By now, everyone in Danville/Vermilion County has probably heard that the NJCAA Division II Men’s National Basketball Championships will remain here, at Danville Area Community College, at least through 2014. A team of four tournament co-chairs; Dick Shockey, Danville Mayor Eisenhauer, Jeanie Cooke (Executive Director of the Danville Area CVB), and Mike Hulvey (Neuhoff Broadcasting) represented the community during the bid process.
After the politicking and the visits with friends old and new at the NJCAA Annual Meeting in Colorado Springs, we can honestly say the #1 reason we were able to “bring home the bacon,” so to speak, was you - the citizen of Danville/Vermilion County.
A pat on the back if you were a host, a volunteer, a sponsor, a donation giver, a well-wisher, or a fan. Your kindnesses, your support, and your dedication were heartfelt by those many participants and attendees. From Maryland, to Florida, to Kansas, to Arizona, we were told again, and again, what a special place this is. We’re not talking about 5 or 10 people here, but nearly everyone we came into contact with. Those that had not been at the tournament, had been told by others.
Congratulations to each of you – a multitude of thanks! This community will march 4th! See you at the NJCAA in 2011.
