GREYHOUND STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION GCHS TURF PROJECT

GREYHOUND STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION GCHS TURF PROJECT

FROM THE GCHS STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION The Grove City High School Stadium Improvement Foundation is a volunteer group comprised of civic and business leaders, alumni, parents, and community members. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization our mission is to provide Grove City High School and the local community with a modern, high-quality, and safe, synthetic turf field. The installation of a synthetic field will allow for a broad program of sports, recreation, activities, and events. Installation of a synthetic turf field will provide a first class multi-purpose facility to maximize the use of the Grove City High School stadium in a way that will benefit student athletes, sports teams, marching band, and the entire community. The current grass field is greatly underused and ill suited to serve the needs of our growing school and neighborhood. The installation of a synthetic turf field will decrease maintenance costs and create revenue for GCHS, the school district, and the community at large. Redevelopment of the stadium and the field will positively impact Grove City, allowing for hundreds of school, local, and state events to be held annually in our new facilities. Stage one of our stadium improvement, the TURF Project, is under way and we are actively seeking corporate, local, and individual sponsors to meet our fundraising goal. Your generosity and time are greatly appreciated and will make a difference in our hometown. Sincerely, Donald Breckenridge Co-Chair Thomas D. Rutan Co-Chair

SYNTHETIC TURF TURF FACTS Made with resilient materials for safety, synthetic turf sports fields provide a uniform and consistent playing surface. Traction, rotation and slip resistance, surface abrasion and stability of synthetic turf meets the rigorous requirements of the most respected sports leagues and federations. Synthetic turf fields exponentially increase playing and practice time because they can be used daily and in all types of weather, without worry of damage. The field can be used within hours of installation and can handle the wear and tear of a variety of sports. SYNTHETIC TURF ADVANTAGES The need for a multi-use athletic field at GCHS is tremendous. With multiple sports teams, bands, and physical education classes using the facility, a synthetic turf field will allow for more usage. Synthetic turf can be utilized around 3,000 hours per year with no rest required, more than three times that of natural grass. Synthetic turfs save 500,000-1,000,000 gallons of water each year. According to the Ohio High School Athletic Association, 33% of Ohio high schools currently use synthetic turf. *According to the Synthetic Turf Council www.syntheticturfcouncil.org Of the 32 schools in Grove City High School s league, 18 already have synthetic turf fields. Installaton of synthetic turf will allow us to keep pace with league partners and improve possibilities for our school.

BENEFITS TO OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY SCHOOL BENEFITS Provide all boys and girls athletic teams space for games and practice. Increased revenue due to hosting multiple athletic events and band invitationals. Band practice may take place on the field instead of the parking lot. No events or practices would have to be canceled due to inclement weather or muddy, unsafe fields. Outdoor space for Physical Education Classes. We re counting on you; our community, friends, family, and fellow alumni for your generous support to bring the TURF Project home! COMMUNITY BENEFITS Improved stadium for hosting several annual events; Autism Foundation Clinic, Working Dog Trials, GCKA Championship Day Hosting State play-offs for multiple sporting events.

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION The estimated cost of removing the existing turf and installing the new surface approaches $750,000. Additional funding will allow for other potential stadium enhancements such as: Upgrading lights and electrical systems Upgrading the sound system Expansion of the stadium An additional press box Relocation of the goal posts for a wider field Updated locker room facilities Improved stadium accommodations (restrooms, etc.) New scoreboard Creation of a donor wall of appreciation Make donations payable to: Greyhound Stadium Improvement Foundation Please note in memo on checks TURF Project (Alumni please add your class year as well.) Send checks to: Greyhound Stadium Improvement Foundation P.O. BOX 1104 Grove City, OH 43123 CONTRIBUTION LEVELS Hall of Fame $500,000+ Legacy $250,000 - $499,999 MVP $125,000 - $249,999 Champion $100,000 - $124,999 Varsity $50,000 - $99,999 Gold $25,000 - $49,999 Silver $10,000 - $24,999 Bronze $5,000 - $9,999 Crimson & Blue $1,000 - $4,999 Greyhound $500 - $999 #1 Fan $250 - $499 *All donations are tax deductible.

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL Hall of Fame $500,000+ Legacy $250,000 - $499,999 DURATION OF BENEFITS 10 years 8 years BENEFITS Middle field logo Name on front entrance Major Honor Wall plaque Full-page program advertisement Bleacher or field banner 8 reserved season tickets and reserved parking Guest of honor (one home event) Stadium event Table sponsorships Sign location choice: Bottom of Scoreboard Locker Room Main Exit Large Honor Wall designation Half-page program advertisement 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking Guest of honor (one home event) Stadium event Table sponsorships

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL MVP $125,000 - $249,999 DURATION OF BENEFITS 8 years BENEFITS One of four field corner logos Medium Honor Wall plaque Quarter-page program advertisement 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking Guest of honor (one home event) Stadium event Table sponsorships Champion $100,000 - $124,999 8 years Sign on press box Medium Honor Wall plaque Quarter-page program advertisement 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking Guest of honor (one home event) Stadium event Table sponsorships

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL Varsity $50,000 - $99,999 DURATION OF BENEFITS 5 years BENEFITS Sideline field logo Small Honor Wall plaque Quarter-page program advertisement Group banner 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home footballgames only) Table sponsorships Guest of honor (one home event) Gold $25,000 - $49,999 4 years Field or bleacher banner Small Honor Wall plaque Quarter-page program advertisement Group banner 4 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home footbal games only) Table sponsorships Guest of honor (one home event)

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL Silver $10,000 - $24,999 DURATION OF BENEFITS 4 years BENEFITS Honor Wall recognition Quarter-page program advertisement 4 reserved season tickets and preferred parking Sandwich-framed sign advertisement Stadium event Large program donor page recognition Bronze $5,000 - $9,999 3 years Honor Wall recognition Large program donor page recognition 2 reserved season tickets Crimson & Blue $1,000 - $4,999 2 years Honor Wall recognition Large program donor page recognition 2 reserved season tickets

CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL Greyhound $500 - $999 DURATION OF BENEFITS 1 year BENEFITS Large program donor page recognition Website, Facebook, and Twitter recognition #1 Fan $250 - $499 1 year Medium program donor page recognition Website, Facebook, and Twitter recognition Entry Level Donor 2 $100 - $249 1 year Small program donor page recognition Website, Facebook, and Twitter recognition Entry Level Donor 1 $5 - $99 1 year Website, Facebook, and Twitter recognition Stadium Improvement sticker All sponsor levels include: Website, Facebook, and Twitter recognition and a Stadium Improvement sticker.

THE GREYHOUND STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION THANKS YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND CONSIDERATION.

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