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Bluejay Backers

Go Bluejays!

This year, Elmhurst College's Bluejay Backers celebrates its 27th year of support for the College's intercollegiate athletic program. The club promotes 17 Bluejay teams through a variety of activities, including special events and fund raising. Since 1979, the Bluejay Backers have raised more than $1 million for Elmhurst's athletic programs.

What We Do
What We've Done
Who We Are
How to Join Us!

What We Do

Bluejay Backers sponsors a variety of activities and events designed to promote and support intercollegiate athletics at Elmhurst.

Our most important fund-raising event is the annual Bluejay Backer Golf Outing, which includes 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, gifts, prizes, and a raffle. This year, the 27th annual Bluejay Backer Golf Outing will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Bloomingdale Golf Club. For more information, please contact the Elmhurst College Athletic Department at (630) 617-3140. Click here to download a .pdf of the flyer for this year's outing.

Bluejay Backers supports student recognition activities by sponsoring letters, certificates, and plaques given to the College's outstanding athletes. The club also recognizes community members for their involvement in Bluejay athletics with an annual Community Service Recognition plaque. The plaque was first awarded in 1996 to Elmhurst Mayor Thomas D. Marcucci. The 2006 honoree was Abner Ganet, Elmhurst College trustee and former mayor of the City of Elmhurst.

What We've Done

Since its founding in 1979, Bluejay Backers has made a significant difference in Elmhurst College athletics. For example, the group provided critical initial funding for the 2002 Langhorst Field renovation, the 1997 renovation of the football locker room in Goebel Hall, and the 1987 construction of the Oliver M. Langhorst Field Press Box.

In addition, the club has purchased rehabilitation and conditioning machines for the training room, weight machines for the weight room in the Tyrrell Fitness Center, and all of the concession equipment used in the concession stands at Langhorst Field and R.A Faganel Hall. It has provided funding for new uniforms, team equipment, and team trips.

Who We Are

Bluejay Backers are alumni, parents, community members, friends, and College faculty and staff.

Executive Committee

Executive Director
Paul Krohn

President
John R. Quigley ‘77

Vice President
Sarah Hawkins '99

Secretary
Kevin Juday

Committee Members
Alan Brinkmeier ‘76
Jeff Childs
Joel Herter ‘59
Scott LaMorte ‘95
Rick Soderstrom
Eileen Sullivan
Darrell Whistler
Earl F. Wilcek ‘78

How to Join Us!

Join the Bluejay Backers in supporting intercollegiate athletics at Elmhurst College. You can join online today at our secure giving site (please make sure to designate your gift "Bluejay Backers membership"). Come out and cheer on your Bluejays at all of our athletic events!

The annual membership fee is $75, but recent alumni may join at a discounted rate:

Class of 2006: $15
Class of 2005: $30
Class of 2004: $45
Class of 2003: $60