Dear Trail Enthusiast:
When people in our community are
asked “What does this community have that other surrounding communities do
not have?” Most people would probably answer, “Ball State University”.
Instead, wouldn’t it be great if they said, “the Cardinal Greenways?” Our
trail system is one of the finest in the state of Indiana because of our
wonderful donors and volunteers, but with your help, we can make it one of
the best and most well-known in the Midwest. This can happen only with your
support.
As Governor Mitch Daniels was
speaking at an event recently, he not only praised the trails in Indiana,
but he also praised our local trails. Governor Daniels said, “Indiana does
not have water or mountains to attract visitors to our state to enjoy, but
we do have wonderful trail systems, and Cardinal Greenways is one of the
best”. Gone are the days when only local people use our trails. Now, people
from all over the United States and Canada are making their way to our
community specifically to use our trails! Just last week I was at the depot
and a group came in from Michigan to use the trail. They came to Muncie
just to enjoy a nice long ride on the Greenway! While they were preparing
for their ride, another group from out of state called to get directions and
information on other activities, events, eateries, and hotels in the area
that they could enjoy while here using the Greenway! So, after fifteen
years of existence, the Cardinal Greenways have gone from just local trails
to ones that people from all over the United States and Canada come here
specifically to use!
As the 2008 annual co-chairs we
would like to thank all of the many volunteers and donors who have
generously given their support to the Cardinal Greenway throughout the past
fifteen years. We would also like to ask everyone to think about a specific
time (or times) that they use the trails for exercise, meditation, to enjoy
nature or just to take a walk with a friend or family member. Without
donations of money and time, this would not be possible. That’s why we are
asking each of you to continue to support this great system through your
continued giving. We are also asking each of you to accept a challenge to
increase your donation this year by 15% in honor of our 15th
anniversary. We are sure we can all agree that the trail has been enjoyed
more each year during these past fifteen years!
As the Greenway continues to grow
and more people enjoy using it every year, so does the cost to maintain and
grow the Greenway. We have achieved many of the goals and dreams that were
established fifteen years ago, but to see our new growth plan to its
fruition we need your support. Please consider accepting my challenge and
give generously. Remember all of the wonderful things the Greenway
represents in our community and help us make a difference, today, tomorrow
and in the future. Cardinal Greenways is connecting one community to
another and is bringing visitors to Muncie in a new and exciting way. With
your help, when people are asked what we have that other communities don’t
have, they will say – the Cardinal Greenways. Thanks in advance for your
donation and for your continued support of Cardinal Greenways!
Sincerely,
Barbara L. Norrick Michael
W. Ellis, AIA
2008
Campaign Co-Chairperson 2008 Campaign Co-Chairperson
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