March 24, 2015 Larry Ritz 5214 Sweetbriar Ct. Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Dear Larry, Your continued support over the years for the South Dakota Hall of Fame is appreciated and generous. You have been a primary reason why the Hall of Fame is here today and growing for the future. Your participation as a Director Emeritus will continue to help us build on the mission of Championing a Culture of Excellence in South Dakota. I am happy to report we have increased our donations in 2014 of a matching amount for the forgiveness of your $15,000 loan. Our ending balance for 2014 was approximately $50,500 additional funding from 2013. This was a direct result of each board member selecting living inductees that they were familiar with, and teaming with the CEO to personally make joint fundraising calls on these individuals. As a Board member you are aware of our continued progress with donor support and new programming. Your consideration of this request would support the Hall with its new mission in building Champions for Excellence. Below is an acknowledgement for you to sign and return in the self-addressed stamped envelope. Thank you for all that you are doing to support the South Dakota Hall of Fame. Sincerely, Gailen Meyerink, SDHoF Board Finance Committee Chair I acknowledge the board and CEO’s efforts to raise additional funds to match the $15,000 loan I granted to the SD Hall of Fame years ago, and agree that the loan is now forgiven and considered a donation. Larry Ritz _________________________________ Date:_________________________________