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ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
THROUGH
ATHLETICS

"THE GRAND BLANC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, THROUGH ITS FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, STRIVES TO SUPPORT PREEMINENT SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
BY PROVIDING STUDENT-ATHLETES FACILITIES THAT ARE SAFE, COMPETITIVE,
AND REFLECTIVE OF OUR COMMUNITY VALUES."

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ABOUT US

GBAF

The Grand Blanc Athletic Foundation recognizes the work of boosters and independent team fundraising efforts. With no desire to undercut those valuable efforts, the Foundation organizers saw a need for larger-scale possibilities to be realized with an umbrella 501 (c)3 that will benefit all Grand Blanc High School student-athletes. We work in tandem with the GBHS Athletic Department to help support on-going athletic facility needs. The GBAF also supports the GBHS graduating student-athlete future by awarding annually two $2,500 student-athlete scholarships.

Grand blanc athletic
foundation SUPPORTED PROJECTS

THE COST OF PROJECTS CURRENTLY ADOPTED FOR FUNDING ARE PROJECTED TO TOTAL $2.8 MILLION.

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Grand blanc high school LEGACY BRICKS PLAZA

The GBAF began the Legacy Brick project to help raise funds to support our on-going support of GBHS Athletic facility needs and the two GBAF Annual Student-Athlete Scholarships. Through the support of GBHS Alumni and the Grand Blanc Community, the first phase is underway. The plaza is at the Don Batchelor Football Stadium next to the home bleachers. There are bricks still available. To get yours and help support the GBAF's mission and the our student-athletes, click here >>>

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Grand blanc high school THERMAL THERAPY UNITS

The GBAF approved to fund in full  the procurement of two
ThemX Thermal Therapy units along with accessory hook-ups
and travel cases. These units will benefit and have immediate
impact on the student-athletes recovery from injury. These
units are available for all GBHS student-athletes through the
athletic department and athletic trainer. The GBAF is pleased
that we could fund this need for our GBHS student-athletes.

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Grand blanc high school VARSITY POM TEAM

Through a formal written request and approval between the GBHS Athletic Office and the Grand Blanc Athletic Foundation funding was provided to the GBHS Varsity Pom team to purchase portable mirrors for team practices and competition preparations.

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Grand blanc high school west gym

Turf GBHS's West Campus gymnasium, providing much-needed winter and inclement weather training location for teams/groups including: softball, baseball, soccer, lacrosse, cheer, dance, band, physical education classes, and more.

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FUTURE ATHLETIC PROJECTS UNDER CONSIDERATION:

Working together with the GBHS Athletic Office, and/or the community the following projects/fundraising efforts are either in the works or under consideration in which the Grand Blanc Athletic Foundation can lend support, funding, promotion, or raise funds to continue to support GBHS student-athletes:

• Varsity Baseball Clubhouse expansion
• Varsity Softball Clubhouse construction
• Tennis courts support
• Aquatic Center support
• Football stadium support
• Ally Challenge volunteerism

Projects

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

LEVELS

The Grand Blanc Athletic Foundation is a

501 (c)3, making donations tax deductible!

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$500,000 Donation

BOBCAT PRIDE

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$250,000 Donation

BOBCAT DIAMOND

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$100,000 Donation

BOBCAT PLATINUM

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$10,000 Donation

BOBCAT BLACK

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$25,000 Donation

BOBCAT SILVER

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$50,000 Donation

BOBCAT GOLD

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$5,000 Donation

BOBCAT RED

Corporate sponsorship opportunities are available through the Grand Blanc Athletic Foundation. If you would like to speak with someone about a specific sponsorship opportunity, please email us at:

info@gbathleticfoundation.org

WE NEED YOUR HELP SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO HELP OUR STUDENT-ATHLETES WITH ATHLETIC FACILITY IMPROVEMNETS AND NEEDS AND AWARD SIGNAIFICANT ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR COLLEGE .

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION. 

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & DONORS.

WITHOUT YOUR GENEROUS GIFTS WE CANNOT FULFILL OUR MISSION.

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11920 S. SAGINAW STREET

GRAND BLANC, MI 49439

info@gbathleticfoundation.org

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LINKS

Grand Blanc High School Athletic Department

www.grandblancathletics.com

 

Grand Blanc Community Schools  

www.gbcs.org

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board of directors

ELECTED BOARD MEMBERS

PRESIDENT  Kraig Sippell   ksips@sbcglobal.net

VICE PRESIDENT  Megan Leyes    meganleyes@comcast.net

SECRETARY  Dan Dowling   daniel_j_dowling@yahoo.com

TREASURER  Sue Overmyer    susanovermyer@gmail.com

DIRECTOR  Chris McDonald   chris@designworksadvertising.com

DIRECTOR  Heather Nicholson    heathernicholson@me.com

DIRECTOR  Toben King    tobenking@comcast.net

DIRECTOR  Robert Graham   rgraham@gmail.com

DIRECTOR  Elizabeth VanValin libbyvan32@gmail.com

DIRECTOR  Mike Martin  mmartin@lafontaine.com​​

APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS

GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOLS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Jeff Cushman    jcushman@gbcs.org

GRAND BLANC HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Jerrod Dohm   Jdohm@gbcs.org

GRAND BLANC COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD REPRESENTATIVE

Ryan Yelen   ryelen@gbcs.org

GRAND BLANC ATHLETIC FOUNDATION LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE

Kraig Sippell   ksips@sbcglobal.net

GBAF Board

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