The Wolf Pack marching band has fired up fans at University of Nevada, Reno football, basketball, soccer and volleyball match-ups. Now, the Greater Nevada Credit Union is asking the community, in turn, to support the Wolf Pack marching band.
Greater Nevada Credit Union has launched "
Its Time to Support the Band," a fundraising program to benefit the marching band, known as the "
Pride of the Sierra," with a gift of $60,000, over three years. In addition, the credit union has pledged to match up to $45,000 in additional community donations to the band over the next three years. Together, the Greater Nevada Credit Union gift, matching pledge and community support would total $150,000.
"For every penny, nickel, dime and dollar contributed, we'll match it," said Dean Altus, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the Greater Nevada Credit Union. "We're hoping the community will join us in our exciting new partnership with the University of Nevada marching band and help us reach our goal of raising $30,000 annually."
Donations to the Wolf Pack marching band will be matched one-to-one by the credit union, up to $15,000 per year, and will help provide funds for new uniforms, replace old instruments and equipment, and restore scholarships.
"The opportunities this gift and partnership have provided already have been incredible," Will Plenk, director of the marching, pep and symphonic bands, and conducting instructor, said. "We were able to take the full band to the UNLV football game, replace all of our color guard equipment, and are redesigning new uniforms."
Greater Nevada Credit Union is already promoting the matching gift campaign in their branches, as well as at home football and basketball games.
