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Spring Training, Orleans Style
February 17 , 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The scope of this project is a once-in-a-generation event, much like the work undertaken many years ago by Charles F. Moore, Jr. and his intrepid partners in community service. While these improvements would not be possible without the support of the Yawkey Foundation, the grant will not be the sole source of funding, as the actual cost will be double the award amount. These grants are not gifts; rather, they are partnerships between the municipality, the team, its supporters, and the Yawkey Foundation. Additional funds will be provided by the team's ongoing fundraising activities, prior Town Meeting appropriations for the field irrigation, the generosity of local businesses and residents, and the professionals, contractors, and suppliers who have committed their time, expertise and resources.
The Team
Architect: Rich Morongell of Classical Architectural Works
Civil Engineers & Land Surveyors: David Lyttle of Ryder & Wilcox Tim Brady of East Cape Engineering
For the Town of Orleans : Jon Fuller, Chairman, Board of Selectmen John Kelly, Town Administrator Paul Fulcher, Parks and Beaches Superintendent |
Construction Manager: Matthew Cole of Cape Associates, Inc. Builders
For the Orleans Athletic Association: John Kaletski, Clerk of the Works Ken Farrar, President Don LeSieur, Vice President Bob O'Donnell, Clerk Steve Garran, Treasurer Sue Horton, General Manager, Orleans Firebirds Kelly Nicholson, Field Manager, Orleans Firebirds |
The Project
Phase 1 - Winter/Spring 2010 • New, state of the art dugouts • New backstop and field netting systems • New brick-faced kneewall • New perimeter fencing |
Phase 2 – Fall/Winter 2010 • Field grading • New warning track • New full field irrigation system • New turf |
Phase 3 – Winter/Spring 2011 • Upgraded bullpens • Batter's eye • New foul poles • Bird's Nest and Home Plate Shop expansion |
Hall of Fame Donors
The Yawkey Foundation Classical Architectural Works Ryder & Wilcox East Cape Engineering Cape Associates, Inc., Builders Brewer Electric Minot J. Reynolds Excavating Cape Cod Ready Mix |
Shepley Wood Products Mid-Cape Home Centers McCully Masonry Cazeault Roofing All Cape Foundations , Ernie Largey Outer Cape Finishers , Buddy Plante LaBruna Industries, Angelo LaBruna Orleans Toyota Bohman Thayer Real Estate |
We still need the help of our friends and fans, both in terms of funding and also in-kind donations, so that we can fulfill our commitment to the Yawkey Foundation to see this through to completion. The result will be more than worth the effort.
We welcome your assistance! To make a tax-deductible donation to support this project, please contact OAA Treasurer Steve Garran at 508-255-8380 or steve@garrancpa.com , or return the form below. To contribute materials or other in-kind services, please contact John Kaletski, 508-255-9677. Thank you, and Go Firebirds!
Pledge to Support Eldredge Park Field Improvement Plan (FIP) Name _______________________________________________________ Address _____________________________________________________ Home Phone___________________ Email address_________________________ I/We pledge $_____________ in support of the Eldredge Park Field Improvement Plan (FIP). All contributions are 100% tax deductible. Please make your check payable to the Orleans Firebirds/OAA FIP and mail to Orleans Firebirds Baseball Club, P.O. Box 504 , Orleans , MA 02653 Giving Levels (circle one) Home Run Hitter $250 All Star $500 Hall of Fame $1,000 or more Other____________ |