was like Christmas as a child. I knew I had been nominated and I hoped it would happen, but when it did hap- pen I felt an incredible thrill,” Cassleman said about his feeling when getting the phone call from MSU Athletics Director Mark Hollis. “I’m just incredibly grateful to be named to the 2017 Class. When you consider all the men and women that have worn the Green & White over the many, many years, you can’t but be a bit humbled.”

Kristin Haynie Women’s Basketball (2001-05) Mason, Michigan Kristin Haynie was the quintessential Spartan, leading the Michigan State women’s basketball team to its fi rst Final Four during the magi- cal 2005 season. Th e Mason, Michigan, native dreamed of becoming a Spartan and used complete tenacity to make her dreams come true. Aft er the conclusion of her playing days, Haynie returned to the court as an assistant coach at both Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan. Th ese days, she continues to help young athletes reach their potential. She works with basketball players of all ages at Ignite Training, improv- ing their speed, agility and fundamentals in the Mason and Kalamazoo areas.

“When Mark Hollis told me, I was speechless,” Haynie said about being told of her honor. All these types of emotions were going through my head so quickly, and I was defi nitely shocked and I thought I was dreaming. MSU was always my dream school to play ball at and to be inducted into the MSU Athletics Hall of Fame defi nitely leaves me speechless. Obviously, it is not just me; it is my coaches even from when I was a kid from middle school to high school. Th ere are also my teammates that basically made me look good. Th is is an award for everybody who has been a part of my life.”

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Dr. Clarence Underwood Administration (1969, 1972-83, 1990-2002) Gadsden, Alabama Jan. 1, 1954, was a great day in the history of Michigan State football and Spartan athletics. On that day, the Spartans defeated UCLA, 28-20, in their fi rst ever trip to the Rose Bowl. It was also a day that changed the life of Clarence Underwood, exposing him to Michigan State, a place where he would later serve as an educator, administrator, and most im- portantly a mentor to so many student-athletes. Stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Underwood, serving in the United States Army 82nd Airborne Division, was on a break from guard duty when he happened upon a live broadcast of the Rose Bowl. “I had never seen black and white boys playing together on the same team,” said Underwood, who grew up in Gadsden, Alabama. “I couldn’t believe the number of black athletes playing key roles for Michigan State – players such as LeRoy Bolden and James Hinesly. “At that time I told myself ‘man, when I leave here I’m going to Michigan State.’” Aft er 11 years at Michigan State, during which time he worked to earn a Ph.D. in administration and higher education in 1982, Underwood became a deputy com- missioner at the Big Ten Conference in 1983. At the Big Ten, Underwood served as the liaison with each school’s director of athletics, was the primary administra- tor for the men’s sports coaches and oversaw the offi cials, team physicians and athletic trainers.

“Nothing stuns me at my age, but I was stunned when Mark Hollis called me,” said Underwood. “It’s an amazing honor, but I never worked for individual recog- nition or honors. I’m elated and just starting to wrap my mind around it.” 2017 Varsity ‘S’ Club Annual Award Winners Th e CHERYL M. GILLIAM YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD is presented to the male or female who, since graduating from Michigan State University, shows promise of a distinguished career not only by outstanding professional accomplishments, but also by an exceptional record of community service.

Jeremy Orr Track & Field 2004- 2009 Detroit, Michigan Jeremy Orr is an attorney who practices in the areas of civil rights law and environmental law at the Detroit-based law fi rm Pierson McNichols, PLLC. Additionally, Jeremy spent three years as a Community Organizer with the Gamaliel Foundation in Kalamazoo where he organized churches around numerous social justice issues including the cleanup of a PCB-contaminated landfi ll. Jeremy is currently a member of the American Bar Association’s Civil Rights and Social Justice Section where he sits on the Environmental Justice Committee.

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Th e HENRY C. BULLOUGH VARSITY ‘S’ SERVICE AWARD Presented to an MSU varsity letter winner who demonstrates outstanding volunteer service and devotion to MSU athletics; and possesses high stan- dards of character, positivelyp y reflecting on the prestige of MSU. Mathew Ishbia Men’s Basketball 1998-2003 Birmingham, Michigan MMat is the President and CEO of United Shore, the parent company of UUnited Wholesale Mortgage headquartered in Troy, MI. Ishbia has sup- pported several initiatives with Dr. Doug Hughes who is the Interim Chair- pperson and United Shore Endowed Faculty Fellow in Sales Leadership for tthe Eli Broad College of Business. United Shore is also a proud sponsor of tthe MSU Basketball Student Managers fund’s annual putt-putt golf outing. MMat attended Michigan State University where he obtained a B.A. in Busi- nness Management. As a teammate on the Michigan State University Var- sity Basketball Team they made 4 NCAA tournament appearances, played in three consecutive Final Four Championships , 3 Big Ten Championships, and won a National Championship in 2000.

Th e JOEY M. SPANO VARSITY ‘S’ CLUB ENDOWED FELLOWSHIP AWARD is presented annually to assist MSU Student Athletes advance their knowledge and transform their lives in their respective quests for excellence. Christopher Collier Cross Country/ Track & Field 2011- 2016 Delmar, New York Christopher lettered in Track & Field and Cross country in 2013-2016. He graduated from MSU in May of 2016 with a BA in education, Social Studies- Secondary School Teaching. He was honored at the Spartan Academic Ex- cellence Gala in 2014, 2015, and 2016 aft er earning a cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher in each semester. Chris was recognized as an Academic All Big Ten athlete in 2015. Most recently he fi nished his year long education teach- ing certifi cate internship at East Lansing High School where he planned and taught American Government and Pre-AP US History. Th is fall, Chris is enrolled in the masters program at MSU specializing in teaching and curricu- lum. Th e NELL JACKSON OUTSTANDING ALUMNA AWARD is presented to a Spartan varsity alumna whose post-graduation career has been distinguished by both outstanding professional accomplishment and a record of exceptional community service Erin Konheim Mandras Women’s Soccer 2002-2007 Bloomfi eld, Michigan Erin played on the women’s soccer team from 2002-2005. A captain dur- ing her senior season in 2005, she helped lead MSU to a 12-6-5 record, and the fi rst NCAA Tournament win in program history. Aft er completing her collegiate eligibility, she competed semi-professionally before becoming a collegiate coach from 2006-2012. Th is has given Erin a unique perspective of both the student-athlete and the coach. While at Michigan State University, Erin developed, battled and overcame

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a signifi cant eating disorder. Beginning in April 2015, Erin started a new endeavor of spreading an impor- tant message called, Kick Th e Scale. Now on a mission to raise awareness, educate, and help others, she writes and speaks about her journey to inspire those who may be struggling with similar feelings regarding eating disorders, body image, and exercise. Erin’s message is infl uential, powerful and extremely relatable in continuing to address these prevailing issues. She discusses the pressures endured academically, athleti- cally, and socially, which are major causes of the development of eating disorders. Ultimately, Erin’s goal is to save an education, athletic career, or even a life. Th e VANSPYBROOK RETIRED COACHES AWARD is presented to the male or female MSU coach whose career has brought great personal honor, and by reflection to MSU and its intercollegiate athletic pprograms.g Charles McCaff ree Jr. Swimming and Diving Coach 1941- 1969 Mason, Michigan FFormer head swimming and diving coach Charles McCaff ree Jr., was one of fi ve individuals who was inducted into the Michigan State University Athletics HHall of Fame in 2011. During McCaff ree’s career as a Spartan, his student- ath- lletes earned All-America honors 322 times, won 34 Big Ten titles, claimed 22 NNCAA titles and qualifi ed six individuals for the Olympics. In 1976, McCaf- ffree was recognized for his international contributions to swimming, as he was iinducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame. He served as Team UUSA’s head coach at the 1959 Pan American Games. From 1961-68, McCaf- free served as the U.S. Olympic Swim Committee’s secretary. McCaff ree passed away 1980, leaving behind his legacy. McCaff ree Pool is located at IM West is the current home to the men’s and wome’s swimming & diving team.

Th e BIGGIE MUNN EXTRA EFFORT AWARD is presented periodically to an MSU graduate who pos- sesses the highest standards of integrity and character, and who has demonstrated outstanding service to Michigan State University and the MSU community, exemplifying the belief that “the diff erence between being good and being great is just a little extra eff ort.” Bruce McCristal MSU Faculty Coronado, California Bruce McCristal literally grew up on the Michigan State campus, ingrained in the history of the university where his father, Dr. King McCristal, served on the MSU faculty for 24 years as a popular professor of physical education and as department head. He went from kindergarten through college in East Lansing, graduating in 1954 from MSU’s school of business with a degree in Economics. While a student at Michigan State, Bruce spent 4 years as a part time aide to Fred W Stabley, Sr., MSU’s renowned director of sports informa- tion. Bruce credited Stabley as being instrumental in selecting the fi eld of public relations as his career. Upon retiring, his lifelong affi liation and love for all things MSU culminated in 11 years of research and authoring of a 512-page illustrated history book, “Th e Spirit of Michigan State.” Bruce continued to research and contribute to “his” Champions Wall, out- side of the Varsity ‘S’ Club Room, up until his death on Christmas Day, December 25, 2015.

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Th e JACK BRESLIN LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD is presented to the Spartan varsity alumnus whose postcollege career has brought honor to him and to Michigan State University and its sports program.

Eldon VanSpybrook Ice Hockey 1958-1960 Wallaceburg, Ontario EldonVanSpybrook made the hockey team aft er trying out and later re- ceived a scholarship for his athletic abilities. He went on to set the team record for most saves in a season and was voted MVP in 1960. Eldon earned his B.A. in Education in 1960 at Michigan State University and an M.A. in Counseling in 1962. He began teaching and in 1964 was one of fi ft y-six educators nationwide awarded a Mott Foundation Fellowship in the pro- gram’s fi rst year, and received a Specialist Degree in School Administration Aft er completing the Mott Fellowship he became high school principal and athletic director of Dewitt High School at the age of 26. Since retiring Eldon was inducted into the Wallaceburg Hall of Fame and the Milford High School Hall of Fame. When Eldon graduated in 1960 he became an American citizen and a lifetime member of the Varsity S Club. He wanted to give back to MSU for the great opportunities provided to him. Eldon was elected to the Varsity Club Board of Directors in 1999 and served until 2011. He was president from 2007 until 2009. He was instru- mental in completely rebuilding the Varsity Cub Room, and raised over $300,000 to furnish the room, pur- chase pictures and have them framed and mounted, and added banners and decorations in the downstairs entryway, the upstairs Club Room, and the hallway on the 2nd fl oor of the stadium outside the Club Room. He volunteered four to fi ve days a week for four years to complete this project. Th is project, along with new activities, club merchandise, and special events helped rejuvenate the Varsity Club and ncrease membership and participation. Honorary Members

Sue Carter Richard Dunham Dr. Mona Hanna- Douglas Crips Attisha

ANNUAL AWARDS: One of the most important things we do is to honor outstanding Spartan Varsity Letter Winners through the Jack Breslin Life Achievement Award, Nell Jackson Outstanding Alumna Award, Henry Bullough Service Award, Clarence “Biggie” Munn Extra Eff ort Award, Retired Coaches Lifetime Achievement Award, Cheryl Gilliam Young Alumni Award, Joey M. Spano Endowed Fellowship Award and Honorary Membership Awards. If you know someone who you would like to nominate for any of these annual awards, please visit our website at msuvarsitysclub.org, click “Awards” on the main page and then click “Award Nomination Forms”.

December 2017 // Volume 60, Issue 2 9 Varsity ‘S’ Club Offi cial Newsletter of the Varsity ‘S’ Club A look back at Fall 2017 with the Varsity ‘S’ Club

une 2016, Th e Varsity ‘S’ club ended Jthe year with the Annual Golf Out- “These past 3 ting. Men’s Basketball student-athlete, years have been the best years of “Tum Tum” Nairn started the day off my life” for us as we said farewell to Associate --Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Athletic Director and Varsity ‘S’ Hon- orary Member Richard Bader as he set off for retirement. We revealed the An- nual Award winners for the 2017 year.

o kick off fall, we hosted a tailgate Tfor the Western Michigan football game. We welcomed back both the MSU and Notre 1966 MSU and Notre Dame teams Dame take part for the greatest game of the century in the battle of reunion, the 10-10 tie. the fi ght song!

e hosted a Celebration Tailgate to Whonor our Hall of Fame Class of 2017, our Annual Award Winners, our Honorary Members, the 1967 Men’s Soccer National Championship team, the 1967 Wrestling Na- tional Championship team, the 1957 Men’s Swimming and Diving Big Ten Champion- Don Harris, ship team, and the 1967 Men’s Tennis Big Baseball letter winner celebrat- Ten Championship team. ing his 70th year!

omecoming weekend, the Varsity ‘S’ HClub participated in the parade on Friday. Honored the 1957 Football Na- tional Championship team and the 1987 Football Big Ten and Rose Bowl Champi- onship team.

o end the Fall season Twe welcomed back the 19971 Women’s Basketball BigB Ten Champion team tot be honored and recog- nized.n

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Jasper Koenen

s the President of the Student- Athlete Advisory Council and a representative Aon the Athletic Council, Jasper is busy with more than tennis. “Student athletes havehave tthehe ddutyuty anandd tthehe tastaskk to ggiveive bbackack to tthehe communitcommunity,y, to inspire, anandd to bbee tthankful.hankful. Our coaches took a chance to ggiveive us the opportunityopportunity to compete at the BigBig Ten level.”

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A senior on thethe men’s tennis team ffromrom BatonBaton Rouge, La. Over the past three seasea-- sons,sons, Koenen has compiled 41 victories in singlessingles playplay as well as 4141 wins in doubles play.play. MajoringMajoring in hospitalityhospitality business, Koenen isis a two-time ITA ScScholar-Athleteholar-Athlete anandd AcaAcademicdemic AAll-Bigll-Big Ten Spartans In honoree.honoree. Story provided by:: Spartans in 60 seconds. Stories of cur- rent athletes, visit msuspar- tans.com

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YOUR OPINION MATTERS:MATTERS: WHERE ARE TTHEYHEY NOW?NOW?:: We value youryour opinion and want to know what youyou We want to know what youyou have been up to since thinkthink about the VarsityVarsity ‘S’ Club Newsletter. youryour time in East Lansing!Lansing! Please send us updates on Send us an email, or call with items or topics you your career, what you are doing and where you are! would like to see included in future newsletters. If you Feel free to email us at [email protected]. have suggestions on how to improve the publication, let us know. ANNUALANNUAL EVENTEVENTS:S: tions yet, please email us at [email protected]. Varsity ‘S’ Club Golf Outingg – DATE SET!! - Wednes- Th ere will be lots to do and fun times to be had, and a day, JUNE 6th, 2018 good showing of volunteering from our members will Th e annual Golf Outing is a program hosted byby be very helpful. Varsity ‘S’‘S’ to help bring former and current athletes togethertogether to enjoyenjoy a fun dayday of golf.golf. Th e event dede-- Varsity ‘S’ Club Reunion Weekend – DATE SET!! – Sat- scription is bbelow:elow: urday, September 29th, 2018 (MSU vs CMU) 10:3010:30 amam – BrunchBrunch Varsity ‘S’ Members are encouraged to come back to 10:50 am – ProProgramgram starts, recorecognitiongnition of the annual spend a weekend at Michigan State to honor the past awardaward winners fforor tthehe comincomingg yyearear and to celebrate the present. Th e weekend kicks off 11:30 am – Program endsends on Friday with an open house in the Varsity ‘S’ Club- Noon – ShotgunShotgun start fforor tthehe ggolfolf outinouting!g! room at 12:30 pm. Come enjoy Root Beer/Vernors fl oats and refreshments, provided while they last. NLWANLWA Convention – June 26th – 28th, 20182018 On Saturday, the Varsity ‘S’ Club will host a tailgate Th e VarsitVarsityy ‘‘S’S’ Club and MichiganMichigan State Athletics is featuring a program that highlights this year’s award proudproud to hosthost tthehe annuaannuall NationaNationall Letter Winners As-As- recipients and honorary members before heading sociation Convention on tthehe bbanksanks ofof thethe RedRed Cedar.Cedar. over to the stadium to end the weekend with some IfIf you are interesteinterestedd in volunteeringvolunteering to helphelp showcaseshowcase football! RSVPs will be requested on our website, at our campuscampus and make this one of the best conven-conven- a later date, to help us with our food counts for both Friday and Saturday events. MEMBERSHIPS:MEMBERSHIPS: Active – Th ose who have earned a varsity letter while intercollegiate athletic team at Michigan State Uni- attendingattending MichiMichigangan State qualifqualifyy for a membership versity but did not earn a letter (e.g., an individual into the Varsity ‘S’ Club. who participated for a full one or more years without HonoraryHonorary – Th is catecategorygory of Club membership is acac-- earning a varsity letter, an individual whose career cordedcorded to individualsindividuals based onon extendedextended serviceservice andand was interrupted or concluded by injury) may obtain devotiondevotion to thethe bettermentbetterment ofof athleticsathletics at MichiganMichigan Associate Membership upon nomination by an Ac- State University,University, and to those MSU staff members tive member in good standing and upon approval by whowho distinguishdistinguish tthemselveshemselves bbyy llongong anandd ddevotedevoted a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Associ- service to the UniversitUniversityy and continued to express an ate members have all the privileges of membership active interest in and devotion to MSU Athletics. A except voting and holding offi ce. maximum ofof six (6) Honorary membershipsmemberships may bbee Memberships to the Varsity ‘S’ Club are off ered to the conferred annuallyannually upon nomination byby a member in following: goodgood stanstandingding anandd upon approvaapprovall bbyy a majority vote - Student-Athletes who have earned a varsity let- of the Board of Directors. HonoraryHonorary members have ter while attending MSU all the privilegesprivileges of membership except votingvoting and - Team Managers who have earned a varsity letter holing offioffi ce. while attending MSU Associate – Individuals who participated on a varsityvarsity - Elected honorary letter winners

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