Jog-A-Thon Pledge Form

SPRINGFIELD -- Basketball season is just around the corner, and the Missouri State women's basketball program has a number of events in October and throughout the year to get fans excited for the upcoming season.

The Lady Bears Gala
The first annual Lady Bears Gala will take place on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 5-9 p.m. at Touch Restaurant (1620 E. Republic). A social hour with appetizers begins at 5 p.m., with dinner at 6. Coach Harper will lead a short program and introduce the 2015-16 team, and the evening will conclude with a live auction. Dress is business, and the cost is $125 per person, of which $100 is tax deductible. A table sponsorship for eight guests is $1,000. RSVP by Sept. 22 to Terrie Coulter in the women's basketball office at (417) 836-4136 or TCoulter@MissouriState.edu.

Jog-A-Thon
MSU's annual Jog-A-Thon takes place Oct. 1 at 6:30 a.m. on the Allison South Stadium track. Lady Bear fans can support the program in two ways: By pledging a tax-deductible donation to a particular player for each lap she completes, or by pledging a lump sum. Fans are welcome to come and cheer on the Lady Bears or join them on the track.
Please fill out the attached pledge form and return to the women's basketball office at 901 S. National, Springfield, MO, 65897.

Lady Bear Breakfasts
Missouri State Lady Bear Breakfasts will again be held at Village Inn (2036 S. Glenstone), and begin Tuesday, Oct. 13. Attendees may order off a special menu at a cost of $8 per person, and the public is invited to attend. Additional dates include November 10, December 8, January 12, February 9 and March 8. Each breakfast begins at 7 a.m., and weather cancellations will be determined based on MSU's decision to hold or cancel classes.

To obtain additional information on all events, contact Terrie Coulter in the women's basketball office at (417) 836-4136 or TCoulter@MissouriState.edu.

Summary
Lady Bears Gala - Oct. 4, 5 p.m., Touch Restaurant
Jog-A-Thon - Oct. 1, 6:30 a.m., Allison South Stadium
Lady Bear Breakfasts - 7 a.m. on Oct. 13, Nov. 10, Dec. 8, Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 8, Village Inn