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The Time is Now
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of our student-athletes, our University family, our fans and our community.
From the President
Dear ENMU Family,
I am very excited about having a new on-campus
stadium. I am certain the facility will generate a
new sense of enthusiasm from our students and
the community, and will enhance an already strong
athletic program.
ENMU’s athletic heritage has a proud history and
tradition of graduating distinguished alumni. Today’s
student-athletes carry on this tradition of excellence
in the classroom and with their teams. A vital athletic
program is important to the University as a whole.
The new stadium completes the campus. Thanks for
your support.
Dr. Steven Gamble
University President
From the Stadium Campaign Chair
Dear ENMU Supporters,
2014 and 2015 have been been very good for the ENMU
Foundation and our efforts to raise funds for the new Stadium.
The cost for the new Stadium has increased to $15.5 million
so that ENMU can build a state-of-the art multi-purpose
facility. With this increased costs, the Stadium will have
increased seating, a new separate locker room for the
Portales Ram Football team to use, additional room for
concessions, a hospitality level and much, much more.
In 2014 the voters in the Portales Municipal School District, which includes the city
of Portales and the surrounding areas of Roosevelt County, voted an overwhelming
86 percent in favor of approving a new bond that will provide $1 million in funding
toward the costs of the stadium. With that $1 million and other generous support,
the ENMU Foundation has surpassed $14.3 million of our $15.5 million goal.
ENMU needs this new stadium, and the ENMU Foundation is hoping that supporters
like you will consider making a contribution to help us match the funds pledged by
ENMU students and the citizens of Portales and Roosevelt County. Please take a
moment to read through this material and consider becoming a donor, an investor
and partner in the new stadium.
Stephen Doerr (BS 77)
ENMU Foundation President
Stadium Campaign Chair
The Time is Now for a New Stadium
ENMU and the state of New Mexico have made a sizeable
investment in the Portales campus infrastructure. Since 2001,
over $124 million in campus improvements have occurred.
Many buildings on campus have undergone significant
renovations and improvements. The entire campus looks
amazing. The facilities are energy efficient and designed with a
focus on what is most important to help our students achieve
a quality education.
New Stadium
Opening Fall 2016
The facilities featured here highlight significant building projects
on campus. The Golden Library is next on the docket for
renovation and modernization. The Golden Library will be part
of the 2014 and 2016 New Mexico General Obligation Bonds.
It is time to complete the campus and bring the stadium back
to where it always belonged … on campus.
Jack Williamson Liberal Arts
Guadalupe Hall
Athletic Weight Room
Football Field House
Opened Spring 2015
Opened Spring 2009
Opened Spring 2013
Renovation Completed 2013
Facts About ENMU
Students choose Eastern New Mexico University for its
personal touch, accredited academic programs and affordable
costs. ENMU offers a variety of services to help students
succeed in their academic, personal and professional lives.
• New Mexico’s largest regional comprehensive University
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 17.5:1
• ENMU is in the top 10% lowest tuition of 81 public
Southwestern institutions.
• 5,946 for fall 2015 at ENMU in Portales
• Students from 49 states and 17 countries
Communication Building
State-of-the-art center opened in 2006
• Male: 43.56% undergraduate, 25.9% graduate
• Female: 56.4% undergraduate, 74% graduate
• More than 60 associate, bachelor’s and master’s programs
San Juan Village
Opened Fall 2007
Art and Anthropology
Opened Spring 2011
Music Building
Expansion and renovation completed fall 2010
Science Building
Expansion and Renovation Completed Fall 2008
ENMU Athletics strives to be
the premier Division II athletics
program in New Mexico, with
over 400 student-athletes in 14
programs promoting scholastic
and athletic excellence on the High
Plains. The young men and women
representing ENMU on the field,
court and track receive higher GPAs
and maintain a higher graduation
rate, overall, than their peers.
The building of a new stadium
oncampus has many benefits for the
athletic department as a whole but
directly affects Greyhound Football,
Zia and Greyhound Soccer and Zia
and Greyhound Track and Field.
The soccer programs are fairly new
programs to Eastern and will now
have the ability to play at night in
the stadium. Greyhound Football
(conference champs in 2013) will be
able to recruit more competitively
from all over the country. Track and
field will for the first time be able to
host collegiate meets.
“As a native of this area and former coach, I am pleased that football will
again be played on campus. We will no longer have to leave the campus
and Portales city limits to play home games. This new stadium will be
a big break for all the coaches and teams that get to play in it. The new
facility will aid in the recruiting of quality players. Located on campus, this
new stadium will afford a modern and safe place for fans and students to
attend many activities and sporting events. I urge all alumni and friends of
Eastern to support this worthy project.”
Carl Richardson (BA 48)
Health and Physical Education Dept. Director1980-1986
Coach of Football, Baseball, Golf, Tennis and Track 1954-1963
ENMU Football 1940
“I have very fond memories of my time at ENMU. I was able to receive
a quality education and develop lasting relationships with my coaches,
professors and fellow students. It was great to see how well the football
team performed in 2013 and I look forward to seeing continued success
in the future! I am very excited to see the University invest in a new
football stadium in Portales. I believe the new stadium will provide a
great atmosphere for games and will be very beneficial for recruiting. I
am grateful to be a Greyhound and look forward to coming back soon
to see the new stadium!”
Jeff Howard (BS 06)
Minnesota Vikings Defensive Assistant, Current
ENMU Football 2001-2004
“The athletic teams, the band and the cheerleaders will all have a place
for building pride and spirit. The stadium is the one place our students,
student organizations, fraternities and sororities all become one and stand
together unified with excitement for Eastern. I know of nothing else that
can showcase our University better to the public.”
B. B. Lees (MA 57, BA52)
Athletic Director and Coach of Football, Golf, Baseball,
Tennis and Track 1957-1993, 1996-1997
ENMU Football 1948, 1950, 1951
Portales Municipal Schools is excited to be a partner
with Eastern New Mexico University to build a multi-use
stadium in Portales. Even though this is a partnership
between PMSD and ENMU, it is much more than that.
PMSD is only able to join this effort because the Portales
Municipal School Board and the residents of this school
district see the value of using their tax dollars to help build
one stadium that can be used by the students of Portales
Municipal Schools and ENMU to continue a long standing
tradition of cooperation and collaboration. This stadium
will be an asset to the community of Portales, Roosevelt
County and the hundreds and thousands of students who
will continue to pass through the halls of Portales Municipal Schools for years to come.
With that said, I am more than proud to support continuing efforts to make the new
home of the Rams one of the greatest stadiums in the state.
Johnnie S. Cain
Superintendent
Portales Municipal Schools
“The impact of a new multi-purpose stadium
on campus will be tremendous. When one
considers what this new facility will mean for
Eastern Athletics, for the University and for the
city of Portales, it could be one of the most
significant construction projects in the history
of Roosevelt County!”
Dr. Jeff Geiser
Director of Athletics
“The construction of a new stadium on the
ENMU campus will greatly enhance the rehearsal
experience for every member of the Greyhound
Sound Marching Band. Having a surface that is
permanently lined, level and free of irregularities
will benefit our ensemble tremendously. We are
excited to be a part of our rapidly transforming
educational environment.”
Dustin Seifert
Director of Bands
Chair, Department of Music
“We believe the new multi-purpose stadium will
generate more school spirit, help with forward
momentum in recruiting and will help teams be
more efficient in weekly activities. This stadium
is a big step in turning a corner for ENMU
Athletics and the city of Portales.”
Josh Lynn (MA 05, BS 03)
ENMU Head Football Coach, Current
ENMU Football 1997-2000
$15.5 Million Goal
Construction
Update:
As of January, the concrete for
the announcer’s booth has been
laid, the underground utilities are
being installed, and the footings at
concessions, the visitor’s restrooms,
and locker rooms are complete.
Currently progress is being made
on scoreboard footings, field lighting
installation, metal stud framing, and
pouring all bleacher footings and
building slabs.
Those Who Lead the Way
Al Whitehead Field $500,000
Former football Greyhound Al Whitehead (BS 55) and is wife
Lacy of Tulsa, Oklahoma contributed $500,000 to the Stadium
Campaign. “Gifts of this magnitude are exceptional and will
transform ENMU and Portales,” stated ENMU President Dr.
Steven Gamble. “Their gift helped us to reach the $12 million
mark sooner than we thought we would. Their leadership and
friendship with ENMU is immeasurable. I’m thankful to all our
Stadium Campaign supporters.”
“I’ve wanted ENMU to build a new stadium on campus since
they built the one at Blackwater Draw,” explained Al Whitehead.
“I treasure all that ENMU offered to me when I was a student
athlete. My ENMU memories and lifelong friendships are indelible.
Lacy and I are forever grateful to ENMU.”
The Whithead’s have a legacy of supporting ENMU that
transcends the past fifty years. The couple understands the need
to consistently support Starter Scholarships, Bench Club, the 2023
Endowment, as well as generously fund the Albert E. and Lacy
Whitehead Endowed Scholarship in Marketing and the Albert E.
and Lacy Whitehead Endowment for Theatre, the Slone Band
Fund, Center Stage, and various other scholarships over the years.
Their contributions not only financially assist student athletes
and student scholarships, but also have been used to help inspire
others to financially support ENMU Athletics in past years by
providing two raffle grand prize trucks.
Al has been a dedicated member of the ENMU Alumni Board
since 1985,
serving on
many important
committees
and supporting
the alumni
scholarship
program. As
a former
Greyhound, he
remains active
in the ENMU
Bench Club
and helps with
many fundraising
Al and Lacy Whitehead
activities. “Lacy
has even been gracious enough to allow Al to serve on the Alumni
Board for more years than we can count,” remarked Stephen
Doerr, ENMU Foundation board president. “This has meant a big
commitment on Lacy’s part too! We all believe that both Al and
Lacy bleed green with loyalty for ENMU.”
Graduating with a bachelor’s degree in business administration
in 1955, Al Whitehead founded and co-founded several oil
companies and is currently chairman and C.E.O. of Empire
Petroleum Corporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His wife, Lacy, has
been by his side the entire time.
$500,000 from Addie Swearingen Foundation
The Addie Swearingen Foundation
contributed $500,000 to the Stadium
Campaign.
Mrs. Swearingen was a great friend to
ENMU. Over the years, she endowed
many scholarships to support students in
nursing, the fine arts, accounting and other
academic programs. Mrs. Swearingen also
donated funds for the University’s pipe
organ and donated much of her extensive
Addie Swearingen
art collection to ENMU. She was honored in 1983 with the
ENMU Alumni Association’s Distinguished Service Award and
recognized in 2002 as the ENMU Foundation’s Philanthropist of
the Year.
Mrs. Swearingen passed away in 2008. It was important to her to
remember ENMU in her estate plans. This is her most definitive
gift to ENMU and it is one that will transform Portales and
ENMU.
Helping Us Reach Our Goal
Griffith & Field Scoreboard $400,000
Richard Griffith (MBA67) and his wife Gilley contributed $400,000 to
this multi-purpose stadium that will ultimately complete the campus. Mr.
Griffith remembers trying to convince the ENMU administrators back in
1967 not to build the stadium at Blackwater Draw.” I have always believed
that it needed to stay on campus,” recalls Mr. Griffith. “Now we can finally
move out of the loneliest structure in New Mexico.” The Griffiths are also
generous supporters to ENMU, directing their gifts to the University Fund
and various scholarships supporting their firm belief in the value of higher
education. Their significant gift to the Stadium Campaign is made in honor
of Richard Griffith and his longtime friend and business partner Dan Field
of Lovington, New Mexico.
Back Left to Right: University President Steven Gamble, ENMU
Foundation Board President Stephen Doerr Front Left to Right:
Gilley Griffith, Richard Griffith, ENMU Foundation Executive Director
Noelle Bartl
C&S has been a family business since its
beginning by Harry and Alice Cissell in
1930. Originally Cissell Oil, the company
was purchased by Alice’s brother Wayne
Stratton in 1937 and renamed C&S Oil
Co. Alice and Wayne sold the business to
Shamrock Oil and Gas in 1959 but Wayne
bought it back two years later. Wayne’s
son Mike Stratton joined the business after
graduating from ENMU in 1971. Mike and
his wife Marnee purchased C&S in 1997.
All of their children have worked for C&S
during their high school and college years,
with their two oldest daughters, Alyssa
Idsinga and April Rutter, permanently
joining the business in the 1990s. Today,
Alyssa and April manage the business with
their father.
C&S has been delivering diesel and gas to
the farms, ranches and dairies of Roosevelt
County since its inception. Over the years,
they expanded the company’s services
to include propane, auto parts and tires
to better serve their customers. More
recently, C&S added a gas station and diesel
station in Portales and a new station in the
Dora community.
Wayne Stratton served on the ENMU
Board of Regents from 1974 to 1981.
During his term as a regent, Wayne and his
wife Marjorie became close friends with
then ENMU President Warren Armstrong
and his wife Joan. The Armstrongs would
later start the Wayne and Marjorie Stratton
Endowed Scholarship, which is still funded
by Wayne and Marjorie’s children.
Wayne and Marjorie cared deeply about
their community and supported many
youth, school and charitable organizations
over the years. Mike and Marnee have
continued this tradition of giving back to
their community and their neighbors. They
are proud to be a part of the growth of
ENMU, Portales and Roosevelt County
over the years and look forward to being
a part of the exciting things yet to come in
our great community.
Tillery Family Foundation $200,000
The Tillery Family Foundation established by George Tillery
(BBA 76) pledged $200,000 to the new stadium. “The Tillery
family is pleased to support the new stadium that will provide
students and athletes with events and entertainment for many
years to come, just as ENMU has been a blessing to the Tillery
Family.” ENMU has been an influential part of the Tillery family.
George’s parents, Garland and wife Georgia Tillery, raised five
children: Gayle, George, Gary, Glen and Gena while growing
their locally owned Tillery Chevrolet-GMC, Inc. dealership,
established in 1955. Four of the five children attended ENMU:
Gayle (Attended), George (BBA 76), Gary (BBA 79) and
Glen (BBA 86). The Tillery siblings chose ENMU because it
was in state and close to home... but not too close. Shortly after
Garland passed away in 1984, the family established the Garland
Tillery Memorial Scholarship. George Tillery and the Tillery Family
Left to Right: Gary Tillery, Gena Hoagland, Gayle Pedrick, Glen Tillery,
George Tillery
Foundation have generously supported the scholarship honoring
his father and to the Sigma Chi Scholarship fund over the years.
HOMESPOT of Portales generously contributed $50,000 to the new Greyhound Stadium Campaign.
“We at HOMESPOT support the stadium for various reasons. It will strengthen pride and school spirit to
the University community. It will symbolize a vibrant and healthy university athletic program and attract
students to ENMU and the Portales area. It is time for ENMU to have an on campus football stadium.”
-The HOMESPOT Team of Jody Bailey, Scott and Jane Christensen
The Merrick Family
"My wife and I were both raised here in Portales and feel
great pride and loyalty in living here. I've said many times
that Portales been very good to me and my family, so
if we can be a small part of this addition to our city and
university we feel great pride in doing so."
- Max Merrick
"As a proud ENMU graduate and Portales resident, I am
thankful to be able to contribute to the new stadium.
This is a big win not only for Eastern but the entire community. Go Greyhounds!"
-Megan Hamilton
The Merrick family has contributed both individually and corporately for a combined
gift of $50,000 toward the new stadium. Pictured: Rustin and Cassidy Self, Bobby
and Megan Hamilton, Max and June Merrick, and granddaughters Blair and Lilly.
The Time is Now
Dear Alumni and Friends of ENMU,
The Time is Now to take one of the biggest and most image-enhancing
steps in the history of not only our athletic program, but also the entire
University. Our administration, our student body and the Portales
community acknowledge the importance of this new facility to the future of
our university, and they have shown their support.
The Time is Now for our fans, alumni and friends to get in the game.
New Mexico law does not allow state education funds to be used for
construction of college athletic facilities, so private dollars are vital to our
success. Although the student fee and Portales school bond support started
this project rolling, your gifts and commitment to ENMU’s long-awaited
landmark stadium will make what was only a dream into a reality in the very
near future.
This is by far the most ambitious undertaking by the University and
the ENMU Foundation.
Won’t you join us? Play your role in this ultimate team effort and help us
declare victory.
Please complete the enclosed pledge form or call the ENMU
Foundation for more information at 888.291.5524.
Noelle Bartl (BS 92)
Executive Director
ENMU Foundation
New Stadium Features and Benefits
Location
• On campus, located near Greyhound Arena
• Within walking distance of ENMU residence halls
• In city limits
Features
• 5,000 seats
• Environmentally friendly
• Synthetic turf
• Modern facilities
• Two large locker rooms
• New enclosed hospitality level for group events
and receptions
New Stadium will Benefit
• Greyhound Football
• Greyhound Soccer
• Greyhound Track and Field
• Portales High School Rams Football
• ENMU Greyhound Sound Marching Band
• Host collegiate, high school state and regional track meets
• Community events and concerts
• ENMU Health and Physical Education classes
• ENMU Intramural Sports
Opportunities to Give
$1,000,000
Stadium (Ten Year Sponsorship)
$500,000
Football Field
New Street between Baseball Stadium and New Stadium
Phase Two: Hospitality Level
$400,000
Plaza
Video Scoreboard
$250,000
Sidewalk from Arena on south side of stadium
Track
$200,000
North Tower
South Tower
$50,000 (Continued)
Entrance to Parking Area Visitor Side
Park/Picnic Area North
Park/Picnic Area South
Honor Wall
$35,000
Greek Grass Section
Home Side Bleachers Section A
Flag Poles
$25,000
 Elevator
 Home Side Pedestrian Gate Entrance Sponsorship
Home Side Bleachers Section B
Home Side Bleachers Section C
Home Side Bleachers Section D Greyhound Sound
Press Level: North Deck
Press Level: South Deck
Memorial Mascot Cemetery Area
$100,000
Parking Area –Home Side
Parking Area – Visitor Side
Locker Room Greyhounds
Locker Room Rams
$10,000
Press Level: Public Announcer Booth (6 Seats)
Press Level: Sports Information Home Booth (6 Seats)
Retail Space
$75,000
Home Side Stands (Ten Year Sponsorship)
Visitor Side Stands (Ten Year Sponsorship)
$7,500
Press Level: Coaching Visitor’s Booth (4 Seats)
Press Level: Coaching Home Booth (4 Seats)
$50,000
Concession Area North
Concession Area South
The “Dog Walk” Path from Field House to Stadium
Greyhound Team Entrance to Field
 Ticket booth
Entrance to Parking Area Home Side
$5,000
Press Level:
Press Level:
Press Level:
Press Level:
Radio Visitor’s Booth (2 Seats)
Sports Information Visitor’s Booth (2 Seats)
Broadcasting Booth (4 Seats)
Radio Home Booth (2 Seats)
Denotes opportunity has already been claimed
The Time is Now
for a New Stadium
Pledge Form
In support of the Stadium Campaign, please accept my/our financial commitment toward helping to build a
new stadium on the ENMU campus. I/We will support this important project in the following manner:
GIFT DETAILS
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Donors wishing to fulfill pledge obligations with appreciated assets should contact Noelle Bartl at 888.291.5524 or
[email protected] for additional information.
DONOR RECOGNITION
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Mail Pledge Form and payment to the ENMU Foundation, ENMU Station 8, 1500 S Ave K, Portales, NM 88130.
The ENMU Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by the law. Tax ID: 85-0266258
THANK YOU!
Date
Be a part of it.
Site Plan
The stadium will be
located southwest of
Greyhound Arena.
Stephen Doerr
Stadium Campaign Chair
Noelle Bartl
Executive Director
ENMU Station 8, 1500 S Ave K
Portales, NM 88130
Toll-free: 888.291.5524
enmu.edu/stadiumcampaign
New Stadium’s Intrinsic Benefits
to ENMU and Portales
• Attract a New Mexico All Star game whether it be
football, men’s or women’s soccer. This in turn
brings prospective new students on campus.
• Have a positive impact on the economy and
increase tax revenues. Sports travel is a
$7 billion industry. Sports visitors will spend
money at Portales businesses.
• Help recruiting efforts of all ENMU
sports, not just football, soccer, and track
and field.
• A new state of the art scoreboard will
be a great asset for Communications/
Broadcasting majors. Students
will receive hands on training in
the production of live sports
broadcasting.
• Visible from Highway 70, the
new stadium will create a
sense of pride for everyone
associated with ENMU
and Portales.