Women's Team Going to Nationals

Most of you know that the women's team has qualified for the NCCAA II National Tournament in Kissimmee, Florida by defeating Northland earlier this season. Once again, it is the first time that the NCAA III dates have allowed one of the soccer teams to go to this tournament in many years. The tournament dates are November 9-12th in Kissimmee, Fl near Orlando.

Normally, our teams drive to such events, but this year, the college administration is throwing their support behind flying the team to Florida. This will greatly reduce missed classtime and lessen the physical strain that 20+ hours of driving would create. We are extremely thankful for this opportunity, however there is going to be a budget shortfall because the original plan was to drive. We are asking anyone who is interested to make a tax deductible donation toward this effort. Yesterday, the team recieved a pledge of $1,000 from a parent! It was a great email to find in my inbox and we are on the verge of booking the flights.

Will you give to send the Maranatha Women's Soccer Team to the NCCAA II national tournament? We will be representing you. All donors will recieve an MBBC soccer t-shirt and sackpack. If you or your business is interested, please contact me by email: jcaucutt at mbbc dot edu or cell: 920 248 8034.

. . . and the guys get a chance to earn the trip next weekend at Northland! - C

Crusader Club Project

People have been talking about a scoreboard for the soccer field for as long as I have been here at Maranatha and now it looks like it could become a reality! Check out this link to the latest Crusader Club letter and feel free to donate!

Unless,

. . . you would rather give a give toward women's soccer warm-ups. We are very close to our goal. All gifts are tax-deductible and much appreciated. If you can help or know of a company that might be interested, please contact me by email: jcaucutt at mbbc dot edu. -C

One of My Favorite Pictures

The purpose of this blog is not to raise money, however, I think it is appropriate to share a need from time to time.

In 2003, Xactware provided the funds necessary to purchase a nice set of warm-ups for the women's soccer team. The contact was made through a parent of one of our players. In 2005, Xactware once again generously provided warm-ups for the women's team and they have served us well. This year, the women's team is once again in need of a new set of warm-ups. We could use the old ones for a third year. . .but they are not in the best shape. This last winter, we were able to take advantage of an internet deal and purchased new jackets that look sharp and will fit the team very well. The problem is, we did not have the finances to purchase the matching pants. We have some of the money necessary due to some fundraising and a lead gift by a member of the college admnistration, but we still need approximatelly $700 in order to finish the project.

If you know of an individual or company who may be interested in this cause, please contact me. All gifts are tax-deductible and I will gladly post an ad for their company on this site if requested.-C

College Investment is Longterm

Here is an interesting link related to the earning power of college grads vs those who do not earn a college degree. The thing to remember is that many times recent college grads will be surpassed in earning power by those who did not go to college, however the advantage does not last very long. By age 30, college grads are well in front - unless you work in ministry... but then the rewards are eternal.

By the way, I have had several alumni who have come to visit me in my office over the last month. Those visits are a great blessing. I might blog about it sometime.

The Spring season starts in seven days!-C