MIDLAND SOCCER CLUB
Terry Stanton Memorial Scholarship Program
c/o:
3005 Whitewood Drive * Midland MI * (989) 430-3050
May 1, 2008
Dear Soccer Supporter:
“A little town with no experience,
no facilities, or talented athletes that was too far away from the heartbeat
of soccer in Michigan could never compete.” That was the paradigm
that drove Terry Stanton in his mission to develop the best amateur
sports program in the Midwest, now known as The Midland Soccer Club
(MSC). MSC has grown from a sprawling soccer complex to hundreds
of kids moving into the high school programs and then moving on to college
arena and even into the professional ranks, as well as the Mother's
Day Tournament. The MSC is not only on the map, but is a model
for all communities to follow in how to engage business, community leaders,
and volunteers to build a program that gives back to its community.
As most of you know, Terry Stanton
lost his long battle with kidney failure in June 2007. Terry
was so honored to be able to see his dream come to reality, with the
help of many of you by his side; but there is one objective left unaccomplished.
With his trademark smile as
our motivation, the Board of Directors of the MSC and the Stanton Family
have partnered to establish the Terry Stanton Memorial Scholarship Program.
While many of Terry's goals were tangible and can be seen at the Club,
one of his main objectives was to have an active scholarship fund that
would provide an opportunity for any child to play soccer in the City
of Midland even if their financial situation would not allow it.
Terry always believed it was the Club's obligation to provide an outlet
to Midland's youth - and financial status should not dictate who could
and who could not play.
With that, we are asking for
your support. This year will mark the first year for the Annual
Terry Stanton Memorial Golf Outing. The fun-filled day will
include golf, great food, and as Terry would have wanted it, a reason
to get together and talk soccer. The event is scheduled
for Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Sandy Ridge in Midland. Your
donation would be greatly appreciated; more importantly, it will put
us one step closer to Terry's dream of an active and thriving scholarship
program for Midland's youth.
As Terry signed - Yours in Soccer,
The Terry Stanton Memorial Scholarship Program
c/o Jami Stanton
3005 Whitewood Drive
Midland, MI 48642
901 Soccer Drive
Midland, MI 48642
Phone 989-832-0895 * Fax 989-839-8467
A 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization