Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future Conestoga Valley Buckskin Boosters $3.4 Million Capital Campaign

Extracurricular Activities in CV Half of all students involved in extracurricular and club programs CV sponsors: 27 high school athletic programs 13 junior high/middle school athletic programs 30+ club organizations Music/drama activities including choirs, marching band, jazz band, orchestra, indoor guard/percussion, musicals and plays

The Campaign Vision

Sound Mind CV’s Athletic Department believes athletics: Compliment and support academic achievement Promote fitness, health and integrity Foster respect, teamwork, self-discipline, worth ethic and commitment Pursing Victory with Honor framework

Sound Mind Student-athletes typically make up 75% of seniors graduating with honors One in five student-athletes continues his/her athletic career in college

Sound Body Overuse of athletic facilities Wearing out Training disadvantage for CV student-athletes Events in CV stadium complex limited Restrictions for community groups that promote wellness Structures no longer meet safety codes

Sound Future Establish modern, durable facilities on par with CV’s academic resources Only areas NOT renovated in the last 20 years are CV’s outdoor athletic facilities and fields Bleaches replaced/upgraded for safety Synthetic turf able to absorb frequent use Host diverse athletic, cultural, community events Revenue possibilities

Financial Accountability Stadium Infrastructure/Field Renovations New 2,500-seat bleachers/press box $892,487 Refurbish visitor side bleachers $268,341 New concessions/storage facilities $249,827 Demolition $28,400 Turf, goal posts, accessories installation $1,098,255 New light poles $405,690 New stadium/track fencing $136,702 Administrative Costs $100,000 Reserve Fund $25,000 Campaign Goal $3,429,702

Project Funding Tax-deductible contributions Five-year pledge period Leadership gifts: $5,000 or more Five-year pledge period Legacy gifts (naming rights) “In Memory of …” “In Honor of …” In-kind contributions

Why a capital campaign at CV? Save limited taxpayer resources for academic and co-curricular programs Every dollar contributed to the “Sound Mind, Sound Body, Sound Future” capital campaign is a dollar saved for core educational endeavors