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| Dear
Gymnastic Enthusiasts: |
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| In 1969,
there were 230 men’s collegiate gymnastics teams in the United
States. Today, there are 20 NCAA teams and approximately 15 college
club teams. Simply put, this trend needs to be reversed. Furthermore,
it is the responsibility of the gymnastics community to effect a
positive change. That includes parents of current gymnasts, alumni,
clubs, vendors, etc. |
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| The MIGS
Program was founded in 2002 for the purposes of ensuring continuation
of existing men’s collegiate gymnastics programs and bringing
additional programs on line. |
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| We are
working to: |
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Ensure we don’t lose any more programs. |
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• Re-establish
some former programs. |
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• Establish some
new programs. |
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• Create an endowment
fund of $50 million to ensure the continuation of men’s intercollegiate
gymnastics. |
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| Since founding
the MIGS Program, we have discovered that people all over the country
feel this mission is important enough to make a financial contribution.
During the first year of operation, we received donations ranging
from $5 to $2,000. Contributions came in from individuals, clubs,
State Coaches Associations, State Judges Associations and various
businesses. A typical contribution from individuals was $120 while
the typical donation from clubs was $300. The geographic origin
of these contributions was widespread, from all corners of the country
and many points in between. |
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| In order
to complete this mission, we need your support. Please take a few
moments to read the MIGS
Program Brochure. Read it two of three times. Give it some serious
thought. Then vote! If you are in a position to do so, vote with
your checkbook by sending a contribution (or use our convenient
"Online Donation” option)
to the MIGS Program so we can move ahead with this effort. We are
not asking for a lot from anyone. However, we are asking for a little
from everyone. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring
that men’s gymnastics at the collegiate level will be a reality
for all young male gymnasts when it is their turn. |
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| The
time to act is now! |
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| Thank you
for your kind consideration in this very important matter. |
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| Best regards, |
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| Bob Wuornos |
| Founder
and Executive Director |