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| Thursday, August 16, 2007 |
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Junior Council kicks off Fundraising Campaign
By Greg LaBrie @ 10:05 AM
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In its efforts to raise money for the USA Junior National team, the Junior Council launched its fundraising campaign this summer to raise the $60,000 needed to send this team to Worlds.
The 2007 IRF Junior World Championships will be held this December in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The team members (see related article on this site) are working hard on and off the court to also raise the necessary funds to get the team to Worlds.
The first phase of the Junior Council’s campaign consists of the State Racquetball Associations appeal. Last year, the states played a huge role in contributing over $8000 to the team. 23 states participated in this campaign last year, with Michigan leading the way with a $1000 contribution. Many of the states who contributed had no players on the team.
This year’s goal is to have a 100% participation rate by all the states, a lofty goal but a necessary one considering the expense of this trip. All state associations receive money from the USAR from their memberships, a portion earmarked for junior racquetball development, so states may use these funds as well as others towards the team if desired.
The next phase is the Friends of Junior Racquetball campaign. Individuals will be contacted to ask for assistance with this year’s team. Corporate sponsorships are also being pursued.
If you would like to contribute to these efforts, please contact Kelley Lavely, President of Junior Council via Kelley@Lavely.com, or Kelley Beane, Head Coach of the Junior National team at KBeane6@aol.com.
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