Welcome to the latest edition of the “C-Club Connection,” a periodic update available on the new C-Club Web site as well as via e-mail through the C-Club Athletics Newsletter to keep you informed of C-Club initiatives, Hall of Fame activities, special projects and Board meeting summaries throughout the year.

FIRST BOARD MEETING HELD SEPT. 27

The first meeting of the C-club Board of Directors for the 2008-09 membership years was held on Saturday, September 27, in the Hall of Fame Room at 10 a.m. Welcomed as new board members were Ted Woods '53, a C-Club Hall of Fame member, and Gordon Valentine '68, past president of the Alumni Association.
 
TIMELINE
 
The first section of the new timeline "Cortland in the 21st Century" has been completed and is now on display in the Hall of Fame Room. Team sport pictures are in the process of being added to the wall. The C-Club would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Board members Pete Koryzno, Fran Elia, Joan Sitterly and Antoinette Tiburzi for their work on this project. A special thanks to Tony DeRado, the College graphic designer, and Graphics Plus Printing for developing the final product. Please stop into the Hall of Fame Room at your earliest convenience to view the new wall.
 
HALL OF FAME DISPLAY CASE
 
The display case in the Hall of Fame Room is under construction and expected to be ready by Hall of Fame weekend in October. The new displays will recognize Whitney T. "Pete" Corey '43, Sally Wallace '53 and the 1988 football team, which is being honored as a Classic Team on Saturday night, November 15, after the Cortaca Jug game between Cortland and Ithaca. The C-Club thanks Antoinette Tiburzi, Joan Sitterly and the History Preserved Committee for their time and effort.
 
HALL OF FAME WEEKEND
 
Hall of Fame inductions will be held on Saturday night, October 25.  An informal reception will be held on Friday night, October 24, at the Lynne Parks '68 Alumni House starting at 8 p.m. for members of the Hall of Fame and the C-Club Board of Directors.
 
C-CLUB RECEPTIONS
 
The C-Club will be sponsoring halftime receptions at home football games on October 4th, 11th and 25th. A hospitality tent with light refreshments will be provided for parents, alumni and C-Club members to meet and socialize. Plans are to sponsor receptions at selected home contests throughout the year. Dates will be announced at finalized.
 
HALL OF FAME APPLICATIONS
 
Please consider nominating worthy candidates for the 2009 induction. Nominations are due by January 15, 2009. For information on the Hall of Fame nominating process, visit the C-Club Website by going to www.cortlandreddragons.com and clicking on the C-Club logo on the left, or call the SUNY Cortland Athletics Department at (607) 753-4953.
 
C-CLUB SHOPPING MALL
 
The C-Club Online Shopping Mall is an easy way to financially support SUNY Cortland Athletics.  A link to the site is available on the C-Club Web site or can be accessed directly at http://cclub.givingtrain.com.  The Mall consists of more than 300 stores and features sales, coupons and other deals.  Every purchase made via a link and this site helps support Cortland Athletics.
 
WEB SITE
 
The C-Club Web site is still undergoing a revision from the old site. The C-Club encourages your support and use of the C-Club Newsletter and Web site to keep informed of C-Club activities and Cortland athletics.

 
Your generosity, suggestions and recommendations are always appreciated.  Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail with your concerns.
 
Sincerely,
 
Jim Codispoti '63
(914) 967-7614
jcody45@optonline.net