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Community

PSU Jax partnered with Challenge Enterprises for a Beach Clean Up on Earth Day.  The Vice Mayor of Jacksonville Beach joined us as well!  We had a great turnout and collected many bags of trash.  After we were done picking up trash, we gathered at Sneakers for some refreshments.  It was a terrific day.  Giving back to our Community is a priority for our Chapter.

 

Philanthropy

Our Board volunteered for the third annual dinner at the Gabriel House of Care in March 2024.   This wonderful facility provides affordable lodging to adult cancer and transplant patients and their caregivers.  Every patient and their caregiver personally thanked us for the meal that we prepared.   Many said that they are now PENN STATE fans and one gentleman was a PSU graduate!  We make new friends every visit.  WE ARE considered part of the Gabriel House Family.

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Social

PENN STATE knows how to get social!   Our Football Watch Parties are legendary and hugely popular.  But did you know that we also held events at the Daytona 500, the Jacksonville Icemen, the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp and Summer Happy Hours in 3 locations?   Get ready for an action packed 2024 with much, much more!

Membership

We stay connected with all Penn Staters, whether they are alumni, friends of Penn State, students or PSU Parents.  Our goal is to connect with anyone who loves Penn State.   We have many active committees and are looking to grow them with interested members.  Our committees include Social, Community Outreach/Philanthropic, Membership and Social Media/Public Relations.  Contact us if you have an interest in volunteering your time!

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2023 Student send-off event

2025 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - WATCH PARTIES AT CULHANES SOUTHSIDE

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PENN STATE JAX APPAREL AND MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE!!

A few of the items pictured below, much more on the site!

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The Penn State Jacksonville Chapter Board

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Jason Diaz, President

 

 

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Brian Harman, Vice President

 

 

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Dave Gnage, Treasurer

 

 

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Ingrid Jakabcsin, Secretary / Public Relations Chair

 

 

 

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Rich Holtz, Student Recruitment Committee Chair

 

 

 

 

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Linda Vetovich, Membership Committee Chair

 

 

 

 

 

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Kristen Howard, Community Outreach/Philanthropy Committee Chair

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Diane Yendol-Hoppey, Scholarship Committee Chair

Our loyal Alumni and Penn State friends love connecting!
Look at what some of our members have to say.

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“I love the Watch Parties.  Games are so much fun with Penn State fans”
— Tom S.

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“We had a blast at the Icemen Event.  We were part of the Penn State Proud section and loved it.”
— John B.

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“The Banquet was incredible. We met so many nice people and the speaker was fascinating.  A true "can't miss" event."
— Joan F.

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