News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu summer 05 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 8/12/05   SOUTHEASTERN FE-LIONS ANNOUNCE SCHEDULE, RECRUIT MEMBERS        HAMMOND – The FE-Lions, the popular social organization for female fans of Southeastern Louisiana University athletics, has announced its 2005-06 schedule and is recruiting new members.        The organization has grown in two years to more than 200 members, said President Veda Abene. The FE-Lions host luncheons on Thursdays in conjunction with Lions football games and sponsor other functions such as the annual “Champagne Bingo” athletic fund raiser.        Annual dues are $10, and luncheon tickets are $13 until August 15 and $15 after that date.        “Our programs promise to be more fun than ever, with great speakers, lively commentary, delicious food, and spirited chatter amongst our members,” said Abene. “You won’t want to miss a single event — and you surely won’t want to miss an opportunity to get your tickets for Champagne Bingo. So mark your calendars and get ready to show your FE-Lion spirit!  Like the song says, ‘Let’s get it started…’”        The schedule includes FE-Lions luncheons, which will be held this year at Tope La Catering, 113 East Thomas St., on September 1 and 8, October 6 and 20, November 10, and December 1. The FE-Lions also will participate in the August 19 Southeastern pep rally during Hammond’s Hot August Nights, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Hammond.        Special events include a cocktail social on September 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the Alumni Center to gear up for the October 1 Southeastern-Tulane University football game in New Orleans’ Tad Gormley Stadium, and Champagne Bingo on January 28 at Southeastern’s Twelve Oaks.        For additional information about the FE-Lions, contact the Southeastern Alumni Association at 985-549-2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM (758-2586).