Volume XXXIV The offi cial newsletter of the University of Georgia Football Lettermens Clubume XXXIV The offi cial newsletter of the University of Georgia Football Lettermens Club

THE HUDDLESummer 2008

Georgia Football Lettermens ClubOffi cers and Board of Trustees

2008

Offi cersPresident Mack H. Guest, IIIVice President Andy JohnsonSecretary-Treasurer Mark Hodge

Executive CommitteeCLASS OF 2008 John Lastinger George Patton Mixon Robinson Jack Bush Jim Baker

CLASS OF 2009 Mixon Robinson Tony Cushenberry Robert Honeycutt Arthur Johnson Ed Allen

CLASS OF 2010 Bob Burns John Jennings Willie McClendon David Weeks Skip James

CLASS OF 2011 Ed Allen Jack Davis Tim Morrison Bruce Wimberley Chris Hammond

CLASS OF 2012 James Brown Dick Conn Leo Costa Billy Slaughter Terry Osbolt

Ex-Offi cio Members Vince Dooley Damon Evans Leroy Dukes

Lettermen,

I hope that you and your family have a great summer. I look forward to seeing you this fall as we cheer the Bulldogs on to victory.

Andy Johnson

August 16, 2008Board Meeting, 11:00 AM

UGA Lettermens Club

September 6, 2008UGA vs. Central Michigan

Lettermens Tailgate and ReunionGLEF Scholarship Presentation

October 18, 2008Class of 1978-30th Year Reunion

Athens Country Club, 5:30 PM

November 1, 2008Georgia/ Florida Tailgate

Lot F

February 11-14, 2009Frostbite Tournament

Jekyll Island Club Hotel

April 2, 2009UGA Football Spring Awards

BanquetAthens Country Club

April 4, 2009G-Day

April 15, 2009Board Meeting

UGA Lettermens Club

April 16, 200920th Annual Vince Dooley Open

UGA Golf CourseLettermens Reception

UGA Sky Club

April 17, 200920th Annual Hartman-Dukes

ClassicUGA Golf Course

May 11, 2009GLEF Celebrity Golf Tournament

Athens Country Club

Important Dates to Remember

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19th Annual Vince Dooley Open Results

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Scores- Senior DivisionLow Gross Low Net1st Harold Tarrer 1st Don Soberdash2nd Larry Rakestraw 2nd Jack Davis3rd John Smith

Scores- Open DivisionLow Gross Low Net1st Paul Messer 1st Andrew Chadwick2nd Curt Mull

Special Winners

Hole Contest Winner

3 Close-Up Open Division Tim Chapman

5 Long Drive Senior Division Pud Mosteller

8 Close-Up Senior Division Jack Davis

13 Close-Up Senior Division Larry Rakestraw

16 Close-Up Senior Division Ernest Ponder

18 Long Drive Open Division Harold Tarrer

20th Annual Vince Dooley Open and Hartman-Dukes ClassicWhen making reservations at the Holiday Inn Express for the golf tournaments next year, you can call the hotel direct at (706)546-8122 or 1/800/HOLIDAY (worldwide) and ask for the Georgia Football Lettermens Club or GFL group code to obtain the special rates and to be sure your reservations get in the assigned block of rooms. The room rate will be $82.00 per night. The cut of date for making reservations is March 25, 2009. The dates for the tournaments are April 16, 2009 and April 17, 2009. The tournaments will be held at the UGA Golf Course.

1 Long Drive Open Division Charles Pledger 1 Long Drive Senior Division Fred Sanderson 3 Close-Up Open Division Mike Bobo 3 Close-Up Senior Division Wally Williamson 5 Closest to Hole in Two Open Div. Trey Sipe 5 Closest to Hole in Two Senior Div. Butch Mulherin 7 Short Drive for Everyone Andy Kardian 8 Close-Up Open Division Stan Charping 8 Close-Up Senior Division Mixon Robinson 10 Closest to Hole in Two Open Div. Stacy Searels 13 Close-Up Open Division Kevin Butler13 Close-Up Senior Division Charley Whittemore 14 Longest Putt Made for Everyone Jiggy Smaha16 Close-Up Open Division Andrew Chadwick 16 Close-Up Senior Division Pat Hunnicutt18 Straightest Drive Open Division Marcus Stroud18 Straightest Drive Senior Division Denny Shimkus

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19th Annual Hartman-Dukes ResultsPlace Team Score1 Harold Tarrer 58 Joel Darden J.B. Alexander Curtis McGill, Sr.

2 Don Tomberlin 60 Stacy Searels Wally Williamson Trey Sipe

3 Paul Messer 61 Mike Bobo Charley Whittemore Wayne Brantley

4 Denny Shimkus 62 Johnny Cobb Chris Broom Mac Bryan Steve Harmon

5 Mark Starnes 62 Preston Ridlehuber Vernon Smith Tony Cushenberry

6 Mike Fisher 62 Andrew Kardian Joe Comfort Ralph Clark

7 Kevin Butler 62 Don Soberdash Jim Auer

Place Team Score8 Stan Charping 63 Jack Davis Marcus Stroud

9 Pete Dickens 63 Steve Sleek Mixon Robinson Pat Hunnicutt

10 Drew David 63 Andy Johnson Dale Williams Jim Cagle

11 Andrew Chadwick 64 Willie Martinez Bill McCullough Earl Gunn

12 Larry Rakestraw 65 Wycliffe Lovelace Jud Guest Billy Slaughter

13 Jimmy Harper 65 Butch Mulherin Ted Tarpley Andy Loy

14 Mark Hodge 65 Ernest Ponder Todd Williams Curt McGill, Jr.

Place Team Score15 Charles Pledger 65 Bill Cole Mack Guest Neal Franklin

16 Lou Perno 67 Tommy Lyons Ian Knight Tim Morrison

17 Spike Jones 67 Jiggy Smaha Fred Sanderson Todd Wade

18 John Smith 68 Bruce Wimberley Rusty Russell Jim Hickey

19 Dick Conn 68 Norman King John Jancek J.T. Wall

20 Curt Mull 70 Ric Reider Robert Honeycutt Scott Adams

21 Tim Chapman 72 Joey Hester Miles Luckie Fred Cook

19th Annual Hartman-Dukes Hole Contest Results

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other:

2008 Annual CampaignTHE GEORGIA FOOTBALL LETTERMENS CLUB

1070 Lake Wellbrook Dr. Athens, GA 30606

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Georgia Lettermen Education Foundation

Large Cap 26%

Mid Cap 10%

Small Cap 8%

Small Cap 18%

Commodities 3%

Current Asset AllocationPortfolio Holdings as of May 8, 2008

Security Type/Description Market Value % of TotalLarge Cap Equity $169,997.69 26%Mid Cap Equity $ 63,771.96 10%Small Cap Equity $ 50,328.26 8%International Equity $116,537.14 18%Intermediate Fixed Income $119,713.14 18%Commodities $ 17,679.50 3%Cash Equivalent $117,464.02 18%

Total of all assets $655,491.71 100%

Cash Equivalent 18%

Intermediate Fixed Income 18%

Send a MemorialYou can send a memorial gift to the Georgia Lettermen Education Foundation in memory or in honor of a loved one.

This is a special way to honor those people who you loved. Gifts can be sent to 1070 Lake Wellbrook Drive,Athens, GA 30606. For more information, please contact Sally at sallyhaugabook@georgiadogs.com.

Thank you to those people who have taken part in this opportunity.

James C. Baker in memory of Bernard Tant, Jr.

H. L. Simpson III in memory of Ray Prosperi

Mack H. Guest, III in memory of Leonard Cobb and Oma Baker

James Roberts in memory of Lamar Davis

Jim Baker in memory of David Schwak, Raymond Jones, Thomas B. Buck, Jr. & William W. Miller, Sr.

Karen D. Edwards in honor of Mixon Robinson

Karen D. Edwards in honor of Leroy Dukes

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Georgia Lettermen Education FoundationScholarship Recipients 2008-2009

Amanda Jean Russell A junior at Kennesaw State University, Amanda is the daughter of Jay Russell of Woodstock, GA. Jay lettered in football from 1978-80. Amanda will receive the Frank G. Lumpkin, Jr. Award which is worth $4,000.

Amelia Elizabeth Ballard Liz is a junior at Valdosta State University and is the daughter of the late Marty Ballard. Marty lettered in football from 1979-80. Liz will receive the Vincent J. Dooley Award which is worth $3,000.

Erin V. Thomas A freshman at Georgia College & State University, Erin is the granddaughter of Charlton Veazey. Charlton lettered in football, basketball, and baseball from 1950-53. Erin will receive the Erk Russell Award which is worth $3,000.

Paul Weddle Kasay Paul will graduate from Clarke Central High School and will attend either the University of Georgia or Berry College in the fall. He is the son of John Kasay of Athens, GA who lettered in football from 1965-66. Paul will receive a $2,500 scholarship.

Andrew Joseph Conn A freshman at the University of Georgia, Andy is the son of Dick Conn of Moore, SC. Dick lettered in football from 1971-73. Andy will receive a scholarship worth $2,500.

Chelsea Elizabeth Shaw Chelsea will graduate from Cedar Shoal High School and will attend the University of Georgia in the fall. She is the granddaughter of Francis Malinowski who lettered in football from 1951-53. Chelsea will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Kristina Elizabeth Burt Kristina will graduate from South Forsyth High School and will attend the University of Georgia in the fall. She is the granddaughter of William Burt who lettered in football in 1953. Kristina will receive a scholarship worth $2,000.

Stephen N. Goodwin A freshman at the University of Georgia, Stephen is the son of Robert Goodwin of Winterville, GA. Robert lettered in football from 1977-79. Stephen will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

Luke Hammond Rogers Luke is a sophomore at Gordon Jr. College and is the son of Danny Rogers of Watkinsville, GA. Danny lettered in football from 1976-79. Luke will receive a $1,500 scholarship.

James Henry Williams, IV A freshman at the University of Georgia, Jack is the grandson of James H. Williams, Jr. Jimmy lettered