I know, you are scratching your head wondering what it is that I am up to now. Well, I’m up to a few things. First of all, let’s start with Murphy USA. An oil company in El Dorado, Arkansas with the population of a few. I can’t be exact, but my research tells me about 20,000. That’s not many ya’ll.
And with that, Murphy USA made what’s known as the El Dorado Promise. First, here’s a explanation of what the El Dorado Promise is..in technical terms
The El Dorado Promise is a unique scholarship program established and funded by Murphy Oil Corporation. The Promise provides graduates of El Dorado High School with a scholarship covering tuition and mandatory fees that can be used at any accredited two- or four-year, public or private educational institution in the US. The maximum amount payable is up to the highest annual resident tuition at an Arkansas public university.
That said, here’s a few miscellaneous pieces of information for you. The attendance rate for high school seniors going into college in El Dorado was approximately 65%. That number has managed to climb into the 90% with the help of Murphy USA and their donations.
The total amount of money to be put back into that town via college educations………$50 million. Read that fifty million. Yes, indeed!
So, now, I have your attention. Look at these faces. These guys aren’t adorable because they have on Murphy USA sponsored shirts…they are always adorable. But, I will tell you, they are a lot more adorable because they have on Murphy USA sponsored shirts.
Call me biased but these guys are awesome.
Now, back to El Dorado. Here is a youtube video piece from the Today Show that will make the hair stand up on your arms.
This is pretty doggone awesome eh?
Well, now check out their site to sign up for coupons and special offers. While you are there, check out the team sponsorships that Murphy has handled and take a look at some of the good looking faces.
And, finally, as we prepared to take a group of kids to the USSSA Open World Series in Gulf Shores the end of this month, we are obviously looking for assistance. And, really, ya’ll, Murphy has come through big time already.
But, if you look over there ————–>
you will see a donation box. All I need is $1 from each person that reads to help buy uniforms, travel accommodations, etc. I hope that most of you know I have never asked for donations for anything before. Votes? Maybe, but not cash donations. So, be kind to our group of big time 5 and 6 year olds and lend them a buck.
If you decide to donate one dollar, five dollars or whatever, I’ll get a scrolling bar with your name and url or whatever you prefer going on my main (Mom-E-Centric) and will get it on the others as quickly as I can. I will be documenting this full tournament adventure and I can and will put you in touch with the folks that you are helping if you would like to verify the information. The way I see it, Murphy USA’s involvement is a good way to know we mean business.
Remember, if you want to be listed as a sponsor on my sites, you must leave me the exact information you want be to use. Thanks and…here’s that ol’ jar….give us a tip..
