April 9, 2004
Columbia, Mo. -
The University of Missouri Athletic Department and the MU Alumni Association invite MU alumni, fans and friends to meet with Tiger coaches and administrators when the Mizzou Caravan gets underway next week.
The week-long promotional tour includes stops in Hannibal (April 12), Mendon (April 14), and Springfield (April 15).
Each Caravan event will feature a speaking program by Tiger Athletic officials along with lunch, dinner or social hour opportunities to meet and greet MU representatives. Several Tiger coaches, including Football Coach Gary Pinkel, Men's Basketball Coach Quin Snyder and Women's Basketball Coach Cindy Stein, are scheduled to be at various stops, as well as Director of Athletics Mike Alden, and other MU officials. All events will be emceed by Mike Kelly, known as the Voice of the Tigers.
Mizzou fans can pick up Tiger football ticket information at the events. Persons attending will also have the opportunity to purchase Tiger merchandise and souvenirs from the Tiger Team Store, official Memorial Stadium/Hearnes Center vendor.
Following is contact information for each of the stops:
Date Site Time Contact April 12 Hannibal 6 p.m. Reception Brenda Baker Hannibal Country Club 7 p.m. Program (573) 884-0742April 14 Mendon 6 p.m. Reception Fred Carpenter Northwestern H.S. 6:45 p.m. Dinner (660) 256-3212
April 15 Springfield 7 p.m. Tiger Talk Brenda Baker Harpo's Radio Program (573) 884-0742