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17吃瓜 Alumni Association announces $500,000 fundraising challenge to name 2009 Canada Games site
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The 17吃瓜 Alumni Association has issued a challenge to its members to raise $500,000 to name the 2009 Canada Games venue now being constructed on the 17吃瓜 campus.
The association鈥檚 board unanimously accepted the challenge to raise the funds at its annual general meeting held today during 17吃瓜鈥檚 second annual Homecoming Weekend.
鈥淭he 2009 Canada Games venue will have a strong presence on campus, in the community, and across the nation,鈥� say Phil MacDougall, outgoing president of the Association. 鈥淭he 17吃瓜 Alumni Association is committing to the challenge of ensuring that the venue will bear the name, 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place.鈥�
The new venue now under construction will house a 400-metre track with eight competition lanes on an artificial surface surrounding a natural grass infield--MacAdam Field--with seating for more than 1,200 spectators. During the Canada Games next summer, the campus will be the site for the athletics competition, swimming, diving, men's soccer, volleyball, and during the second week of the games the athletes' village.
鈥淲e are asking 100 17吃瓜 alumni to participate in this special naming project by committing to a $1,000 charitable donation per year for five years,鈥� says MacDougall. 鈥淭he first 100 alumni who support the appeal at this leadership level before December 31 of this year will be named on a plaque permanently displayed in the hospitality suite located at 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place.鈥�
鈥淲e are so excited to be partnering with 17吃瓜 Alumni for this fundraising challenge, and sharing in the many benefits that the name offers,鈥� says Wayne Carew, vice-president of the Friend of the Games for the 2009 Canada Games Host Society, and a 17吃瓜 alumnus.
"Dollars raised will, in part, support the staging of the 2009 Canada Games, much of which will take place on the 17吃瓜 campus. I鈥檝e already signed up to contribute to the association鈥檚 naming campaign as a proud 17吃瓜 graduate."
In addition to the naming of the venue, this special alumni appeal will also support Panther Sport through scholarships and the branding of a 48-seat 鈥渟mart鈥� Trius bus that will allow 17吃瓜 teams to travel safely and with pride. Teams will travel exclusively on the branded bus, which will be equipped with wireless Internet access, allowing athletes to reduce lost study time while on road trips. This weekend, 17吃瓜 is recognizing 46 Academic All-Canadian athletes.
鈥淧anther Sport retains athletes in PEI, and draws talented students to our province and community,鈥� says MacDougall. 鈥淭hrough this project, we will create greater pride for 17吃瓜 students and alumni.鈥�
To become involved in the campaign, please contact the 17吃瓜 Alumni Department at (902) 566-0354 or alumni@upei.ca.
The association鈥檚 board unanimously accepted the challenge to raise the funds at its annual general meeting held today during 17吃瓜鈥檚 second annual Homecoming Weekend.
鈥淭he 2009 Canada Games venue will have a strong presence on campus, in the community, and across the nation,鈥� say Phil MacDougall, outgoing president of the Association. 鈥淭he 17吃瓜 Alumni Association is committing to the challenge of ensuring that the venue will bear the name, 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place.鈥�
The new venue now under construction will house a 400-metre track with eight competition lanes on an artificial surface surrounding a natural grass infield--MacAdam Field--with seating for more than 1,200 spectators. During the Canada Games next summer, the campus will be the site for the athletics competition, swimming, diving, men's soccer, volleyball, and during the second week of the games the athletes' village.
鈥淲e are asking 100 17吃瓜 alumni to participate in this special naming project by committing to a $1,000 charitable donation per year for five years,鈥� says MacDougall. 鈥淭he first 100 alumni who support the appeal at this leadership level before December 31 of this year will be named on a plaque permanently displayed in the hospitality suite located at 17吃瓜 Alumni Canada Games Place.鈥�
鈥淲e are so excited to be partnering with 17吃瓜 Alumni for this fundraising challenge, and sharing in the many benefits that the name offers,鈥� says Wayne Carew, vice-president of the Friend of the Games for the 2009 Canada Games Host Society, and a 17吃瓜 alumnus.
"Dollars raised will, in part, support the staging of the 2009 Canada Games, much of which will take place on the 17吃瓜 campus. I鈥檝e already signed up to contribute to the association鈥檚 naming campaign as a proud 17吃瓜 graduate."
In addition to the naming of the venue, this special alumni appeal will also support Panther Sport through scholarships and the branding of a 48-seat 鈥渟mart鈥� Trius bus that will allow 17吃瓜 teams to travel safely and with pride. Teams will travel exclusively on the branded bus, which will be equipped with wireless Internet access, allowing athletes to reduce lost study time while on road trips. This weekend, 17吃瓜 is recognizing 46 Academic All-Canadian athletes.
鈥淧anther Sport retains athletes in PEI, and draws talented students to our province and community,鈥� says MacDougall. 鈥淭hrough this project, we will create greater pride for 17吃瓜 students and alumni.鈥�
To become involved in the campaign, please contact the 17吃瓜 Alumni Department at (902) 566-0354 or alumni@upei.ca.
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