• Membership Renewal Mailing
• National Marathon
• Kick-Off Shindig and Viewing Party
• SE Table for the United for D.C. Luncheon
• Philly Union Roadtrips Update

Coming To A Mailbox Near You

We will be sending out the 2010 SE Membership Mailing next week, so make sure you check for it amongst all that wonderful junk mail that keeps the USPS operational.

If you would like to help in the monster stuffing party on Saturday, please do not hesitate to send us a note.

For those that would like to get theirs in immediately, just follow the steps found on the Membership page.

Is It In You?

For those of you not venturing forth to Charleston, please consider helping out United Builds with an aid station at RFK for the National Marathon.

As in past years, there is plenty of Gatorade and water to hand out to those tired and thirsty types as we show some true DC spirit!

For more information, you can contact Kat Cheshire at KCheshire@dcunited.com or sign up directly online here.

Grab Your Friends

The evening’s entertainment on Saturday, March 27th is free for one and all as we begin the season with a bang. So plan on joining us at the Kick-Off Shindig and viewing party at Continental.

However, for you more competitive types that would like to participate in the A-SPAN Bar Triathlon, teams are already forming.

Speaking of Kick-Offs

We have a few seats remaining at the SE table for the Eighth Annual Kick-Off Luncheon at the Renaissance on April 1st to support all the wonderful programs run by the charitable arm of DC United.

Individual seats are normally $150, but we are yet again providing members a significant discount by sponsoring a table. If you would like to join in on this special event for only $110 – we would be pleased to reserve a seat for you. Please drop a note to outreach@screaming-eagles.com

You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘em

Don’t get left behind on the bus trips for the Union match on April 10th!

There are only a half-dozen seats left on the Atlantic City option and we have already had to go to a second bus for the day-of-game trek.

Tickets for the match are already at stratospheric levels and will probably be the largest contingent of SE’s we’ve ever had for a road trip.

·         Option 1 Ticket Only – We cannot offer information about ticket distribution as Philadelphia is not giving ticketing information at this time

·         Option 2 Ticket & Bus – Usual ticket and bus combination

·         Option 3 Ticket, Bus, and Hotel room in Atlantic City – this will be in conjunction with the Bara Brava.  We will be taking a bus to Atlantic City on Friday night for some gambling and fun.  A hotel room will be included in the cost in Atlantic City (room & price based on double occupancy).  Saturday morning we will depart from Atlantic City and meet all the other DC United Supporter’s in Philadelphia for tailgating.

At this time WE DO NOT HAVE PRICES for any of the ticket packages. Philadelphia has not released how many tickets are available to the supporter groups or even how much the tickets will cost.  It appears there is a possibility ALL DC United fans may be limited to a certain number of tickets by Philadelphia.  These tickets will be split evenly among the supporter groups for DC United.

Road trip Director Jimi Butler is taking names on a first come, first served basis.  For those of you who have already contacted him, he has you on the list (he asks that you please respond to the last e-mail he sent you with which option you are interested in and how many tickets).

If this is the first time you are inquiring about the road trip please include your name, your current Screaming Eagles membership status for the 2010 season, ticket package you are interested in, and how many tickets you would like (we cannot guarantee you the number you have requested until we know how many tickets we are being allocated).

Please contact Jimi at roadtrips@screaming-eagles.com

D.C. United is sponsoring a FREE bus trip to the 2010 SuperDraft in Philadelphia on Thursday, January 14. This is a great chance to see and welcome the new D.C. United talent (and to immediately start slagging on the poor schnooks who were selected by rival teams!).

The complete itinerary and the sign up form is here (it's first come, first serve).

If you have questions, contact:

Dale Eustler
Grassroots Coordinator
deustler@dcunited.com
202-587-5000

Come out and meet D.C United's new coach!

Tuesday, January 5
Black Finn
1620 I Street, NW
Washington, DC

(Farragut North and Farragut West metro stops are the closest stops)

6 pm-8pm

Free appetizers and happy hour drink specials.

President and CEO Kevin Payne will also be there to introduce Curt and give a preview for the coming season.

Today is the big day!

Thanks to all who came out for the Toys and Toddies Happy Hour on Friday, Dec. 4th and donated a veritable horde of gifts for the children!

Santa and his helpful little elves will be handing out these presents to hundreds of kids from our nation’s capital this very day at Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s annual holiday party.

“D.C. United is happy to once again partner with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton for her annual Holiday Party,” said United’s Director of Community Relations Aprile Pritchet. 

“Serving our community is a part of the team’s mission and we are grateful to be in the position to put smiles on so many children’s faces during this special time of year.”

D.C. United player Josh Wicks will be present to lend a helping hand to Santa Claus by distributing toys, donated by United staff and supporters and the Congresswoman’s office, to all in attendance.

For the past nineteen years, the Eleanor Holmes Norton Annual Capitol Hill Christmas Party has provided toys, such as board games, books and sports equipment, as well as warm clothes to disadvantaged kids in the D.C. area.

More than 300 children are expected to benefit from this year’s event.

Special thanks to Julius James for coming out and assisting with the prize drawings during the Happy Hour!

The supporters in attendance enjoyed the opportunity to meet the Trinidad & Tobago defender and get his take on the World Cup Draw.

Congrats to all the winners who got to take home lots of fun stuff courtesy of United for DC, the SE Community Outreach team and the American Outlaws.

If you would like to help out with future events, please do not hesitate to drop a note to outreach@screaming-eagles.com

We’re just a few hours away for the big moment!

No, we are not talking about the bouncing balls at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre, nor are we referring to the excitement at Union Station to see the noon time swarm of Stu Holden fans.

Rather, we are focused in on the Toys and Toddies Happy Hour at Union Jack’s in Ballston tonight from 6pm – 8pm!

That’s right.

Since few of us can afford to jet all the way to the beautiful scene beneath Table Mountain, much less take time off of work to watch the World Cup Draw live…

We have decided that our Toy Drive Happy Hour this year will give folks plenty of opportunity to discuss how the soccer gods have blessed or cursed our favorite national sides.

Sorry, Thierry Henry will not be present to take any gifts that you might bring for the Eleanor Holmes Holiday party.

But Julius James will be glad to share the season’s greetings with fans.

Who knows, perhaps there might even be a Santa sighting or at least his elves giving away fabulous prizes in the final raffle of the year.

So, if you haven’t yet managed to get a ball signed by the team… this might be your lucky night!

Grab a toy and some friends to bring along and have a happy jolly time!

Scott Arrington wins this season’s Screaming Eagles endurance award hands down!!

He sent his thanks to all who helped support him on his mission to raise funds while running the JFK 50 Miler:

Thanks to your generosity $840 dollars were donated to the FC Frederick Scholarship Fund.

Your kindness has opened the doors and created opportunity for children who may not otherwise get to play.

The way I see it, this is not just about playing soccer. This is about kids learning to excel, learning to believe in themselves, learning to overcome adversity, being  part of a team and something positive.  We all see the headlines everyday about all the negativity in terms of youth crime, substance abuse, gangs etc. In my career as a social worker I have seen the damaging effects of these things way too closely.

Thank you for making a difference.

Scott was happy to report that he not only finished the 50 mile race, but that it was a great experience:

… I could not have completed it without the support of my wife and family, and your support as well.  There was no way I was going to let you all down!

Thankfully I was blessed with optimal weather!  I started at 5 am going up South Mountain to get on the Appalachian Trail at South Mountain Inn. By 8:45 I had made it the 15 miles to the C&O Canal at Weverton Cliffs.  The AT was tough in terms of the terrain.  The 26+ miles on the C&O Canal was tough mentally.  The rest of the trip from Damn #4 through Downsville and eventually to Williamsport was tough mentally and physically!  I was able to complete the course after 10hours and 15 minutes and head home before sundown!

Thank you all for your support!

You can watch these critical matches surrounded by friends and family at the usual viewing spots: Momo’s, Kitty O’Shea’s, Babylon Futbol Cafe and Slainte. Kick off for the game on Tuesday is 8:00 pm, Saturday is 8:30 pm.

Looking for Some Live Soccer Action?

If you don’t have plans for Saturday morning, the Screaming Eagles FC will take on the Barra Brava FC Premier at the Maryland Soccerplex, Field #24. Kick off is at 9:00 am. BYO coffee and donuts.

Tickets Still Available for Awards Reception

The Sixth Annual United Awards Reception
Tuesday October 27, 2009
Atlas Performing Arts Center
 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 

Timing:
6:30-7:30pm Registration & Cocktails
7:30-8:30pm Awards Presentation
8:30-9:30pm Reception

Cost
Presenting Sponsor: $3500
Supporting Sponsor: $2000
Individual: $100

To order your ticket, go here. If you have questions, contact Kate Larned at United for DC at klarned@dcunited.com

Our brothers from the North, the Baltimore Brigade, have come up with a simple salute to honor Charlie tonight. Just print off this pdf of a #9 and hold it up at the 9th minute of the game (if you can make some extras to pass out that would be great). 

See you at RFK

D.C. United-Chivas USA
Saturday, Oct 3
RFK Stadium
Kick off 7:30 pm

Tickets:  The SE Ticket Mistress can take advanced orders until 4 pm Friday (otherwise head up to the SE ticket window, cash only). Contact her at tickets@screaming-eagles.com To get tickets in the Aerie, send an email to outreach@screaming-eagles.com

Tailgate: You can pre-order passes for pick up at the SE membership table, $7 for members and $10 for non (Non members need a pass even if they’re only drinking). Send payments to payments@screaming-eagles.com via Paypal and indicate how many passes you’re buying. If you place order after 4 pm on Friday, print off and bring your receipt with you (otherwise we have no idea if you’ve pre-paid).

Tailgate Timing

3:30 pm Beverage tent opens
4:00 pm The Fabulous Buffet opens
6:00 pm Tailgate Pass sales end
6:30 pm Buffet closes
7:00 pm Beverage tent closes, head inside

Sides and Desserts Needed
If you can bring something, please contact Suzanne at queenofcheese@screaming-eagles.com so we know what’s coming. If you’re bringing something that needs to be heated in a warmer we REALLY need to know in advance so we leave a warmer for you. Items can be homemade or store bought (even a jar of salsa!)

Volunteers
We really need other people to step up this week as many of the usual suspects not coming (something about a date with Ovechkin). Volunteers get to eat for free (and if we think you’re cool, we’ll tell what’s in the secret sauce). If you can help, send a note to Thea at thea@screaming-eagles.com .

SE Wine Clubbers Again, we need a volunteer or two to mind the tent as the usual people not available If you can help, send an email to Kim at kim@screaming-eagles.com  (if no one steps up we  just won’t have this week, no biggie).

The Sixth Annual United Awards Reception
Tuesday October 27, 2009
Atlas Performing Arts Center
 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC 

Timing:
6:30-7:30pm Registration & Cocktails
7:30-8:30pm Awards Presentation
8:30-9:30pm Reception

Cost
Presenting Sponsor: $3500
Supporting Sponsor: $2000
Individual: $100

To order your ticket, go here. If you have questions, contact Kate Larned at United for DC at klarned@dcunited.com