story by Merrill Ellis, NIRAA Secretary/Treasurer
The National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association Alumni, Inc (NIRAA) is pleased to announce new donor scholarship benefits for contributors to the 2020 NIRAA Scholarship Fund.
Through the generosity of former collegiate rodeo athletes, the NIRAA will award $30,000 in scholarships for the second consecutive year at the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR). A total of 56 scholarships will be given to students at the CNFR Award’s Ceremony June 20, 2020 at the Casper Events Center in Casper, Wyoming.
“My main objective as NIRA Alumni, Inc. President is increasing scholarships awarded to student rodeo athletes. Supporting the NIRA Alumni Scholarship Donor Program is an excellent opportunity to help students who rodeo and are pursuing a college degree,” stated Don Reichert, President of the NIRAA.
“NIRA Alumni members say college rodeo influenced them to attend college and kept them there. Helping students have a positive collegiate rodeo experience is very satisfying and that experience may change their life. Please consider donating to the program.”
Find out more about the scholarship and membership opportunities of the NIRAA, go to: collegerodeo.com/resources/alumni/ or email niraainfo@gmail.com.
NIRAA membership and scholarship contributions are the cornerstones of being NIRAA Members. The group is a 501 (c) (3) organization.
The new incentive program is outlined below:
NIRAA SCHOLARSHIP DONOR OPPORTUNITIES:
GOLD STAR DONOR $5000+
Recognition in CNFR Program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni Facebook cover page throughout the year, Recognition on signage at NIRA Alumni, Inc. Reunion, Recognition during the reunion from the podium, Recognition in the reunion program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni, Inc. website throughout the year, Recognition as a sponsor in press releases sent out after the reunion, Receive a 30-ounce Travel Cup with NIRA Alumni, Inc. logo, Receive an NIRA Alumni, Inc. light weight jacket, Two tickets to the NIRA Foundation Luncheon, and Invitation to NIRA Alumni, Inc. Reunion Reception.
SILVER STAR DONOR $1000-$4999
Recognition in CNFR Program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni Facebook cover page throughout the year, Recognition during the reunion from the podium, Recognition in the reunion program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni, Inc. website throughout the year, Receive an NIRA Alumni, Inc. light weight jacket, and Invitation to NIRA Alumni, Inc. Reunion Reception.
BRONZE STAR DONOR $500-$999
Recognition in CNFR Program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni Facebook Page – Two posts, Recognition on NIRA Alumni, Inc. website throughout the year, Receive an NIRA Alumni, Inc. light weight vest, and Invitation to NIRA Alumni, Inc. Reunion Reception.
DONOR $50 -$499
Recognition in CNFR Program, Recognition on NIRA Alumni Facebook Page – One Post, and Invitation to NIRA Alumni, Inc. Reunion Reception.
The NIRAA Scholarship fund was established to offer educational opportunities to students who participate in collegiate rodeos and have aspirations of obtaining a college degree. The NIRAA Board of Directors are committed to raising these funds and would appreciate other alumni to participate in helping them with this goal.
