The Ann Arbor Skatepark Action Committee is starting its big-time
fundraising with the formation of two funds at The Ann Arbor Area
Community Foundation. One of the funds will support the design and
construction of the skatepark, the other is an endowment to help the
City pay for maintenance, improvements and upgrades. Ten percent of
each gift to the Ann Arbor Skatepark goes to the endowment fund.

The Ann Arbor Skatepark Fund supports the construction of a free
public skatepark where Ann Arbor's skaters can safely and responsibly
practice their sport. Donors to the Fund become partners in the Ann
Arbor Skatepark Action Committee's efforts to promote healthy exercise
and safe spaces for youth, while also involving young people in their
community. Your commitment to the Fund thus enhances Ann Arbor's
reputation as one of the nation's safest, healthiest and most
family-friendly places to live.

The Ann Arbor Skatepark Endowment Fund will support the ongoing
maintenance of the Skatepark. Supporters of the Fund ensure that this
important addition to the community's outstanding system of parks and
recreational facilities remains safe and attractive for generations of
Ann Arborites to come.

Everyone who makes a commitment to the fund by February 28, 2009 will
be honored as an establishing donor.

To support the Ann Arbor Skatepark, email fundraising chair Jim
Reische at jreische@....

For more information, contact Trevor Staples at (734) 223-9837 and
visit a2skatepark.org