Registration Now Open for University of Alabama Georgia License Plates

Atlanta Alumni Chapter Must Receive 1,000 Applications for Final Approval Atlanta Alumni Chapter Must Receive 1,000 Applications for Final Approval

ATLANTA – Sept. 10, 2007 – The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta today announced that the organization is now accepting applications for University of Alabama logo specialty Georgia license plates. The chapter must receive 1,000 applications – and the accompanying $25 fee with each application – before license plates are made available in 2008.

To begin the registration process, University alumni and supporters from across the state should download an application from www.atlabama.com. Applications must be signed and mailed to: The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta, 2753 Battle Trail SW, Marietta, GA 30064. Each application requires a $25 fee that can be made online at www.atlabama.com or in the form of a check payable to The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta and mailed with the application.

“University alumni and boosters who live in Georgia can now express their support for the University’s academic and athletic excellence with this specialty license plate,” said Schuyler Hoynes, chapter president. “With more than 30,000 University alumni in the Metro Atlanta, our goal is to receive the 1,000 registrations before the Oct. XX Alabama-Georgia football game.”

After the Atlanta alumni chapter receives and processes the 1,000 applications, the chapter will submit a single $25,000 check and all 1,000 applications to the state who then initiates the manufacturing of the license plates. Once the plates are available, they will be mailed to all applicants or applicants will receive a notice to pick up the tag at their local tag office. At this time, applicants are then responsible for ad valorem taxes and $45 in additional registration fees.

About The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta
The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta is a non-profit organization that operates to support the University and build fellowship among the metro-Atlanta university community. The chapter supports the University academically by assisting with the recruitment of Atlanta-area students and funding scholarships to attract the best students from Atlanta-area high schools. The chapter promotes fellowship and professional development of the local University community through events that connect alumni and University supporters. For more information about the chapter, please visit www.atlabama.com. Roll Tide!

Atlanta Alumni Chapter Sets Goal to Raise $16,518 – the Cost of Out-of-State Tuition

ATLANTA – Aug. 29, 2007 – The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta today announced a scholarship golf tournament to be held Oct. 29 at Heritage Golf Club in Tucker, Ga. All proceeds of the event will benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund with the goal to raise $16,518, the current annual cost of out-of-state tuition for the University.

“The Atlanta area has a rich history of sending some of its best high school graduates to the University of Alabama,” said Jack Sparks, chapter vice president and chairman of the golf tournament. “Local alumni and University boosters want to support these students with scholarships that reward their hard work. This charity golf tournament plays a key role in our scholarship fundraising.”

The scholarship golf tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 29, with a shotgun start set for 12:30 p.m. at Heritage Golf Club, one of Atlanta’s premier golf courses. The format of the tournament will be best ball scramble with prizes awarded to the winning teams. The tournament also includes longest drive and closest to the pin competitions. For more information about Heritage Golf club and the course layout, visit www.theheritagegolfclub.com.

Golfer registration is now open online at www.atlabama.com. Single tournament registration is $125 before Oct. 15 and $150 after Oct. 15. Crimson Team Sponsorships for foursomes include golf shirts and a special Crimson care package for four golfers for $1,000. A box lunch, post-tournament barbecue and drinks are included in all registrations.

Other sponsorships are also available ranging from the $5,000 Capstone Sponsorship to $250 hole sponsorships. For more information about available sponsorships, contact Jack Sparks at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 404.414.8338.

About The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta
The University of Alabama Alumni & Booster Club of Atlanta is a non-profit organization that operates to support the University and build fellowship among the metro-Atlanta university community. The chapter supports the University academically by assisting with the recruitment of Atlanta-area students and funding scholarships to attract the best students from Atlanta-area high schools. The chapter promotes fellowship and professional development of the local University community through events that connect alumni and University supporters. For more information about the chapter, please visit www.atlabama.com. Roll Tide!

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