As part
of its 25th anniversary, Sacramento State’s Aquatic Center on Lake Natoma
will hold its Founders’ Grove dedication and picnic at 4 p.m. on Saturday,
May 6. The event is free and open to the public.
The event will
pay tribute to some of the founders of the center by honoring Sacramento State
faculty and staff including the late Ray Clemons of Intercollegiate Athletics,
the late Don Hinde of the University Union, Bruce Drummond of Physical Education,
Cary Goulard of Recreation and Leisure Studies and Craig Perez of Advancement.
Other honorees include Garth Tanner of the California State Department of Parks
and Recreation and Mike Ammon of the California Department of Boating and Waterways.
The event also features
a rowing demonstration by members of the Sacramento State football team assisted
by members of the Sacramento State men’s rowing team.
Those attending
the event are encouraged to wear comfortable summer attire for the free boating
and water activities that will be available.
Established in
1981, the Aquatic Center provides boating instruction and safety programs for
the campus community, alumni and the general public.
For more information
about the event, call 278-2842.
California State University, Sacramento • Public
Affairs
6000 J Street • Sacramento, CA 95819-6026 • (916) 278-6156 •
infodesk@csus.edu
