CHARLESTON, Ill. - All Panther Club members are welcome to share in an unforgettable evening with Eastern Illinois University Alumnus, Head Coach of the Washington Redskins and three-time Super Bowl Champion, Mike Shanahan at the 3rd Annual Athletic Director's Gala.

EIU Athletics and Mike Shanahan '74 will team up to present the evolution of the Blueprint for Success, athletics vision and master plan and an integral part of the ei&u Expect Greatness campaign. Seating for this exclusive event is extremely limited. Please secure your ticket(s) for this once-in-a-lifetime occasion by contacting a Panther Club representative today.

For tickets call (217) 581-2310. Ticket sales are limited to current Panther Club members.

If you are not currently a Panther Club member, you may join by making an online donation at www.eiupanthers.com or by calling (217) 581-2310. Panther Club memberships begin at $100 or $50 for former EIU student-athletes.

DATE: Thursday, February 24, 2011

TIME: Hors d'œuvres served at 6pm; Dinner commences at 7pm

VENUE: Thelma Keller Convention Center, 1202 North Keller Drive, Effingham, IL 62401

TICKETS: $100 for a single or $150 for two tickets. All proceeds directly support EIU student-athletes. Please note there is a limit of two tickets per Panther Club membership.

ATTIRE: Black tie optional

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:
Call (217) 581-2310 or email pantherclub@eiu.edu and a representative will contact you promptly. Please note tickets are limited; purchase by February 7th.

ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE:
Hilton Garden Inn
1301 Avenue of Mid America, Effingham, IL 62401
www.hiltongardeninn.com or call (217) 540-7777
Request the Blueprint for Success block for a special rate