Another option is to add a little more pressure on me and make your pledge contingent on me making the qualifying time. If you want to do this (and I sincerely hope that some of you will), please post a comment to this blog. I tend to thrive under pressure, so scholarship $$ on the line could certainly work as a motivator.
Some of my former teammates from GHS who were also coached by Rob Luecke will be receiving letters (written by me but mailed by my mom since she is so wonderfully retired) asking for donations. The letter is as follows:
Dear «Insert Name»,
Greetings! During my time at Groton H.S., I had the wonderful opportunity to have you as a teammate. Coached by Rob Luecke, we learned the values of hard work, dedication, and commitment. These values have played an important role in my life, and I trust they have in yours as well. Coach Luecke was instrumental in not only preparing us for the competition ahead, but preparing us for life as well. We learned how to win with confidence and lose with grace. Sadly, Coach Luecke lost his life on December 23, 2007 at the young age of 47. He will always hold a place in my memory, and in my heart.
Coach Luecke and his wife, Becky, both attended Jamestown College (JC) in Jamestown, ND before moving to Groton. I, too, had the opportunity to attend JC after graduation. Jamestown College is often called the “Ivy League of the Region”, not only because of the beautiful campus and community, but because it is one of the finest Liberal Arts colleges in the area. Unfortunately, very few students from GHS attend Jamestown College after graduation. With tuition, room, and board estimated at $19,885 per year, many students and parents from Groton do not even consider Jamestown College as an option. With your help, I would like to be able to make the quality private education of Jamestown College a reality to at least one GHS graduate each year.
As teammates, we learned to work together towards a common goal. We supported each other during practice and at meets, on the field and off. Today, I am asking you to once again join your team, this time in support of the Rob Luecke Memorial Scholarship. Our goal is to raise $1,000 for a scholarship to Jamestown College. A fund has been set up through the Jamestown College Foundation to assist us in meeting our goal. Donations can be made through a secure online donation portal. Go to www.jc.edu, click on “Support Jamestown College”, then choose “Scholarship” from the drop down menu. In the “Donor Comments” section, be sure to write “Rob Luecke Memorial Scholarship”. Alternatively, you can send a check to Jamestown College Foundation Office, Attn: Rob Luecke Memorial Scholarship, 6082 College Lane, Jamestown, ND, 58405.
Because Coach Luecke prepared me to be a runner for life, I am now training to qualify for the 2009 Boston Marathon. The qualifying race I have chosen is the Brookings, SD Marathon on May 10, 2008 in which I must finish in 3 hrs. 45 min. or faster. You can follow my training progress at http://reneeandscoutrun.blogspot.com. Instead of a one time scholarship donation, you may choose to make a pledge based on the number of miles I run in training, my finishing time, or pledge to match a portion of the funds raised only if I qualify for Boston. You can decide.
Please, join together with your teammates once again to remember Coach Rob Luecke through this memorial scholarship. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Renee Tastad McDonald GHS class of 1990
reneetastad@hotmail.com
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