We are hoping to get the contract awarded tomorrow. If so I'll have a rendering very soon! Can't really release designs until it's awarded. We have been working with a number of monument companies since March I think! It all seems to blend. I can share that the responses from the companies have been incredible and we are getting an incredible deal whoever gets the contract.
Good stuff Dan. Can't wait to see the rendering. Any updates on the total raised so far?
I couldn't get ahold of anyone today, (13+ hour workday and i just got home) but from what I understand from a couple of days ago we are doing very well. We have some real momentum going, but I haven't gotten an update from the foundation since Tuesday with firm numbers, but my understanding is the donations are coming in very quickly. Working on getting the rendering out. right now all I have are line drawings and specs.
Hi everyone, sorry I haven't updated in a while. Been working with Uconn on lots of details. We are in great shape and will be unveiling the statute at this year's Homecoming game!!!! Uconn is doing this up right. Been working very close with the AD's office, and I must say, after months of starts and stops, they have really gotten on board. We will be announcing the memorial company this weekend, as soon as the P.O. is finalized. The statue will be ready and installed the week before the game and we will have an unveiling ceremony at halftime. It will be very special. I have as basic rendering I'll post in a few minutes. It's not a professional rendering, but with the time crunch, we just haven't had the time to get one done. As far as fundraising goes, we are in great shape and at this time we are looking more for numbers of donors more than the amount given. Don't get me wrong, I'd love some more big dollars because any extra goes into the Jasper Howard Scholarship, but really I want as many people to give no matter what the amount.
Oh, this is happening! I'm not sure if you heard my wife and me on WTIC with Ray yesterday but the ceremony is set for halftime of the homecoming game against UCF. The entire 2009 team, including coaches, grad assistants, managers, etc. are being invited back and will be a part of the ceremony. Jasper's family is coming up from Florida. In fact, at last check 25 members of his family are making the trip up. The band will be involved from the field. There will be a video tribute produced by UConn, and the unveiling. The statue is being constructed as we speak. As far as $ goes, we're in great shape and I'm expecting us to be able to announce we've reached our goal this week, if not more. Right now, i'd like to encourage as many people to donate that have not, just to get as many involved as possible. This tribute is for all of Husky Nation. Kashif Moore has said on more than one occasion, that without the fans, they would have never gotten though it. This tribute, in the team's eyes, is in part as much about that as anything else. I think it is good to remember this in times like these, when we're all frustrated with results on the field, that it is a game. A great game, but just a game. #live365
