Past Awardees
Larry Black
Walter Johnson
Al Buehler
Katerina Glosova
North Carolina Central University Dr. LeRoy T. Walker 4th Annual Track & Field Weekend “Passing the Baton: Where Past Meets Present For a Promising Future”
Lee Calhoun
Norman Tate
Dr. LeRoy T. Walker
Edwin Roberts
Dr. LeRoy Walker
Elisha Marshall
Charles Foster
Jason Smoots
Ron Draper
Master of Ceremonies Emmy Award-winning Track & Field Sports Journalist and TV Commentator Larry Rawson
Jessica Mills
Andrew McCray
Julius Sang
Ronnie Ray
Melvin Bassett
Robert Ouko
Vance Robinson
Hakeem Muhammed
Keynote Speaker: Joetta Clark Diggs 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000 Olympian Motivational Extraordinaire, Author And Business Woman
1964 Track Team
Guest Speaker: Ralph Boston Legendary Long Jump Olympic Champion Former two time world record holder 1960 Gold, 1964 Silver and 1968 Bronze Medalist
Christopher Davis
April 20-21, 2018 2007 Track Team
The North Carolina Central University Track & Field program cordially invites all former Track & Field student-athletes, family and friends to the 4th annual Track & Field Banquet. This exciting event will take place April 20 - 21, 2018. Our theme is “PASSING THE BATON: WHERE PAST MEETS PRESENT FOR A PROMISING FUTURE”. This is an annual event to support the NCCU Track & Field program and the student-athletes with scholarship and operational dollars. The weekend activities include: Social Gathering 6:00 to 10:00 pm Joetta Clark Diggs Book Signing Friday, April 20, 2018 Hilton Durham near Duke University Hotel 3800 Hillsborough Road Durham, NC 27705 Phone (919) 564-2904
The purpose of this event is to share with our former & current NCCU Track & Field student-athletes, friends and supporters, our Ten-Year Plan for the following: The Mission Statement of the NCCU Track & Field Committee is:
To initiate and assist in initiatives that will support the NCCU
Track & Field Program, and its student-athletes, in obtaining maximum team and individual performance in college Competition. 2. To enhance the legacy of program founder and architect Dr. LeRoy T. Walker by educating the public of his legendary contributions to the sport of Track & Field, to the University, and society as a leader and educator.
The 2018 honorees will include : The 1964/1965 Track Team - The University’s first Track & Field Conference Champions and the 2007 Team NCAA Division II Indoor 3rd place finishers
Name:__________________________________________________________ Address:________________________________________________________ City:____________________________________________________________ State:____________________________ Zip:__________________________ Home Phone:____________________________________________________ Email:__________________________________________________________ Please check one of the following for the Banquet: _____Single Ticket Seats X $75.00 each ( $32– tax-deductible) _____Dr. LeRoy T. Walker VIP Table $3,000.00 ( $2,570 tax-deductible). _____Platinum VIP Table $1,500.00
Banquet Cost (Friday, April 20, 2018) Single Tickets - $75.00 ( $32 tax-deductible) Dr. LeRoy T. Walker VIP Table - $3,000.00 (10 per table) ($2,570 tax-deductible) Platinum VIP Table - $1,500.00 ( $1,070 tax-deductible) Patron Table - $750.00 ( $320 tax-deductible)
Join us for a Track & Field social gathering, where we can socialize and have a good time! Snacks will be provided. Joetta Clark Diggs Book Signing - 6:00 p.m. Dinner - 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 21, 2018 Hilton Durham near Duke University Hotel 3800 Hillsborough Road Durham, NC 27705 Phone: (919) 564-2904
NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY DR. LEROY T. WALKER BANQUET REGISTRATION FORM (Please complete and RETURN registration form with remittance by April 13).
For Hotel reservations, Hilton Durham near Duke University. Guest room rates for this event will be $114.00 base rate (not including tax or any amenity add on). Call the hotel reservation desk and mention this event. Use Code word NCCUTF. NCCU IS A 501C3 INSTITUTION. YOUR EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS OVER THE VALUE OF THE GOODS RECEIVED ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL TAX LAW. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR TAX ADVISOR. If you have questions, please refer them to: Committee Chair Mike Lipscomb (908) 391-0290,
[email protected] Head Track & Field Coach, Tavius Walker, (919) 530-6712
[email protected] _____Patron Table $750.00 ( $320 tax-deductible). (Table Name)___________________________________________ __________ I cannot attend but wish to give $_____________ ___________I/we decline benefits. Payments may be made by check, cashier’s check, or money order. TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD, VISIT WWW.NCCU.EDU AND SELECT “GIVING” Please make all tender payable to: NCCU Foundation, Inc. (Important!!) Please note on the memo line for proper credit NCCU Track & Field Banquet. Please mail remittance TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED $________________ Please send remittance by April 13 to: North Carolina Central University Division of Institutional Advancement P.O. Box 19363 Durham, North Carolina 27707