Capital Campaign
When the levy to support the High School Athletic Complex failed, many thought that the project was finished and that donations to the project would have to be returned, but in the words of former college football coach Lee Corso, "not so fast my friend". A large group of people, including teachers, parents, alumni, business owners, and many others with a deep concern for the future of education in the Meigs Local area, banded together with a new resolve to save the worthy program. Additional donations have continued to come in from your friends, neighbors, and the business members in the area, while at the same time work on the project has continued through the diligent efforts of a smaller core group of individuals. The project has been pared down to a more workable model with a lot of the desired "bells and whistles" removed. Sorry, unless donations exceed our expectations, there will be NO artificial turf. What we will have is a sports complex that the people of Meigs Local can point to with pride and shout out "see what we have"! We had a dream and we kept that dream alive.
Now it is up too you. The cost for the new complex is now estimated at $1,600,000. Exact figures coming soon. We are about $300,000 short of this goal and we are looking to you for help. What will you get for your efforts in the capital campaign?
First, a new practice football field between the Middle School loop road and the existing football field. The existing baseball field will not be modified at this time. Expansion will be to the East with a shift of the football field and the installation of a new 8-lane 400 meter track. New bleachers for home and visitors, including a press box, will be installed. A new structure, serving as a "Gateway" to the facilities, will also house ticket sales and entry control. New concession stands for baseball and football, walks, steps/ roads, restroom facilities, fencing, lights, gates, sound system and a scoreboard will serve as a facility to highlight Meigs High School Athletics and a magnet to bring new people and business to the area. Now it is up to you. We have kept the dream alive, but if it is to become a reality it will need your help! Not your neighbor, or the State of Ohio, Meigs County, but you! Our children and our future are depending on YOU! Help us build the complex by donating to the Meigs Multipurpose Complex Capital Campaign. Together this dream WILL become reality.
