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2008 Season Calendar Rain-Outs, Postponements, and Schedule Changes should be approved by Commissioner Mike Julian
On July 19, 2007, the City Council and Mayor Daley unanimously passed a resolution urging the IMD to keep Livingston Park a baseball field. The resolution was sponsored by Ald. Burnett, Ald. Fioretti, and Ald. Solis, and we deeply thank them for their official support! NWLL strongly condemns IMD's takeover of Livingston Field. Here are some summer 2007 articles:
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Our Sponsorships Our 2008 League Benefactors: Our 2008 League Sponsors:
Our 2008 League Supporters: NWLL is very grateful to our generous sponsors who fund our league year-after-year and enable us to provide special services and support, such as a league van, a scoreboard, sprinkler system, batting cage and pitching machine, art sculptures, flower gardens, new caps and jerseys, summer trips and camp, office space at Chicago Hope, plus all the day-to-day equipment, supplies and utilities. All donations go towards these operational expenses and not paychecks. NWLL is a non-profit and all-volunteer organization that is funded by our nominal $25 fees, team sponsors, and private donations as listed below. We are dearly indebted for the strong civic and community support of Mayor Daley and his Department of Planning and Development, Aldermen Dan Solis (25th), Bob Fioretti (2nd), Walter Burnett (27th), and Ed Smith (28th), the Chicago Park District and Superintendent Tim Mitchell, Chicago Hope Academy, and Dr. Ken Schmidt, President of the Illinois Medical District. NWLL does not turn away a child if he or she cannot pay, and we charge a minimal amount to be a part of the league. Our desire is to keep the league affordable for the youth of Chicago. If you are interested in donating, there several ways that you can help: 1. League Benefactor: A $2,500 or greater tax-deductible donation. You receive all the benefits below, plus we would like to display a company banner on this website and at our field during the season. 2. Team Sponsorship: A $1,500 tax-deductible donation. Your company name will appear on the team caps and on Opening Day, if your donation is given before the season starts. In addition, your company name will be prominently displayed on this website, in newsletter, and other print-outs. You will also receive a team picture. 3. League Supporter: A $500 tax-deductible donation will go toward van upkeep, summer camps, and general operating expenses. Your company name will be recognized on this website, in newsletter, and other print-outs. 4. Cooperstown Sponsorship: Your donation of any amount will go towards our traveling All-Star team or to Sunshine Gospel Camp scholarships. If you are interested, please call the Little League office at (312) 217-0680 and ask for Mike Julian. All gifts may be sent to: Near West Little League |
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