True North gives big gift to Dewey Field project

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True North Insurance and Financial Strategies Senior Risk Management Director Barry Bengston (left) and Risk Management Specialist Brad Bengston present Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger (right) with a ceremonial check noting their recent donation of $5,000 to the Dewey Field Renovation project. Photo submitted.

Senior Risk Management Director Barry Bengston of True North Insurance and Financial Strategies was joined by Risk Management Specialist Brad Bengston in recently making a donation of $5,000 to the Dewey Field Complex Renovation. Accepting the contribution was Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger.[wpedon id=”82220″ align=”center”]

Large donors like True North, who make contributions of $5,000, are designated as Finish Line Sponsors. The True North contribution brings the total raised to more than $213,000, with $250,000 the goal of the fundraiser, although $300,000 has often been mentioned as the optimal amount.

Gifts of $25,000 — the Einck Family and Tyson Fresh Meats were the latest at the level — secure an End Zone Legacy while gifts of $10,000 qualify as Golden Goal Sponsors. Those contributing $1,000 secure Yard Line Sponsor status.

The quest to reach 1,000 Bluejays continues, PCSD Superintendent Clark Wicks recently said. To join the 1,000 Bluejay group, contributors pledge $250, which amounts to $21 monthly or 68 cents daily. Those who become one of the 1,000 Bluejays will receive a brick on the new Bluejay Way, Wicks said.

All donors will receive special recognition on the Bluejay Donor Wall.

Construction continues on phase one of the four-part project. A new entry way, concession stand, ticket booths, storage area and restrooms are currently under construction.

New handicap-accessible bleachers on the north side, for home fans, will be installed in the coming weeks, with a new press box also comong on the north side.

All phase-one work will be completed in time for Perry’s football home opener, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 24, when the Bluejays will entertain Greene County in the 87th playing of the Cowbell Game.

Contributions to the Dewey Field Project can be mailed to the Perry Community School District, P.O. Box 69, Perry, IA 50220-0069.

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