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12.29.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast" Committee"
Win An ISU or UNI Basketball Package!
The Get Back On The Track...Fast! "Invest In A Healthier Community" campaign committee is selling chances to win two different basketball packages. Just $5 for 2 raffle tickets or $10 for 5 tickets (that's one extra for FREE), you can purchase chances to win:
VIP CYCLONES BASKETBALL PACKAGE!
Package Includes:
- 4 Tickets to ISU vs Kansas Jayhawks - Sat. 1/28 @ 1 PM, Row 11/Center Court at Hilton Coliseum in Ames
- 4 VIP Passes to “Johnny’s At Hilton” - Enjoy Hilton’s new VIP lounge featuring TV’s, a cash bar, seating, plus complimentary appetizers, snacks & beverages!
- $100 in Scheels® Gift Cards
Drawing will occur at halftime of the January 17th home Jesup boys basketball game versus the Denver Cyclones.
UNI PANTHERS BASKETBALL PACKAGE!
Package Includes:
- 2 Tickets to UNI vs Creighton Bluejays - Sat. 2/4 @ 4 PM, at McLeod Center in Cedar Falls
- $100 in Scheels® Gift Cards
Drawing will occur at halftime of the January 27th home Jesup boys basketball game versus NU.
Tickets for both packages will be available at select home sporting events, in the Jesup Middle School Office (319.827.1700 ext.1203), or at RFSW & Co CPA (319.827.6600). Participants do NOT need to be present to win.
Thank you Sparky & Sue Duroe, Travis Kramer, and Scheels, for your generosity!
11.28.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast" Committee"
Win An Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Package!
The Get Back On The Track...Fast! "Invest In A Healthier Community" campaign committee is selling chances to win an Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling package for 4! For just $5 for 2 raffle tickets or $10 for 5 tickets, you can have the opportunity to win 4 tickets to the Iowa vs Northwestern wrestling meet on January 15, 2012, at 1pm, inside exciting Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. PLUS, if that's not incentive enough, we're including a $200 Scheels Gift Card, so you and your friends/family can gear up for the big event!
Participants do NOT need to be present to win.
Tickets will be sold at upcoming home wrestling events and through the Jesup Middle School Office. Call 319.827.1700 ext.1203 for details.
A HUGE thank you to Jim and Tricia (Becker) Henderson for donating the wrestling tickets and to to Scheels for donating the gift card!
11.09.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Campaign Committee
Prinsco Helps Track Campaign Achieve Another Milestone
As seen in Jesup Citizen Herald
The "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign received another big boost recently when local tile manufacturer and campaign supporter, Prinsco, Inc., donated all of the water management materials required for the future all-weather track, a market value of approximately $45,000!
Jesup Community School alumni and Director IS for Prinsco, Randy McGill, said "Prinsco, Inc. is pleased to help support the campaign to build a new, state-of-the-art all-weather track in the Jesup community. Prinsco proudly contributes to the communities in which we operate and we feel this is a worthy project. We wish the athletic programs at Jesup Community School the best of luck in the classroom and on the field of competition."
Prinsco's donation is one of the largest received during the campaign but was not the only received during the past several weeks. Campaign co-chairperson Luke Baldwin said of the many donations, "The generosity Prinsco has shown is outstanding. We are extremely appreciative of the support this local business has given. We continue to receive donations of all sizes, public and private, sometimes several in a day, and we can't emphasize enough the importance of ALL donations, regardless of size. Our hope is that folks will continue to support the campaign at whatever level they're able."
The support received throughout the past several weeks has helped the "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign reach yet another important milestone. As of November 2nd, the campaign has brought in over $637,000, 80% of the $800,000 goal. Campaign co-chairperson Rachel Dahl exclaimed, "The support is tremendous! It's exciting to think how close we are, yet we know this last 20% will be the most challenging to raise and we need the community's support now more than ever."
The campaign committee continues to meet nearly every week, refining the fundraising blueprint as they enter the final stage of the campaign. Baldwin concluded his statement by saying "We have every intention to finish what we've started and bring this community a walking/running facility that they can be proud to call their own. Thank you to everyone for your continued support."
10.12.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Campaign Committee
Campaign Update
As of 10/12/11 the "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign total is $567,825.00, with some additional potentially big things in the works! If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Luke Baldwin at 319.231.9797, Rachel Dahl at 319.360.2394, or any of the following committee members: Susan Backes, Dyrk Dahl, Mary Anne Harrold, Dana Hummel, Margie Knipp, Mike Knipp, Lisa Loecher, Nathan Marting, Jim Mattson, Lori Mattson, Betsy Ochsner, Dave Steuben, Mary Steuben, Jessie Studebaker, Annie Vander Werff, and Pat Winblade.
09.09.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Campaign Committee
Campaign Update
As of 9/9/11 the "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign total is $490,638.00! Let's keep the positive momentum going! If you have questions or would like to make a donation, please contact Luke Baldwin at 319.231.9797, Rachel Dahl at 319.360.2394, or any of the following committee members: Susan Backes, Dyrk Dahl, Mary Anne Harrold, Dana Hummel, Margie Knipp, Mike Knipp, Lisa Loecher, Nathan Marting, Jim Mattson, Lori Mattson, Betsy Ochsner, Dave Steuben, Mary Steuben, Jessie Studebaker, Annie Vander Werff, and Pat Winblade.
08.18.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast" Committee
Purchase Your "Ultimate Sports Fan" Package Raffle Tickets!
The Get Back On The Track...Fast "Invest In A Healthier Community" campaign committee has unleashed a series of "Ultimate Sports Fans" packages that will have any sports fanatic drooling! For just $5 per raffle ticket, you can purchase your shot at winning one of the following three incredible sports packages. And to sweeten the deal, if you spend $50 (10 tickets), we'll give you 2 extra for FREE - a total of 12 CHANCES TO WIN!!!
PACKAGE #1 - Iowa State Cyclones Fan - $410 VALUE!
- A pair of Iowa State vs. Texas football tickets for the October 1 game for Iowa State Family Weekend, compliments of Dave & Mary Steuben ($130)
- A Set of Bean Bag Toss Boards and Bags with custom finish, compliments of Karma Schmit ($120)
- Two Iowa State Deluxe Logo Chair’s ($70)
- One premium quality applique and embroidered 8.5 foot tall team flag. It comes with a 11.5 foot pole ($70)
- One Iowa State Logo vehicle window flag ($15)
- Two Iowa State tumbler cups ($5)
PACKAGE #2 - Iowa Hawkeye Fan - $830 VALUE!
- Four tickets to the Iowa vs. Michigan game on November 5th, compliments of Coca-Cola ($280)
- One Iowa Logo tailgate tent ($200)
- A Set of Bean Bag Toss Boards and Bags with custom finish, compliments of Karma Schmit ($120)
- One Coleman Instastart Iowa Logo portable gas grill ($80)
- One Iowa Logo rolling cooler ($60)
- One Nike Tiger Hawk Football autographed by Casey Weigmann, who played for Iowa and is now in the NFL. ($35 before the signature.)
- Two Iowa Tiger Hawk Automobile Floor Mats ($25)
- One reusable Tailgate Table Cloth ($20)
- One Package of Hawkeye Decals--removable/reusable ($5)
- Two Iowa logo tumbler cups ($5)
PACKAGE #3 - Running Fan - $240 VALUE!
- Women’s white and blue Oakley sunglasses that are packaged in a nice case that were signed by Lolo Jones. (Price before autograph is regularly $140.00)
- Scheels Gift Card ($100)
Tickets may be purchased in the Jesup Middle School/Athletic Office (319.827.1700 ext.1203) or at the following upcoming athletic events (depending on date of individual package drawing):
- Aug. 19th Blue & Orange Football Scrimmage
- Aug. 26th JV/Varsity Football vs. Wapsie
- Sept. 10th Varsity Volleyball Tournament
- Sept. 16th Homecoming Football - Drawing Package #1 Iowa State Cyclone Fan
- Sept. 24th Inspired Living 5k Run in Smoothie Booth
- Sept. 27th Cross Country Invitational - Drawing Package #3 Running Fan
- Oct. 7th JV/Varsity Football - Drawing for Package #2 Iowa Hawkeye Fan
Participants do NOT need to be present to win.
A HUGE thank you to Scheels for donating all items not marked otherwise in package details!
06.22.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Phase 1 of Capital Campaign Complete and Very Successful
The "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign committee has completed phase 1 of our capital campaign, the Family Phase. This phase involves seeking financial support from our committee members, school staff, and individual school board members. Our goal for this phase was $100K and we are extremely pleased to announce that we have raised nearly $125,000 in gifts and pledges!
This is a great start!
We will now move into the Community Phase of the campaign where we will personally be visiting with residents and businesses in the Jesup area. We know that with everyone working together, we will make our project a reality!
05.29.11 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Scrap Metal Drive - "Scrap Metals for Track Medals!"
What: Scrap Metal Drive - "Scrap Metals for Track Medals!"
When: Saturday, July 23 :: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Where: Jesup Community School faculty parking lot (behind school, east of football field)
Clean out your barn, garage, attic, basement - wherever you keep your junk metal - and bring it to our "Scrap Metals for Track Medals!" Scrap Metal Drive! All money raised will go directly to the construction of the new all-weather track at Jesup Community School!
Download a list of what we can and cannot accept.
Can't make it in? Too much stuff? No problem! We will have workers ready to come to you! We can pickup anything from an old water heater to an entire farm worth of scrap! You just need to have it in one location and we'll take it from there.
To schedule your pickup, please call:
Mark Becker 319-231-3243 or Luke Baldwin 319-231-9797
REGARDING PICKUPS: Items must be outside the house in yard or garage and if a farm, we can deliver a roll off in most cases. Pickups will occur day of the event, and roll offs must be loaded within the week or week-end they are delivered.
Spread the word!
05.25.11 - KWWL / Written by John Wilmer, Multimedia Journalist
Jesup raising money for all-weather running track
JESUP (KWWL) -
After an impressive showing at the state track meet, one eastern Iowa school district is looking to update its athletic facilities.
Last week the Jesup girl's track team finished seventh in the state meet, with one state champion and two state runners-up. One member of the boys track team also qualified for the state meet. That's a huge accomplishment in itself, but they did it all while practicing on their school's dirt track.
During the past couple of years the Jesup Community School District has been fixing up a number of their facilities by remodeling the school and building new baseball and softball fields. Now they want to focus on the track and field.
It's been since 1997 that Jesup has been able to host a track meet in Jesup.
"This spring has been especially poor as far as the weather helping us out so we had to be creative in finding different ways to work out," said Athletic Director, and Head Girl's Track Coach, Lisa Loecher.
Now a group of community members have gotten together, working to raise $800,000 to put in a state-of-the-art all-weather track. The new track will have a hard surface, better drainage, and new field event areas.
"Everybody in this community feels a little bit of a responsibility to do what they can do to ensure the long-term success of their students and student athletes," said Co-Chair of Get Back On The Track Fast Committee, Luke Baldwin.
Those in Jesup say the track will make the community more appealing and healthy.
"This is really the last piece of the puzzle and it really puts us on the map as far as a very nice school system to get your kids involved in," said Baldwin.
"Extremely excited and hopefully we'll get that finished up in our three year place and like I said it would just be great," said Loecher.
Right now, Jesup has to rent Independence's track to host home meets.
View this story on KWWL's website.
04.28.11 - "Get Back On The Track…Fast!" Committee
Average Joe's Ready2Race Supports "Get Back On The Track...Fast!"
Everyone has the ability to put on a pair of shoes and hit the road, but not everyone does it. Many people say it is boring and lose interest. Some say they would rather run with others to make the time go by faster. Others say they don’t know how to improve their time.
Grab your friends and sign up for Average Joe's Ready2Race, a 4-week training program designed to improve your endurance and speed, give you a variety of running workouts to avoid boredom, and individualize your workout to your own 5k goal!
Just $50 gets you outstanding instruction by running enthusiast, Rachel Dahl, and a t-shirt. PLUS, ALL proceeds go to "Get Back On The Track…Fast!" campaign! Classes start June 14th, 2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, from 7:15-8. For more information, please contact Average Joe's at 319-827-3142.
A huge thank you to Kristan Steinbron, Rachel Dahl, and everyone at Average Joe's for your support of "Get Back On The Track...Fast!"
04.28.11 - "Get Back On The Track…Fast!" Committee
Chicago Cubs Day Trip to Support Track Campaign
"Get Back On The Track…Fast!" campaign supporter Dick Fratzke has generously organized a Chicago Cubs trip Friday, Aug. 5th. Just $100 gets you a bus ride (6am departure) from Jesup to Wrigley Field in Chicago (and back same day), admission to a Cubs vs Reds game (1:20pm start), and best of all...all proceeds go to the "Get Back On The Track…Fast!" campaign! To book your reservations, please call Dick Fratzke at 319-827-3346 NO LATER THAN May 25th. First come, first served, so act quickly!
Huge "thank you" to Dick Fratzke for your support of the campaign!
04.27.11 - Citizen Herald
Jesup track Committee announces that work is underway
The committee formed to raise funds for a new all-weather track at the Jesup Community School announced this week that work is underway to launch a school district wide capital campaign. The Get Back On The Track…Fast! “Invest in a Healthier Community” campaign committee has been working since January to get to this point.
According to committee co-chairperson Luke Baldwin, “There is a great deal of preparation that goes into the organizational phase of a capital campaign. Our committee members are working with the school board to finalize several items before we launch the campaign to the school district residents.”
The committee’s fundraising effort began earlier this winter when they commissioned an Iowa based fund development company to conduct a Fundraising Feasibility Study.
“The results of the Study were very positive,” said co-chairperson Rachel Dahl. “Ninety-three (93) percent of those interviewed indicated that they thought the district residents would financially support this project and it is possible to raise the necessary money privately to complete our project. Even more encouraging is the fact that ninety-six (96) percent of those interviewed indicated that they would consider or actually make a financial gift to the campaign. These results have given our committee a great deal of positive energy.”
The committee has proposed a plan that includes:
- All demolition and site preparation of the present track
- Installation of a new eight-lane synthetic track with a concrete border outlining the perimeter edges
- A new Press/Coaches Box
- A new handicapped accessible area for fan seating
- Drainage updates
- Football field rework
- New field events areas
- New perimeter fencing and landscaping
The estimated cost of this project is $800,000,” said Dahl. “Our project does a great deal more than just provide a track for our students and residents. We have listed below the positives our project would bring to our school district.”
These benefits include:
- Eliminate the expense of paying rent to access other tracks in other school districts
- Hosting our own track events will enable concession stand profits to remain in our district and will be utilized for future resurfacing cost. Presently the host school retains all of the profit generated from our track meets
- Allow our School District to host our own events as well as District events for both boys and girls
- Address present safety concerns
- Handicapped accessibility will allow all students, athletes and community members to enjoy the new track and surrounding areas
- Increase visibility making our new facility more fan and athlete friendly
- Up-grade the atmosphere of our Athletic Complex which should affect the overall image of our School District to prospective families with children looking to move to our community
- Provide a facility that can be utilized by all of our students as well as all members of the school district
- Training on a “slow” track, then competing on a “fast” track greatly affects a runner’s timing, especially on relay handoffs and the number of steps between hurdles
- Documentation shows that faster times are run on all-weather tracks. Therefore, a new track increases the chance for Jesup athletes to be competitive within the district and qualify for the Drake Relays or the State Meet
- The Jesup community as a whole will benefit from a new track through walking/running clubs, the ability to host various community events, including the Relay for Life event, and much more
- The new track will require improved drainage, benefiting the football field, baseball field and softball fields
Baldwin wrapped things up by saying, “Presently, Jesup is 1 of only 4 schools that have not installed an all-weather track in our current 16-team conference. All of our meets are run on all-weather tracks, including conference, district and state. It’s time to make our facilities competitive with those of the teams we compete against. Our school has reached the point where something needs to be done; we need to all work together to: Get Back On The Track…Fast! & “Invest in a Healthier Community.”
08.26.10 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Win an Apple iPad While Supporting the Track Campaign!
You may have read in our recent Facebook Fan Page post a promise for big things to come. Well, here it is, in the form of an exciting raffle with the top prize being the new Apple iPad, donated by 21Fingers Design & Development and Premier Technology! This revolutionary new product is boosted to be one of the best ways to experience the web, email, photos, video, and more! Raffle tickets are being sold now through halftime of Jesup's September 10th Homecoming football game, and are currently available at the Jesup Middle School office, Jesup and Gilbertville Farmers State Banks, and at the football admission gate during home games. The lucky recipient of the iPad will be announced between the 3rd and 4th quarters of the Homecoming game. Participants do not need to be present to win.
This is an excellent opportunity to support the development of a state-of-the-art venue that will benefit the entire community while also giving you a chance at winning the new Apple iPad. It's a win-win!
All proceeds go towards funding a new all-weather track at Jesup Community School.
08.23.10 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Campaign Committee to Sell Smoothies & Shakes at Inspired Living 5k
The "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign committee will be selling icy, real Strawberry Smoothies, thick and energizing Vanilla and Chocolate Protein Shakes, and thirst-quenching, ice-cold Lemonade, after the 1st Annual Inspired Living 5k Run/Walk to be held September 18th. If you're planning to run or walk, or simply show your support for family and/or friends, make sure you bring along some money to purchase one of these delicious and refreshing post-race treats! All proceeds go toward the "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign.
08.09.10 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Inspired Living Chiropractic to Donate Race Profits
Dr. Dustin Behn of Inspired Living Chiropractic has pledged to donate 50% of the profits from his 1st Annual Inspired Living 5k Run/Walk to the "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" campaign!
The 5k Run/Walk will take place September 18th and promises to be a fun filled event with prizes for the top winner in each age bracket. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. Whether you're in it for the competition or simply want to get some exercise with friends, this event is for you!
For additional information, including registration form and date and time, please visit the Inspired Living Chiropractic Blog.
The campaign committee extends a huge THANK YOU to Dr. Behn and Inspired Living Chiropractic for your support of the campaign to "Get Back On The Track...Fast!"
07.01.10 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Support "Get Back On The Track...Fast" at the Sesquicentennial Pageant
For those of you making your way to the Jesup Sesquicentennial Historical Pageant, we invite you to enjoy the refreshments sold at the concessions stand. "Get Back On The Track...Fast" committee members will be working the stand and a portion of all profits taken from concessions will go directly to support the efforts of the committee. Enjoy a great show and tasty refreshments while also supporting a great cause!
07.01.10 - "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" Committee
Pizza In The Beer Garden!
The "Get Back On The Track...Fast!" committee will be selling pizza by the slice and cookies inside the Farmers Day beer garden this year! Instead of leaving the cozy confines of the garden to ease your hunger pains, simply grab a slice of pizza or a cookie and support a great cause! The committee will also be accepting donations of any amount and will have receipts on hand for those that wish to support the effort with a larger donation.
01.18.10 - Public Paul & Media
Help build Jesup a new track
Former JHS student athlete, Paul Yeager, blogs about the track campaign. Read Paul's Blog
12.09.09 - Jesup Citizen Herald Article
Track Fundraiser Is Successful Event
The Fiesta Night Fundraiser held at the Jesup Country Club on Nov. 28 was a great time. There were 160 people fed that evening, according to Country Club manager Val Frisch, and most of them stayed well after the dinner to enjoy conversation.
The fundraiser was held to raise money for the new track at the Jesup Community School. Although exact numbers are not yet in, the fundraiser netted in the ballpark of $16,000. 
Winners of the cash prizes were — $2000 winner: JoAnn Weber; $1000 winner: Russ Greiner; $500 winner: Nick Donlea; and $500 winner: Rod Backes.
BJ Collins, one of the attendees, said, “It was a great evening. It’s always nice when you can enjoy good food with friends, and know that your supporting a good cause.”
When asked why he supports the construction of a new track at Jesup Community School, Collins said “As a Jesup resident and a parent of a Jesup student, I believe it’s important that we continually look for ways to better the facilities in which our students learn and compete.”
The committee extends its appreciation to all who supported this first effort to raise money for the new track, whether it was through time, talent, or monetary donation. Additional efforts to raise support will occur throughout the coming months. Keep an eye out for future notices and continue to review the campaign website www.jesuptrack.com.
11.28.09 - Fiesta Dinner
Fiesta Mexican Dinner November 28th, 6:30-9PM at the Jesup Golf & Country Club
Purchase a $100 admission ticket to enjoy an evening of fellowship, outstanding Mexican cuisine, FREE beverages, entertainment and a chance to WIN CASH PRIZES including $2,000, $1,000 and two $500 awards. One additional $25 companion meal ticket - not eligible for cash prizes - is available with each $100 ticket purchase. Proceeds go to the construction of an all-weather running track at Jesup Community School.
This is a LIMITED TICKET EVENT! To purchase tickets, please call the Jesup Community Schools Athletic Department at 319.827.1700 ext.1203.
10.28.09 - Jesup Citizen Herald Article
Fundraising to get underway for Jesup all-weather track
Published in the Citizen Herald Oct. 28, 2009
A campaign called “Get Back on the Track ... Fast!” is being launched to raise funds for a new all-weather track at Jesup Community Schools.
The first fundraising effort will be held on Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Jesup Golf and Country Club, and will include a Fiesta dinner and a chance to win up to $2,000 cash!
The purpose of the fundraising is to bring a state-of-the-art, all-weather running track to the Jesup community that can be used by the school for physical education, athletic training and events, and by the citizens for the betterment of their health.
“We see the track as a great resource for not only the school, but the community as a whole,” said one of the organizers, Luke Baldwin, resident of Jesup and an alumni of Jesup High School.
According to organizer Dick Fratzke, also a resident of Jesup and an alumni of Jesup High School, the estimates for the cost of the track are around $700,000.
“This would include site preparation and demolition, the eight-lane synthetic track surface with concrete around the perimeter edges, press box, drainage updates, field event areas, football field rework, fencing and landscaping,” Fratzke said.
“Many communities that have the all-weather track state that many people have formed walking clubs that meet at the track to get their exercise in with some camaraderie and conversation,” said Lisa Loecher, Jesup Athletic Director and Middle School Principal. “Their senior citizens enjoy the track because of the even surfaces. And communities have also used it for events such as Relay for Life.”
The goal of the committee is to offset as much of the cost of the track as possible through the giving of time, talent, expertise, equipment and monetary donations by the community. No start or finish date has been set, but a very loose time frame for the construction is 3-5 years.
The fundraising event on Saturday, Nov. 28 is the first effort by the committee. Two hundred tickets, at $100 each, will be sold. Those who purchase the $100 tickets will be treated to a big Mexican meal, free beverages, entertainment and a chance to win one of four cash prizes:
$2,000, $1,000 and two $500 awards.
Anyone who purchases a $100 ticket may then purchase an additional $25 companion ticket, which will be good for the meal and free drinks.
For tickets or additional information, please call 827-1700, ext. 1203. This is a limited ticket event, so call soon and help your community get back on the track ... fast!