OPENING KICKOFF Happy New Year! It’s nice to say that after 2020. I wish everyone a happy, healthy year ahead. When we look back 12 months ago, none of us could have predicted what was to come. Challenges came our way, even threatening our PlayStation® Fiesta Bowl right up until the kickoff. All of the adjustments, contingency planning and preparation paid off and our 50th Anniversary Fiesta Bowl is now in the history books. I am so proud of our staff, Board of Directors, Yellow Jacket Committee, and volunteers for pushing through and executing a memorable experience for our teams, families, partners and guests.
FIESTA BOWL ORGANIZATION NEWSLETTER
This is not just about the game on January 2. We all were forced to make sacrifices, create multiple plans and remain flexible at a heightened level ever since March. It is during difficult times when the character of people and organizations are truly revealed. As I look back on the year, there is so much that makes me proud. Now is also the time we set new goals and identify our gameplan for community impact over the next 12 months. Challenges will continue in 2021, but we know that enhancing the lives of Arizonans will remain a priority. I need to give a special thank you to our partners. You have been amazing and exemplified the true meaning of partnership. Thank you for standing by our side through such difficult times. I appreciate your flexibility, willingness to work toward solutions and supporting the Fiesta Bowl and our community. Here’s to a New Year!
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Mike Nealy Executive Director