2005-06 Conference News

JCSU President Accepts $1 Million Check for CIAA Schools

May 25, 2006 

Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority officials presented a $1 million check to Johnson C.
Smith University President Dorothy Cowser Yancy, Thursday, May 25, 2006, at the university
campus. Yancy received the check on behalf of Commissioner Leon Kerry, who will distribute funds among the CIAA member schools.

Yancy, who is also a past chairwoman of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Board, also talked to media about the importance of the $1 million for student scholarships. CRVA led the fundraising efforts on behalf of the city and received contributions from the State of North Carolina, City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Bank of America, Wachovia, Foundation of the Carolinas, Stoney Sellars, Charlotte Regional Sports Commission, Duke Energy Corporation, Philip Morris and several small businesses in the community. Moving the tournament to Charlotte garnered $1.8 million for scholarships this year, compared to $1 million raised last year when the event was held in Raleigh.

The tournament brought an increase in the total attendance figures as well as a rise in economic impact, especially to Charlotte. Yancy will discuss those details during the brief presentation.