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.

Summer 2017
Raiders Baseball Wins First OAC Title Since 1970


Click the photo to read more about their journey through the tournament!
Coach Spotlight
Raiders Baseball Head Coach Paul Hesse
Named OAC Don Schaly Coach of the Year

It is the second time he as won the honor after the 21-year manager led the Purple Raiders to a school record 31 wins and their first OAC regular season title since 1970. As head coach, Hesse has led the Raiders to 10 conference tournament appearances including the 2013 title with championship game appearances in 1999, 2002 and 2017.
Raiders Gathering: The SPIRE Institute 
Saturday, May 27
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Raider fans are invited to join us at the SPIRE Institute (Ron Clutter '80) in Geneva, OH for a Mount Union gathering on the patio in the purple tent. As the host institution of the championship meet, we're excited to show the country our Purple Raider support! 

To plan food accordingly, please rsvp with the Alumni Office at  alumni@mountunion.edu   if you are attending the gathering.
Several Raiders are currently ranked to participate at nationals however the final roster won't be set until the weekend prior. 

To purchase tickets click 
here

The SPIRE Institute is the vision of Mount Union alumnus, Ron Clutter '80, and houses multiple sporting venues all on one campus. It is an official Olympic and Paralympic training facility plus houses the SPIRE Academy, a national and international academy for high school and postgraduate athletes.  Learn more about SPIRE Institute .  
Annual Golf Outing: Tannenhauf Golf Club
Saturday, June 24
1 p.m.

Alumni and friends are invited to enjoy a day of recreational golf at the Alumni Golf Scramble hosted by M Club. Sponsorships are also available. Take part in this annual event to raise funds for Raider athletics and have some fun with your family and friends.

Spring Highlights

Congrats to all of the accomplishments and success of our student athletes and coaches! Click the photos to check out how each team performed.
Softball
Women's Track and Field 
Raiders 2nd at OAC
Championships; Adam Named
Outstanding Sprinter
Men's Track and Field
Mount Union Wins 8th
Straight OAC Title;
Troyer Named Outstanding
Sprinter of Meet
Women's Golf
Raiders Win Second
Consecutive OAC
Championship
Men's Golf
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Mount Union Earns
Fourth Consecutive OAC
Lacrosse Tournament Title
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
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 
boy's and girl's basketball and soccer, football, swimming, and volleyball.

Check the  athletics website  for detailed information and details on how to register.
Hall of Fame Class of 2017 Will Be
Announced in June 

Mark Your Calendars!

M Club Hall of Fame Ceremony
Friday, September 22, 6 p.m.
( All Raider fans are welcome to support the inductees)

Join us as they are announced during the Mount Union football game halftime show
Saturday, September 23, 1:30 p.m. vs. Baldwin Wallace
Thank You to all of those who donated your time, talents, and treasures in support of our Raider teams and athletes! 

Your membership gifts this year supported:
Pole vaults - Track
Travel Bags - Softball
Soccer Goals for game days - Men's/Women's Soccer
Baseball Machine - Baseball
   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
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