Report
From Newsletter #3:
On January 5, 2006 (a work day), more than 150 people (many taking annual leave or sick leave) supporting Texas and Southern California gathered at the American Club to watch the Rose Bowl game which was designated as the National Championship Game for the 2005 season. In the end, Texas, won the Rose Bowl, two years in a row as a team not from either Big Ten or Pac-12.
From Newsletter #6:
In January 2006, we had the most memorable Texas football watching parties of all time. Texas was to face USC in Rose Bowl which was designated as the National Championship game for that season. The alumni organization of USC had invited us to join them in their party at The American Club Hong Kong. It was a huge party. My estimate was that there were more than 50 alumni from Texas and more than 100 alumni from USC. Don’t forget that it was a work day! There were so many people there that American Club had to move us to a smaller room which USC had not booked. We were supposed to order at least one drink each but their staff was so busy that many of us could not order anything! In the end, the alumni of USC left the scene with their heads down while we stayed to party a bit more. Right! We were the National Champion of the season!
Invitation
Finally, we have sorted out the details of our viewing party. In fact, we are joining the alumni of USC to watch the game together. We heard that they are having a big crowd that day. So, it would be nice for each of us to see them weeping when our team beats theirs (at least, that’s what we hope). Now, here are the details:
Date: January 5, 2006
Time: 9am HKT (Kickoff at the same time)
Venue: McKay’s Bar, The American Club Hong Kong (Town Club) (49/F, Exchange Square II, Central, Hong Kong)
Fee: Buy your own drinks and donations welcomed
We are expecting at least 20 Texas Exes in the party. A few alumni from overseas will probably join us, too. We know that the day is a working day but it is, as one alumnus put, a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see our team play in the national championship game (maybe an exaggeration). Go to work late; take the day off; pretend to be sick… Just be there to support your school!
RSVP. Remember to bring your Texas gears to the venue. You may call Victor at 9218 XXXX or Benjamin at 62 44X XXX when necessary. See you there!