PYA FUNDRAISER: 

The Michigan State University Packaging Young Alumni Committee (MSUPYAC) has set a goal to raise $2000 to purchase the materials needed to build a home for a family that doesn't have one in Jamaica.

 The best part about this initiative is that these materials will be constructed by the ARK Angels, a group led by Brian Wagner, a fellow Michigan State University School of Packaging Alumnus.  The ARK Angels are heading to Jamaica in June to build the home.  At this point the MSUPYAC has managed to raise about $900 and now we are requesting your support.  Any amount you can donate will be a big help to assist a family that is currently living in poor conditions to have a roof over their heads at night.

Any donation, large or small is greatly appreciated.   The MSUPYA hopes you will join us to support one of our own to make a difference in an entire family. 

Thank you for your consideration and GO GREEN.

To donate simply go to http://islego.com/page919.aspx and click on the donate link in the upper right hand corner.  You can donate with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and PayPal.  Please add "MSUPAA" to the "special instructions" field if you use PayPal to donate and to the phone number line if you do not use PayPal.  

Recent News/Events

National:

Backpack to Briefcase Packaging Young Alumni Brunch 

When:  November10th, 2008 10:00am - Noon

Where:  In conjuntion with PackExpo 2008 at the Hyatt Regency at the McCormick Place

Great Plains Regional Area:

White Water Rafting Trip 2008  August 8-10th, 2008  Colorado (Arkansas River)

South Dakota - Badlands, Wind Caves, Hot Sprints, Mt Rushmore Labor Day Weekend 2008  South Dakota Badlands

Floating down the Niobrara  July 2008  Valentine, NE on the Niobrara River  

Southern California Regional Area:

Rudy’s Meet and Greet    July 17th, 2008  Rudy’s Pub and Grill in Newport Beach, CA

Chicago Regional Area:

Flipcup BBQ

When:  Friday, July 25th, 2008  More details to come --- save the date!

Check back soon for upcoming events!

Information on Recent Events is below.

Contact Mallie Gogola - Chicago Area PYA Leader, at Mgogola_2000@yahoo.com

* Please email Mallie if you want to be on the email distribution list for events.  

September 7, 2007 - Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art

Saturday, June 7th, 2008 - Chicago Blues Festival (Grant Park)

March 25, 2007 - John Barleycorn in Lincoln Park (Our first outing!)