Baseball Championship Fund

	Baseball Championship Fund During the 2010 campaign, our program captured its 12th conference title in school history. We are very proud of our accomplishments and we recognize that in many ways it is a partnership among are many supporters. The financial commitments of our former letter winners, parents, fans and friends to our Chippewa Club and Championship Fund accounts makes playing for Championships possible. These areas are vital to the overall growth and continued success of our program.     In order for us to play for championships each year we must supplement our operating budget on a yearly basis. Your gift goes directly into our program and provides us the means to continually strive for excellence as we enhance the championship culture in our baseball program.  We can only achieve our collective vision for excellence with your continued loyalty and trust. Thanks in advance for giving us the resources needed to be a champion.  Steve Jaksa Head Baseball Coach

Video Equipment An enhancement of our video equipment will allow our players to improve themselves and our team on all levels. Currently our program has the software needed but it is lacking quality cameras and proper equipment. We would also like to upgrade to flat screen televisions in our meeting room to insure our players that they have top notch equipment in order to watch film in effort to improve one self. This is an invaluable tool not only for current players, but also potential recruits of the program to show our commitment to a championship culture. Thru previous gifts we are within $5,300 of our goal, please help us now for this enhancement One Time Total Cost: $9,200 o Laptop Computer - $1,400 o (4) Cameras ($1,500 each) – $6,000 o (3) 40” Flat Screen Televisions ($600 each) - $1,800	Outfield Wall Padding To ensure the safety of players during practice and competition at Theunissen Stadium, the installation of protective wall padding along the outfield is a top priority.  This additional padding will also add to the aesthetic appeal of the stadium. This doubles as a safety feature and can be added incrementally, so we’ve included a “per pad” cost. Per Pad Cost (4’ x 8’ sections): $500 each

Batting Cage Expansion Expanding the current batting cages and workout area will provide our student-athletes the necessary resources to practice specialty hitting.  The coaching staff will utilize this space to instruct players on “hit and run,” “slashing/fake bunt and hit,” “hitting behind the runner” and “the bunting game.” Mastering these techniques will equip our student-athletes with the skill and knowledge to continue the championship culture of CMU Baseball. One Time Cost: $12,000	Practice Field Irrigation System/Infield Dirt We have made vast improvements on our full size practice facility through gifts. It gives our players and coaches the chance to practice on another field while reducing the wear and tear on Theunissen Stadium for the spring season.  Right now our infielders are unable to take groundballs because there is no infield mix (dirt) on the infield.  In addition we need to incorporate an irrigation system to provide for maintenance of the entire field. One-Time Cost: Infield mix $8,000 / Irrigation $12,000

VIP Reception/Special Events Area We see a great opportunity with the addition of a special events area.  The vision is to create a space alongside the left field line bullpens and build a deck for a private reception area. The goal is to fully equip the deck with a reception area for special guests, including a canopy and satellite television.  The reception areas would typically be used for business, birthdays, company after hours, or other groups that will enjoy the atmosphere of a Division I baseball game.  One Time Cost: $12,500	Live Video Board In order to keep improving our facilities, upgrading to a live video board is something that is essential to our program.  Along with our message board, this live video board will update fans with up-to-date stats, headshots pictures of our players, instant replays and many other great enhancements. One Time Cost: Under Assessment

More Championship Fund Details Championship gifts can be added to Chippewa Club membership donations to upgrade your club membership level.  If you are not a Chippewa Club member you must become a member to receive benefits.  Click here to view the various benefits and membership levels.  Just giving to the Championship Fund will not qualify you for Chippewa Club benefits unless you have become a Chippewa Club member first. Donors will receive university receipts for their gift(s). Pledge can be made for multiple years.	How You Can Help - Make an online gift - Send check payable to CMU Baseball: Chippewa Athletic Fund                Steve Jaksa Carlin Alumni House             Or    Suite 120 Rose Center Central Michigan University           Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI 48859            Mount Pleasant, MI 48859       For more information contact:      Chippewa Athletic Fund Office at (989) 774-6680      Steve Jaksa, Head Baseball Coach (989) 774-4392 Click here to request additional information about our Baseball Championship Fund.

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