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News["Hawkeye Basketball Game Watches"] = ["new", "<img alt=\"bball\" src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/30.gif\" style=\"float:left; margin-right:10px\"/><p>Hawkeye basketball is in the midst of the Big Ten season and our Hawks have shown some moxie, defeating Wisconsin and Minnesota on the road earlier this month.  They since have stumbled, but it appers this team is turning the corner (I hope!).</p><p>You can catch any Iowa basketball game at the Crystal City Sports Pub; just ask them to put it on and tell them you are with the CAIC (wouldn't hurt to show your membership card too).</p><p>We are organizing \'formal\' game watches for January 29 (vs. Indiana @ 6pm) and February 4 (vs. Penn St @ 3pm).  See you then!</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Wrestling MatchWatch"] = ["new", "<img alt=\"wrestling\" src=\"_common/iaherkyw.jpg\" style=\"float:right; margin-left:10px\"/><p>Join us on Sunday, January 29 (@ 4pm) as the Iowa wrestling team takes on Minnesota in what appears to be LIVE coverage by the Big Ten Network.  Stick around for the Iowa v. Indiana basketball game afterwards!</p><p>RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>."];
News["Brown Bag Career Development Webinars"] = ["new", "<strong>UIAA Program Open to CAIC</strong><p>Do you want to change career paths or find a new job? Are you a recent UI graduate or do you need a fresh, updated résumé? If so, join the UI Alumni Association and Pomerantz Career Center for their Brown Bag Career Development Webinar Series, from 1:10 to 1:50pm.</p> <p>Receive valuable tips and strategies-from creating and updating a stellar résumé to using social media effectively to help you reach your career goals. Our career professionals can help you stand out to future employers.</p> <p><strong><i>Webinar Dates and Topics</i></strong></p><ul><li>Résumés: Don't Sell Yourself Short<br>Thursday, January 26</li><li>Social Media: Tips for Using Social Media in Your Job Search<br>Thursday, February 23</li><li>Career Search Strategies: Creating a Proactive Career Plan<br>Wednesday, March 21</li><li>Sell Yourself: Making a Professional First Impression<br>Thursday, April 19 </li></ul><p>For more information and to register visit <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.iowalum.com/career/webinars/\">http://www.iowalum.com/career/webinars/</a></p>"];
News["Big Ten Networking Event in DC"] = ["new","<strong>Registration Open</strong><br><p><strong>Big Ten Networking in D.C.<br>LinkedIn: Where Offline and Online Networking Converge</strong></p><p>Professional networking is becoming more critical to career success. At the same time, it's becoming more complex with the proliferation of networking outlets available.</p><p>Join fellow Big Ten alumni in discovering how to bring all of your networking efforts into alignment using LinkedIn, the foremost social-networking site for business.</p><p>Big Ten Networking in D.C.<br>Monday, February 13, 2012<br>7:00-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)</p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&where1=9%20Hillyer%20Ct%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20DC%2020008&q=9%20Hillyer%20Court%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20D.C.%2020008&form=LMLTSN&cp=38.91220866223824~-77.04729461669919&lvl=16&sty=r&encType=1\">Hillyer Art Space<br>9 Hillyer Court NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20008</a></p><p>Featuring a presentation by Northwestern grad, author and president of RockStar Consulting David J.P. Fisher, you'll acquire the tools to:<ul><li>Develop an overall networking strategy</li><li>Leverage participation in organizations and associations</li><li>Expand your network the right way</li><li>Strengthen your existing relationships with LinkedIn</li></ul></p>  <p>Immediately following the presentation there will be plenty of time to network with fellow attendees - so bring a stack of business cards!</p><p>The cost is $20 per person and includes appetizers, refreshments and a copy of Fisher's book Step by Step Networking. </p><p>Register today at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.uwalumni.com/bigtennetworking\">www.uwalumni.com/bigtennetworking</a></p>"];
News["Career/Job Hunting \"Boot Camp\""] = ["new","<strong>Discounts Offered to CAIC</strong><p>Iowa alumnae and CAIC friend, Ashley Hoffman, has arranged for a noticeable discount for DC area Hawkeyes for an upcoming career development program.</p>  <p>Ashley works with a company called Brazen Careerist -- a career management resource with a focus on gen Y -- they work with both recruiters and job candidates and have a blog Brazen Life, host online recruiting events and online bootcamps at their education portal BrazenU.</p><p>This February 6-17, BrazenU is hosting an online bootcamp on \"How to Find a Job You Love,\" designed to help students, recent grads and alum jump start their job search, including how to build a solid resume and cover letter, build a network, use social media in the job hunt, be great in the first few months at a new job and more. You can see the full program on the website here: <a href=\"http://brazenu.com/how-to-get-a-job-you-will-love/\" target=\"_blank\">http://brazenu.com/how-to-get-a-job-you-will-love/</a>.  The format will be a mixture of live web conferences, readings, networking events, and a speed resume review.</p>   <p>Starting Jan. 1, the registration rate is $70 using the passcode 'dchawkeye' -- a savings of $25 or $55.</p>   <p>The Club thanks Ashley for making this program available and passes information along about it for your independent consideration.</p>   <p>If you have a discount or other opportunity that you would like to pass along to our community, contact <a href=\"mailto:info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>!</p>"];
News["The Iowa Caucuses"] = ["new", "<strong>December 12</strong><img src=\"https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/ui/stock2/voting_people.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; width:250px; float:right;\" <p>Who will win the Iowa Caucuses on January 3? Gingrich has the momentum in Iowa today, is it strong enough to carry him to a win on January 3?  Can Romney energize Iowans in the next 3 weeks?  Is Paul surging?  What about Bachmann and Perry?  How do the Republican candidates stack up against President Obama in Iowa?  Why do so many other states not want Iowa first?</p><p>The UI Political Science Department will answer these and many other questions on December 12, 2011, when it releases the latest edition of the \"Hawkeye Poll\" at events organized by the Capital Area Iowa Club in Washington, DC.</p><p>Previous Hawkeye Poll results are available at <a href=\"http://www.uiowa.edu/election/news-events/index.html\">http://www.uiowa.edu/election/news-events/index.html</a>.</p><p>Reception Update -- The Club will host a reception to discuss the Poll results and the role of the Iowa caucuses in electing U.S. presidents at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 12 at the National Association of Realtors (500 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001).  The program will begin at 7pm.  There is no cost to attend.</p><p>The program will feature presentations from Dr. Frederick J. Boehmke, who manages and oversees the Hawkeye Poll, and Dr. Caroline Tolbert, who recently published Why Iowa? How Caucuses and Sequential Elections Improve the Presidential Nominating Process (University of Chicago Press) with D. Redlawsk and T. Donovan), which, in light of the movement in the caucus/primary calendar this year, is both informative and timely.</p><p>Please RSVP (so we order sufficient hors d'oeuvres) to <a href=\"info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> if you can join us and invite your expatriate Iowa friends or work colleagues to join you.  This is a very important event for the CAIC, help us make it a success!</p><p>Press Conference Update -- The Hawkeye Poll will be released at a press conference at 10am on Dec 12 at the National Press Club. For more information on that event or other opportunities, contact <a href=\"mailto:info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.  Lend a hand and let any media folks you know/work with about the Poll and the press conference.</p><p>Likely one of the last polls of Iowa voters' attitudes before the holidays and the caucuses on January 3, our event will help you impress and amaze at holiday socials and gatherings with the inside scoop on Iowa!</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Football Gamewatch | Iowa vs Oklahoma"] = ["new", "<strong>Insight Bowl | December 30th @ 10pm</strong><img style=\"width:200px; float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/iaHerkyFB.jpg\"><p>The Hawks will take on Iowa alum Bob Stoops and his Oklahoma Sooners in the Insight Bowl on December 30 (kick-off at 10pm).  It is Iowa\'s second consecutive trip to the Insight Bowl; they defeated a highly-ranked Missouri there last year.</p><p>More details on DC area game watching to come! </p>"];
News["Club of Year Awarded for 2010!!"] = ["new","<p>On Homecoming weekend in Iowa City, University of Iowa Alumni Association Chairman Julian Gutierrez, a current Capital Area Iowa Club member now residing in New York City, presented the CAIC with the 2010 Iowa Club of the Year Award.</p><p>The award marks the 12th consecutive Club of the Year Award for the CAIC and its 15th since forming in 1989.</p><p>The award recognizes the dedication and commitment of our volunteers, but, most importantly, is attributed directly to the enthusiasm and support of our members for the Club and the University of Iowa.</p><p><strong>THANK YOU!!</strong></p>"];
News["Holiday Toy Drive Commences"] = ["new", "<strong>Help the Junior Hawks Give Holiday Joy to Area Kids!</strong><img style=\"float:left; width:200px; margin-right: 10px;\" alt=\"jrhawks\" src=\"_common/juniorLogo4.png\" /><p>Our Junior Hawks commenced the annual Holiday Toy Drive last Saturday.  Each year, they ask members to bring donated toys to the November game watches that they will then turn over to area charities to help brighten the holidays for area kids.</p><p>Please bring an item to donate to any November game watch or make a monetary donation.</p><p>For more details on how to help, please contact Tracy Kueter at <a href=\"dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
News["New Maryland Hawkeye Gamewatch"] = ["new", "<strong>November 12 - Iowa v. MSU</strong><p>For all our Maryland Hawks, we've arranged a game watch site in Maryland on November 12 when Iowa takes on Michigan St (game time TBD).</p><img style=\"width:200px; float:left;\" src=\"_common/maryland.png\" /><p>Please join Hawkeye fans from across the Old Line State, from the DC suburbs, Annapolis, Baltimore, and the western mountains, at <a href=\"http://looneyspubmd.com/looneys-pub-maple-lawn-location.html\">Looney\'s</a> in Fulton, MD (Maple Lawn).</p><p>We need you to RSVP so we can manage logistics with the establishment.  RSVP to Larry Larson at <a href=\"larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com.</a></p>"];
News["Turkey Bowl @ Public"] = ["new","<strong>IOWA CITY- STYLE TAILGATE: GET YOUR BIG A** TURKEY LEGS!!!</strong><img style=\"float:right; width: 200px;\" src=\"_common/turkeybowl.png\" /><p>The CAIC is putting on an Iowa City Style Tailgate at Public Bar before the Iowa vs. Michigan State game on November 12th to raise money for the scholarship fund.  The festivities kick-off at 10am.</p><p>Be sure to get a big ass turkey leg--the $$$ will be used for our scholarship fund!  Donations welcome as well!</p><p>Highlights</p><ul><li>We will have bags!</li><li>Big Ass Turkey Legs!</li><li>Dress up in your craziest tailgating costume!</li><li>Meet new & old fellow DC Hawks!!</li><li>And more!!!!</li></ul><p>The Club’s scholarship provides support to a DC-area student attending the University of Iowa.  More information on the scholarship is available at <a href=\"http://www.capitalareaiowaclub.com/dciowa/scs.htm\">http://www.capitalareaiowaclub.com/dciowa/scs.htm</a>.</p>"]; 
News["Chili Bowl XIII @ CCSP"] = ["new","<strong>November 19 - Iowa v. Purdue</strong><img style=\"width:200px;margin-top:20px; margin-left:10px;float: right;\" src=\"_common/chilibowlxiii.png\" /><p>With the extension of the Big Ten season into the Thanksgiving weekend, a difficult choice faced us as we contemplated when to schedule our traditional year-end celebration, the Chili Bowl.</p><p>In the end, the choice was made to keep Chili Bowl weekend as the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.  And so, Chili Bowl XIII will be November 19 when the Hawks travel to Purdue, our new, cross-division, most-hated rival.  (And, with the Hawks' struggles on the road this season, a game that may prove pivotal).</p><p>The Chili Bowl was created at a time when Hawkeye football was struggling mightily and hopes of traveling to exotic destinations over the holidays had long been dashed.  So, we created our own \"bowl\" game to celebrate what is really important about football game watches -- new friends, old friends, the good & bad times, and the camaraderie that comes with a season's worth of game watch Saturdays.</p><p>Please join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub on November 19 for Chili Bowl XIII.  For $5/members and $7/non-members, you receive a bottom-less bowl of chili and a collectible Chili Bowl button!</p>"];
News["Archives Event: Rescheduled"] = [" ", "<strong>December 10. RSVP Today!</strong><p>The National Archives is featuring a new exhibit exploring the government\'s effect on the American diet, What's Cooking Uncle Sam? The Archives has also partnered with DC restauranteur Jose Andres in his newest venture, America Eats Tavern, which celebrates historical and long-forgotten American dishes. Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for a guided tour of the special exhibit as well as the Charters of Freedom and other historical documents at the Archives followed by lunch nearby at America Eats. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Dec. 10th at the Archives, 7th and Constitution Ave., NW.</p><p>Space for this event is limited and CAIC members will be given priority. Please RSVP to Cori Zarek at <a href=\"corizarek@gmail.com\">corizarek@gmail.com</a> to secure your space.</p>"];
News["DC Shirts For A Limited Time Only!!"] = [" ", "<img style=\"float:left; width:100px\" src=\"_common/tshirt_soldout.jpg\"><p>Our final order of the Kinnick East t-shirts has arrived.  As of today, we have shirts available in some sizes, but not all, but they won\'t last much longer.</p><p>The shirts are $12 (plus $4 for shipping/postage). </p><p>Email Jeff Kueter (<a href=\"jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>) to order. </p>"];
News["Honor Flight Fall 2011"] = [" ","<strong>Welcome Hawkeye State WWII Veterans to DC this Fall</strong><p>Capital Area Iowa Club members and friends are encouraged to greet our Hawkeye State World War II veterans when they visit Washington, DC and the WWII Memorial this fall. We are aware of six scheduled Honor Flights. If you know of additional flights that aren't listed below, please email Clare Kelly.</p><p>If you\'re interested in welcoming our veterans, arrive at the WWII Memorial by 11:30 am. Buses carrying the veterans park on the Pacific side of the Memorial by the Visitor's Center. Greeters are encouraged to wear an Iowa t-shirt or hat. Contact Clare Kelly for more information.</p><ul><li>Tuesday, September 13: Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids)</li><li>Saturday, September 17: Brushy Creek (Ft. Dodge/North Central Iowa)</li><li>Thursday, September 22: Quad Cities</li><li>Tuesday, September 27: Greater Dubuque</li><li>Tuesday, October 18: Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids)</li><li>Tuesday, October 25: Jasper County</li><li>Thursday, November 3: Quad Cities</li></ul>"];
News["Congratulations!"] = [" ", "<strong>CAIC Board Elects New Members</strong><p>At an organizational meeting last Saturday, the CAIC Board re-appointed Jason Foster, James Carstensen, Ann Gordon, Chad Leistikow, Amanda Allexon, and Cori Zarek to new terms.</p><p>The Board also elected Nikki Blacksmith, Tyler Baldwin, and Larry Larson to fill 3 vacancies.</p>"]
News["DC United Rescheduled"] = [" ", "<strong>October 22nd</strong><p>Hurricane Irene rained out our original DC United game in August, but our friends at United want us back. We've rescheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m. vs. Sporting Kansas City. We've got a few extra tickets (that is Homecoming weekend, after all), so if you'd like to join us please contact Cori Zarek at <a href=\"corizarek@gmail.com\">corizarek@gmail.com</a> or 202/ 422-7366.</p>"];
News["NEW EVENT! Big Ten Outing"] = ["new", "<strong>September 25</strong><img alt=\"bigten\" src=\"_common/big-ten-logo.jpg\" style=\"width: 200px; float: right\"><p>Join members from all twelve Big Ten schools for a golf outing on Sunday, September 25 to kick-off the 2011 conference football season which gets underway the following Saturday. </p><p>We will play 18 holes of golf (best-shot format). It will be a shotgun start at 11:00 am. The cost is $60 per person, which includes balls at the driving range before play, (please arrive early) greens fees and cart, four drink tickets, and following golf, a buffet dinner with hamburgers, hot dogs and more, along with many prizes. </p><p>You may sign up individually or as a team by notifying Jeff Kueter @ <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.</p><p>Everyone who signs up individually will be paired up with others to form a team. The deadline to sign up is Friday, September 16.</p><p>Prince William Golf Course is located at 14631 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville, VA, the phone number is 703-754-7111, and their website is <a href=\"http://www.princewilliamgolf.com\">www.princewilliamgolf.com</a>.</p><p>We look forward to an enjoyable afternoon on the 25th! </p><p><strong><i>A special thank you to Club member Larry Larson who put tons of time to organize this outing and interact with the 11 other alumni clubs in the DC area.  A huge job.</i></strong></p>"];
News["New Facebook Page"] = [" ", "Facebook is redoing their group pages and how they operate so we are taking this opportunity to redesign and combine our page with the DC Iowa Hawkeyes group page to create a single Fan page for the entire DC area called \"Capital Area Iowa Club | DC Hawkeyes\". Our old group pages will no longer be updated with new informaiton or allow any new members so please, <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/capitalareaiowaclub\">like our new page</a> and become a fan of our new page to stay up-to-date on all our club's events and activities. If you have any photos of you and your friends at our events, feel free to upload and share them! We also linked our new page to our new Twitter account! So please, follow us @DCIowaClub! See you online!"];
News["School Supply Drive"] = ["new", "<strong>Support the DC Junior Hawks School Supply Drive</strong><img src=\"_common/juniorLogo4.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px\"><p>It is Back-to-School shopping time!  Anyone who has stepped foot in a Target or office supply store knows that the school supply purchasing season is well underway.  While you are out shopping over the next few weeks, please consider picking up pencils, spiral notebooks, folders, erasers, glue, or whatever strikes your fancy in support of the DC Club\'s Junior Hawks School Supply Drive.</p><p>Bring your items to donate to the Re-Play game watch or the game watch on Saturday, September 3.  If you would like to make a monetary contribution instead, contact Tracy Kueter (<a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>) for details or flag down a Junior Hawk at an upcoming event.</p>"];
News["(FACoB) Happy Hour!"] = ["new", "<strong>Friday After Close of Business<br />This Friday, September 2</strong><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club invites you to kick off the official start of football season at a Friday After Close of Business (FACoB) happy hour!</p><p>Miss FAC? Miss the ped mall and the marching band on a Friday night before game day? Well....we've got the next best thing for you - a CAIC Happy Hour at Public Bar DC (the next best thing to IC)... </p><p>Come kick off the football season with your fellow Hawkeyes and please RSVP so we can reserve enough space!</p><p>If you have any questions please email Nikki Blacksmith at <a href=\"mailto:nikkiblacksmith@gmail.com\">nikkiblacksmith@gmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Soccer Coming to DC!"] = ["new", "<strong>Iowa Women's Soccer Plays GW/AU on Labor Day Weekend</strong><p>On Friday afternoon (4pm), September 2, and Sunday afternoon (Noon), September 4, the Iowa women's soccer team will visit the nation's capital for two matches.  Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for one or both of these matches as we make sure there is plenty of black and gold support in the stands!</p><p>September 2's match is against <a href=\"http://www.gwsports.com/facilities/gewa-vernon-facility.html\">GWU</a> and on Sunday they play <a href=\"http://video.realviewtv.com/education/au/map/\">American</a>.</p><p><strong><i>Bring your cameras & your soccer balls & Sharpies for pictures and autographs!</i></strong></p><p>Please RSVP to Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov\">amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov</a>).</p>"]; 
News["Replay Gamewatch - Aug 20"] = ["new", "<img src=\"_common/replaypic.png\"><p>The Hawkeyes will begin fall practice shortly.  And just like them, you need practice too.</p><p>Join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub on Saturday afternoon, August 20 at 4pm as we Re-Play a classic Hawkeye football victory!</p><p>It's a great way to reconnect with old friends, to meet new ones, and get that all-important game watch practice in! </p>"];
News["Cubs vs Nationals 2011"] = [" ", "<strong>July 5th</strong><img style=\"width:200px; float: right; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom: 10px\"src=\"_common/natstownlogo4.png\" /><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club has a block of tickets in left field near the Cubs bullpen for the second game of the 4-game Cubs series this July.  Come early and you might get a ball (Kate Kueter did last year!), as the Cubs warm up right below this section!</p><p>Tickets are just $23 for members (and $25 for non-members).  RSVP by June 22nd to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>."];
News["Penn State v. Iowa 2011"] = [" ", "<strong><div style=\"font-size: 15pt\">1 WEEK LEFT!!</div></strong><strong>Travel to \"Hawkeye\" Valley w/the CAIC</strong><p>The Hawks travel to State College on October 8 and the Capital Area Iowa Club can help you get there.  If you need a ticket, we can help.  If you need a ride, we\'ve got that covered. </p><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club has put together three packages to help you get to Happy Valley to help cheer the Hawks onto a victory.</p><ul><li>The ticket-transportation-tailgate package. For $140 per person for Capital Area Iowa Club members ($160 per person for non-members), you will receive a ticket to the game, transportation from the DC area, and entry to a tailgater outside the stadium prior to the game. Note: the Club will not be providing liquor at the tailgater, but you are free to bring your own beverages. We will have a variety of non-alcoholic options available.</li><li>The ticket-tailgate package. Want to sit with us and come to the tailgater, but have your own ride to State College? Then this is the package for you! For $100 per person for CAIC members ($125 per person for non-members), you will get a game ticket and entry into the tailgater.</li><li>The ticket-only package. For $75 per ticket for CAIC members ($85 per ticket for non-members), you can purchase a ticket to sit with Iowa alumni from all over the East Coast.</li></ul><p><strong>SIGN UP BY JUNE 1ST TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT!</strong></p><p>Direct any questions to Clare Kelly at 703/ 824-0281 or <a href=\"clare.marie.kelly@gmail.com\">clare.marie.kelly@gmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Support the CAIC Team in the Race for the Cure!"] = [" ", "<img src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/61.jpg?a=1105203793201\" style=\"width:250px; margin-left:10px; float:right\"><strong>Saturday, June 4</strong><p>The CAIC is sponsoring a team to run/walk in the Race for the Cure on June 4th on the Mall.  So put on your best pink Hawkeye teeshirt and consider running or walking with our team! There is even a kids race for our young Hawkeyes age 5-12.</p><p>The team is 1/3rd of the way to the goal of raising a $1000.  Please consider supporting their efforts financially or join the team and run/walk with them!</p><p>To join, go to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the <a href=\"http://globalrace.info-komen.org/\">Cure website</a> and click on \"Join a Team.\"  We are registered under the name Capital Area Iowa Club.  Don't feel like racing, that is ok. Donate to our team by clicking on \"Donate to a Participant.\" </p><p>If you have questions or would like our team to run/walk on behalf of a loved one who is or has suffered from breast cancer, please contact Amanda Allexon at <a href=\"mailto:amanda.allexon@gmail.com\">amanda.allexon@gmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Become an Intern Buddy"] = [" ", "<strong>Help Mentor UI Students in DC for the Summer</strong><p>Did you do an internship during your time at the University of Iowa?  Remember spending a summer/semester in Washington DC prior to graduation?</p><p>This summer the Capital Area Iowa Club is again sponsoring the \"Intern Buddy\" program to welcome Hawkeye interns to Washington, DC.  We need 20-25 volunteers to take part in the program.  </p><p>Being an \"Intern Buddy\" means:</p><ul><li>Sending a welcome e-mail to the intern during their first week in DC and prior to the summer Meet-and-Greet Social (CAIC will provide a message template for you to use, if you wish); </li><li>Answer questions related to careers, transitioning from college to the \"real world,\" local activities and events;</li><li>Meet at least once with your intern, either at the Meet-and-Greet Social, for lunch, for happy hour, etc. prior to the Farewell Social;</li><li>Be willing to serve as a resource in the months ahead after the internship ends.</li></ul><p>Contact Ann Gordon (443/722-0316 or <a href=\"mailto:annwgordon@yahoo.com\">annwgordon@yahoo.com</a>) if you're interested in participating.  Please include your graduation year, college major(s), job title and industry.  For example, \"Ann Gordon, 98 BA, Senior Consultant in strategic communications/ consulting.\"</p>"];
News["Honor Flight 2011"] = ["new", "<strong>2011 Honor Flight Receptions Begin April 26/28</strong><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club\'s effort to honor Iowa's Greatest Generation is gearing up for 2011!  World War II Honor Flights (<a href=\"http://honorflight.org/\">http://honorflight.org/</a>) from Iowa will commence in April and run through the fall. Our goal is to have representatives of the Iowa community in DC at the World War II Memorial to greet and extend our thanks for each of the Honor Flights arriving in the coming months. If you're interested in volunteering to be an official point of contact who will coordinate with the Honor Flights directly and organize local volunteers, contact <a href=\"clare.marie.kelly@gmail.com\">Clare Kelly</a>. Others are asked to set aside some time to come to the WWII Memorial, wear some Iowa gear and help greet the veterans. The time commitment is minimal - an hour at the WWII Memorial - but the memories will last a lifetime for all involved. <p><U><strong>Honor Flight of the Quad Cities</strong></U> <br /><a href=\"http://www.honorflightqc.com/\">http://www.honorflightqc.com/</a><br /><strong><i>Thursday, April 28 <br />Thursday, May 19</i></strong><br />CAIC Contact: Chris Wallace @ <a href=\"cheer4m@yahoo.com\">cheer4m@yahoo.com</a></p><p><U><strong>Eastern Iowa Honor Flight (Cedar Rapids)</strong></U><br /><a href=\"http://www.eihonorflight.org/\">http://www.eihonorflight.org/</a><br /><strong><i>Tuesday, April 26</i></strong><br />CAIC Contact: WE NEED ONE; PLEASE HELP!</p><p><U><strong>Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight (Fort Dodge)</strong></U><br /><strong><i>Saturday, May 7</i></strong><br />CAIC Contact: Clare Kelly @ <a href=\"clare.marie.kelly@gmail.com\">clare.marie.kelly@gmail.com</a></p><p><U><strong>Waterloo Iowa Honor Flight</strong></U><br /><strong><i>Tuesday, May 10<br /> Tuesday, May 17</i> </strong><br />CAIC Contact: Mary Johanns @ <a href=\"mcjohanns@yahoo.com\">mcjohanns@yahoo.com</a></p>"];
News["Spring 2011 College Fair Schedule"] = [" ", "<strong>Help Recruit the Next Generation of Hawkeyes!</strong><p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>The schedule of college fairs this spring follows.<br /> For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p> Estudios Universitarios Hispanic College Fair <br />February 12, 2011<br />University of Maryland-Stamp Student Union<br />11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /></p><p>   Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools College Fair <br />Wednesday, March 9th <br />Anne Arundel Community College- Jenkins Gym<br />6:00-8:30 pm <br /></p> <p>Columbia Association College Fair <br />Monday, April 11th <br />Centennial High School- 84300 Centennial Lane<br />6:30-8:30 pm <br /></p><p>NCF Montgomery County<br /> Wednesday, April 13th and Thursday April 14th <br />Montgomery County Agricultural Center- Gaithersburg, MD<br />(day 1): 9:45 am to 12:45 pm & 6:30-8:00 pm (day 2): 9:45 am to 12:45 pm<br /><br />NCF- Prince George's County <br />Friday, April 15th & Saturday, April 16th <br />Prince George\'s Sports & Learning Complex- Landover, MD<br /> (day 1) 9:30 am to 12:00 pm & (day 2) 10:00-12:00 pm </p>"];
News["Pentagon Tour is on!"] = ["new", "<img src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/59.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottomm: 10px; width:150px\"/><p>On the afternoon (3pm) of Friday, May 20, the Capital Area Iowa Club will tour the Pentagon.</p><p>We will need to submit a security roster of those attending the tour.  For the Security Roster, you will need to provide your full name  - Last, First, MI, Date of Birth and Place of Birth (to include country if applicble) and a contact phone number to coordinate last minute details.  That information needs to be submitted to the Pentagon by May 11th.  </p><p>RSVP by May 11th to Mary Johanns at <a href=\"mailto:mcjohanns@yahoo.com\">mcjohanns@yahoo.com</a>.  Space is limited so don't delay.</p><p>We also are working on a happy hour gathering following the tour.  More details to come! </p>"];
News["Meet Iowa Football Coach Darrell Wilson"] = ["new", "<img src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/46.gif?a=1105203793201\" style=\"float:right\"><strong>Club Will Host Reception on April 28</strong><p>UI football coach Darrell Wilson will be a honored guest at a Capital Area Iowa Club reception on Thursday, April 28, at the Crystal City Sports Pub from 6-8pm (hors d\'oeuvre provided).  Join us to get a first-hand update on 2011 Hawkeyes and Iowa\'s inroads into DC-area football!</p><p><a href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/wilson_darrell00.html\">Coach Wilson</a> joined the Iowa staff in 2002 and is responsible for Iowa's linebackers and special teams. </p><p>The suggested contribution is $25 per person.  The proceeds will be contributed to UI Athletics.  Individuals are encouraged to donate more if they wish either to the CAIC effort or individually.</p><p>RSVP to Jeff Kueter @ <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.  Why should you RSVP?  B/c we need to order food.</p>"];
News["Club Survey Results"] = [" ", "At the end of last year, we sent out a survey to our members to gauge our programming from the past year, gather new ideas for events and offerings, and just give everyone a chance to share some comments.   Well, after crunching all the numbers and making some amazing graphs, we have the results!  Please click <a href=\"survey.htm\">here</a> to see a presentation created to share the information and a the results in their raw data form.  Please note, you may need to accept ActiveX controls to be used in your browser to view the embedded files.  This is completely secure and should post not threat to your computer, but if that does not work, we do have the direct downloads to view at your pleasure.  Please let the <a href=\"mailto:webmaster@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">webmaster</a> know if you have any issues with anything.  Thanks everyone, you continue to make our club the best Iowa Club in that nation!"];
News["DC Hawkeye Softball?"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/iowasoftball.jpg\" style=\"float:left; width:160px; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px\"><p>Interested in joining a Co-Ed Softball Team, Act Now!</p><p>We are hoping to organize a co-ed softball team to play against other alumni clubs this summer.  Even with snow on the ground, planning for these summer leagues has already begun!</p><p>For us to know whether to move forward, we need to know who wants to play.  Do you want to play?</p><p>If so, contact Tim Kennelly ASAP (<a href=\"mailto:trepk445@hotmail.com\">trepk445@hotmail.com</a>) for more information.</p>"];
News["DC Hawkeye Golf Outing"] = [" ", "<strong>Planning Underway for a Spring/Summer Outing</strong><p>We\'re beginning planning for a spring/summer golf outing.  This year we plan to partner with other Big Ten clubs to add a little spice to the competition and increase the number of players.  Conversations with those clubs are underway and details on the event will follow.</p><p><p>We will be looking for recommendations on courses to play as well as date/times.  As well as volunteers to lend a hand organizing it.  If you want to get involved or share an idea, please contact Larry Larson (<a href=\"larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com</a>).</p>"];
News["Big Ten Tournament - Iowa vs Michigan State"] = [" ", "<strong>Thursday, March 10 @ 5pm</strong><p>The Hawks are seed #10 in this year's Big Ten men's basketball tournament.  They will play #7 seeded Michigan State on Thursday, March 10 with tip-off scheduled for 5pm.  ESPN2 will carry the game.</p><p>More information on the tournament, including a bracket, can be found at <a href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030611aaa.html\">http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030611aaa.html.</a></p>"];News["2010 In Review"] = [" ", "<p><strong>Club Closes Out Another Successful Year</strong></p><p>As 2010 comes to close, the Capital Area Iowa Club extends its thanks and appreciation to all our volunteer leaders who organized an active and diverse calendar throughout the year And to our friends and members for your continuing support of the nation's best Iowa Club!</p> <p>These are some of the events, tours, and activities the Club managed in 2010:</p> <ul><li>Launched the Honor Flight Reception Program</li><li>Sponsored the Intern Buddy Program</li><li>Toured Ford's Theatre</li><li>Toured the National Archives</li><li>Toured the U.S. Capitol</li><li>Hosted receptions/readings for the UI Writing & International Writing Programs</li><li>Hosted a reception for UI President Sally Mason</li><li>Organized volunteers for college fairs and charitable activities</li><li>Sponsored the Junior Hawkeye Club\'s School Supply, Thanksgiving Food, and Toy Drives</li><li>Hosted the flag football team and a golf outing</li><li>Offered a Big Ten Kayaking outing</li><li>Hosted Game watches for Hawkeye football, basketball, and wrestling</li><li>Organized Big Ten and Club Happy Hours</li><li>Offered discounted tickets for</li><ul><li> Christmas Carol at Ford\'s Theatre</li><li>Cubs v. Nationals</li><li>DC United v. LA Galaxy</li><li>Virginia Gold Cup</li></ul></ul> <p>If you have a great idea for an activity or place to visit, please feel welcome to drop us a note (jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com). </p> <p>Best wishes to all for a great 2011!</p> "];
News["Support to Club Scholarship!"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/washington_dc.gif\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom:10px\" alt=\"IowaDc\"/><strong>Your Support Helps a DC-Area Student</strong><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club's Willard Boyd III Scholarship is given annually to a student from Washington, DC metro region.  These students are identified by the UI Financial Aid Office as being both superior scholars and having financial need.  Over the years, a number of these students have returned to the DC area and become engaged members of our Club!</p> <p>Named after one of the founders of our Club, the scholarship represents the continuing commitment of our alumni to the University and our support and encouragement of our local community.</p> <p>The scholarship is funded entirely by contributions from you - our members and supporters - through your participation in the halftime raffles at Hawkeye football and basketball game watches and by those who elect to contribution independently to the fund via the University of Iowa Foundation (which allows you to claim a tax deduction).</p> <p style=\"color:red\">To make a contribution to the Club's Scholarship Fund, please note that your contribution is for the <span style=\"color:black; font-weight:bold\">\"Capital Area Iowa Club\'s Willard Boyd Scholarship Fund (30-060-016)\"</span> and return it to UI Foundation (PO Box 4550, Iowa City, IA 52244).</p> <p>Thank you for your support!</p>"];
News["Membership Renewal"] = [" ", "The Capital Area Iowa Club depends on its members for everything we do.  Your support has enabled us to become and remain the best Iowa Club in the nation. <br> <br>Your membership dues support our operating expenses, such as postage, printing, supplies, maintenance for the Iowa Hotline, and the cost of our member gifts.  Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Board.<br> <br>We have had a very successful year.  We secured the 2007 Iowa Club of the Year award, running our streak of top honors to nine years in a row!<br> <br>Next year we will celebrate our 20th anniversary!  We will continue to provide members with a diverse range of events and other opportunities to choose from, from Hawkeye game watches to the Writers’ Workshop Book Club, from happy hours to charitable activities, and from trips to see the Hawkeyes to tours of area attractions and museums.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is committed to providing a broad calendar of events/activities to appeal to the broad interests of Iowa alumni!<br> <br>What are the Privileges of Membership?<ul><li>20% off purchases at the Crystal City Sports Pub (home of all Hawkeye football and basketball gamewatches);</li><li>Preferred tickets to Club sponsored events;</li><li>Premium gifts, such as mousepads, notepads, pint glasses, and more;</li><li>Chance to win prizes in the scholarship raffles;</li><li>Ability to participate in first-class events with a special group of people;</li><li>Quarterly mailings, weekly e-mail notices, and 24-hour updates about our activities via the Iowa Hotline at 703/237-IOWA or our homepage, <a href=\"http://www.iowalum.com/dciowa\">www.iowalum.com/dciowa</a>.</li><li>Annual Club Membership Directory</li></ul> <br>Thanks to our members, we are the best Iowa Club in the country.  If you have any questions about your membership, contact Jeff Kueter at 703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a>. Join by completing the <a href=\"2011 Membership Form v_Blank.doc\">membership form</a>."];
News["CAIC Gear!"] = [" ", "<img style=\" width: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/tshirt.jpg\"><img style=\" width: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/polomens.jpg\"><img style=\" width: 200px; float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/polowomens.jpg\"><p>Now Available!  Re-Useable Grocery Totes, T-shrts, & Golf Shirts!<br />New Merchandise Available for Purchase</p><p>The Club is offering new member premiums - t-shirts, golf shirts AND re-useable grocery totes both emblazoned with the Club logo.  We have men/'s and ladies polo styles available! </p><p>The polo shirts are just $25 (plus $4 for shipping).</p><p>The grocery totes are in stock and available immediately.  With the District imposing a new tax on plastic bags, these totes will come in handy!  Each member gets one complimentary bag with your 2010 dues payment.  Additional totes can be purchased for $3 per bag or 2 bags for $5 (additional bags at $2 each!). </p><p>T-shirts are available in Adult sizes Small-XXL for $10/shirt.</p><p>For more information, goto the Online Store <a href=\"store.htm\">here</a> or contact Tracy Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Charity Fundraiser/Competition at the CCSP"] = ["new", "<img src=\"_common/CC Sports Pub.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 10px; float:right\">The Sports Pub Challenge is hosting its  annual charity fundraiser, mixed with friendly competition!  Teams of 2 compete in sports challenges, such as putt putt, darts, billards, pop-a-shot, cornhole, shuffleboard bowling and ping pong  while raising money for local schools and charities by bidding on packages in both silent and live auctions.  </p><p>The challenge starts Sunday, February 13 at 8:00pm and runs for 3 consecutive weeks, with the winners from each week competing in the Finals on March 6! </p><p>All are invited to check out the first night of competition.</p><p>Sunday, 2/20 is sold out, but 2/13, 2/27 and 2/28 (Mon) are still open.</p><p>If you are interested in forming a team, email <a href=\"jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> and I will put you in touch with the organizer.</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Wrestling Match Watch"] = ["new", "<strong>Sunday, February 20</strong><img src=\"_common/iaherkyw.jpg\" style=\"float:right\"><p>The defending national champions close out their regular season with Minnesota on Sunday, February 20.</p><p>The Big Ten Network will televise the match at 9:30pm that evening.</p><p>If you would like to gather with other wrestling fans that evening, contact Alan Holmes (<a href=\"amholmes@gmail.com\">amholmes@gmail.com</a>) and we'll make arrangements for the Crystal City Sports Pub to show the match!</p>"];
News["Interested in Attending a Performance of Wicked?"] = ["new", "<strong>Award Winning Show Comes to Kennedy Center this Summer</strong><br/><img src=\"_common/wicked.jpg\" style=\"float:left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px\"><p><a href=\"http://www.kennedy-center.org/calendar/index.cfm?fuseaction=showEvent&event=TLTSF\">Wicked</a> is coming to the Kennedy Center this summer.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is soliciting the interest of its members in a ticket block for a performance of this award winning show.</p><p>Tickets for the general public have not gone on sale, but the Kennedy Center has invited us to purchase tickets in advance of public sales.</p>Those interested in attending a performance are asked to contact us right away so we can gauge the size of a prospective ticket block, pricing, and discuss dates/times.  Email Tracy Kueter at <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Basketball Game Watch!"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/IowaBBall.gif\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>February 5 vs. Indiana</strong><p>Yes, the Iowa Hawkeyes do still play men\'s basketball.</p><p>And, yes, the Capital Area Iowa Club does get together for basketball game watches.  Just not as many as we used to, but the reasons for that are obvious.<p>Nevertheless, let\'s get together on Saturday, February 5, as the Hawks travel to Indiana to play the equally hapless Hoosiers (tip-off at 4pm).  We might win, and beating Indiana is always fun!</p><p>We\'ll have free appetizers and a half-time raffle with some very special Hawkeye basketball memorabilia.  </p><p>Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub (529 S. 23rd St, Arlington, VA) at 4pm on February 5.</p>"];
News["Hawkeye Gamewatches!!"] = [" ", "<strong>Crystal City Sports Pub and Public Bar</strong><p>If you can't make it to Kinnick, don\'t sit home alone - come join the hundreds of Hawkeye fans that turn out each weekend to cheer on the Hawkeyes together at game watch sites in DC and Arlington.  Come root for a Hawkeye victory with us!</p><p>For the past 15 seasons, our game watches have been held at the Crystal City Sports Pub, which is one of Sports Illustrated\'s top-25 sports bars in the nation.  The <a href=\"http://www.crystalcitysportspub.net/\">Crystal City Sports Pub</a> (529 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA) offers all members of the Capital Area Iowa Club a discount card worth 20% off your check whenever you visit the Pub.  It is convenient to the Crystal City Metro and you can find directions here.  </p><p>For this season, the Pub has added the IOWA Pork Tenderloin sandwich to its menu (they are straight from the Amana Meat Shop and so very tasty!) and they added a range of new specials and prices for football Saturdays!  And, thanks to the DC Beer Band, the sounds of the stadium can be heard loud and clear!</p><p>This year we are pleased to sponsor another game watching venue -- <a href=\"http://publicbardc.com/\">the Public Bar</a> in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.  Convenient to Metro's Red Line trains, Public is fast learning how much Iowa fans love their Hawkeyes!</p>"];
News["FREE CONTEST!  Enter by Saturday, Nov 13!  Hawkeye Basketball \"Pick the Record\" for 2010-11"] = [" ", "<p>The Hawks are MAD Again!  A new coach, new players, and a new attitude surrounds the Hawkeye men\'s basketball program.  Hawkeye basketball gets underway on November 7 with an exhibition game and the regular season opener is November 14.</p><p>And, it is time to submit your prediction for how the Hawkeyes will end the 2010-11 regular season.  They play 31 regular season games this season (see schedule at <a href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html\">http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html</a>).</p><p>There is no cost to enter and all winning entries will receive a prize.  Email your 31-game win-loss prediction by November 13 to Jeff Kueter at <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.</p>"];
News["NEW EVENT! \"Who Do You Think You Are?\""] = [" ", "<strong>National Archives Event - November 17</strong><p>The National Archives houses our nation\'s historic records -- everything from the Declaration of Independence to immigration and customs records.  Join the Capital Area Iowa Club on November 17 to learn how the Archives can help you learn more about your family tree!  </p><p>Trace your family\'s entry to the United States and learn about ancestors you never knew you had.  Archivists will teach us how to research our family tree using basic information and send us off to find records about our own families.  </p><p>When & Where:  Wednesday, November 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Archives, 7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW.  Registration is limited to 20; RSVP to Cori Zarek at <a href=\"corizarek@gmail.com\">corizarek@gmail.com</a> to confirm your place.</p>"];
News["SAVE THE DATE! Chili Bowl XII!"] = [" ","<strong>November 27</strong><p>The Club\'s annual season-ending celebration, the Chili Bowl, will be held on Saturday, November 27, coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota game watch (time TBD).</p><p>Now in its twelfth season, the Chili Bowl was created at a time when the Hawks weren\'t traveling to bowl games very often as a way for all DC Hawkeye fans to gather together one last time to celebrate a great fall of good times.  Now that the Hawks \"go bowling\" more regularly, the Chili Bowl remains an excellent way to close out a season\'s worth of weekend with your DC Hawkeye family.</p><p>More details to come, but save the date for some post-Thanksgiving fun!</p>"];
News["Toy Drive 2010"] = [" ", "<img style=\"float:left; width:200px; margin-right: 10px;\" alt=\"jrhawks\" src=\"_common/juniorLogo4.png\" /><strong>Support the Junior Hawks Toy Drive</strong><p>Throughout November, our Junior Hawks will be collecting toys and donations to purchase toys. These donations will be given to area children to help brighten their holidays.</p><p>If you are out doing your holiday shopping or just feel in a festive mood, we ask that you support the drive and help us teach the Junior Hawks the&nbsp;giving spirit that so characterizes Iowans.  The toy drive will culmninate on November 27 at the Iowa-Minnesota game watch. You may bring donated items to the game watch or contact Tracy Kueter (<a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a> or 703/642-5407) to make other arrangements.</p>"];
News["A Christmas Carol at Ford\'s Theatre | Only a Few Tickets LEFT!!!"] = [" ","<img style=\"width:200px; float:left; margin-right: 10px;\" src=\"http://fords.org/sites/default/files/Christmas_Carol.jpg\"/><p>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for this Washington, DC holiday tradition -- a performance of the classic A Christmas Carol at historic Ford\'s Theatre.</p><p>We have a limited number of tickets available for the matinee performance on Sunday, December 12 (2:30pm).  And, as an added bonus, the price of admission includes access to the museum at Ford\'s Theatre prior to the show!</p><p>Tickets are $43.  Contact jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com for reservations and payment information.</p> "];
News["NEW EVENT! Big Ten Happy Hour!"] =[" ", "<img style=\"float:right; margin-left:10px;\" src=\"http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc4/hs353.snc4/41790_112151852178290_1984_n.jpg\" /><strong>October 21</strong><p>For $20 per person (all-you can drink, I believe), come join Big Ten alumni from across the DC metro region for a night of bragging and camaraderie AND help welcome our newest alumni brothers and sisters, the Cornhuskers, to the conference. </p><p>Flip Cup Tournament!  Test your tailgating skills against other Big Ten alumni in the Flip Cup Tournament.  Find some friends to field a 5-person team or come alone and join a team on the spot, it\'s $5 per person.</p><p>We\'ll meet at the Rhino Bar and Pumphouse (3295 M Street NW, Washington, DC ).</p><p>Sport your Black and Gold and come talk up the Hawks!</p><p>For More details, check out <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=112151852178290\">facebook.com</a></p>"];
News["NEW OPPORTUNITY! Pro Football Fans!"] = [" ", "<strong>CCSP Bus Trips to Redskins Games!</strong><p>Pro football fans - our friends at the Crystal City Sports Pub offer all-in packages for Redskins home games. Hawkeye fans might have an interest in seeing the Colts when they come to DC on October 17. The Packers and Vikings also feature Iowa alumni in their ranks; they visit on October 10 and November 28.</p><p>If you decide to travel with them, make sure to tell them you\'re an Iowa fan! More details at Crystal City Sports Pub - Sports. </p><p>Ticket & Tailgate packages are available! Game ticket prices vary by seat location. Tailgate packages are $40.00 per person and include a pre-game tailgate at the Sports Pub and round trip transportation.</p>"];
News["Fall 2010 College Fair Schedule"] = [" ", "<p>Each year the Capital Area Iowa Club works with the University of Iowa Admissions Office to provide volunteers to represent Iowa at college fairs throughout the area.  For a few hours, you can help answer questions about the UI and Iowa City and brag about your alma mater!</p><p>Without our assistance, the UI would not be represented at these fairs and these students-parents may never be exposed to all that Iowa has to offer.  Please lend a hand if you can! </p><p>Email Gerry McLaughlin for more details (<a href=\"mailto:gm145a@nih.gov\">gm145a@nih.gov</a>).</p> <p><strong>Current Fall Schedule (more fairs likely)</strong></p><p><strong>Wednesday, September 29</strong>, Calvert Hall College High School College Night @ Calvert Hall College- 8102 La Salle Road- Baltimore, MD, 7:00-9:00 pm</p><p><strong>Monday, October 11</strong>, Albert Einstein High School College Fair @ Albert Einstein High School- 11135 Newport Mill Road- Kensington, MD, 6:00-8:00 pm</p><p><strong>Tuesday, October 12</strong>, NCF- Greater Washington College Fair, @ Washington Convention Center- Hall D. 801 Mt. Vernon PL NW- Washington D.C., Session #1: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm session #2 6:00-8:00 pm</p><p><strong>Sunday, October 17 and Monday, October 18</strong>, Fairfax County Public School\'s College Fair @ Office of School Counseling- 8115 Gatehouse Road, Suite 4700- Falls Church, VA, Sunday October 17th- 7:30-9:00 pm & Monday, October 18th- 7:00-9:00 pm</p><p><strong>Tuesday, November 9</strong>, UMES Tri-County College Fair @ University of Maryland Eastern Shore- Princess Anne, MD, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm</p>"];
News["Co-Ed Flag Football"] = [" ", "<img style=\"width: 150px; float:left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/hawkeye_flag_football2.png\"><p>This fall\'s flag football season is nearly underway.  The team is forming and practices will begin very soon.</p><p>If you can only play a few games or just want to be on the reserve list, no problem!  Never played before or new to the area? Come on out!  Anyone and everyone is welcome. Please shoot Kevin Meredith an email at <a href=\"mailto:Kevin.Meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">Kevin.Meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> for more info or questions.</p><p>First practice is Aug 14th at 9AM ath Quincy Park in Ballston/Virgina Sq.</p>"];
News["We Need Your Help!  A CAIC Float for Homecoming"] = ["new","<p>If you have been fortunate enough to visit Iowa City for homecoming the past few years you may have notice that several other Iowa Clubs have entered floats in the Homecoming Parade.</p><p>So that got us to thinking -- \"Why do they have a float, but not us?  It looks like fun.  Maybe the CAIC should organize a float.\"</p><p>To do that, we\'ll need lots of help.  First off, if you have worked on a homecoming float before or are veterans of the homecoming council, your input is critical, as no one on the Club board has that experience.</p><p>Second, if you know you\'ll be in Iowa City for homecoming this year and want to lend a hand (putting said float together, walking the parade, or one of the many other tasks that I am sure will need to be done), the Club will need that help too.</p><p>Contact Kevin Meredith (<a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>) to lend a hand!</p><p>More details on Homecoming 2010 are at <a href=\"http://homecoming.uiowa.edu/\">http://homecoming.uiowa.edu/.</a> </p>"];
News["NEW EVENT! Tour Ford\'s Theatre"] = [" ","<strong>Save the Date - October 9</strong><br><br><p>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club as we tour historic Ford\'s Theatre on Saturday, October 9 @ 10am.</p>The tour includes a Ranger program.  Tickets are a reasonable $2!  The Theatre is located at 511 Tenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20004.</p><p>RSVP to me at <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</a> </p>"];
News["THIS WEEKEND!  Big Ten Kayak Extravaganza"] = ["new","<strong>September 26</strong><p>Join Big 10 Alumni for an afternoon of kayaking and socializing!</p><p>Departures from downtown DC will take 50 Big Ten alumni to Harpers Ferry for a 3 hour ride down the Shenandoah River, followed by dinner at a local pub.</p><p>For more information or to sign-up, visit here and use HAWKEYES-10 when making your reservations.</p><p>Act fast! </p>"];
News["Iowa Opens the 2010 Football Season on Saturday, September 4!"] = ["new","<img style=\"width:100px; float:left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/iaHerkyFB.jpg\"><p>The Iowa Hawkeyes open the 2010 football campaign on September 4 against Eastern Illinois (kick-off at Noon).  Plan to join the Capital Area Iowa Club for each and every televised Hawkeye football game at the Crystal City Sports Pub, which is one of Sports Illustrated\'s top-25 sports bars in the nation.</p><p>The Pub has put the IOWA Pork Tenderloin sandwich on the menu for the upcoming season and has added a range of new specials and prices for football Saturdays!</p><p>We\'ll have give-aways, launch the 2010-11 raffle, and draw the Grand Prize winner of the 2009-10 scholarship raffle that afternoon.  The Grand Prize, a football autographed by Coach Ferentz, will be drawn from among entries collected at Club game watches throughout the 2009-10 football and basketball seasons.  Proceeds from the raffle support the Club\'s scholarship for a student from the DC metro area attending the University of Iowa.</p><p>The Crystal City Sports Pub (529 S. 23rd St., Arlington, VA) is the home for all CAIC football and basketball game watches.  Additionally, all members of the Capital Area Iowa Club receive a discount card worth 20% off your check whenever you visit the Sports Pub.  Convenient to the Crystal City Metro and Directions here.  Come check out our home for the past 15 seasons!</p><p>The Club is also pleased to announce another game watching venue -- the Public Bar in the DuPont Circle neighborhood of Washington, DC.  It offers a different game watching experience.</p>"];
News["Hawkeye-eve Tailgate"] = ["new", "<p>We are so excited for football season we can\'t stand it. We know we won't be able to sleep the night before, so why not feed the football frenzy with some fun?</p><p>Meet us for Jazz in the Sculpture Garden after work (around 5 or whenever you can join us) -- we can coordinate to bring a picnic -- and then head over to the Iron Horse Tap Room around 8 for some fun and games. Iowa prizes go to winners of the skee-ball tournament!</p><p>We will try to set up near the sculpture of the yellow house so look for the Iowa blankets or call Cori Zarek at 202.422.7366 if you can't find us.</p><p>Merry Hawks-mas!</p>"];
News["Take Our Survey!"] = ["new", "Help us become the best club possible by taking our survey.  This will help our club leaders determine what we're is important to you and give you a chance to provide some feedback to us. <br><br><a href=\"http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e310u8b7ge4jighf/a017pgegg34ya/greeting\">http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e310u8b7ge4jighf/a017pgegg34ya/greeting</a><br><br>"];
News["Iowa Football 2010: Pick the Record Contest"] = [" ", "<img style=\"width:100px; float:left; margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/iaHerkyFB.jpg\">Submit your prediction for the Hawkeyes\' regular season record.  They play 12 regular season games this year.  There is no cost to enter and all winning entries will receive a prize.  Email your 12-game win-loss prediction by Noon on September 4 to Jeff Kueter at jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com."];
News["Support the School Supply Drive"] = [" ", "<strong>Tax Free Shopping in Virginia This Weekend!</strong><br><br><p>Take advantage of Virginia\'s Tax Free School Supply Shopping Weekend and help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more!</p><p>If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes or just making that weekly run to the store, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest.</p><p>Our Capital Area Junior Hawkeye Club will collect the donated items at the first Hawkeye football game watch on September 4, or contact Tracy Kueter to make other arrangements to drop off supplies or make a cash donation.</p>"];
News["Save the Date!  Re-Play Game Watch"] = [" ","<strong>Saturday, August 21</strong><br><br><p>To help you get ready for another great season of Hawkeye football, we will host our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 21 at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  The Re-Play Game Watch features a classic Hawkeye victory as well as great camaraderie!</p><p>This year you will pick the game to watch!  In a few weeks we\'ll post options and your votes will pick the Re-Play game for 2010.</p>"];
News["Crystal City Sports Pub Events"] = ["new", "<img style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/CC%20Sports%20Pub.png\"><strong>Anniversary and Football Kick-off Parties</strong><br><br><p>Our friends at the Crystal City Sports Pub are throwing two parties in August and have asked that their Iowa friends come join them.</p><p>On Wednesday, August 11, the Pub is celebrating its 16th Anniversary (the Capital Area Iowa Club has been at the Pub for 15 of those 16 years)!  The party gets underway at 4pm and features music, appetizers, and give-aways.   Sport some Iowa gear and head down for a good time.</p><p>Then on Thursday, August 26, the Pub is throwing an Alumni Kick-off Happy Hour from 5-9pm.  Come check out the other alumni groups that call the Pub their home, enjoy some good food, raffles, and more!  And, of course, remind all those groups that the Pub is an Iowa house!</p>"];
News["Pick the Re-Play Game!!"] = [" ", "<img style=\"width: 400px; float: left; margin-right:10px;\" src=\"_common/replaypic.png\">The Re-Play Gamewatch is a few days away, but we want to hear from you on what to play!  We have 5 games to choose from and they're some of the most exciting games to watch.  Go to the right of the main page and click on the game you want.  Then, come out to the Re-Play Gamewatch and see which one wins!"];
News["Cubs vs Nationals"] = [" ", "<p><strong>UPDATE!! Cubs v. Nationals</strong></p><p>August 23 -- Only 10 Tickets Left!</p><p>Join the Club out in left field for the opening game of the Cubs v. Nationals series on Monday, August 23.  The Nats are playing well and the Cubs are, well, the Cubs.  Perhaps Strasburg will pitch? </p><p>Our tickets are near the open center field concourse and the Cub bullpen.  Tickets are just $22.</p><p>RSVP to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</p>"];
News["Meet and Greet"] = [" ", "<p>Please join the Capital Area Iowa Club for a Meet-and-Greet with alumni, summer interns, and area HS students who will be attending UI in the fall.</p><p>We/'re meeting and greeting on Thursday, June 17 from 5:30-7:30 at Laughing Man Tavern (in the lower level) located next to Metro Center in Washington, DC.  The address is 1306 G Street, NW.  Appetizers will be provided.</p><p>Questions?  Let Ann Gordon (annwgordon@yahoo.com) know.  </p><p>See you there!</p>"];
News["UPDATE - Join Us May 1st to Honor Iowa's Greatest Generation"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/HonorFlight_logo.png\" style=\"float:right\" /><p>Nearly 50 members and friends of the Capital Area Iowa Club have already volunteered to welcome 101 central Iowa WWII veterans as they visit the WWII Memorial on Saturday, May 1st.  If you're interested in volunteering for the event, which entails only about a 2 hour time commitment between 11:15 am and 1:30 pm on May 1st, contact Clare Kelly (703/824-0281 or <a href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>). </p><p>The veterans are expected to arrive at the WWII Memorial from Dulles by 11:45 am, so volunteers are asked to arrive no later than 11:15 and meet on the \"Pacific\" side near the bus parking area.  If possible, volunteers are asked to wear an Iowa t-shirt, sweatshirt or hat to make it easy to identify members of our group.  Volunteers are also encouraged to make signs to welcome the veterans as they depart the buses.  Our group will help take pictures of the veterans at the \"Iowa\" column, assist with any needs they may have, and have a group photo taken.  </p><strong>Write a Letter for \"Mail Call\"</strong><p>If you aren't able to join the group on May 1st, please consider writing a letter to one of the veterans to thank him for his service.  One of the Honor Flight rituals is a \"mail call\" during the return trip home.  Each veteran will receive a packet of letters from friends, family, local school children and, in our case, grateful Iowans.  If you're interested in writing a letter to one or more of the veterans, a<a href=\"honorflight.htm\"> list of the veterans is posted on the CAIC website</a>.  </p><p>If you're interested in writing a letter to one or more of the veterans, please select a veteran from the list and send your sealed and addressed letter to Clare Kelly at 3251 S. Stafford Street #A1, Arlington, VA 22206 by no later than April 22nd.  </p>"];
News["Hawkeye Happy Hour"] = [" ", "<p>Reconnect with your fellow Hawkeye alums at a casual happy hour at the Laughing Man Tavern on Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.  We have lots to celebrate -- a third national wrestling title, a no. 8 seed for the women's basketball team and the club's flag football team getting its spring season underway . . . as if we need an excuse!  The Laughing Man is right near Metro Center at 1306 G St. NW and will offer happy hour specials to our group until 9 p.m. ($4 premium draft beers, $4 glasses of wine and $4 appetizers).</p><p>If you have any questions (or suggestions for future events), please contact Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com or 202.422.7366.  Hope to see you on the 20th! </p>"];
News["Hawkeye Open Golf Outing - UPDATE"] = [" ", "<strong>Friday, April 30</strong><p>The 2010 Hawkeye Open is scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 30 to be held at the Lake Presidential course, which is just east of DC and not far from downtown.  <p>Former Iowa womens golf coach, Diane Thomason, plans to play with us!</p><p>We are targeting tee times circa 3pm with fees in the $70-80 range.  Prizes for best/worst score, etc.</p><p>RSVP by April 16 to Larry Larson (larryr_larson@msn.com).</p>"];
News["Hands on DC!"] = [" ", "<p>On May 15 (9am-3pm), we're partnering with our friends at the State Society of Iowa to lend a hand fixing up DC schools.  Hands on DC brings together volunteers to help improve the physical condition of DC public schools.</p><p>If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Jenny Wing (president@iowasociety.org ).</p>"];
News["Intern Buddy 2010"] = [" ","<strong>Volunteers Needd to Engage UI Students</strong><p>Did you do an internship during your time at the University of Iowa?  Remember spending a summer/semester in Washington DC prior to graduation?</p><p>This summer the Capital Area Iowa Club is again sponsoring the \"Intern Buddy\" program to welcome Hawkeye interns to Washington, DC.  We need 20-25 volunteers to take part in the program.  Being an \"Intern Buddy\" means:</p><ul><li>Sending a welcome e-mail to the intern during their first week in DC and prior to the summer Meet-and-Greet Social (CAIC will provide a message template for you to use, if you wish);</li><li>Answer questions related to careers, transitioning from college to the \"real world,\" local activities and events;</li><li>Meet at least once with your intern, either at the Meet-and-Greet Social, for lunch, for happy hour, etc. prior to the Farewell Social;</li><li>Be willing to serve as a resource in the months ahead after the internship ends.</li></ul><p>Contact Ann Gordon (443/722-0316 or annwgordon@yahoo.com) if you're interested in participating.  Please include your graduation year, college major(s), job title and industry.  For example, \"Ann Gordon, 98 BA, Senior Consultant in strategic communications/ consulting.\"</p><p>Need Your Help!  Ann's looking for assistance in coordinating and managing the Intern Buddy program.  If you can lend a hand, please send her a note for details! </p>"];
News["Iowa Spring Softball"] = [" ","<p>With winter hopefully ending soon (cross your fingers), it's time to start to think about spring softball.  The CAIC is in the process of rounding up a team of local alumni to play in a league this spring.  We're looking for guys and gals to come out and play some ball in the DC area.  No experience is needed, just bring a glove.  If you don't have a glove, I'm sure we can work something out.  So, if you're interested and want to sign up or have some questions, please contact Tim Kennelly (319.621.7080 | trepk445@hotmail.com) or Mark Wemette (mwemette13@yahoo.com | 571.309.1182).</p>"];
News["Spring College Fair Schedule"] = [" ", "<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
News["Calling all DC-area Daily Iowan Alums!"] = [" ", "<strong>Reception on March 16</strong><p> Di Publisher Bill Casey is visiting Washington, DC and hosting and alumni reception next Tuesday, March 16.  If you are a DI alumo or know others who are, email Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com for more information"];
News["Big Ten Tourney Action"] = [" ","<p>Congratulations to the Hawkeye wrestlers who secured the Big Ten title last weekend.  And, congratulations to the Hawkeye women's basketball team which saw their run to through the conference tournament come seconds shy of victory (with suspect officiating too).  Great performances by Iowa athletes last weekend.</p><p>On Thursday, March 11 at 2:30pm, the Iowa men will play Michigan for the third time this year in the opening rounds of the Big Ten Tournament.</p><p>You can catch all that action on the Big Ten Network or at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  We'll update the IOWA Hotline (703.237.IOWA) with game times should the Hawks advance.</p>"];
News["10-21!"] = [" ","<strong>No Pick the Record Winner in '09/10 - First Time Ever!!</strong><p>For the first time in the long and storied history of the Capital Area Iowa Club's \"Pick the Record\" contest, there is no winner.  The annual contest asks you to submit your predictions for the regular season record for Iowa men's basketball.  The closest entry was 14 wins.  Who could have guessed that such pre-season pessimism would prove overly optimistic?  The Hawks ended the regular season at 10-21.</p>"];
News["Informal Reception"] = [" ","<strong><p>CANCELLED:IC-Cedar Rapids Gov't-Bus. Reps Visiting DC</p></strong><em><p>The informal reception with the Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce scheduled for tonight, Monday, February 8 is cancelled.  We'll reschedule when they return to DC at a future date.</p></em><strike><p>The Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce invite you to join eastern Iowans visiting our nation's Capitol at informal networking reception at the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill on Monday, February 8 from 6 - 7:30 p.m (at the Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001).</p><p>Leaders from \"the Corridor\" will highlight plans for passenger rail service from Chicago to Omaha, provide an update on the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance and present an economic development report.</p><p>Food and beverage available for purchase.</p><p>We hope to see you there.</p></strike>"];
News["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event"] = [" ","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
News["Hawkeye Football Pick the Record Winners 2009"] = [" ", "<p>Congratulations to the winners of the 2009 Pick the Record winners!  They correctly predicted that the Hawkeye football team would win 10 games during the regular season. </p><ul style=\"list-style:none\"><li>Matt Dendinger </li><li>Kyle Duffie </li><li>Keaton Jeffries </li><li>Larry Larson </li><li>Kevin Meredith </li><li>Brad Moss </li><li>Nathan Stelter </li><li>Pat Tomka </li><li>Chris Wilcox</li></ul><p>Make sure to enter next year's contest!</p>"];
News["2010 Membership Drive"] = [" ", "The Capital Area Iowa Club depends on its members for everything we do.  Your support has enabled us to become and remain the best Iowa Club in the nation. <br> <br>Your membership dues support our operating expenses, such as postage, printing, supplies, maintenance for the Iowa Hotline, and the cost of our member gifts.  Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any member of the Board.<br> <br>We have had a very successful year.  We have had a very successful year.  We secured the 2008 Iowa Club of the Year award, <STRONG><EM>running our streak of top honors to 10 years in a row!</STRONG></EM> <br> <br>This past year we have been celebrating our 20th anniversary!  We will continue to provide members with a diverse range of events and other opportunities to choose from, from Hawkeye game watches to the Writers’ Workshop Book Club, from happy hours to charitable activities, and from trips to see the Hawkeyes to tours of area attractions and museums.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is committed to providing a broad calendar of events/activities to appeal to the broad interests of Iowa alumni!<br> <br>What are the Privileges of Membership?<ul><li>20% off purchases at the Crystal City Sports Pub (home of all Hawkeye football and basketball gamewatches);</li><li>Preferred tickets to Club sponsored events;</li><li>Premium gifts, such as mousepads, notepads, pint glasses, and more;</li><li>Chance to win prizes in the scholarship raffles;</li><li>Ability to participate in first-class events with a special group of people;</li><li>Quarterly mailings, weekly e-mail notices, and 24-hour updates about our activities via the Iowa Hotline at 703/237-IOWA or our homepage, <a href=\"http://www.iowalum.com/dciowa\">www.iowalum.com/dciowa</a>.</li><li>Annual Club Membership Directory</li></ul> <br><strong>NEW FOR 2010 – PAY ONLINE!  You can now pay your membership dues (and other Club activities) on-line.  Visit the Club website's <a href=\"membership.htm\">membership page</a> for more details!</strong><br/><br/>Thanks to our members, we are the best Iowa Club in the country.  If you have any questions about your membership, contact Jeff Kueter at 703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
News["Remember When Iowa Basketball Gamewatch & White Hawkeye Raffle"] = [" ","<p>Remember When Iowa basketball was fun to watch?  Or when the Hawks would regularly make the NCAA tournament?  We're going to help you cope with this trying season by taking a walk down memory lane before watching our current Hawkeyes take on Michigan.</p></p>Come join us on Saturday afternoon January 30 as we host our \"Remember When\" Hawkeye Basketball game watch.  The Hawkeyes play Michigan at 4:30pm.  We'll gather at the Crystal City Sports Pub at 2:30pm for a re-play for a classic Hawkeye win and enjoy a trip down memory lane before cheering for the 2010 Hawkeyes.</p><p>We'll also order some complimentary apps.  RSVP to jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</p><p>Bring your most \"unique\" Hawkeye item to donate to our annual \"White Hawkeye\" Raffle.  Everybody's got one - given to you by a relative you hardly see, a well meaning colleague, or perhaps won in our raffles, everyone has a Iowa shirt, trinket, coffee cup, or much more that just isn't your style or is just too \"unique\" for words.  Well, here's your chance to get it off your hands!  Bring it to the January 30 event and donate it to our \"White Hawakeye Raffle\"!</p><p>Drawing loosely from traditional white elephant gift exchanges, everyone attending the game watch will receive a complimentary ticket for the halftime raffle.  Winners will select from among this unusual collection of Hawkeye items!</p>"]; News["Orange Bowl!!"] = [" ", "<p>The Hawks are headed south to Miami to take on Georgia Tech inthe Orange Bowl!</p> <p><strong>Tickets Available!&nbsp; </strong>We have secured a smallblock of 20 tickets on the Iowa sidelines for the Orange Bowl.&nbsp; The seats arein Section 417, row 11-12.&nbsp; &nbsp;They are $150 per seat for members/ $155for non-members.</p><p>I will sell them on a first-come, first-served basis.&nbsp; Ifyou place an order, you are committed to purchase them, so please be certain youwant them.&nbsp; Payment will either be via check or through our on-line system.</p><p>There is a possibility of expanding the block.&nbsp; I will keepa running list if the initial block sells early.</p><p>Email Jeff Kueter at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>. </p><p><strong>Parking Passes!</strong> I can also purchase parking passeson your behalf.&nbsp; They are $20.&nbsp; You'll pay $30 day of game.&nbsp; I don'thave anymore details than that.</p><p><strong>Tour Packages!&nbsp; </strong>If you are interested intraveling to see the Hawkeyes this bowl season, here are some of the organizationsand companies offering tour packages.</p><p><ul><li>University of Iowa Alumni Association&amp; HawkeyeNation -- <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOhYo0GUdGd4a76b40LwRX4_iHTuAasw6_HlRwIbh3c3k5hsXSaKmFkYmkhnVxhZX2G7XhLMHX5zi3kNx2iXHj2Iu1DScDBiBYiOGUyJpPzccxhS89O7I_zcW5Yd7_SfDYW4=\">http://www.iowalum.com/athletictours/</a></li><br><li>Winebrenner Travel -- <a rel=\"nofollow\"target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOhbe9Yc7pIlrOLt171D-eEwh0UzjsEMJTyI-ZRYJ83fkTpAX7ZaYIX6rYd6XkYe48ODGBZLpikj_bJQ0Z_dTcXn1Dm60RFz8aEZ4yMGe_08ldw==\">http://www.winebrenner.com/</a></li><br><li>HawkeyeReport.com -- <a rel=\"nofollow\"target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1102871142836&amp;s=4664&amp;e=001Bw51n8WkOha0OH7B63AzU7dvl32x4oPdFtYqMP_WQPoPYDYUyhL0DPFywKj0mARQoWFTKjjrzRMTUs8R73wZXoCvvwFuzX6eXGr6RHFY5hkVkO2zJb_4FQ==\">http://www.shortssports.com/</li></ul></p>"];
News["Chili Bowl XI"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/chilibowl.png\" style=\"float:left\"><P>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for our season-ending celebration, the <STRONG><EM>Chili Bowl</EM></STRONG>. The Chili Bowl began eleven years ago when the Hawks weren’t traveling to a bowl game, but we still wanted to have a bowl game celebration – so we created our own. The Hawks have had a nice run of bowl games since then (and will again this year!), but the Chili Bowl remains a great way to close out the season</P><P>This year’s Chili Bowl will be on November 21<SUP>st</SUP> coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota football game (kick-off at noon).</P><P>For just $5 for members and $8 for non-members, you can enjoy a bottomless bowl of the Crystal City Sports Pub’s famous chili.&nbsp; You also receive a commemorative Chili Bowl XI button.</P><P>Please RSVP to Jeff Kueter by November 17<SUP>th</SUP> at <A href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</A> or 703/ 642-5407.</P><P>So, come down to the Pub, cheer the Hawks on to a Big Ten title, commiserate with fellow Dc-area Hawkeyes, listen to our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!</P>"];
News["Toy Drive"] = [" ", "Please support our Junior Hawkeyes as they collect toys to distribute to kids in need throughout the DC area!<br />Last Saturday marked the beginning of the Capital Area Junior Hawkeye Club's annual toy drive.  The Junior Hawks ask that you donate unused toys (or make a contribution so they can purchase toys) to distribute to an area charity for the holidays.  Donations may be brought to any upcoming game watch or please contact Tracy Kueter (dchawkeyes@aol.com) to make other arrangements.<br />If you're out shopping over the next few weeks, please keep the Junior Hawks' effort in mind!"];
News["Hiking Outing"] = [" ", "Club members Jerry and Robin McLaughlin have offered to coordinate a Sunday morning hike (about 10 AM- noon) this fall soon after the first good frost when good weather and colors are predicted.  Local trails include Gaithersburg’s Great Seneca Park, Wheaton’s Brookside Gardens, and Potomac’s Great Falls Billy Goat Trail in Maryland; the canal north from Georgetown; and Roosevelt Island’s loops. If interested, contact Jerry (gm145a@nih.gov) and also share site preferences.  When plans are finalized the responders will be contacted."];
News["Pick the Record: Iowa Basketball"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/iowabball.gif\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\"><P>Yes, the Hawkeyes do still play basketball!&nbsp; And, it is time to submit your prediction for how the Hawkeyes will end the 2009-10 regular season.&nbsp; They play 31 regular season games this season (see schedule at <A href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank>http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-baskbl/sched/iowa-m-baskbl-sched.html</A>). &nbsp; There is no cost to enter and all winning entries will receive a prize.&nbsp; <STRONG><EM>Email your 31-game win-loss prediction by November 14th</EM></STRONG> to Jeff Kueter at </FONT><A href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank ymailto=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</A>&lt;</P>"];
News["Iowa International Writers in DC"] = [" ", "<p>On Friday, November 13, participants in the Iowa International Writing Program will be in DC for an informal presentation of Collaborative Works by the International Writing Program and the CityDance Ensemble.</p><p>Five writers from the IWP are providing texts on the theme of Fall & Recovery for Christopher Morgan and the corps of CityDance to choreograph.  The five writers are Efrat Mishori (poet, Israel), Han Bo (poet and essayist, China), Lijia Zhang (non-fiction writer, China), Katherine White (fiction writer, New Zealand), and Dung Kai Kai Cheung (fiction writer, Hong Kong).</p><p>Their biographies are available at http://iwp.uiowa.edu/writers/index.html.  </p><p>The event is free and will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Strathmore Arts Center, CityDance Ensemble Studio (5301 Tuckerman Lane in North Bethesda, MD  20852).</p>"];
News["House of Representatives Honors Iowa Wrestling National Title Cited"] = [" ", "The U.S. House of Representatives honored the 2009 National Wrestling Championship won by the University of Iowa in a resolution passed on Monday, October 26.<br />See the vote at <a href=\"http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll814.xml\">http://clerk.house.gov/evs/2009/roll814.xml</a>.  If anyone knows Mr. Berry from Arkansas, one might inquire what he has against the Hawkeyes!<br />A special thanks to the friends of the UI on the Hill who helped make this possible."];
News["Hawkeyes vs Ohio State"] = [" ", "<p>Our dreams of an undefeated season came undone as Northwestern upsets the Hawks at Kinnick last week.  The loss is painful enough, but the injury to QB Ricky Stanzi leaves Hawkeye fans everywhere wondering if Iowa can muster enough offense to win its final two games. </p><p>Next up for the Hawks is a trip to Columbus to take on the surging Buckeyes.  Kick-off is at 3:30pm on Saturday, November 14.</p><p>Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, commiserate with fellow Hawkeye fans, support the Junior Hawks' Toy Drive, cheer for the Hawks, and maybe we'll see something special!  Who knows?  This team has surprised us all year.</p><p>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the Crystal City Sports Pub, our home since 1995.  The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.  The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</p>"];
News["Hawkeyes vs Northwestern"] = [" ", "<P>Wow!&nbsp; I don't think any of us have seen anything like what we saw last Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hawkeyes pull a victory away from Indiana and preserve their undefeated season.&nbsp; A stellar defensive performance, an improbable interception return, great running from a true freshman making his first start, and great 4th quarter offense enabled the Hawks to overcome 5 interceptions and a fumbled punt.&nbsp;</P><P>Next up for the Hawks is Northwestern.&nbsp; Kick-off is at&nbsp;Noon on Saturday, November 7.&nbsp;</P><P>Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Hawkeye fans as the #4 BCS-ranked Hawks take on the Wildcats, cheer&nbsp;with our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!</P><P>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the <A href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com\" shape=rect rel=nofollow target=_blank>Crystal City Sports Pub</A>, our home since 1995.&nbsp; The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.&nbsp; The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</P>"];
News["Hawks vs Indiana"] = [" ","<div>This special season... It's simply history in the making.&nbsp; The Hawkeyes pull out a last second win at Michigan State and move to 8-0 on the season.&nbsp; The Hawks come home for the next two weeks with games against Indiana and Northwestern (two teams that have given us all we can handle over the last several years).&nbsp; Injuries are becoming a concern, too.&nbsp; Depth on the OL and at RB could be a real problem, but \"next man in\" has been the motto for Iowa football in the Ferentz era.&nbsp; One thing is for sure, each and every weekend will be fun from here to ... well, [insert warm, sunny, New Year's Day or beyond&nbsp;destination spot here].&nbsp; <div>&nbsp;</div>Next up for the Hawks are the Indiana Hoosiers.&nbsp; Kick-off is at&nbsp;Noon on Saturday, October 31.&nbsp; Come in costume and I'll give you a prize</div> Come on down to Crystal City Sports Pub, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Hawkeye fans as the #4 BCS-ranked Hawks take on the Hoosiers, cheer&nbsp;with our very own DC Beer Band, and have a great time!&nbsp; <br><br><div>All Capital Area Iowa Club game watches are held at the <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com\">Crystal City Sports Pub</a>, our home since 1995.&nbsp; The Pub was recently voted one of Sports Illustrated's top-25 sports bars in the nation.&nbsp; The Pub is located at 529 S. 23rd St in Arlington, VA, convenient to the Crystal City Metro station.</div>"];
News["Flag Football Update!"] = [" ", "<img src=\"_common/hawkeye_flag_football2.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\">The up-and-down season of our local flag footballers continues, following a recent loss to Indiana.  They now stand at 2-3 on the season with a lot season left in front of them.<br />They face a double-header of sorts this weekend, facing the Illini on Saturday, October 31 (9:30am) and the Spartans on Sunday, November 1 (8am). <br />Schedule information and standings can be found <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/FootballTeam.aspx?id=e7f09a5d-a7c0-402f-ad8e-1b0986a259be\">here</a>.<br />For details on the flag football team, contact Kevin Meredith (kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com). "];
News["Fall College Fair Schedule Released"] = [" ", "Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.&nbsp;&nbsp;Alumni volunteers pass out information about the UI and Iowa City to interested high school students</span> and their parents.&nbsp; It's a great way to learn more about your alma mater (and to do a whole lot of bragging!).&nbsp; Scheduled fairs for the fall follow.</div><div>-- NCF Greater Washington D.C -- 9/29/09 from (1) 9:00 am to 1:30 pm and (2) 6:00-8:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Baltimore County College Expo -- 10/4/09 from 1:00-3:30 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Belmont High School Career and College Fair -- &nbsp;10/14/09 from 7:00-9:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair -- &nbsp;10/18-19 from (Day 1) 7:00-9:00 pm (Day 2) 7:30-9:00 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- Montgomery County College Expo -- 10/20/09 from (1) 9:45 am to 12:30 pm and (2) 6:30-8:30 pm<br>&nbsp;<br>-- UMES Tri-County College Fair -- 11/10/09 from 9:00-11:00 am<br><br>To volunteer for one of these fairs (or to learn more about the program or volunteer for future fairs), contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:gm145a@nih.gov\">gm145a@nih.gov</span></a>"];
News["Hawks vs Wisconsin"] = [" ", "6-0!!!!  After another close game against an old foe, Michigan, the Hawks are 6-0 on the season.  We now travel to Wisconsin as they get over their first loss to Ohio State.  Can't make it Madison?  Then come on down to the Crystal City Sports Pub to catch all the action.  Game starts at noon but plan to arrive early to get a seat."];
News["Christmas Carol at historic Ford's Theatre!"] = [" ","Join us for a matinee performance of <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at historic Ford's Theatre <span >on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30pm</span>.&nbsp; Tickets are $43 (balcony seats).&nbsp;&nbsp;Seats are in high-demand and several dates have already sold-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><strong>We have only a few seats left</strong></em>!&nbsp;<p>RSVP to Tracy Kueter (703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\"><span>dchawkeyes@aol.com</span></a>).&nbsp; Please note, your RSVP is a commitment to purchase tickets.</p>"];
News["Hawks vs Cyclone: Gamewatch"] = [" ", "<p>Well, that was interesting! The Hawks survive Northern Iowa, setting history in the process by blocking two field goal tries in the final seconds.&nbsp; Next up in the quest for the mythical state football championship is Iowa State.&nbsp; Kick-off is at Noon.&nbsp; Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for all the Hawkeye gridiron action all season long.&nbsp; <strong><em>Expect a very, very large crowd.&nbsp; Plan to arrive early and have a great time!</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>Bring a New Member Get a Prize!</em></strong>&nbsp; Anyone bringing friends or colleages who join the Club at the Iowa-Iowa State game watch will receive a prize.&nbsp; Don't know anyone to bring?&nbsp; Befriend new folks at the Pub to qualify too!</p><p><strong>Congratulations!&nbsp; </strong>Don Carney won the Grand Prize drawing for 2008-2009 Boyd Scholarship Raffle.&nbsp; The Club's scholarship is granted to a student for the DC area attending the University of Iowa.&nbsp; Proceeds from halftime raffles and your donations support for the scholarship.</p>"];
News["Co-ed Flag Football"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/hawkeye_flag_football2.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\">For the past several years, the Club has fielded a co-ed flag football team in a league with dozens of other alumni clubs.  The first practice is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th at North Quincy Park between the Ballston and Virginia Sq Metro Stations.  There will be more practices and strategy sessions, so lots of other chances to participate if you can't make it next Tuesday.  Do contact Kevin right away if you'd like to play.  Note:  There are fees to play.  Contact Kevin Meredith (kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com) for more details."];
News["Hawkeye Football Season Opener!"] = [" ", "<p style=\"font-weight: bold;text-decoration: blink;color: red;\">UPDATE: CRYSTAL CITY METRO STOP CLOSED THIS WEEKEND!!!</p><p style=\"font-style: italic\">WMATA has issued a notice that Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Reagan National Airport's Metro stops will be closed this Labor Day weekend.  If you planned using Metro to get the gamewatch, please look into alternative means of transportation.  Please see <a href=\"http://dcist.com/2009/09/metro_to_close_national_airport_sta.php\">here</a> for additional information.</p>The Hawkeyes open the 2009 football campaign on Saturday, September 5th against Northern Iowa.  Kick-off is at Noon.  Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for all the Hawkeye gridiron action all season long. We will draw for the Grand Prize in the 2008-09 Boyd Scholarship Raffle that day.  The Grand Prize is a football autographed by Coach Ferentz."];
News["Iowa Football \"Pick the Record\"!"] = [" ","Each year, Club members are invited to submit their predictions of how many wins the Hawkeye football team will have during the regular season.  There is no cost to enter and winners all receive a prize (as well as bragging rights!).  Submit your predictions by kick-off on September 5th to me at <a href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
News["School Supply Drive"] = [" ","Help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more!  If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest.  Donated items can be brought to the first game watch on September 5th, or by other arrangements.  Contact Tracy Kueter for more details or to make a donation (703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>). <br>Also, if you are a teacher, please contact Tracy as we'd like to get you involved to provide guidance on the list of supplies, etc."];
News["VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!"] = [" ","Your Club needs your help!  Our ability to maintain an active and diverse calendar of activities depends entirely on the willingness and ability of volunteers to plan, organize, and manage events and activities.  Specifically, we are looking for individuals who can help us plan social networking events (like happy hours or meet-and-greets), organize tours of area museums/attractions, and arrange non-sporting activities (like tickets to plays, concerts, etc).  As we begin to plan our calendar for the fall, now is a great time to share your ideas and get involved.  Drop Jeff a note to continue the conversation (kueter@marshall.org)."];
News["CLUB OF THE YEAR FOR 2008!"] = [" ","The Capital Area Iowa Club was named the 2008 Club of the Year by the University of Iowa Alumni Association.  A special thanks to all our members for helping us remained the best Iowa Club in the nation.  The 2008 award is our 13th overall and 10th consecutive award.  As we celebrate the Club's 20th anniversary, we are looking forward to another great year!"];
News["Ohio State-Iowa Football Tickets!"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/iowa_ohiost.png\" style=\"width: 250px;float: left;margin-right: 10px;\">Jeff have been given access to a limited supply of tickets to the Iowa-Ohio State game in Columbus this fall.  The tickets are $65 per ticket and come through the UI Ticket Office so Jeff presumes they are in the Iowa section.  Jeff needs to confirm the order by August 11th.  There are only 30 tickets available and will allot them on a first-come, first-served basis.  Contact Jeff at kueter@marshall.org with questions or to place an order."];
News["Re-play Game Watch"] = [" ","<p>Get ready for another season of Hawkeye football game watching by joining us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 15th @ 5pm.  We'll show a classic Hawkeye victory, talk about the upcoming season, and have a great time!  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a></p>.<img src=\"_common/replaypic.png\">"];
News["DC United v. LA Galaxy!"]  = [" ","<img src=\"_common/unitedgalaxygame.png\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px;\"><p>If you read Sports Illustrated recently, you know that the LA Galaxy is a live soap opera featuring two of the most talented \"footballers\" on the planet.  Come see them (maybe Beckham will play?  Who knows) and the always entertaining hometown DC United on Saturday August 22 @ 7:30pm.  Come early and we'll tailgate some in the RFK parking lot!  Tickets are $22 (or $30 if you'd like to upgrade).  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>.</p><br><br>"];
News["Marine Band Concert on the Monument Grounds"] = [" ","<img src=\"_common/marinebandhawkeye.jpg\"><p>These free concerts are a Washington summer tradition.  Gather with us at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument on August 6th at 8pm.  For more information on \"The President's Own\" U.S. Marine Corps Band visit <a href=\"http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp\">http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp</a></p>"];
News["Iowa @ Penn State Football: SOLD-OUT"] = [" ","<img style=\"float:right;margin-top: -30px;margin-left: 15px;margin-right: 5px;width: 200px;\" src=\"_common/iavsps.png\" /><p>We're soldout! All the tickets have been purchased and the bus is full.  More information will be sent out later on details and times but if you have any questions please contact Clare Kelly at 703/ 824-0281 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" ymailto=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>.</p>"];
News["Happy Hour"] = [" ","Join us tomorrow evening, July 29th, for a leisurely gathering at Bar Louie in Chinatown from 5pm until sometime.  Arrive before 7pm to take advantage of their happy hour specials ($3 14oz. Drafts, $5 Wines, $7 Signature Martinis, and over 20 half-price Apps.  We also offer our Wednesday night Bucket special from 7-11PM with 5/$10 Miller Lite Buckets).  Bar Louie is at 701 7th St NW; right next to the Gallery Place metro station."];
News["Cubs vs Nationals:SOLDOUT. But Wait There's More Games!"] = [" ","<p>The Club's ticket block is sold-out, but our friends at the Crystal City Sports Pub have put together an interesting offering for those who want to spend Sunday afternoon at the ballpark.  On Sunday, July 19, the Pub is offering brunch, transportation to and from the ballpark, and tickets for $40 per adult ($30 for children under 12).  Buses leave from and return to the Crystal City Sports Pub located at:  529 23rd Street South, Arlington, VA 22202.  E-mail Jimmy Madden at sportspub1@yahoo.com for ticket sales!  Make sure to tell him you are with the Iowa Club.</p><img style=\"margin-left: 15px;width: 250px;margin-top:-20px;float: right;\" src=\"_common/cubsnatsiowa.gif\"><p>Also, the Pub is offering similar outings (although the prices may be different) for:</p><p>-- June 7th v. Mets<br>-- June 23, 24, 25 v. Red Sox<br>-- August 23 v. Brewers<br></p><p>Contact Jimmy if any of those trips interest you.</p>"];
News["Congratulations Nate!"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: right; margin-left: 20px;margin-top:-20px;\" id=\"testnate\" src=\"photos/nate.png\">Former CAIC Board Member, Nathan Stelter, was selected to serve on the University of Iowa Alumni Association's National Board of Directors on Saturday, June 6.  Nathan now resides in Urbandale, but he still remains active in our group, managing our LinkedIn service and participating in Club events on his frequent trips back to DC.  Nathan continues a long line of DC-area alumni who have served on the UIAA Board, including our very own president, Jeff Kueter.  Our success in placing our alumni in those positions owes much to the success of the CAIC and the support of our members and friends."];
News["New Site Feature: Comments - Beta"] = [" ","<img style=\"float:left\; margin-right:15px;\" src=\"_common/CAICFB.gif\"><p>The CAIC Website would like to introduce a new feature for its users: Comments!!! We've added a new integration to Facebook that allows you to comment on our articles, pages, and photos.</p><p>This is easily done by clicking on a headline and opening its own page. Then, go to the bottom of the page and you'll see the comments area. If you have a Facebook account already, then all you need to do is Login with your Facebook information (via the Connect button) and comment away. Facebook will then allow you to choose if you wish for your comment to show up on the newsfeed. If you don't have an account, you can register for one, or just sign in anonymously on the page by providing your name and email (both optional).</p><p>We truly appreciate you sharing your thoughts and ideas about the latest news and events - however, please be respectful as anything deemed rude or offensive will be deleted.</p><p>Currently, this feature is only active for CAIC news articles, but we hope to have it up on all pages and photos shortly. Let us know your thoughts!</p>"];
News["Adult Field Day presented by the CAIC Flag Football Team: SUCCESS!!"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left; margin-right: 15px; width:200px;\" alt=\"cup\" src=\"photos/cupcakes.png\"><p>Water balloons and broken eggs peppered an Alexandria backyard as the CAIC Flag Football team hosted its inaugural Adult Field Day. More than 30 people—Iowa alum and friends—showed up to relive the school-yard glory days as they competed in such classics as Water Balloon Toss, Dizzy Bat, Egg Relays, Football Toss, Three-legged Race, the Wheelbarrow Race and the great Tug-o-War.</p><p>Iowa alum Jenn Havermann was overheard saying \"This is the best day of my life since middle school!!\" The day kicked off with a lively social hour where plenty of food and drink was enjoyed by all.</p><p>As the games proceeded, judges surveyed participants for the Best Dressed Award—which this year went to Adam Weinstein. At the end of the day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place ribbons were presented to the winners of each event, and a Participant Ribbon went to everyone who played. Final scores were tallied by Head Ref Cori Zarek and Assistant Ref Elle Charles who presented the overall winner with the official Field Day Trophy. The night concluded with even more food, games and great weather for the enjoyment of all. The team would like to thank its group of organizers, Cori Zarek, Elle Charles, Callie Stapp, Kevin Meredith, Julie Saine and of course, the Field Day host, Jeff Bednarczyk.   Check out the <a href=\"photos.htm\">photos</a> section for more on the exciting day.</p><p>See you all next year!</p><img alt=\"tug\" src=\"photos/fulltugofwar.jpg\""];
News["Winter/Spring Book Club Offering"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left;margin: 10px\" src=\"bookclubwebsite_files/meadowImage.gif\" />The next selection for the CAIC's Book Club is Gilead by Marilynne Robinson.  Twenty-four years after her first novel, Housekeeping, Robinson returns with an intimate tale of three generations from the Civil War to the twentieth century: a story about fathers and sons and spiritual battles that still rage at America's heart.  Gilead was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 2005.  Robinson teaches at the Writer's Workshop.<br><br>On lucky participant in this quarter’s selection will receive an autographed copy of Robinson’s newest book, Home.  Home is an entirely independent novel that takes place concurrently in the same locale.  Home is a finalist for the 2008 National Book Award.  Marilynne Robinson speaks about Home on NPR's Weekend Edition which you can find at <a href=\"http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94799720\">here</a><br><br>This is an informal book club that will focus on authors that graduated from or worked at the Iowa Writer's Workshop or related programs.  If you are interested in reading this book or would like more information about our bookclub, please contact Amanda Allexon at 703-299-6005 or <a href=\"mailto:amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov\">amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov</a>"];
News["UPDATE!  Spring Golf Outing!"] = [" ","The 2009 CAIC \"Hawkeye Open\" will be held on Saturday, April 25 at Forest Greens in Triangle, VA.  We'll get the afternoon greens fee rate, which is $57 and includes cart and range balls. Tee times begin at 11:54am and immediately theredater, depending upon the number of players we have.  We'll have prizes for best & worst score (I'm making a run at that one!) and other contests of skill and futility.<br><br>The website for the golf course is <a href=\"http://www.forestgreens.com\">www.forestgreens.com</a>.   Their phone # is 703-221-0123 and the address is 4500 Poa Annua Lane, Triangle, VA. Forest Greens is south, just off of I-95 and to the west.<br><br>Please contact Larry Larson to RSVP by April 23rd(<a href=\"larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com</a>).  Please note -- we will have to prepay the greens fee, so if you make a commitment to play, you make a commitment to pay.  Contact Larry or me for more details. "];
News["Hand on DC Volunteers Needed!"] = [" ","<a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\"><img alt=\"hands\" style=\"border:none; color: #fff;float: left;margin-right: 15px;\" src=\"_common/handsondc.gif\" /></a>Come join Big Ten alumni on Saturday, April 25 as we participate in the annual <a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\">Hands on DC event</a>, which brings volunteers together to improve DC's public schools.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is partnering with our fellow Big Ten clubs to help out.  We're looking for volunteers as well as financial contributions.  To sign up or make a donation, please visit the <a href=\"https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=297211&lis=1&kntae297211=D4CBBE2012C9422CBA595F8D898725F2&supId=251303981&team=3364622\">CAIC team page</a>.  For more information or questions, contact Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov\">Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov</a>)."];
News["Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races"] = [" ","<img style=\"float: left;width: 100px;margin-right: 15px;\" src=\"_common/University_Row_Crest.png\" />Tickerts are on sale for the Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races!  We are partnering with our friends from Michigan to provide you with the opportunity to participate in a grand old Virginny tradition -- steeplechase racing!  This year's Gold Cup races will be held on May 2nd.  You will have access to the University Row and its noted amenities on the rail.  For more information, visit <a href=\"http://www.universityrow.org/\">www.universityrow.org</a>. <br><br>The link to our Tent ticket sales is: <a href=\"http://www.showclix.com/shows_listing3.php?event=2598\">here</a>.  Ticket sales prices are as follows: <ul><li>Limited number of Tent + Bus tickets available for $99.99</li><li>Next tranche of Tent + Bus tickets available for $110 each</li><li>And Final tranche of Tent + Bus tickets available for $120 each</li><li>There are also Tent only tickets available for $80 each (does not include bus transportation)</li><li>There also have 4 car passes available ($65 each) as well for sale.</li></ul>Please contact <a href=\"mailto:Temiquel.Maria@dol.gov\">Maria Temiquel</a> with questions."];
News["Tour the Naval Observatory"] = [" ","Way back in 2001 the Club was preparing a tour of the U.S. Naval Observatory, located on the grounds of the Vice President's home.  The September 11th attacks closed the property to the public.  But, the Naval Observatory is planning a series of events in conjunction with the 100 hours of astronomy, as part of the International Year of Astronomy. On Saturday, April 4, the grounds will be open for a free, open house from 3-10pm.  If you would like to tour the grounds with fellow Club members, wear your Iowa gear and gather at the south gate, off Observatory Circle at 8pm.  Please contact Jason Foster if you plan to attend (jasoncfoster@hotmail.com). For more information, see <a href=\"http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events/IYA%20Open%20House_Press%20Release.pdf\">here</a>."];
News["College Fair Volunteers Needed!"] = [" ","<img id=\"testpic\" style=\"float: right; width: 150px; margin-top: -30px; margin-left: 5px;\" src=\"_common/washington_dc.gif\" />Volunteers are needed to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair on Wed April 1st from 9:30-12:30 and in the evening from 5:30-7:30 and also on Thurs April 2nd from 9:30-12:30.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents.  It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too!  To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (<a href=\"mailto:gm145a@nih.gov\">gm145a@nih.gov</a>)."];News["Gold Cup and Spring Golf Pics"] = [" ","If anyone has any pics of these two past events, please send them to the <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">webmaster</a> and we'll share them with the rest of the club."];
News["Intern Buddy Program"] = [" ","Did you do an internship during your time at the University of Iowa?  Remember spending a summer/semester in Washington DC prior to graduation?  <p>This summer the Capital Area Iowa Club is again sponsoring the \"Intern Buddy\" program to welcome Hawkeye interns to Washington, DC.  We need 20-25 volunteers to take part in the program.  Being an \"Intern Buddy\" means:<ul><li>Sending a welcome e-mail to the intern during their first week in DC and prior to the summer Meet-and-Greet Social (CAIC will provide a message template for you to use, if you wish)</li><li>Answer questions related to careers, transitioning from college to the \"real world,\" local activities and events</li><li>Meet at least once with your intern, either at the Meet-and-Greet Social, for lunch, for happy hour, etc. prior to the Farewell Social</li><li>Be willing to serve as a resource in the months ahead after the internship ends.</li></ul></p><p>Contact Ann Gordon (443/722-0316 or <a href=\"mailto:annwgordon@yahoo.com\">annwgordon@yahoo.com</a>) if you're interested in participating.  Please include your graduation year, college major(s), job title and industry.  For example, \"Ann Gordon, 98 BA, Senior Consultant in strategic communications/ consulting.\"</p>"];
News["What's There To Do in Washington DC?"] = [" ","We all know that DC has a wide variety of places to eat, see, and enjoy; the hard part is choosing the best ones to experience. Since Hawkeyes are great at trying out new things and suggesting them to each other, we've decided to create a few lists of Best Places for _____ in Washington DC recommended by Iowa Alumni.<br><br>We've come up with a few different categories, and we hope you can send us your best recommendations. Then, we'll post them on the site so visitors from Iowa (and locals who feel like something different) can try out the best of what DC has to offer through the eyes of fellow Iowans.<br><br>Here are the categories: Sports Bar, Brewery, Dive Bar, Fine Dining, Museum (preferably non-famous), Monument (again, non-famous), Tours.<br><br>Send <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">Kevin Meredith</a> the name of the place and where its at.  Any other information about it would be great too!"];
//News["Club Survey Results Released"] = "Earlier this year, Club members and friends were asked to provide input on a variety of Capital Area Iowa Club activities.&nbsp; The results of that survey are available for your review in this <a href=\"CAIC_Survey07.pdf\">document</a>.<br> ";


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// photos[filepath] = [title, description]
//photos["photos/IowansinDC/img_1349.jpg"] = ["Title 1", "this is the description"];
photos["photos/cupcakes.jpg"] = ["FieldDay1", "Special Cupcakes from our Head Ref, Cori"];
photos["photos/headref.jpg"] = ["FieldDayRef", "Head Ref Cori make sure everyone follows the rules"];
photos["photos/FD-tugofwar.jpg"] = ["FieldDay2", "Iowa Alumni team in the Tug of War match!"];
photos["photos/tugofwarnoniowa.jpg"] = ["FieldDay3", "Non Iowa Alumni team."];
photos["photos/threeleggedrace.jpg"] = ["FieldDay4", "Three legged race in getting ready to set off!"];
photos["photos/threeleggedrace2.jpg"] = ["FieldDay4", "The race is on!"];
photos["photos/participantribbon.jpg"] = ["FieldDay5", "At the end of the day, everyone wins a ribbon.  Way to go guys!"];
photos["photos/navalobs.jpg"] = ["NavalObserv", "Local Hawkeyes partake in an open house of the Naval Observatory"];
photos["photos/celebrate.JPG"] = ["ILL1", "Hawks celebrate a touchdown at recent gamewatch"];
photos["photos/100_0670.jpg"] = ["YoungHawkeye", "Young hawkeye club invites adults to recent meeting."];
photos["photos/Group1.jpg"] = ["redskins", "Local area alumni visit the Redskins training camp."];
photos["photos/psu1.jpg"] = ["PSU1", "DC Hawkeyes tailgate for Penn St game in 2007."];
photos["photos/psu2.jpg"] = ["PSU_bus", "DC Hawkeyes on the bus to Penn St game in 2007."];
photos["photos/DSCN0313.JPG"] = ["PSU1", "Iowa/Penn State road trip, Oct. 2007."];
photos["photos/nicole.jpg"] = ["pittGame", "Traveling alumni enjoy a rough Iowa vs Pitt game, 2008."];
photos["photos/August_2008_002.JPG"] = ["AugustPreSeason", "Pre-season gamewatch at the Pub, August 2008."];
photos["photos/Football_Saturday003.JPG"] = ["IowaState", " Watching the Iowa State game, Sept. 2008."];
photos["photos/DSC00678.JPG"] = ["CF1", "Potential Hawks at a recent DC area college fair"];
photos["photos/DSC00679.JPG"] = ["CF2", "Potential Hawks at a recent DC area college fair"];
photos["photos/DSC00681.JPG"] = ["CF3", "Potential Hawks at a recent DC area college fair"];

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// This is where all photos are inserted. All events must be in the increasing date order.
// If there are more than one event on one day, you must add a colon and a number to it like// seen below.
// "9/05/2008:1"
// "9/05/2008:2"
// ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Example:
// events["date"] = ["Event Title", "Description"]
events["9/06/2008:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Florida Int", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/06/2008:2"] = ["Flag football -- Iowa vs John Hopkins", "Come cheer them on!"];
events["9/13/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Iowa State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/20/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Pittsburgh", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/27/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/29/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Greater DC national fair @ Washington Convention Center - Washington, DC on Mon, Sept 29 from 9 am - Noon, 1:30 = 4:30 pm, and 6 - 8.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/04/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan St", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["10/05/2008:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Baltimore Count College Expo @ Towson State University - Townso, MD on Sun, Oct 5 from 1 - 3:30pm."];
events["10/05/2008:2"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Georgia Tech", "Kick-off at 2pm at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/07/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Montgomery County College Expo @ Discovery Sport Center - Germantown, MD on Tues, Oct. 7 from 9:45 am - 12:45 pm and 6:30 - 8:30 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/11/2008:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County @ Frederick Douglas HS - Upper Marlboro, MD on Sat, Oct. 11 from 10 am - 1 pm and 3 - 6 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/11/2008:2"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Indiana", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is Noon. "];
events["10/12/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Indiana", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/18/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Wisconsin", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is TBA."];
events["10/19/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Schools @ Fair Oaks Mall - Fairfax, VA on Sun, Oct. 19 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/20/2008"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Schools @ Hayfield Secondary School - Alexandria, VA on Mon, Oct. 20 from 7 - 9 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["10/25/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Ohio State", "Kick-off at 8am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["10/26/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. John Hopkins", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/01/2008:1"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Illinois", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is 3:30PM."];
events["11/01/2008:2"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. Illinois", "Kick-off at 8am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/08/2008:1"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Penn State", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is 3:30PM. "];
events["11/08/2008:2"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Tri-County College Fair @ U. of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, MD on Fri, Nov. 14 from 9 am - 1 pm.  Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at a specified date and address about a week before the fair. Duties include learning where to find information to share with juniors and seniors about Iowa’s majors and programs, location, and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry McLaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov."];
events["11/09/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Wayne State (Exhibition)", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["11/14/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Charleston Southern", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/15/2008"] = ["Football Game Watch --  Iowa v. Purdue", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off is TBA. "];
events["11/17/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Texas-San Antonio", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/16/2008"] = ["Flag Football Game -- Iowa v. James Madison.", "Kick-off at 11am at Anacostia Park (details <a href=\"http://www.dcalum.org/s/20/resources/Sports/Football/Anacostia%20Field%20Map.pdf\">here</a>).  Come cheer them on!"];
events["11/20/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at The Citadel	Charleston, SC", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["11/22/2008"] = ["Chili Bowl X!", "Come join the Capital Area Iowa Club for our season-ending celebration, the Chili Bowl.  The Chili Bowl was created to provide a reason for celebrating even when Hawkeye football did not.  Ten years ago, the Hawks weren’t traveling to a bowl game, but we still wanted to have a bowl game celebration – so we created our own.  The Hawks have had a nice run of bowl games since then (and hopefully again this year!), but the Chili Bowl remains a great way to close out the season!<br> <br>This year’s Chili Bowl will be on November 22nd coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota football game (kick-off at 7pm).<br> <br>For just $7 for members and $10 for non-members, you can enjoy a bottomless bowl of the Crystal City Sports Pub’s famous chili.  You also receive a commemorative Chili Bowl X button.  Guaranteed – they are collectibles!<br> <br>Please RSVP to Jeff Kueter by November 17th at <a href=\"mailto:Kueter@marshall.org\">Kueter@marshall.org</a> or 703/ 642-5407."];
events["11/23/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Oakland", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["11/25/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. SEMO", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["11/28/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. West Virginia", "Tip-off at 8:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/02/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Boston College", "Tip-off at 7:00 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/05/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Bryant University", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["12/09/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Northern Iowa", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["12/12/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Iowa State", "Tip-off at 7:05 PM"];
events["12/13/2008"] = ["Tour the Newseum", "Join us for a tour of the recently opened Newseum in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, December 13th.  The <a href=\"http://www.newseum.org/\">Newseum</a> offers visitors an experience that blends news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits.  The Newseum is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Sixth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C.  If we secure a group of ten or more, the per person charge is $16.  Otherwise, the regular general admission rate is $20.  Please RSVP by November 17th to Maria Temiquel at 703/ 799-9485 or <a href=\"metemiquel@netscape.net\">metemiquel@netscape.net</a>."];
events["12/20/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Drake University", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/27/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Western Illinois", "Tip-off at 8:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["12/31/2008"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Ohio State", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/01/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Outback Bowl: Iowa vs South Carolina", "Join the Club at the Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) for a January 1st Hawkeye football bowl game.  Kick-off is 11:00AM."];
events["01/03/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Indiana", "Tip-off at 3:35 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/08/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Minnesota", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM.  The Crystal City Sports Pub (directions <a href=\"http://www.ccsportspub.com/Directions.html\">here</a>) will be carrying the game so come on out to cheer on the Hawks!"];
events["01/11/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Michigan", "Tip-off at 10:30/11 AM"];
events["01/18/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Purdue", "Tip-off at 11:05 AM"];
events["01/21/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Wisconsin", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["01/24/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Penn State", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["01/29/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan State", "Tip-off at 6:05 PM"];
events["02/01/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Illinois", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["02/04/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Indiana", "Tip-off at 5:35 PM"];
events["02/07/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Northwestern", "Tip-off at 5:05 PM"];
events["02/11/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Wisconsin", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["02/14/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Purdue", "Tip-off at 3:05 PM"];
events["02/15/2009"] = ["Iowa Wrestling - Iowa vs Minneasota","First Match at 8:00 PM.  Come see your national champion Hawkeye wrestlers when they take on Minnesota on Sunday, February 15th (match begins at 8pm). We'll meet at the Crystal City Sports Pub. We'll confirm this again next week as we learned the hard way that the Big Ten Network's programming guide is not completely reliable."];
events["02/22/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan", "Tip-off at 4:05 PM"];
events["02/25/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Michigan State", "Tip-off at 7:35 PM"];
events["02/28/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa at Northwestern", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["03/03/2009"] = ["Iowa Men's Basketball - Iowa vs. Ohio State", "Tip-off at TBA"];
events["03/07/2009"] = ["Iowa Mens Basketball - Iowa vs. Penn State", "Tip-off at 1:05 PM"];
events["03/12/2009"] = ["Iowa Mens Basketball - Iowa vs. Michigan", "Big Ten Tournament. Tip-off at 2:30 PM"];
events["04/01/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair - on Wednesday, April 1st from 9:30-12:30AM and in the evening from 5:30-7:30PM.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents. It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too! To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (gm145a@nih.gov)."];
events["04/02/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Prince Georges County college fair - on Thursday, April 2nd from 9:30-12:30AM.  Volunteers answer questions about the UI, its academic programs, and Iowa City from area high school students and their parents. It's a great way to show your Iowa pride and learn a lot about the UI too! To volunteer or for more information, contact Jerry McLaughlin (gm145a@nih.gov)."];
events["04/04/2009"] = ["Naval Observatory Tour", "Way back in 2001 the Club was preparing a tour of the U.S. Naval Observatory, located on the grounds of the Vice President's home.  The September 11th attacks closed the property to the public.  But, the Naval Observatory is planning a series of events in conjunction with the 100 hours of astronomy, as part of the International Year of Astronomy. On Saturday, April 4, the grounds will be open for a free, open house from 3-10pm.  If you would like to tour the grounds with fellow Club members, wear your Iowa gear and gather at the south gate, off Observatory Circle at 8pm.  Please contact Jason Foster if you plan to attend (jasoncfoster@hotmail.com). For more information, see <a href=\"http://www.usno.navy.mil/USNO/tours-events/IYA%20Open%20House_Press%20Release.pdf\">here</a>."];
events["04/25/2009:1"] = ["Golf Outing", "March is nearly over, the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom, that can only mean its time to hit the links!  Come join us for the 2009 Spring Capital Area Iowa Club Golf Outing scheduled for Saturday, April 25th at at Forest Greens, in Triangle, VA.  Forest Greens is south, just off of I-95 and to the west.  Please contact Larry Larson with questions or to RSVP (<a href=\"mailto:larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com</a>)."];
events["04/25/2009:2"] = ["Hands On DC Volunteer", "Come join Big Ten alumni on Saturday, April 25 as we participate in the annual <a href=\"http://www.handsondc.org/\">Hands on DC event</a>, which brings volunteers together to improve DC's public schools.  The Capital Area Iowa Club is partnering with our fellow Big Ten clubs to help out.  We're looking for volunteers as well as financial contributions.  To sign up or make a donation, please visit the <a href=\"https://www.kintera.org/faf/search/searchTeamPart.asp?ievent=297211&lis=1&kntae297211=D4CBBE2012C9422CBA595F8D898725F2&supId=251303981&team=3364622\">CAIC team page</a>.  For more information or questions, contact Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov\">Amanda.K.Allexon@frb.gov</a>)."];
events["05/02/2009"] = ["Virginia Gold Cup Steeplechase Races", "We are partnering with our friends from Michigan to provide you with the opportunity to participate in a grand old Virginny tradition -- steeplechase racing! This year's Gold Cup races will be held on May 2nd. You will have access to the University Row and its noted amenities on the rail. For more information, visit http://www.universityrow.org/. Ticket and other information is still under development, but once available they will sell fast. If you are interested in attending (no obligation at this point), I highly recommend you contact Maria Temiquel (Temiquel.Maria@dol.gov) so we can get that information to you just as soon as its available."];
events["05/23/2009"] = ["Adult Field Day presented by the Flag Football Team", "<img style=\"width: 270px;\" src=\"_common/IowaFieldDay09Web4.gif\" /><br><br>Remember how much you looked forward to Field Day every spring? Taking the afternoon off school to play outside, get soaked in the water balloon toss and take home those 10th Place ribbons that your mom probably scrapbooked somewhere? Those were the days.  And they're back!<br><br>Join us Saturday May 23rd for an afternoon of Adult Field Day fun. Put together a team of friends or just bring yourself and compete in such events as the Wheelbarrow Race, Tug-of-War, the Dizzy Bat Race, the Balloon Toss and many more relics from the past.<br><br>We'll of course have awards for our top finishers and no worries if Field Day wasnt ever your thing -- we're also awarding prizes for the Most Ridiculous (Awesome) Field Day Outfit! Stick around afterward for a cookout and some older kid events.<br><br>Parking is available though if you plan to participate in the \"grown up\" aspects of Field Day we'll work out transportation to/from the Metro.<ul><li>Date: Saturday, May 23, 2009</li><li>Time: 2:00pm - 10:00pm</li><li>Location: Jeff Bednarczyk\'s House, 5319 Larochelle Ct., Alexandria, VA</li></ul>$10 at the door gets you in for a day of food, drinks and Field Day fun put on by the Capital Area Iowa Club Flag Football team.  If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Meredith at <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> / 319.621.3453.  Hope to see you then!"];
events["07/17/2009"] = ["Take Me Out to the Ball Game", "Join us on Friday, July 17th when the Chicago Cubs come in to Washington to take on the hometown Nationals.&nbsp; Friday nights are usually fireworks night as well.&nbsp; Tickets are just $20.&nbsp; RSVP by May 22 to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or <a rel=\"nofollow\" ymailto=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>."];
events["07/29/2009"] = ["Happy Hour", "Join us tomorrow evening, July 29th, for a leisurely gathering at Bar Louie in Chinatown from 5pm until sometime.  Arrive before 7pm to take advantage of their happy hour specials ($3 14oz. Drafts, $5 Wines, $7 Signature Martinis, and over 20 half-price Apps.  We also offer our Wednesday night Bucket special from 7-11PM with 5/$10 Miller Lite Buckets).  Bar Louie is at 701 7th St NW; right next to the Gallery Place metro station."];
events["8/06/2009"] = ["Marine Band Concert on the Monument Grounds", "<img src=\"_common/marinebandhawkeye.jpg\"><p>These free concerts are a Washington summer tradition.  Gather with us at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument on August 6th at 8pm.  For more information on \"The President's Own\" U.S. Marine Corps Band visit <a href=\"http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp\">http://www.marineband.usmc.mil/index.asp</a></p>"];
events["8/11/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","First practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/15/2009:1"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/15/2009:2"] = ["Replay GameWatch", "<p>Get ready for another season of Hawkeye football game watching by joining us at the Crystal City Sports Pub for our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 15th @ 5pm.  We'll show a classic Hawkeye victory, talk about the upcoming season, and have a great time!  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a></p>."];
events["8/18/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/22/2009:1"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/22/2009:2"] = ["DC United v. LA Galaxy!", "<img class=\"testestest\" src=\"_common/unitedgalaxygame.jpg\"><p>If you read Sports Illustrated recently, you know that the LA Galaxy is a live soap opera featuring two of the most talented \"footballers\" on the planet.  Come see them (maybe Beckham will play?  Who knows) and the always entertaining hometown DC United on Saturday August 22 @ 7:30pm.  Come early and we'll tailgate some in the RFK parking lot!  Tickets are $22 (or $30 if you'd like to upgrade).  Please RSVP to me at <a href=\"kueter@marshall.org\">kueter@marshall.org</a>.</p>"];
events["8/25/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 6:00PM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["8/29/2009"] = ["Coed Flag Football Practice","Practice at North Quincy Park @ 10:00AM, next to the library.  Inbetween Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["9/05/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northern Iowa", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/05/2009:2"] = ["School Supply Drive", "Help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more!  If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest.  Donated items can be brought to the first game watch on September 5th, or by other arrangements.  Contact Tracy Kueter for more details or to make a donation (703/642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\">dchawkeyes@aol.com</a>). <br>Also, if you are a teacher, please contact Tracy as we'd like to get you involved to provide guidance on the list of supplies, etc."];
events["9/06/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football Practice", "Practice at North Quincy Park @ 5:00PM, next to the library.  In between Ballston and Virginia Square metro stops.  Please contact Kevin Meredith for more details <a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>"];
events["9/12/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Iowa State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/13/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs James Madison", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on James Madison.  Sunday, 9/13 @ 2:00PM."];
events["9/19/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Arizona", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:35PM"];
events["9/19/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Purdue", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Purdue.  Saturday, 9/19 @ 11:00AM."];
events["9/26/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Penn State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 8:05PM"];
events["9/29/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the NCF Greater Washington D.C - Washington, DC on Tuesday, Sept 29 from 9:00am - 1:30pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm.<br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/03/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Arkansas State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["10/04/2009:1"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Baltimore County College Expo - Baltimore, MD on Sunday, Oct 4 from 1:00pm - 3:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/04/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Penn State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Penn State.  Sunday, 10/4 @ 9:30AM."];
events["10/10/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 8:05PM"];
events["10/11/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Wisconsin", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Wisconsin.  Sunday, 10/11 @ 12:30PM."];
events["10/14/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Belmont High School Career and College Fair - Belmont, MD on Wednesday, Oct 14 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/17/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Wisconsin", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["10/17/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Ohio State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Ohio State.  Saturday, 10/17 @ 9:30AM."];
events["10/18/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair - Fairfax, VA on Sunday, Oct 18 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/19/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the Fairfax County Public Schools College Fair - Fairfax, VA on Sunday, Oct 19 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["10/24/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 7:05PM"];
events["10/24/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Indiana.  Saturday, 10/24 @ 12:30PM."];
events["10/31/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["10/31/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Illinois", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Illnois.  Saturday, 10/31 @ 9:30AM."];
events["11/01/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Michigan State.  Sunday, 11/1 @ 8:00AM."];
events["11/07/2009:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["11/07/2009:2"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Stanford", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Stanford.  Saturday, 11/7 @ 2:00PM."];
events["11/10/2009"] = ["College Fair", "Volunteer to represent the University of Iowa at the UMES Tri-County College Fair - Princess Anne, MD on Wednesday, Nov 11 from 9:00am - 11:00am and 6:30pm - 8:30pm.  <br><br>Volunteers \"man\" a Hawkeye table whose recruitment materials are mailed by ground Fed Ex at specified date and address about a week before the faire.  Duties include learning where to find information and share with juniors and seniors about Iowa's majors and programs, location and advantages; and encouraging potential students to fill out cards with their information.  For more details, contact Jerry Mclaughlin at gm145a@nih.gov"];
events["11/14/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Ohio State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["11/15/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Iowa vs Minnesota", "Come support your local Iowa Alumni's Co-ed Flag Football team at Anacostia Park as they take on Big 10 rival, Minnesota for our very own Floyd of Rosedale Trophy.  Sunday, 11/15 @ 8:00AM."];
events["11/21/2009"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Minnesota", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off TBD"];
events["12/06/2009"] = ["Christmas Carol at historic Ford's Theatre!", "Join us for a matinee performance of <em>A Christmas Carol</em> at historic Ford's Theatre <span >on Sunday, December 6th at 2:30pm</span>.&nbsp; Tickets are $43 (balcony seats).&nbsp;&nbsp;Seats are in high-demand and several dates have already sold-out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em><strong>We have only a few seats left</strong></em>!&nbsp;<p>RSVP to Tracy Kueter (703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:dchawkeyes@aol.com\"><span>dchawkeyes@aol.com</span></a>).&nbsp; Please note, your RSVP is a commitment to purchase tickets.</p>"];
events["12/19/2009"] = ["Co-ed Flag Football -- Playoffs: Iowa vs Tufts", "Come support the local Iowa alumni Co-ed Flag Football team in their postseason tournament game against Tufts at 9:00AM at Anacosita Park.  For more information, please contact Kevin Meredith at kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com"];
events["1/5/2010"] = ["Orange Bowl Gamewatch", "Come join DC's largest Hawkeye group in watching the biggest game of the season at the Crystal City Sports Pub, in Arlington, VA.  Iowa vs Georgia Tech.  Game starts at 8:00pm, but get there early to get a great seat!!  "];
events["2/6/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["2/8/2010"] = ["Informal Reception","<strong><p>IC-Cedar Rapids Gov't-Bus. Reps Visiting DC</p></strong><p>The Iowa City & Cedar Rapids Area Chambers of Commerce invite you to join eastern Iowans visiting our nation's Capitol at informal networking reception at the Hyatt Regency on Capital Hill on Monday, February 8 from 6 - 7:30 p.m (at the Hyatt Regency, 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C., 20001).</p><p>Leaders from \"the Corridor\" will highlight plans for passenger rail service from Chicago to Omaha, provide an update on the Iowa Cultural Corridor Alliance and present an economic development report.</p><p>Food and beverage available for purchase.</p><p>We hope to see you there.</p>"];
events["2/9/2010"] = ["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
events["2/23/2010"] = ["Iowans Featured at Crystal City Sports Pub Event","<p>On February 9th and 23rd, our friends at the Crystal City Sport Sports Pub are hosting a comedy night featuring two members of the DC Iowa community.  There is no charge to attend.  The show starts at 8:30pm. </p>"];
events["3/10/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["3/11/2010"] = ["Big Ten Tourney Action","<p>Congratulations to the Hawkeye wrestlers who secured the Big Ten title last weekend.  And, congratulations to the Hawkeye women's basketball team which saw their run to through the conference tournament come seconds shy of victory (with suspect officiating too).  Great performances by Iowa athletes last weekend.</p><p>On Thursday, March 11 at 2:30pm, the Iowa men will play Michigan for the third time this year in the opening rounds of the Big Ten Tournament.</p><p>You can catch all that action on the Big Ten Network or at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  We'll update the IOWA Hotline (703.237.IOWA) with game times should the Hawks advance.</p>"];
events["3/16/2010"] = ["DC-area Daily Iowan Reception","<strong>Reception on March 16</strong><p> Di Publisher Bill Casey is visiting Washington, DC and hosting and alumni reception next Tuesday, March 16.  If you are a DI alumo or know others who are, email Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com for more information"];
events["4/13/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/14/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/15/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/16/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/17/2010"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/20/2010:1"] = ["Hawkeye Happy Hour", "<p>Reconnect with your fellow Hawkeye alums at a casual happy hour at the Laughing Man Tavern on Tuesday, April 20 at 6 p.m.  We have lots to celebrate -- a third national wrestling title, a no. 8 seed for the women's basketball team and the club's flag football team getting its spring season underway . . . as if we need an excuse!  The Laughing Man is right near Metro Center at 1306 G St. NW and will offer happy hour specials to our group until 9 p.m. ($4 premium draft beers, $4 glasses of wine and $4 appetizers).</p><p>If you have any questions (or suggestions for future events), please contact Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com or 202.422.7366.  Hope to see you on the 20th! </p>"];
events["4/20/2010:2"] = ["Spring College Fair Schedule","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p><p>The Spring 2010 college fair schedule follows (additional fairs are likely): </p><strong>Fair: Estudios Universitarios</strong><br />Location: College Park, MD<br />Fair Date: 2/6/10 (current)<br />Time: 11:30 am to 1:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF</strong><br />Location:  Arnold, MD <br />Fair Date: 3/10/10 (current)<br />Time: 6:00-8:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Columbia Association CF</strong><br />Location: Columbia, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/13/10 (current) <br />Time: 6:30-8:30 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: Prince Georges County CF</strong><br />Location: Lanover, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/16/10 & 4/17/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:00 am to 2:00 pm and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm <br /><br /><strong>Fair: NCF Montgomery County CF</strong> <br />Location: Gaithersburg, MD<br />Fair Date: 4/14/10 & 4/15/10 (current)<br />Time: 9:45 am to 12:45 pm, 6:30-8:30 pm & 9:45 am to 12:30 pm<br /><br /><strong>Fair: Richmond Area Independent Schools</strong><br />Location: Richmond, VA<br />Fair Date: 4/20/10 (current)<br />Time: 7:00-9:00 pm <br />"];
events["4/30/2010"] = ["Hawkeye Open Golf Outing","<strong>Save the Date - Friday, April 30</strong><p>The 2010 Hawkeye Open is scheduled for Friday afternoon, April 30 to be held at the Ft. Meade course.  More details on fees and contests to follow.</p><p>Former Iowa women's golf coach, Diane Thomason, plans to play with us!</p><p>Need your help!  Ft. Meade is a restricted course and while they have agreed to let us play, things would go much smoother if we had a sponsor.  So, if you are an active or retired service member (whether a golfer or not), please contact Larry Larson (larryr_larson@msn.com) to work the details.</p><p>Already know you want to play then email Larry to sign up! </p>"];
events["5/1/2010"] = ["Join Us May 1st to Honor Iowa's Greatest Generation", "<p>On Saturday, May 1, 2010, an Honor Flight carrying 100 WWII veterans from north central Iowa will arrive in Washington, DC for a one day, whirlwind visit to the WWII memorial and other national mall attractions.</p><p>The event is part of the national Honor Flight program which has taken more than 25,000 veterans to the World War II Memorial.</p><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club is looking for volunteers to greet our Iowa heroes as they visit their memorial for the first time. We hope to gather a large group of club members, friends and Iowans from throughout the metropolitan region at the WWII memorial to give our Iowa heroes the welcome they so truly deserve.</p><p>If you're interested in volunteering for what promises to be a memorable morning, contact Clare Kelly at<a href=\"mailto:clarekelly01@hotmail.com\">clarekelly01@hotmail.com</a>.</p>"];
events["5/15/2010"] = ["Hands on DC", "<p>On May 15 (9am-3pm), we're partnering with our friends at the State Society of Iowa to lend a hand fixing up DC schools.  Hands on DC brings together volunteers to help improve the physical condition of DC public schools.</p><p>If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Jenny Wing (president@iowasociety.org ).</p>"];
events["6/16/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["6/17/2010"] = ["Meet and Greet", "<p>Please join the Capital Area Iowa Club for a Meet-and-Greet with alumni, summer interns, and area HS students who will be attending UI in the fall.</p><p>We/'re meeting and greeting on Thursday, June 17 from 5:30-7:30 at Laughing Man Tavern (in the lower level) located next to Metro Center in Washington, DC.  The address is 1306 G Street, NW.  Appetizers will be provided.</p><p>Questions?  Let Ann Gordon (annwgordon@yahoo.com) know.  </p><p>See you there!</p>"];
events["6/22/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["6/28/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["7/18/2010"] = ["United Game", "Come see the United play with your friends at the Capital Area Iowa Club.  Contact Cori Zarek for details"];
events["8/7/2010"] = ["Capitol Tour", "Capitol Tour"];
events["8/11/2010"] = ["Crystal City Sports Pub Anniversary Party", "On Wednesday, August 11, the Pub is celebrating its 16th Anniversary (the Capital Area Iowa Club has been at the Pub for 15 of those 16 years)!  The party gets underway at 4pm and features music, appetizers, and give-aways.   Sport some Iowa gear and head down for a good time."];
events["8/14/2010"] = ["Flag Football Practice", "Come out and join the team practice for their upcoming season.  9:00am in Ballston (Arlington, VA) at Quincy Park.  Contact Kevin Meredith at kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com"];
events["8/17/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["8/21/2010"] = ["Replay Gamewatch", "<strong>Saturday, August 21</strong><br><br><p>To help you get ready for another great season of Hawkeye football, we will host our annual Re-Play Game Watch on Saturday, August 21 at the Crystal City Sports Pub.  The Re-Play Game Watch features a classic Hawkeye victory as well as great camaraderie!</p><p>This year you will pick the game to watch!  In a few weeks we\'ll post options and your votes will pick the Re-Play game for 2010.</p>"];
events["8/23/2010"] = ["Cubs/Nationals", "<p>August 23 -- Only 10 Tickets Left!</p><p>Join the Club out in left field for the opening game of the Cubs v. Nationals series on Monday, August 23.  The Nats are playing well and the Cubs are, well, the Cubs.  Perhaps Strasburg will pitch? </p><p>Our tickets are near the open center field concourse and the Cub bullpen.  Tickets are just $22.</p><p>RSVP to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</p>"];
events["8/26/2010"] = ["Crystal City Sports Pub Football Kick-off Party", "Thursday, August 26, the Pub is throwing an Alumni Kick-off Happy Hour from 5-9pm.  Come check out the other alumni groups that call the Pub their home, enjoy some good food, raffles, and more!  And, of course, remind all those groups that the Pub is an Iowa house!"];
events["9/4/2010:1"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/4/2010:2"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Eastern Illinois", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at Noon"];
events["9/10/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/11/2010:1"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/11/2010:2"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Iowa State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:30pm"];
events["9/14/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/18/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Arizona", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 11:30pm"];
events["9/25/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Ball State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:30pm"];
events["9/26/2010"] = ["Big 10 Kayak", "<strong>September 26</strong><p>Join Big 10 Alumni for an afternoon of kayaking and socializing!</p><p>Departures from downtown DC will take 50 Big Ten alumni to Harpers Ferry for a 3 hour ride down the Shenandoah River, followed by dinner at a local pub.</p><p>For more information or to sign-up, visit here and use HAWKEYES-10 when making your reservations.</p><p>Act fast! </p>"];
events["10/1/2010"] = ["Homecoming Parade", "<p>If you have been fortunate enough to visit Iowa City for homecoming the past few years you may have notice that several other Iowa Clubs have entered floats in the Homecoming Parade.</p><p>So that got us to thinking -- \"Why do they have a float, but not us?  It looks like fun.  Maybe the CAIC should organize a float.\"</p><p>To do that, we\'ll need lots of help.  First off, if you have worked on a homecoming float before or are veterans of the homecoming council, your input is critical, as no one on the Club board has that experience.</p><p>Second, if you know you\'ll be in Iowa City for homecoming this year and want to lend a hand (putting said float together, walking the parade, or one of the many other tasks that I am sure will need to be done), the Club will need that help too.</p><p>Contact Kevin Meredith (<a href=\"mailto:kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">kevin.meredith@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>) to lend a hand!</p><p>More details on Homecoming 2010 are at <a href=\"http://homecoming.uiowa.edu/\">http://homecoming.uiowa.edu/.</a> </p>"];
events["10/2/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Penn State", "HOMECOMING!!! Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 8:05pm"];
events["10/9/2010"] = ["Tour Ford's Theatre", "<strong>Save the Date - October 9</strong><br><br><p>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club as we tour historic Ford\'s Theatre on Saturday, October 9 @ 10am.</p>The tour includes a Ranger program.  Tickets are a reasonable $2!  The Theatre is located at 511 Tenth St, NW, Washington, DC 20004.</p><p>RSVP to me at <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com.</a> </p>"];
events["10/16/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:30pm"];
events["10/17/2010:1"] = ["CCSP Bus Trip to Redskins Game", "<strong>CCSP Bus Trips to Redskins Games!</strong><p>Pro football fans - our friends at the Crystal City Sports Pub offer all-in packages for Redskins home games. Hawkeye fans might have an interest in seeing the Colts when they come to DC on October 17. The Packers and Vikings also feature Iowa alumni in their ranks; they visit on October 10 and November 28.</p><p>If you decide to travel with them, make sure to tell them you\'re an Iowa fan! More details at Crystal City Sports Pub - Sports. </p><p>Ticket & Tailgate packages are available! Game ticket prices vary by seat location. Tailgate packages are $40.00 per person and include a pre-game tailgate at the Sports Pub and round trip transportation.</p>"];
events["10/17/2010:2"] = ["College Fair","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
events["10/18/2010"] = ["College Fair","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
events["10/21/2010"] = ["Big Ten Happy Hour", "<p>For $20 per person (all-you can drink, I believe), come join Big Ten alumni from across the DC metro region for a night of bragging and camaraderie AND help welcome our newest alumni brothers and sisters, the Cornhuskers, to the conference. </p><p>Flip Cup Tournament!  Test your tailgating skills against other Big Ten alumni in the Flip Cup Tournament.  Find some friends to field a 5-person team or come alone and join a team on the spot, it\'s $5 per person.</p><p>We\'ll meet at the Rhino Bar and Pumphouse (3295 M Street NW, Washington, DC ).</p><p>Sport your Black and Gold and come talk up the Hawks!</p><p>For More details, check out <a href=\"http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=112151852178290\">facebook.com</a></p>"];
events["10/23/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Wisconsin", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:30pm"];
events["10/30/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off to TBD"];
events["11/6/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off  to TBD"];
events["11/8/2010"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["11/9/2010:1"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["11/9/2010:2"] = ["College Fair","<p>Each fall and spring, Capital Area Iowa Club volunteers represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC metro area.  </p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.  </p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p><p>For more information or to volunteer, please contact Jerry McLaughlin at <a href=\"mailto:drjerry123@aol.com\">drjerry123@aol.com</a>.</p>"];
events["11/13/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off  to TBD"];
events["11/17/2010"] = ["\"Who Do You Think You Are?\" National Archives Event", "The National Archives houses our nation's historic records -- everything from the Declaration of Independence to immigration and customs records. Join the Capital Area Iowa Club on November 17 to learn how the Archives can help you learn more about your family tree! Trace your family's entry to the United States and learn about ancestors you never knew you had. Archivists will teach us how to research our family tree using basic information and send us off to find records about our own families. When & Where: Wednesday, November 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the National Archives, 7th and Pennsylvania Ave., NW. Registration is limited to 20; RSVP to Cori Zarek at corizarek@gmail.com to confirm your place."];
events["11/20/2010"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Ohio State", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off  to TBD"];
events["11/27/2010:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Minnesota", "Join the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub for a a rousing Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off  to TBD"];
events["11/27/2010:2"] = ["Chili Bowl XII", "The Club's annual season-ending celebration, the Chili Bowl, will be held on Saturday, November 27, coinciding with the Iowa-Minnesota game watch (time TBD). Now in its twelfth season, the Chili Bowl was created at a time when the Hawks weren\'t traveling to bowl games very often as a way for all DC Hawkeye fans to gather together one last time to celebrate a great fall of good times. Now that the Hawks \"go bowling\" more regularly, the Chili Bowl remains an excellent way to close out a season\'s worth of weekend with your DC Hawkeye family. More details to come, but save the date for some post-Thanksgiving fun!"];
events["12/12/2010"] = ["A Christmas Carol at Ford\'s Theatre", "<p>Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for this Washington, DC holiday tradition -- a performance of the classic A Christmas Carol at historic Ford\'s Theatre.</p><p>We have a limited number of tickets available for the matinee performance on Sunday, December 12 (2:30pm).  And, as an added bonus, the price of admission includes access to the museum at Ford\'s Theatre prior to the show!</p><p>Tickets are $43.  Contact jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com for reservations and payment information.</p> "];
events["2/5/2011"] = ["Hawkeye Basketball Gamewatch", "<img src=\"_common/IowaBBall.gif\" style=\"float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>February 5 vs. Indiana</strong><p>Yes, the Iowa Hawkeyes do still play men\'s basketball.</p><p>And, yes, the Capital Area Iowa Club does get together for basketball game watches.  Just not as many as we used to, but the reasons for that are obvious.<p>Nevertheless, let\'s get together on Saturday, February 5, as the Hawks travel to Indiana to play the equally hapless Hoosiers (tip-off at 4pm).  We might win, and beating Indiana is always fun!</p><p>We\'ll have free appetizers and a half-time raffle with some very special Hawkeye basketball memorabilia.  </p><p>Come join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub (529 S. 23rd St, Arlington, VA) at 4pm on February 5.</p>"];
events["2/20/2011"] = ["Hawkeye Wrestling MatchWatch", "<strong>Sunday, February 20</strong><img src=\"_common/iaherkyw.jpg\" style=\"float:right\"><p>The defending national champions close out their regular season with Minnesota on Sunday, February 20.</p><p>The Big Ten Network will televise the match at 9:30pm that evening.</p><p>If you would like to gather with other wrestling fans that evening, contact Alan Holmes (<a href=\"amholmes@gmail.com\">amholmes@gmail.com</a>) and we'll make arrangements for the Crystal City Sports Pub to show the match!</p>"];
events["2/12/2011"] = ["College Fair at Estudios Universitarios","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["3/10/2011"] = ["Big Ten Tournament Round 1 vs Mich St", "Game at 5pm"];
events["3/9/2011"] = ["College Fair at Anne Arundel County Secondary Schools CF","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/11/2011"] = ["College Fair at Columbia Association CF","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/13/2011"] = ["College Fair at Montgomery County CF ","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/14/2011"] = ["College Fair at Montgomery County CF","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/15/2011"] = ["College Fair at Prince Georges County CF","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/16/2011"] = ["College Fair at Prince Georges County CF","<p>For years, the Capital Area Iowa Club has provided volunteers to represent the University of Iowa at college fairs across the DC region.</p><p>Students and their families are impressed that Iowa alumni take the time to come talk to them. Other schools have to pay people to do it! Iowa alumni care enough to do it for free! The students and their families notice the difference.</p><p>Volunteers answer questions about the University and Iowa City, share their experiences and insights, and provide materials to area high school students and their families.</p>"];
events["4/26/2011"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["4/28/2011:1"] = ["Meet Iowa Football Coach Darrell Wilson", "<strong>Club Will Host Reception on April 28</strong><p>UI football coach Darrell Wilson will be a honored guest at a Capital Area Iowa Club reception on Thursday, April 28, at the Crystal City Sports Pub from 6-8pm (hors d\'oeuvre provided).  Join us to get a first-hand update on 2011 Hawkeyes and Iowa\'s inroads into DC-area football!</p><p><a href=\"http://www.hawkeyesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/wilson_darrell00.html\">Coach Wilson</a> joined the Iowa staff in 2002 and is responsible for Iowa's linebackers and special teams. </p><p>The suggested contribution is $25 per person.  The proceeds will be contributed to UI Athletics.  Individuals are encouraged to donate more if they wish either to the CAIC effort or individually.</p><p>RSVP to Jeff Kueter @ <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.  Why should you RSVP?  B/c we need to order food.</p>"];
events["4/28/2011:2"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["5/7/2011"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["5/10/2011"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["5/17/2011"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["5/19/2011"] = ["Honor Flight", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["5/20/2011"] = ["Pentagon Tour","<img src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/59.jpg\" style=\"float: left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottomm: 10px; width:150px\"/><p>On the afternoon (3pm) of Friday, May 20, the Capital Area Iowa Club will tour the Pentagon.</p><p>More details on the tour and a happy hour following the event to follow.</p>"];
events["6/4/2011"] = ["Race for the Cure", "<img src=\"http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs065/1101509381788/img/61.jpg?a=1105203793201\" style=\"width:250px; margin-left:10px; float:right\"><strong>Saturday, June 4</strong><p>The CAIC is sponsoring a team to run/walk in the Race for the Cure on June 4th on the Mall.  So put on your best pink Hawkeye teeshirt and consider running or walking with our team! There is even a kids race for our young Hawkeyes age 5-12.</p><p>The team is 1/3rd of the way to the goal of raising a $1000.  Please consider supporting their efforts financially or join the team and run/walk with them!</p><p>To join, go to the Susan G. Komen Global Race for the <a href=\"http://globalrace.info-komen.org/\">Cure website</a> and click on \"Join a Team.\"  We are registered under the name Capital Area Iowa Club.  Don't feel like racing, that is ok. Donate to our team by clicking on \"Donate to a Participant.\" </p><p>If you have questions or would like our team to run/walk on behalf of a loved one who is or has suffered from breast cancer, please contact Amanda Allexon at <a href=\"mailto:amanda.allexon@gmail.com\">amanda.allexon@gmail.com</a>.</p>"];
events["6/23/2011"] = ["Save the Date: Happy Hour", "More info to come"];
events["6/26/2011"] = ["Wicked at Kennedy Center", "Join us at the Kennedy Center for Wicked"];
events["7/5/2011"] = ["Cubs v Nationals", "<strong>July 5th</strong><img style=\"width:200px; float: right; margin-left:10px; margin-bottom: 10px\"src=\"_common/natstownlogo4.png\" /><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club has a block of tickets in left field near the Cubs bullpen for the second game of the 4-game Cubs series this July.  Come early and you might get a ball (Kate Kueter did last year!), as the Cubs warm up right below this section!</p><p>Tickets are just $23 for members (and $25 for non-members).  RSVP by June 22nd to Jeff Kueter at 703/ 642-5407 or <a href=\"mailto:jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">jeff.kueter@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>."];
events["8/20/2011"] = ["Save the Date - Replay Gamewatch","<img src=\"_common/replaypic.png\"><p>The Hawkeyes will begin fall practice shortly.  And just like them, you need practice too.</p><p>Join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub on Saturday afternoon, August 20 at 4pm as we Re-Play a classic Hawkeye football victory!</p><p>It's a great way to reconnect with old friends, to meet new ones, and get that all-important game watch practice in! </p>"];
events["8/27/2011"] = ["DC United Game!", "<p>The Capital Area Iowa Club has a discounted block of tickets for DC United\'s Alumni Night on August 27.</p><p>Last year Iowa and schools from the Big Ten, Pac-10, SEC, ACC and more all showed up with flags, signs, food and drinks to add to the atmosphere.  The Club will have exclusive tailgate space.</p><p>DC United takes on the Portland Timbers Saturday, August 27th with a 7:30 p.m. start.</p><p>The Capital Area Iowa Club will set up a pre-game tailgate along \"University Row\" in the RFK Stadium parking lot. The tailgate party will feature live bands, games, food and non-alcoholic drinks. Wear your Iowa gold and black and join us for a fun evening! </p><p>Tickets for the tailgate and game are $25 members/$30 non-members and can be reserved by contacting Cori Zarek at <a href=\"corizarek@gmail.com\">corizarek@gmail.com</a> or 202/ 422-7366.</p>"];
events["9/2/2011"] = ["Iowa Women's Soccer in DC", "<strong>Iowa Women's Soccer Plays GW/AU on Labor Day Weekend</strong><p>On Friday afternoon (4pm), September 2, and Sunday afternoon (Noon), September 4, the Iowa women's soccer team will visit the nation's capital for two matches.  Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for one or both of these matches as we make sure there is plenty of black and gold support in the stands!</p><p>September 2\'s match is against GWU and on Sunday they play American.</p><p>Please RSVP to Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov\">amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov</a>).</p>"]; 
events["9/3/2011:1"] = ["School Supply Drive", "Help us outfit area school kids with paper, pencils, notebooks, glue, and much more! If you are out buying supplies for your future Hawkeyes, pick up a few extras to donate to the effort or make a donation and we will take care of the rest. Donated items can be brought to the first game watch on September 5th, or by other arrangements. Contact Tracy Kueter for more details or to make a donation (703/642-5407 or dchawkeyes@aol.com). Also, if you are a teacher, please contact Tracy as we\'d like to get you involved to provide guidance on the list of supplies, etc."];
events["9/3/2011:2"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Tennessee Tech", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at noon"];
events["9/4/2011"] = ["Iowa Women's Soccer in DC", "<strong>Iowa Women's Soccer Plays GW/AU on Labor Day Weekend</strong><p>On Friday afternoon (4pm), September 2, and Sunday afternoon (Noon), September 4, the Iowa women's soccer team will visit the nation's capital for two matches.  Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for one or both of these matches as we make sure there is plenty of black and gold support in the stands!</p><p>September 2\'s match is against GWU and on Sunday they play American.</p><p>Please RSVP to Amanda Allexon (<a href=\"mailto:amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov\">amanda.k.allexon@frb.gov</a>).</p>"]; 
events["9/10/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa at Iowa State", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at noon"];
events["9/13/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Eastern Iowa", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/17/2011:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Pittsburgh", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at noon"];
events["9/17/2011:2"] = ["Honor Flight - Brushy Creek", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/22/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Quad Cities", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["9/24/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs ULM", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at TBA"];
events["9/27/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Greater Dubuque", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["10/8/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa at Penn State", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at TBA"];
events["10/15/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Northwestern", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 7pm"];
events["10/18/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Eastern Iowa", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["10/22/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Indiana", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at noon"];
events["10/25/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Jasper County", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["10/29/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa at Minnesota", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at 3:30"];
events["11/3/2011"] = ["Honor Flight - Quad Cities", "Come support our Vets at the World War 2 Memorial.  Please see the <a href=\"honorflight.htm\">Honor Flight</a> page for more details"];
events["11/5/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at TBA"];
events["11/12/2011:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa vs Michigan State", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at TBA"];
events["11/12/2011:2"] = ["Turkey Bowl @ Public", "<strong>IOWA CITY- STYLE TAILGATE: GET YOUR BIG A** TURKEY LEGS!!!</strong><p>The CAIC is putting on an Iowa City Style Tailgate at Public Bar before the Iowa vs. Michigan State game on November 12th to raise money for the scholarship fund.  The festivities kick-off at 10am.</p><p>Be sure to get a big ass turkey leg--the $$$ will be used for our scholarship fund!  Donations welcome as well!</p><p>Highlights</p><ul><li>We will have bags!</li><li>Big Ass Turkey Legs!</li><li>Dress up in your craziest tailgating costume!</li><li>Meet new & old fellow DC Hawks!!</li><li>And more!!!!</li></ul><p>The Club’s scholarship provides support to a DC-area student attending the University of Iowa.  More information on the scholarship is available at <a href=\"http://www.capitalareaiowaclub.com/dciowa/scs.htm\">http://www.capitalareaiowaclub.com/dciowa/scs.htm</a>.</p>"]; 
events["11/12/2011:3"] = ["New Maryland Hawkeye Gamewatch", "<strong>November 12 - Iowa v. MSU</strong><p>For all our Maryland Hawks, we've arranged a game watch site in Maryland on November 12 when Iowa takes on Michigan St (game time TBD).</p><img style=\"width:200px; float:left;\" src=\"_common/maryland.png\" /><p>Please join Hawkeye fans from across the Old Line State, from the DC suburbs, Annapolis, Baltimore, and the western mountains, at <a href=\"http://looneyspubmd.com/looneys-pub-maple-lawn-location.html\">Looney\'s</a> in Fulton, MD (Maple Lawn).</p><p>We need you to RSVP so we can manage logistics with the establishment.  RSVP to Larry Larson at <a href=\"larryr_larson@msn.com\">larryr_larson@msn.com.</a></p>"];
events["11/19/2011:1"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa at Purdue", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at TBA"];
events["11/19/2011:2"] = ["Chili Bowl XIII @ CCSP","<strong>November 19 - Iowa v. Purdue</strong><img style=\"width:200px;margin-top:20px; margin-left:10px;float: right;\" src=\"_common/chilibowlxiii.png\" /><p>With the extension of the Big Ten season into the Thanksgiving weekend, a difficult choice faced us as we contemplated when to schedule our traditional year-end celebration, the Chili Bowl.</p><p>In the end, the choice was made to keep Chili Bowl weekend as the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.  And so, Chili Bowl XIII will be November 19 when the Hawks travel to Purdue, our new, cross-division, most-hated rival.  (And, with the Hawks' struggles on the road this season, a game that may prove pivotal).</p><p>The Chili Bowl was created at a time when Hawkeye football was struggling mightily and hopes of traveling to exotic destinations over the holidays had long been dashed.  So, we created our own \"bowl\" game to celebrate what is really important about football game watches -- new friends, old friends, the good & bad times, and the camaraderie that comes with a season's worth of game watch Saturdays.</p><p>Please join us at the Crystal City Sports Pub on November 19 for Chili Bowl XIII.  For $5/members and $7/non-members, you receive a bottom-less bowl of chili and a collectible Chili Bowl button!</p>"];
events["11/25/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Iowa at Nebraska", "Join us at the Club at Crystal City Sports Pub or the Public Bar for a great Hawkeye football game.  Kick-off at noon"];
events["12/10/2011"] = ["Archives Event", "<p>The National Archives is featuring a new exhibit exploring the government\'s effect on the American diet, What's Cooking Uncle Sam? The Archives has also partnered with DC restauranteur Jose Andres in his newest venture, America Eats Tavern, which celebrates historical and long-forgotten American dishes. Join the Capital Area Iowa Club for a guided tour of the special exhibit as well as the Charters of Freedom and other historical documents at the Archives followed by lunch nearby at America Eats. The event will begin at 10 a.m. Dec. 10th at the Archives, 7th and Constitution Ave., NW.</p><p>Space for this event is limited and CAIC members will be given priority. Please RSVP to Cori Zarek at <a href=\"corizarek@gmail.com\">corizarek@gmail.com</a> to secure your space.</p>"];
events["12/12/2011"] = ["Iowa Caucuses Come to DC", "<p>Who will win the Iowa Caucuses on January 3? Gingrich has the momentum in Iowa today, is it strong enough to carry him to a win on January 3?  Can Romney energize Iowans in the next 3 weeks?  Is Paul surging?  What about Bachmann and Perry?  How do the Republican candidates stack up against President Obama in Iowa?  Why do so many other states not want Iowa first?</p><p>The UI Political Science Department will answer these and many other questions on December 12, 2011, when it releases the latest edition of the \"Hawkeye Poll\" at events organized by the Capital Area Iowa Club in Washington, DC.</p><p>Previous Hawkeye Poll results are available at <a href=\"http://www.uiowa.edu/election/news-events/index.html\">http://www.uiowa.edu/election/news-events/index.html</a>.</p><p>Reception Update -- The Club will host a reception to discuss the Poll results and the role of the Iowa caucuses in electing U.S. presidents at 6 p.m. on Monday, December 12 at the National Association of Realtors (500 New Jersey Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20001).  The program will begin at 7pm.  There is no cost to attend.</p><p>The program will feature presentations from Dr. Frederick J. Boehmke, who manages and oversees the Hawkeye Poll, and Dr. Caroline Tolbert, who recently published Why Iowa? How Caucuses and Sequential Elections Improve the Presidential Nominating Process (University of Chicago Press) with D. Redlawsk and T. Donovan), which, in light of the movement in the caucus/primary calendar this year, is both informative and timely.</p><p>Please RSVP (so we order sufficient hors d'oeuvres) to <a href=\"info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a> if you can join us and invite your expatriate Iowa friends or work colleagues to join you.  This is a very important event for the CAIC, help us make it a success!</p><p>Press Conference Update -- The Hawkeye Poll will be released at a press conference at 10am on Dec 12 at the National Press Club. For more information on that event or other opportunities, contact <a href=\"mailto:info@capitalareaiowaclub.com\">info@capitalareaiowaclub.com</a>.  Lend a hand and let any media folks you know/work with about the Poll and the press conference.</p><p>Likely one of the last polls of Iowa voters' attitudes before the holidays and the caucuses on January 3, our event will help you impress and amaze at holiday socials and gatherings with the inside scoop on Iowa!</p>"];
events["12/30/2011"] = ["Football Game Watch -- Insight Bowl | Iowa vs Oklahoma", "<strong>Insight Bowl | December 30th @ 10pm</strong><img style=\"width:200px; float:right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\" src=\"_common/iaHerkyFB.jpg\"><p>The Hawks will take on Iowa alum Bob Stoops and his Oklahoma Sooners in the Insight Bowl on December 30 (kick-off at 10pm).  It is Iowa\'s second consecutive trip to the Insight Bowl; they defeated a highly-ranked Missouri there last year.</p><p>More details on DC area game watching to come! </p>"];
events["1/29/2012:1"] = ["Basketball Game Watch -- Iowa vs Indiana @ 6pm", "Come watch the Hawks take on Indiana at the CCSP"];
events["1/29/2012:2"] = ["Iowa Wrestling Match Watch -- Iowa vs Minnesota @ 4pm", "Join us on Sunday, January 29 (@ 4pm) as the Iowa wrestling team takes on Minnesota in what appears to be LIVE coverage by the Big Ten Network.  Stick around for the Iowa v. Indiana basketball game afterwards!"];
events["2/4/2012"] = ["Basketball Game Watch -- Iowa vs Penn State @ 3pm", "Come watch the Hawks take on Penn State at the CCSP"];
events["2/13/2012"] = ["Big Ten Networking Event in DC", "<strong>Registration Open</strong><br><p><strong>Big Ten Networking in D.C.<br>LinkedIn: Where Offline and Online Networking Converge</strong></p><p>Professional networking is becoming more critical to career success. At the same time, it's becoming more complex with the proliferation of networking outlets available.</p><p>Join fellow Big Ten alumni in discovering how to bring all of your networking efforts into alignment using LinkedIn, the foremost social-networking site for business.</p><p>Big Ten Networking in D.C.<br>Monday, February 13, 2012<br>7:00-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)</p><p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http://www.bing.com/maps/?v=2&where1=9%20Hillyer%20Ct%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20DC%2020008&q=9%20Hillyer%20Court%20NW%2C%20Washington%2C%20D.C.%2020008&form=LMLTSN&cp=38.91220866223824~-77.04729461669919&lvl=16&sty=r&encType=1\">Hillyer Art Space<br>9 Hillyer Court NW<br>Washington, D.C. 20008</a></p><p>Featuring a presentation by Northwestern grad, author and president of RockStar Consulting David J.P. Fisher, you'll acquire the tools to:<ul><li>Develop an overall networking strategy</li><li>Leverage participation in organizations and associations</li><li>Expand your network the right way</li><li>Strengthen your existing relationships with LinkedIn</li></ul></p>  <p>Immediately following the presentation there will be plenty of time to network with fellow attendees - so bring a stack of business cards!</p><p>The cost is $20 per person and includes appetizers, refreshments and a copy of Fisher's book Step by Step Networking. </p><p>Register today at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"www.uwalumni.com/bigtennetworking\">www.uwalumni.com/bigtennetworking</a></p>"];

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