Spring 2017  

What is M Club?
  
M Club is the varsity letter winner association. A student-athlete lettering in a varsity sport (men's and women's) at Mount Union is eligible to be a member of M Club upon graduation. You are receiving this newsletter because you are part of this elite group of athletes! M Club is a self-supported organization through members and fundraising events.
Welcome to our new M Club President, Bruce Hixon '70 and Vice President, Corey Unckrich '13

Bruce played soccer at Mount Union from 1966 - 1968 while the program was still in it's infancy.  He became a member of the M Club executive board in 2012.  " I saw M Cub as a way of getting directly involved with the University.  Supporting today's Raider Athletes, as past alumni supported us, is very rewarding, and I've gotten to know a lot of wonderful people. It's a great way to be a part of something larger than myself, and to give a little back to the University that gave so much to me."

Corey is a 2013 graduate and was a part of the  2008-2012 Mount Union Football, O-Line.  "I decided to become involved in MClub after attending the MClub reverse raffle in 2014. I was approached by then President Matt Johnson and asked if I wanted to get involved. I started by coming to the next meeting and then soon became a regular at meetings and events.  It is an opportunity to give back & make a difference in the lives of our Raider student athletes!"

Thank You to all of those who donated your time, talents, and treasures in support of our Raider teams and athletes! 

Your membership gifts supported:
Pole vaults- Track
Travel Bags- Softball
Soccer Goals for game days- Men's/Women's Soccer
Baseball Machine- Baseball
   Wireless Headsets & Film Projectors - Football
    Travel gear - W Soccer, M Basketball, Wrestling, Track
    Shootaway Machine - M/W Basketball
    Vertical Challenger - Volleyball
Weight Equipment for Gulling Training Center-All varsity teams
OAC Championship Recognition
Meals for winter sports teams
Spring break trip assistance
Annual Hall of Fame Ceremony

If you would like to give a gift, please click here
2017 M Club Reverse Raffle and Silent Auction - March 25

 
  
Click the image to learn more!
Cotton Places Second Advances to Nationals at NCAA Midwest Regional 
 
Mount Union junior  Alec Cotton (Hartville/Lake) placed second in the
141 pound weight class at the NCAA Mideast Regional Sunday at York
College in York, Pa. To read more, click  here.
Congratulations to Men's and Women's Indoor Track and Field on their OAC Indoor Team Titles 
 


The Mount Union women's indoor track and field team won its sixth straight and seventh overall team title and the men's indoor track and field team won its fifth straight and conference record 36th  title at the 2017 Ohio Athletic Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships. To read more, click   here.
Congratulations to Larry Kehres on being
selected to the College Football Hall of Fame! 
 
To read more on this accomplishment, head to the website here.

Consideration will be based solely on Mount Union varsity participation, preceding graduation. View the website for more information plus to download the nomination forms.
 
"The record of the proposed inductee must be exemplary in both performance and in character.There must be no question as to the deserving qualities that the inductee possesses."
 
Additional awards available:
M Club Award of Excellence
Honorary M Club
Hugh Jae Award
Alumni Gatherings

Track Alumni Gathering
Saturday, April 8
Come back to campus to cheer on the Raiders at the annual John Homon meet.  After the meet, alumni are invited to join at 6 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings on State Street to socialize - appetizers provided by the Office of Alumni Engagement.
 
Mount Union is hosting the 2017 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track & Field Championships at the  SPIRE Institute  in Geneva on May 25-27, 2017. Stay tuned for more details.
Men's Alumni Soccer Game
Sunday, April 2
We invite you back to campus to play an alumni soccer game (or cheer on the game from the sidelines), and then socialize together with the current team afterwards.   Game in Mount Union Stadium at noon w ith a post-game gathering in the
MAAC at 2:30 p.m.
 
Reach out to your teammates and join us!  Your RSVP is requested so we can plan food accordingly.
 
Football Alumni
Golf Outing
Saturday, May 6
Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at Tannenhauf Golf Course in Alliance, Ohio. The price of the event is $100 and includes the round of golf with a cart, dinner and a gift. Cash and checks made out to University of Mount Union will be accepted on day of event.  To sign up or for more information, send the names of your foresome to Daryl Ely   elydw@mountunion.edu or call 330-829-2808. 

Click here to learn more.
Save the Dates

M Club Golf Outing - June 24, 2017

Athletic Summer Camps
Alumni - do you have children or grandchildren interested in attending an athletic camp hosted by current Mount Union coaches? The Office of Alumni Engagement is offering an alumni discount. 

Camps offered include  men's and women's basketball, football, men's and women's soccer, swimming, wrestling and volleyball. Check the  athletics website for detailed information and details on how to register.
Winter Highlights

Congrats to all of the accomplishments and success of our student athletes and coaches! To see how each team did and some are still doing specifically, head to each of their sites by clicking the picture.
Men's Basketball


Women's Basketball


Men's
Swimming and Diving

Women's
Swimming and Diving

Men's Indoor
Track and Field

Women's Indoor
Track and Field


Wrestling

Spring Sports

Make sure to follow the Purple Raiders through the athletics website this 
season for schedules, updates and accomplishments throughout the year!


University Store Discount



Who doesn't love a good discount?
The University store is offering a 20% discount online from March 6-10  ONLY to all alumni!

Use promo code ALUM20 at checkout. Click  here  to shop for new Raider gear!
Do you have the desire...to join the team?

Each team appreciates alumni support.  Your gift of $50, $100 or more goes a long way in assisting Raider athletic teams when combined with each other!  

M Club membership gifts  enhance the Club's ability to provide support to the current athletic programs as well as continue to fund the functions of the club.  Gift Levels are designed to promote enthusiasm and financial support at a level you are comfortable with.  Support your team with up to 75% of your donation going directly to that team.
 
White Raider Club
Grey Raider Club
Purple Raider Club
$50 - $249
$250 - $999
$1000+

Contact a Coach 

Baseball
Paul Hesse

Golf
Matt Sindlinger
Softball
Meghan Kishman
M en's Basketball
Mike Fuline

M en's Lacrosse
Brian Stewart
Swimming and Diving
Eric Mojock
Women's Basketball
Suzy (Venet '98) Pietz

Women's Lacrosse
Em ily Fisher
Tennis
J eff Wojtowicz '84
Cross Country/Track
Kevin Lucas
Men's Soccer
Carter Poe

Volleyball
M elissa Mahnke '10
Football
Vince Kehres '98
Women's Soccer
Kelley Clark
Wrestling
Josh Malave '12