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CASA Superhero Run

The ND Club of Austin is using our superpowers to help kids by fundraising for the 2013 CASA Superhero Run. CASA speaks up for children who’ve been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. CASA volunteers – true superheroes – ensure that each child’s individual…
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Event Success: CAFB on July 20

On July 20th seven volunteers represented the club at the Capital Area Food Bank of Central Texas (CAFB) . Devin and Joyce Fee, Jim McMullan, Nancy and David Carrales, Alan Metayer and Michelle Williamson all took time out of their busy weekend to sort and box donated food to assist the area’s hungry. Jim also…
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Student Send-Off: Aug. 11 at The Dell Diamond

Please join the Notre Dame Club of Austin at a Night at the Ballpark to Celebrate our Annual Student Send Off! Sun, Aug 11, 2013, 4:30pm The Dell Diamond, 3400 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78664 Come for some ballpark fun, connect with fellow alumni and current students, and join us in welcoming our incoming…
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July 12, 2013 – Reception for College of Science Dean Greg Crawford

We have a very unique opportunity to support one of our own this Friday. Greg Crawford, Dean of the Notre Dame College of Science, is on an epic journey riding his bike across the country increasing awareness about a fatal, rare neurodegenerative disease affecting numerous young children. He will be coming through Austin this Friday…
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Featured Alumnus: Ben Truskoski

Ben Truskoski, class of X, is a retired professional and leads the ND Club of Austin’s Senior Alumni group. Ben and his wife moved to Austin in 2009 after 28 years in Milwaukee after they decided it was time to leave the cold winters behind them.  He soon realized Austin’s superiority over other Texas cities…
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Float trip with the San Antonio Club (June 22nd)

Saturday, June 22nd, 2013, 9AM Guadalupe Canoe and Camping 8545 U.S. 281, Spring Branch, TX 78070 (map) This is a family event where swimmers and non-swimmers can participate. The float will take between 3-4 hours depending on the flow of the river. The club will provide a picnic lunch afterwards. The site has picnic tables…
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Featured Alumnus: Kevin Lashlee

Kevin D. Lashlee, class of 2006 from Zahm HOUSE, is a Trooper with the Texas Highway Patrol, stationed in East Austin. He went to work for DPS in 2007 and has been on patrol for a little over 5 years. Prior to his return to Texas, he worked in medical software implementation in Madison, Wisconsin.…
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Featured Alumna: Dolores Díaz

Dolores Judith Díaz, c/o 2005, is an editor, playwright, drummer, and motorcycle enthusiast. In February, she began working full time for Austin Editing, which she officially established in 2010. Austin Editing provides quality editorial consulting services to companies, government agencies, and a wide range of public and private organizations and individuals throughout the Austin area…
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Hesburgh Service Event – Saturday, May 11

May 11, 9am-1pm Mary House Catholic Worker, 711 King Edward Place, Austin TX 78745 This service event will involve painting, gardening, and sharing a meal with the residents of the house.  We have a limit of 15 people for this event.  To participate in this club volunteer event, please email Nancy Carrales at ncarrales@yahoo.com by May 7th. Additional…
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Volunteer Opportunity – CASA of Travis County – Sunday, May 5

Sunday, May 5, 2-3:30/4pm Elks Lodge #201, 700 Dawson Road, Austin TX 78704 This event involves providing help to set-up for the CASA Kids Golf Classic, Party Fore the Kids (pre-party assistance with table clothes, decorating, setting out the silent auction items, etc.)   Volunteers age 10 and up are welcome.  We have a limit of…
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