Rebuilding the Spirit

Rebuilding the Spirit – Creating the Opportunity

A Funding Campaign for the Re Vitalization of Coconut Beach

We wanted to bring everyone up to date on the Mickey Retif and Coconut Beach status. The

hurricane destroyed the vast majority of the complex. As you know the playground is used by

thousands of people and also is a site for Children’s Hospital, The Catholic Archdiocese,

Leukemia Society and The March of Dimes fund raising efforts.

Over the past 20 years we have built the complex at our personal expense with some great

sponsor assistance. Unfortunately there was no way to insure sand, fence, and lighting on the

facility.

There is a great effort to rebuild the complex and with no cost outlay for the City. We have

actually generated for the City and NORD almost $60,000.00 per year from League fees, sales

tax, property tax and rent. We do not believe any other playground in the state pays money

back to their municipality.

We need your help as well to make this endeavor move forward. Thousands of people are

asking for this playground to rebuild for this year's activity. We also provide 50 to 60 summer

jobs for high school and college students. What else could you possibly ask for, a cost free

facility that puts money and jobs back into the City.

We are working to reopen 6 courts for a June 12th summer league. You and your companies'

support will help keep Coconut Beach from becoming another of Katrina’s casualties.

Rebuilding the Spirit – Creating the Opportunity

A Funding Campaign for the Re Vitalization of Coconut Beach

SPIKERS $ 50,000.00

BLOCKERS $ 25,000.00

SETTERS $ 10,000.00

DIGGERS $ 5,000.00

PLAYERS $ 1,000.00

FRIENDS $ ________

Please make all contributions to LOVA at 312 Marguerite Road Metairie, LA 70003

Coconut Beach New Orleans

Louisiana Outdoor Volleyball Association

312 Marguerite Rd.

Metairie, LA 70003

504-736-0588