March Madness

March 26, 2015
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The NCAA men’s basketball tournament starts the Sweet Sixteen games tonight. Although the Foundation’s favorite teams (Iowa, Iowa State, and Virginia) got beat out, it will still be an exciting weekend of basketball to watch. 
 
Last week’s games were full of upsets with underdogs beating a few top seeds. I’m anticipating some close games to reach the Elite Eight and hopeful my bracket won’t bust! Side note: I should be receiving the “roommate of the year” award by allowing the basement television to make its way to the living room for dual game watching. 
 
The end of March is a busy time for the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s giving programs. March 31 is the deadline to have all of your donations submitted for items to be placed on the Fairgrounds for this year's Fair. This includes placement for bricks, trees, lamp posts, pavers and seat plaques. If you're still deciding on last minute inscriptions, you've got until the end of next Tuesday to get those turned in.
 
If I had to fill out a giving program bracket, bricks would be the most popular! The engraved bricks can be placed at 15 different brick pads across the grounds. It’s a great way to have a memorial, celebrate your family’s favorite spot on the Fairgrounds, and there is no better way to be part of the Iowa State Fair than by supporting the Foundation’s work. 
 
Tree plaques, lamp post plaques, and the donor wall would round out my final four. Each of these programs allow donors to create a personal inscription that will be shared with future generations. Those future Fair-goers will benefit from the renovation projects the Foundation supports. It’s a win-win for everybody. 
 
Please remember to get your donations turned in by the March 31 deadline. For your convenience, I've linked the different programs below if you're still interested in getting something set for Fair 2015. Questions? Email me and I'll be happy to help. 
 
Building for the Future - seat plaques and granite pavers
Legacy Terrace - granite pavers and trees
Shine On Program – lamp post plaques
Trees for the Fair - plaque in Service Center or plaque at the base of a young tree
 
As for basketball, I’m jumping on the bandwagon – Go Wildcats!