TO: Editors, news directors, Rose Bowl feature reporters
FROM: Tim Kelley, Office of News and Public Affairs, (608) 265-9870
RE: Organizing Badger mania

The Wisconsin Alumni Association creates, sponsors, organizes and pays for the pep rally and other festivities leading up to the Rose Bowl Jan. 1.

Here's a list of WAA staffers who help organize and promote Badger mania. They can talk about some of the activities planned in Pasadena, what they do and what it takes to put on a good party for 50,000 or so fans.

-- Gayle Langer, WAA executive director, helped WAA launch its first Rose Bowl tour in 1963. Century Plaza. (310) 277-2000.

-- Paula Bonner, WAA associate executive director, is a key organizer. Century Plaza, (310) 277-2000.

-- Jeff Wendorf, WAA senior director of alumni outreach is arranging the Huddle with the Faculty program Dec. 31 at 8:30 a.m. at the Century Plaza, among many other events. Westin Bonaventure, (213) 624-1000.

-- Ann Groves Lloyd, WAA senior director of campus outreach, is coordinating the admissions reception for prospective students and parents at the Century Plaza 12/30 at 5:30 p.m., among many other events. Westin Bonaventure, (213) 624-1000.

-- Su Schaffer, WAA volunteer president from Menlo Park, Calif., has helped organize Cailfornia activities. Century Plaza, (310) 277-2000.

WAA, which offers benefits, services and programs to alumni and friends of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, also organizes the tour packages favored by many traveling fans.