JYBSA Recognized on ESPN - "Outside the Lines"

Dear JYBSA Families,Here’s the latest update on the Sports Complex project! First, we want to make two very important clarifications: JYBSA will recognize EVERY donation permanently on the “Walls of Fame” at the new complex, and EVERY pledge can be spread out over time and pad by different methods (cash, check, credit card, stock donations, etc.), allowing you to pay the way you want and at the pace you can afford. We need donations to make this project a reality. If you have already donated, thank you!!! If you have not yet made a pledge, please consider giving what you can and asking your family and friends to do the same, knowing that every donation will help JYBSA make a difference for Janesville kids.

You can find our pledge form at: http://www.janesvilleyouthbaseball.com/documents/JYBSA-brochure/baseballbrochure.pdf.

Next, ESPN (yes, ESPN!) ran a story on our project on its “Outside the Lines” program yesterday. Great job, Dave Ellis! If you didn’t see the story, you can check it out at: http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4290079&categoryid=3286128.

Next, the construction continues! The City’s work is nearly finished: all the fields are graded, the grass is growing, and it’s starting to look like a ballpark! Our work comes next. The irrigation system is being installed – that work should be done in a month or so. After that, our priorities are to pay for the fencing, dugouts, scoreboards, concession stands, and lighting (in that order). We’ve raised 25% of what we need to pay for those things, but we need donations to raise the remaining 25%. Please spread the word! (If you have a Facebook account, look for our group called “Friends of Janesville Youth Baseball & Softball Association” and invite all your Facebook Friends to join, too). The Sports Complex project is going to serve Janesville for the next 100 years. With everyone working together and donating what they can, we are going to make the project a reality.

Thanks for your support!

Duffy DillonCo-ChairSports Complex Committee