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Sorin Society Member Events

Home Football Weekend Event Agenda (details follow)

Friday 2:00 p.m.	Sorin Society Friday Football Reception (Admission free – no RSVP necessary)
	Casual Reception for Sorin Society members, families, and guests
	LaFortune Student Center Ballroom
Friday 7:30 p.m.	Recognition Society Dinner (See details for pricing; reservations suggested)
	Buffet-style dinner available for of the Sorin Society, the President’s Circle, the Order of St. Thomas More, and the John Cardinal O’Hara Society
	McKenna Hall (Check availability)
Saturday 10:30 a.m.	Saturday Morning Kickoff Breakfast (Admission free – no RSVP necessary)
	Featuring Jeff Jeffers ('77), WNDU sports director
	Morris Inn
Saturday 7:30 p.m.	Recognition Society Dinner (See details for pricing; reservations suggested)
	Buffet-style dinner available for of the Sorin Society, the President’s Circle, the Order of St. Thomas More, and the John Cardinal O’Hara Society
	McKenna Hall (Check availability)

Sorin Society Football Friday Receptions

Where: LaFortune Student Center Ballroom (2nd Floor: stairway access just inside main doors. Elevator available)
When: Football Friday afternoons, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Who: This event is held exclusively for members of the Sorin Society and President’s Circle, and their families, and guests.
Admission: Free – no RSVP necessary

Kick off your 2007 Notre Dame football weekends by joining fellow Sorin Society and President’s Circle members, along with their families and friends, at the Football Friday Receptions. From our new location at the LaFortune Student Center in the heart of campus, enjoy the sights, sounds, and mystique of a Fighting Irish football weekend. Take part in our game-day t-shirt raffle, get a Fighting Irish sticker (while they last), and more!

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Recognition Society Dinners at McKenna Hall (New for 2007)

Where: McKenna Hall (on Notre Dame Avenue across the street from the Morris Inn)

Who: Members of the Sorin Society, the President’s Circle, the Order of St. Thomas More, and the John Cardinal O’Hara Society are invited to make reservations for our McKenna Hall football weekend dinners. One valid 2007-2008 recognition society membership card per party must be presented upon checking in to McKenna Hall.

When: Friday and Saturday nights
Seating Times*:

• Friday - Following the Pep Rally (approximately 7:30 p.m.)
• Saturday- First seating at 7:30 p.m. or immediately following the game. Second seating from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m.

*Seating times vary slightly due to game kickoff times and conclusion. Please check your reservation confirmation or visit http://cce.nd.edu/recognitionevents.shtml for exact seating times.

Price: $24 for adults, $10 for children 12 years old and younger (includes soft drinks, coffee and tea, taxes, and 15% gratuity. Cash bar service also available).

Dinner will be served buffet style, with cruise seating at tables of 7-10 guests. Most major credit cards and cash will be accepted. Reservations will be held for 15 minutes after scheduled seating times. Walk-ins will be accommodated when possible. Reservation cancellations should be made no later than 24 hours in advance by calling (574) 631- 3237.

Sample Dinner Menu

Salads and Sides: Summer Fruit Display Gourmet Greens with Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Waffle Carrots Shrimp Pasta Salad Rolls and Whipped Butter

Entrees: Salmon with Tomato, Olive Relish, and Fresh Herbs Roast Beef with Lyonnaise Potatoes, Red Wine Demi, and Baby Carrots Chicken Marsala with Vegetable Medley

Assorted Desserts

Beverages Coffee, tea, and soft drinks Cash bar service available

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Saturday Morning Kickoff Breakfast

Featuring Jeff Jeffers (‘77), WNDU sports director

Where: The Morris Inn, Council and Trustee Rooms (1st Floor)
When: Saturday mornings, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Who: This event is offered exclusively for members of the Sorin Society, the President’s Circle, the Order of St. Thomas More, and the John Cardinal O’Hara Society, and their families and guests. One valid 2007-2008 recognition society membership card per party must be presented upon arrival.
Admission: Free – no RSVP necessary

We are pleased to feature “The Dean of Local Sports,” Jeff Jeffers, at our continental breakfast each gameday during the 2007 season. Entering his 33rd season covering the Fighting Irish, Jeff offers unique insight into the history and traditions of Notre Dame football. No reservations are necessary – but plan to arrive early!

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Membership Discounts (New for 2007) Remember to present your personalized 2007-2008 membership card to redeem your exclusive on-campus discounts, including: $1 off lunch packages at The Irish Courtyard (behind the Morris Inn) and The Backfield (behind Legends of Notre Dame) 10% off meals at Sorin’s and Leahy’s in the Morris Inn (beverages excluded) Free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two or more entrees at Legends of Notre Dame 20% discount on merchandise purchased at the Warren Golf Course Pro Shop If you do not have your membership card while visiting campus, please see our recognition society staff for a temporary membership card. (Staff will be present at all events.)

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Questions? Please contact:

Michael C. Brach
Executive Director, Sorin Society
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-2745
brach.8@nd.edu
Jennielea Vidrich
Director, Recognition Societies
1100 Grace Hall
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-5198
jvidrich@nd.edu