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  1. This is Don Whelan, Vice President for Development and University relations at SLU. I was recently told that I am the subject of several recent postings on the Billiken Message Board. It is true that I manage the University's overall fund raising, alumni relations and marketing/communications efforts. You may already know that we are engaged in a $300 million comprehensive campaign designed to enhance all of our schools, colleges and programs. The arena is an important part of this campaign, and I am fortunate to be the point person on fund raising for this exciting project as well. Yes, my colleagues and I in development and university relations are very busy these days. However, no one here is too busy to respond to alumni and friends who offer to help. That includes me. I talk with people every day about participating in some aspect of our campaign. That's my job. I'd like to set the record straight. I did not receive NYBill's e-mail message offering to help organize alumni events in the New York area. I am not sure how this happened because he successfully contacted Athletic Director, Doug Woolard, by e-mail. But rest assured that I would have quickly responded to this thoughtful offer. I've been in the development office at SLU nearly 16 years; I am also a SLU graduate. Like many of you, I love this place. You can be certain that there are many faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends working hard every day to make the University even stronger. I would welcome the opportunity to talk with anyone interested in helping us with the arena or any other project. Please don't hesitate to call me. My phone number is listed below. While I'm writing, I thought you might like a brief update on the arena project: 1. Fund Raising - We have raised more than 25% of our goal. Our primary focus is major gifts. You've heard of the 90/10 rule: 90% of the campaign goal comes from 10% of the donors. That is very true, and we're working hard on that 10%. Of course, everyone will have the opportunity to participate in the project before the doors open. 2. Sponsorship - This is a vital component of the project. Our goal is to secure a major corporate "naming" sponsor within the next 12 months. 3. Suites - We will focus on selling approximately 20 private suites when fund raising is substantially complete. However, we already have commitments for some of them. 4. Ground Breaking - TBD. This will depend mostly on fund raising progress. Thank you for being so passionate about Saint Louis University and Billiken basketball. Sincerely, Donald J. Whelan, Jr. (314)977-2472
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