Remember when collegiate athletic programs were judged on wins and losses? Today’s athletic departments face a myriad of challenges, from pressure to become financially self-sufficient to alumni demanding creature comforts normally reserved for professional venues.

Ellerbe Becket and Conventions, Sports & Leisure International (CSL) are launching a series of free web-based events designed to help sports professionals address the challenges of funding and financing collegiate sports facilities, Machine for WINNING: Can’t Pay? You Can’t Play!

The Money
Sports Facilities Financing 101
Bill Rhoda (CSL International) + John Poston (Ellerbe Becket)
May 4, 2004; 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST (30 min.)

Donors Are Your Best Friends
Suites, Club Seats + The Prollegiate Experience
Bill Rhoda (CSL International) + Brad Clark (Ellerbe Becket)
June 1, 2004; 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST (30 min.)

Home is Where Your ‘Seat’ Is
Sponsorship + Event Revenue From “Joe Fan”
Bill Rhoda (CSL International) + John Poston (Ellerbe Becket)
July 6, 2004; 12:30 pm EST/11:30 am CST (30 min.)

To participate in the June 1 Machine for WINNING event, all you need is a link to the web and a phone:

1. Go to the web link at https://ellerbebecket.webex.com
2. Select the date by clicking on the calendar icon
3. Provide registration information for the event, “Donors Are Your Best Friends–Suites, Club Seats + The Prollegiate Experience”

An innovator since its founding in 1909, Ellerbe Becket is a leader in architecture, engineering and the construction industry with office locations worldwide.

Contact: John Poston , 1-816-360-4454