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made much progress, we still need other improvements in our facilities and additional athletic materials and sup– plies." Approximately $6,700 has been raised since the cam– paign began in January 2009, according to Stacey Hollingsworth, executive director for foundation and alumni relations. Hollingsworth said the Warrior Club has collected almost $760,000 since its inception in 1989. A "wish list" from each sports area totaling approxi– mately $338,000 is included in a brochure with the letter. Helpsought for post season action At the top of the list is a request for $20,000 to help pay expenses for teams quali– fying for post-season play. The 2007-08 women's basket– ball team won the Region 23 Tournament and participated in the NJCAA Women's Basketball Championship held in Salina, Kansas. Needs in the baseball area include renovation of the backstop ($5,000), covering

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upgrade equipment are the focus of the annual fundrais– ing campaign under way at East Central Community College in Decatur. The effort is being led by The Warrior Club, an organi– zation that provides financial support to the College's ath– letic teams, which include football, women and men's soccer, women and men's basketball, baseball, fast-pitch softball and women and men's tennis. In a letter addressed to cur– rent and prospective mem– bers, Warrior Club president Brenda Chaney of Little Rock, said contributions to the organization "have made a difference" in what the College is able to provide for its student-athletes. "The contributions received over the years have been vital to the success of our athletic program and we very much appreciate the sup– port," Chaney said. "Even though we have

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