News release Public Information Office   SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu     www.selu.edu/news Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 7/18/03 Click on image for publication quality photo JOIN THE SOUTHEASTERN FE-LIONS -- Members of the FE-Lions, Southeastern’s new social organization for female football fans, and football Head Coach Hal Mumme gathered recently to congratulate Veda Abene who submitted the winning name for the group. The FE-Lions will host a luncheon meeting at Murphy’s Seafood Restaurant on Thursdays before each home football game. From left, are Alumni Association Director Kathy Pittman, Pam McInnis, Mumme, June Mumme, Freda Green, Heather Lawrence, Abene, Chris Eleser and Roomie the Lion. WOMEN'S FOOTBALL GROUP CHOOSES NAME: 'FE-LIONS'        HAMMOND -- The female fans of Southeastern Louisiana University football officially has a name. It’s the “FE-Lions.”       Southeastern alumnus Veda Abene, who is assistant to the dean of Continuing Education and a Southeastern alumnus, submitted the winning moniker for the new group, which is designed as a fun and spirit-oriented social organization.       The new name stands for “F(emale)E(nthusiast)-Lions)," said organizer Pam Skibinski. She said the FE-Lions already have more than 80 members and are planning a kickoff luncheon for noon on Thursday, August 28, at the Alumni Center. The event will feature football Head Coach Hal Mumme and his assistants.        Coordinating efforts with the Athletic Department, the steering committee has scheduled subsequent luncheons at Murphy’s Seafood Restaurant, 1700 N. Morrison Boulevard, on the Thursday preceding each home game, with the exception of Homecoming Week (October 13-18). That week, Skibinski explained, the FE-Lions will team up for an event with the Gridiron Club.        Tickets for each noon luncheon meeting are $12 per person. Luncheon dates are August 28, September 4, October 2,  November 6, and November 13.       “To join the FE-Lions, send a check made out to ‘Southeastern FE-Lions’ for $10 annual dues, plus an additional $12 for each meeting you plan to attend,” Skibinski said. The check should be mailed by August 15 to the Southeastern Alumni Center, 500 West University Ave., Hammond, LA 70401.        For additional information about the FE-Lions, contact the Alumni Center, 985-549-2150.  Return to News Releases