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Local Company Donates New Scoreboards to Point Boro Schools

One example of how companies are making donations to schools in exchange for signs

New scoreboards donated by Taylor Weisleder of Weisleder Autos are now posted at the Point Pleasant School District’s stadium field and varsity baseball field.

The donation of the two, new state-of-the-art LED scoreboards are in addition to two scorer’s tables donated by Weisleder earlier this year.

“For some time the district has sought to provide our student athletes with a more reliable means of scoring sporting events," said Schools Superintendent Vincent Smith.

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"Unfortunately, in these difficult economic times, the costs have proven prohibitive,” Smith said. “However, thanks to Mr. Weisleder, our student athletes will have efficient and attractive scoreboards and scorer’s tables that will accurately record and portray scores for multiple sporting events for years to come.

“While the Board and administration sincerely appreciate and recognize all the contributions made by the community in support of our schools, the district would like to express our deepest gratitude to Mr. Weisleder for this extraordinary gift,” he concluded.

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The scoreboards, sporting the Weisleder name, are one example of the Corporate Sponsorship Program that started last year, providing local businesses with the opportunity to purchase advertising space surrounding the district’s athletic venues.

Smith said signage is currently displayed surrounding the borough high school stadium field and varsity baseball field and in both the high school and middle school gymnasiums.

“Over the past year, the district has signed sponsorship contracts with more than 40 local businesses,” Smith continued. “The program has been tremendously beneficial to the district, not only through the provision of much needed financial assistance, but also through the powerful message of support sent by the enthusiastic participation of our sponsor partners.”

“Equally as impressive as the support of our structured Sponsorship Program are the donations made by our community in support of various events and activities,” he said. “Whether a monetary or material donation, I am continually struck by the generosity demonstrated by our community.”


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