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. 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
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.
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
CONTRIBUTION LEVELS
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:
Hall of Fame
$500,000+
• Upgrading lights and electrical systems
Legacy
$250,000 - $499,999
• Upgrading the sound system
MVP
$125,000 - $249,999
Champion
$100,000 - $124,999
• Relocation of the goal posts for a wider field
Varsity
$50,000 - $99,999
• Updated locker room facilities
Gold
$25,000 - $49,999
• New scoreboard
Silver
$10,000 - $24,999
• Creation of a donor wall of appreciation
Bronze
$5,000 - $9,999
Make donations payable to: Greyhound Stadium Improvement Foundation
Crimson & Blue
$1,000 - $4,999
Greyhound
$500 - $999
#1 Fan
$250 - $499
• Expansion of the stadium • An additional press box
• Improved stadium accommodations (restrooms, etc.)
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
*All donations are tax deductible.
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Hall of Fame $500,000+
10 years
• 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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
Legacy $250,000 - $499,999
8 years
• 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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
MVP $125,000 - $249,999
8 years
• One of four field corner logos • Medium Honor Wall plaque • Quarter-page program advertisement • 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Varsity $50,000 - $99,999
5 years
• 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) • Announcements at all home events • Table sponsorships • Guest of honor (one home event) • News release
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) • Announcements at all home events • Table sponsorships • Guest of honor (one home event) • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Silver $10,000 - $24,999
4 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Quarter-page program advertisement • 4 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home football games only) • Sandwich-framed sign advertisement • News release • Stadium event • Announcements at all home events • Large program donor page recognition
Bronze $5,000 - $9,999
3 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Large program donor page recognition • Announcements at all home events • 2 reserved season tickets (regular season home football games only)
Crimson & Blue $1,000 - $4,999
2 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Large program donor page recognition • 2 reserved season tickets (regular season home football games only)
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Greyhound $500 - $999
1 year
• 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.
GREYHOUND STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION CONNECT WITH US www.gchsgreyhounds.com/hq/the-greyhound-stadium-improvement-committee www.facebook.com/GreyhoundStadiumImprovementCommittee @GCHSGreyhounds #TURFProject Materials paid for by private funds. 2015
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. 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
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.
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
CONTRIBUTION LEVELS
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:
Hall of Fame
$500,000+
• Upgrading lights and electrical systems
Legacy
$250,000 - $499,999
• Upgrading the sound system
MVP
$125,000 - $249,999
Champion
$100,000 - $124,999
• Relocation of the goal posts for a wider field
Varsity
$50,000 - $99,999
• Updated locker room facilities
Gold
$25,000 - $49,999
• New scoreboard
Silver
$10,000 - $24,999
• Creation of a donor wall of appreciation
Bronze
$5,000 - $9,999
Make donations payable to: Greyhound Stadium Improvement Foundation
Crimson & Blue
$1,000 - $4,999
Greyhound
$500 - $999
#1 Fan
$250 - $499
• Expansion of the stadium • An additional press box
• Improved stadium accommodations (restrooms, etc.)
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
*All donations are tax deductible.
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Hall of Fame $500,000+
10 years
• 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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
Legacy $250,000 - $499,999
8 years
• 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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
MVP $125,000 - $249,999
8 years
• One of four field corner logos • Medium Honor Wall plaque • Quarter-page program advertisement • 6 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
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 (regular season home football games only) • Announcements at all home events • Guest of honor (one home event) • Stadium event • Table sponsorships • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Varsity $50,000 - $99,999
5 years
• 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) • Announcements at all home events • Table sponsorships • Guest of honor (one home event) • News release
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) • Announcements at all home events • Table sponsorships • Guest of honor (one home event) • News release
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Silver $10,000 - $24,999
4 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Quarter-page program advertisement • 4 reserved season tickets and preferred parking (regular season home football games only) • Sandwich-framed sign advertisement • News release • Stadium event • Announcements at all home events • Large program donor page recognition
Bronze $5,000 - $9,999
3 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Large program donor page recognition • Announcements at all home events • 2 reserved season tickets (regular season home football games only)
Crimson & Blue $1,000 - $4,999
2 years
• Honor Wall recognition • Large program donor page recognition • 2 reserved season tickets (regular season home football games only)
CONTRIBUTION INFORMATION CONTRIBUTION LEVEL
DURATION OF BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Greyhound $500 - $999
1 year
• 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.
GREYHOUND STADIUM IMPROVEMENT FOUNDATION CONNECT WITH US www.gchsgreyhounds.com/hq/the-greyhound-stadium-improvement-committee www.facebook.com/GreyhoundStadiumImprovementCommittee @GCHSGreyhounds #TURFProject Materials paid for by private funds. 2015
