Field Newsletter December 2008

Field of Dreams Newsletter
December 2008

Dominican University of California is planning to build a new 110,000 square foot outdoor athletic complex in preparation for its move to NCAA II in September 2009. Project news and updates follow:

Dominican Athletics is sponsoring three fundraising events in 2009, with a combined goal of $125,000. Visit www.dominican.edu in the new year for more information or to register.

Car Raffle Enter to win a 2009 Honda Fit Sport with navigation or $10,000 in cash. Tickets are $20 each and are available starting Monday, January 19. The winning ticket will be chosen at Commencement on May 16. Additional early bird drawings will take place on February 27, April 20, and April 25. Dominican Mixer Relive the classic Dominican mixer of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s on Friday, February 27 from 5:30-9:00 p.m. at the Conlan Recreation Center. Highlights include dinner and dancing, best-dressed competition, and a Dominican heritage and photography exhibit. Penguin Race Celebrate opening day of Dominican's Field of Dreams by participating in our first Penguin Race. Up to 5,000 sequentially numbered rubber penguins will be released into a nearby body of water. The sponsor of the first penguin to cross the finish line will receive a cash prize of $10,000. Penguins will cost $20.

Dominican's Field of Dreams will support three key constituencies:

1. Collegiate Athletes
Women's Softball, Men's Lacrosse, and Men's and Women's Soccer will practice and play their home games on Dominican's Field of Dreams. The field is a pre-requisite to the University's move to the Pac West Conference of NCAA II in Fall 2009.

2. Intramural Athletes Dominican's Field of Dreams will enable the University to build a vibrant intramural sports program that encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyles for our students. 3. Community Youth Dominican's Field of Dreams will host several community groups, including the Phoenix Academy and County Community School, Canal Alliance, Marin Youth Center, and Marin Football Club.

Our vision is "years of productive play for better people, a better University, and a better community."
Our mission is "to build it."

If you believe in our vision, please support our mission with your gift today. Click here to donate or to explore other ways to get involved.

Dominican is launching a Corporate Partner program in January 2009 aimed at engaging and cultivating Marin-based businesses with 50 or more employees. The annual cost is $5,000 and includes the following rights and benefits:

Fence Signage Family Membership to Conlan Center 25 Guest Passes to the Conlan Center 25 Season Tickets to Dominican Athletic Events 10% Employee Discount Off Conlan Center Membership 10% Employee Discount Off Dominican Camp Registration

Fees benefit Dominican's Field of Dreams and are tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Call associate vice president for Institutional Advancement, Ian Tonks, at 415-257-1333 or e-mail ian.tonks@dominican.edu if you would like more information about Dominican's Corporate Partner program.

Office of Institutional Advancement
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, California 94901