Tomlinson Stadium renovation will remove the track, provide regulation-size field space required for rugby, soccer, and football fields. The project upgrades include the installation of artificial turf, stadium lighting, new perimeter fencing, renovations to the restrooms, as well as new entry gates and ticketing space. The project creates “Wildcat Plaza” at the south end of the field and expands the capacity of the stadium from 4,000 to 5,000. In November 2017, the Board of Trustees authorized this project at an estimated cost of $4 million, to be funded entirely by the CWU Foundation. In January, the CWU Alumni Association committed $250,000 toward the construction of an “Alumni Plaza” at the north end of the field. Soon after, an individual alumnus committed $100,000 to augment that initiative. In February, the CWU Foundation had received $3 million in commitments for the Tomlinson Stadium Renovation. Information – University Advancement Report The CWU Foundation is enjoying its most successful fundraising results in recent history. As of December 31, 2017, total fundraising activity for the year approached $6 million, easily surpassing the 12-month totals of each of the past six fiscal years. Significant major gift commitments for the Tomlinson project are driving these exciting results, in addition to a $1 million gift received for STEM scholarships and an $800,000 gift for STEM education. Critical to UA fundraising efforts is a continued focus on alumni engagement. In the months of February and March we will be conducting a “Wildcat Alumni Road Show,” bringing alumni engagement activities/events to all parts of Washington state, Northern California, Southern California, Palm Springs, Arizona and Washington D.C. There is even a playlist for this road trip that alumni can download on Spotify (see “Wildcat Drive for 5”). The name of the playlist corresponds with UA’s goal of having a total membership of 5,000 members in the CWU Alumni Association. Information – Budget and Finance Briefing Vice President Klucking gave an update on FY 18 and 19 budgets, the state capital budget, and the recent state financial audit. Information – John Wayne Trail Easement Due to time constraints, this agenda item was moved to Friday, February 9.
Meeting adjourned at 5:07 PM.
Trustees, the president, chief of staff, and the assistant attorney general attended a social dinner at Flat Iron Restaurant in Issaquah from 5:30-8:00 p.m. No business was conducted.
February 9, 2018 Homewood Suites, Issaquah Ridlon Conference Room Executive Session Present: Keith Thompson, Chair Ron Erickson, Vice Chair Erin Black Glenn Johnson
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