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KDR & Friends Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament/FUNdraiser 2010-07-09 :: Friday - We are hosting another Texas Hold'em style Poker Tournament with the intention of good fun for all and fundraising for the Alumni Corportion.
This year we will be meeting at Lemay Aces thanks to Brian Boresi (Shaggy) and his father who have generously made accomodations for us there. Everyone
please arrive around 6:30-6:45 as we hope to begin at 7:00ish. Initial chips provided will be for a $30 donation. Participants will be competing for 50% of
entry donations. If you find yourself out in early rounds, you may 'buy in' again through a $20 additional donation until only 1 table remains.
* Full rules/details will be provided at time of event.
* Please RVSP announcing your plan to attend (for food appropriations) by emailing:
* This event is BYOB
Annual KDR Family BBQ 2010-08-07 :: Saturday - Well it's that time of year again to get the Grill Going, bust out the shorts & flip flops, grab your cooler and bring the kids to
the Annual KDR Family BBQ. Mark Freestone has graciously offered to host the event again this year at his home. The Alumni Corporation will be sponsoring the meat (Burgers/Brats/HotDogs), Soda & Chips.
We ask that you consider bringing a side dish or desert and your favorite beverage.
* This event is BYOB
* Please RVSP announcing your plan to attend (for seat count / food etc) by emailing:
Active Chapter Formal 2010-04-10 :: Saturday - Active Chapter Formal Details so far:
Location - Lemp Mansion
Time - 7:00pm
Price - $60 per person if advance RSVP, $85/person if you show up at the door.
* Please RSVP if you wish to attend with Mike Ruiz
Active Chapter Semi-Formal 2009-11-21 :: Saturday - Active Chapter Semi-Formal 7:00pm (19:00) Most are meeting up on SLU's campus behind DeMatteius Hall (Alley-way between West Pine & Lindel), a Shuttle Bus will transport you to/from there and the Lemp Mansion where the Private Coach house is rented out for the event (7:30 - 11:30). Coctails start at 7:30pm [Alumni Price includes 4hr Open Bar] Dinner starts at 8:00pm dancing following. Price is $60/person. Please RSVP with Drew Keller (314) 973-4047 for the event.
Alumni Holiday Dinner 2009-12-18 :: Friday - RSVP IS A MUST, if you wish to sit with the party. 7:15pm (19:15). Bugatti's Steak & Pasta at Ameristar Casino St. Charles. [View the Menu]. Please RSVP as soon as possible with
(314)568-1616, seating in the private dining room is limited, those joining beyond the room for 25 will have tables reserved in sets of 4-6 in the main dining area. Those interested are encouraged to meet early at the King Cat Club and then Casino entertainment to follow.
* Map to Event - [One Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301]
Red Rose Weekend 2009-03-21 :: Red Rose Formal [only 2 people had RSVP'd so the event was Canceled]
2009-03-21 :: Alumni Annual Meeting :: 10:00am - 12:00pm Alumni Corporation Meeting, Elections etc. (There were 6 people in attendance: Darren Mayes, Lon Dircks, Tim Watkins, Matt Engelbart, Joel Doetsch, & Aaron Amador) - Elections were Tabled.
2009-01-16 :: Poker Tournament @ Lemay Aces Start Time - 7:00pm (19:00) - Texas Hold 'em style poker tournament, $20 per person donation with half the proceeds going as a fund raiser for Active Chapter recruitment efforts. - MAP To Event
* Please RSVP with Tim Watkins.
2008-12-13 :: Annual Holiday Dinner :: Charlie Gitto's at Harrah's at 6pm on Saturday - RSVP for Dinner with Tim Watkins/314-568-1616 or Darren Mayes. All Alumni and Actives are invited to attend + guest, no children please.
2008-09-05 :: Friday Night Cardinals Baseball Game. Meeting at Paddy O'Reilly's by the stadium]at 5:30pm (Come get your tickets and have a beer) then head to the stadium around 7:00 for the 7:15 game.
Ticket Info: RSVP with Tim Watkins (314) 568-1616 - Please call me or email me with the # of tickets you need ASAP. ** We were only able to purchase 40 tickets, [This is first come first serve]
2008-09-06 :: Saturday September 6, 2008
Golf Tournament has been disbanded due to lack of RSVPs only 6 signups for this event.
WE NEED your attendance though at the Active Chapter Rush Event "Steaks & Cigars".
See their Rush Schedule here: http://actives.slukdr.com
For those that still wish to Golf you can make a Tee Time here:
Clover Leaf Golf Club (618) 462-3022
3555 Fosterburg Rd, Alton, IL 62002 [Map & Directions]
Steaks & Cigars meets up at 3:00pm at SLU, or you can go direct to Drew Keller's House:
5419 Elizabeth Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63110
2008-09-07 :: Sunday September 7, 2008 - Sunday Brunch @ Oliver's Park's Airport Main Terminal @ 12:00pm
Oliver's at Park's Airport.
Adopt-a-Highway
2008-06-28 :: Sure it's picking up trash, but what can be more fun than tossing a hub cap at a brother like a frisbee? And ultimately our goal is to give something back to the community in the way of service, while making a little section of Highway 44 where it meets S. Grand Ave. a bit cleaner. Come join us @ 10:00am along the highway on Saturday June 28, 2008. Event to be followed by lunch and Alumni Exec Board meeting at Oliver's at Park's Airport.
Alumni Family BBQ 2009-08-08 :: Saturday - Family BBQ hosted by the Freestone's - Join us again this year for a great family get together. Bring your little ones, a side or desert, and your favorite BEvERages and come have a great time. Meat and drinks for the kids will be provided, as well as some Beer.
Location: Freestone Residence - 17648 Vintage Oak Drive, Wildwood, MO 63038
RSVP with Mark Freestone Direct -
MAP TO his house:
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Alumni Weekend 2009-09-18 :: Friday - BaseBall Game - STL Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs MARK THE DATE! -- Full Details around the weekend to be announced, but please RSVP when you plan on attending as an early headcount will help with Ticket Purchases. -
or call my cell 314,568,1616
2009-09-18 :: Saturday - Golf Tournament (Details TBA - based on Interest) - Please RSVP if you are interested in Golfing on Saturday, else we may arrange a BBQ or other event for those in town. Call me on My Cell 314,568,1616 if you would like to Golf so I can prepare a headcount and prepare.Friday April 11th, 2008
Meet and greet at the Sheraton bar 2pm – 6pm
Happy hour bar hop 6pm to midnight
(Within walking distance of the hotel)
(Call my cell if you can’t find us 314-706-1754) Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis @ 7730 Bonhomme Avenue
Alumni/Actives football Game 12:30pm – 3:30pm
(Pontiac Park at 10th and Shenandoah)
(There are no restrooms so plan accordingly)
Shenandoah Ave & S 10th St, St Louis, MO 63104
Link: Google Map
2008 Upsilon Alpha Alumni Corporation Red Rose Formal -- 7:00pm to Midnight
(Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis)
(Open bar 7:30pm – 10:30pm)
(Cash bar before 7:30pm and after 10:30pm)
Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis
7730 Bonhomme Avenue
Clayton, Missouri I 63105
Phone: (314) 863-0400
Link: Google Map
Sunday April 13th, 2008
Lunch at Oliver’s 11:30am-1:30pm
(meet in the lobby at 11am if you need a ride)
6208 Archview Dr
Cahokia, IL 62206
(618) 337 - 8222
Would you like to be involved in the Upsilon Alpha Corporation? Even if you attended a university outside of St. Louis, if you are a member of Kappa Delta Rho and living in St. Louis, you are welcome to get involved in the KDR Upsilon Alpha chapter.
Don't have a lot of time, but still want to help? Donations are always welcome to assist in our charity, alumni, and active chapter support efforts.
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